Homedics HMDX-SBOX Manual

Product Overview

See Figures 1-4


Figure 2

1. Insert Well
2. Dock
3. Pin-Connector
4. Removal Slot

Figure 4

1. AUX
2. DC in
3. Battery Cover

Getting Started

1. Attach the DC adapter to the DC Jack located in the back of the unit.
2. Plug the cord into a 120V household outlet.

Install/Replace/Remove Battery

Batteries can be used to power the device without the use of the DC adapter. They are not intended for battery backup in the event of a power failure. The device will not charge your iPod when being operated with batteries.

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the back of the unit.
2. Insert four AA batteries, checking that the positive polarity matches the picture in the battery housing.
3. Close the compartment cover.

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

Setting Clock Time

1. Press the TIME SET button located on the front of the unit (Fig. 1); hour digit will begin flashing. Press the NEXT/PREV button 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. 3).
2. Press the TIME SET button again; minute digits will begin flashing. Press the NEXT/PREV Button until the current minute is displayed.
3. Press the TIME SET button again to exit the clock setting mode or after 3 seconds the display will stop flashing to indicate the time is set.

Charging your iPod

The Portable Mini-Boombox comes with four dock inserts. See chart below to determine the size insert you should use.

The mini-boombox comes with the Apple 5th Generation Nano already installed in the dock. When you want to connect a different size iPod, remove the insert from the Mini-Boombox and replace with the correct size insert. To remove dock insert, place fingernail in slot on insert (Fig. 5) 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 Mini-Boombox. 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).
   
2. Your iPod will then begin charging, until fully charged.

NOTE: Your iPod will charge even if the POWER button is turned off. The Mini-Boombox must be plugged in to the wall outlet for the iPod to charge. iPod will not charge on battery mode.

Listening to Your iPod

1. Press the POWER button on the Mini-Boombox (Fig. 1).
2. Toggle through the MODE button to play the iPod (Fig. 1). The IPOD icon will appear on the LCD display on the left 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. Press the VOL+/VOL – button (Fig. 1) on the unit to adjust the system volume.
5. Press the NEXT/PREV button 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 Mini-Boombox via the AUX jack located on the back of the unit (Fig. 4).

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 Mini-Boombox AUX jack, located on the back of the unit (Fig. 6).
   
2. Press the POWER button on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).
3. Toggle through the MODE button on the unit until you reach the auxiliary mode. The AUX icon (Fig. 3) will appear in the left side of the clock, to indicate that the auxiliary mode has been selected.
4. Turn on and play external audio device.
5. Press the VOL+/VOL – button (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 the unit.
   Note: You may need to turn off your external audio device as well.

Listening to the Radio

1. Press the POWER button on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 3).
2. Toggle through the MODE button to play the radio (Fig. 1). The RADIO icon will appear on the left side of the clock (Fig. 1).
3. Press the NEXT/PREV button on the unit to tune in the desired station (Fig. 1). (Press and hold to fast scan).
4. Press the VOL+/VOL – button on the unit to adjust the system volume (Fig. 1).
5. To turn off the unit, press the POWER button.

Storing Radio Station
For your convenience, you may store a selection of up to EIGHT of your favorite radio stations.

1. Toggle through the MODE button on the unit to select to the Radio mode. The RADIO icon will appear on the left side of the clock (Fig. 3).
2. Press the NEXT / PREV on the unit to tune in the desired station.
3. Press and hold the PRESET button for 3 seconds, the desired number (for example: P -1, 2, 3... total 8 favorite stations number) will flash on the display.
   Note: To advance preset number; while number is flashing, toggle through preset button.
4. Press and hold PRESET button for 3 seconds to store the desired station.
5. Repeat steps from 1-4 to store other radio stations and/or change existing storage settings.

Using the Remote Control

Install/Replace Remote Control Battery
One lithium battery is packaged with the remote. To begin using the remote, remove the tab from the battery compartment. When the remote stops operating or when the operating range is reduced, replace the battery with a new one.

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the back of the remote.
2. Remove old battery from remote control.
3. Insert one 3-volt lithium battery, Model #: CR2025, checking that the positive polarity faces towards you.
4. Close the compartment cover.
5. Please recycle or dispose of batteries per local regulations.
6. 
   Batteries may pose choking hazard. Do not let children handle batteries.

When replacing, make sure you dispose of batteries properly.
NOTE: Do not dispose of old batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

Use the remote to control the following functions of your HMDX Audio MiniBoombox. (For best results, aim remote control toward the front, right side of the unit.)

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.

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
43155 W. Nine Mile Road
Suite 3
Novi, MI 48375

HMDX AUDIO Service Center
1.800.466.3342
8:30 – 5:00 p.m. (EST) M – F

Mail To:
HMDX AUDIO
Consumer Relations
43155 W. Nine Mile Road
Suite 3
Novi, MI 48375

e-mail:
cservice@hmdxaudio.com

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