Table of Contents Controls and Indicators / Display.............................1-2 iD38 Quick Start ................................3-4 Using the iD38 .................................5-6 Using the Alarms ................................6-7 Listening to iPad / iPhone/iPod / Listening to Radio......................8 Using the Unit in other Countries / Listening to other portable audio devices..............9 Sleep Operation ................................9...
Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the iHome iD38, the home system for your iPad, iPhone and iPod. This device works with iHome apps available on the App Store enabling additional alarm features, settings, firmware updates, and other enhancements. Device compatibility with our apps and features are subject to change. This instruction booklet explains the basic opera- tion and care of the unit and does not cover our apps.
Rear Panel Line-in Jack FM Antenna DC Adaptor Jack Backup battery compartment (on bottom of unit) Clock display Time Display Active iHome App Indicator PM Indicator AM Indicator Battery Low Indicator Wake to Indicator wake to Sleep mode Indicator Alarm 2 Indicator...
The iPad/iPhone/iPod will charge while docked. Press Button on the unit to play your iPad/iPhone/ Note: the iHome Set app is not covered in detail in this iPod. booklet. Please download the free iHome Set app from...
Quick Start 5: Setting Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 a) Press and hold the Button until the time flashes to set Alarm 1 or 2. (Substitute Button in steps below to set Alarm 2) b) Press the + or – Button to set alarm time.
Updating your iD38 firmware For best performance, make sure to update the iD38 firmware. To do so, download the free iHome Set app from the App Store. Launch the app, scroll to “Search for Update”, then follow directions to update the firmware.
(see Listening to Radio on page 7 for details on setting radio stations and presets). For wake to playlist: you must create a playlist named “iHome” in iTunes and have it on your iPad/iPod/iPhone. The unit will play music randomly from within the “iHome” playlist.
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Friday, the alarm will come on again on Monday, not Saturday. TIP: When the iHome Sleep app is running, press the wakeup button to access wake profiles. When the app is not running, you can press the wakeup button to shut off the unit and reset the alarm to come on at the set time.
2. Press and hold the Mode/EQ Button to access EQ mode then press and release as needed to select Treble, Bass, or Balance, then press the + or – Button to adjust settings. TIP: You can also adjust EQ with the iHome Set app. Listening to Radio Setting up Antenna Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception.
1. Plug one end of an audio patch cord (available at http://www.ihomeaudio.com) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of the patch cord into the iD38 Line-in Jack, located on the back of the unit.
Dimmer Operation During normal operation, press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the LCD display. Replacing Clock Backup Battery The unit comes with 1 CR2450 back-up battery installed to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. Remove the battery pull tab Replacing Backup Battery before use.
A Consumer Guide to Product Safety When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Unit does not turn on AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall Plug the AC adaptor into a working wall socket and plug the connector socket or not plugged into the power supply into the power supply jack on the unit jack on back of the unit Unit doesn’t respond Unit requires a reset...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Sound is distorted Volume level is set too high Decrease the volume Sound source is distorted If the iPhone/iPod/iPad original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor quality, distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try a different file from a trusted source such as iTunes.
Limited 1 Year 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 1 Year from the date of original purchase.
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