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Model iPL23
stereo FM clock radio for
iPod or iPhone
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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the iPL23 from iHome. This user guide will
get you up and running quickly and provide helpful hints to
maximize enjoyment. For more information about this and other
iHome products, please visit www.ihome.com
GETTING STARTED
This unit ships with the following items. Please check to see that all
items are present.
1 iPL23 speaker system
2 100-240V Universal AC power adaptor
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Top panel
Backrest
Lightning Dock
Power On/Off Time Set/
Button Time Sync Button
Mode Button — Presets Button
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Sleep Button —4
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Snooze/Dimmer Button
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PM Indicator -
Low Backup Battery Indicator
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CONNECTING TO AC POWER
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This unit operates on AC power |
using the included 100V-240V
universal AC adaptor for charging
and playing your iPhone or iPod .
Place unit on a stable surface. Plug
the power adaptor into the DC jack
on back of the unit and the other
end into a working wall socket. You
can now charge your iPhone or
iPod.
BACKUP BATTERY
The iPL23 ships with a CR2450 battery installed for backup to provide
continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure.
Remove the pull tab from the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit
before use. If a power failure occurs or the AC cord is accidentally
disconnected, the display backlight will not remain lit, but current time and
alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained. Otherwise, you must reset
the time and alarm settings.
Note: The Ca Battery Low icon is located at the right side of clock display.
When the backup battery is low and needs to be replaced, the Battery
Low icon will flash. To replace, follow steps below:
BACKUP BATTERY (CONTINUED)
1. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected. Otherwise all settings
may be lost during battery replacement.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the backup battery compartment
door located on the bottom of the unit.
3. Remove the exhausted battery. Insert a
new CR2450 battery by easing it under the
tabs in the battery well and pressing down.
Make sure the side marked + is facing up.
4. Close the battery compartment door and
tighten the battery door screw.
Note: Make sure you dispose of battery
properly (see your local regulations).
WARNING: Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled,
shorted, recharged, exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures. Do not
place loose batteries in a pocket, purse, or other container containing metal
objects, mix with used or other battery types, or store with hazardous or
combustible materials. Store in cool, dry, ventilated area. Follow applicable
laws and regulations for transport and disposal.
SETTING THE TIME:
TIME SYNC & MANUAL
TIME SETTING
TIME SYNC
This unit is equipped with auto sync. By default, the unit will sync to the
time on your Lightning-capable iPhone or iPod whenever you dock it in
the Lightning dock. When successful, the updated time will appear on the
display. While the dock accommodates most cases, you may need to
remove your case for proper docking. To manually sync at any time, press
and release the Time Sync/Time Set Button. If sync is unsuccessful, try to
sync again using a different iPhone or iPod. If sync still doesn’t work, set
the time manually (see below).
SETTING THE TIME MANUALLY
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Press and hold the Time Sync/Time Set Button until “MAN” or “SYNC”
flashes in the display with one beep. If “SYNC” is displayed, press the + or
- Buttons so “MAN” appears in the display, indicating manual time setting
mode.
Press and release the Time Sync/Time Set Button. The time will flash in
the display.
Press the + or - Buttons to set the correct time (hold for rapid
adjustment). Make sure you are setting the time to the correct AM or PM
time. The PM indicator appears at the upper left of the display; there is no
AM indicator. NOTE: The time can be set to standard 12 hour time (AM
and PM) or to 24 hour time (sometimes called “military time”). To toggle
between 12 and 24 modes, press and release the ©) Alarm Button located
on top of the unit at any time while display is flashing during manual time
setting mode.
Press and release the Time Sync/Time Set Button to confirm the current
time setting (two beeps will sound) and exit time setting mode.
SETTING AND USING THE ALARM
SETTING THE ALARM
This unit lets you wake to your docked iPhone, iPod (iPod), FM radio or
to the built-in buzzer alarm. The alarm will sound for 60 minutes or until
reset/turned off.
1. Press and hold the © Alarm Button until the alarm time display flashes
and one beep sounds.
2. Press the + or - Buttons to adjust the display to the desired alarm time (hold
for rapid adjustment). Remember to set the correct AM or PM alarm time.
3. Press the © Alarm Button to confirm the alarm time. The WAKE-TO
indicator will flash on the display. Press the + or - Buttons to toggle
among wake to Lightning dock (iPod), FM radio or buzzer, then press
the © Alarm Button to access volume setting for the selected alarm
source.
Wake to iPod: If wake to dock (iPod) is selected, press the + or -
Buttons to set the Lightning dock volume (can be set
from 5- 40). The alarm will wake you to the last track
played on your docked iPhone or iPod.
