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Listening to Aux device

Using the aux line-in Jack

You can play any iPod or other MP3 player or portable audio device through the iP42 via the aux line-in Jack.
1. Plug one end of a standard stereo audio patch cord (not included) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and 

the other end of the patch cord into the iP42 aux line-in Jack located on the back of the unit.

2. Press the 

Radio Button 

until “aux” appears in the lower part of the display.

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

Volume Wheel

 to adjust the iP42 volume. You may need to adjust volume on your audio device, too.

5. Press the 

EQ Button

 to select and turn the 

Set

 

Wheel

 to set Treble, Bass, and Left/Right Balance. 

6. To turn off the unit, press the 

     Button

. Please remember to turn off your device, too.

Sleep mode, Dimmer and more

Sleep Operation

Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPhone/Pod or radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected 
time.
1. Press the 

Sleep Button

 to enter sleep mode. The sleep time will show in the lower display.

2. Press the 

Sleep Button

 again as needed to adjust the sleep timer from 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes.

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

Sleep Button

 once to show the sleep time remaining. 

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

4. iP42 has independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting the normal 

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 

     Button

 to turn unit off.

Dimmer Operation

During normal operation, press the 

Snooze/Dimmer Button

 to control the brightness of the LCD display.

Using the iP42 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. Make sure the iP42 is OFF (not playing in any mode).  Press and hold the 

Radio Button

 for about 5 seconds until “USA” 

appears in the lower part of display. Tune the  

Set

 

Wheel

 to adjust country frequency to your region.

2. Press the 

Radio Button

 again (or no button within 5 seconds) to exit the radio frequency setting mode. 

Updated Mar 2

Summary of Contents for IHOME IP42

Page 1: ...Model iP42 The Home System For Your iPhone or iPod Questions Visit www ihomeaudio com iP42 IB in USA English version Print color Black text on white paper Size of manual 178mmW x 178mmH Mar 1 2010 ...

Page 2: ...ice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 r...

Page 3: ... case The iPhone iPod will charge while docked Press the Button to play your iPhone iPod Dock your iPhone Press the Time set sync button on back of the unit SYNC OK will flash on the display indicating sync attempt Day and date will appear and you will hear a beep when sync is complete If sync fails attempt again or set time manually see page 3 3 time sync Press the Radio button to select FM radio...

Page 4: ...M Indicator NOTE AM PM indicators will not appear when clock is set to 24 hour display mode Snooze Dimmer Button Alarm 2 Button Alarm 1 Button Volume Wheel Preset Buttons 1 6 Sleep Button Set Wheel EQ Button Dock Radio aux Button Alarm Reset Power Button Rear Panel Top Panel Play Pause Button line in time zone DC 7 5V 2A DST 1 1 time set sync Alarm Time Display FM Radio Indicator AC Adaptor Jack F...

Page 5: ...ment cover located on the bottom of the unit 2 Insert 2 AA LR06 batteries as indicated making sure that the and polarities match the diagram inside 3 Replace battery compartment cover We recommend alkaline batteries for longer battery life Installing Replacing the iP42 Backup Batteries Battery Warning For models that require more than one battery Do not mix with used or other battery types brands ...

Page 6: ...assic older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature 1 Dock your iPhone or iPod 2 Press the Time Sync Button located at the back of the unit 3 The iP42 will sync to the time on your iPhone iPod Once sync is completed SYNC OK will appear on the display 4 If sync was not successful Failed will appear on the display If this happens please try again with a different iPhone iPod if nee...

Page 7: ... setting radio stations and presets 5 Press the Alarm button again or no button within 10 seconds to exit the alarm setting mode The alarm will be armed once set and the corresponding alarm icon will light up The lower part of the display will show the earliest set alarm time Reviewing Arming and Disarming Alarm Turn Alarm Function On and Off 1 Once an alarm is armed the lower part of the display ...

Page 8: ...press the Button An iPhone iPod will continue charging while docked Listening to Radio Setting up Antenna Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception Do not strip alter or attach to other antennas Tuning and Playing the Radio 1 Press the Radio Button as needed to turn on iP42 and choose between FM radio and aux line in modes 2 When FM radio mode is selected turn the Set Wheel to tune the radio...

Page 9: ... adjust the sleep timer from 120 90 60 30 or 15 minutes 3 When the display changes back to show the real time press the Sleep Button once to show the sleep time remaining Pressing it again will change sleep time to next lowest increment 4 iP42 has independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting the normal volume The sleep volume will remain at that...

Page 10: ...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 unit fro...

Page 11: ...are is too old Upgrade software on your iPhone iPod via iTunes on your computer iPhone iPod is locked up plays but no sound comes out Check the volume setting Make sure your iPhone iPod is working properly before docking into the unit Please refer to your iPhone iPod manual for details See above for software upgrade information You may need to reset your iPhone iPod Refer to your iPhone or iPod us...

Page 12: ...igh Custom snooze time not set Alarm not working AM PM time alarm time not set correctly When setting clock or alarm time take note of the AM PM indicators Alarm time or source selected for alarm 2 or alarm 3 not alarm 1 etc 7 5 2 days setting is not correct 7 days is every day alarm 5 days is Mon Fri and 2 days is Sat Sun See page 5 for setting alarms Calendar is not set correctly which can affec...

Page 13: ... insured 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 repa...

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