Table of Contents
Quick Start
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2
Controls and Indicators
iH110 Display
3
Install Clock Backup Battery
Setting Up the iH110
Charging your iPod
Listening to your iPod
Listenng to FM Radio
3
4
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5
5
Listening to non-docking iPod or other portable audio device
Alarm Operation
5
6
Sleep Operation
7
Snooze/Dimmer Operation
A Consumer Guide to Product Safety
Trouble Shooting
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8
9
Solución De Problemas
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Warranty Information
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device 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 radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate
interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Maintenance
• 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.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzine, thinner
or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit.
Quick Start
3:iPod
1:power
2:inserts
RESET
R E S E T
TEST
T E S T
dst
-1 +1
on off
line in
clock adj.
DC 10V
Insert iPod into dock with proper
insert (iPod must not be in a skin or
case). iPod will charge while docked.
Press iPod Button on iH110 to play
iPod.
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.
Attach AC adaptor cable to jack on
back of the iH110 and plug the
other end into a wall socket.
iPod Touch
insert 14
3rd Gen nano
insert 13
thin iPod with video (30 GB)
Insert 9
iPod with video (60,80 GB)
Insert 10
Use this insert
For this iPod
iPod Touch
3rd Gen nano
thin (30 GB) iPod with video
thin (80GB) iPod classic
thick (60, 80 GB) iPod with video
thick (160 GB) iPod classic
to purchase the proper insert.
• Move the DST switch on the back of the unit to +1 or -1 (adds or
4:time
subtracts an hour to account for daylight saving time).
• Press & Hold the Clock adj. button on the back of the unit until
the display flashes.
• Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set current time.
• Press the Clock Adj. button again to confirm time setting.
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Controls and Indicators
Front Panel
Alarm Set /
Alarm On/Off Button
Mode/Wake-to Button
Sleep Set Button
iPod Dock
Power/
Alarm Reset Button
FM Tune / Set /
Adjust Up/Down Button
Snooze/Dimmer Button
Volume + Button
Volume - Button
Back Panel
Clock Adj. Button
DST Switch
dst
EXB Expanded Bass Switch
DC Jack
-1 +1
on off
Line-in Jack
line in
clock adj.
DC 10V
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iH110 Display
PM Indicator
Daylight Saving Time
Indicator
Battery Low Indicator
FM Indicator
Sleep Indicator
Alarm Indicator
Wake to Indicator
Radio Indicator
Buzzer Indicator
iPod Indicator
Time Display
Install Clock Backup Battery
The iH110 uses a CR2032 button cell backup battery system to provide
continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power
failure. If the Backup Battery has been installed and a power failure
occurs or the AC adaptor is accidentally disconnected, the display backlight
will not remain lit, but current time and alarm time settings will be temporarily
maintained. Otherwise, you must reset the time and alarm settings.
1. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected. Otherwise all settings may
be lost during battery replacement.
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2. Open backup battery compartment door located on the backside of the unit.
3. Insert one CR2032 button cell battery, checking that the polarity (+ and
– sides of the battery) matches the drawing in the battery compartment.
Close the compartment door.
Installing Backup Battery
Note: Make sure you dispose of batteries properly (see your local regulations).
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Setting Up the iH110
Setting the Clock Time
Note: Press the Clock Adj. Button once during normal operation to view the current time display format (12 hour or 24 hour
format). 12 hour is the default format.
1. Press and hold the Clock Adj. Button for 2 seconds until the display flashes. Press the UP or DOWN Button until the
current time is displayed.
2. For 12 hour or 24 hour time format setting: Press the Alarm Set Button during time setting to set 12-hour or 24-hour
display format. Remember to set the correct AM or PM time (an icon to the right of the time display is the PM indicator;
there is no AM indicator). Note that the PM indicator will not appear when using 24 hour display mode.
3. Press the Clock Adj. Button again to confirm the clock setting. You should hear 2 beeps indicating the clock time is set.
4. During daylight saving time, set the DST Switch located on the back of the unit to +1 to advance the time one hour. The
DST Icon will appear on the display to indicate DST is on. Set the switch to -1 to set the time back one hour at the end
of daylight saving time.
Charging your iPod
Note: Please make sure you are using the correct insert for your iPod (see page 1) and that it is properly docked into the
iH110. Failure to do so may damage your iPod.
1. While your iPod is docked in the unit and the unit is connected to AC power, it recharges (until fully charged). The iH110
will not overcharge your iPod. Note that other non-docking iPods will NOT charge.
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Listening to your iPod
1. Dock the already playing iPod. The iH110 will automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPod.
The
will appear at the left lower corner the display, indicating iPod playing mode.
For enhanced bass, slide the EXB Expanded Bass Switch located on the back of the unit to the ON position.
