Troubleshooting, Solution symptom possible problem – iHome IP97 User Manual

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iP97 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

iP97 requires a reset

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

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

iPhone/iPod is not docked properly

Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone/iPod. 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

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

iPhone/iPod is not docked properly

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

Your iPhone/iPod software is too old

Upgrade software on your iPhone/iPod. For details visit
http://www.apple.com or use iTunes on your computer

iPhone/iPod is locked up/plays but no sound
comes out

Check the volume setting. Make sure your iPhone/iPod is working
properly before docking into the unit. Please refer to your
iPhone/iPod manual for details. See above for software upgrade
information.
You may need to reset your iPhone/iPod. Refer to your iPhone
or iPod user guide for details on how to perform a reset.

Using 1

st

or 2

nd

generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or

other devices.

iP97 cannot control those iPod models or other devices.

iPhone/iPod didn’t
charge up

iPhone/iPod is not installed properly

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

iPhone/iPod is locked up/ frozen

iPhone/iPod battery has problem

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

AM band radio is very
noisy

AM loop antenna isn’t located properly

Move the AM loop antenna away from the main unit AC adaptor and
rotate it for best reception

7

Troubleshooting

Solution

Symptom

Possible Problem

No sound from iP97

Volume is set too low on iP97

Make sure volume is turned up

Remote Control didn’t
work

Battery weak

Replace current battery with new battery

Remote Control is out of range of the iP97
remote sensor

Move within 30 feet of the unit.

Move unit away from potential sources of external interference such as
computers, modems, wireless devices (routers) or fluorescent light.

iP97/iPhone/iPod
performance is erratic

The iP97 is reacting to external interference

iP97 doesn’t respond

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