Sharper Image IB-ECB100 Guide

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IB-ECB100
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SI PRODUCTS sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and
workmanship for the life of the original purchaser from the date of original purchase, except as noted
below. SI PRODUCTS warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. This warranty extends only to consumers and does not extend to
Retailers.
To obtain warranty service on your SI PRODUCTS product, mail the product and your dated sales
receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid, to the following address:
SI PRODUCTS Consumer Relations
Service Center Dept. 168
3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI 48390
No COD's will be accepted.
SI PRODUCTS does not authorize anyone, including, but not limited to, Retailers, the subsequent
consumer purchaser of the product from a Retailer or remote purchasers, to obligate SI PRODUCTS
in any way beyond the terms set forth herein. This warranty does not cover damage caused by
misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product;
improper installation; unauthorized repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/power supply;
loss of power; dropped product; malfunction or damage of an operating part from failure to provide
manufacturer’s recommended maintenance; transportation damage; theft; neglect; vandalism; or
environmental conditions; loss of use during the period the product is at a repair facility or otherwise
awaiting parts or repair; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of SI
PRODUCTS.
This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the country in which the
product is purchased. A product that requires modifications or adoption to enable it to operate in any
other country than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized,
or repair of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under this warranty.
THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. THERE
SHALL BE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY WITH
RESPECT TO PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. SI PRODUCTS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THIS WARRANTY
REQUIRE MORE THAN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PART OR PARTS WHICH ARE FOUND TO
BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE WARRANTY.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. IF REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS ARE NOT
AVAILABLE, SI PRODUCTS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS IN LIEU OF
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
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cease and terminate as to any products or parts thereof which are repaired, replaced, altered, or
modified, without the prior express and written consent of SI PRODUCTS.
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from state to state. Because of individual regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.
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For service or repair - do not return this unit to the retailer.
Contact SI PRODUCTS Consumer Relations at 1-888-856-6781.
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48390
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Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information EC-B100
Sound Soother ®
20 Soothing Sounds

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Experience maximum relaxation.
Thank you for purchasing The Sharper Image® Sound Soother® with 20
Soothing Sounds.
This product, along with the entire The Sharper Image collection, connects
innovation with cutting-edge design to provide you with years of dependability
and enjoyment. End each day with the relaxing sounds of nature. Wake up
refreshed to the gentle rhythms of your favorite soothing selection. Sleek in
design, escape from everyday stress with the luxury of twenty digital soothing
sounds.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Alwaysunplugtheappliancefromtheelectricaloutletimmediatelyafterusing
and before cleaning.
• DONOTreachforanappliancethathasfallenintowater.Unplugit
immediately.
• DONOTusewhilebathingorintheshower.
• DONOTplaceorstoreappliancewhereitcanfallorbepulledintoatubor
sink.
• DONOTplaceinordropintowaterorotherliquid.
• NEVERusepinsorothermetallicfastenerswiththisappliance.
• Keepdry-DONOToperateinawetormoistcondition.
WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock
or injury to persons:
• Anapplianceshouldneverbeleftunattendedwhenpluggedin.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking off
parts or attachments.
• Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisapplianceisusedby,onor
near children, invalids or disabled persons.
• Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by The Sharper
Image; specifically any attachments not provided with the unit.
• NEVERoperatethisapplianceifithasadamagedcordorplug,ifitis
not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped
into water. Return it to SI Products Service Center for examination
and repair.
• Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• NEVERdroporinsertanyobjectintoanyopening.
• DONOToperatewhereaerosol(spray)productsarebeingusedor
where oxygen is being administered.
• DONOToperateunderablanketorpillow.Excessiveheatingcan
occur and cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
• DONOTcarrythisappliancebythepowercordorusecordas
handle.
• Todisconnect,turnallcontrolstothe“off”position,thenremoveplug
from outlet.
• Thisapplianceisdesignedforpersonal,non-professionaluseonly.
• DONOTuseoutdoors.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
RADIOORTVINTERFERENCECAUSEDBYUNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULDVOIDTHEUSERAUTHORITYTOOPERATETHEEQUIPMENT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: All
servicing of
this product
must be
performed
by
authorized
SI Products
Service
Personnel
only.

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Sound Soother®Features:
• 20DigitallyRecordedSounds:Aviary,Brook,City,Dockside,EbbTide,
Everglades, Fireside, Foghorns, Heartbeat, North Woods, Oceanside, Rain,
Rainforest, Roadside, Steam Train, Summer Night, Surfs Up, Thunderstorm,
White Noise, Wind Chimes.
• Easy-to-readilluminatedLCDwithwhitebacklightdisplaystime&soundname
• DualAlarmClockforindividualwaketimes
• ChoiceoftwoAlarmWakeModes:SoothingSoundsorBeepTone
• Snoozeautomaticallysetfornineminutesforextendedsleep
• Digitalvolumecontroladjuststhevolumeofyoursoundselection
• 2-pcspeakerincluded(2.5”indiameter)
• Poweredby3VDC(atotalof3(three)AAbatteries(notincluded))or6V
300mA(120Vinput)AC/DCadaptor(included)
Battery installation:
Alarm clock uses an AC adaptor (included) or 3 (three) AA batteries
(not included).
ThebatterypowerisdesignedonlytoprovideMEMORYBACK-UPfortheclock
andalarmsettings.ThreeAAbatteries(notincluded)shouldbeinsertedfollowing
thepolaritymarkedinthebatterycompartmentifmemoryback-upisdesired(in
theeventofpoweroutagesoriftheunitisunplugged).However,thetimewill
not be illuminated on the clock display. As soon as the power supply returns, the
display will indicate the correct time.
NOTE: Battery must be installed in order for clock memory back-up to operate.
In the event of a power failure or disconnection, if the battery is not installed, the
clock and alarm will need to be re-set when power is restored.

