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Using the iH6

Connect iH6 to Power Source

a) Plug the AC adaptor cable into the 

 AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120v wall socket. Adaptor must be

plugged in to operate. 

The iH6 does not operate on batteries

.

Setting the Clock

a) Press and hold the 

 

Time Zone Button until the display flashes.

b) Turn 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.
d) To adjust the time for Daylight Saving Time, slide the 

 

DST switch to +1 to advance the time 1 hour.

Slide to -1 to turn the clock back 1 hour.

To Set Clock Manually

a) Press and hold the 

 

Clock Adjust Button. The clock display will flash.

b) Turn the 

 

Set Wheel until the current time is displayed (a PM indicator appears when time is set to PM; there is no AM indicator).

c) Press the Clock Adjust Button to accept the time. The year display will flash.
d) Turn the Set Wheel to adjust the year and press the Clock Adjust Button. The date display will flash.
e) Turn the Set Wheel to adjust the date and press the Clock Adjust Button. Two beeps will indicate clock setting is complete. Use

DST switch 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 iPod is detected)

or the 

 

Alarm 2 Button to wake to the current radio station at a separate alarm time. You cannot wake to iPod shuffle.

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).
c) Press the Alarm 1 Button again (or the Alarm2 Button if you are setting second alarm). Alarm is now 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) Press 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 Reset/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 will be silenced and come on again 9 minutes later. Snooze

can be pressed several times during the 1 hour alarm cycle.

Sure Alarm

The iH6 has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of power failure, if backup batteries are installed.

iPod and shuffle

Playing and charging your iPod or shuffle

a) Place proper insert for your iPod (see insert table under Quick Start) in 

 

Dock, then gently dock iPod.  To use your shuffle,

gently dock it in the Shuffle Dock. When docked, iPod  and shuffle will charge until fully charged. 

Unit will not overcharge iPod

or shuffle

Note: The iH6 will not control or charge 3G iPod models.

b) Press the 

 iPod Button to play iPod, and again to pause. For shuffle play, press iPod button and use controls on your shuffle.

     Do not play iPod and shuffle at the same time.
c) Turn 

 Volume Wheel to adjust iH6 volume up or down

d)  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.

e) Press 

 Alarm Reset/Power Off Button to turn iH6 and iPod off. To turn shuffle off, use shuffle controls.

Note: If you dock an iPod with a drained battery, it may take up to 6 minutes of charging before the iPod will respond.

Summary of Contents for iH6

Page 1: ..._ IB_8_11 fh10 12 19 06 9 19 AM Page 1 Model iH6 The Home System For Your iPod Questions Visit www ihomeaudio com Music Photos Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Backlight NOTE THIS UNIT WILL NOT CONTROL OR CHARGE 3G iPod ...

Page 2: ...e 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 internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it This...

Page 3: ...od button on iH6 to play shuffle Select the dock insert for your iPod model from the table below and place insert in dock Never dock an iPod without an insert in place Press hold the Time Zone button on back until it flashes Turn the Set Wheel to select your time zone Press the Time Zone button again Move the DST switch on back of unit to 1 or 1 adds or subtracts an hour 1 1 power 2 antenna 6 radi...

Page 4: ...M Loop Antenna socket AC Adaptor Jack Time Zone Button Line Out Jack DST switch Clock Adjust Button Line in Jack FM Antenna Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Indicators Daylight Saving Time Indicator Volume Indicator Battery Low Indicator Time Display PM Indicator Sleep Display Radio Frequency Alarm Time Display AM FM1 FM2 Indicator iPod Indicator Alarm Time AM PM Indicator Sleep Button Alarm Reset Power Off Button...

Page 5: ...ss the Alarm 1 Button again or the Alarm2 Button if you are setting second alarm Alarm is now 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 Press 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 ...

Page 6: ...or 4 Repeat steps a b and c to preset up to 12 stations 4 AM 8 FM To listen to a preset station at any time simply press the desired preset button d Turn the Volume Wheel to adjust iH6 volume up or down e 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 f Press Alarm Reset Power Off Button to turn iH6 and...

Page 7: ...et Treble Bass and Balance settings for best sound Radio Button Selects Radio function AM and FM1 and FM2 radio bands Snooze Dimmer Button Lowers volume level Volume _ Button Raises volume level Volume Button The Remote Control controls basic functions on the iH6 and certain iPod functions when the iPod is docked in the iH6 For best results use the remote control within 12 feet of the unit 5 Power...

Page 8: ...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 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 Pro...

Page 9: ...iPod manual for details See above for software upgrade information You may need to reset your iPod To do so 1 Toggle the Hold switch to hold position then off 2 Press and hold the Menu and center Select buttons at the same time until Apple logo appears You may need to repeat this step Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod iPod Shuffle or other devices iH6 cannot control those iPods or other devices iPo...

Page 10: ...l 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 8 Troubleshooting Solution Symptom Possible Problem Unit adaptor gets warm after extended play at high volume This is normal Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume The signal from the line out jack needs amplification Use powered speakers monitors or ot...

Page 11: ...antes de conectarlo a la unidad Refiérase al manual de su iPod para más detalles Usted tiene un iPod de primera o segunda generación un Shuffle u otro tipo de aparato El iH6 no puede controlar estos otros aparatos Causa Solución El iPod no carga El iPod no está instalado correctamente Quite el iPod del encastre y retire la posible obstrucción del encastre o de su iPod Vuelva a colocar el iPod dent...

Page 12: ...ferencias externas Aleje la unidad de Fuentes potenciales de interferencia externa como computadoras modems ruteadores inalámbricos luz fluorescente etc No puede escuuchar los auriculares parlant es que están conectados a la ficha de salida line out La línea de salida no está diseñada para auriculares Los parlantes necesitan una fuente de alimentación La señal de salida require amplificación Utili...

Page 13: ...nsured to the Factory Service Center listed below Consumer Repair Department SDI Technologies Inc 1330 Goodyear Dr El Paso TX 79936 6420 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 repair...

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