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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

(no power)

the connector is not plugged into the power

the power supply jack on the unit

 

supply jack on the back of the unit

 

 

 

 

 

Wall outlet is not functioning

Plug another device into the same outlet to confirm the outlet is working

 

 

 

iPod cannot dock

Using no or wrong iPod insert

Make sure the dock insert is the proper fit for your iPod

properly

 

 

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 does not

iPod is not installed properly

Remove your iPod from the connector and check for any

respond to the unit

 

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod.

 

 

Then reseat it in the dock.

 

Your iPod software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPod. For details, visit

 

 

http://www.apple.com or iTunes

 

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.

 

Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod or other device

iH11 cannot control those iPods or other devices.

iPod didn’t charge

iPod is not installed properly

Remove your iPod from the connector and check for any

up

 

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod.

 

 

Then reseat it in the dock.

 

iPod is locked up/frozen

Please make sure your iPod is working properly before docking

 

iPod battery has problem

it to the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted

Volume level is set too high

Decrease the volume. Turn off EXB bass effect

 

Sound source is distorted

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.

 

 

 

Remote Control

Battery weak

Replace with new battery

didn’t work

Remote Control is not pointed toward the

Point the Remote Control toward the IR sensor, within 10 feet of

 

 

IR sensor

the unit.

 

 

 

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