iHome iK50 User manual
Model: iK50
Instruction manual - US English
Size: 102 x 150 mm
Date: April 30, 2012
Mat’l: 128gsm matte finish paper
Color: Black text on white background
Cover
Warranty
Model iK50
Play, Charge, and
Wake with your
Kindle Fire
QUESTIONS? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com
SMARTDESIGN
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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the SmartDesign Series for Kindle Fire
featuring 2 docking inserts to charge your Kindle Fire device in any
position. This user guide will get you up and running quickly and
provide helpful hints to maximize enjoyment. For more information
about this and other iHome products, please visit
www.ihomeaudio.com Note that details on using iHome apps for
Kindle Fire with this unit are not covered in this booklet. For
information on using iHome apps for Kindle Fire, please visit
www.ihomeaudio.com/apps
GETTING STARTED
This unit ships with the following items. Please check to see that all
items are present.
1 iK50 speaker system with Kindle Fire Dock insert
2 1 landscape mode docking insert
3 100-240V Universal AC power adaptor
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Aux line-in Jack
Connection
compartment
Device rest
Kindle Fire Power Button
Mode button
Power On/Off
button
Reverse & Forward
buttons Volume control buttons
USB Mode Switch
Standard docking insert
USB port
Sleep button
Alarm button
FM antenna
Snooze/Dimmer button
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BACK PANEL
DISPLAY
TOP PANEL
DST Button
DC Jack Time set button
Time Display
Volume Indicator
PM Indicator
FM Radio
Indicator
Buzzer/Radio
Indicator
Alarm
Indicator
AUX-In
Indicator
Low Backup Battery Indicator
Sleep Indicator
DST Indicator
BACK-UP BATTERY
The iK50 ships with a CR2450 battery installed for back-up to provide
continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure.
Remove the pull tab from the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit
before use. If a power failure occurs or the AC cord is accidentally
disconnected, the display backlight will not remain lit, but current time and
alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained. Otherwise, you must reset
the time and alarm settings.
Note: The Battery Low icon is located at the right side of clock display.
When the backup battery is low and needs to be replaced, the Battery
Low icon will flash. To replace, follow steps below:
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CONNECTING TO AC POWER
This unit operates on AC power
using the included 100V-240V
universal AC adaptor for charging
and playing devices.
Place unit on a stable surface. Plug
the power adaptor into the AC jack
on back of the unit and the other
end into a working wall socket. You
can now charge devices connected
to the USB port.
7.5V 2.5A
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BACK-UP BATTERY (CONTINUED)
1. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected. Otherwise all settings
may be lost during battery replacement.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the back-up battery compartment
door located on the bottom of the unit.
3. Remove the exhausted battery. Insert a
new CR2450 battery by easing it under the
tabs in the battery well and pressing down.
Make sure the side marked + is facing up.
Close the compartment door.
4. Close the battery compartment door and
tighten the battery door screw.
Note: Make sure you dispose of battery
properly (see your local regulations).
WARNING: Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled,
shorted, recharged, exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures. Do not
place loose batteries in a pocket, purse, or other container containing metal
objects, mix with used or other battery types, or store with hazardous or
combustible materials. Store in cool, dry, ventilated area. Follow applicable
laws and regulations for transport and disposal.
2. Plug the USB cable and audio
cable (connected to the standard
docking insert) into the USB and
audio jacks inside the connection
compartment.
Make sure the USB Mode Switch
is in the default position.
KINDLE FIRE DOCKING
This unit features 2 dock inserts (patent pending), which allow you to dock
and charge your Kindle Fire device in standard (portrait) mode or in
sideways (landscape) mode for watching videos.
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3. Snap in the docking insert
again. Gently dock your
Kindle Fire. The unit is now
ready to charge and play
your Kindle Fire. Press the
Power Button on the
standard insert to wake
the Kindle Fire (or put it to
sleep; press and hold to
turn Kindle Fire OFF.
USING THE STANDARD
DOCK INSERT
1. Press in release tab on the rear
of the dock and lift the
standard dock insert from unit.
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2. Plug an audio cable (not
included) into the audio jack
inside the connection
compartment, leaving one
end trailing out the center
rear of the unit.
Gently snap the Landscape
Dock into place, making sure
the audio cable is free.
