Trouble shooting – iHome IP38 User Manual

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Trouble Shooting

7

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 dock

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/iPhone does not
dock properly

Using no or wrong iPod/iPhone insert

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

iPod/iPhone not installed properly

Remove your iPod/iPhone from the dock and check for
obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your
iPod/iPhone. Make sure there is no “skin” or case on the
iPod/iPhone. Then reseat it in the dock.

iPod/iPhone does
not respond to the
unit

iPod/iPhone is not installed properly

Remove your iPod/iPhone 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/iPhone software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPod/iPhone via iTunes

iPod/iPhone is locked up

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

Using 1

st

or 2

nd

generation iPod, iPod

shuffle or other devices.

Unit cannot control those iPod models or other devices.
Use the Line-in jack to play these devices.

Batteries are weak or dead

Replace with new batteries

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

iPod/iPhone battery is run down or is too weak

Press the Menu button on your iPod/iPhone

Charge your iPod/iPhone for about 5 minutes

iPod/iPhone does not

come on immediately

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