Sylvania SIP3050 User Manual

iMode

MODEL NO. SIP3050

MICRO SYSTEM DOCKING STATION FOR iPOD

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SERIES

PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:

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

ATTENTION:

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

FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or
use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the
modifications are expressly
approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the
authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.

SURGE PROTECTORS:
It is recommended to use a
surge protector for AC
connection. Lightning and power
surges ARE NOT covered under
warranty for this product.

WARNING:

~TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
~TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.

INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the unit, be sure to read all operat­ing instructions carefully. Please note that these
are general precautions and may not pertain to
your unit. For example, this unit may not have
the capability to be connected to an outdoor
antenna.

1. Read these instructions.

All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions.

The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings.

All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions.

All operating and use instructions should be fol­lowed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

Do not use this product near water and mois­ture, for example: near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

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

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This prod­uct should never be placed near or over a radia­tor or heat source. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a book­case or rack unless proper ventilation is provid­ed or the manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.

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. If 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 the 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

An appliance and cart combina­tion should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination
to overturn.

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

To protect your product from a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to light­ning and power-line surges.

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. Power source.

This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other
source, refer to the operation instructions.

16. Power lines.

An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

18. Object and liquid entry.
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any
type of liquid on the product.

19. Outdoor antenna grounding.
If an outside antenna is connected to the prod­uct, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70
provides information with respect to proper to
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis­charge product, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge product, connec­tion to grounding electrodes and requirements
for the grounding electrodes.

20. Service.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

21. Replacement parts.
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that have
the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire or
electric shock or other hazards.

22. Safety check.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operation condition.

23. Wall or ceiling mounting.

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceil­ing only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Damage requiring service.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
service to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions.

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged.

b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the product.

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by fol-

lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will and require exten­sive work by a qualified technician to restore in
the product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance-this indicates a need for service.

25. Note to CATV system installer.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV sys­tem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper ground­ing and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding sys­tem of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.

NOTE: Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel Servicing is required when the unit
has been damaged in any way such as the
following: the power-supply coredor plug has
been damaged, liquid has been spilled into unit,
the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture,
the unit has been dropped or the unit does not
operate normally.

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POWER SOURCE

AC Operation:

Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to
its full length. Insert the small plug of the AC
power cord to the unit. Insert the AC plug of
the cord into any convenient 120V 60Hz
household outlet.
Please note that this unit is equipped with a
polarized AC plug which has one blade wider
than the other. This is a safety feature to
reduce the likelihood of electric shock. This polarized AC plug will only fit in a polarized
AC outlet. If you find that you cannot insert this plug you’re your outlet, you may have an
obsolete non-polarized outlet. Please do not try to defeat this safety feature by using a
non-polarized adaptor or by filling the wider blade to make it fit into your outlet. If this plug
does not fit into your outlet, you should contact a qualified licensed electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet.

Protect Your Furniture:

This model is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from moving
when you operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from non-migrating rubber mate­rial specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture.
However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning
sprays may cause the rubber ‘feet’ to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on
the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you
purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home
improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber
‘feet’ before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.

AC Plug

AC Outlet

Battery Install:

CR2032

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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device:

1.Use only the size and type of battery specified.

2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery
compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.

3.Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.

4.If the batteries in the device are consumed or the device is not to be used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5.Do not try to recharge the battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s instructions.)

6.Do not dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explodes or leak.

7.Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.

Connecting the Speakers

1. Connect the external speakers to the unit by plugging the speaker cables into the

corresponding speaker jacks on the unit.

L

R

AUX IN

SPEAKERS

AC~

Connecting the Headphone

For private listening, connect headphone (not included) into the Phones Jack on the rear of unit. The
speakers will be disconnected when headphone are inserted into the jack.

Locations of Controls

1

8

2

3

4

5

18

14

9

10

11

12

13

6

7

5

Locations of Controls

17 16

L

R

15

19

21

22

23

SPEAKERS

AUX IN

AC~

20

28

29

30

24

25

26

27

31

32

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Control Definitions

1 Standby Button

Press the Standby Button to turn the unit on or off (Standby mode)

2 CLOCK SET Button

Press and hold this button then press the HOUR button at the same time to set hour. Press the MIN button

to set minute.

