. 7 Model iH8 | The Home System For Your iPod® NOTE: THIS UNIT WILL NOT CONTROL OR CHARGE 3G iPod Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.comBrey Quick Start... 1 Controls and Indicators / iH8 Display 2 Using the iH8 3-4 Replacing iH8 Backup Batteries. 4 InstallfReplace Backup Battery Batteries information Using the Remote Control Unit 5 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 6 Troubleshooting... 78 Solucionando problemas ... 9-10 Warranty Information... 11 Pet el a oe asec This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference, This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when itis operating properly. To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: + Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. + Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV. + Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician if the problem still exists, Modifying or tampering with your system's intemal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system's, warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. Maintenance ‘Place the unit on a level surface away trom sourcas of cirect sunlight or excessive heat + Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material should be placed between it and the furnture, Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzine, thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unitmeee eet Jack on back of the iH8 and eeu a es Oecd NOTE: If you do not have an insert for your iPod, please visit an Apple store, Wwwwihomeaudio.com, or call iHome tol free at 800-288-2792 to purchase one. A ACMI ea) Re Ruan eae ke ee calc Pee Rea Re ee Urey Botnet rit Enkei Ie Rk Pa eaierti cad 4:time An - (09 icew gcse tel Ru ML Peel Sen Seen! ers Da as + Turn the Set Wheel to select Peace sea real LEC Pe EU eaL ccd a Rae Coe Ec sek Mad) Insert an iPod® into the dock with proper insert (Pod mustnot be in Eee RS Rene anaes Creer Doras ee! See uaa PoC A Mra tune in a station. Press and hold Becca teen e kd Secu is@ Sleep Button —— Set Whee! —~@ EA Button Alarm On/Off Button @—— ° —@ Alarm Reset/Power Off Button Alarm 1 Button @—— Alatm 2 Button @ Ssnooze/Dimmer Button @ Coc Adjust Button | (22 DST switch i | _-@Line-in Jack One rad oO Extension Speaker Jack —[-—=- OP) © = —}@ FM Antenna ‘AM Loop Antenna socket ® bt Es Sleep Display Time Display PM Indicator OTe a Radio Frequency / Alarm Time Display 2 Alarm 1, Alarm 2 Indicators Volume Indicator AMIFMI1UFM2 Indicator ‘Alarm Time PM Indicator Daylight Saving Time Indicator iPod indicatorCannone) Connect iH8 to Power Source ‘) Plug the AC adaptor cable into the @ AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120 VAC wall socket. Adaptor must bbe plugged in to operate. The IH8 does not operate on batteries. ») If desired, plug the optional Extension Speaker (sold separately) into the external speaker jack on the rear ofthe unit and move power switch on the extension speaker to the ON position Setting the Clock 2a) Press and hold the @ Time Zone Button until the display flashes. ») Tum the Set Wheel to select your time zone, c) Press the Time Zone Button again. The clock will display the current time in your time zone. 4) To adjust the time for Daylight Saving Time, slide the DST switch to + to advance the te 1 hour Slide to-1 totum the clock back 1 hour To Set Clock Manually a) Press and hold the @ Clock Adjust Button. The clock display wil lash. 'b) Tum the () Set Wheel until the current time is displayed (@ PM indicator appears when time is set to PM; there is no AM indicator). «) Press the Clock Adjust Button to accept the time. The year display wil flash 4) Tum the Set Whee! to adjust the year and press the Clock Adjust Sutton. The date display wil ash €@) Turn the Set Wheel to adlust the date and press the Clock Adjust Button, Two beeps wil indcate clock seting is complete. Use DST switeh to adjust for Daylight Saving Time. Using the Alarms Setting the Alarms a) Press and hold the @ Alarm 1 Button until the alarm time flashes to wake to iPod (buzzer alarm sounds if no iPad is detected) or the @ Alarm 2 Button to wake to the current radio station al a separate alarm time. b) Turn the Set Wheel to set the alarm time (a PM indicator appears when time is set to PM; there is no AM indicator) ©) Press the Alarm 1 Button again (or the Alarm2 Button if you are setting second alarm). Alarm is naw armed, indicated by the ‘numbered alarm clock icon (alarm 1 iPod or alarm 2 radio) Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function ON and OFF) a) Pross the @ Alarm On/Off Button to arm or disarm alarm functions. When armed, the related alarm icon appears in display. Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day a) When the alarm is sounding, press the @ Alarm Resel/Power Off Button to stop alarm and reset it to come on the following day. ‘Snooze a) Press the @ Snooze/Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm willbe silenced and come on again 9 minutes later. Snooze can be pressed several limes during the 1 hour alarm cycle. ‘Sure Alarm The iH has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm will stil sound in the event of power failure, i backup batteries are installed, iPod Playing and charging your iPod ) Place proper insert for your iPod (see insert table under Quick Start) in @ Dock, then gently dock iPod. When docked, your iPod will charge until fully charged. Unit will not overcharge IPod. Note: The 1H will not control or charge 3G iPod models, ') Press the @ iPod Button to play iPod, and again to pause. ©) Tum @ Volume Whee! to adjust iH8 volume up or down 4d) Press the EQ Button to select Treble, Bass or Balance. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust settings. EQ settings for iPod and radio ‘mode are independent. €) Press ® Alarm ResetPower Off Button to turn iH8 and iPod off. Note: If you dock an iPod with a drained battery, it may take up to 6 minutes of charging before the iPod will respond. 3Carron Radi ‘Setting up Antennas a) Snap AM loop antenna into provided stand, than plug AM antenna cable into @ AM Loop Antenna socket on back of unit Move antenna 12° away from unit for best reception 'b) Extend @ FM Antenna (on back of unit) full for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas. Tuning and Playing the Radio a) Press the @ Radio Button to select radio play mode. Press as needed to select AM, FM1 or FM2 radio band. 'b) Tum the Set Wheel to tune radio to a desired station. ) To memorize the current station as a preset, press and hold @ Preset Button 1,2,3 or 4. Repeat steps a,b,and c to preset up to 412 stations (4 AM, 8 FM). To listen to @ preset station at any time, simply press the desired preset button. 4d) Tum the @ Volume Wheel to adjust iH8 volume up or down. e) Press the EQ Button to select Treble, Bass or Balance, Tum the Set Wheel to adjust settings, EQ settings for iPod and ratio mode are independent 1) Press @ Alarm Resel/Power Off Button to turn iH8 and iPod off. Using the Line-in and Line-out Jacks ‘a) An audio patch cord comes with the iHB. Use itto play nondacking iPods or other audio devices through the iH @ Line-in Jack {one end In the device's line out or headphones jack, the other in the IMB line in jack), Make sure there is no iPod docked in the | when using the line-in jack, Prass the iPod Button, 'b) Use the @ Line Out Jack to connect the iH8 to the line-in jack of other audio devices such as a tape recorder or amplifier. The Volume Wheel of the iH8 does not control line-out volume (adjust on attached device instead). The Line Out Jack is not recommended for headphones. Using Sleep Mode ‘Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPod or the radio, gradually lowering the volume unti the unit shuts off at the selected time. a) Press the @ Sleep Bution to select an amount of time before the iH8 will tun off: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes. ) Turn the Volume Wheel to set the sleep volume (this volume setting is separate from your standard volume setting). Using the Dimmer ‘a) Press the @ Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation to adjust brightness of LCD display. Using the optional Extension Speaker (sold separately) ‘) An optional extension speaker is available for the M8 (sold separately). Use it to expand the stereo field, Plug the Extension ‘Speaker into the Ext. Speaker Jack located on the back of the IH, Place the speaker as far as possible from the unit for best stereo sound. Press the Power Button on the Extension Speaker. This will disable the right speaker on the main unit and send the signal to the extension speaker. You're now ready to enjoy expanded stereo sound Rieu Maer er ccuce InstallReplace Backup Battory “The IMB uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure Ifthe Battery Low Icon located on the left of the display is flashing, its ime to replace the backup batteries, Please make sure the AC adaptor Is connected, otherwise all settings may be lost during battery replacement ‘Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of th as indicated. We recommend the use of alkaline batter Batteries information: + Do not mix old and new batteries, + Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. 