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Listening to Radio

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Listening to iPad, iPhone or iPod

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.

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 Aux-in modes.

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 A-C to preset up to 6 stations for AM and FM bands. 

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.

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.

P10

Summary of Contents for iD50

Page 1: ...8 x 178 mm 16 pages Printing color Black Mat l 90gsm book paper Dec 5 11 Note Apps are not covered in detail in this booklet To learn more about how iHome apps can enhance your experience please visit the App Store iHomeSleep FREE alarm clock app iHomeSet FREE device control app iHomeRadio Internet radio app works with available on the App Store P1 ...

Page 2: ...uered finish A cloth or other protective material should be placed between it and the furniture Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water Stronger cleaning agents such as Benzene thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit NOTE The iD50 is designed for use with Bluetooth wireless devices compatible with the HFP HSP A2DP and AVRCP streaming audio ...

Page 3: ... the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particula...

Page 4: ...Set Button Reverse Set Button EQ Pairing Button Mode Button snooze dimmer mode eq nap bedtime wakeup pairing talk end radio preset Controls and Indicators AM Loop Antenna socket AC Adaptor Jack Line in Jack FM Antenna Snooze Dimmer Button Rubberized device rest Rear Panel Top Panel Alarm Reset Power App Settings Button Flexible 30 pin connector for iPad iPhone iPod Alarm 1 Button Lower raise volum...

Page 5: ...2 away for best reception Extend FM antenna Gently dock your iPad iPhone or iPod into the 30 pin dock The iPad iPhone or iPod will charge while docked Press the Button on the unit to play your iPad iPhone or iPod 3 Docking your iPad iPhone iPod For best performance make sure to update the iD50 firmware To do so download the free iHome Set app from the App Store Launch the app scroll to Search for ...

Page 6: ... Press the Button again then press the or Button to set the alarm volume f Press the Button again to confirm alarm setting and exit alarm setting mode 7 Mode Select Radio Operation a Press the Mode Button as needed to select iPod AM FM radio Bluetooth or Aux in mode b To set AM FM presets in radio mode press the Button to select a preset number P1 P6 and then hold the Button until the selected pre...

Page 7: ...for a device to pair with indicated by flashing Bluetooth and pairing icons c If prompted enter pass code for unit on your device 1234 d A screen on devices with display should confirm successful pairing snooze dimmer mode eq nap bedtime wakeup pairing talk end Once the unit is linked with your phone a Dial the number on your phone b To answer the phone press the Button Press the Button to end the...

Page 8: ... to set the time manually see below 1 Dock your iPad iPhone or recent model iPod in the unit In about 3 seconds the unit will sync to your device 2 The unit will now autosync every time a capable iPhone iPod or iPad is docked and at 2AM each day NOTE iPhone time is automatically updated to the correct time via cell phone towers The time on your iPad or iPod is accurate only to the time on the comp...

Page 9: ...play music randomly from within the iHome playlist 4 Press and release the Alarm Button again then press and release the or Button to set the alarm volume 5 Press and release the Alarm button again or no button within 10 seconds to exit the alarm setting mode The alarm will be armed once set and the corresponding alarm icon will light up The lower part of the display will show the earliest set ala...

Page 10: ...steps A C to preset up to 6 stations for AM and FM bands 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 1 Dock an already pl...

Page 11: ...e iD50 to adjust the system volume Please remember to turn off Bluetooth device manually NOTE The iD50 must be in Bluetooth mode to play a Bluetooth enabled device You can play an MP3 player or other portable audio device through the iD50 via the Line in Jack 1 Plug one end of an audio patch cord available at http www ihomeaudio com into the headphone or line out jack on your device and the other ...

Page 12: ...10 15 20 30 45 60 90 or 120 minutes or OFF 2 When the display changes back to show the real time pressing the Nap Button once will show the nap time remaining Pressing it again will change nap time to the next highest setting Sleep mode lets you sleep to iPad iPhone iPod Bluetooth music or the radio gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time 1 Press the Bedtime But...

Page 13: ...ery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit 2 Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected otherwise all settings may be lost during battery replacement 3 Insert 1 CR2450 battery checking that the side is facing you Replace the compartment door Note Make sure you dispose of battery properly see your local regulations WARNING Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled ...

Page 14: ... Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended See the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions 7 Objects and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on the product 8 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer 9 Lightning and Power Surge Protection ...

Page 15: ...ls See above for software upgrade information You may need to reset your iPhone iPod Refer to your iPhone or iPod user guide for details on how to perform a reset Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod iPod Shuffle or other devices Unit cannot control those iPod models or other devices iPhone iPod didn t charge up iPad iPhone iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone iPod from the dock and check fo...

Page 16: ... can affect wake schedule alarm operation See page 5 for setting Clock Calendar Section Make sure to set the alarm time and source for the alarm icon 1 or 2 that is shown on the clock display Snooze time is too long short Press and hold Snooze button then press or Button to adjust Bluetooth music is broken up Bluetooth device is out of range of unit Move your Bluetooth device within 30 feet of the...

Page 17: ...sured to the Factory Service Center listed below Consumer Repair Department SDI Technologies Inc 1330 Goodyear Drive El Paso TX 79936 6420 Disclaimer of Warranty NOTE This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover i products which have been damaged by negligence or willful actions misuse or accident or which have been modified or repa...

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