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Using the iP86
Using the Line-in Jack
You can play any iPod without a docking port or other MP3 player or portable audio device through the iP86 via the Line-in Jack.
1. Plug one end of a standard audio patch cord (not included) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of
1. Plug one end of a standard audio patch cord (not included) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of
the patch cord into the iP86 Line-in Jack located on the back of the unit.
2. Press the Radio Button until “Line-in” appears in the lower part of the display.
3. Turn on and play your device.
4. Turn the Volume Wheel to adjust the system volume.
5. Press the EQ Button to select and turn the Set Wheel to set Treble, Bass,3D Sound on/off and Left/Right Balance.
6. To turn off the unit, press the Button. Please remember to turn off your device, too.
3. Turn on and play your device.
4. Turn the Volume Wheel to adjust the system volume.
5. Press the EQ Button to select and turn the Set Wheel to set Treble, Bass,3D Sound on/off and Left/Right Balance.
6. To turn off the unit, press the Button. Please remember to turn off your device, too.
Sleep Operation
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPhone/Pod or radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time.
1. Press the Sleep Button to enter sleep mode. The sleep time will show in the lower display.
2. Press the Sleep Button again as needed to adjust the sleep timer from 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes.
3. When the display changes back to show the real time, press the Sleep Button once to show the sleep time remaining. Pressing it
1. Press the Sleep Button to enter sleep mode. The sleep time will show in the lower display.
2. Press the Sleep Button again as needed to adjust the sleep timer from 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes.
3. When the display changes back to show the real time, press the Sleep Button once to show the sleep time remaining. Pressing it
again will change sleep time to next lowest increment.
4. iP86 has independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting the normal 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 Button to turn unit off.
Dimmer Operation
During normal operation, press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the LCD display.
Using the iP86 in Other Countries
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, AUSTRA,or CHINA).
1. Make sure the iP86 is OFF (not playing in nay mode). Press and hold the Radio Button for about 5 seconds until “Radio xxx” appears
in your region (USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, AUSTRA,or CHINA).
1. Make sure the iP86 is OFF (not playing in nay mode). Press and hold the Radio Button for about 5 seconds until “Radio xxx” appears
in the lower part of display. Turn the Set Wheel to select your region.
2. Press the Radio Button again (or no button within 5 seconds) to exit the radio frequency setting mode.
Important: AM radio will only work if the radio frequency range is set to USA
Important: AM radio will only work if the radio frequency range is set to USA
Install/Replace Backup Battery
The iP86 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 flashing, 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.
event of a power failure. If the Battery Low Icon located on the right of the display is flashing, 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.
Replacing iP86 Backup Batteries
Battery Warning
For models that require more than one battery
• Do not mix with used or other battery types/brands
• Replace all batteries at the same time
• Do not open batteries
• Do not dispose of in fire
• Do not heat above 75ºC (167ºF)
• Do not expose contents to water
• Do not charge or recharge
• Do not install backwards
• Replace all batteries at the same time
• Do not open batteries
• Do not dispose of in fire
• Do not heat above 75ºC (167ºF)
• Do not expose contents to water
• Do not charge or recharge
• Do not install backwards