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Battery Precautions
• Useonlythesizeandtypeofbatteriesspecied.
• Wheninstallingbatteries,observeproper+/-polarities.Incorrectinstallationof
battery may cause damage to the unit.
• Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteriestogether(e.g.,alkalinewithcarbon-zinc
oroldbatterieswithnewones).
• Iftheunitisnotgoingtobeusedforalongperiodoftime,removebatteriesto
prevent damage due to possible battery leakage.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.Batteriesmayexplodeorleak.
POWER:
Plugadapterintoa120VACoutletandplugthereceptacleendintotheinputjack
onthebackoftheunit.PressthePOWERbutton(locatedcenteroftoppanel)to
turn the sound on or off.
Choosing the Sound Selection:
1. Press the POWER button.
2. PresstherightsideoftheMUSICALNOTE“>”buttonforthenextnature
sound(shortpress).Longpressandholdtofastforward.
3. PresstheleftsideoftheMUSICALNOTE“<”buttonforpreviousnaturesound
(shortpress).Longpressandholdtogobackwardsquickly.
(Refer to Fig.2)
NOTE: The digital display should show the sound number with the respective
sound name.
Volume Control:
• Press“+”toincreasethevolumelevel.
• Press“-“todecreasethevolumelevel.
Setting the Clock:
1. LongpressandholdtheDATE/TIMESETbutton(formorethan3seconds)
andpress“+”and“-“to“INCREASE”(+)and“DECREASE”(-)tothetimeyou
desire.PressitagainoncetosetYear>Month>Day>Hour>Minute>Exit.
NOTE:AM/PMchoicewillbemadeatthistime.
2. ShortpressDATE/TIMESETbuttononce,itwilldisplaythedate.Presstwice,
itwilldisplaythetime.Normaltimedisplaywillreturnafter5seconds.
(Refer to Fig.2)
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Fig. 2

Setting and Using the Alarm:
For your convenience, two separate alarms may be set to accompany individual
wake-up times.
• al1=“Alarm1”
• al2=“Alarm2”
(Refer to Fig.2)
al 1 Button
Short press al 1 button: Set Alarm mode, Beep, Sound, Off
The Alarm 1 bell icon will appear next to the selected mode when alarm is set.
Press and hold the al 1 button:
1. The“ALARM1”iconilluminates,timeashesforhour(HH),press“-/+“button
to change HOUR setting.
2. PressAlarm1buttontoconrmandchangetotheminutesetting.Time
ashesforminutes(MM),press“-/+“buttontochangeMINUTEsetting,wait
for timeout to save and go back to normal mode.
3. Thedigitaldisplaywillthenshow“ALARM1”iconafteryouhavesuccessfully
set the ALARM 1 time.
al 2 Button
Short press the al2 button: Set Alarm mode, Beep, Sound, Off
The alarm 2 bell icon will appear next to the selected mode when alarm is set.
Press and hold the al 2 button:
1. The“ALARM2”iconilluminates,timeashesforhour(HH),press“-/+“
button to change hour setting.
2. PressAlarm2buttontoconrmandchangetominutesetting.Time
ashingforminutes(MM),press“-/+“buttontochangeMinutesetting,wait
for timeout to save and go back to normal mode.
3. Thedigitaldisplaywillthenshow“ALARM2”iconafteryouhave
successfully set the ALARM 2 time.
Snooze:
Whenthealarmsounds,presstheSNOOZE/TIMERbuttontosnooze.Thiswill
automaticallyactivatesnoozetimefornineminutes.PressthePOWERbutton
toturnsnoozeoff.
Timer:
When the power is on and you are listening to a nature sound, you may set a
timer so the unit will automatically turn off.
1. TogglethroughtheSNOOZE/TIMERbuttonuntilyoundthetimeofyour
choice,15,30,45or60minutes.
2. Tocancelthetimer,togglethroughtheSNOOZE/TIMERbuttonuntilthe
LEDlightsays“OFF”orpressPOWER.
(Refer to Fig.2)
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Settings located on back:
DC IN:
DC Jack for adaptor plug-in.
Daylight Savings Time:
SlidetheDSTON/OFFbuttontoactivateorinactivatetheDaylightSavingsTime
feature, which will automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time.
BACKLIGHT:
Choose between three settings of brightness on your display: HI, MED or LO.
Maintenance
To Store
You may leave the unit on display, or you can store it in its box in a
cool, dry place.
To Clean
Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of the unit.
NEVERuseliquidsorabrasivecleanertoclean.
Modicationsnotauthorizedbythemanufacturermayvoiduserwarranty.
Note:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimits
foraClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses
andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedin
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhich
the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR
TVINTERFERENCECAUSEDBYUNAUTHORIZEDMODIFICATIONSTOTHIS
EQUIPMENT.SUCHMODIFICATIONSCOULDVOIDTHEUSERAUTHORITYTO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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