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Model iH41 Flip Alarm Clock For Your iPod ® Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com[...]
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Table of Contents Quick Start ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Controls and Indicators / iH41 Display ...............................................................................................................[...]
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1 iH41 Quick start Attach AC adaptor cable to jack on back of the iH41 and plug the other end into a wall socket to play and charge iPod 1: AC power iPod T ouch thin iPod with video (30 GB) Insert 9 3rd Gen nano insert 13 3rd Gen nano iPod with video (60,80 GB) Insert 10 thin (30 GB) iPod with video thin (80GB) iPod classic thick (60, 80 GB) iPod w[...]
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Time Display PM Indicator iPod/iPhone Indicator Alarm Indicator Sleep Indicator DST Indicator Battery Low Indicator 2 Controls and Indicators iH41 Display Display in “iPod” Mode (product is upright) Display in “Movie” Mode (product is sideways) Back Panel DST Switch Expanded Bass Effect Switch Aux-in Jack DC Jack Alarm Button Hour Button Mi[...]
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3 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the iHome iH41 Flip Alarm Clock Radio for your iPod. Designed specifically to work with your iPod T ouch, this system provides high quality audio performance and lets you enjoy videos in horizontal view . Please read this instruction car efully before the appliance is operated and keep it for future r efer[...]
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Using the iH41 Setting Clock 1. Set the DST Switch located on the back of the unit to +1 to add one hour or to -1 to subtract an hour . When set to +1 the DST icon will appear . 2. Press and hold the Clock Adj Button located on the back of the unit until the display flashes. Pr ess the Hour and/or Minute Button to set the time. Hold the button for [...]
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5 Using the iH41 Charging your iPod Note: Please make sure you ar e using the correct inset for your iPod (see Install iPod Insert) and that it is properly docked into the iH41. Failure to do so may damage your iPod. While your iPod is docked in the unit and the unit is connected to AC power , it recharges (until fully charged). Listening to iPod 1[...]
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Using Sleep Mode Press the Sleep Button while your iPod is playing to enter sleep mode and continue to pr ess to step through the available sleep times: 90, 60, 30 and 15 (OFF will cancel sleep mode). A sleep icon will appear on the display . The iH41 will play for the number of minutes set, growing gradually softer until shutting of f the unit and[...]
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7 Using The Remote Control Unit Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery Battery Compartment Pressing FWD/REV while iPod is inserted will FWD/REV to next/previous track Pressing and holding FWD/REV while iPod is docked will scan forward/reverse within currently playing track. Pressing Play/Pause from power off mode will play iPod. Pressing Play/P[...]
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8 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety . However , improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fir e hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully befor e installation and use. Keep these instructions hand[...]
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9 Troubleshooting Symptom Unit no respond (no power) iPod does not dock properly iPod does not respond to the unit iPod didn’t charge up Sound is distorted Remote Control didn’t work Possible Problem AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall outlet or the connector is not plugged into the power supply jack o the back of the unit W all outlet is not [...]
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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 first r[...]