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    Model iP48 portable rechargeable speaker system for your iPhone ® / iPod ® Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com Model: iP48 (US English version) Print color : Black text on white paper Size of manual: 178mmW x 178mmH Date: Jan 22, 2010 P1[...]

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    Table of Contents 1 2 3-4 5-6 7 8 9 iP48 Quick Start Controls and Indicators Getting Started with your iP48 Using the iP48 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety T rouble Shooting W arranty Information T able of Contents P2 • Place the unit on a level surface away from sour ces of direct sunlight or excessive heat. • Protect your furniture when pla[...]

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    P3 FCC Information This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide r easonable protection against radio and TV interfer ence in a residential ar ea. However , your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating pr operly . T o eliminate interfe[...]

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    iP48 Quick Start P4 4:iPod/iPhone NOTE: If you do not have an insert for your iPod, please visit www .ihomeaudio.com or call iHome toll free at 800-288-2792 to purchase one 3:inserts Select the dock insert for your iPod/iPhone model from the table above and place insert in dock. Never dock an iPod/iPhone without an insert in place. iPod touch 2G in[...]

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    Controls and Indicators Front Panel 2 P5 Dock Speakers Power/Alarm Reset Button Alarm Button V olume “ _ ” (lowers volume) V olume “+” (raises volume) Battery Compartment for Rechargeable Battery Backup Battery Compartment (under door) Snooze/Dimmer Button Display Button Side Panel Line-in Jack AC Adaptor Jack Press display button to r elea[...]

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    Getting Started with your iP48 3 P6 RESET RESET TEST TEST Connecting the AC Adaptor For home operation and to charge your iPhone/iPod, connect the AC adaptor cable plug into the DC jack located under the black tab on the left side of the unit, then plug the AC adaptor into a working outlet. When connected to the AC adaptor, the iP48 charges the int[...]

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    Getting Started with your iP48 4 P7 Recycling Information for Lithium-ion Battery: Battery Removal Caution: Use safety goggles when disassembling your iP48 1. Use Philips screwdriver to r emove screw of internal battery compartment, located behind the dock 2. Remove battery compartment door 3. Disconnect battery connector 4. Do not place in trash. [...]

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    Using iP48 5 P8 Using Time Sync to Set Clock from iPhone/iPod The iP48 allows you to sync its clock with the time setting on the iP48 to the time from your iPhone or r ecent model iPod T ouch, iPod Nano and iPod Classic (older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this featur e). 1. Make sure the iP48 is off. Dock your iPhone/iPod into the i[...]

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    6 Using iP48 P9 Alarm Time Cycle and Snooze Operation Alarm Time Cycle 1. When using AC power, the alarm time cycle is 1 hour. To save battery power, the alarm time cycle is shorter when using battery power (iPhone/iPod alarm cycle is 15 minutes and wake to buzzer is 3 minutes during battery operation). 2. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button after the a[...]

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    A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 7 When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactur ed to ensure 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 8 P11 Symptom Possible Problem Solution Unit doesn’t respond (no power) AC adaptor isn’t plugged into a wall outlet or the connector is not plugged into the power supply jack on the back of the dock Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit Wall outlet is not functioning or [...]

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    9 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 1 year from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first [...]