3 Hour Button

4 Minute Button

5 DBBS Button (Dynamic Bass Boost System)

Press to turn DBBS on, the DBBS Indicator will lit. Press again to turn it off, the DBBS Indicator will not lit.

6 Volume Knob

Turn to adjust volume.

7 LCD Display

8 AUX - iPod - RADIO Function Selector

~ Slide to RADIO position to turn on the radio.
~ Slide to iPod to playback the music from the connected iPod.
~ Slide to AUX to playback the music from the connected external audio device via AUX IN Jack.

9 Band Switch

~ Slide to AM when receiving the AM band Radio stations.
~ Slide to FM when receiving the FM band radio stations.

10 IR

Infrared Sensor

11 Play/Pause Button

Press to play or pause the playback of the docked iPod

12 & 13 Skip/Search / Buttons

~ Press the Skip/Search Buttons to skip tracks on a docked iPod.

~ Press and hold the Skip/Search Buttons to search through individual tracks on a docked iPod.

14 Tuning Knob

Turn to searching the radio stations.

15

Headphone Jack

16

AUX IN Jacks

17

Speaker Jacks

18 DBBS On Indicator

19 FM Antenna

20 AC Cord

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Control Definitions

21 DBBS Button (Dynamic Bass Boost System)

22 STANDBY Button

23 MENU Button

24 Skip/Search Buttons

25 REPEAT Button

26 CHAPTER +/- Buttons

27 PLAYLIST / Buttons

28 Play/Pause Button

29 Stop Button

30 SELECT Button

31 SHUFFLE Button

32

ALBUM / Buttons

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Setting the Clock

1. Press and hold the CLOCK Set Button.

2. While holding the CLOCK Set Button, press the Hour Button to adjust the hour and
the Minute Button to adjust the minute.

3. When finished, release the CLOCK Set Button.

Radio Operations:

Press the Standby Button on the unit or Remote Control to power on the unit.

1.

2. Slide the RADIO/iPod/AUX selector to RADIO position.

3. Slide the Band Switch to AM or FM as desired. (Note: If stereo FM radio station is
receiving, the unit will play it in stereo mode automatically without any indicators.)

4. Turn the Tuning Knob to receive the desired radio station. The radio frequency
of the selected station will appear on the display.

5.

Turn the Volume Knob to adjust volume as desire.

6.

When finished listening, press the Standby button to power off the unit.

ANTENNAS

AM - This unit has a build in ferrite rod antenna, which provides adequate reception in
most areas. If reception is weak, turn the unit to improve reception.
FM - The FM Wire Antenna is for FM reception only. If reception is weak, adjust the
location of the antenna.

Connecting to an External Audio Player using the AUX IN Jack

1. Insert one side of the 3.5mm audio connection cable (not included) to the AUX IN
Jack on the rear of unit.

2. Insert the other side of the connection cable to the Phones jack /Line out jack/Aux
Out jack of the external audio device. (Such like the non-dockable iPod Player, MP3
Player, CD Discman ..etc)

3. Slide the AUX/iPod/RADIO Selector to AUX IN position.

4. Power on both units.

5. Play the music in the connected external audio device as usual.

6. Turn the VOLUME Knob to adjust volume.

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Docking an iPod

1. Select the correct iPod adapter as the table below to matching your iPod.

iPod Adapter #8 - iPod Nano (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, 4th Gen)
iPod Adapter #10 - iPod (4th Gen, 5th Gen (Video), iPod Classic)
iPod Adapter #13 - iPod Nano (3rd Gen)
iPod Adapter #14 - iPod Touch (1st Gen, 2nd Gen)

2. Insert the selected iPod adaptor to the docking on the unit then insert the iPod to
the docking as the figure on the right.

