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Aux-in Mode

You can play an MP3 player or other portable audio device through the iW4 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 end of the patch cord into the iW4 Line-in Jack, located on the back of the unit.
2. Turn on the unit and press and release the 

Mode Button

 as needed until “Aux-in” appears in  the lower part of display, indicating Aux-in 

     playing mode.
3. Turn on and play your device.
4. Press the     

 or        Button

 on the unit to adjust the system volume. You may need to adjust your device volume, too.

Remember to turn off your device when you are done playing it.

Sleep (bedtime audio auto power down timer)

Sleep mode lets you sleep to AirPlay, iPad/iPhone/iPod, or the FM radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected 
time.
1. Press the 

Bedtime Button

 to enter sleep mode. The Sleep Icon will appear on the display to indicate sleep mode.  Sleep mode has a Gentle 

    Sleep feature which gradually lowers the volume. The unit will automatically turn off after the selected sleep time.
2. You can adjust the sleep timer from 120, 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes or OFF by pressing the 

Bedtime Button

 again.

3. When the display changes back to show the real time, pressing the 

Bedtime Button

 once will show the sleep time remaining. Pressing it 

    again will change sleep time to next lowest increment.
4. iW4 has independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting the alarm volume. Press the      
        

  or        Button

 on the unit to adjust the system sleep volume. The sleep volume will remain at that level the next time you enter sleep 

     mode until controls are changed.
5. To stop listening at any time, press the 

      Power Button 

on the unit to turn it off.

FM Radio Mode

Setting up Antennas

Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.

Tuning and Playing the FM Radio

1. Press and release the      

Power

 

Button

 to turn on the unit, then press and release the 

Mode Button

 as needed to cycle through AirPlay,

     iPod, FM radio and Aux-in modes.
2. When the FM 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 

Presets Button

 as needed to step through the 6 presets (P1 - P6) to the number you wish to assign, and then hold the 

Presets 

     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 

Presets 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. 

4. To listen to a preset stations, press the 

Presets Button

 to choose the desired preset. 

5. Press the      

or        Button

 on the unit to adjust the system volume. 

World Radio Band Selection for your Region

Different regions of the world use different FM radio frequency steps and ranges. You will need to select the one that matches the standards 
in your region (USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA,or CHINA). The default setting is USA; if you live in the US, you may skip this section.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF (not playing in any mode).  Press and hold the 

Mode Button

 for about 5 seconds until “Radio xxx” appears in the 

     lower part of display. Press and release the 

+ or - Button

 to set the “xxx” to your region.

2. Press and release the 

Mode Button

 again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the radio frequency setting mode.  Two beeps will 

    confirm radio frequency setting.

Summary of Contents for iW4

Page 1: ...iW4UserManual AirPlay wireless speaker system English www ihomeaudio com works with iHome apps available on the App Store works with...

Page 2: ...eWi Fi network Stream your favorite music from your iPad iPhone and iPod touch s iPod music library or popular music apps like PANDORA iHeartRadio andTunein available on the App Store Charge play slee...

Page 3: ...iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 4 2 or later iHome apps iHome Sleep and iHome Set apps work only with iPad iPhone iPod touch and require iOS 4 2 or later Compatibility Place the unit on a level surf...

Page 4: ...power sync alarm skip alarm 2 alarm 1 presets eq nap aux in network setup status 12V 3A FM antenna Wi Fi antenna Flexible Dock Connector Charge play sleep and wake to docked iPad iPhone iPod aux in n...

Page 5: ...up status power sync alarm skip alarm 2 alarm 1 presets eq nap Turn iW4 ON and select AirPlay mode Launch iTunes or use your iPad iPhone iPad touch verify network settings Select the iHome iW4 XXXXXX...

Page 6: ...ly set time iW4 will automatically sync time with a docked iOS device by default Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button during time set for 12 24 hour Wakeup Alarm Skip Button Press to stop and reset a sound...

Page 7: ...d release the or Button while AUTO SYNC is flashing until MANUAL SET appears This will disable autosync and allow you to set the time manually see below 1 Dock your iPad iPhone or recent model iPod in...

Page 8: ...Button to select from four built in alarm tones of your choice NOTE Tone alarms are not available when the iW4 sWi Fi network is powered off For wake to playlist you must create a playlist named iHom...

Page 9: ...y 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 batt...

Page 10: ...e AirPlay icon and choose iW4 from the list of speakers If the iW4 speaker is not available restart your iOS device and verify that the iW4 is powered on 4 Press play Using a Mac or PC with iTunes Air...

Page 11: ...the unit to turn it off FM Radio Mode Setting up Antennas Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception Do not strip alter or attach to other antennas Tuning and Playing the FM Radio 1 Press and rel...

Page 12: ...sure that you have the latest version if iTunes Try restarting iTunes In order for the iW4 to be able to access track controls in iTunes you need to allow it in iTunes In iTunes go to Preferences In t...

Page 13: ...ne or iPod touch with the iW4 4 Press the Network Setup button on the back of the iW4 5 A pop up message will appear on the iOS device asking if you want to share yourWi Fi settings Select Allow Optio...

Page 14: ...utton on the rear panel of your AirPlay speaker Step 2 When prompted press Allow to share your Wi Fi settings Note it can take up to 3 minutes for your AirPlay speaker to connect to the Wi Fi network...

Page 15: ...twork list if necessary 4 Launch a web browser ex Safari Chrome or Firefox and enter http 192 168 1 12 in the address bar Note If the page is not initially available or becomes unresponsive reload the...

Page 16: ...twork and establish a direct ethernet connection Option D Connecting directly via Ethernet Success Connected Not Connected Network Problem If the Network Status LED is green the iW4 is connected to a...

Page 17: ...s storage device Note You must load it to the root main directory Do not create a separate folder within the USB device 3 Power on your iW4 When the iW4 is fully powered on connect the USB drive to th...

Page 18: ...ad the latest firmware from the top right corner of the support page Please be sure to remember the location where you save the file to on your computer 2 Verify that your iW4 is successfully connecte...

Page 19: ...e to connect the iW4 to my home Wi Fi network Verify that your Wi Fi network is functioning and Wi Fi certified This device is only compatible with Wi Fi certified routers Move the iW4 closer to your...

Page 20: ...he message Please connect your iHome AirPlay compatible device with an iPod USB sync cable Problems using the iHome Set app I ve selected the iW4 speaker as my AirPlay audio source but I do not hear a...

Page 21: ...the home button on a newer iPad iPhone or iPod will reset it Upgrade the software on your iPad iPhone or iPod to the latest version by connecting it to a computer with iTunes installed and checking t...

Page 22: ...me is too long or short Press and hold the Snooze Dimmer Button then press or to adjust and customize the snooze timer 1 Gentle Wake alarm feature is too long or short Press and hold the Wakeup Alarm...

Page 23: ...ated flexible dock connector The dock works with iPod touch 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th generation iPod nano 2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th generation iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPad 2 and iPad Can I stream audio...

Page 24: ...structions Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service personnel ConsumerProductSafetyGuide FCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC ID EMOIW4 IC 986B...

Page 25: ...of 1Year from the date of original purchase Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased Should this fail...

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