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Install/Replace Backup Battery
The iP51 uses a backup battery system to provide continuous 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.
• Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the main receiver unit. Insert 2
“AA” batteries as indicated.
We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer life.
• Please make sure the AC cord is connected; otherwise all settings may be lost during
battery replacement.
Batteries information:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Using the Alarms
Replacing iP51 Backup Batteries
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Backup Batteries
Setting the Alarms
1. Press and hold the or Button until the alarm time display flashes. Press the or Button to set the alarm
time (hold for a few seconds to advance or reverse rapidly). Remember to set the correct AM or PM wake time.
2. Press the or Button again. The currently selected alarm frequency will flash. Press the or Button to select to wake to
the alarm for 7 days (everyday), 5 days (week days) or 2 days (weekends). Make sure the calendar is properly set for accurate
wake frequency.
3. Press the or Button again. The current wake source display will flash. Press the or Button to select iPhone/iPod,
Playlist, Radio or Buzzer to wake to.
4. Press the or Button again or wait for 10 seconds. The alarm is now armed, indicated by the numbered alarm clock icon.
NOTE: To wake to playlist mode, first create a playlist named ‘ihome’ on your iPhone/iPod.
Arming and Disarming Alarms (Turn Alarm Function On and Off)
1. Alarms are automatically armed when set, indicated by the alarm icon. Press the or Button to arm or disarm the alarms.
Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day
1. When the alarm is sounding, press the Button to stop the alarm and reset it to come on the following day
at the same time.
Snooze
1. Press and hold Snooze Button to adjust snooze timer from 1 to 30 minutes.
2. Press the Snooze Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced and come on again 9 minutes later.
Snooze can be pressed several times during the 1 hour alarm cycle.
Sure Alarm
The iP51 has a sure alarm feature. If backup batteries are installed, the buzzer alarm will sound in the event of a power failure.
If your iPhone/iPod has no sound for 20 seconds or is not present, the iP51 will switch to buzzer alarm automatically.