iLuv iMM153 - Desktop Alarm Clock Manual

INTRODUCTION

Desktop Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker for your iPod

• Built-in speakers allow you to hear your music with depth and clarity
• Large display; easy to read
• Auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack
• LCD dimmer level control (10 steps)

Features

iPod*

• Enjoy rich sound from your iPod
• Plays and charges your iPod
• Integrated universal dock for your iPod

Digital Dual Alarm Clock

• Digital clock display with dual alarm clock
• Bed shaker vibrates a bed or pillow to wake up the heaviest sleepers
• Wake to iPod, FM radio, buzzer, or bed shaker
• Sleep iPod, FM radio

Radio

• FM stereo radio
• PLL digital tuning technology
• Programmable presets for 10 radio stations

What's included

• AC adapter
• Bed shaker
  * iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation), iPod classic, iPod with video, iPod 4th generation, iPod mini.

Getting Started

Installing the AC Adapter

Locate the AC adapter jack on the back of the unit. Insert the AC adapter cable into the jack, and plug into the wall outlet.

Protect your Furniture

This model is equipped with foam 'feet' to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls.

Installing the Dock Adapter

1. How to insert a dock adapter
   1. Please use dock adapter that came with your iPod.
   2. Using the correct dock adapter ensures the proper fit for your iPod.
   3. Gently push the dock adapter down into the universal dock.
   4. Carefully place your iPod into the universal dock. Your iPod must not be in a case or "Skin".
2. How to remove the dock adapter
   • Remove your iPod first, then carefully remove the dock adapter.

Location of Controls on the Main Unit

1. iPod dock
2. SLEEP/MEMORY button
3. POWER /AL OFF/MODE button
4. Alarm 1 button
5. TIME SET button
6. Alarm 2 button
7. LCD screen
8. AUX IN jack
9. POWER jack
10. VOLUME UP button
11. PLAY/PAUSE PRESET button
12. FAST FORWARD button
13. VOLUME DOWN button
14. FAST BACKWARDbutton
15. SNOOZE/DIMMER button
16. BED SHAKER jack
17. FM ANT.

Power

On
Connect AC power adapter to the unit. Then plug into AC wall outlet. Clock will appear on LCD. Press POWER/MODE/AL OFF to turn on the unit. Power indication LED will light and LCD will display current playing mode.

OFF
Press and hold POWER/MODE/AL OFF for three (3) seconds to turn off the unit. LCD will display current time only.

Back Up battery

Insert two (2) AAA batteries. When there's a power outage, clock will still be displayed. In this status, the unit will not fully function. When the inserted battery is low, low battery indicator will display on the LCD.

Back Up Function

If the AC supply is interrupted, the clock display and preset radio stations will go off and all settings will be canceled. To back up the clock and preset stations, insert two "AAA" size batteries (not supplied) in the battery compartment in the base of the unit. The back up battery does not provide operation of your iPod.
Note: Always use Alkaline batteries and remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time.

Setting the Clock

1. In standby mode, press and holdTIME SET on the top panel for 3sec. to enter Clock set mode.
2. The hour digit will begin flashing. Press or to set the hour. PressTIME SET to confirm.
3. When hour is confirmed, minute digit will begin flashing. Pressor to set the minute. Press TIME SET to confirm.

Setting the Alarm

User is able to set two distinct alarms on the unit.
Press or to enable Alarm 1 or Alarm 2. When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 or both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 is enabled, icon will be displayed on the LCD. To disable, Press or again. Icon will disappear