4Using The Remote Control Unit ‘The Remote Control controls basic functions on the iH8 and certain iPod® functions when the iPod® is docked in the iH8. For best results, use the remote control within 12 feet ofthe unit Turns iH8 ON of OFF. Power OniOft Alarm orteset alarm when Reset Button ‘alarm fs sounding Selects (Pod and. IPod Play/Pause Button plays track In play made” ress to pause Mutes volume. Mute Button Cycles through AM Presets Select Button OF FM radio presets ‘Snooze mode when ‘Snooze/Dimmer Button ‘alarm sounds, otherwise dims Home ‘display Install/Replace the Remote Control Batteries The remote control batteries are already installed at the factory. When the remote control | Battery 44Buton >> Button Volume ~ Button, Volume + Button EQ Button Radio Button. stops operating or its range seems reduced, replace the batteries with new ones. 1 2 3 4 The battery door is located on the back end of the unit Press to release the battery door latch. Insert one "CR2032" 3-volt lithium batteries. Make sure the polarity (the + and ~ side of the battery) is correct. Replace the battery holder back in the remote control NOTE: PLEASE DISCARD BATTERIES PROPERLY ‘Skip to previous or next track when iPoa is playing, or HOLD to sean current playing tack In radio mode, Press to tune stations. HOLD to scan Fade stations Lowers volume level Raises volume level ‘Set Treble, Bass and Balance ‘sottings for best sound ‘Selects Racio function, AM and FM and FM? radio bands doorIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safely and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructions and on the unit 1. Water and Moisture ~ The unit should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. 2. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block ventilation openings. ‘Also, it should not be placed in a bul-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, which may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 3. Heat—The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances {including amplifers) that produce heat. 4. Power Sources ~ The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 5, Power-Cable Protection — Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. It is always best to have a clear area from where the cable exits the Linit to where itis plugged into an AC socket 6. Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions. 7. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that abjects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on the product. 8. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer 9. Lightning and Power Surge Protection — Unplug the unit from the wall socket and disconnect the antenna or able system during a lightning storm or when it i loft unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage fo the product due to lightning and powerline surges 10. Overloading — Do not overioad wall sockets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result ina risk of fire or electric shock. 41. Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ‘A. the power supply cable or plug has been damaged B. objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure. C. _ the unit has been exposed to rain. . the unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged E_ the unit exhibits a marked change In performance or does not operate normaly. 412, Antenna ~ Do not connect an extemal antenna to the unit (other than that provided) 13. Periods of Nonuse — [f the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, such as a month or longer, the power cable should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion. 414. Servicing ~The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the user's operating instructions. Service methods not covered inthe operating instructions should be refered to qualified service personnel Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.comeee Symptom Possible Problem Solution’ FB does not turn on TE aap paged a wang aT aT or natplgge to he power supply akon back in Plug the AC adaplor info a working wall socket and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit HH doesnt respond THB requires a reset Tfunitis pugged in and doesnt respond, try reseting the unit by following these steps: 8a) remove iPod from dock ) unplug uit from power source ¢} remave back up bateres 4) wait 1 hour, then rasume use 'Pod is not docked properly Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors inthe dock ang on your Pad, Then reseat inthe dock. Battery Low ion always flashing Batteries are weak Replace with new batteries Ballers wore nol insialled properly Check o make sure the polarily( + and-— ends) matches the diagram inthe battery compartment Pod does not respond to the unitiPod is playing but no sound comes out TPod is not docked properly Remove youriPos from the dock and check for obstuction on the connectors in the dock ané on your iPod. Then reseat