Wake to radio: If wake to FM is selected, press the + or - Buttons to
select a radio station to wake to, then confirm your
selection by pressing the © Alarm Button. Press the + or
- Buttons to set the FM radio alarm volume (can be set
from 5- 40).
Wake to Buzzer: |f wake to Buzzer is selected, press the + or - Buttons to
choose HI or LO buzzer alarm volume.
4. Press the © Alarm Button to exit and confirm alarm settings. An alarm
icon will appear on the display, indicating that the alarm is set and armed.
REVIEWING AND RESETTING THE ALARM
Press and release the © Alarm Button at any time to review the current
alarm settings. To toggle the alarm on or off, press the © Alarm Button as
needed. When the alarm icon is displayed, the alarm is armed/on.
Press the {) Power Button or @ Alarm Button when the alarm is sounding
to reset it to come on again at the same time the next day. Press the
© Alarm Button twice to turn off/disarm the alarm. The alarm icon © will
disappear.
CHARGING YOUR iPHONE OR iPOD
Gently dock your iPhone or iPod into the flexible Lightning dock located
on the top of the unit.
While your iPhone/iPod is docked in the unit and the unit is connected
to AC power, it recharges (until fully charged). The unit will not
overcharge your iPhone/iPod. Note that non-docking iPod models will
NOT charge.
Note: Please make sure your iPhone/iPod is properly docked into the unit.
Failure to do so may damage your iPhone/iPod.
LISTENING TO YOUR iPHONE/iPOD
While the dock accommodates most cases, you may need to remove
your case for proper docking.
1. Dock your already playing iPhone/iPod. The unit will automatically
turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPhone/iPod.
The iPhone/iPod Icon will appear at the right side of the display,
indicating iPhone/iPod playing mode.
2. Press the vor «») Buttons on the unit to adjust the system volume.
Note: If the volume is too low on the iPhone/iPod, the unit may not detect
that the iPhone/iPod is in play mode. Press the Pll Button to play it. Press
again as needed to pause and resume play.
3 Press the + or - Buttons to go to the next or previous track (hold to scan
backwards or forwards within a track).
4. Press the () Power Button to turn off the unit. You can also turn the
unit off by undocking a playing device.
NOTE: Press the Mode Button to cycle from iPod (Lightning dock) to FM
radio to AUX modes.
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
Tuning and Playing the Radio
Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach
to other antennas.
1. Press and release the ( Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through dock (iPod), FM radio
and AUX modes.
2. When FM mode is selected, press the + or - Buttons to tune the radio to a
desired station. The current radio frequency appears in the bottom of the
display. Press the + or - Buttons for a few seconds to scan for the next
clear station.
3. To memorize a station as a preset:
A. Press the Presets Button as needed to step through the 6 presets
(P1 - P6) to the number you wish to assign, and then hold the Presets
Button until the radio frequency begins flashing in the display.
B. Press the + or - Buttons to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold
briefly to have the radio autoscan/search for the next clear station.
C. Press the Presets Button. Two confirmation beeps will confirm the
setting and the preset number you wish to assign. Repeat steps A-C to
preset up to 6 stations.
4. To listen to a preset station, use the Mode Button to select FM mode, then
press the Presets Button to choose the desired preset.
5. Press the or «)) Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
USING THE RADIO IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Different regions of the world use different FM radio frequency steps and
ranges. You will need to select the one that matches the standards in your
region (USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, or CHINA). The default setting is
USA; if you live in the US, you may skip this section.
1. Press and release the () Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle to FM radio mode.
2. Press and hold the Mode Button for about 5 seconds until the region
flashes in the display and a beep sounds.
3. Press the + or - Buttons as needed to set the display to your region: USA,
EU (Europe), JPN (Japan), AUS (Australia), or CHN (China).
2. Press and release the Mode Button (or no button within 10 seconds) to
exit the radio frequency setting mode. Two beeps will confirm radio
frequency setting.
LISTENING TO AUX DEVICES
1. Connect a standard stereo audio cable with 3.5mm plug to the headphone
or line-out jack on your AUX device and the other end to the AUX IN jack
located on the back of the iPL23.
2. Press and release the Ù) Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through dock (iPod), FM radio
and AUX modes.
3. When AUX mode is selected, turn on your AUX device and use its controls
to play, pause and navigate audio tracks. Adjust the volume on your AUX
device to maximum output.
4. Press the « or «) Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
5. Press and release the () Power Button to turn off the unit when through
listening. Remember to turn off your AUX device, too.
SNOOZE/DIMMER OPERATION
1. To program a custom snooze duration, during normal operation (when
alarm is not sounding) press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button until
the display flashes, then press the + and - Buttons on the unit to adjust
the snooze time to 1 - 29 minutes.
2. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button on the iPL23 after the alarm sounds.
