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Using the iH27

Connect iH27 to Power Source

a) Plug the AC adaptor cable into the

AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120v wall socket. Adaptor must be

plugged in to charge iPod.

b) For portable operation, install 4 “AA” batteries, 2 in each compartment on the bottom of the unit. Make sure polarity matches

diagram in compartments.

Setting the Clock

a) Press and hold the

Time Set Button until the display flashes. Press the Alarm Set Button to toggle between 24 hour (military)

and 12 hour (standard) time display modes.

b) Press the

Hour Set Button to adjust the hour display (a PM indicator appears when time is set to PM; there is no AM indicator)

c) Press the

Minute Set Button to adjust the minute display. When the correct time is displayed, press the

Time Set button

again. Two beeps will indicate clock setting is complete.

d) Depending on your location and the time of year, move the

DST (Daylight Saving Time) switch on the bottom of the unit to +1

to add one hour (a DST icon will appear on the display) or to -1 to subtract 1 hour.

Using the Alarm

Setting the Alarm
a) Press and hold the

ᕨ

Alarm Set Button until the alarm time flashes to wake to iPod (buzzer alarm sounds if no iPod is detected).

b) Press the

Hour Set Button to set the desired alarm hour (a PM indicator appears when time is set to PM; there is no AM

indicator)

c) Press the

Minute Set Button to set the alarm minute time. When the desired alarm time is displayed, press the

ᕨ

Alarm Set

Button again. Two beeps will indicate alarm setting is complete. Alarm is now armed, indicated by the alarm clock icon.

Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function ON and OFF)
a) Press the

Alarm On/Off Button to arm or disarm alarm functions. When armed, the alarm icon appears in the display.

Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day
a) When the alarm is sounding, press the

ᕣ

Alarm Reset/Power Off Button to stop the alarm and reset it to come on the following day.

Snooze
a) Press the

Snooze/Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced and come on again 9 minutes later. Snooze

can be pressed several times during the 1 hour alarm cycle.

Sure Alarm
The iH27 has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of power failure, if backup battery is installed.

iPod

Playing and charging your iPod
a) After selecting and placing the proper insert for your iPod model, gently dock iPod in

² Dock. When docked, iPod will charge

until fully charged when the iH27 is connected to an outlet with AC adaptor. Unit will not overcharge iPod.

b) Press the

ᕢ iPod Button to play iPod, and again to pause.

c) Press

µ ¸ Volume UP or DOWN buttons to adjust iH27 volume up or down.

e) Press

ᕣ

Alarm Reset/Power Off Button to turn iH27 and iPod off.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

Unit doesn’t respond
(no power)

AC adaptor isn’t plugged into a wall outlet
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

iPod does not dock
properly

Using no or wrong iPod insert

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

iPod not installed properly

Remove your iPod from the dock and check for
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
always flashing

Batteries are weak

Replace with new batteries

Batteries were not installed properly

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

iPod does not
respond to the unit

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.

Your iPod software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPod. For details visit
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download

iPod is locked up

Please make sure your iPod is working properly before
docking into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for
details.

Using 1

or 2

generation iPod, iPod

shuffle or other devices.

iH27 cannot control those iPods or other devices.

Travel Lock is in Lock position

Move Travel Lock to Off or Remote position

Batteries are weak or dead

Replace with new batteries

If your iPod is not used for some time, it
may enter deep sleep mode

iPod battery is too run down/weak

Press the Menu button on your iPod

Charge your iPod for about 5 minutes

NOTE: THIS UNIT DOES NOT CONTROL OR CHARGE 3G iPod

Buttons/Controls

don’t work

iPod does not come

on immediately