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Trouble Shooting

Unit doesn’t
respond
(no power)

iPhone/iPod does
not dock properly

iPhone/iPod does
not respond to
the unit

iPhone/iPod
doesn’t charge
up

Sound is distorted

Remote Control
doesn’t work

AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall
outlet or the connector is not
plugged into the power supply jack
on the back of the unit

Wall outlet is not functioning

Using no or wrong iPhone/iPod insert

Possible Problem

Symptom

Solution

iPhone/iPod is not docked properly

Your iPhone/iPod software is too old

iPhone/iPod is locked up

iPhone/iPod is not docked properly

Using 3rd generation iPod
iPhone/iPod is locked up/frozen

iPhone/iPod battery has problem
Volume level is set too high
Sound source is distorted

Battery weak
Remote Control is too far way from
left speaker

Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the

connector into the supply jack on the unit

Plug another device into a wall outlet (same outlet) to

confirm the outlet is working
Make sure the dock insert is the proper fit to your iPhone/iPod
Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your

iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your

iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
Upgrade software on your iPhone/iPod via iTunes or visit

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

make sure your iPhone/iPod is working properly before

docking in the unit.
Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your

iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
iP71 doesn’t support 3rd generation iPod

You may need to reset your iPhone or iPod.Please refer to

your iPhone/iPod manual for details. Please make sure

your iPhone/iPod is working properly before docking it.
Decrease the volume. Turn off EQ/3D effect
If original sound source is poor quality, distortion and

noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers.
Try a different audio source such as a music CD.

Replace with new battery
Use the Remote Control closer to left speaker

Dock or connector is obstructed

If you are using an iPod Shuffle or external sound source

like older generation iPod, try reducing the output volume

on the device itself. Also, try reducing bass.