Portable stereo speaker system with speakerphone and removable power (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for iHome iW3 air series
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App Store w o r k s w i t h iW3 User Manual AirPlay wireless speaker system with rechargeable battery www.ihomeaudio.com English...
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Welcome to the iHome iW3 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 iW3 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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4.2 or later. iHome+apps: iHome Sleep and iHome Set apps work only with iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and require iOS 4.2 or later Maintenance Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive hear.
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iW3 Controls TOP PANEL iPod and iTunes music controls Volume Up/Down Power Local iPod audio mode AirPlay wireless audio mode (play audio via USB sync cable or aux-in) (audio via iOS device or iTunes) REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL Status LED OFF, when in Standby or Power OFF mode and battery is fully charged Green, solid when unit is ON...
Not Connected AirPlay Wireless Audio Mode Note: for AirPlay streaming: Press buttons on the iW3 or Select the iHome iW3 as your AirPlay use your iTunes, iPad, iPhone, or iPod audio speaker iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch support touch controls directly.
Getting Started Master Power Switch The iW3 has a master power switch that is used to power the unit ON or OFF, help conserve battery life, and reset the iW3 speaker. In order for the iW3 speaker to power ON, the battery must be charged or placed on the charging base connected to an AC outlet. power Master Power ON - Slide the Master Power Switch...
Using your iW3 Top panel controls The iW3 speaker has a control interface for power, mode, volume, and music controls. Controls are lit according to the status of the iW3 speaker and the selected mode. TOP PANEL iPod and iTunes music controls Volume Up/Down Power...
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Note: AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) or later; OR an iPad (3rd, 2nd, and 1st generations), iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd, and 2nd generations) with iOS 4.2 or later. The iHome Set app requires iOS 4.0 or later.
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Wi-Fi Network Setup continued... Option B - Manually connecting & managing settings with the iHome Set app If you have an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad with iOS 4.0 or later, we recommend that you use our free iHome Set app to easily rename your iW3 speaker and configure network settings.
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Setup ###### iHome Setup ###### Your Wi-Fi network Information sent over this network 3. On your Mac or PC, select the network called "iHome Setup ######" Another network might be visible to others. Another network Connect from Wi-Fi network settings.
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Music Connectivity Connecting to the iW3 speaker You can connect to your iHome iW3 speaker three different ways: 1. Using AirPlay® to stream wirelessly from iTunes or your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. 2. Using the USB port on the rear panel with a iPod USB sync cable for audio and charging your iPod or iPhone.
The iW3 features SRS TruBass® digital sound processing to enhance the audio performance and ensure proper bass response when listening to your music. The SRS TruBass function is on by default and can only be turned off using the iHome Set app.
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IP address. The IP address MAC address: a3:4b:61:e5:24:22 can be found using iHome Set under network details or by Note: If a file selection interface does not appear in approximately 30 seconds, you may try reloading this page using the reload re-initiating the network setup mode on page 10.
I cannot find the MAC address of my iW3 speaker: - Use the iHome Set app with the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, connected with the USB sync cable and select ‘Show Details’ under the NETWORK tab (note: you can also discover the MAC address using the manual network setup method - see page 10).
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- Repeat iW3 Wi-Fi Network Setup process if necessary. 9. If the problem remains, it is strongly recommended to use our free iHome Set app for your iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad to do the first time Wi-Fi setup as some PC settings may affect the Wi-Fi network setup.
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Sometimes there is an authentication error with an iOS device (common to any iOS Problems using the iHome Set app. accessory) that causes the device running the iHome Set app to be unable to detect the iW3. The user may correctly connect the iW3 with the USB sync cable, but the app will keep showing the message “Please connect your iHome AirPlay compatible device with...
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General Problems Possible Solutions The iW3 doesn’t respond or doesn’t 1 Verify that the adaptor is connected and the power outlet is always ‘live’ (not turn ON. controlled by a wall switch). 2. Reset the iW3 Speaker: - Using a paper clip, reset the iW3 speaker by pressing the Reset Button on the bottom of the speaker within the charging base recess.
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What other equipment do I require to use iW3 with AirPlay? Using the iHome iW3 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.
Consumer Product Safety Guide Safety Instructions FCC Statement Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example: near FCC ID: EMOiW3. IC: 986B-iW3 a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
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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.
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