iHome iD84 Instructions Manual

iHome iD84 Instructions Manual

The home system for your ipad

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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.
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Model iD84
The Home System
For Your iPad
works with
iHome + Sleep
alarm clock app
iHome + Radio
internet radio app
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Summary of Contents for iHome iD84

  • Page 1 + Radio internet radio app 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Start ..................................1 Controls and Indicators / iD84 Display..........................3 Setting Up the iD84 ................................4 Using the iD84 ..................................5 Installing/Replacing Clock Back-up Batteries / Battery Warning ................8 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety ...........................9 Troubleshooting ................................10 Warranty Information..............................12 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Gently dock your iPad, iPhone or iPod into the 30 pin dock. If using an iPad with a cover or “skin”, first remove the rubber dock pad on the iD84. The iPad, iPhone or iPod will charge while docked. Press the...
  • Page 4 4: time sync Dock your iPad, iPhone or iPod (see step 3). Press and release the Time Sync Button located on back of the iD84. “TIME SYNC” will appear on the display, followed by “TIME UPDATED” upon successful syncing. 5: radio...
  • Page 5: Controls And Indicators / Id84 Display

    FM Antenna DC 7.5V 3.5A time set time sync time zone am antenna line-in AM Loop Antenna socket iD84 Display Time Display Alarm 1 Indicator PM Indicator Alarm 2 Indicator iHome App Indicator AM Indicator Battery Low Indicator NOTE: AM/PM indicators will not appear...
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Id84

    Setting Time Using iPhone/iPod Time Sync The iD84 Time Sync feature allows you to sync the time setting on the iD84 to the time from your iPhone, iPad or recent model iPod (iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod Classic; older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature).
  • Page 7: Using The Id84

    For wake to iPod: select iPod to wake to a docked iPad, iPhone or iPod. If the unit does not detect an iPad/iPhone/iPod at the set alarm time, the iD84 will default to buzzer alarm. The alarm cycle lasts for one hour; make sure you have enough music on your iPad, iPhone or iPod to last that long.
  • Page 8 Snooze can be pressed several times during the 1 hour alarm cycle. Sure Alarm The iD84 has a sure alarm feature. If back-up batteries are installed, the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of a power failure.
  • Page 9 Using the Aux-in Jack You can play any portable audio device with a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack through the iD84 via the Line-in Jack. 1. Plug one end of a standard audio patch cord (not included) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of the patch cord into the iD84 Aux-in Jack located on the back of the unit.
  • Page 10: Installing/Replacing Clock Back-Up Batteries / Battery Warning

    US, you may skip this section. 1. Make sure the iD84 is OFF (not playing in any mode). Press and hold the Mode Button for about 5 seconds until “Radio xxx” appears in the lower part of display. Press the + or - Button to set the “xxx” to your region.
  • Page 11: A Consumer Guide To Product Safety

    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.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Using 1 or 2 generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or iD84 cannot control those iPod models or other devices. other devices. iD84/iPhone/iPod The iD84 is reacting to external interference...
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Sound is distorted Volume level is set too high Decrease the volume Sound source is distorted If the iPhone/iPod original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor quality, distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try a different audio source such as a music CD.
  • Page 14: Warranty Information

    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.