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SETTING AND USING THE ALARMS

SETTING THE ALARMS

This unit has two alarms which are set the same way. Instructions below are 

for setting alarm 1. Substitute the    Alarm 2 Button to set alarm 2.  you can 

wake to your docked device, 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 schedule

will flash.

4. Press the  

+

 or 

 

Buttons

 to set the desired alarm schedule: 7 Days (every

day), 5 Days (week days) or 2 Days (weekends only).

5.  Press the      

Alarm Button

 to confirm the alarm schedule. The WAKE-TO 

indicator will flash on the display. Press the 

+

 or 

 

Buttons

 to select Dock 

(iPod/iPhone), FM radio or Tone, then press the      

Alarm Button

 to access 

volume setting for the selected alarm source.

Wake to Dock:

  

If wake to Dock (iPhone) is selected, press the 

+

 or 

 

Buttons

 to set the 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, or press the 

Play/Pause Presets 

Button

 as needed to select a preset station 

(see Memoriz-

ing Radio presets on page 8 for details on setting presets

).  

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). 

Note

: if FM antenna is not detected 

at alarm time, alarm will default to tone.

Wake to Tone:

  

Select to wake to tone to wake to buzzer alarm. 

6. 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.

NOTE: alarm volume is independent from normal volume.

REVIEWING, ARMING/DISARMING 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 scheduled day. (For 
example, if your alarm schedule is set to 5 Days and you reset the alarm on 
Friday, it will come on again on Monday, not on Saturday.)

Summary of Contents for iPL8XH

Page 1: ...Model iPL8XH Docking FM clock radio for iPod or iPhone QUESTIONS Visit www ihome com ...

Page 2: ...nd provide helpful hints to maximize enjoyment For more information about this and other iHome products please visit www ihome com 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 iPL8XH speaker system 2 100 240V Universal AC power adaptor 3 FM antenna ...

Page 3: ...uttons Settings Buttons DC Jack Aux in jack FM Antenna jack USB charging port DC 9V 2 7A Time Display Volume Indicator Minute Indicator Alarm Time Date Display PM Indicator AM Indicator Wake To Mode Indicators Tone Dock Aux FM Radio Alarm Indicators Low Backup Battery Indicator Sleep Mode Indicator Removable rubber docking insert Lightning Dock Connector for iPhone iPod RED when connected to power...

Page 4: ...e you must reset the time and alarm settings Note The Battery Low icon is located at the left 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 A C A D A P T E R A N D F M A N T E N N A This unit operates on AC power using the included 100V 240V universal AC adaptor Place unit on a stabl...

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: ...se the Time Sync Button The TIME will flash on the display Press the or Buttons to set the correct time hold for rapid adjustment Make sure to set the correct AM or PM time The PM AM indicators appear to the left of the time display NOTE The display can be set to standard 12 hour time AM and PM or to 24 hour time To toggle between 12 and 24 modes press and release the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 Button loc...

Page 7: ...t 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 or press the Play Pause Presets Button as needed to select a preset station see Memoriz ing Radio presets on page 8 for details on setting presets Confirm your selection by pressing the Alarm Button Press the or...

Page 8: ...harging status of your device If the device does not charge you will need to use the charger that came with your device 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...

Page 9: ...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 Play Pause Presets Button as needed to step through the 6 presets P1 P6 to the number you wish to assign and then hold the Play Pause Presets Button until the radio frequency begins flashing in the display B Press the or Buttons to tune the radio to a desired station Ho...

Page 10: ...dio frequency setting mode Two beeps will confirm radio frequency setting LISTENING TO AUX DEVICES 1 Connect a standard 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 iPL8XH 2 Press and release the Power Button to turn on the unit then press and release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through Dock ...

Page 11: ...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 sleep level volume is independent from normal volume levels Press the Sleep Button during sleep to view the remai...

Page 12: ...ton to select Dock FM or AUX mode Also try pressing the Play Pause Button Check that device is properly docked 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 Device is not docked connected properly Move unit away from potential sources of external i...

Page 13: ...use the AC adapter that came with the unit 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 o...

Page 14: ...peration 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 interfer enc...

Page 15: ...cident 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...

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