iHome iH51 User Manual

Model iH51

The Home System

For Your iPod

®

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Table of Contents

Caution Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

A Consumer Guide to product Safety ....................................................................................................................... 2-5

Safety Instructions
FCC Information

Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Using the iH51 ............................................................................................................................................................ 9-10

Replacing iH51 Backup Batteries ..................................................................................................................................10

Install/Replace Backup Battery
Batteries information

Using The Remote Control Unit ................................................................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 12-13

Solucionando problemas ....................................................................................................................................... 14-15

Warranty Information ................................................................................................................................................... 16

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Caution Marking and rating plate was located at bottom enclosure of subwoofer.

WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

AVERTISSEMENT: DANGER D’EXPLOSION LORSQUE LA BATTERIE N’EST PAS

REMPLACÉE CORRECTEMENT.
REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC DES BATTERIES IDENTIQUES OU D’UN TYPE ÉQUIVALENT.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot. Fully insert.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking product

beneath this unit

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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

1. Read these Instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all Warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture , does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

16. Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should
be disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely.

17. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire.

18. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphone can cause hearing loss.

19. The marking plate was located at bottom enclosure of the main unit

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference.

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.

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• 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.

Maintenance

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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.

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quick start: connections

1: subwoofer 2: speakers

subwoofer

receiver

speaker r

sub level

to receiver

speaker r speaker l

speaker lspeaker r

Connect the provided
connector cable from the
back of the subwoofer to
the back of the receiver and
tighten screws.

3: antenna

Snap the AM antenna into the
provided stand, then plug the
antenna cable into the socket
on the back of the iH51. Move
the antenna 12” away.

Attach a speaker cable from the right speaker (R speaker) and left
speaker (L speaker) jacks on the back of the receiver to the jack on
the back of each matching speaker.

4: power

5: backup
batteries

speaker lspeaker r

Plug the AC cable on the
back of the iH51 subwoofer
into a working wall socket

sub level

to receiver

Remove the battery
compartment door on the
bottom of the receiver and
insert 2 AA batteries (match
+ and - polarity to diagram in
compartment). Replace door.

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