Homedics HMDX-C20 Manual

Device Overview

Figure 1

1. Set +/-
2. Volume
3. Dock for iPod
4. Dimmer
5. Timer
6. Time Set
7. AL Mode
8. AL Set
9. AL1/AL2
10. Sounds
11. Power
12. Audio
13. Snooze/Nap
14. Aux Connection Cable
15. DC Adapter

16. iPod Inserts (4)
    • 2^nd Gen iPod nano
    • 3^nd Gen iPod nano
    • 5^th Gen iPod 30GB/iPod classic 80GB/iPod touch
    • 5^th Gen iPod 60GB & 80GB/iPod classic 160GB
17. AM Antenna

Alarm Clock Radio / dock for iPod

• 6 Nature Sounds: Night, Ocean, Brook, Sunrise, Rain and Water Fall
• Charging docking station for iPod
• Premium quality speakers
• AM/FM radio with digital tuner
• Dual Alarm with Snooze
• Nap and Auto timer options 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes
• Four wake options - iPod/iPhone, radio, beep or nature sound
• Easy-to-read clock with LCD display

Before You Begin

The unit uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm and clock settings in the event of a power failure. Two "AA" batteries (included) must be inserted into the battery compartment if memory backup is desired. When the backup battery is installed, in the event of a power failure or the DC cord is accidentally disconnected, the LCD display will not remain lit, but the current time and alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained.

Getting Started

Setting Clock Time

1. Press the TIME SET BUTTON located on the top of the unit (Fig. 1);hour digit will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the current hour is displayed. Remember to set the correct AM or PM (an icon in the upper left of the time display is the PM INDICATOR; there is no AM indicator) (Fig. 2).
2. Press the TIME SET BUTTON again; minute digits will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the current minute is displayed.
3. Press the TIME SET BUTTON again to exit the clock setting mode or after 5 seconds the display will stop flashing to indicate the time is set.

Install/Replace Backup Battery

1. Make sure the DC adaptor is connected. Otherwise the time setting may be lost during battery replacement.
2. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit.
3. Insert two AA batteries, checking that the positive polarity matches the picture in the battery housing.
4. Close the compartment cover.

Battery Precautions

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. When installing batteries, observe proper +/ – polarities. Incorrect installation of battery may cause damage to unit.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. alkaline with carbon-zinc or old batteries with new ones).
4. If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent damage due to possible battery leakage.
5. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

Charging your iPod

Select the correct insert for your particular iPod model from the chart below:

When you want to connect a different size iPod, remove the insert from the unit and replace with the correct size insert. To remove dock insert, place fingernail in slot on insert (Fig 3) and gently pull up. You must always use the appropriate size insert for your iPod. You may contact HMDX Audio Consumer Relations at 1-800-466-3342 to order the correct insert for your iPod. Note: Make sure you are using the correct insert for your iPod and that it is properly docked in the unit. Failure to do so may damage your iPod.

INSERT AND PIN CONNECTOR ARE DESIGNED FOR APPLE iPOD MUSIC PLAYERS ONLY. ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH OR FORCE ANY NON- iPOD MUSIC PLAYER INTO THE ENCLOSED INSERT OR ONTO THE PIN CONNECTOR WILL DAMAGE AND EVEN DESTROY YOUR DEVICE.

1. Before you begin, remove your iPod from its case or 'skin'. Place insert in dock, being sure that the two plastic tabs face the front of the unit. Press insert into place, ensuring it is firmly placed in the dock. Carefully place your iPod into the docking area so that the pin connector in the dock is fully connected to the pin socket on the bottom of your iPod (Fig. 5).
   
   Fig. 5
2. Your iPod will then begin charging, until fully charged.
   NOTE: Your iPod will charge even if the POWER button is turned off. The unit only needs to be plugged in for the iPod to charge.
3. To remove/replace an insert, first remove your iPod, then place fingernail in slot on insert (Fig. 3) and gently pull up.

Listening to Your iPod

1. Press the POWER BUTTON on the HMDX Audio unit (Fig. 1).
2. Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON to play the iPod (Fig. 1). The IPOD ICON will appear on the LCD display on the right side of the clock, to indicate that the iPod mode has been selected.
   Note: When the iPod is docked and in standby mode, it will automatically begin playing once the iPod mode is selected on the unit.
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on your iPod to pause play; press play again to resume play.
4. Turn the VOLUME KNOB (Fig. 1) on the unit to adjust the system volume.
5. Press the or on your iPod to go to the next or previous track.
6. To turn unit off, press the POWER BUTTON. The iPod will continue charging in the dock.

