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iHome iP9 - Home System for iPhone or iPod Manual

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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:

  • 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.

Maintenance

  • Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.
  • 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.

Quick start

  1. Power
    Attach AC adaptor cable to DC jack on back of the iP9 and plug the other end into a wall socket.

  2. Antenna
    Snap AM antenna into provided stand, then plug antenna cable into socket on back of iP9. Move antenna 12" away.

  3. Inserts
    Select the dock insert for your iPhone or iPod® model from the table below and place insert in dock. Never dock an iPhone/iPod without an insert in place.
    Use this insert iPhone 3G insert 15 iPod touch 2G insert 16 nano 4G insert 17
    For this iPhone / iPod iPhone 3G iPod touch 2G nano 4G

    NOTE: If you do not have an insert for your iPhone/iPod, please visit www.ihomeaudio.com or call iHome toll free at 877-446-6301 to purchase one.
  4. Time zone
  1. iPhone/ iPod
    Insert an iPhone or iPod into the dock with proper insert (iPhone/iPod must not be in a skin or case). The iPhone/iPod will charge while docked. Press the Button on the iP9 to play your iPhone/iPod.

  2. Radio
    Press the Radio button and press again to select AM/FM band. Turn the Set Wheel to tune in a station. See page 4 for programming presets.

Controls and Indicators

Controls and Indicators

iP9 Display

iP9 Display

Using the iP9

Connect iP9 to Power Source
Plug the AC adaptor cable into the AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120 VAC wall socket. Adaptor must be plugged in to operate. The iP9 does not operate on batteries.

Setting the Clock

  1. Press and hold the Time Zone Button until the display flashes.
  2. Turn the Set Wheel to select your time zone.
  3. Press the Time Zone Button again. The clock will display the current time in your time zone.
  4. To adjust the time for Daylight Saving Time, slide the DST switch to +1 to advance the time 1 hour. Slide to -1 to turn the clock back 1 hour.

To Set Clock Manually

  1. Press and hold the Clock Adjust Button. The clock display will flash.
  2. Turn the Set Wheel until the current time is displayed (a PM indicator appears when time is set to PM; there is no AM indictor).
  3. Press the Clock Adjust Button to accept the time. The year display will flash.
  4. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust the year and press the Clock Adjust Button. The date display will flash.
  5. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust the date and press the Clock Adjust Button. Two beeps will indicate clock setting is complete. Use DST switch to adjust for Daylight Saving Time.

Using the Alarms
The iP9 has two independent alarms. Each can be set to wake you to iPod (iPhone), iPod (iPhone) playlist, radio or buzzer at separate times.

Setting the Alarms

  1. Press and hold the or Button until the alarm time flashes.
  2. Turn the Set Wheel to set the alarm time.
  3. Press the or Button again and turn the Set Wheel to select having the alarm come on all week (7days), only weekdays (5 days) or just weekends (2 days).
  4. Press the or Button again and then turn the Set Wheel to select a wake source: Buzzer, iPod/iPhone, Playlist* (PLYLST) or Radio (last selected station).
    * PLYLST: To wake to an iPhone/iPod playlist, you must a create a playlist in iTunes called 'iHome' and import it to your iPhone/iPod. When PLYLST is set as your wake to source, the iP9 will wake to random songs in your iHome playlist.
    Note: If wake to source is set to iPod (iPhone) or playlist and iPhone/iPod or playlist is not present, the iP9 defaults to buzzer alarm.

Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function ON and OFF)

  1. Press an or Button to preview current alarm time(s). Press again to arm or disarm alarm function. When armed, the related alarm icon appears in the display.

Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day

  1. When the alarm is sounding, press the Button to stop the alarm and reset it to come on the following day.

Snooze

  1. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced and come on again after the selected snooze time. Snooze can be pressed several times during the 2 hours alarm cycle.
  2. To adjust the snooze time, during normal mode press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button until the display flashes. Use the Set Wheel to adjust snooze time from 1 to 29 minutes.

