iHome IA17 User's Manual
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1. Sound source is distorted If original sound source file is poor quality distortion and noise are easily noticed with high power speakers Try a file from a trusted audio source such as iTunes If you are using an iPod Shuffle or external sound source like older generation iPod try reducing the output volume on the device itself Also try turning bass boost OFF under iPod settings Limited 1 Year Warranty Information iHome Products a division of SDI Technologies Inc hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and conditions for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased Should this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period SDI Technologies will repair or at its discretion replace this product without charge except for a 20 00 charge for handling packing retum UPS postage and insurance This decision is subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center listed below The product must include proof of purchase including date of purchase The fee for service without proof of purchase is 40 00 Before retuming this product for service plea2. EIE 9598 es Dp aN e ron Oo t5 sj ot c 8 0 Q TL Sa xX Color Chan dio Alarm Clock Ra iHome Sleep e alarm clock app ri iHome Radio internet radio app works with Available on the 9 x O i a 2 lt un t www ihomeaudio com isi Questions V Table of Contents Controls and indicators 2 e ee eeeoconeee eseceebandunaaesnoenecnonnpdedcocucccceneneoedaneenecocecoecccoeiee 1 iA17 Quick Start eeeeeeemeee omnee ss meme meme omnee em0eem0meeemmm 2 Display Installing Replacing the Clock Backup Battery emmeo0emm0m 3 Setting up the Time Using Time Sync Setting the Time Manually Setting the Alarm 4 Operating the Alarm Playing and Charging your iPhone iPod FM Radio Mode 5 6 Using thesAux Lnesipiadackeeesesss senden n deeeaesnee demie suede edem a Hea sseSaas ERE 6 Color Change Mode Dimmer Mode Bedtime Sleep Mode o0o nnn 7 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety eeeeeeeeemmmmmme nnn 8 TAOS SSI NO OLIN sse eoe el eee c e re ec 9 Warranty InforTiatiori dene Ii 2e e cec eeeccee eccL ecce erecRu e E 10 Maintenance Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive he
3. Do not overload wall sockets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A the power supply cable or plug has been damaged B objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure C the unit has been exposed to rain D the unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged E the unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally Antenna Do not connect an external antenna to the unit other than that provided 13 Periods of Nonuse If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time such as a month or longer the power cable should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion Servicing The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the user s operating instructions Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service personnel Questions Visit www ihomeaudio com 8 Trouble Shooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Unit doesn t respond AC adaptor isn t plugged to a wall outlet or Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into no power the connector is not plugged into the power the power supply jack on the unit supply jack on the back of the unit Wall outlet is not functionin
4. N To turn off the sounding alarm and reset it to come on at the same time the following day press and release the Button or Wakeup Button The alarm sound will stop but the alarm icon will remain in the display indicating the alarm is armed To turn off the alarm without resetting it for the next day press and release the Button Press and release the Button during normal operation alarm is not sounding to view the currently set alarm time Press and release again as needed to arm the alarm alarm icon is present or to cancel it no alarm icon Press and release the Snooze Button while alarm is sounding to temporarily silence the alarm for the set snooze time default is 9 minutes To adjust the snooze time Press and hold the Snooze Button during normal operation The snooze time will flash on the display Press the or Button to adjust the snooze time from 1 29 minutes Press and release the Snooze Button again or no button within 10 seconds The display and cabinet will flash green and two beeps will sound to confirm snooze setting and return unit to normal operation Playing and Charging your iPhone iPod k N 09 0o 590 Gently dock playing iPhone or iPod The unit will turn on and in a moment you will hear your music When docked the iPhone or iPod will charge until fully charged Note If the volume is too low on the iPhone iPod the unit may not detect that the iPhone iPod is in play mode Press and release
