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Listening to other portable audio devices

Using the Unit in Other Countries

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You can play an MP3 player or other portable audio device through the iDL43 via the Aux-in Jack.
1. Plug one end of a 3.5mm stereo audio cable (

available at http//:www.ihome.com

) into the headphone or line-out jack 

on your device and the other end of the patch cord into the iDL43 Aux-in Jack, located on the back of the unit.

2. Press and release the 

Mode Button

 as needed until “AUX-IN” appears in the lower part of the display, indicating Aux-in 

playing mode.

3. Turn on and play your device.
4. Press the 

     

or 

       

Button

 on the unit to adjust the system volume. You may need to adjust your device volume, too.

Remember to turn off your device when you are done playing it.

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. Make sure the unit is OFF (not playing in any mode).  Press and hold the 

Mode Button

 for about 5 seconds until “Radio 

USA” appears in the lower part of the display and a beep sounds. Press and release the  

or

 – Button

 to set “USA” 

to your region.

2. Press and release the 

Mode Button

 again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the radio frequency setting mode.  

Two beeps will confirm radio frequency setting.

P8

Sleep Operation

Sleep mode lets you sleep to whatever is currently playing (iPad/iPhone/iPod or the radio), gradually lowering the volume 
until the unit shuts off at the selected time.
1. Press the 

Bedtime/Sleep Button

 to enter sleep mode. The current sleep time will appear on the display. 

2. You can adjust the sleep timer from 120, 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes or OFF turns unit off) by pressing the 

Bedtime/Sleep 

Button

 again.

3. When the display changes back to show the real time, pressing the 

Bedtime/Sleep Button

 once will show the sleep 

time remaining. Pressing it again will change sleep time to next lowest increment.

4. iDL43 has independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting the 

alarm volume. Press the      or       

Button

 on the unit to adjust the system sleep volume. The sleep volume will remain 

at that level the next time you enter sleep mode until controls are changed.

5. To stop listening at any time, press the

 Power Button

 on the unit to turn it off.

3. 

To memorize a station as a preset

 A. 

Press 

the 

Radio Presets Button

 as needed to step through the 6 presets (P1 - P6) to the number you wish to 

assign, and then hold the 

Radio Presets Button

 until the selected preset number begins flashing in the display and 

a beep sounds. 

  B. Press the  

or

 – Button

 to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold briefly to have the radio autoscan/search for the 

next clear station. 

 C. 

Press 

the 

Radio Presets 

Button. Two beeps will confirm the station is assigned to the preset number you selected. 

Repeat steps A-C to preset up to 6 stations. 

4. To listen to a preset station, press the 

Radio Presets Button

 to choose the desired preset. 

5. Press the      or       

Button

 on the unit to adjust the system volume. 

Summary of Contents for iDL43

Page 1: ...rging FM Clock Radio Stereo System with Lightning Dock and USB Port Questions Contact Customer Service at 1 800 288 2792 iDL43 IB_US version Size 178 x 178 mm 16 pages Printing color Black Mat l 100gsm WF paper Apr 14 14 6 ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...on Back Panel Top Panel Dock Lightning Dock TOP Play Pause Button Nap EQ Button Wakeup Alarm Skip Button USB USB Port BACK Play Pause Button Time Sync Button Bedtime Sleep Button Mode Button iHome App Indicator 6 Backrest Dock Flexible Lightning Connector for iPad iPhone iPod Radio Presets Button DC Jack Aux in Jack FM antenna USB Charge and Play Port The Bedtime Sleep Button and Wakeup Alarm Skip...

Page 4: ...Button on the unit to play your iPad iPhone iPod Connect an iPad iPhone or iPod to the USB Port on the back of unit using the connecting cable that came with it to charge and play press the USB Button 3 Setting Clock with AutoSync 4 Radio Dock your Lightning compatible iPhone or iPod in the Dock OR connect iPhone to USB port see step 2 The unit will attempt to autosync to the time on your iPhone o...

Page 5: ... 3 AM each day To manually time sync at any time to a docked device press and release the Time Sync Button NOTE iPhone time is automatically updated to the correct time via cell phone towers The time on your iPad or iPod is accurate only to the time on the computer the last time the iPad iPod was synced to it It s possible to have up to 59 seconds difference between the unit and a synced iPad iPho...

Page 6: ...utton to select a radio station or press and release the Radio Presets Button to select a preset radio station to wake to see Listening to Radio on page 5 for details on setting radio stations and presets 4 Press and release the Alarm Button again then press and release the or Button to set the alarm volume 5 Press and release the Alarm Button again or no button within 10 seconds to exit the alarm...

Page 7: ...port using the USB Button Only one device can play at a time Directions below apply to whichever dock port you wish to control 1 Connecting using the Lightning Dock While the dock accommodates most cases you may need to remove your case for proper docking Dock any already playing iPad iPhone or iPod touch with a Lightning connector in the Lightning dock on top of the unit The unit will automatical...

Page 8: ...r is currently playing iPad iPhone iPod or the radio gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time 1 Press the Bedtime Sleep Button to enter sleep mode The current sleep time will appear on the display 2 You can adjust the sleep timer from 120 90 60 30 15 minutes or OFF turns unit off by pressing the Bedtime Sleep Button again 3 When the display changes back to show t...

Page 9: ... mode lets you set an alarm separate from the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 settings If the unit is ON the nap wake to source by default is the buzzer alarm If the unit is OFF the nap source will be the last played mode 1 Press the Nap Button located on the top of the unit as needed to adjust the nap timer for 5 10 15 20 30 45 60 90 or 120 minutes or OFF 2 When the unit is OFF pressing the Nap Button once w...

Page 10: ... 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 objects 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 un...

Page 11: ...your iPad iPhone iPod is working properly before docking into the unit Please refer to your iPad iPhone iPod manual for details See above for software upgrade information You may need to reset your iPad iPhone iPod Refer to your iPad iPhone or iPod user guide for details on how to perform a reset Using non touch screen iPod Unit cannot control those iPod models iPad iPhone iPod didn t charge up iP...

Page 12: ...time or source selected for alarm 2 not alarm 1 or vice versa Wake schedule setting is not correct App alarm is not set properly Unit was not powered off in same mode as connected app device i e Dock or USB Dock 7 days is every day alarm weekday is Mon Fri and weekend is Sat Sun See page 4 for setting alarms Calendar is not set correctly which can affect wake schedule alarm operation See page 3 fo...

Page 13: ...he return authorization number No unit can be processed without a return authorization number 4 Write the return authorization number on the side of the shipping package and send the unit prepaid and insured to the Factory Service Center address authorized by SDI Customer Service Disclaimer of Warranty NOTE This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designe...

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