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1. aha rea ia 12 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV e Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV e 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 la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Maintenance e Place the un2. Installing Replacing Clock Back up Batteries We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer life The unit comes with 2 AA back up batteries installed to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure When the Battery Low Icon located on the right of the display is flashing it is time to replace the back up batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit 2 Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected otherwise all settings may be lost during battery replacement 3 Insert 2 AA batteries checking that the polarity and ends of the battery matches the drawing near the battery compartment Close the compartment door Note Make sure you dispose of batteries properly see your local regulations Battery Warning For models that require more than one battery e Do not mix with used or other battery types brands e Do not heat above 75 C 167 F e Replace all batteries at the same time e Do not expose contents to water e Do not open batteries e Do not charge or recharge e Do not dispose of in fire e Do not install backwards 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 be
3. playlist named iHome in iTunes and have it on your iPod iPhone The unit will play music randomly from within the playlist NOTE you cannot wake to a playlist on your iPad For wake to app you must have the free iHome Sleep app installed and running on your iPad iPhone or iPod to set custom app alarms Press the Alarm Button again then press the or Button to set the alarm volume Press the Alarm button again or no button within 10 seconds to exit the alarm setting mode The alarm will be armed once set and the corresponding alarm icon will light up The lower part of the display will show the earliest set alarm time Reviewing Arming and Disarming Alarm Turn Alarm Function On and Off Alarms are automatically armed when set Active alarms are indicated by alarm icons on the display 1 2 3 Once an alarm is armed the lower part of the display will show the alarm time If more then one alarm is armed the earliest alarm time will show To review the alarm time press an alarm button once The related alarm time will show on the lower part of the display During alarm review press the alarm button once to toggle it on or off If the alarm is armed the related alarm icon will light up Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day 1 When the alarm is sounding press the 1 Button to stop the alarm and reset it to come the next set day For example if alarm is set for weekdays and you press
4. 7 Nap Operation Nap mode lets you set an alarm separate from the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 settings The nap wake to source by default is the buzzer alarm but if an iPad iPhone iPod is docked that will act as the alarm source If you are listening to the radio or aux in source it will be muted and the buzzer will sound at the selected wake time 1 Press and release the Nap Button located on top of the unit as needed to adjust the nap timer for 5 10 15 20 30 45 60 90 or 120 minutes or OFF 2 To cancel nap mode press and release the Nap Button until OFF is displayed To turn off the nap alarm once it sounds press the Button Dimmer Operation During normal operation when no alarm is sounding press and release the Snooze Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the LCD display Using the 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 Mode Button for about 5 seconds until Radio Xxx appears in the lower part of display Press the or Button to set the to your region 2 Press and release the Mode Button again or no button within 5 seconds to exit the radio frequency setting mode
5. Model iD83 The Home System For Your iPad works with iHome Sleep alarm clock app iHome Radio internet radio app Available on the App Store Note iHome Sleep and iHome Radio apps 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 Questions For latest instructions visit www ihomeaudio com support Table of Contents Controls and Indicators Unit Display 1 IG se etcetera te 2 SO TENA Up fhe nit 4 85 CONS i tec cera ee de eee atu on ue ee deme eee ene 5 Installing Replacing Clock Back up Batteries Battery Warning 8 Consumer Guide Product Safety sacres iE 9 7277 UN i te set ies ee ate ea en dase a teases 10 Warranty HAT OPI AG
6. Press and release the Preset Button as needed to step through the 6 presets P1 P6 to the number you wish to assign and then hold the Preset Button until the selected preset number begins flashing in the display C Press and release the or Button to tune the radio to a desired station Hold briefly to have the radio autoscan search for the next clear station D Press and release the Preset Button to confirm the setting A confirmation beep will confirm the setting and the preset number you wish to assign Repeat steps A D to preset up to 6 stations 4 To listen to a preset station press the Mode Button to select the desired FM band Then press and release the Preset Button as needed to choose the desired preset 5 Press and release the or Button to adjust the system volume If desired adjust the EQ as described under Listening to iPad iPhone iPod 6 To turn off the radio and the unit press and release the 1 Button TIP Download the iHome Radio app from the App Store to enjoy thousands of internet radio stations from around the globe on your unit Using the Aux in Jack You can play any portable audio device with a standard 3 5 mm headphone jack through the unit 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 unit Aux in Jack located on the back of the unit 2 Press and release the Mode Bu
