iHome iH5 User Manual

The home system for your ipod
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Model iH5
The Home System
®
For Your iPod
Music
Photos
Extras
Settings

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  • Page 1 Model iH5 The Home System ® For Your iPod Music Photos Extras Settings...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Install AC Adaptor Install AM loop antenna Install/Replace Backup Battery Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery (iH5r) Controls and Indicators ...8 Clock Display ...9 Setting Up the iH5 ...10-11 Setting Clock Time Setting Alarm Time Charging your iPod®...11 Listening to your iPod®...11-12 Listening to a non-docking iPod®...
  • Page 3: A Consumer Guide To Product Safety

    A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 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.
  • Page 4 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 7. Objects and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on the product. 8. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer. 9.
  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    A Consumer Guide to Product Safety This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Please read this instruction book carefully before operating the iH5, and keep it for future reference. iPod® Inserts Your iH5 comes with 4 removable inserts to ensure your iPod® fits properly in the dock on the top of the system. Shuffle Insert...
  • Page 7: Install/Replace Backup Battery

    Install/Replace Backup Battery The iH5 uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. If the Backup Battery has been installed and a power failure occurs or the AC cord is accidentally disconnected, the display will not remain lit, but the current time and alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained.
  • Page 8: Controls And Indicators

    Volume Wheel iPod Button Alarm On/Off Button Alarm Set Button Wake-To Button Snooze/Dimmer Button Time Zone Button Line Out Jack AC Adaptor Jack AM Loop Antenna socket Controls and Indicators AM/FM Select Button Radio Button Clock Adjust Button Sleep Volume Button DC 15V 1100mA line in line out...
  • Page 9: Clock Display

    Clock Display Battery Low Indicator Time/Alarm Display PM Indicator Sleep Display Wake To Indicator: iPod, Radio, Buzzer, Alarm Armed iPod Indicator Radio Frequency AM/FM Indicator Daylight Savings Time...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Ih5

    Your iH5 Home System comes from the factory preset to Eastern Standard Time. Just follow these simple steps to match the setting to where you live. 1. Depending on your location and whether or not DST (Daylight Savings Time) is in effect, set the Switch located on the back of the unit to +1 or -1 to activate the DST adjustment feature.
  • Page 11: Setting Alarm Time

    Note: Please make sure you are using the correct insert for your iPod® (see chart on page 6) and that it is properly docked into the iH5. Failure to do so may damage your iPod®. 1. When you dock your iPod®, it will go to standby mode then turn off.
  • Page 12: Listening To A Non-Docking Ipod® Or Other Portable Audio Devices

    Line-in Jack. NOTE: To use the Line in Jack, make sure no iPod® is docked in the iH5. 1. Plug one end of the audio patchcord (included) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of the patchcord into the iH5 2.
  • Page 13: Listening To Radio

    Note: When you select Wake To iPod®, please make sure your iPod® has enough songs to play for 1 hour, otherwise please set the iPod® repeat mode to ON. Note: If you select Wake To iPod® but no iPod® is present, the iH5 will automatically switch to buzzer alarm. Listening to Radio Button on the remote control) to tune in the desired Button on the remote control again to Auto scan to the next clear station.
  • Page 14: Sleep Operation

    You can connect the iH5 to another line-level device such as an amplifier or recording device through the Out Jack located at the back of the unit. The volume setting on the iH5 does not affect the line level. Adjust volume level using the volume control on the device you connnect to.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Upgrade software on your iPod. For details visit http://www.apple.com/ipod/download Please make sure your iPod is working properly before docking into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details. generation iPod, iPod iH5 cannot control those iPods or other devices. Solution...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also try turning bass boost OFF. Replace current battery with new battery Point the Remote Control toward the iH5, move within 10 feet of the unit. Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume...
  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    Limited 90-Day Warranty Information 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.

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