SDI Technologies IW2 User Manual

iW2 User Manual

works with

iHome Connect

Wi-Fi Network Setup app

iHome Sleep

FREE alarm clock app

iHome Radio

Internet radio app

available on the App Store

works with

AirPlay wireless speaker system

English

www.ihomeaudio.com

Welcome to the iHome iW2

Thank you for choosing iHome. The Air Series represents the new frontier of product oﬀerings from iHome that embrace Wi-Fi connectivity and AirPlay, Apple’s new wireless streaming technology.

The iHome iW2 with AirPlay oﬀers the latest experience in home audio entertainment allowing users to stream digital audio over Wi-Fi from iTunes, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring SRS TruBass DSP technology, the iW2 oﬀers ﬁdelity audio with a versatile, space-saving design.

You can use the iW2 to:

Stream music directly from iTunes on your Mac or PC using your home Wi-Fi network

•

Stream your favorite music from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch from your iPod library or popular music apps like

•

PANDORA® and iHeartRadio®, available on the App Store

Dock, charge, and play audio with your iPad, iPhone, iPod with included USB sync cable

•

Add Multiple iHome AirPlay speakers to enjoy multi-room audio anywhere in the home (note: streaming to

•

multiple speakers simultaneously requires iTunes as the source)

Download and enjoy iHome apps available on the App Store:

•

- iHome Sleep, a free music alarm clock app

- iHome Radio, a internet radio music app

- iHome Connect, a network setup app for iHome AirPlay enabled products

Keep reading to discover everything you need to know to get the most from your iHome iW2.

English

iW2 Overview

Contents

1. iW2 speaker

2. Power adaptor

4. USB sync cable

5. Remote control

6. Document pack

bass treble

reset

Rz10

power adaptorStart Guide iW2 Speaker

remote USB sync

cable

Compatibility

USB connector works with:

iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPad, and iPad2.

AirPlay works with:

iTunes, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, and iPad.

For AirPlay, the iW2 must be connected to Wi-Fi with networked access to a Mac or PC running iTunes 10.1 or later; or an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch running iOS 4.2 or later.

iHome Apps:

iHome Sleep and iHome Radio, and iHome Connect apps only work with iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and requires iOS 4.0 or later

Maintenance

Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive hear.

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 watre. Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzene thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit.

English

iW2 Controls

aux-in iPod dock

network setupstatus

12V 3A

TOP PANEL

power

AirPlay Wireless mode

(audio via iOS device or iTunes)

(audio via USB sync cable or aux-in)

iPod mode

aux-in

AC power

USB iPad, iPhone, & iPod docking

(audio & charging)

power

iPod and iTunes music controls

volume

status LED

Green when touching a button on remote Green, blinking when volume is muted

aux-in iPod dock

12V 3A

network setupstatus

REAR PANEL

ﬁrmware status LED

Wi-Fi network setup

ethernet

(direct network connection)

Wi-Fi network status LED

Master power is OFF Green, solid when connected to a Wi-Fi network Red, blinking when NOT connected to a Wi-Fi network

Mode and power control

Volume mute

SRS TruBass

turn DSP audio enhancement on/oﬀ

EQ reset

return eq setting to default

REMOTE

bass treble

reset

Rz14

Volume and music controls

iPod shuﬄe & repeat music playback controls

Bass and treble adjustment

default is 0 for both bass and treble

NOTE: Be sure the remote battery is properly installed before using the iW2 remote control

English

Quick Start

Power

Connect to power source

Press & hold power button

(3 seconds) to power unit ON.

outlet

12V

network setupstatus

aux-in iPod dock

12V 3A

allow 10 seconds to allow system to startup

iPod Local Audio Mode

Dock iPad/iPhone/iPod using iPod USB sync

1 2 3

(iPod and aux-in play in parallel)

cable

network setupstatus

aux-in iPod dock

12V 3A

Press for iPod mode

Press repeatedly to cycle between

standby and ON.

Press & hold (3 seconds) to activate power save mode and reset the iW2.

Note: When the iW2 is in power save mode, you must press & hold to begin using your iW2 speaker.

Press buttons on the iW2 or iW2 remote, in iPod mode, to control your iPod music.

Press buttons to adjust volume.

Note: Use iPod mode for both iPod docking and Aux-in audio playback.

AirPlay Wireless Audio Mode (visit pages 8-9 for Wi-Fi network conﬁguration)

Verify that your iW2 speaker is successfully

1 2 3

Press for AirPlay wireless mode

connected to your Wi-Fi network.

(visit page 8 for connecting your iW2 speaker to your Wi-Fi network)

network setup

status

network setupstatus

aux-in iPod dock

12V 3A

aux-in iPod dock

12V 3A

network setup

status

network setupstatus

Connected Not Connected

Launch iTunes or use your iPad, iPhone, iPad touch. Verify iW2 and AirPlay source device is on same Wi-Fi network.

AirPlay only works with iPod touch, iPhone, iPad,

AirPlay Wireless Audio Mode

Select the iHome iW2 as your AirPlay

4 5

audio speaker

iHome iW2 speaker

Look for the AirPlay logo to select your speaker

Press buttons on the iW2 or use your iTunes, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch controls directly.

Press buttons to adjust volume or control volume on your AirPlay source device.

Note: for AirPlay streaming:

iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch support point-to-point audio streaming to one AirPlay enabled speaker.

iTunes supports point-to-multipoint audio streaming to up to three AirPlay enabled speakers (performance depends on your Wi-Fi network and environment).

or iTunes (Mac or PC)

English

Getting Started

Master Power

The iW2 has a master power mode control interface to power the unit ON or OFF, help conserve energy, and reboot the iW2 speaker. In order for the iW2 speaker to power ON, the unit must be connected to a AC outlet.

Master Power ON - Press & hold Power Button (3 seconds) to boot-up and activate your iW2 speaker. Master Power OFF - Press & hold Power Button (3 seconds) a second time to power the iW2 speaker OFF, conserver energy, and reset the unit.

Note: If the iW2 is in the Master Power OFF state the iW2 will not support iPad/iPod/iPhone charging, remote control commands, AirPlay, network setup, nor Firmware Updates.

Powering your iW2 speaker ON

To power the iW2 speaker ON:

1. Plug AC adaptor into the iW2 speaker, and plug into a live AC wall outlet.

2. Press & hold the Power button (3 seconds) to power the unit ON.

Note: Allow 20 seconds for the speaker to startup before interacting with the iW2 speaker.

3. Press the Power button to switch between power ON and Standby mode.

The iW2 speaker will power ON to AirPlay mode.

1 2

outlet

12V

network setupstatus

aux-in iPod dock

12V 3A

allow 10 seconds to allow system to startup

Reseting your iW2 speaker

Just like your computer, it is sometimes necessary to reset the iW2 speaker to make sure the unit is working properly. To reset and reboot the iW2 speaker:

1. Unplug AC adaptor from the iW2 speaker.

2. Press & hold the Power button (3 seconds) to power the unit ON.

Note: Allow 20 seconds for the speaker to startup before interacting with the iW2 speaker. The iW2 will store your network settings and automatically reconnect to your network if it is detected after being reset or unplugged from AC power.

English

+ 14 hidden pages