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Install/Replace Backup Battery
The iP99 uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings
in the event of a power failure. If the Battery Low Icon located on the right of the display is on, it is
time to replace the backup batteries. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected, otherwise
all settings may be lost during battery replacement.
Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit. Insert 2 “AA” batteries
The iP99 uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings
in the event of a power failure. If the Battery Low Icon located on the right of the display is on, it is
time to replace the backup batteries. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected, otherwise
all settings may be lost during battery replacement.
Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit. Insert 2 “AA” batteries
as indicated.
We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer life.
Batteries information:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Replacing iP99 Backup Batteries
Using the iP99
Radio
Setting up Antennas
a) Snap AM loop antenna into provided stand, then plug AM antenna cable into
a) Snap AM loop antenna into provided stand, then plug AM antenna cable into
AM Loop Antenna socket on back of unit.
Move antenna away from unit and AC adaptor for best reception.
b) Extend
b) Extend
FM Antenna (on back of unit) fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
Tuning and Playing the Radio
a) Press the
a) Press the
Radio Button to select radio play mode. Press as needed to select FM or AM radio band.
b) Turn the Set Wheel to tune radio to a desired station.
c) To program the current station as a preset, press and hold
c) To program the current station as a preset, press and hold
Preset Button 1-2 until P1 flashes on display; press again for P2
and allow to time-out (beep confirmation). Repeat steps a,b,and c for other preset buttons to preset up to 12 stations (6 AM, 6
FM). To listen to a preset station at any time, simply press the desired preset button once or twice.
FM). To listen to a preset station at any time, simply press the desired preset button once or twice.
d) Turn the
Volume Wheel to adjust iP99 volume up or down.
e) Press the
EQ Button to select Treble, Bass, SRS WOW sound effect or Balance. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust settings. EQ
settings for iPhone/iPod and radio mode are independent.
f) Press
Alarm Reset/Power Button to turn iP99 off.
Using the Line-in Jack
a) You can play nondocking iPod models or other audio devices through the iP99
Line-in Jack, connect one end of a patch cord
(available at ihomeaudio.com
）in the device’s line out or headphones jack, the other in the iP99 line-in jack. Make sure there
is no iPhone/iPod docked in the iP99 when using the line-in jack.
b) To listen to your audio device, press the
Radio Button until “line-in” is displayed, indicating line-in mode. Adjust the output
volume on your line-in device.
Using Sleep Mode
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPhone/iPod or the radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected
time.
a) Press the
Sleep Button to select an amount of time before the iP99 shuts off: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes.
b) Turn the Volume Wheel to set the sleep volume (this volume setting is separate from your standard volume setting).
Using the Dimmer
a) Press the
Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation to adjust brightness of LCD display. There are 8 levels of brightness
including OFF.