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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Problem

Solution

Unit doesn’t

AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall outlet or

Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into

respond

the connector is not plugged into the power

the supply jack on the unit

(no power)

supply jack o the back of the unit

 

Wall outlet is not functioning

Plug another device into a wall outlet (same outlet) to confirm the

 

 

 

 

 

outlet is working

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal battery is dead/needs charging

Connect AC adaptor to working outlet to charge battery

 

 

 

Phone/iPad/iPod

iPhone/iPad/iPod is obstructed

Remove your iPhone/iPad/iPod from the dock and check for

does not dock

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your device. Then

 

properly

 

reseat it in the dock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPhone/iPad/iPhone is not docked properly

Remove your iPhone/iPad/iPod from the dock and check for

 

 

 

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your device. Then

iPhone/iPad/iPod

 

 

reseat it in the dock.

 

 

 

 

Your iPhone/iPad/iPod software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPhone/iPad/iPod via iTunes

does not respond to

 

 

iPhone/iPad/iPod is locked up

Please make sure your iPhone/iPad/iPod is working properly before

the unit

 

 

 

dock into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for detail.

 

 

Using 3rd generation iPod

iD28 doesn’t support 3rd generation iPod

 

 

iPhone/iPad/iPod is not docked properly

Remove your iPod/iPhone from the dock and check for obstruction

 

 

 

on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod/iPhone. Then

iPhone/iPad/iPod

 

reseat it in the dock.

 

 

didn’t charge up

iPhone/iPad/iPod is locked up/frozen

Please make sure your iPod/iPhone is working properly before dock

 

 

iPhone/iPad/iPod battery has problem

into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for detail.

 

 

 

 

 

Volume level is set too high

Decrease the volume.

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted

Sound source is distorted

If iPhone/iPad/iPod original sound source is poor quality, distortion

 

and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try a

 

 

 

 

 

 

different music file from a trusted source such as iTunes.

 

 

 

Try reducing the output volume and EQ settings such as bass boost

 

 

 

on the device itself.

 

 

Battery is weak or dead

Replace with new battery

 

 

 

 

Remote control

Remote Control is too far away or not

Point the Remote Control toward the unit and use within 30 feet of

aimed properly toward the device

the unit.

doesn’t work

 

 

Remote switch is in AUTO position

Move Remote switch to ON position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is normal. The unit has a rechargeable

No need for action, operate the unit as usual

Unit is/feels warm

battery and charging circuit that may make

 

 

 

the unit feel warm to the touch when in

 

 

 

charging mode.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model iD28 Table of Contents FCC Information MaintenanceTop Panel Controls and IndicatorsFM antenna/Aux line-in Jack at Rear Panel ID28 Quick Start 5Radio Connect AC Adaptor Getting StartedResetting the iD28 Charging the Internal BatteryUpdating your Firmware Setting Up the UnitSetting the Alarm Using the AlarmListening to FM Radio Listening to iPhone/iPad/iPodUsing the Aux Line-In Jack with Other Audio Devices Using the Sleep TimerUsing the Remote auto/on Switch Consumer Guide to Product Safety Symptom Possible Problem Solution TroubleshootingLimited 1 Year Warranty Information ID28-071311-A