Homedics SS-6500 Instruction Manual

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Consumer Relations

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Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information

SS-6500

Create your perfect sleep environment.

Thank you for purchasing SoundSpa Fusion, the HoMedics ultimate dock for iPod
and relaxation machine. This, like the entire HoMedics product line, is built with
high-quality craftsmanship to provide you years of dependable service. We hope
you will find it to be the finest product of its kind.

SoundSpa Fusion helps create your perfect sleep environment. Fall asleep to any of
the six calming sounds, then wake to iPod/iPhone, sounds, radio, or beep tone.
SoundSpa Fusion can also mask distractions to improve your concentration while
you read, work or study.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using

• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

WARNING

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children,

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

and before cleaning.

Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

invalids or disabled persons.

use attachments not recommended by HoMedics; specifically any attachments
not provided with the unit.

If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, return it to
Homedics Service Center for examination and repair.

Caution: All
servicing of
this product
must be
performed by
authorized
HoMedics
Service
Personnel only.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygenis being administered.

• Do not carry this appliance by power cord or use cord as handle.

• To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.

• This appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not use
outdoors.

• Only set on dry surfaces. Do not place on surface wet from
water or cleaning solvents.

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• Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children
are present.

• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.

• This unit should not be used by children without adult
supervision.

• Always keep the cord away from high temperature and fire.

• Do not lift, carry, hang, or pull the product by the power cord.

• If the adaptor sustains damage, you must stop using
this product immediately and contact the HoMedics Service
Center. (See the warranty section for the HoMedics address.)

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AM

FM

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PM Indicator
FM Indicator

Alarm Icons

Locking
Tabs

Insert

Dock

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Insert

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1 Set +/­2 Volume
3 Dock for iPod
4 Dimmer
5 Timer
6 Time Set
7 AL Mode

8 AL Set
9 AL1/AL2
10 Sounds
11 Power
12 Audio
13 Snooze/Nap
14 Aux Connection Cable

SoundSpa Fusion Features

• 6 Nature Sounds: Night, Ocean, Brook,
Sunrise, Rain and Water Fall

• Charging docking station for iPod

• Premium quality speakers

• AM/FM radio with digital tuner

• Dual Alarm with Snooze

• Nap and Auto timer options 15, 30,
45 or 60 minutes

• Four wake options - iPod/iPhone,
radio, beep or nature sound

• Easy-to-read clock with
LCD display

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15 DC Adapter
16 iPod Insert for 3rd

17 AM Antenna
18 Interchangable

2

Generation Nano

Faceplates (5)

Figure 1

Nature Sound Icons

A

Pin Connector

Figure 2

AM/FM Antennas

DC Jack

AUX Line In Jack

Figure 3

Figure 4

B

Figure 5

Figure 6

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Before You Begin

The SoundSpa Fusion uses a backup battery system to provide
continuous alarm and clock settings in the event of a power failure. Two
“AA” batteries (included) must be inserted into the battery compartment if
memory backup is desired. When the Backup Battery is installed, in the
event of a power failure or the DC cord is accidentally disconnected, the
LCD display will not remain lit, but the current time and alarm time settings
will be temporarily maintained.

Changing the Colored Faceplates

Attaching Faceplates

1. Choose a faceplate.

2. Slide top lip of faceplate under top lip of SoundSpa Fusion unit
(Fig. 5-A).

3. Press firmly on faceplate until it locks in place (Fig. 5-B).

Removing Faceplates

1. Use thumb to press latch on bottom of SoundSpa Fusion. Press firmly
so faceplate pops off unit (Fig. 6).

2. See ATTACHING FACEPLATE for directions on replacing the faceplate.

Getting Started

Setting Clock Time

1. Press the TIME SET BUTTON located on the top of the unit (Fig. 1);
hour digit will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the current
hour is displayed. Remember to set the correct AM or PM (an icon in
the upper left of the time display is the PM INDICATOR; there is no AM
indicator) (Fig. 2).

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2. Press the TIME SET BUTTON again; minute digits will begin flashing.
Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the current minute is displayed.

3. Press the TIME SET BUTTON again to exit the clock setting mode or
after 5 seconds the display will stop flashing to indicate the time is set.

Install/Replace Backup Battery

1. Make sure the DC adaptor is connected. Otherwise the time setting
may be lost during battery replacement.

2. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit.

3. Insert two AA batteries, checking that the positive polarity matches the
picture in the battery housing.

4. Close the compartment cover.

BBaatttteerryy PPrreeccaauuttiioonns

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2. When installing batteries, observe proper +/ – polarities. Incorrect
installation of battery may cause damage to unit.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. alkaline with
carbon-zinc or old batteries with new ones).

4. If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove
batteries to prevent damage due to possible battery leakage.

5. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

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Charging your iPod/iPhone™

The SoundSpa Fusion comes with one dock insert, which fits the Apple 3rd
Generation Nano.
When you want to connect a different size iPod/iPhone, remove the insert
from the SoundSpa Fusion and replace with the correct size insert. To
remove dock insert, place fingernail in slot on insert (Fig 3) and gently pull
up. You must always use the appropriate size insert for your iPod/iPhone.