5. Button until the hour display flashes and turns orange Press the or Button to set the correct hour press and hold for rapid setting Remember to set the correct AM or PM time The PM Indicator is located to the upper left side of the time digits there is no AM indicator Press the Button at any time during clock setting to toggle the display between 24 hour military and 12 hour standard display mode The PM indicator will not appear when display is in 24 hour mode Press the Time Sync Button again or no button press within 10 seconds to exit the clock setting mode The display and cabinet will flash green and 2 beeps will confirm clock setting is complete Setting the Alarm Press and hold the Button until the display turns orange and the alarm icon and alarm hour flashes on the display To set the desired alarm time press the or Button hold for rapid setting Remember to set the correct AM or PM alarm time The PM Indicator is located to the upper left side of the time digits there is no AM indicator Press and release the Button The current alarm source will flash Press the or Button to cycle through alarm sources iPod includes docked iPhone or iPod FM radio or buzzer you cannot wake to aux audio device Press and release the Button to confirm wake to source Unless radio was selected you will go on to volume setting e f radio is selected as the wake to source the last wake to FM station is displayed P
6. the Pll Button to play it Press the or Button to go to the next or previous track press and hold to scan forwards or backwards within a currently playing track When the iPhone iPod is docked and in standby mode press the PII Button to play it When the iPhone or iPod is in play mode press the II Button to pause play press again to resume play Press the or Button to adjust the unit volume To turn off the unit press and release the b Button Your iPhone iPod will continue charging while in the dock FM Radio Mode Setting up the Antenna Extend the FM wire antenna fully for best reception Do not strip alter or attach to other antennas Hag and Playing the FM Radio N B Press and release the Radio Button to turn the unit on to the currently tuned station or press and release the Presets Button to turn the unit on to the currently selected preset FM station In either case the blue FM icon will appear in the display Press the or Button to tune radio to a desired station Pressing and holding the or Button 2 sec then release will seek the next clear FM radio station Press the or 1 Button to adjust the volume setting To turn off the unit press the b Button iPhone iPod will continue charging while in the dock FM Radio Mode Setting and using FM Presets You can set and save up to 6 FM radio station presets in memory Once set you can listen to any preset just by pressing the Presets Button
7. at Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish A cloth or other protective material should be placed between it and the furniture Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water Stronger cleaning agents such as Benzene thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the iHome iA17 App enhanced Color Changing Alarm Clock Radio for your iPhone or iPod Designed specifically to work with your iPhone or iPod and with iHome apps this system provides high quality audio performance combined with relaxing colored mood lights Please read this instruction carefully before operating the unit and keep it for future reference Note iHome Sleep and iHome Radio apps are not covered in detail in this booklet To learn more about how these apps can enhance your experience please download the free iHome Sleep app from the App Store and review the Start Guide Updating your Firmware To update the firmware on this unit to the latest version please download the free iHome Sleep app from the app store Launch the app and follow directions for updating the firmware for this unit if available Connect Power Plug the AC adaptor cable into the Adaptor Jack on the back of the unit and the other end into a standard 120V wall outlet FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules operation is subject to the follo
8. ed sofa rug or similar surface that may block ventilation openings Also it should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet which may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Power Cable Protection Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them It is always best to have a clear area from where the cable exits the unit to where it is plugged into an AC socket Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended See the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions Objects and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on the product Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer Lightning and Power Surge Protection Unplug the unit from the wall socket and disconnect the antenna or cable System during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading
