iHome iH41 User Manual

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Model iH41

Flip Alarm Clock

For Your iPod

Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com

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Table of Contents

Quick Start....................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Controls and Indicators / iH41 Display

Getting Started................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Using the iH41

Using the Optional Remote Control ............................................................................................................................ 7

Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery................................................................................................................. 7

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety .......................................................................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

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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 Benzine, thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit.

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.

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iH41 Quick start

1: AC power

RESET

TEST

Attach AC adaptor cable to jack on back of the iH41 and plug the other end into a wall socket to play and charge iPod

Use this insert

For this iPod

thin iPod with video (30 GB) Insert 9

thin (30 GB) iPod with video thin (80GB) iPod classic

4: watching horizontal screen video

2: inserts

Select the dock insert for your iPod model from the table below and place insert in dock.

Never dock an iPod without the proper insert in place.

iPod with video (60,80 GB) Insert 10

thick (60, 80 GB) iPod with video thick (160 GB) iPod classic

NOTE: If you do not have an insert for your iPod, please visit an Apple store, www.ihomeaudo.com, or call iHome toll free at 800-288-2792 to purchase one.

3: iPod

Insert iPod® into dock (iPod must not be in a “skin” or case). iPod will charge while docked. Press the Play Button on the iH41 to play your iPod.

3rd Gen nano insert 13

3rd Gen nano

iPod Touch insert 14

iPod Touch

Gently pivot unit to the left until it lies flat. The clock display will adjust to the new orientation. Select your video and press the Play Button on the iH41 to play your video.

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Controls and Indicators

Alarm Button

Play/Pause Button

Back Panel

Hour Button

Volume- Button

Clock Adjust Button

Minute Button

Alarm Reset/Power Button

Sleep Button

Volume+ Button

DST Switch

Expanded Bass Effect Switch

Dock

iPod cradle

Snooze/Dimmer Button

Aux-in Jack

DC Jack

Time Display

Sleep Indicator

Battery Low Indicator

DST Indicator

Display in “iPod” Mode

(product is upright)

iH41 Display

Alarm Indicator

PM Indicator iPod/iPhone Indicator

Display in “Movie” Mode

(product is sideways)

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the iHome iH41 Flip Alarm Clock Radio for your iPod. Designed specifically to work with your iPod Touch, this system provides high quality audio performance and lets you enjoy videos in horizontal view. Please read this instruction carefully before the appliance is operated and keep it for future reference.

Install iPod Insert

Your iH41 comes with four inserts to ensure your iPod fits properly in the dock. To place an insert:

1. Select the insert for your iPod. (see table on page 1)

2. Gently press the iPod insert into the dock.

3. Carefully place your iPod into the dock. The iPod must not be in a case or “skin”.

Install AC Adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor cable plug into the jack on the back of the system, then plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet.

Install/Replace backup Battery

The iH41 uses a CR2032 battery for backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. If the Backup Battery has been installed and a power failure occurs or the AC cord is accidentally disconnected, the display backlight will not remain lit, but current time and alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained. Otherwise, you must reset the time and alarm settings.

1. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected. Otherwise all settings may be lost during battery replacement.

2. Open backup battery compartment door located on the back of the unit.

3. Insert a new CR2032 battery, 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).

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Using the iH41

Setting Clock

1. Set the DST Switch located on the back of the unit to +1 to add one hour or to -1 to subtract an hour. When set to +1 the DST icon will appear.

2. Press and hold the Clock Adj Button located on the back of the unit until the display flashes. Press the Hour and/or Minute Button to set the time. Hold the button for a few seconds to adjust rapidly. Remember to set the correct AM or PM. An icon below the time digits is the PM Indicator.

3. Press the Clock Adj Button again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the clock setting mode.

Using the Alarm

Setting the Alarm

1. Press and hold the Alarm Button until the alarm time flashes. Press the Hour and/or Minute Button to set the alarm time. Hold the button for a few seconds to adjust rapidly. Remember to set the correct AM or PM.

2. The alarm will automatically arm after set alarm time and the alarm icon will stay on to indicate alarm is armed.

3. Default alarm sound is iPod but if no iPod is docked or iPod cannot play for some reason or the playing sound level is too low, it will automatically switch to buzzer alarm.

Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function On and Off)

1. Once alarm is armed, press the Alarm Button to disarm it.

2. Press the button again to arm the alarm again.

Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day

When the alarm is sounding, press the Alarm Reset/Power On/Off Button to stop the alarm and reset it to come on the following day at the same time.

Snooze

Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced and come on again about 9 minutes later. Snooze can be pressed several times during the 1 hour alarm cycle.

Sure Alarm

The iH41 has a sure alarm feature so if a backup battery is installed, the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of power failure.

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Using the iH41

Charging your iPod

Note: Please make sure you are using the correct inset for your iPod (see Install iPod Insert) and that it is properly docked into the iH41. Failure to do so may damage your iPod.

While your iPod is docked in the unit and the unit is connected to AC power, it recharges (until fully charged).

Listening to iPod

1. Dock the already playing iPod, the iH41 will automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPod. Note: If the volume is too low on the iPod, iH41 may not detect iPod is in play mode. Press the Power Button on the main unit once or Play/Pause Button to play it.

2. When the iPod is docked and in standby mode, press the Play/Pause Button on main unit to play it. The iPod icon on the display will turn on to show it is power on.

