Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE SCAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Safety Information following the operating instructions. Adjust only grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improving adjustment of other discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, controls may result in damage and will often require location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to extensive work by a qualifi...
Safety Information Precautions for the Unit This equipment generates, uses and can SECURITY radiate radio frequency energy and, if not • Before operation, check if the voltage of the installed and used in accordance with the unit is in line with the local voltage. instructions, may cause harmful interference •...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the iSymphony KW-1008 Audio System with Wireless Speakers. Please be sure to read this manual carefully and completely to make sure you understand all of the exciting features and functions included in your new system.
Unpacking the Unit Carefully remove the unit from the carton and • iPod adaptor (x8) remove all packing material from the unit. Check that all the following items are in the box: • Wireless main unit If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Wireless speakers may be placed anywhere within the room, or in another room within 100 feet of the wireless main unit. Since there is no physical connection between the system components, feel free to be creative with your system layout. iSymphony wireless systems are also wall-mountable for additional fl exibility.
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Basic System Setup Follow these 5 steps to complete basic system setup. 1. Choose a suitable location for the system components. • Remember, the wireless main unit and each speaker will need a power outlet for operation. 2. Connect the wireless main unit and both speakers to AC power. •...
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Basic System Setup 4. Select the Correct iPod Dock Adapter When connecting an iPod to this iPod Dock, please ensure that the correct adapter plate is used. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE iPod. This iPod Dock comes with 8 removable dock adapters. Using the connect adapter ensure the proper fi...
Location of Controls Speaker 1. STANDBY button 6. PLAY/PAUSE 2. VOL + button 7. PAIRING button 3. VOL – button 8. POWER LED 4. SKIP FORWARD 9. MUTE LED 5. SKIP BACKWARD 10. LINK LED Illuminated Non-illuminated Flashing Link LED (Dual color Green –...
Operating Instructions Volume Controls • Make sure that you have fully extended the To increase or decrease the system volume press FM antenna wire and connected the AM the VOL + or VOL – keys located on: antenna. • Remote control •...
Operating Instructions EQ (Electronic Preset Equalizer, on DBBS (Dynamic Bass Boost, remote remote control only) control only) The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the • Press the DBBS button on the remote control sound characteristic for the most popular types to increase the bass response.
Compatible Storage Devices IMPORTANT: • This player can play normal (pre-recorded) This system supports playback of music from CD discs plus CD Recordable and CD CD discs as well as USB and fl ash memory card Rewritable discs. The ability of this unit to devices.
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Compatible Audio Formats • The unit supports playback of songs in CD- fi le system. The system can read media audio (pre-recorded CDs), mp3 and Windows containing up to 16 levels of directories, 99 Media formatted Audio (WMA). This unit total directories and up to 999 total fi...
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Inserting and Removing Flash Devices Flash devices are inserted into compatible openings on the right side panel of the unit. Inserting and removing Flash Cards • Insert the card into the slot by gently pressing into position until it locks in place. Cards can only be inserted one way.
iPod Operation Using the iPod Dock you can play music from the iPod through the unit’s speakers and operate with the remote control. The unit comes with eight removable dock adapters to ensure the proper fi t for your iPod and to help reduce stress on the connector when operating the iPod. When connecting an iPod to this iPod Dock, please ensure that the correct adapter plate is used.
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iPod Operation Universal dock adapter number: iPod description Capacity iPod touch 8GB, 16GB iPod nano (3rd 4GB, 8GB generation) iPod nano (2nd 2GB, 4GB, generation) iPod classic 80GB U2 iPod with video 30GB 5G iPod with video 30GB 5G iPod with video 60GB, 80GB iPod nano...
CD Operation Normal Playback To pause temporarily during CD playback: • Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. • The sound stops and the elapsed time To start CD playback: shows on the display, but the disc continues 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD” spinning.
CD Operation Repeat Playback Random Playback The Repeat function in this system allows you to The Random playback feature allows you play all continuously repeat a single track, or the entire the tracks on the disc in random order. You can disc.
CD Operation Programmed Playback • The player will play all the tracks that you programmed in the desired sequence. After The programmed playback feature allows you to the last programmed track has played the program a total of 20 tracks in any desired order. player stops, but the programmed sequence You may program the same track to play several remains in the memory.
Playing MP3 & WMA CDs 2. Press the FOLDER UP / DN button Most of the normal CD operations described repeatedly to select album “03”. The track will in this manual also apply to MP3/WMA CDs. show “001”. However there are a few differences in MP3 WMA CD playback functions, and these are described on the following pages.
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Playing MP3 & WMA CDs To repeat all the tracks in a single directory • In this example the MP3/WMA CD contains (or Album): a total of 09 Directories (Albums) and 193 1. Begin playback as usual. Tracks (Files). 2. Press the REPEAT button 3 times. •...
Memory Card Operation To play MP3/WMA audio fi les stored on SD/ NOTE: MMC Memory Cards: The memory card slot on this system enables 1. Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until playback of songs only in MP3 and WMA formats the main display shows “CARD”.
USB Operation To play MP3/WMA audio fi les stored on USB NOTE: storage devices: The USB port on this system enables playback 1. Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until of songs only in MP3 and WMA formats (without the main display shows “USB”. DRM).
Radio Operation To select the radio mode: To preset stations in the tuner memory: • Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until You can store up to 20 of your favorite stations in the main display shows “FM”. FM frequency the tuner memory for easy recall at any time. will appear on the display.
Other Functions Setting Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 Setting the Clock The dual alarms are set in the following When the AC power is connected, “12:00” will sequence: appear on the display. The clock can only be set • Set Alarm Set time Set mode while the unit is off.
Other Functions To set the alarm mode: 7. Press the ENTER button when you see “Set mode”. 8. Press the button to select the alarm wake up mode (FM, CD, USB, Card, iPod or Buzzer) and then press the ENTER button. To set the alarm day (frequency): 9.
Speaker Pairing and Adding Additional Speakers Your iSymphony KW-1008 comes from the factory • If the right speaker the PAIRING button is already paired and ready to communicate with pressed: the two wireless speakers included in the box. Additional speakers are available for purchase from selected retailers and online.
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Speaker Pairing and Adding Additional Speakers 4. At this stage you may choose to set this • Powering ON or OFF any speaker in the pair of speakers as Master Group speakers Master Group will power ON or OFF all or Slave Group speakers.
Connecting External Devices Stereo Headphone Jack Auxiliary Input Jack • This system includes a stereo PHONES This system includes an AUX IN Jack to allow jack on the side panel of the wireless main you to connect external audio equipment and unit.
Wall Mounting The iSymphony KW-1008 wireless main unit and To mount the wireless speakers: speakers can be wall mounted using commonly • The wireless speakers are compatible with available wall mounts (not included). You may satellite speaker or small bookshelf speaker wall mounts.
Care and Maintenance Compact Disc Care Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, To remove a disc from its storage case, press dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive down on the center of the case and lift the disc cleaners to clean the disc.
Technical Specifi cations 1. General Power requirements 120V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 80W (operation) Dimensions of wireless main unit 445 (W) x 285 (H) x 222 (D) mm Weight of wireless main unit 6.55 Kg 2. Tuner FM Tuning range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz AM Tuning range 540 KHz to 1600 KHz...
2. PARTS: During the ninety days parts limited warranty period, iSymphony will supply new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts as may be deemed necessary by iSymphony.
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