9. es in a pocket purse or other container containing metal objects mix with used or other battery types or store with hazardous or combustible materials Store in cool dry ventilated area Follow applicable laws and regulations for transport and disposal 7 i e p xe o c 7 D e c p c fe oO standard operation Sy 2 29 2 o a c E 9 7 5 ea c o 5 e o 5 c c 6 4 a amp 9 So o 55 8 x 9 t 3 9 i 5 Bg o O 5 o 2 EO 5 23 em c ro a Bo tea LE E e 5 E CS a Os d Os oz cg 9S2 o Q ES 8 of zik eo oS EDEw E o 2 ot 53 9o o 2352909 E gt o ES ug a2 m9 Bo 5g mets 3e ot Asses SS gg mo ms Q328 25 gt 3 pass o Ci DS 9 EB Qost o b Nege Ox Qo Oo Se X959 oO Q 29 NBM 8 PS GP Za S952 ma 608 E888 286 Ag O IA Zza Ee 35S gee o c c G Q a o m o E A c Cu oo san D D o 96 Sees 6888 52 S52 25 Be 05 bsAs EE ER Oc 35 S55 Bas 58 582 cL m M596 mee ms Mg as o5 Q I OG o5 O5 BE 52 Sao 5 ExPS og OR GE ye LEs Eu cg s Le eo Slee Uses po P 3 GEES Oo0325 OF O09 OF P 335 OFet OF Os Oc 60385 rg o 265 a og oi No BS o z gg 27 as 8 8 29 08 ze a 29 2 Go 1A aoa e not during alarm mode DST Switch Time Sync Button Press to sync clock to time Move to 1 for Daylight Saving Time to 1 for Standard Time on docked iPhone iPod Plug in DC adapter cable and Adapter Jack Line in Jack Use audio cable
10. g Plug another device into the same outlet to confirm the outlet is working iPhone iPod cannot dock properly Possible obstruction in dock area or on Remove your iPhone iPod from the connector and check for iPhone iPod skin or case is in the way any obstruction on the connectors in the dock Try removing case or skin from your iPhone iPod Then reseat it in the dock Playing iPhone iPod iPhone iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone iPod from the connector and check for but there is no any obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your sound iPhone iPod Then reseat it in the dock Your iPhone iPod is not playing Press play button on your iPhone Pod to play it manually iPhone iPod is locked up Please make sure your iPhone iPod is working properly before docking it to the unit Please refer to your manual for details Using 1 or 2 generation iPod iPod Shuffle or Please connect them with Line in other device iPhone iPod didn t iPhone iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone iPod from the connector and check for charge up any obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone iPod Then reseat it in the dock iPhone iPod is locked up frozen Please make sure your iPhone iPod is working properly before docking it to the unit Please refer to your manual for details iPhone iPod battery has problem Sound is distorted Volume level is set too high Decrease the unit volume
11. nnected via the Aux Line in jack so avoid line in as a sleep source 1 Press and release the Bedtime Button as needed to cycle to the desired sleep setting 90 60 30 15 minutes or Off cancels sleep mode 2 To set sleep volume press the or Buttons Sleep volume does not effect normal or alarm volume settings 3 During sleep mode press the Bedtime Button to view the sleep time remaining Press again to set sleep to the next lowest setting 4 To cancel sleep mode and turn the unit off press and release the Button Tip Use the iHome Sleep app to enjoy expanded and custom bedtime settings A Consumer Guide to Product Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When used in the directed manner this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use and keep these instructions handy for future reference Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructions and on the unit ie 2 10 11 12 14 Water and Moisture The unit should not be used near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub swimming pool or in a wet basement Ventilation The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example it should not be situated on a b
12. not included connect to outlet to power unit to connect aux audio source IA17 Quick Start Attach AC adaptor cable to adaptor jack on back of the iA17 and plug the other end into a wall socket to play and charge iPhone iPod Press and release the Radio Button to turn on unit in radio mode Press the or Button to tune to the desired station press and hold to scan to next clear FM station 2 iPhone iPod Insert a playing iPhone iPod into the dock must not be in a skin or case After a moment you will hear your audio playing through the unit The iPhone iPod will charge while docked 5 color change Press and release the Color Button as needed to cycle through color mode settings Press and release the Color Button when a specific color is showing to select that color 3 time sync With iPhone or iPod touch docked press and release the Time Sync Button on the back of the unit SYNC will appear in the display and the time will update If FAIL appears try again with different iPhone iPod or set time manually see page 4 PM indicator Alarm indicator Alarm is armed and will sound at set time Active App indicator Appears when an iHome app is active Bedtime Sleep Timer indicator Low Backup Battery indicator Radio mode indicator Volume indicator Time Display Installing Replacing the Clock Backup Battery Note The CR2032 lithium battery is included in the unit Please pull o