Sure Alarm
The iP9 has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of power failure, if backup batteries are installed.

iPhone/iPod
Playing and charging your iPhone or iPod

  1. Place proper insert for your iPhone/iPod (see insert table under Quick Start) in Dock, then gently dock iPhone/iPod. When docked, your iPod will charge until fully charged. Unit will not overcharge iPhone/iPod.
  2. Press the Button to play iPhone/iPod, and again to pause. If your iPhone or iPod Touch is in video mode, you may see the "locked" slider on the iPhone/iPod display. If so, you will need to unlock your iPhone/iPod.
  3. Turn Volume Wheel to adjust iP9 volume up or down
  4. Press the EQ Button to select Treble, Bass, 3D sound effect or Balance. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust settings. EQ settings for iPod and radio mode are independent.
  5. Press Button to turn iP9 and iPhone/iPod off.
    Note: If you dock an iPhone/iPod with a drained battery, it may take up to 6 minutes of charging before the iPhone/iPod will respond.

Radio
Setting up Antennas

  1. Snap AM loop antenna into provided stand, then plug AM antenna cable into AM Loop Antenna socket on back of unit. Move antenna 12" away from unit for best reception.
  2. Extend FM Antenna (on back of unit) fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.

Tuning and Playing the Radio

  1. Press the Radio Button to select radio play mode. Press as needed to select FM or AM radio band.
  2. Turn the Set Wheel to tune radio to a desired station.
  3. To program the current station as a preset, press and hold Preset Button 1-2 until P1 flashes on display; press again for P2 and allow to time-out (beep confirmation). Repeat steps a, b,and c for other preset buttons to preset up to 12 stations (6 AM, 6 FM). To listen to a preset station at any time, simply press the desired preset button once or twice.
  4. Turn the Volume Wheel to adjust iP9 volume up or down.
  5. Press the EQ Button to select Treble, Bass, 3D sound effect or Balance. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust settings. EQ settings for iPod and radio mode are independent.
  6. Press Button to turn iP9 off.

Using the Line-in Jacks

  1. Use an audio patch cord (available at www.ihomeaudio.com) to play nondocking iPods or other audio devices through the iP9 Line-in Jack (connect one end in the device's line out or headphones jack, the other in the iP9 line-in jack).
  2. To listen to your audio device, press the Radio Button until line-in is displayed, indicating line-in mode. Adjust the output volume on your line-in device.

Using Sleep Mode
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPhone/iPod or the radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time.

  1. Press the Sleep Button to select an amount of time before the iP9 shuts off: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes.
  2. Turn the Volume Wheel to set the sleep volume (this volume setting is separate from your standard volume setting).

Using the Dimmer

  1. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation to adjust brightness of LCD display. There are 8 levels of brightness including OFF.

Replacing iP9 Backup Batteries

Install/Replace Backup Battery
The iP9 uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. If the Battery Low Icon located on the right of the display is flashing, it is time to replace the backup batteries. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected, otherwise all settings may be lost during battery replacement.
Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit. Insert 2 "AA" batteries as indicated. We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer life.

Batteries information:

Using The Remote Control Unit

The Remote Control controls basic functions on the iP9 and certain iPhone®/iPod® functions when the iPhone®/iPod® is docked in the iP9. For best results, use the remote control within 12 feet of the unit.
Using The Remote Control Unit


  • Power /Alarm Reset Button: Turns iP9 ON or OFF or resets alarm when alarm is sounding

  • Fwd/Rev Button: Skip to previous or next track, or HOLD to scan current playing track; Also controls set wheel functions (changing settings, tuning radio, etc.)

  • Menu Button: Press to access iPhone/iPod Menu functions

  • Preset Button: Cycles through AM or FM radio presets

  • Radio Button: Selects Radio (AM and FM radio bands) and line-in functions

  • EQ Button: Set Treble, Bass, 3D sound effect and Balance settings for best sound

  • Snooze/Dimmer Button: Snooze mode when alarm sounds, otherwise dims display

  • Random Button: Press for random play

  • Repeat Button: Press for repeat play (press again to repeat all)

  • Sleep Button: Press to select an amount of time before the iP9 shuts off: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes

  • Volume – Button: Lowers volume level

  • Volume + Button: Raises volume level

  • Enter Button: Press to select iPhone/iPod menu function

  • Up/Down Button: Press Up or Down to scroll iPhone/iPod menu

  • Play/Pause Button: Plays track. In play mode, press to pause

  • Mute Button: Toggles sound ON or OFF

Install/Replace the Remote Control Batteries
The remote control batteries are already installed at the factory. When the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced, replace the batteries with new ones.