it inthe dock Your Pod sofware is oo old Upgrade software on your iPod. For detals visit itp: www apple comipodidownload iPod is locked upiplays But no sound ‘comes out Check the volume setng, Make sure your iPods working property before dacking ito the unt. Please refer to your iPod manual for details. See above for sofware upgrade information. "You may need fo resel your iPod. To do so: 41. Toggle the Hold switch to hold postion, then of. 2 Press and hold the Meru and center Selo buttons a the same time uni Apple logo appears. You may need to repeat ths step Using 1 or 2™ generation Pod, iPod Shulfle or other devices, TH cannot control those Pods or other devices. Remote Control dda work Battery weak Replace current battery with new ballny Remote Controls out of range of the H& remote sensor Move within 30 feet ofthe unit THBIPod performances erraic The IHB is reacting to external inferfarence ‘ave unit away from potential sources of external inerforence such as computers, madems, wireless devices (routers) or fluorescent light. No sound from M8: Volume is se too low on HB Make sure volume is turned up Pod didnt charge up iPod is not installed properly Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstuction on the onnectors inthe dock an on your iPod, Then reseat tin the dock iPod's locked up frozen TPod battery has problem Pease make sure your Pod is working property before docking into the Unt Please refer to your iPod manual for deta. No AN band radio sound but others OK "AN oop antenna isnot connected fo the unt Plug the AM Toop antenna connector to the jack on the back ofthe unit 'AM band radio is very noisy 'AM lop antenna ist located propery Move the AM loop antenna away rom the main uniPod and rotate it {or best receptionTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem ‘Solution ‘Soundis distorted | Volume levelis set foo high Decrease the volume ‘Sound source is distorted T the Pod orginal sound soures (MPS)'s odor of poor qualiy, distortion ‘and no'se are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try a diferent audio souree such as a music CD. Ifyou are using an external sound source ke older ganeraton of Pog or IPod Shute, try reducing the output volume onthe device itself Also try fuming bass boost OFF Uniladaptor gets warm | Ths is normal Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume afer extended play at high volume Cant hear Line out jacks not meant foreadphones. |The signal from the line out ack needs ampification. Use powered neadphanesispeakers. | Speakers need power source, speakersimonitors or other amplified audio device. altached fo line out jackSolucionando problemas Sintoma Causa Solucién Ta onided no El adapiador de covriente AC no eslé conectado a | Conecte el adaplador de corrente a un tomacoriente que funcione sagen ln fomacoriente que funcione o no esta conectado | y ala parte posterior de la Unidad fn la parte posterior de la unidad {La unidad no {La unidad debe ser reprogramada ‘Sila unidad est conectada y no responde, prusbe reprogramaria responde siguiendo esios pasos a) Guite ol iPod dela base ') Desconecte la unidad del tomacoriente ©) Quite tas baterias auxiiares 4) Espere 1 hora y vuelva a probar EliPod no encastra correctamente 'No ha colocado ol encastro del iPod, o ost Lutlizando el encastre inearrecto. ‘Veriique que el encastre sea el aproplado para su IPod El Pod no encastra correctamente Quite ol iPod del encasire y retire [a posible obstruction del iencastre 0 60 st iPod, Vuslva a colocar el iPod dentro del encaste Elicono de bateria baja este destelando [Las baterias estén gastades Reemplace las baterias Las baterias no estan instaladas Correctamenta| ‘Verifique que la polardad do las batorias (-y +) s@ encuentren de acuerdo al dagrama del compartimienta Ue bateriae. EliPod no se ‘comunica con la tindad El Pod no esta insalado correclamentea uit ol iPod del encastra y veriique posibles obstrucciones del lencaste ode Su Pad, Vuela a calocar el iPod dena del encast, ‘Su software 6s obsoleto Renueve su software, Para mayor informacién, dirjase a hipsiiwww apple-comfpodidownload El Pod no responds ‘Veriique que su iPod funcione correctamente antes de conectario la unided. Reférase al manual de su iPod para mas detalles Usted lane un iPod de primera o segunda eneracién, un Shute u oto tipo de aparato ELIS no puede controlar estos altos aparatos ‘No sale sonido de su iH El volumen deliH se encuentra muy bajo ‘Asegirese de subir el volumen EliPod no carga El Pod no esta insalado correctamente {uite ol iPod del encastrey rate la posible obstruccion del ienoaste 0 de suiPod, Vuelva a colocar el iPod dentro del encaste, El Pod esta trabadoino respande La bateria dol iPod podria tener algin