1. Press and hold the button for three(3) sec. and the hour digit will begin flashing. Press or to set the hour. Press to confirm.
2. Minute digit will begin flashing, Press or to set the minute. Press to confirm.
3. Wake up mode display will begin flashing, Press or to select from below:
   • Wake to FM radio. Pre–tune your desired radio channel in FM radio mode before setting the wake up function.
   • Wake to your iPod.
   • Wake to Buzzer.
   • Wake to Shaker. Make sure the Shaker is plugged in into "SHAKER" behind the unit.
     Notes: Shaker can be combined with other wake to modes.
     When FM radio, iPod, or Buzzer is selected, the iMM153 will ask whether or not to enable shaker. When asked, press or to choose "On" or "Off" then press to confirm.
     * "On" or "OFF" on LCD screen refers to the shaker function, not the alarm itself.
4. When the wake up mode is selected, the Alarm indicator appears on the display.
   Notes: For Radio wake up and iPod playback, user must set desired volume for alarm. The iMM153 will remember last volume setting to play music for alarm. If the wake up mode is set to iPod playback with no iPod connected, it will become the buzzer alarm.
   If the wake up mode is set to Shaker but the Shaker is not connected, it will become the buzzer alarm
   
   • To set Alarm 2, press and hold the button and repeat steps 1 to 4 above.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Using the Snooze Function

After Alarm is ON, press SNOOZE/DIMMER button to temporarily deactivate the alarm which will activate again after 7 minutes. Press POWER/MODE/AL OFF to switch off the Alarm.

Using the Sleep Function

Press SLEEP/MEMORY and the sleep indication will turn ON. Press the SLEEP button again to change and select from "15" to "30", "60", "90", "120", or "OFF". Selectinig "OFF" disables the sleep function. While the sleep function is activated, press SLEEP/MEMORY once and the remaining sleep time will be shown. Press SLEEP/MEMORY again to select other sleep times.

1. Occasionally, files on your iPod may become corrupted. This may cause erratic behavior with your iLuv products. Apple recommends visiting their website www.apple.com to obtain instructions on resetting or restoring your iPod to factory settings.
2. It is imperative to your iPod and the built-in universal dock that you use the correct dock adapter for your iPod and that the dock adapter fits appropriately into the built-in universal dock. Ignoring these rules can cause severe damage to your iPod. Please refer to the section "Installing the Dock Adapter" to install the dock adapter properly before operating iMM153 with your iPod.

Listening to your iPod

1. Press POWER/ MODE/AL OFF to Power on the unit. To select iPod mode, press POWER/ MODE/ AL OFF again until the "iPod" icon is shown on the top of display.
2. While the iPod mode is on, insert your iPod to the universal dock and press /PRESET to play.
3. Press /PRESET to control the play and pause functions.
4. Press or to select previous or next song.
5. Press and hold or to rewind or fast forward currently playing music from iPod.
6. Press the to adjust the VOLUME level of this unit as desired.

Listening to the Radio

Note: Unwind and extend antenna to its full length. It may be necessary to adjust the direction of this wire antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite FM stations.

1. Press POWER/MODE/AL OFF to Power on the unit. To select radio, press POWER/MODE/AL OFF until "FM" icon is shown on the top of display.
2. FM radio frequency will show on the display.
3. Tune to the desired frequency as follows:
   1. Automatic Tuning
      1. Press and hold or for three (3) seconds. Auto tuning will start.
      2. The tuner will search the frequency for the next strong station and stop on that station. Repeat this procedure until the tuner stops on your desired station.
   2. Manual Tuning Repeatedly press or until the frequency of the desired station appears on the display. After entering the radio mode for about 3 seconds, the display will show the time mode again. Press TIME SET again to show the radio frequency.
4. Preset FM stations in the tuner memory
   This unit includes a 10 station preset memory. Store up to 10 FM stations in the tuner memory for immediate recall. The procedure for storing stations in memory is as follows:
   1. Preset FM channel
      1. Follow instructions above to select the first station you wish to memorize and the FM frequency will show on the display. For example: FM 91.8 MHz.
      2. Press and hold SLEEP/MEMORY, the preset channel number "P-1" begins flashing on the display
      3. Press /PRESET to select preset channel (P-1 to P-10)
      4. Press SLEEP/MEMORY to confirm.
      5. Repeat step i) to iv) to until you have memorized up to 10 stations. Press /PRESET to listen to preset FM channel P-1 to P-10 at FM radio mode.