  1. The battery door is located on the back end of the unit.
  2. Press to release the battery door latch.
  3. Insert one "CR2032" 3-volt lithium batteries. Make sure the polarity (the + and – side of the battery) is correct.
  4. Replace the battery holder back in the remote control.
    NOTE: PLEASE DISCARD BATTERIES PROPERLY

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.

  1. Overloading – Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  2. Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
  3. Antenna – Do not connect an external antenna to the unit (other than that provided).
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

iP9 does not turn on

 AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall socket or not plugged into the power supply jack on back of the unit Plug the AC adaptor into a working wall socket and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit

iP9 doesn't respond

 iP9 requires a reset If unit is plugged in and doesn't respond, try resetting the unit by following these steps:
  1. remove iPhone/iPod from dock
  2. unplug unit from power source
  3. remove back up batteries
  4. wait 1 hour, then resume use
iPhone/iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

Battery Low icon always flashing

 Batteries are weak Replace with new batteries
Batteries were not installed properly Check to make sure the polarity ( + and – ends) matches the diagram in the battery compartment
iPhone/iPod does not respond to the unit/iPod is playing but no sound
comes out		 iPhone/iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
Your iPhone/iPod software is too old Upgrade software on your iPhone/iPod. For details visit http://www.apple.com or use iTunes on your computer
iPhone/iPod is locked up/plays but no sound comes out Check the volume setting. Make sure your iPhone/iPod is working properly before docking into the unit. Please refer to your iPhone/iPod manual for details. See above for software upgrade information. You may need to reset your iPhone/iPod. Refer to your iPhone or iPod user guide for details on how to perform a reset.
Using 1 st or 2 nd generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or other devices. iP9 cannot control those iPod models or other devices.

Remote Control didn't work

 Battery weak Replace current battery with new battery
Remote Control is out of range of the iP9 remote sensor Move within 30 feet of the unit.

iP9/iPhone/iPod performance is erratic

 The iP9 is reacting to external interference Move unit away from potential sources of external interference such as computers, modems, wireless devices (routers) or fluorescent light.

No sound from iP9

 Volume is set too low on iP9 Make sure volume is turned up

iPhone/iPod didn't charge up

 iPhone/iPod is not installed properly Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for 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 into the unit. Please refer to your iPhone/iPod manual for details.
iPhone/iPod battery has problem
No AM band radio sound but others OK AM loop antenna is not connected to the unit Plug the AM loop antenna connector to the jack on the back of the unit
AM band radio is very noisy AM loop antenna isn't located properly Move the AM loop antenna away from the main unit AC adaptor and rotate it for best reception
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.
If you are using an external sound source like older generation of iPod or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also try turning bass boost OFF.
EQ settings are too high. For example, if the treble is too high, the 3D effect may not sound as good Lower EQ settings.
Unit/adaptor gets warm after extended play at high volume This is normal Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume
Snooze time is too long/short Custom snooze time not set Press and hold Snooze button then turn set wheel to adjust
Can't wake to playlist Playlist is misnamed or empty Sync iPhone/iPod to iTunes and manually label playlist iHome. Make sure to add songs to your playlist. For help in creating a playlist, please see the Help tab in iTunes or visit www.apple.com
Alarm not working AM/PM time/alarm time not set correctly When setting clock or alarm time, take note of the PM indicator; there is NO AM indicator
Alarm time or source selected for alarm 2, not alarm 1 or vice versa Make sure to set the alarm time and source for the alarm icon 1 or 2 that is shown on the clock display
7-5-2 days setting is not correct 7 days is every day alarm, 5 days is Mon-Fri, and 2 days is Sat-Sun
Calendar is not set correctly, which can affect 7/5/2 day alarm operation Clock/Calendar Section.
Brief occasional radio noise This is normal when the iPhone periodically communicates with cell towers AM/FM radio is subject to interference from the iPhone antenna. If you find the noise disturbing, you may wish to move the iPhone away from the iP9.

Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com

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