Troubleshooting – iHome ZN9 User Manual

Page 8

Advertising
background image

ZN9 IB_0521_b.fh10 6/11/08 1:24 PM Page 8

ZN9 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

ZN9 requires a reset

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

a) remove Zune from dock
b) unplug unit from power source
c) remove back up batteries
d) wait 1 hour, then resume use

Zune is not docked properly

Remove your Zune from the dock and check for obstruction on the
connectors in the dock and on your Zune. 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

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

Zune is not docked properly

Remove your Zune from the dock and check for obstruction on the
connectors in the dock and on your Zune. Then reseat it in the dock.

Your Zune software is too old

Upgrade software on your Zune. For details visit http://www.zune.net

Zune is locked up

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

Zune didn’t charge up

Zune is not docked properly

Remove your Zune from the dock and check for obstruction on the
connectors in the dock and on your Zune. Then reseat it in the dock.

Zune is locked up/ frozen

Zune battery has problem

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

No AM band radio
sound but others OK

AM loop antenna is not connected to the unit

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

Radio is very noisy

AM/FM antennas not located properly

Move the AM loop antenna away from the main unit/Zune and rotate it
for best reception. Keep unit and antenna at least 3 feet from AC adaptor.

6

Troubleshooting

Solution

Symptom

Possible Problem

No sound from ZN9

Volume is set too low on ZN9

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.

ZN9/Zune performance
is erratic

The ZN9 is reacting to external interference

ZN9 doesn’t respond

Advertising