Note: The saved preset station will be lost if the AC Power is interrupted and the backup battery is not inserted.

Charging your iPod

If your iPod is connected to the unit, it will charge automatically.

AUX In

Connect the Audio Output jacks of your auxiliary sound source (MP3 player, CD player, Laptop, TV, etc.) to the AUX IN jack on the back panel of the unit. The auxiliary function will only activate when the aux in jack is fitted with connection cable.

1. Press POWER/MODE/AL OFF to select AUX function. " " will show on the top of the display
2. Turn your auxiliary source ON and operate it as usual. The sound from the auxiliary source will be heard through the speakers of the iMM153.
3. Adjust the VOLUME level controls of this unit and the auxiliary sound source as desired.

Note: Connection cables are not included with this unit.

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen

Press SNOOZE/DIMMER to adjust the brightness of the display. It will return to normal after three(3) seconds. Brightness setting ranges from OFF to 9.

Resetting the Unit

If the system does not respond, there may have been a power surge that triggered the internal computer to shut down automatically. If this occurs, disconnect the main power and connect it again after approximately one minute.

Maintenance

• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material should be placed between it and the furniture.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzine, thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The stereo speaker system (iMM153) does not turn on

1. The AC adapter may not be connected properly. Check the connection.
2. The wall outlet may not function. Try another outlet.

Your iPod does not fit into the built-in universal dock

1. The installed dock adapter is not the correct one. Check whether a correct dock adapter is installed.
2. There might be some obstructions on the dock. Check whether there are any obstructions on the connector and on the dock. If everything is secured, place your iPod back into the dock.

It does not recognize your iPod when docked

1. Your iPod may not be properly docked. Take your iPod out of the dock, and remove any obstructions on the connector from the dock and on your iPod. Place your iPod back into the dock.
2. Your iPod is frozen or locked up. Check whether your iPod operates correctly before placing it back into the dock. Please refer to the owner's instruction manual of your iPod.
3. The software of your iPod is outdated. Upgrade the software on your iPod. For the details on how to upgrade the software on your iPod, please visit the Apple website:http://www.apple.com.

Your iPod is not charged even though it is in the dock

1. Your iPod might not be properly docked. Take your iPod out of the dock, and remove any obstructions on the connector from the dock and on your iPod. Place your iPod back into the dock.
2. Your iPod is frozen or locked up. Check whether your iPod operates correctly before placing it back into the dock. Please refer to the owner's instruction manual of your iPod.

When playing music, the sound gets distorted

1. The volume level on the connected device or the iMM153 is set too high. Decrease the volume until the distortion has disappeared.
2. The source sound is distorted. If the original sound source (MP3) on your iPod is poor quality, the distortion and noises are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try a different audio source like a music CD to test.

• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER AND THAT NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to people.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-servicable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
6. Clean only with dry cloth
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. 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.
    
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
    Alternate Warnings – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
16. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the apparatus with some distances from the nearby objects or walls for sufficient ventilations. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. Follow the local regulation for the battery disposal.
• Use this apparatus in the moderate climates. It is recommended not to use this apparatus such in a lighting storm.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Radio frequency
  FM: 87.5MHz – 108MHz
• Audio output: 2.5WRMS(L) +2.5WRMS(R)
  Total: 5WRMS / 10WPEAK / 100WPMPO
• Connectivity
  3.5mm aux. in jack Power jack
  FM antenna
  Shaker jack
  • Power Requirement
    AC100V~240V 60/50Hz Adapter
    • Batteries for time-setting backup: 2 x 1.5V "AAA" batteries (not included)
  • Power consumption: ≤10W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D):
    8.4" x 3" x 4.3" (213mm x 76mm x 109mm)
  • Unit weight:
    1lbs (0.45kg)