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USING THE USB DOCK

1.  Connect your already playing iPhone/iPod to the USB dock on back 

of unit using that cable that came with your device. 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    or 

     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        

USB 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 disconnecting a device playing through the USB dock.

NOTE: Press the 

Mode Button

 to cycle from iPod (Lightning dock) to 

USB to FM radio modes.

LISTENING TO FM RADIO 

Tuning and Playing the Radio

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, USB,  and FM 

radio 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        

Dock Button

 as needed to step through the 6 presets 

(P1 - P6) to the number you wish to assign, and then 

hold

 the      

Dock 

Button

 until the selected preset number 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         

Dock  Button

  to  confirm  the  setting,  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        

Dock Button

 to choose the desired preset. 

5.  Press the      or       

Button

 on the unit to adjust the system volume. 

USING THE UNIT 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 lower part of 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.

S N O O Z E / D I M M E R   O P E R AT I O N

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 iPL8 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 (high, medium, low 

and off settings) of the LCD display.

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Summary of Contents for iHome iPL8

Page 1: ...Model iPL8 stereo alarm clock to charge your iPod or iPhone QUESTIONS Visit www ihomeaudio com ...

Page 2: ...is and other iHome products please visit www ihomeaudio com Note that details on using iHome apps with this unit are not covered in this booklet For information on using iHome apps please visit www ihomeaudio com apps G E T T I N G S T A R T E D This unit ships with the following items Please check to see that all items are present 1 iPL8 speaker system 2 100 240V Universal AC power adaptor ...

Page 3: ... Snooze Dimmer Button 2 Back panel Display Top panel DC Jack Time Display Volume Indicator PM Indicator WAKE TO Indicator iPod Buzzer Alarm Indicator iPod Indicator Low Backup Battery Indicator Sleep Indicator Lightning Dock Play Pause Presets Button Backrest Lightning Dock Volume Control Buttons Settings Buttons USB dock ...

Page 4: ...orarily maintained Otherwise you must reset the time and alarm settings Note The 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 3 C O N N E C T I N G T O A C P O W E R RESET RESET TESTT E ST This unit operates on AC power using the included 100V 240V universal AC ad...

Page 5: ...ake 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 obj...

Page 6: ...1 Press and hold the 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 2 Press and release the Time Set Button The time will flash in the display 3 Press the or Buttons to set the correct time hold for rapid adjustment Make sure you are setting the time to the correct AM...

Page 7: ... 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 USB If wake to USB is selected press the or Buttons to set the USB dock volume can be set from 5 40 The alarm will wake you to the last track played on the iPhone or iPo...

Page 8: ... 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 USING THE LIGHTNING DOCK OR USB DOCK USING THE LIGHTNING DOCK 1 Dock your already playing iPhone iPod The unit will automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPhone...

Page 9: ...ng and Playing the Radio 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 USB and FM radio 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 statio...

Page 10: ... 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 S N O O Z E D I M M E R O P E R AT I O N 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 ...

Page 11: ...the Sleep Button during sleep to view the remaining sleep time press again to set sleep to next lower sleep duration M A I N T E N A N C E Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct 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 furniture Clea...

Page 12: ...unit is ON Try adjusting volume on unit and audio device Press the Mode Button to select the iPod dock USB or FM mode Also try pressing the Play Pause Button Erratic performance No sound Sound distorted Device doesn t charge up External interference Volume is too low Volume is too high Sound source is distorted Unit is not properly connected to AC power Move unit away from potential sources of ext...

Page 13: ...d 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 unit to where it is plugged into an AC socket 6 Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended See the Maintenance section of this manual for cleani...

Page 14: ...ressly 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 a...

Page 15: ...and the 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 de...

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