SDI Technologies IHOME ID85 User Manual

iD85 does not turn on

AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall 
socket or not plugged into the power supply 
jack on back of the unit

Plug the AC adaptor into a working wall socket and plug the connector 
into the supply jack on the unit

iD85 requires a reset

If unit is plugged in and doesn't respond,  try resetting the unit by 
following these steps:

a)  remove iPhone/iPod from dock
b)  unplug unit  from power source
c)  remove back up batteries
d)  wait a few minutes, then resume use

iPhone/iPod is not docked properly

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.

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

iPhone/iPod does not 
respond to the unit/iPod 
is playing but no sound 
comes out 

iPhone/iPod is not docked properly

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.

Your iPhone/iPod software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPhone/iPod via iTunes on your computer

iPhone/iPod is locked up/plays but no sound
comes out

Check the volume setting. Make sure your iPhone/iPod is working 
properly before docking into the unit. Please refer to your 
iPhone/iPod manual for details. 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 1

st

 or 2

nd

 generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or 

other devices.

iD85 cannot control those iPod models or other devices.

iPhone/iPod didn’t 
charge up

iPhone/iPod is not installed properly

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.

iPhone/iPod is locked up/ frozen

iPhone/iPod battery has problem

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

No MW band radio 
sound but FM OK

MW loop antenna is not connected to the unit

Plug the MW loop antenna connector to the jack on the back of the unit

MW band radio is very 
noisy 

Time sync didn’t work 

MW loop antenna isn’t located properly

Older iPod models such as iPod mini do not 
support time sync function

Move the MW loop antenna away from the main unit AC adaptor and 
rotate it for best reception

Make sure you are using an iPhone or newer iPod such as touch, 
nano or classic. If not available, set time manually (see page 4).

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Solution

Symptom

Possible Problem

No sound from iD85

Volume is set too low on iD85

Make sure volume is turned up

Move unit away from potential sources of external interference such as 
computers, modems, wireless devices (routers) or fluorescent light.

iD85/iPhone/iPod 
performance is erratic

The iD85 is reacting to external interference

iD85 doesn’t respond