Listening to a non-docking iPod or other portable audio devices

If you are using an iPod without a docking port, other MP3 player, or other portable audio device, you can play it through the HMDX Audio C20 via the LINE IN located on the back of the unit (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

1. Plug one end of the Connection Cable (included) into the headphone or line out jack on your audio device and the other end of the Connection Cable into the unit LINE IN, located on the back of the unit.
2. Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).
3. Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON on the unit until you reach the auxiliary mode. The AUX ICON (Fig 2) will appear in the right side of the clock, to indicate that the auxiliary mode has been selected.
4. Turn on and play external audio device.
5. Turn on VOLUME KNOB (Fig 1) on the unit to adjust the system volume.
   Note: You may need to adjust the volume on external device also.
6. To turn off the unit, press the POWER BUTTON on the top of the unit.

Note: You may need to turn off your external audio device as well.

Listening to Nature Sounds

1. Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).
2. Select the Sounds button to toggle through the different nature sounds (Fig 1). They will be shown on the bottom of the LCD display, below the time. (FIg. 2)
3. Turn the VOLUME KNOB on the unit to adjust the volume (Fig. 1).
4. To turn off the nature sounds, press the POWER BUTTON to turn the unit off, or switch the audio mode by pressing the AUDIO BUTTON (Fig. 1).
   Note: When the unit is turned on, it will always default to the last mode used.

Listening to the Radio

FM Antenna

Extend FM wire antenna fully for best FM reception (do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas).

AM Antenna

Snap the AM loop antenna into the base provided. Next, plug the AM loop antenna into the connector located on the back of the unit for best AM reception (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

1. Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).
2. Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON to play the radio (Fig. 1). The RADIO ICON will appear on the right side of the clock (Fig. 2).
3. To choose between FM or AM radio, press the AUDIO BUTTON again. The FM or AM icon will show on the left side of the clock to indicate the band that is selected (Fig. 2).
4. Turn the SET +/- knob on the unit to tune in the desired station (Fig. 1).
5. Turn the VOLUME KNOB on the unit to adjust the system volume (Fig. 1).
6. To turn off the unit, press the POWER BUTTON.

Using Auto-Timer

While listening to your iPod, the nature sounds, or the radio, you may set a timer so the unit will turn off automatically after so many minutes.

1. Toggle through the TIMER BUTTON until the time of your choice, 15, 30, 45,or 60 minutes, is shown on the LCD.
2. To cancel the timer, toggle through the TIMER BUTTON until OFF is shown on the LCD.

Setting And Using The Alarms

Setting Alarm1 or Alarm2 (Individually)

1. Press the AL1/AL2 button (Fig. 1). The AL1 or AL2 ICON will appear in the upper right corner of the LCD display to indicate which alarm is activated.
2. Press the AL SET BUTTON twice (Fig. 1); hour digits will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the desired hour is displayed. Remember to set the correct time of day, AM or PM (an icon to the left of the time display is the PM INDICATOR; there is no AM indicator) (Fig. 2).
3. Press the AL SET BUTTON again; minute digits will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the desired minute is displayed.
4. Press the AL SET BUTTON again to exit the alarm setting mode or after5 seconds the display will stop flashing to indicate the alarm is set.
   Note: You can press the AL SET BUTTON at any time to review the alarm setting.
5. Toggle through the AL MODE BUTTON until the corresponding icon lights on the LCD screen for the wake mode of your choice: i. Pod, sound, radio, or beep (Fig. 2).
   Note: To wake to iPod, your iPod must be properly docked in the unit, or alarm will default to beep wake mode.
   Note: When using the sound mode, the unit will set to the last sound you listened to. If you wish to change it, first, press the POWER button to turn the unit on, then press the SOUND button and toggle through until the sound of your choice is shown on the LCD display, then press the POWER button to turn the unit off.
6. When the alarm is sounding, press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn the alarm OFF. The alarm will come on again at the same time on the next day.
7. To stop the alarm from coming on the next day, press the AL1/AL2 BUTTON until the AL1 or AL2 icon disappears on the LCD display. If the icon disappears, this indicates the alarm is disarmed.
   Note: If the alarm sounds for 30 minutes continuously it will automatically turn off and reset for the next day.