7. Setting the Time Zone This unit is a preset clock the clock is preset at the factory It s simple to match the Time Zone setting to your location US only 1 Depending on your location and whether or not Daylight Saving Time DST is in effect manually set the DST Switch located at the back of the unit to 1 to add an hour or to 1 to subtract an hour 2 Press and hold the Time Zone Button located on the back of the unit until the Time Zone flashes on the lower part of the display Press the or Button to select your time zone Note Time Zone is disabled when clock display format is set to 24 hours 3 Press the Time Zone Button again or no button within 10 seconds to exit the time zone setting mode 4 If the displayed time is not correct please see Setting Time and Calendar Manually below Setting Time Using iPad iPhone iPod Time Sync The Time Sync feature allows you to sync the time setting on the unit 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 1 Press the Time Sync Button located at the back of the unit Time Sync flashes on the lower part of the display 2 Once sync is completed Time Updated will appear on the display 3 If sync was not successful Sync Failed will appear on the display If this happens please try again with a different iPad iPhone iPod if needed If sync still fails pl
8. d is working properly before docking into the unit Please refer to your iPad iPhone iPod manual for details Make sure you are using a properly docked iPad iPhone or newer iPod such as touch nano or classic If not available set time manually see page 4 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Sound is distorted Volume level is set too high Decrease the volume Sound source is distorted If the iPad iPhone iPod original sound source is old or of poor quality distortion and noise are easily noticed with high power speakers Try a different audio file from a trusted source such as iTunes If you are using an external sound source try reducing the output volume on the device itself Also try turning bass boost OFF EQ settings are too high For example if the Lower EQ settings treble is too high the 3D effect may not sound as good Unit adaptor gets This is normal Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume warm after extended play at high volume Snooze time Custom snooze time not set Press and hold Snooze button then press or button to adjust is too long short Alarm not working AM PM time alarm time not set correctly When setting clock or alarm time take note of the AM PM indicators Alarm time or source selected for alarm 2 not Make sure to set the alarm time and source for the alarm icon 1 or 2 alarm 1 or vice versa that is shown on the clock display Alarm schedule setting is not correct Full week 7 days w
9. ease see Setting Time and Calendar Manually below NOTE iPhone time is automatically updated to the correct time via cell phone towers The time on your iPad or iPod is accurate only to the time on the computer the last time the iPad iPod was synced to it It s possible to have up to 59 seconds difference between the iD85 and synced iPhone iPod Setting Time and Calendar manually 1 Press and hold the Time Set Button located at the back of the unit until the time flashes on the display 2 Press the or Button to set the correct time hold for faster setting Remember to set the correct AM or PM time The AM PM Indicators appear to the left of the time display 3 Press the Time Set Button again The year will flash Press the or Button until the current year is displayed 4 Press the Time Set Button again The month and date will flash Press the or Button until the current month date is displayed 5 If desired press either the or button during Time set to toggle the clock display format to 12 hours or 24 hours 6 Press the Time Set Button again or no button within 10 seconds to exit the time calendar setting mode NOTE You can also adjust settings on the unit via the iHome Sleep app To do so press and hold the 5 Button when the iHome Sleep app is open and in view See the iHome Sleep Start Guide for more information 4 Using the Alarms This unit has a dual alarm system so you can set two separate alarms to di
10. eekdays 5 days Mon Fri and weekends 2 days Sat Sun See page 5 for setting alarms Calendar is not set correctly which can affect See page 4 for setting Clock Calendar Section 7 5 2 day alarm operation 11 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 15 00 charge for handling packing return 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 returning this product for service please first replace the batteries if applicable with fresh ones as exhausted or defective batteries are the most common cause of problems encountered service is still
