Troubleshooting - iHome iDN38 Instruction Book

Symptom
Sound is distorted Volume level is set too high
Sound source is distorted
EQ settings are too high. For example, if the
bass is set too high, your music may not sound
as good
Unit/adaptor gets This is normal
warm after extended
play at high volume
Snooze time Custom snooze time not set
is too long/short
Alarm not working AM/PM time/alarm time not set correctly
Alarm time or source selected for alarm 2 , not
alarm 1 or vice versa
Wake schedule setting is not correct
Calendar is not set correctly, which can affect
wake schedule alarm operation
iPod models such as iPod mini, iPod
Time sync didn't
classic do not support time sync function
work
Time sync is turned OFF

Troubleshooting

Possible Problem Solution
Decrease the volume
If the iPhone/iPod/iPad original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor
quality, distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers.
Try a different file from a trusted source such as iTunes.
If you are using an external sound source like older generation of iPod
or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also
try turning bass boost OFF.
Lower EQ settings.
Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume
Press and hold Snooze button then the + or – Button to adjust
When setting clock or alarm time, take note of the AM/PM indicators
Make sure to set the alarm time and source for the alarm icon 1 or 2
that is shown on the clock display
7 days is every day alarm, weekday is Mon-Fri, and weekend is Sat-Sun.
See page 6 for setting alarms.
See page 5 for setting Clock/Calendar Section. For fast setting, press
and release the Time Sync/Set Button to sync time to a docked iOS
device or one connected via USB.
Make sure you are using an iPad, iPhone or recent iPod touch. If not
available, set time manually (see page 5).
Press and hold the Time Sync/Set Button for 2 seconds. If "OFF"
appears on the display, press and release the – or + Button to cycle to
"SYNC".
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