iHome iDM5 manual

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  • Page 1

    Model: iDM5 iDM5 IB_US Size: 153mm x 120mm (12 pages) Printing color: Black Mat’l: 90gsm book paper Jun. 21, 12. P1 Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com Bluetooth audio system and wireless keyboard with speakerphone[...]

  • Page 2

    T able of Contents Meet Y our Unit /Setup ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Special Keys / Functions ...................................................................................................... 3 Charging Devices with the USB Port ....................................[...]

  • Page 3

    FCC Information • 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 to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits [...]

  • Page 4

    P4 Meet Y our Unit USB Charging Port USB Mode Switch Left Side Rear Bluetooth Button/ Pairing Indicator Light Play/Pause Button Built-in Microphone T op/Front Power Button/Power Indicator light V olume Down Button V olume Up Button Keyboard Bluetooth/Aux-in Switch Power Jack Reset port Aux Line-in Jack 1 DC 5V[...]

  • Page 5

    P5 Meet Y our Unit Included • iDM5 system (keyboard) • 100V-240V universal AC adaptor AC adaptor iDM5 system Setup Attach included power adaptor to working power outlet and the other end to the power jack on the rear of the unit. Resetting the Unit If your unit becomes locked up or otherwise unresponsive, it may require a reset to default facto[...]

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    Press to toggle iPad/iPhone on-screen keyboard control on/off. Note : This key is specific to Apple iOS devices, and will have no effect with other devices. P6 Special keys/functions Previous T rack Next T rack Mute Audio Play/Pause Lower V olume Raise V olume 3[...]

  • Page 7

    P7 Charging Devices with the USB Por t 1. The unit can charge a USB device using the USB charging port on the left side of the unit. A USB cable is not included. 2. T o charge a USB device, connect the standard end of the USB cable to the USB por t and the other end to the device you wish to charge. 3. Monitor your device’ s batter y indicator to[...]

  • Page 8

    Using Bluetooth: Pairing Y our Device NOTE : See the iDM5 Bluetooth Connection Guide for complete pairing details. 1. Move the Bluetooth/Aux-in Switch on the lower right front of keyboard to the Bluetooth position (left). 2. Press and release the Button to tur n on the unit (the light will turn blue). 3. T urn on Bluetooth capability on your device[...]

  • Page 9

    Playing Audio Via Bluetooth 1. Move the Bluetooth/Aux-in Switch to the Bluetooth position to listen to audio streamed wirelessly from your paired iPad, iPhone, iPod or other Bluetooth device. 2. Press and release the Button to turn on the unit. The blue light will flash as the unit searches for a previously paired device, and then turn solid blue w[...]

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    P10 7 Playing Audio via Aux 1. Move the Bluetooth/Aux Switch to the Aux position to listen to audio via aux line-in. 2. Connect a standard 3.5mm stereo audio cable (not included) to the headphone or line-out jack on your audio device and plug the other end into the aux-in jack located on the back of the keyboard. 3. Press and release the Button to [...]

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    When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety . However , improp er use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully befor e installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. T ake spe[...]

  • Page 12

    P12 iDM5-062012-C Printed in China Limited 1 Y ear W arranty iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI T echnologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original p urchase. Should this pro[...]