11. eps a remove iPad iPhone iPod from dock b unplug unit from power source remove back up batteries d wait a few minutes replace batteries plug in then resume use Remove your iPad iPhone iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPad iPhone iPod Then reseat it in the dock Replace with new batteries Check to make sure the polarity and ends matches the diagram in the battery compartment Remove your iPad iPhone iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPad iPhone iPod Then reseat it in the dock Upgrade software on your iPad iPhone iPod via iTunes on your computer Check the volume setting Make sure your iPad iPhone iPod is working properly before docking into the unit Please refer to your iPad iPhone iPod manual for details See above for software upgrade information You may need to reset your iPad iPhone iPod Refer to your iPad iPhone or iPod user guide for details on how to perform a reset This system cannot control those iPod models or other devices Move unit away from potential sources of external interference such as computers modems wireless devices routers or fluorescent light Make sure volume is turned up Remove your iPad iPhone iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPad iPhone iPod Then reseat it in the dock Please make sure your iPad iPhone iPo
12. fferent alarm times wake to sources and frequencies daily weekdays or weekend Download the free iHome Sleep app for advanced alarm snooze and sleep functions Setting the Alarms 1 2 Press and hold the amp Button until the alarm time flashes on the lower part of the display Press the Button to set the alarm time hold for faster setting Remember to set the correct AM or PM time Press the Alarm Button again to confirm the set alarm time then press the or Button to set the alarm frequency 7 the whole week weekday Monday through Friday weekend Saturday and Sunday only Press the Alarm Button again then press the or Button to select an alarm source to wake to iPod Radio Buzzer Playlist or App 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 unit 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 For wake to radio after selecting Radio as wake to source press the Alarm Button and then press the or Button to select AM or FM band Press the Alarm Button again and press the or Button to select a radio station or press the Preset Button to wake to a preset radio station see Using Radio on page 6 for details on setting radio stations and presets For wake to playlist you must create a
13. fore 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 2 10 dal 12 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 bed 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 inst
14. he user s operating instructions Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service personnel Questions Visit www ihomeaudio com 9 Troubleshooting Possible Problem AC adaptor isn t plugged into a working wall socket or not plugged into the power supply jack on back of the unit Symptom Unit does not turn on Unit doesn t respond Unit requires a reset iPad iPhone iPod is not docked properly Batteries are weak Batteries were not installed properly iPad iPhone iPod is not docked properly Your iPad iPhone iPod software is too old Battery Low icon always flashing iPad iPhone iPod does not respond to the unit iPod is playing but no sound comes out iPad iPhone iPod is locked up plays but no sound comes out Using 1t or 2 generation iPod iPod Shuffle or other devices Unit iPad iPhone iPod The unit is reacting to external interference performance is erratic No sound from unit Volume is set too low on unit didn t charge up iPad iPhone iPod iPad iPhone iPod is not installed properly iPad iPhone iPod is locked up frozen iPad iPhone iPod battery has problem Older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support time sync function Time sync didn t work 10 Plug the AC adaptor into a working wall socket and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit If unit is plugged in and doesn t respond try resetting the unit by following these st
15. it on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat e 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 e 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 Controls and Indicators Top Panel Flexible 30 pin connector for iPad iPhone iPod Rubberized device rest Alarm 2 Button Play Pause Button Alarm 1 Button Nap Button Volume Button Set Button Bedtime Button Wakeup Button Volume Button Set Button EQ Button Presets Button Snooze Dimmer Button Mode Button Rear Panel Time Set Button Time Sync Button Line in Jack AC Adaptor Jack DST switch Time Zone Button EE TE E TITTA Designed ky iHome in thejUSA Madejin China i DST imdse time fy line i FM Antenna tim t gync timefone a ODU O OOO Unit Display Time Display Alarm 1 Indicator PM Indicator Alarm 2 Indicator iHome App Indicator Battery Low Indicator AM Indicator NOTE AM PM indicators will not appear when clock is set to 24 hour display mode Radio Alarm Time iPod Disp
16. lay 1 quick start Attach AC adaptor cable to DC jack back of the unit and plug the other end into a wall socket 2 docking your iPad iPhone iPod Sm iPad with cover remove the rubber dock pad 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 unit The iPad iPhone or iPod will charge while docked Press the gt II Button on the unit to play your iPad iPhone or iPod quick start 3 time sync Dock your iPad iPhone or iPod see step 3 Press and release the Time Sync Button located back of the unit TIME SYNC will appear on the display followed by TIME UPDATED upon successful syncing 4 radio i m7 J Press the Mode Button as needed to select FM band Press the or Button to tune in a station See page 7 for programming presets Setting Up the Unit Updating your iD83 firmware For best performance make sure to update the unit s firmware To do so download the free iHome Sleep app from the App Store Launch the app then go to Settings iD83 and follow directions to update the firmware Connect unit to Power Source Plug the AC adaptor cable into the AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120V AC wall socket Adaptor must be plugged in to operate unit The unit does not operate on batteries a battery back up system maintains clock settings during power failures
