Caliber HSG 401i User Manual

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing this HSG 401i. You can now listen to FM radio and
play music from your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

Please read the warning section on page 13 carefully before using your HSG 401i.

You should have

HSG 401i

AC/DC Power Adapter

You may also need

• 3.5 mm Line In cable

Remote Control

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Contents

Your HSG 401i

Setup

Everyday use

Advanced use

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Warnings

Technical specifications

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Your HSG 401i

iPhone/iPod/iPad
DOCK

STANDBY
button

SOURCE
button

PLAY/PAUSE
button

PRESET
button

SKIP BACK
button

SKIP FWD
button

VOL+
button

LED display

VOL-
button

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FM aerial
cable

AUX
input

DC POWER
input

POWER
switch

STANDBY button

SNOOZE button

SOURCE button

SCAN button

SLEEP button

TIME SET button

ALARM button

SKIP BACK button

MENU button
VOL- button

MUTE button

DIMMER button

PRESET button

UP button

REPEAT button

SELECT button

SKIP FWD button

DOWN button

PLAY/PAUSE button

VOL+ button

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Setup

Setting up your Dock

1 Plug one end of the included AC/DC

cable into the DC POWER input

on the back of your Curve iPad Dock.
Plug the other end into a standard
power socket.

2 Switch the power to ON on the

rear of the unit.

3 Extend the FM aerial cable

on the back of the unit.

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Note:

Aerial positioning

You may need to reposition the aerial for
optimal reception. The best position is
dependent on the station and the strength
of the signal.

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Note:

If not using the unit for a long time,
disconnect the AC/DC adaptor from
the wall outlet.

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The remote control battery

The remote control comes fitted with a 3V
battery. The battery is already inserted into
the remote control and blocked by
a plastic sheet.

Battery replacement

When the battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the remote control
is greatly reduced and you will need to
replace it as described below.

1 Slide the battery draw out from the

bottom of the remote. You will need
to release the clip at the side of the
draw. The draw will slide out as shown.

Note:

Remove the plastic
sheet before
operating the
remote control.

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2 Remove the old battery, then insert a

new one with the same or equivalent
type, make sure the positive (+) side
is facing upwards as shown.

3 Slide the draw closed, it will click

into place.

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Everyday use

Setting the time

After plugging your Curve iPad Dock into a
mains power socket, your Curve iPad Dock
will be in STANDBY mode.

1 Press and hold the TIME SET button
on the remote control to set the time

2 Press the

and buttons to set the

hour. Confirm by pressing the TIME

SET button.

3 The minute will flash,

and

buttons to set the minute

use the

and confirm by pressing the TIME
SET button.

Using the FM radio

Turn on your Curve iPad Dock by pressing
the STANDBY button. An FM frequency
will be displayed on the LED display.

1 You can select the desired frequency

manually by pressing and holding the

or button or by pressing the

SCAN button.

2 Fine tuning can be performed by

pressing the

or button once,
and repeating until the desired
frequency is found.

Tip:

Where a button that appears on both the
unit and the remote control is referenced in
this guide you can use either button to
perform that function.

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Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

iPhone/iPod/iPad

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System does not
turn on

iPod/iPhone/iPad in
place but unit won’t
play

iPhone/iPod/iPad does
not dock properly
or does not install
properly

Radio

Poor FM reception Make sure FM aerial cable is fully extended and adjusted for optimum reception.

Make sure AC/DC power adaptor is secure in the outlet and the outlet has power.

Make sure that your iPhone/iPod/iPad is working properly before docking into the unit.
Please refer to your iPhone/iPod/iPad manual for details.

Make sure the volume is not set to the minimum level.

Pause mode is activated.

Remove your iPhone/iPod/iPad from the dock and check for obstructions on the connectors
in the dock and on your iPhone/iPod/iPad.

Electrical interference in your home can cause poor reception, move the unit away from
those areas (especially those near motors and transformers).

Maintenance

1 Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning

agents or solvents.

2 Polish the product with soft cloth.

4 Do not paint your product.

5 Do not drop, throw or try to bend

your product.

3 Do not attempt to disassemble

your product.

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6 Do not expose your product to open

flames or lit tobacco products.

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This product was designed and manufactured
to meet strict quality and safety standards.
There are, however, some operation
precautions that you should be aware of:

• Read all warnings.
Follow all instructions.

• Check the mains voltage stated on the
mains adaptor rating plate corresponds
to the local electricity supply, if it doesn’t,
return the product to the store where
you bought it.

• Unwind and straighten the power
cord before use.

• Place the product on a
flat surface. Allow space around the
product to ensure enough ventilation.

• To completely disconnect this product
from the mains, disconnect the plug
from the wall socket outlet. The mains
plug is used to completely interrupt
the power supply to the unit and
must be easily operable by the user.

• Remove the plug from the outlet, when
the product is unused for a long period
of time and during thunderstorms.

• Clean only with a dry cloth, unplug
the outlet before cleaning. Do not
use aggressive cleaners as these will
damage the surface.

• Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturers.

• Do not locate the appliance in the
vicinity of a heat source or in direct
sunlight. Do not place a naked flame
source on or near this product.

• Do not attempt to open the cabinet
or remove any covers. If the power
adaptor or its lead becomes damaged,
it must be replaced with an adaptor
of the same type and rating.

• Repairs must only be performed by
the manufacturer or its service agent
or similarly qualified person.

• Do not immerse the main unit,
the power adapter or any accessories
in water or any other liquid.

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Do not expose this product to dripping
or splashing or stand any vessel
containing liquid on or near this product.

• Replace batteries with the same
or equivalent type.

• Do not cover the product or this will
impede ventilation.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warnings

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