3. Press the iPod Play/Pause Button to pause play; press again to resume it.

4. Press the and Button to adjust the system volume.

5. Press or Button on remote control to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold while track is playing for high speed forward or reverse music search of the current track.

6. You can rotate the unit for viewing video, the iH41 display also will change to fit your view orientation too.

7. To turn off the unit, press the Button on the main unit or remote control. Your iPod will continue charging while in the dock.

Listening to non-docking iPod or other portable audio devices

If you are using an iPod without a docking port or other MP3 player or other portable audio device, you can play it through the iH41 via the Aux-in Jack.

1. Plug one end of an audio patch cord (available at www.ihome.com ) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of the patch cord into the iH41 Aux-in Jack, located on the back of the unit.

2. Press the to turn the iH41 on.

3. Press the or Button on the main unit or on the remote control to adjust the system volume. You may need to adjust your device volume too.

4. To turn off the unit, press the Power Button. Please remember to turn off your device, too.

Watching Videos (iPod models with Horizontal Video Mode)

1. Select a video file on your iPod and press play.

2. Gently turn the unit with docked iPod on its left side. The clock display will adjust to the new orientation.

3. Press Play on the iH41 if needed to turn unit on.

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Using the iH41

Using Sleep Mode

Press the Sleep Button while your iPod is playing to enter sleep mode and continue to press to step through the available sleep times: 90, 60, 30 and 15 (OFF will cancel sleep mode). A sleep icon will appear on the display. The iH41 will play for the number of minutes set, growing gradually softer until shutting off the unit and the iPod at the set time. Press or Button to set sleep volume. Note that sleep volume is separate from normal/alarm volume setting.

Using Dimmer

Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation to adjust the brightness of the LCD display to high, medium, low or off.

Using the EXB effect

Slide the EXB Switch at the back of the unit to the ON position to enable the EXB sound enhancement circuitry, designed to provide bigger bass sound. Slide to OFF to cancel the effect.

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Using The Remote Control Unit

Power Button turns unit ON and OFF

Volume Buttons raise and lower volume on the unit.

Pressing FWD/REV while iPod is inserted will FWD/REV to next/previous track

Pressing and holding FWD/REV while iPod is docked will scan forward/reverse within currently playing track.

Pressing Play/Pause from power off mode will play iPod.

Pressing Play/Pause while iPod is docked and playing will pause iPod. Press again to resume play.

Pressing the mute button will mute the unit. While unit is muted the volume dislpay will flash. Pressing mute again or volume up or down will unmute.

Remote not included

with all iH41

models.

To order a remote,

please visit

www.ihomeaudio.com

The up, down, fwd, rev, menu and enter buttons are used for iPod menu navigation

The shuffle and repeat buttons will activate/deactivate the iPod’s shuffle and repeat modes

The snooze button works exactly same as on main unit.

Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery

Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery (for models with remote control) To order a remote control, visit www.ihomeaudio.com

The remote control battery is already installed at the factory. When the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced, replace the battery with a new one.

1. The battery door is located on the back end of the unit.

2. Slide the battery door to release the battery door latch and remove the battery door.

3. Insert a “CR2032” 3-volt lithium battery. Make sure the polarity (the + and – side of the battery) is correct.

4. Replace the battery compartment door back in the remote control.

NOTE: PLEASE DISCARD BATTERIES PROPERLY

Battery Compartment

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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to assure 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. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note, and adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the instruction and service manual.

1. Water and Moisture - The unit should not be used near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

2. 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 the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

3. Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat source such as radiators, heat register, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

4. 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.

5. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cord 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 cord exits the unit to where it is plugged into an AC outlet.

6. Cleaning - The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

8. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer.

9. Lightning and Power Surge Protection - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet 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.

10. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

11. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord 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.

12. 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 cord should be unplugged and take out batteries from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.

13. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the user’s operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Unit no respond

(no power)

iPod does not dock properly

iPod does not respond to the unit

iPod didn’t charge up

Sound is distorted

Possible Problem

AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall outlet or the connector is not plugged into the power supply jack o the back of the unit

Wall outlet is not functioning

Using wrong iPod insert/ no insert

dock or iPod has obstruction

iPod is not docked properly

Your iPod software is too old

iPod is locked up

iPod is not docked properly

generation iPod

Using 3

iPod is locked up/frozen

iPod battery has problem

Volume level is set too high

Sound source is distorted

Solution

Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit

Plug another device into a wall outlet (same outlet) to confirm the outlet is working

Make sure the dock insert is the proper fit to your iPod

Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

Upgrade software on your iPod via iTunes.

Please make sure your iPod is working properly before dock into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.

Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

iH41 doesn’t support 3

generation iPod

Please make sure your iPod is working properly before dock into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.

Decrease the volume. Turn off EXB bass effect

If iPod original sound source is poor quality, distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers.

Try a difference audio source such as a music CD.

If you are using an iPod Shuffle or external sound source like older generation iPod, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also, try turning bass boost OFF.

Remote Control didn’t work

Battery weak

Remote Control is too far way from main unit

Replace with new battery

Put the Remote Control closer to main unit

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Limited 90-Day 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 90 days 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 $10.00 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 $25.00. 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. If service is still 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 $10.00 ($25.00 without proof of purchase).

4. Send the unit prepaid and insured, to the Factory Service Center listed below.

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 lost 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.

Consumer Repair Department

SDI Technologies Inc.

1330 Goodyear Drive

El Paso, TX 79936-6420

Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com

For any other questions: 1-800-288-2792 Toll Free

iH41-061008-A Printed in China