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KINDLE FIRE DOCKING
This unit features 2 dock inserts (patent pending), which allow you to dock
and charge your Kindle Fire device in standard (portrait) mode or in
sideways (landscape) mode for watching videos.
3. Place your Kindle Fire
horizontally on the dock
(landscape mode) and
connect the audio cable to
the headphone jack on your
Kindle Fire.
Use Kindle Fire controls to
turn your Kindle Fire on and
place in video play mode.
USING THE LANDSCAPE
DOCK INSERT FOR VIDEO
1. Press in release tab on the rear
of the dock and lift the
standard dock insert from unit.
Unplug the USB and audio
cable from the jacks inside the
connection compartment.
PLAYING MUSIC
(USE STANDARD INSERT)
Dock your Kindle Fire to the Standard Dock as described on page 5.
Press the Power Button on the dock to wake the Kindle Fire.
Press the Power Button on the unit. Next, press the Mode Button as
needed until the audio icon appears on the display. Put your Kindle
Fire in play mode. Use the on-screen Kindle Fire controls to select audio
sources and adjust playback volume. Press the Volume Buttons
on the unit to adjust listening level. When you are through listening, stop
or pause play on your Kindle Fire. In about 3 minutes, the icon will
disappear and the unit will shut off.
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SETTING THE TIME
The unit features a Daylight Saving Time (DST) Button located on the
back of the unit for quickly adjusting the time at the start or end of
Daylight Saving Time. Press and release the DST Button at any time to
toggle between On (adds one hour) and Off (subtracts one hour). When
set to On, a DST icon appears on the display.
1. Press and hold the Time Set Button located on the back of the unit until
the hour flashes in the display.
2. Press the +or –Buttons to set the hour. Make sure you are setting the time
to the correct AM or PM time. The PM indicator appears at the upper left
of the display; there is no AM indicator. NOTE: The time can be set to
standard 12 hour time (AM and PM) or to 24 hour time (sometimes called
“military time”). To toggle between 12 and 24 modes, press and release the
Alarm Button (located on top of the unit) at any time during time
setting mode.
3. Press and release the Time Set Button to confirm the hour setting. The
minutes will begin flashing. Press the +or –Buttons to set the minutes,
then press and release the Time Set Button to confirm the current setting
and exit time setting mode.
SETTING AND USING THE ALARM
SETTING THE ALARM
This unit lets you wake to FM radio or built-in buzzer alarm. The alarm
will sound for 60 minutes or until reset/turned off.
1. Press and hold the Alarm Button until the alarm time display flashes.
2. Press the +or –Buttons to adjust the display to the desired alarm time (hold
for rapid adjustment). Remember to set the correct AM or PM alarm time.
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SETTING AND USING THE ALARM
(CONTINUED)
3. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm time. The wake-to
indicator will flash on the display. Press the +or –Buttons to toggle
between wake to buzzer and wake to radio settings.
Wake to Buzzer: If wake to Buzzer is selected, press the +or –Buttons to
choose HI or LO buzzer alarm volume.
Wake to Radio: If wake to Radio is selected, press the +or –Buttons to select
the desired radio station (press and hold to scan to next clear
station). Press the Alarm Button to confirm radio station
selection. Next, press the +or –Buttons to adjust the wake-up
radio volume (can be set from 5- 40).
4. Press the Alarm Button to exit and confirm alarm settings. An alarm
icon will appear on the display, indicating that the alarm is set and armed.
TIP: Download the FREE iHome Sleep app from the Kindle Fire Market to
enable your Kindle Fire music as wake to alarm source!
Reviewing and Resetting the Alarm
Press the Alarm Button at any time to review the current alarm settings.
To toggle the alarm on or off, press the Alarm Button as needed. When
the alarm icon is displayed, the alarm is armed/on.
Press the Power Button or Alarm Button when the alarm is sounding
to reset it to come on again at the same time the next day. Press the
Alarm Button again to turn off/disarm the alarm. The alarm icon will
disappear.
SNOOZE FEATURE
You can interrupt the alarm by pressing the Snooze/Dimmer Button while
the alarm is sounding. The alarm will resume at the end of the set snooze
time. The snooze duration time is adjustable. To change the snooze time
from the default (9 minutes), press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button
during normal operation (when alarm is not sounding) until the snooze time
flashes in the display. Press the +or –Buttons to adjust the time between 1 and
29 minutes), then press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to confirm.
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