Troubleshooting - iHome IP43 User Manual

Symptom
Sound is distorted Volume level is set too high
Sound source is distorted
EQ settings are too high.
Unit/adaptor gets This is normal
warm after extended
play at high volume
Snooze time Custom snooze time not set
is too long/short
Alarm not working AM/PM time/alarm time not set correctly
Alarm time or source selected for alarm 2
or alarm 3, not alarm 1, etc.
7-5-2 days setting is not correct
Calendar is not set correctly, which can
affect 7/5/2 day alarm operation
Time sync didn't work Older iPod models such as iPod mini do not
support time sync function

Troubleshooting

Possible Problem
Decrease the volume
If the iPhone/iPod original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor quality,
distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try
updating the sound file from a trusted source such as iTunes.
If you are using an external sound source like older generation of
iPod or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the device
itself. Also try turning bass boost OFF.
Lower EQ
settings.
Turn unit off for a while or lower volume
Press and hold Snooze button then turn Set Wheel to adjust
When setting clock or alarm time, take note of the AM/PM indicators
Make sure to set the alarm time and source for the alarm icon 1,
2 or 3 that is shown on the clock display
7 days is every day alarm, 5 days is Mon-Fri, and 2 days is Sat-Sun.
See page 5 for setting alarms.
See page 4 for Time/Calendar setting section.
Make sure you are using an iPhone or newer iPod such as touch, nano
or classic. If not available, set time manually (see page 4).
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Solution