iHome iW1 air series User Manual

iHome iW1 air series User Manual

Air series airplay wireless speaker system with rechargeable battery
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iW1 User Manual
AirPlay wireless speaker system with rechargeable battery
English
works with
iHome 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
www.ihomeaudio.com

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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 iW1 User Manual AirPlay wireless speaker system with rechargeable battery www.ihomeaudio.com...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the iHome iW1 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 iW1 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.
  • Page 3 4.2 or later. iHome Apps: iHome Sleep, 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 iW1 Controls TOP PANEL Power AirPlay wireless mode iPod and iTunes (audio via iOS device or iTunes) music controls iPod mode Volume / Battery level (audio via USB sync cable or aux-in) Status LED OFF when battery is fully charged Green when touching a button on remote Green, blinking when volume is muted Red, solid when battery is charging...
  • Page 5: Quick Start

    (Mac or PC) AirPlay Wireless Audio Mode Note: for AirPlay streaming: Press buttons on the iW1 or Select the iHome iW1 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 Switch The iW1 has a master power switch that is used to power the unit ON or OFF, help conserve battery life, and reset the iW1 speaker. In order for the iW1 speaker to power ON, the battery must be charged or unit must be connected to a AC outlet. power Master Power ON - Slide the Master Power Switch...
  • Page 7: Standby Mode

    Using your iW1 Capacitance top panel controls The iW1 speaker has a backlit capacitance touch panel control interface for power, mode, volume, and music controls. Controls will be lit according to the status of the iW1 speaker and the selected mode. Note: Moisture and wet hands will cause issues with the ability of the iW1 to detect user interactions.
  • Page 8 Note: AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) or later; OR an iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd, and 2nd generations) with iOS 4.2 or later. The iHome Connect app requires iOS 4.0 or later.
  • Page 9 Internet access Your home network iHome Setup XXXX Another network Another network 3. On your Mac or PC, select the network called "iHome Setup XXXX" Information sent over this network Another network miight be visible to others. from Wi-Fi network settings.
  • Page 10 Music Connectivity Connecting to the iW1 speaker You can connect to your iHome iW1 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).
  • Page 11: Firmware Update

    BonGiovi DPS The iW1 is a member of our iHome Studio Series and features Bongiovi Acoustics DPS (Digital Power Station), representing a genuine breakthrough in audio processing. This unique and powerful prossesor, years in the making, was developed by a team of audio engineers that have over 40 years of experience in the music and motion picture recording industries.
  • Page 12: 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-iw1-e52431.local (169.254.1.1) 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 iW1.
  • Page 13 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 iW1 XXXX’ in the setting menu, do not use special characters or symbols.
  • Page 14 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 iW1. Often times when this happens, the user will correctly connect the iW1 with the USB sync cable, but the app will keep showing the message “Please connect...
  • Page 15 General Problems Solution The iW1 doesn’t respond or doesn’t Battery may be dead or low. Return the iW1 to it’s charging base. turn ON. Verify that the adaptor is connected and the power outlet is always ‘live’ (not controlled by a wall switch). Reset the iW1 Hardware: - Unplug the AC jack/remove the iW1 from the charging base.
  • Page 16 What other equipment do I require to use iW1 with AirPlay? To use the iHome iW1 with AirPlay will require an 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.
  • Page 17: Consumer Product Safety Guide

    Consumer Product Safety Guide Safety Instructions CAUTION Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example: near The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire, explosion or chemical burn if a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet mistreated.
  • Page 18: 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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