Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Problem

Solution

 

 

 

iH56 does not turn on

AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall socket

Plug the AC adaptor into a working wall socket and plug the

 

or not plugged into the power supply jack on back

connector into the supply jack on the unit

 

of the unit

 

 

 

 

iH56 doesn’t respond

iH56 requires a reset

If unit is plugged in and doesn't respond, try resetting the unit by following

 

 

these steps:

 

 

a) remove iPod from dock

 

 

b) unplug unit from power source

 

 

c) remove back up batteries

 

 

d) wait 1 hour, then resume use

 

 

 

iPod does not dock

Using no or wrong iPod insert

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

properly

 

(see chart on page 1)

 

 

 

 

iPod didn’t install properly

Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the

 

 

connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

 

 

 

Battery Low icon always

Batteries are weak

Replace with new batteries

flashing

Batteries were not installed properly

Check to make sure the polarity ( + and – ends) matches the diagram

 

 

 

in the battery compartment

 

 

 

iPod does not respond

iPod is not installed properly

Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the

to the unit/iPod is

 

connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

playing but no sound

 

 

Your iPod software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPod via iTunes

comes out

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPod is locked up/plays but no sound

Check the volume setting. Make sure your iPod is working properly before

 

comes out

docking into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details. See

 

 

above for software upgrade information.

 

 

You may need to reset your iPod. To do so:

 

 

1. Toggle the Hold switch to hold position, then off.

 

 

2. Press and hold the Menu and center Select buttons at the same time until

 

 

Apple logo appears. You may need to repeat this step.

 

Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or

iH56 cannot control those iPods or other devices.

 

other devices.

 

Remote Control didn’t

Battery weak

Replace current battery with new battery

work

 

 

Remote Control is not pointed toward the

Point the Remote Control toward the iH56 remote sensor (to right of

 

 

iH56 remote sensor

clock display), move within 10 feet of the unit.

 

 

 

iH56/iPod performance

The iH56 is reacting to external interference

Move unit away from potential sources of external interference such as

is erratic

 

computers, modems, wireless devices (routers) or fluorescent light

No sound from iH56

Volume is set too low on iH56

Make sure volume is turned up

 

 

 

iPod didn’t charge up

iPod is not installed properly

Remove your iPod from the dock and check for 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 into the

 

 

unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.

 

iPod battery has problem

 

 

 

 

 

No AM band radio

AM loop antenna is not connected to the unit

Plug the AM loop antenna connector to the jack on the back of the unit

sound but others OK

 

 

AM band radio is very

AM loop antenna isn’t located properly

Move the AM loop antenna away from the main unit/iPod and rotate it

noisy

 

for best reception

 

 

 

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