13. ors resellers their officers directors shareholders members or agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages any lost profits actual exemplary or punitive damages Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damages so these restrictions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Your acknowledgement and agreement to fully and completely abide by the above mentioned disclaimer of warranty is contractually binding to you upon your transfer of currency money order cashier s check or credit card for purchase of your SDI Technologies product 2011 SDI Technologies Inc All rights reserved Questions Visit www ihomeaudio com or call 1 800 288 2792 Toll Free 10 iA17 03251 1 English Printed in China
14. ress and release the Presets Button to cycle through preset stations or press the or Button to select a different station hold briefly for rapid seek Press and release the Button to confirm radio station setting and go on to volume setting The current alarm volume will appear on the display Press the or Button to set the alarm volume from 05 40 Press the Button to confirm alarm volume colr will appear briefly on the display followed by the current wake to color setting Press the or Button or Color Button to cycle through the wake to color settings SUN sunrise light pattern FLSH flashing light pattern GLO glowing light pattern or none no cabinet light Press the Button or no button within 10 seconds to exit alarm setting mode The display and cabinet will flash green and two beeps will confirm you have completed Alarm setting mode The alarm will be armed indicated by the green alarm icon on the display Note If iPhone iPod or FM radio are wake to source and unit detects no sound for around 30 seconds or if no iPhone iPod is detected or if AC power is unplugged the buzzer will sound instead and iPhone iPod will power down Tip You can access further alarm settings in the free iHome Sleep app e k m eo A O wc Oo N 4 Operating the Alarm At the set time the alarm will sound for 1 hour If waking to iPhone or iPod make sure your playlist has an hour of music in it 1
15. se first replace the batteries if applicable with fresh ones as exhausted or defective batteries are the most common cause of problems encountered If service is still required 1 Remove the batteries if applicable and pack the unit in a well padded heavy corrugated box 2 Enclose a photocopy of your sales receipt credit card statement or other proof of the date of purchase if within the warranty period 3 Enclose a check or money order payable to the order of SDI Technologies for the sum of 20 00 40 00 without proof of purchase 4 Sendthe unit prepaid and insured to the Factory Service Center listed below Consumer Repair Department SDI Technologies Inc 1330 Goodyear Drive E Paso TX 79936 6420 Disclaimer of Warranty NOTE This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover i products which have been damaged by negligence or willful actions misuse or accident or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons i cracked or broken cabinets or units damaged by excessive heat iii damage to digital media players CD s or tape cassettes if applicable iv the cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service Center and its retum to the owner This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and does not extend to owners of the product other than to the original purchaser In no event will SDI Technologies or any of its affiliates contract
16. until the desired preset is displayed 1 Press and release the Presets Button as needed to step through the presets P1 P6 to the one you wish to set Press and hold the Presets Button until the currently set frequency for the selected preset flashes Press the or Button to tune radio to a desired station Press the Presets Button to confirm the station as the selected preset Repeat steps 1 4 above to continue setting presets Setting FM Radio Frequency Range to Use Unit in Other Countries Different regions of the world use different FM radio frequency steps and ranges You will need to select the one that matches the standards in your region USA EUROPE JAPAN AUSTRALIA or CHINA The default setting is USA if you live in the US you may skip this section 1 Make sure the unit is OFF not playing in any mode Press and hold the Radio Button for about 5 seconds until USA flashes in the display Press the or Button to select your region EU Europe JPN Japan AUS Australia CHN China 2 Press the Radio Button again or no button within 10 seconds to exit the radio frequency setting mode Two beeps will confirm the setting is complete ARON Using the Aux Line in Jack 1 Plug one end of an audio patch cord available at www ihomeaudio com into the headphone or line out jack on your audio device and the other end of the patch cord into the Aux Line in Jack located on the back of the unit 2 Press the Pll B
