Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Problem

Solution

Unit doesn’t respond

AC adaptor isn’t plugged into a wall outlet

(no power)

or the connector is not plugged into the

 

power supply jack on the back of the unit

Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit

 

 

Wall outlet is not functioning or switched off

Plug another device into the same outlet to confirm the outlet

 

 

 

is working. Make sure any associated power switch is ON

 

 

Batteries are weak or dead

Replace with new batteries

 

 

 

 

iPhone/iPod

Using no or wrong insert

Make sure the dock insert is the one for for your iPhone/iPod

does not dock

 

 

 

iPhone/iPod not docked properly

Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for

properly

 

 

 

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your

 

 

 

iPod. Make sure there is no “skin” or case on the iPod.

 

 

 

Then reseat it in the dock.

Battery Low icon

Batteries are weak

Replace with new batteries

always flashing

 

 

 

Batteries were not installed properly

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

 

 

 

 

 

the diagram in the battery compartment

 

 

 

 

iPhone/iPod does

iPhone/iPod is not docked properly

Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for

not respond to the

 

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your

unit

 

iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

 

 

Your iPod software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPod via iTunes

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPhone/iPod is locked up

Please make sure your iPod is working properly before

 

 

 

docking into the unit. You may need to reset your

 

 

 

iPhone/iPod. Please refer to your manual for details.

 

 

Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod, iPod

iP28 cannot control those iPod models or other devices.

 

 

shuffle or other devices.

 

 

 

 

Buttons/Controls

Travel Lock is in Lock position

Move

Travel Lock to Off position

don’t work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPhone/iPod does not

If your iPod is not used for some time, it

Press the Menu button on your iPod

come on immediately

may enter deep sleep mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPhone/iPod battery is too run down/weak

Charge your iPhone/iPod for about 5 minutes

9

Page 10
Image 10
iHome IP28 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Problem Solution