iHome iH19 manual

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    Model iH19 The Portable System For Your iPod ® Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com THIS UNIT WILL NOT CONTROL OR CHARGE 3G iPod iH19 IB in USB version Print color : Black Size of manual: 178mmW x 178mmH Aug 8, 06[...]

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    Table of Contents Maintenance • Place the unit on a level surface away from sour ces of direct sunlight or excessive heat. • Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquer ed finish. A cloth or other protective material should be placed between it and the furniture. • Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened on[...]

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    Quick Start 2:power 1 1:batteries 3:iPod 4:mounting clamp 5:attach unit Attach AC adaptor cable to jack on top of the iH19 and plug the other end into a working wall socket to charge and play iPod. Does not charge batteries. Gently insert connector plug into iPod and place iPod in iH19 docking pocket. Press both sides of connector plug to release i[...]

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    Controls and Indicators T op Panel Front Panel 2  Line in Jack  Hold Switch  Headphone Jack  AC Adaptor Jack  Reverse Button  V olume Decrease  Volume Increase  Forward Button  P lay / Pa us e B ut ton (Hold 3 seconds for OFF)  LED Light[...]

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    Using the iH19 3 Connecting iH19 to Power Source a) Plug the AC adaptor cable into the  AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120 VAC wall socket. If an iPod is properly connected, it will begin charging, indicated by a flashing blue  LED. The iH19 also operates on 4 “AA” batteries (see page 4 for information on installing/rep[...]

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    4 Batteries Installation Install/Replace Batteries The iH19 uses 4 “AA” batteries for portable playing. The iH19 will not charge your iPod while operating on batteries. If sound becomes weak or distorted, it is time to replace the batteries. • Open the battery compartment cover located below the jacks on the unit. • Insert 4 “AA” batter[...]

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    A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 5 When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensur e your personal safety . However , improper use can r esult in potential electrical shock or fire hazar ds. Please read all safety and operating instructions car efu lly before installation and use, and keep these instructio[...]

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    T rouble Shooting 6 iH19 does not turn off iH19 does not turn on no batteries are installed improper shut down/ button not held long enough Install fresh batteries Install fresh batteries HOLD the Play/Pause button for 3 seconds to turn unit off Hold switch is in on position, locking controls Slide hold switch to off position iPod didn’t charge u[...]

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    7 NOT A: Cuando el adaptador AC está conectado, su iPod se cargará (con o sin las pilas instaladas). No se carga SÓLO con pilas. Síntoma Posible Problema Solución Solución De Problemas La unidad o el adaptador se calientan después de reproducir durante largo rato a volumen alto Es normal Apague la unidad un rato o baje el volumen El iH19 no [...]

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    3 8 iHome Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to fir[...]