Magnasonic IP870k user guide

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IP870k

iPod Docking Station with AM/FM Radio

French Model Name

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USER’S GUIDE

Thank you for your purchase of this Magnasonic product. Please read this

instruction manual carefully before using product to ensure proper use.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Merci d’avoir fait l’achat de cet appareil Magnasonic. Veuillez lire le

présent guide attentivement avant de faire fonctionner l’appareil pour vous

assurer de l’utiliser correctement. Conservez le présent guide dans un

endroit sûr an de pouvoir vous y référer au besoin.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What’s In The Box 2
Warnings 3
Important Safety Instructions 4
Getting Started 5

Powering the Unit On 5
Battery Installation 5

Radio Operation 5

FM Antenna 5

iPod Operation 5

Listening to Older iPod’s 6

Charging Your iPod 6
Troubleshooting 7
Specications 7

MAGNASONIC Warranty 8

What’s In The Box

• iPod Docking Station and AM/FM Radio

• AC Power Cord

• iPod Bracket

• User Manual

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WARNINGS

WARNING

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as

newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, clothing, etc.

• No open ame source, such as a lit candle, should be placed on the apparatus.

• It shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids, such as a

vase, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Do not place the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation.

• The batteries (Battery pack or installed batteries) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

direct sunlight, re or the like.

• Excessive volume from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

• The wall outlet that the main AC plug of the unit is connected to, should not be obstructed OR

should be easily accessible during intended use

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids,
such as a vase, shall be placed on apparatus

• To be completely disconnected, the main AC plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from
the outlet. The wall outlet that the main AC plug of the apparatus is connected to, should not be
obstructed OR should be easily accessible during intended use

• The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus

• The caution marking is located at the bottom of apparatus

• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, radiators, re, etc.

Portable Cart Warning

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS

Front of Unit

Back of Unit

1. Adjustable Dock Dial

2. Volume Control

3. Function Switch [Radio /
iPod / AUX(OFF)]

4. Speaker

5. LCD Display

6. Skip Down Button

7. Play/Pause Button

8. Skip Up Button

9. Band Switch

10. Tuning Control

11. iPod Connector

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12. Earphone Jack

13. Aux In Jack

14. FM Antenna

15. AC Socket

GETTING STARTED

Powering the Unit On:

Connect the AC power cord to the AC socket on the back of the unit, plug the other
end of the power cord from the unit into an appropriate 120V ~ 60Hz power outlet.

Battery Installation:

1. Disconnect the main AC plug from the wall outlet to ensure there is no power to
the unit.

2. Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit.

3. Install 8 UM-2 size “C“ batteries into the compartment, ensuring the polarity is
correct.

Note: Installing the batteries incorrectly can cause the unit to malfunction or become

damaged.

RADIO OPERATION

Choosing a Station and Listening to the Radio:

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to the RADIO position.

2. Set the BAND switch to your choice of radio reception, AM or FM, the current
radio station will be displayed on the LCD screen on the front of the unit.

3. Adjust the TUNING control to tune to your desired radio station.

4. Adjust the VOLUME control to your desired level.

FM Antenna:

For best reception of FM radio stations, fully extend the antenna, adjust to hear the
best reception. For AM reception, the antenna is built into the unit, rotate the whole
unit to nd best reception.

iPOD OPERATION

Note: Turn off your iPod before docking on the unit.

1. Turn the ADJUSTABLE DOCK dial until the arrow points to your model of iPod.
For iPod models or MP3 players not listed on the dial, manually adjust the dial
to the depth that ts your iPod best.

2. Set the FUNCTION switch to the iPod position.

3. Place your iPod on the connector, the iPod will turn on automatically.

4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start and stop playback of the iPod.

5. Press the SKIP UP button to go to the next track.

6. Press the SKIP DOWN button to go back to the beginning of a track, press the
SKIP DOWN button twice to go to the previous track.

7. Adjust the VOLUME control to your desired level.

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iPOD OPERATION CONTINUED

Listening to Older iPods, iPod Shufe, and other portable audio
devices:

1. If using an older iPod, iPod shufe, MP3 player, or other portable device,
connect the auxiliary cable from the headphone jack on the MP3 player, to the
AUX-IN jack on the back side of the unit.

2. Set the FUNCTION switch to the AUX/OFF position.

3. Use the controls on your iPod or MP3 player regularily to adjust the volume, and
to control the playback of the MP3 player.

4. You may also have to adjust the VOLUME control on the unit if playback is too
quiet or loud.

Charging Your iPod:

While your iPod is docked, powered on, and the docking unit is connected to AC
power, the docking unit will charge the iPod until fully charged.

Note: The iPod will not charge during radio receiving.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

Unit does

not respond

(appears

to have no

power)

iPod does not
dock properly

iPod does not

respond to

the unit when

docked

Main AC cord is not

plugged into an outlet,

or the AC plug is not

plugged into the back

of the unit

Wall outlet is not

functional

Using an incorrect iPod

bracket

iPod is not installed on
the connector properly

iPod is not installed on
the connector properly

iPod software is too old

• Ensure that the main AC plug is
plugged into an electrical wall
outlet

• Ensure the AC plug is plugged
into the back of the unit

• Try plugging another device you
know to be functional in the same
outlet to ensure the outlet has
power

• Ensure the iPod bracket is the
proper one for your model of iPod

• Remove your iPod from the dock
and check for any obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and
on your iPod, then re-seat it in
the dock

• Remove your iPod from the dock
and check for any obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and
on your iPod, then re-seat it in
the dock

• Update software on your iPod
from the Apple Website

For details please visit:
www.apple.com/ipod/download

Note: Apple has no afliation with the

Magnasonic Brand whatsoever.

No sound

coming from

speakers

Input source volume

is low

• Increase the volume on the audio
source, and then on the unit itself
if volume is still too low

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Range AM 540 - 1600 KHz

FM 88 - 108 MHz

Power Supply AC 120V ~ 60 Hz

DC 12V (8 x UM-2 Size ‘C‘ Batteries)

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