17. ut the battery pull tab before you use the unit This model is equipped with a battery backup circuit that will maintain the time and alarm time settings as well as the radio station preset memory settings in the event of a temporary power interruption The battery backup circuit will also operate the buzzer alarm to wake you up at the selected wake up time even if the power is out The battery backup circuit requires one CR2032 lithium battery included When the backup battery is getting weak the Low Backup Battery Indicator will begin flashing in the display When you see this flashing indicator you should replace the backup battery as soon as possible Purchase a replacement CR2032 battery available wherever batteries are sold and follow steps 1 through 4 below to install the replacement battery To replace the backup battery IMPORTANT When replacing the backup battery be sure to have the unit connected Installing Backup Battery to the AC outlet to maintain all of your settings otherwise it will be necessary to reset the time alarm time and radio presets after the battery is replaced ENS Locate the battery backup compartment found on the bottom of the unit 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the battery compartment cover Remove the cover and remove the exhausted CR2032 battery 3 Insert a fresh CR2032 battery in the backup battery compartment with the side facing up as illustrated 4 Replace the battery compartment co
18. utton on the iA17 to play your audio device Place your device in play mode 3 Pressthe or 4 Button to adjust the volume on the unit You may need to adjust to the volume on your device too 4 To switch off the unit press the Button Remember to turn off your audio device too NOTE DO NOT play a line in device while iPhone iPod is docked and playing or you will hear both audio sources at once Color Change Mode There are 5 color settings which affect both the cabinet and the display Press the Color Button to cycle through them The settings are e SLO Slow color change default Colors slowly blend continually from one color into the next e colr As the color spectrum cycles select a fixed color by pressing the Color Button when the desired color is showing e PULS Colors change in time to the beat creating a pulse effect e FAST Fast color change colors blend quickly from one to another through the color spectrum none Turns off cabinet color effect and sets display to default color Dimmer Mode When unit is in normal mode no alarm is sounding press the Snooze Dimmer Button to cycle through High Medium Low and Off brightness settings Settings affect both the display and cabinet LED Bedtime Sleep Mode This unit has a Bedtime Sleep feature which gradually lowers the volume of playing audio over a set time then turns the unit off It will also turn off a docked iPhone or iPod but will NOT turn off an audio device co
19. ver and screw the compartment door back in place Do not overtighten Confirm that the backup battery indicator is not flashing in the display Note Make sure you dispose of battery properly see your local regulations Setting the Time Using Time Sync The Time Sync feature allows you to sync the time setting on the unit to the time from your iPhone or recent model iPod iPod touch iPod nano and iPod Classic older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature 1 Gently dock your iPhone or iPod 2 Press and release the Time Sync Button on the back of the unit The display turns orange and SYNC flashes in the display indicating sync attempt If sync is successful the time will update and you will hear two beeps and the cabinet and display will turn green briefly If sync does not work a long beep will sound and FAIL will appear in red on the display If this happens try using a different iPhone iPod to attempt syncing again or set time manually see below NOTE The iPhone is constantly updated to current time via cell phone towers The time on your iPod is only accurate to the last time it was synced to a computer It s possible to have up to 59 seconds difference between the unit and synced iPhone iPod Setting the Time Manually Set the DST Switch located on the back of the unit to 1 to add one hour for Daylight Saving Time or to 1 to subtract an hour for Standard Time Press and hold the Time Sync
20. wing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician if the problem still exists Modifying or tampering with your system s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Battery Information For models that use Lithium batteries Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled shorted recharged exposed to water fire or high temperatures amp not handled appropriately Do not place loose batteri
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