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- Page 1 Connect Wi-Fi Network Setup app iHome Sleep FREE alarm clock app iHome Radio Internet radio app available on the App Store w o r k s w i t h iW2 User Manual AirPlay wireless speaker system www.ihomeaudio.com...
- Page 2 Welcome to the iHome iW2 Thank you for choosing iHome. The Air Series represents the new frontier of product offerings from iHome that embrace Wi-Fi connectivity and AirPlay, Apple’s new wireless streaming technology. The iHome iW2 with AirPlay offers the latest experience in home audio entertainment allowing users to stream digital audio over Wi-Fi from iTunes, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
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Page 3: Maintenance
4.2 or later. iHome Apps: iHome Sleep and iHome Radio, and iHome Connect apps only work with iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and requires iOS 4.0 or later Maintenance Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive hear. - Page 4 iW2 Controls TOP PANEL power power AirPlay Wireless mode iPod and iTunes (audio via iOS device or iTunes) music controls Local iPod Audio mode volume (audio via USB sync cable or aux-in) REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL status LED Green when touching a button on remote Green, blinking when volume is muted aux-in status...
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Page 5: Quick Start
(Mac or PC) AirPlay Wireless Audio Mode Note: for AirPlay streaming: Press buttons on the iW2 or Select the iHome iW2 as your AirPlay use your iTunes, iPad, iPhone, or iPod audio speaker iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch support touch controls directly. -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Master Power The iW2 has a master power mode control interface to power the unit ON or OFF, help conserve energy, and reboot the iW2 speaker. In order for the iW2 speaker to power ON, the unit must be connected to an AC outlet. Master Power ON - Press &... -
Page 7: Top Panel Controls
Using your iW2 Top panel controls The iW2 speaker has a backlit control interface for power, mode, volume, and music controls. Controls will be lit according to the status of the iW2 speaker and the selected mode. Note: Music transport controls will flash once to signal a proper press. TOP PANEL power power... - Page 8 To rename your iW2 speaker when using a direct Ethernet connec- tion you must use either our iHome Connect app or put the iW2 speaker into “iHome Setup” mode . Please refer to pages 9 & 10 to discover how to change the name of your iW2 speaker.
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Page 9: Wi-Fi Network Setup
Option A - Connecting with your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad (Recommended) If you have an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad with iOS 4.0 or later, we recommend that you use our free iHome Connect app for the quickest Wi-Fi network setup experience. - Page 10 flash. status network setup 3. On your Mac or PC, select the network called "iHome Setup ######" from Wi-Fi network settings. Note: This process can take up to 2 minutes. Be patient and refresh your network list if necessary.
- Page 11 Music Connectivity Connecting to the iW2 speaker You can connect to your iHome iW2 speaker four different ways: 1. Using AirPlay® to stream wirelessly from iTunes on your Mac or PC (iTunes can stream to multiple AirPlay speakers). 2. Using AirPlay® to stream wirelessly from your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch (iOS devices stream to only one AirPlay speaker at a time).
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Page 12: Firmware Update
firmware can be updated using a USB Mass Storage device containing a new firmware image downloaded by the user from www.ihomeaudio.com (register for an iHome account on our website to receive emails about FW updates). Using a USB Mass Storage device: 1. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
When the prompt appears, type "arp -a" and press Enter. You may get a long list of items in response. Please find the line that reads similar to "ihome-iW2-e52431.local (192.168.1.12) at c8:d5:fe:e5:24:31 on en1 [ethernet]" where the six hexadecimal pairs (c8:d5:fe:e5:24:31 in this example) represent the MAC address for your iW2. - Page 14 Make sure that the SSID name of your home router consists of normal characters or digits, with no space or special characters like %/#/* inserted. If you choose to rename the AirPlay device ‘iHome iW2 XXXX’ in the settings menu, do not use special characters or symbols.
- Page 15 Sometimes there is an authentication error with an iOS device (common to any iOS Problems using the iHome Connect accessory) that causes the device running the iHome Connect app to be unable to app. detect the iW2. The user may correctly connect the iW2 with the USB sync cable, but the app will keep showing the message “Please connect your iHome AirPlay compatible...
- Page 16 General Problems Solution The iW2 doesn’t respond or doesn’t Verify that the adaptor is connected and the power outlet is always ‘live’ (not turn ON. controlled by a wall switch). Reset the iW2 Hardware: - Unplug & reconnect the AC power cable from back of the iW2 speaker. - Press &...
- Page 17 What other equipment do I require to use iW2 with AirPlay? Using the iHome iW2 with AirPlay requires a Mac or PC running iTunes (10.1 or later), or an Apple iOS device running iOS (4.2 or later) connected to the same network. Typically, a network will consist of a Wi-Fi router or hub.
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Page 18: Consumer Product Safety Guide
Consumer Product Safety Guide Safety Instructions FCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC ID: EMOiW2. IC: 986B-iW2 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example: near This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. -
Page 19: Warranty
Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty Information iHome, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as Disclaimer of Warranty: SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the period of 1 Year from the date of original purchase. - Page 20 www.ihomeaudio.com...
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