Note: If the playing song/music loudness is too low on the iPod, the iH110 may not detect that the iPod is in play mode.
Press the
on the iPod to play it.
2. Press the
and Buttons to adjust the system volume.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Button to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold while a track is playing for high speed
forward or reverse music search of the current track.
4. To turn the iH110 OFF, press the Power Button. Your iPod will continue charging while in the dock.
Listening to FM Radio
For best reception, extend the FM antenna away from unit and adjust as needed. Do not alter antenna.
1. Press the Power Button to turn on the unit. Press the Mode Button until the radio icon appears.
2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to tune in the desired FM station. Press and hold to seek the next clear FM stattion.
3. Press the
and
Buttons to adjust the volume.
4. To turn the iH110 OFF, press the Power Button.
Listening to a non-docking iPod or other portable audio device
You can play an iPod without a docking port or other MP3 player or portable audio device through the iH110 via the
Line-in Jack.
1. Plug one end of an audio patch cord (available at www.ihomeaudio.com) into the headphone or line-out jack on
your device and the other end of the patch cord into the iH110 Line-in Jack, located on the back of the unit.
2. Press the Power Button to turn the iH110 on. Press the Mode Button until the
corner the display, indicating Line-in playing mode.
icon appears at the lower left
3. Turn on and play your device.
4. Press the
and
Buttons to adjust the system volume. You may need to adjust your device volume, too.
5. To turn othe iH110 OFF, press the Power Button. Please remember to turn off your device, too.
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Alarm Operation
The iH110 Home System for iPod features “Sure Alarm”. If a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is accidentally
disconnected, the unit will change to buzzer alarm to wake you up (provided you have installed backup battery).
This unit also features Gentle Waking, which gradually increases the volume of whatever alarm you set.
NOTE: TO WAKE TO iPod, YOUR iPod MUST BE PROPERLY DOCKED AND OFF (NOT IN PLAY MODE) OR NO
ALARM WILL SOUND. You CANNOT wake to Line in audio devices.
Setting the Alarm
1. Press and hold the Alarm Set Button until the display flashes. Press the UP or DOWN Button until the desired alarm
time is displayed. Remember to set the correct AM or PM time, indicated by PM on the display; there is no AM indicator.
2. Press the Mode Button as needed to select radio, buzzer or iPod as your wake to source. The icon for the selected
wake source will flash.
3. Press the Alarm Set Button again to exit the setting mode. You should hear 2 beeps indicating the alarm is set.
Note: Once you set the alarm time, the alarm will be automatically armed, indicated by the
icon. To disarm the alarm,
press the Alarm Set Button. The Alarm Icon will disappear and the alarm will not sound at the set time.
Note: Make sure to adjust volume level for a comfortable wake up volume.
4. When the alarm is sounding, the Alarm Icon will flash.
• To snooze during the alarm, press the Snooze/Dimmer Button. The alarm will be silenced for 9 minutes, then come
on again.
• To turn the alarm off, press the Alarm Reset/Power Button. The alarm will come on again the next day at the same
time.
5. If the alarm is not turned off after it sounds, it will play for approximately one hour then turn off automatically. This cycle
will repeat every 24 hours unless the controls are changed.
Note: Please make sure your iPod has enough songs to play for one hour, otherwise please set the iPod repeat mode to ON.
Note: If there is no iPod present or there is no music detected on the iPod at alarm time, the iH110 will automatically switch
to buzzer alarm.
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Sleep Operation
1. When the iH110 is off or while listening to your iPod, press the Sleep/Minute Set Button to enter sleep mode. The
Sleep Icon will appear on the display to indicate it is in sleep mode. Sleep mode has a Gentle Sleep feature which
gradually lowers the volume before it shuts off.
2. You can adjust the sleep timer from 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes by pressing the Sleep/Minute Set Button again.The unit
will automatically turn off after the selected time.
3. When the display changes back to show the real time, pressing the Sleep/Minute Set Button once will show the sleep
time remaining. Pressing it again will change the sleep time to the next lowest increment.
4. The iH110 has an independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting
the alarm volume. Press the
and
Buttons to adjust the 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 Alarm Reset/Power Button to turn unit off.
Snooze/Dimmer Operation
1. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will go off and will come on again in about 9
minutes. You may repeat this cycle several times during the one hour alarm cycle.
2. During normal operation, press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness (high, medium, low and off) of the
LCD display and side accent lights.
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Trouble Shooting
Symptom
Possible Problem
Solution
Unit doesn’t respond AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall outlet or
Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into
the power supply jack on the unit
(no power)
the connector is not plugged into the power
supply jack on the back of the unit
Wall outlet is not functioning
Using no or wrong iPod insert
iPod is not installed properly
Plug another device into the same outlet to confirm the outlet is working
Make sure the dock insert is the proper fit for your iPod
iPod cannot dock
properly
Remove your iPod from the connector and check for any
obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod.
