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Sure Alarm
The unit has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm still sound in the event of a power failure, if the backup battery is installed (see page 10). If your iPad/iPhone/iPod has no sound for 35 seconds or is not present, the unit will switch to tone alarm automatically.
Listening to iPad, iPhone or iPod
1.Dock an already playing iPad, iPhone or iPod. The unit will automatically turn on and you will hear the audio playing from your iPad/iPhone/iPod.
Note: If the audio source volume is too low on the iPad/iPhone/iPod, the unit may not detect that the iPad/iPhone/iPod is in play mode. If so, pressing the Button on the main unit once should make it play.
2.When the iPad/iPhone/iPod is docked and in standby mode, press the Button on the unit to play the iPad/iPhone/iPod. If the unit is already on, press and release the Mode Button as needed until “iPod” appears on the lower part of the display, indicating the unit is in iPod mode. If your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch is in video mode, you may see the “locked” slider on the iPad/iPhone/iPod display. If so, you will need to unlock your iPad/iPhone/iPod.
3.Press the Button on the unit to pause play; press again to resume play.
4. Press the | or | Button on the unit to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold while track is playing for high |
speed forward or reverse music search of the current track. | ||
Adjusting Sound on the Unit | ||
You can adjust the sound on the unit while listening to any sound source. | ||
1. Press the | or | Button on the unit to adjust the system volume. |
2. Press and release the EQ/Pairing Button as needed to select Treble, Bass, or SRS, then press the or Button to adjust settings.
TIP: You can also adjust EQ with the iHome Set app.
Listening to Radio
Setting up Antennas
Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
For USA user, snap AM antenna cable into AM Loop Antenna Socket on back of unit and snap antenna into the antenna stand. Move antenna 12” away from unit for best reception.
Tuning and Playing the Radio
1.Press and release the Button to turn on the unit, then press and release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through iPod, FM radio, AM radio, Bluetooth and
2. When the desired FM or AM mode is selected, press the or Button to tune the radio to a desired station. The current
radio frequency appears in the lower right of the display. Press the or Button for a few seconds to scan for the next clear station.
3.To memorize a station as a preset:
A. Press the Button as needed to step through the 6 presets (P1 - P6) to the number you wish to assign, and then hold the
Button until the selected preset number begins flashing in the display.
B. Press the | or | Button to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold briefly to have the radio autoscan/search for the |
next clear station. | ||
C. Press the |
| Button to confirm the setting, two confirmation beeps will confirm the setting and the preset number |
you wish to assign. Repeat steps
4.To listen to a preset stations, use the Mode Button to select AM or FM mode, then press the Button to choose the desired preset.
5.Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
TIP: Download the iHome Radio app from the App Store to enjoy thousands of internet radio stations from around the globe on your iD50.
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