You may contact HoMedics Consumer Relations at 1-800-466-3342 to
order the correct insert for your iPod/iPhone.
Note: Make sure you are using the correct insert for your iPod/iPhone and
that it is properly docked in the SoundSpa Fusion. Failure to do so may
damage your iPod/iPhone.

WARNING: INSERT AND PIN CONNECTOR

ARE DESIGNED FOR

APPLE iPOD MUSIC PLAYERS AND IPHONE

ONLY. ATTEMPTING TO
ATTACH OR FORCE ANY NON- iPOD MUSIC
PLAYER INTO THE ENCLOSED INSERT OR
ONTO THE PIN CONNECTOR WILL

DAMAGE AND EVEN
DESTROY YOUR DEVICE.

1. Before you begin, remove your iPod/iPhone

from its case or ‘skin’. Place insert in dock,

being sure that the two plastic tabs face the front of the

unit. Press insert into place, ensuring it

is firmly placed in the dock. Carefully

place your iPod/iPhone into the docking

area so that the pin connector

in the dock is fully connected to the pin

socket on the bottom of your

iPod/iPhone (Fig. 7).

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Once properly connected, your iPhone
will ask you if you’d like to turn on Airplane Mode. Select “Yes” (Fig. 8).
When your iPhone is set to Airplane Mode, no cell phone, radio, Wi-Fi,

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Figure 8

or Bluetooth signals are emitted from iPhone. As a result, all incoming
calls will be sent directly to voicemail.

Note: If iPhone is already in Airplane Mode you will just
need to click “OK”.

2. Your iPod/iPhone will then begin charging, until fully charged.
NOTE: Your iPod/iPhone will charge even if the POWER button is turned
off. The SoundSpa Fusion only needs to be plugged in for the
iPod/iPhone to charge.

3. To remove/replace an insert, first remove your iPod/iPhone, then place
fingernail in slot on insert (Fig. 2) and gently pull up.

Listening to Your iPod/iPhone

1. Press the POWER BUTTON on the SoundSpa Fusion (Fig. 1).

2. Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON to play the iPod/iPhone (Fig. 1). The
IPOD ICON will appear on the LCD display on the right side of the clock,
to indicate that the iPod mode has been selected.

Note: When the iPod/iPhone is docked and in standby mode, it will
automatically begin playing once the iPod mode is selected on the
unit.

3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on your iPod/iPhone to pause play; press
play again to resume play.

4. Turn the VOLUME KNOB (Fig. 1) on the unit to adjust the system volume.

5. Press the or on your iPod/iPhone to go to the next or previous
track.

6. To turn unit off, press the POWER BUTTON. The iPod/iPhone will
continue charging in the dock.

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Listening to a non-docking iPod or other
portable audio devices

If you are using an iPod without a
docking port, other MP3 player, or
other portable audio device, you can
play it through the SoundSpa Fusion
via the LINE IN located on the back
of the unit (Fig. 9).

1. Plug one end of the Connection
Cable (included) into the
headphone or line-out jack on your audio device and the other
end of the Connection Cable into the SoundSpa Fusion LINE
IN, located on the back of the unit.

2. Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).

3. Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON on the unit until you reach the
auxiliary mode. The AUX ICON (Fig 2) will appear in the right side of the
clock, to indicate that the auxiliary mode has been selected.

4. Turn on and play external audio device.

5. Turn on VOLUME KNOB (Fig 1) on the unit to adjust the system volume.

Note: You may need to adjust the volume on external device also.

6. To turn off the unit, press the POWER BUTTON on the top of the unit.

Note: You may need to turn off your external audio device as well.

Figure 9

Listening to Nature Sounds

1. Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).

2. Select the Sounds button to toggle through the different nature sounds
(Fig 1). They will be shown on the bottom of the LCD display, below the
time. (FIg. 2)

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3. Turn the VOLUME KNOB on the unit to adjust the volume (Fig. 1).

4. To turn off the nature sounds, press the POWER BUTTON to turn the
unit off, or switch the audio mode by pressing the AUDIO BUTTON
(Fig. 1).

Note: When the unit is turned on, it
will always default to the
last mode used.

Listening to the Radio

FM Antenna
Extend FM wire antenna fully for best FM
reception (do not strip, alter or attach to
other antennas).

Antenna

AM
Snap the AM loop antenna into the base provided. Next, plug the AM
loop antenna into the connecter located on the back of the unit for best
AM reception (Fig. 10).

1. Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).

2. Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON to play the radio
(Fig. 1).
The RADIO ICON will appear on the right side of the clock (Fig. 2).

3. To choose between FM or AM radio, press the AUDIO BUTTON
again. The FM or AM icon will show on the left side of the clock to
indicate the band that is selected (Fig. 2).

4. Turn the SET +/- knob on the unit to tune in the desired station

(Fig. 1).

5. Turn the VOLUME KNOB on the unit to adjust the system volume
(Fig. 1).

6. To turn off the unit, press the POWER BUTTON.

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