17. od Note If the playing song volume is too low on the iPad iPhone iPod the unit may not detect iPod is in play mode Press the Button to play it 2 When an iPhone iPod is docked in standby mode press the py Button to play it iPod will appear on the display to indicate iPod playing mode 4 Press the Button again to pause play press again to resume it 5 Press the or Button to skip to the next or previous track on your iPad iPhone iPod Press and hold the or Button to search within a track 6 Press the or to adjust the system volume 7 Press the EQ Button as needed to select Treble Bass Balance 3D Sound then press the or Button to adjust settings 8 To turn off the unit press the Button An iPad iPhone iPod will continue charging while docked Listening to Radio Setting up Antenna Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception Do not strip alter or attach to other antennas Tuning and Playing the Radio 1 Press the Mode Button as needed to turn on the unit and cycle through iPod FM radio and Line in modes 2 When the FM mode is selected press the or Button to tune the radio to a desired station The current radio frequency appears in the lower right of the display Press the or Button for a few seconds to scan for the next clear station 3 You can set up to 6 presets To memorize a station as a preset A Press and release the Mode Button to select the FM band B
18. 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 15 00 40 00 without proof of purchase 4 Send the unit prepaid and insured to the Factory Service Center listed below Consumer Repair Department SDI Technologies Inc 1330 Goodyear Dr El 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 ii 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 return 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 contractors resellers their officers directors shareholders members or agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages any lo
19. ructions 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 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 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 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 t
20. st 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 acknowledgment 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 Questions Visit www ihomeaudio com Toll Free Customer Service 1 877 446 6301 SDI Technologies 2011 All rights Reserved 1083 110711 Printed China
21. the alarm reset on Friday the alarm will come on again on Monday not Saturday TIP When the iHome Sleep app is running press the wakeup button to access wake profiles When the app is not running you can press the wakeup button to shut off the unit and reset the alarm to come on at the set time Snooze Operation 1 To program a custom snooze time press and hold the Snooze Button during normal operation when alarm is not sounding until the snooze minutes display appears Press the or Button to set the snooze timer from 1 to 29 minutes Press the Snooze Dimmer Button to exit snooze setting mode 2 Press the Snooze Dimmer Button after an alarm sounds The alarm will be silenced for the set snooze duration time then sound again Snooze can be pressed several times during the 1 hour alarm cycle Sure Alarm The unit has a sure alarm feature If back up batteries are installed the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of a power failure Tip Download the free iHome Sleep app for advanced alarm snooze and sleep functions Charging your iPad iPhone Pod 1 Gently dock your iPad iPhone or iPod While an iPad iPhone iPod is docked in the unit and the unit is connected to AC power it recharges until fully charged NOTE iPod Classic 1G and 2G will not charge eee to iPad iPhone iPod 1 Dock the already playing iPad iPhone iPod in Dock The unit will automatically turn and you will hear the music playing from your iPhone iP
22. tton until Aux in appears in the lower part of the display 3 Turn on and play your device 4 Press and release the or Button to adjust the system volume You may need to adjust the volume on your external device as well 5 Press and release the EQ Button as needed to select Treble Bass Balance or 3D Sound then press and release the or Button to adjust settings 6 To turn off the unit press and release the Button Please remember to turn off your device too Sleep Operation Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPhone Pod or radio gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time 1 Press and release the Bedtime Button to enter sleep mode The sleep time will show in the lower display 2 Press and release the Bedtime Button again as needed to adjust the sleep timer from 120 90 60 30 15 minutes or OFF 3 When the display changes back to show the real time press and release the Sleep Button once to show the sleep time remaining Pressing it again will change sleep time to next lowest increment 4 The unit has an independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting the normal volume Press and release the Button to adjust the sleep volume The sleep volume will remain at that level the next time you enter sleep mode until controls are changed 5 stop listening at any time press and release the Button to turn unit off
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