imeonveniente Por favor asogirese de que su (Pod funcione correctamente antes | de colocario en el encastre. Refigrase al marial de su IPod para ‘mayor informacion Tabanda de AMino, Sle por las dems {La antena no esta ubicada corectamente ‘Algje la antena de la unidad y girela para mejorar la recepcign El sonido sale distorsionado El volumen se encuentra muy allo Bape elvolumen El sonido sale distorsionado de la unidad ‘Siel sonido orginal do su IPod era do pobre caldad, las Gistorsiones y rudos se haran mas notables con los parlantos de alta potencia. Prucbe ullizar otra fuente do Budio como un CD. ‘SI est ullzando un Pod de primeras generacones o un Shute, intente bajar el volumen de su aparato. También intente apagar elampificador de balos El control remoto no funciona Las baterias estin gastadas Reemplace las baterias por nuevas ‘No esté apuntando el control remote hacia ef He “Apunie ol contol remote hada al HB y manténgase a una Gistancla iméxima de 10 pies de a unidad.Solucionando problemas Causa Solucién Sintoma {a unidad recalonta | Esto es normal “Apague la unidad © bajo el volumen lego de targos Periodos de uso a fo volumen No puede a linea de salida no esta dseriada para La sefial de salida require amplficacion. Utlice parlantes u otra escuucharlos | auiculares. Los parlantes necesitan tna fuente | clase de aperto ampliicado. auricularesipartant | de alimentacion fs que estan coneciados ala Ticha de saida "ine ut El uncionariento | El H@ esta reaccionando a intererencias ‘gj a undad de Fuentes potencales de iterferencia externa GelineiPodes | oxtemas. como computadoras, modem, nteadores inalambricos, iz rate. {iuorescanto, ee. 10Limited 90-Day Warranty Information ‘Home Products, a division of SDI Technologies inc. (hereafter refered to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, fora period of $0 days from the date of original purchase. ‘Should ths product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, itis best to fist run ito the store where it was originaly purchased. Should this fal to resolve the matter and service stl be required by reason of any defect or malfunction ring the waranty period, SD) Technologees valrepaio ats decreton replace hs produc without chage except ora $10.0 chaye fr handing, pack, rtm UP and insurance), This decision is subject to verification ofthe defect or malfunction upon delivery ofthis product to the Factory Service: Center sted below. The product mustncude poof of purchase, Inducing date of purchase Thefeefor sence wihout proof of purchase is $30. Belore eturing this product for service, please fst replace the batteries ( applicable) with fresh ones, as exhausted or defective batteries are the most common cause of problems encountered. It service is stil required: Remove the batteries ( appicable) and pack the unit in a well padded, heavy comugated box. Enclose a photocopy of your sales receint, credit card statement, or other proof of the date of purchase, if within the warranty period. Enclose a check or money order payable tothe order of SDI Technologies, for the sum of $10.00 ($30.00 without proof of purchase). ‘Send the unit prepaid and insured, tothe Factory Service Center listed below. Pepe ‘Consumer Repair Department ‘SDI Technologies nc. 1380 Goodyear Dr E1Paso, TX 79986-6420 Dischimer of Warranty NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover () products which have been damaged by negigence or Wiful actons, misuse or accident, of Which have been modified or repafed by unauthorized persone; cracked or broken cabinets, or units damaged by excessive heat i) damage o digital media players CD's or tape caseattes {iF applicable); (x) the cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service Center and Hs return to the owner This warranty is valid on iin the United States of America and does not extend to owners of the product other than to the original purchaser Inno event wil SD) Technologies or any of ts afflates, contractors, resellers, thor officers, drector, shareholders, members ‘of agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages, any lost profits, actual, exemplary or punitive damages. (Some states do not low lmntatons on implied wararties or exclusion of consequential damages, so these resbctions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. You acknowledgment an agreement to fuly and completely abide bythe above mentioned clamor of waranty is convactualy binding to you upon your transfer of currency (money order, ver's check, or credit card) for purchase of your SDI Technologies prod Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com Toll Free Customer Service: 1-800-288-2792 HEUSBIB-100008-8 (880) Technabges 2006 Alrights Reserved Printed Ohna