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iHome iBN97 manual

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  • Page 1

    iBN97 instruction manual iBN97 IB Size: 153mm x 120mm Printing color: Black Apr . 23, 13. P1 NFC Bluetooth W ireless FM Clock Radio with USB Char ging[...]

  • Page 2

    iBN97 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBN97. This product is designed to provide high quality wireless sound for your iPad, iPhone, iPod, computer , or other Bluetooth audio device. The dual alarms on this iHome clock radio can be set and used independently , so you can program each alarm to wake you up to a paired Bluetooth device,[...]

  • Page 3

    iBN97 FCC Information P3 FCC ID: EMOIBN97 IC: 986B-IBN97 • W arning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t[...]

  • Page 4

    iBN97 T able of Contents Meet Y our iBN97 .......................................................................................................... 1-3 The Display/Setting Up the Unit .......................................................................................... 4 Setting the Clock/ FM Radio ............................................[...]

  • Page 5

    iBN97 1 P5 Included • iBN97 system • 100V -240V universal AC adaptor • 3.5mm audio cable • Backrest power adaptor audio cable backrest iBN97 A removable backrest is included with the unit for best stability when resting a device on top of the unit in either portrait or landscape orientation. 1. T o remove the flat rubberized rest, press dow[...]

  • Page 6

    iBN97 2 P6 Meet Y our iBN97 To p Nap/Clock Set Button Mode Button Power Button T alk/End Buttons NFC Antenna Plus/Minus Settings Buttons V olume Up Button EQ/Pairing Button V olume Down Button Play/Pause and Presets Button W akeup/Alarm Skip Button Sleep Button Snooze/Dimmer Button Microphone Alarm 1 & Alarm 2 Buttons Backrest/Landscape insert[...]

  • Page 7

    DC Jack USB Charging Port Aux-in Jack iBN97 P7 Meet Y our iBN97 Back Bottom 3 usb charging DC 12V 2.5A FM Antenna Backup Batter y Compartment Remove the pull tab before initial use to activate the SureAlarm batter y backup system.[...]

  • Page 8

    iBN97 Using the Setting Up the Unit The Display Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC jack located on the back of the unit and connect the other end to a working wall outlet. 4 P8 Alarm Active Indicator Bluetooth Indicator PM/AM Indicators Date, Alarm time, Mode Indicator: Radio, Bluetooth, Aux-in Time Display Low Backup Batter y Indicator usb [...]

  • Page 9

    iBN97 Using the 5 Setting the Clock FM Radio P9 1. Press and hold the Nap/Clock Set Button for 2 seconds until the clock display flashes and unit beeps. 2. Press the – or + Buttons to adjust the clock to the current time (hold for rapid setting). Make sure you set the correct AM/PM time. The AM and PM indicators appear to the left of the di sp la[...]

  • Page 10

    3. Press the or Buttons to adjust the volume on the unit. T o adjust the tone, press and release the EQ Button as needed to cycle to T reble, Bass or Balance, then press the – or + Buttons to adjust for best sound. 4. When you are through listening, press the Button to turn the unit off. 6 Setting and Using FM Presets FM Radio (cont’d) iBN97 Us[...]

  • Page 11

    iBN97 Using the Setting and Using the Alarms 7 P1 1 This unit has 2 separate alarms, each set the same way . Below we explain how to set alarm 1. T o set alarm 2, follow the same steps using the Alarm 2 Button. 1. Press and hold the Alarm 1 Button for 2 seconds until the alarm time flashes at the bottom of the display . 2. Press the – or + Button[...]

  • Page 12

    iBN97 Using the 8 P12 Setting and Using the Alarms (cont’d) 8. Press the – or + Buttons to adjust the alarm volume on the unit. Note that the alarm volume setting is stored separately from other volume settings. 9. Press the Alarm 1 Button to confirm the alarm settings and exit alarm setting mode. 2 beeps will confirm alarm setting is complete.[...]

  • Page 13

    iBN97 Using the Snooze/Dimmer Button 9 P13 1. T o program Snooze, press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation (when no alarm is sounding). 2. Press the – or + Buttons to select the desired snooze time (between 1 and 29 minutes). 3. Press and release the Snooze/Dimmer Button to confirm Snooze setting. 4. While the alarm is soun[...]

  • Page 14

    iBN97 Using the 10 P14 Using Bluetooth: Pairing and Playing Y our Device Using NFC This unit features wireless NFC pairing, which allows playing NFC–enabled devices to pair and play instantly . For pairing non-NFC devices, please see the following section “Pairing Y our Device Using Standard Bluetooth”. 1. T urn on your Bluetooth–enabled/NF[...]

  • Page 15

    Pairing Y our Device Using Standard Bluetooth 1. T urn on your Bluetooth-enabled device and turn on Bluetooth capability as described in the device’ s user manual. 2. Press the Button to tur n the unit ON. 3. Press and release the Mode Button as needed until the Bluetooth indicator icon appears on the display . 4. Press and hold the EQ/Pairing Bu[...]

  • Page 16

    Playing Audio Via Bluetooth 1. Press and release the Mode Button as needed until the Bluetooth indicator icon appears on the display . 2. Press the Play Pause Button on the unit to play audio from your linked Bluetooth device. 3. Press the – or + Buttons on the unit to go to the previous or next track. (This function may be disabled on some devic[...]

  • Page 17

    usb charging DC 12V 2.5A Playing Audio via Aux-In 1. Connect one end of the included standard stereo 3.5mm audio cable into the aux-in jack on the back of the unit and the other end into the headphone or output jack of your audio device . 2. Press the Button on the unit to turn it on. 3. Press and release the Mode Button as needed until the AUX ind[...]

  • Page 18

    Using FM Radio in Other Countries Different areas of the world use dif ferent FM frequency steps and ranges. By default, this unit is set to USA frequency steps. T o use the radio outside the USA: 1. Make sure unit is OFF . Press and hold the Mode Button for 5 seconds until “USA” appears in the display . 2. Press and release – or + Buttons to[...]

  • Page 19

    Replacing and Installing Clock Backup Batter y Note: The CR2450 lithium batter y is included in the unit. Please pull out the batter y pull tab before you use the unit. This model is equipped with a batter y backup circuit that will maintain the time and alarm time settings in the event of a temporar y power interruption. The batter y backup circui[...]

  • Page 20

    Unit doesn’t respond (no power) • Check that all connections are correct and properly plugged in. • Make sure your device is properly paired with the iBN97. • Make sure the Power is ON. Unit doesn’t respond (locked up or frozen) The unit may need to be reset. T o do so, disconnect the unit from AC power and remove the backup batter y . Le[...]

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    Consumer Product Safety Guide 17 When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure 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, and keep these instructions handy [...]

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    18 8. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer . 9. L ightning and Power Surge Protection – Unplug the unit from the wall socket 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 du[...]

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    Limited 1 Y ear W arranty iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI), warrants this product to be free from defec ts in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactor y manner ,[...]