iHome ID28 User Manual

Model iD28

App-enhanced Portable

Rechargeable System for

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iPad

, iPhone® and iPod

works with

iHome + Sleep

alarm clock app

iHome + Radio

internet radio app

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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.

Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com

Table of Contents

Controls and Indicators / iD28 Display 1-2
Quick Start 3-4
Getting Started

Connect AC adaptor and Install Clock Backup Battery

Charging Internal Battery 6
Reset the iD28 6

Setting Up the

Updating Firmware, Docking iPhone/iPad/iPod, Setting the Time and Calendar using IPhone/iPod Time Sync,
Setting Time and Calendar Manually

Using the Alarm 8

Setting the Alarm, Review, Arming and Disarming Alarm
Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day, Sure Alarm, Snooze/Dimmer

Listening to iPhone/iPad/iPod 9
Listening to FM Radio

Setting up the Antenna, Tuning and Playing the Radio
Setting FM Radio Frequency/Range to use iD28 in Other Countries

Using the Aux Line-In Jack with other Audio Devices, Sleep Timer, Using the Remote auto/on switch 10
A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 11
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information

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iD28 7

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and are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruBass and WOW technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

FCC Information

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.

• 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 numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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.

Speaker

Controls and Indicators

Front Panel

Retractable Dock

Presets Button

Snooze / Dimmer
Button

Reverse Button

Clock Sync Button

Alarm Button

Play/Pause Button

Top Panel

Forward Button

EQ Button

Radio/Aux Button

Volume Down Button

Speaker

Bedtime Button

Wake Up Button

Power Button

Volume Up Button

1

Back Up Battery
compartment

FM antenna /
Aux line-in Jack

Fold out stand

Controls and Indicators

Rear Panel

Radio stereo/mono switch

Adaptor Jack

Fold out stand

DST Switch

FM antenna/Aux line-in Jack (at Rear Panel)

FM antenna/Aux line-in Jack

PM Indicator

SRS Indicator

Alarm Indicator

Remote auto/on switch
Reset Button

FM antenna

Display

Time Display

iHome App Indicator

Rechargeable Battery Status Indicator

Low Backup Battery Indicator

Preset / iPod / Radio / AUX / Wake-to / Sleep indicators

2

iD28 Quick Start

1:Stand

Fold out the stand feet on the bottom of the unit, then
turn unit upright for operation.

3:iPhone/iPad/iPod

2:Power

RESET

RESET

TEST

TEST

Plug the AC adapter into the adapter jack on the rear of the
unit and the other end into a working outlet. The first time

you connect the unit you should let it charge the internal

battery completely (about 5 hours).The internal battery (and
docked iPhone/iPad/iPod) will charge.

4:Time Sync

clock sync

Press

• Press on the iHome logo on front of the unit to release the
dock (press in for travel)

• Gently dock playing iPad/iPhone/iPod. The unit will turn on
and your audio will play through the unit.

• Press the or Buttons to adjust volume

• Press the EQ Button to cycle to Treble, Bass and SRS,
press or to adjust settings.

• Press the Button to turn unit off.

3

• Make sure unit is OFF and iPhone/iPad/iPhone

is docked

• Press and release the Clock Sync Button on
the top left of the unit. “SYNC” will flash in the
display, followed by 2 beeps indicating time
sync was successful.

• If “FAILED” appears on the display and a long
beep sounds, sync was unsuccessful. Try again
with a different iPhone/iPad/iPod, or set clock
manually (see page 7).