Then reseat it in the dock.
iPod does not
respond to the unit
Remove your iPod from the connector and check for any
obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod.
Then reseat it in the dock.
iPod is not installed properly
Upgrade software on your iPod. For details, visit
Your iPod software is too old
iPod is locked up
Please make sure your iPod is working properly before docking
it to the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details on
iPod operation.
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nd
Using 1 or 2 generation iPod or other device iH110 cannot control those iPods or other devices.
iPod didn’t charge
up
iPod is not installed properly
Remove your iPod from the connector and check for any
obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod.
Then reseat it in the dock.
iPod is locked up/frozen
iPod battery has problem
Volume level is set too high
Sound source is distorted
Please make sure your iPod is working properly before docking
it to the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.
Sound is distorted
Decrease the volume. Turn off EXB bass effect
If iPod original sound source is poor quality, distortion and noise
are easily noticed with high-power speakers.
Try a different audio source such as a music CD.
If you are using an iPod Shuffle or external sound source like
older generation iPod, try reducing the output volume on the
device itself. Also, try reducing bass.
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Solución De Problemas
Síntoma
Posible Problema
Solución
La unidad no
funciona (no circula
corriente eléctrica)
El adaptador de AC no está conectado al
Conecte el adaptador de AC al tomacorriente y también
tomacorriente o el conector no está conectado conecte el conector a la ficha en la parte posterior de la unidad
a la ficha en la parte posterior de la unidad
El tomacorriente no funciona
Coloque otro aparato en ese mismo tomacorriente para
confirmar si el que no funciona es el tomacorriente
El iPod no encastra
correctamente
No ha colocado el encastre del iPod, o está
utilizando el encastre incorrecto.
Verifique que el encastre sea el apropiado para su iPod
El iPod no encastra correctamente
El iPod no está instalado correctamente
Su software es obsoleto
Quite el iPod del encastre y retire la posible obstrucción del
encastre o de su iPod. Vuelva a colocar el iPod dentro del encastre.
El iPod no se
comunica con la
unidad
Quite el iPod del encastre y verifique posibles obstrucciones del
encastre o de su iPod. Vuelva a colocar el iPod dentro del encastre.
Renueve su software. Para mayor información, diríjase a
El iPod no responde
Verifique que su iPod funcione correctamente 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 iH110 no puede controlar estos otros aparatos
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 dentro del encastre.
El iPod está trabado/no responde
Por favor asegúrese de que su iPod funcione correctamente
antes de colocarlo en el encastre. Refiérase al manual de su
iPod para mayor información.
La batería del iPod podría tener algún
inconveniente
El sonido sale
distorsionado
El volumen se encuentra muy alto
Baje el volumen y no EXB
El sonido sale distorsionado de la unidad
Si el sonido original de su iPod era de pobre calidad, las
distorsiones y ruidos se harán más notables con los
parlantes de alta potencia. Pruebe utilizar otra fuente de
audio como un CD.
Si está utilizando un iPod de primeras generaciones o un
Shuffle, intente bajar el volumen de su aparato. También intente
apagar el amplificador de bajos
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Limited 90-Day Warranty Information
iHome Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects
in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.
Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased. Should
this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period, SDI Technologies
will repair or, at its discretion, replace this product without charge (except for a $10.00 charge for handling, packing, return UPS/postage,
and insurance). This decision is subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center
listed below. The product must include proof of purchase, including date of purchase. The fee for service without proof of purchase is
$20.00.
Before returning this product for service, please first replace the batteries (if applicable) with fresh ones, as exhausted or defective batteries
are the most common cause of problems encountered.
If service is still required:
1. Remove the batteries (if applicable) and pack the unit in a well padded, heavy corrugated box.
2. Enclose a photocopy of your sales receipt, credit card statement, or other proof of the date of purchase, if within the warranty period.
3. Enclose a check or money order payable to the order of SDI Technologies, for the sum of $10.00 ($20.00 without proof of purchase).
4. Send the unit prepaid and insured, to the Factory Service Center listed below.
Consumer Repair Department
SDI Technologies Inc.
1330 Goodyear Drive
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 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 product other than to the original
purchaser. In no event will SDI Technologies or any of its affiliates, contractors, resellers, their officers, directors, shareholders, members
or agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages, any lost profits, actual, exemplary or punitive
damages. (Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damages, so these restrictions may
not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Your acknowledgement and agreement to fully and completely abide by the above mentioned disclaimer of warranty is contractually
binding to you upon your transfer of currency (money order, cashier's check, or credit card) for purchase of your SDI Technologies
product.
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