Setting Alarm1 and Alarm2 (Together)

1. Press the AL1/AL2 button (Fig. 1) until both AL1 and AL2 icons appear in the upper right hand corner of the LCD display to indicate that both alarms are activated (Fig. 2).
   Note: You cannot change the alarm time when BOTH alarms are selected. If you need to change the alarm time for either alarm, follow step 1 under Setting Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 (Individually).
2. Toggle through the AL MODE BUTTON until the corresponding icon lights on the LCD screen for the wake mode of your choice: iPod, sound, radio, or beep (Fig. 2). Both AL1 & AL2 must wake to the same mode
   .Note: To wake to iPod, your iPod must be properly docked in the unit, or it will default to beep wake mode. Note: When using the sound mode, the unit will set to the last sound listened to. If you wish to change it, first press the POWER button to turn the unit on, then press the SOUND button and toggle through until the sound of your choice is shown on the LCD display, then press the POWER button to turn the unit off.
3. When the alarm is sounding, press the POWER BUTTON (Fig. 1) on the unit to turn the alarm OFF. The alarm will come on again at the same time on the next day.
   Note: If the alarm sounds for 30 minutes continuously it will automatically turn off and reset for the next day.
4. To stop the alarm from coming on the next day, press the AL1/AL2 button until the AL1 or AL2 icon disappears on the LCD display. If the icon disappears, this indicates the alarm is disarmed.

Note: If one of the alarm users still needs their alarm set, you will need to toggle through the AL1/AL2 button until the alarm that corresponds to their wake time is shown on the LCD display.

Snooze Operation

1. Press the SNOOZE/NAP BUTTON (Fig. 1) on the unit while the alarm is sounding. The alarm will go off for 9 minutes and then sound again. You may use this feature until you turn the alarm OFF.
   Note: After you have pressed the SNOOZE/NAP button once, you may turn off the snooze function prior to the alarm activating again by pressing the POWER button twice. The alarm will come on again the next day at the same time.

Nap Operation

The NAP TIMER FUNCTION will wake you after a nap of 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes without the need to change your regular Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 settings.

1. If the system is playing audio, press the POWER BUTTON to OFF.
2. Toggle through the SNOOZE/NAP BUTTON until the corresponding time of your choice, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, shows on the LCD display.
3. Toggle through the AL MODE BUTTON until the corresponding icon lights on the LCD display for the wake mode of your choice: iPod, nature sound, radio, or beep (Fig. 2).
   Note: To wake to iPod, your iPod must be properly docked in the unit, or unit will default to beep wake mode.
   Note: When using the sound mode, the unit will wake to the last sound listened to. If you wish to change it, first press the POWER button to turn the unit on, the press the SOUND button and toggle through until the sound of your choice is shown on the LCD display, then press the POWER button to turn the unit off.
4. The alarm will sound to wake you up after the selected amount of minutes have passed.
5. To cancel the NAP TIMER, press the SNOOZE/NAP BUTTON, until OFF shows on the LCD display, which indicates the NAP function is disarmed.

Dimmer Control

Press the DIMMER BUTTON (Fig. 1) to adjust the backlight intensity of the LCD display.

Maintenance

To Store

You may leave the unit on display, or you can store it in its box in a cool, dry place.

To Clean

Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of the unit. NEVER use liquids or abrasive cleaner to clean.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.

SERVICE & WARRANTY

HMDX AUDIO Service Center

1.800.466.3342
8:30 – 5:00 p.m. (EST) M – F

Mail To:
HMDX AUDIO
Consumer Relations
Service Center Dept. 168 3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI 48390

e-mail: cservice@hmdxaudio.com

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
To obtain warranty service on your HMDX AUDIO product, mail the product and your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid, to the following address:
HMDX AUDIO Consumer Relations
Service Center Dept. 168
3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI 48390
No COD's will be accepted.

For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please visit: www.hmdxaudio.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by HMDX Audio; specifically any attachments not provided with the unit.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing. If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, return it to HMDX Audio Service Center for examination and repair.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not carry this appliance by power cord or use cord as handle.
• To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
• This appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
• Only set on dry surfaces. Do not place on surface wet from water or cleaning solvents.

All servicing of this product must be performed by authorized HMDX Audio Service Personnel only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all instructions carefully before operating.

• Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.
• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.
• This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.
• Always keep the cord away from high temperature and fire.
• Do not lift, carry, hang, or pull the product by the power cord.
• If the adaptor sustains damage, you must stop using this product immediately and contact the HMDX Audio Service Center. (See the warranty section for the HMDX Audio address.)

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References

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