3. Slide the RADIO/iPod/AUX IN Selector to iPod position

4. Power on the unit as previous procedures. The unit will start
playback the music in the connected iPod automatically.

5. Turn the VOLUME Knob to adjust volume.

6. During playback:
A. Press the Play/Pause Button on the unit or Remote Control
to pause, press again to resume normal playback.
B. Press the Skip/Shearing Button repeatedly to skip tracks
as desire.
C. Press and hold the Skip/Searching Button to fast searching the specify
section as desire.
D. Press the Stop Button on Remote Control to stop playback.
E. Press the REPEAT Button on the remote Control to set the repeat mode to Repeat
One (play the current track repeatedly) or Repeat All (play all the tracks in the
iPod repeatedly.) as desire. The correspondence icon will appear on the iPod's screen.
F. Press the SHUFFLE Button on the Remote Control to turn the random playback
mode ON or OFF. The correspondence icon will appear or disappear on the iPod's screen.
G. Press the CHAPTER + or - Buttons on the Remote Control repeatedly to select the
pervious/next chapter as desire.
H. Press the PLAY LIST Buttons on the Remote Control repeatedly to select the
pervious/next play list as desire.
I. Press the ALBUM Buttons on the Remote Control repeatedly to select the
pervious/next album as desire.
J. Press the MENU Button on the Remote Control to return to pervious menu as press
the MENU Button on the iPod.
K. Press the direction buttons on the Remote Control to moving the cursor on
the iPod's menu.
L. Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Control to confirm your selection as
press the center Button on the iPod.

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NOTES ON CLEANING:

~ Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

~ For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution,
wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any
type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they
may damage the surface of the unit.

~ If you use a chemical-saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that
product's instructions.

General Specification:

Power Source: AC~120V, 60Hz
Power Source of Remote Control:

Power Consumption: 14 Watt
Audio Output Power: 2 Watt/Channel
Radio Frequency: AM 530-1710 KHz, FM 88 -108 MHz

Accessories:
1 x Instruction Manual
4 x iPod docking adaptors
1 x Remote Control (1 x CR 2032 button cell included)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

DC 3V, 1 x “CR2032” size
battery (Included)

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workman-ship,
provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.

Should you have any problem with this product, please and it is highly recommended to visit our website at

www.curtisint.com

operating manuals and trouble shooting tips on our website which gives you the answer on most of the
questions you could have in operating the unit.

C.I. Service Dept. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days on
parts and 90 days on labor. If you originally purchased your product more than 90 days ago, a repair fee
may apply.

Nothing within this warranty shall imply that C.I. will be responsible or liable for any damage to any items
placed in this product, whether due to any defect of the product, or its use, whether proper or improper.

Save as herein provided, C.I. Service Dept. (Canada) or C.I. Service Dept. (USA), there are no other
warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by C.I. or its
authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any
warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or
statue is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, C.I. Service Dept. (Canada) or C.I. Service
Dept. (USA), shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property, including the unit itself,
howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the
purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless C.I. from any claim
for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.

before you take any other steps as we have additional copies of instruction manuals,

TERMS OF WARRANTY

EXCLUSIONS

TO OBTAIN REPAIRS UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY

1. The original purchaser must present a copy of the original bill of sale and the service warranty card.

2. Any alterations, abuse, misuse, battery corrosion or accidental damage voids the warranty.

3. The warranty does not cover cabinets and accessories.

4. No warranty or insurance contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by power
failure; damage in transit or when moving the unit; improper power supply; use for commercial or
industrial purposes; service calls resulting in customer education, etc.

5. The defective product should be mailed to:

Canada U.S.A

C.I. Service Dept. C.I. Service Dept.

315 Attwell Dr 2215 Kenmore Avenue

Ste 100

Toronto, Ontario Buffalo, N.Y.

M9W 5C1 14207

For service assistance and product information, please call: 1-800-968-9853.

If mailing the product, the freight must be prepaid and a money order for $7.00 should be included
to cover the cost of insurance and the return of the product.

6. C.I. reserves the right to repair or replace the parts which have become defective.

Model No. Date Purchased Serial No.