The alarm will be silenced and will come on again in about 9 minutes
(default). You may repeat this cycle several times during the one hour
alarm cycle.
3. During normal operation (when alarm is not sounding), press the
Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness level (8 steps, high
to low and off settings) of the LCD display.
SLEEP MODE
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your playing docked iPhone or iPod or to FM
radio for the set sleep duration, then turns the unit off. Press the Sleep
Button as needed to cycle to the desired sleep duration: 120, 90, 60, 30
or 15 minutes or OFF (turns sleep mode off). Press the « or «»)) Button on
the unit to adjust sleep listening level (the unit will revert to normal set
volume level for other modes). Press the Sleep Button during sleep to
view the remaining sleep time; press again to set sleep to next (lower)
sleep duration.
MAINTENANCE
* Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
e 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 furniture.
* Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water.
Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzene, thinner or similar materials can
damage the surface of the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible reason
Solution
Unit won’t turn on
AC adaptor isn't plugged
into a working wall socket
or not plugged into the
power jack on back of the
unit
Plug the AC adaptor into a
working wall socket and plug the
connector into the supply jack on
the unit. Make sure any associated
wall switch that controls the outlet
is ON.
Device does not
respond to the
unit and/or
device is playing
but no sound
Unit is not properly
connected to power
source and/or Power
Button is not ON/device is
paused
Make sure the unit is properly
connected to AC power source.
Check that the unit is ON. Try
adjusting volume on unit and
audio device. Press the Mode
comes out Button to select iPod (dock), FM
or AUX mode. Also try pressing
the Play/Pause Button.
Erratic External interference Move unit away from potential
performance sources of external interference such
as computers, modems, wireless
devices (routers) or fluorescent light.
No sound Volume is too low Turn volume up on your device
Sound distorted
Volume is too high
Turn volume down on your device
Sound source is distorted
If the original sound file (MP3) is old
or of poor quality, distortion and noise
are easily noticed with high-power
speakers. Try upgrading file from a
trusted source such as iTunes.
Device doesn’t
charge up
Unit is not properly
connected to AC power
Please make sure the unit is
connected to a working power outlet.
The unit will not charge while
operating on backup battery
Device is not docked/con-
nected properly
Check that device is docked properly;
if needed, remove case from device.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufac-
tured to ensure your personal safety. However, improper use can result in
potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety 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.
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Water and Moisture — The unit should not be used near water. For example:
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or ina
wet basement.
. 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 built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet, which may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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. Only use the AC adapter that came with the unit.
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 unit to where it is plugged into an AC socket.
Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the
Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions.
Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on the
product.
. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer.
Lightning and Power Surge Protection — Unplug the unit from the wall
socket and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning
storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Overloading - Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
. Damage Requiring Service - The unit should be serviced by qualified
service personnel when:
the power supply cable or plug has been damaged.
s | objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
. the unit has been exposed to rain.
. the unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
the unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate
normally.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS (CONTINUED)
12. Periods of Nonuse - If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period
of time, such as a month or longer, the backup battery should be removed
from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.
13. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those
methods described in the user’s operating instructions. Service methods
not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
14. Magnetic Interference: This product’s speakers contain powerful magnets
which could cause interference or damage to sensitive equipment such as
hard drives, CRT televisions and monitors, as well as medical, scientific,
and navigational devices. Keep this unit away from these products at all
times.
A GUIDE TO PRODUCT SAFETY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
+ Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
+ NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
+ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
+ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
iHome Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI),
warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials,
under normal use and conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase.
Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first
return it to the store where it was originally purchased. Should this fail to resolve
the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction
during the warranty period, SDI will repair or, at its discretion, replace this
product without charge. This decision is subject to verification of the defect or
malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center
authorized by Customer Service.
If service is required, please call Customer Service at 1-800-288-2792 to obtain
a Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions.
Disclaimer 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 (i) products which have been damaged by
negligence or willful actions, misuse or accident, or which have been modified or
repaired by unauthorized persons; (ii) cracked or broken cabinets, or units
damaged by excessive heat; (iii) damage to digital media players, CD’s or tape
cassettes (if applicable); (iv) the cost of shipping this product to the Factory
Service Center and its return to the owner.
This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and does not extend
to owners of the product other than to the original purchaser. In no event will SDI
or any of its affiliates, contractors, resellers, their officers, directors,
shareholders, members or 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 allow limitations on implied warranties or
exclusion of consequential damages, so these restrictions 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.
Your acknowledgment and agreement to fully and completely abide by the above
mentioned disclaimer of warranty is contractually binding to you upon your
transfer of currency (money order, cashier's check, or credit card) for purchase of
your SDI product.
© 2014 SDI Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved
Questions? Visit www.ihome.com
or call 1-800-288-2792 Toll Free
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