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Jensen JiMS-198i manual

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  • Page 1

    DOCKING MUSIC SYSTEM FOR iPod ® and iPhone TM OWNER’S MANUAL JiMS-198i (iPod/iPhone Not Included) ALARM 1 ALARM 2 FM STEREO PM PLEASE READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.[...]

  • Page 2

    1 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your[...]

  • Page 3

    2 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 for future reference. Take special[...]

  • Page 4

    3 15. IMPORTANT NOTES Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 16. 17. 18. Avoid installing the unit in locations described below: • Places exposed to direct sunlight[...]

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    4 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Radio Receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used i[...]

  • Page 6

    5 AC-DC ADAPTOR CONNECTION The unit is powered by an external AC - DC Power Adaptor with an output of 10V DC - 1400mA (included). (1) Firmly and securely plug the adaptor's AC plug into a household AC wall adaptor. (2) Insert the adaptor's DC output plug into the DC -IN jack on the back of the unit. BATTERY BACK – UP SYSTEM The radio is[...]

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    6 Open the battery compartment door on the bottom of the cabinet. Insert 2 “AA” size batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity diagram engraved inside the compartment. Replace the battery compartment Door. IMPORTANT :Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit. Alkaline-type batt[...]

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    7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 15. MONO / STEREO / PLAY / PAUSE BUTTON 8 1 0 11 1 1 2 6 1 6 3 1 5 7 9 13 14 4 5 2 17 18 1. SHUFFLE / PRESET- BUTTON 2. REPEAT / PRESET+ BUTTON 3. MEMORY / SET BUTTON 4. TUNE+ / UP BUTTON 5. TUNE- / DOWN BUTTON 6. SNOOZE BUTTON 7. NAP BUTTON 8. ALARM 1 BUTTON 9. ALARM 2 BUTTON 10. SLEEP BUTTON 11. ON / OFF BUTT[...]

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    8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 3 4 2 5 13 6 6 ALARM 1 ALARM 2 FM STEREO PM 78 9 1 0 1 1 12 1. ALARM 1 INDICATOR 2. ALARM 2 INDICATOR 3. MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY 4. FM STEREO INDICATOR 5. PM CLOCK INDICATIOR 6. SPEAKER 7. DC INPUT JACK 8. HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK 9. TIME ZONE SWITCH 10. AM LOOP ANTENNA JACK 11. AUX IN JACK 12. FM ANTENNA 13. BAT[...]

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    9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO TIME SET This unit features an Automatic Time Set system powered by 2 X “AA” batteries (3V DC) (Included), so you will not need to set the clock time when first plugged in. After the unit is plugged in, the LED display will show the time automatically. You will only need to set the correct time zone and daylight sa[...]

  • Page 11

    10 RADIO OPERATIONS SETTING THE CLOCK In case the back-up batteries are accidentally removed. You will need to set the clock manually. If the LED display is blinking 1. In standby mode, press the UP button to increase or press the DOWN button to decrease the minutes setting. 2. Press and hold the UP / DOWN button to fast forward/backward the clock [...]

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    11 FM STEREO / MONO RECEPTION 1. This unit provides FM STEREO and FM MONO settings. In stereo mode, the unit will automatically switch to stereo when a FM stereo broadcast is received. The FM ST indicator turns on. 2. To receive a weak (noisy) FM station, press the MONO/STEREO button once to switch the FM mode to “MONO”. The FM ST indicator tur[...]

  • Page 13

    12 PLAYBACK 1. To play your iPod, insert the adaptor included with your iPod into the docking bay area. To play your iPhone, insert the included adaptor into the docking bay area. Your iPod / iPhone can now be docked by placing the connector on the bottom of the iPod / iPhone onto the connector in the docking bay. Note: 1. Please be careful when do[...]

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    13 Insert the plug of your headphones (not included) into the Headphone jack, on the back of the unit and you can now listen in private. When using headphones, the speakers will be disconnected automatically. NOTE: READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR HEADPHONES 1. Avoid extended play at very high volume as it may impair your hearing. [...]

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    14 NOTE : The last radio station you listen to will be the same station you will wake to. 3. The radio will automatically turn on and the ALARM indicator will flash when the alarm time is reached. The volume starts softly and becomes gradually louder. 4. The radio alarm will keep sounding for 60 minutes and then automatically shut off and resets fo[...]

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    15 You may active the SNOOZE function manually after the alarm sounds by pressing the SNOOZE button. The snooze time can be adjusted from 1 ~ 30 minutes. The default snooze time setting is 9 minutes. SNOOZE TIME SETTING: 1. In standby mode, press and hold the SNOOZE for 3 seconds, the display shows current snooze time and flashes. 2. Press the UP /[...]

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    16 The Sleep Timer allows you to set the unit automatically power off after a selected sleep time duration is set. Sleep time function can be set from 1 minute to 120 minutes. 1. In unit power ON mode, press the SLEEP button to enter SLEEP setting. LED flashing and showing “90”. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly, it shows 90-60-30-15-OFF (displ[...]

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    17 Note: If you connected the Line Out Jack of your external device then you only need to adjust the volume control of this system. If you connected the Headphone Jack of your external device then you may need to adjust both the volume control of your external device and the volume control of this system to find the most desirable volume setting. -[...]

  • Page 19

    18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom The unit does not respond (no power) iPod / iPhone does not respond to the speaker system iPod / iPhone does not charge up AM band is too noisy Sound is distorted Unit gets warm after extended play at high volume This is normal. Turn the unit off for a period of time or lower volume. Volume level is set too high. If[...]

  • Page 20

    19 Power Supply Power Adaptor (included): Input: AC120V ~60Hz Output: DC10V, 1400mA Battery Back-up for Clock: 2 X DC1.5V ‘AA’ (UM-3) Frequency Range AM 520 – 1710 kHz, 10 kHz tuning step FM 87.5 – 108 MHz, 0.1 MHz tuning step "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and [...]