Model iA17
App-enhanced
Color Changing
Alarm Clock Radio for Your
iPhone / iPod
works with
iHome + Sleep
alarm clock app
download QR code
reader app and scan
iHome + Radio
internet radio app
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the iHome iA17 App-enhanced Color Changing Alarm Clock Radio for your iPhone or iPod. Designed
specifically to work with your iPhone or iPod and with iHome apps, this system provides high quality audio performance
combined with relaxing colored mood lights. Please read this instruction carefully before operating the unit and keep it for
future reference.
Note: iHome+Sleep and iHome+Radio apps are not covered in detail in this booklet. To learn more about how
these apps can enhance your experience, please download the free iHome+Sleep app from the App Store and
review the Start Guide
Updating your Firmware
To update the firmware on this unit to the latest version, please download the free iHome+Sleep app from the app store.
Launch the app and follow directions for updating the firmware for this unit if available.
Connect Power
Plug the AC adaptor cable into the Adaptor Jack on the back of the unit and the other end into a standard 120V wall outlet.
Maintenance
• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material
should be placed between it and the furniture.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzene,
thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit.
Controls and Indicators
Top panel
Radio Button
Press to turn unit ON
iPhone/iPod Dock
Dock iPhone/iPod
Power/App Button
Press to turn unit ON or OFF,
reset alarm when sounding,
or activate iHome app
Presets Button
Select and set FM radio presets
Color Button
Bedtime Button
Press for sleep timer
Press to cycle color settings
Works with iHome+Sleep
app for custom settings
Use this
Alarm Button
Set and toggle alarm function
- Minus Settings Button
Wakeup Button
Press to lower selected setting
Resets sounding alarm for next day
Works with iHome+Sleep app for
custom settings
+ Plus Settings Button
Press to raise selected setting
Raise Volume Button
Raise volume
Play/Pause iPod/iPhone
Press to play or pause iPod/iPhone
Lower Volume Button
Lower volume
Snooze/Dimmer Button
Press to silence alarm for
selected time
Back panel
Press to adjust brightness during
standard operation
(not during alarm mode)
Time Sync Button
Press to sync clock to time
on docked iPhone/iPod
DST Switch
Move to +1 for Daylight Saving
Time, to -1 for Standard Time
Line-in Jack
Use audio cable (not included)
to connect aux audio source
Adapter Jack
Plug in DC adapter cable and
connect to outlet to power unit
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iA17 Quick Start
3: time sync
1: power
2: iPhone/iPod
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R E S E T
TEST
T E S T
With iPhone or iPod touch docked,
press and release the Time Sync
Button on the back of the unit.
“SYNC” will appear in the display and
the time will update. If “FAIL”
appears, try again with different
iPhone/iPod or set time manually (see
page 4).
Attach AC adaptor cable to
adaptor jack on back of the iA17
and plug the other end into a
wall socket to play and charge
iPhone/iPod.
Insert a playing iPhone/iPod into the dock
(must not be in a “skin” or case). After a
moment you will hear your audio playing
through the unit. The iPhone/iPod will
charge while docked.
4: radio
5: color change
Press and release the Radio Button
to turn on unit in radio mode. Press
the + or - Button to tune to the
desired station (press and hold to
scan to next clear FM station.
Press and release the Color Button
as needed to cycle through color
mode settings Press and release the
Color Button when a specific color
is showing to select that color.
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Display
PM indicator
Alarm indicator
Active App indicator
Alarm is armed and will sound at set time
Appears when an iHome app is active
Bedtime Sleep Timer indicator
Low Backup Battery indicator
Radio mode indicator
Volume indicator
Time Display
Installing/Replacing the Clock Backup Battery
Note: The CR2032 lithium battery is included in the unit. Please pull out the battery pull tab before you use the unit.
This model is equipped with a battery backup circuit that will maintain the time and alarm time settings, as well as the radio
station preset memory settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. The battery backup circuit will also operate
the buzzer alarm to wake you up at the selected wake up time even if the power is out. The battery backup circuit requires
one CR2032 lithium battery, included.
When the backup battery is getting weak the Low Backup Battery Indicator will begin flashing in the display. When you see
this flashing indicator you should replace the backup battery as soon as possible. Purchase a replacement CR2032 battery,
available wherever batteries are sold, and follow steps 1 through 4 below to install the replacement battery.
To replace the backup battery:
IMPORTANT: When replacing the backup battery be sure to have the unit connected to
the AC outlet to maintain all of your settings, otherwise it will be necessary to reset the
time, alarm time, and radio presets after the battery is replaced.
Installing Backup Battery
1. Locate the battery backup compartment found on the bottom of the unit.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the battery compartment cover. Remove the
cover.
3. Insert a fresh CR2032 battery in the backup battery compartment with the “+” side
facing up, as illustrated.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and screw the compartment door back in
place. Do not overtighten. Confirm that the backup battery indicator is not flashing in
the display.
Note: Make sure you dispose of battery properly (see your local regulations).
WARNING: Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled, shorted, recharged,
exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures. Do not place loose batteries in a pocket, purse, or
other container containing metal objects, mix with used or other battery types, or store with
hazardous or combustible materials. Store in cool, dry, ventilated area. Follow applicable laws
and regulations for transport and disposal.
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Setting the Time Using Time Sync
The Time Sync feature allows you to sync the time setting on the unit to the time from your iPhone or recent model iPod (iPod touch,
iPod nano and iPod Classic; older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature).
1. Gently dock your iPhone or iPod.
2. Press and release the Time Sync Button on the back of the unit. The display turns orange and “SYNC” flashes in the display,
indicating sync attempt. If sync is successful, the time will update and you will hear two beeps and the cabinet and display will
turn green briefly.
3. If sync does not work, a long beep will sound and “FAIL” will appear in red on the display. If this happens, try using a different
iPhone/iPod to attempt syncing again or set time manually (see below).
NOTE: The iPhone is constantly updated to current time via cell phone towers. The time on your iPod is only accurate to the
last time it was synced to a computer. It’s possible to have up to 59 seconds difference between the unit and synced
iPhone/iPod.
Setting the Time Manually
1. Set the DST Switch located on the back of the unit to +1 to add one hour for Daylight Saving Time or to -1 to subtract an
hour for Standard Time.
2. Press and hold the Time Sync Button until the hour display flashes and turns orange. Press the + or – Button to set the
correct hour (press and hold for rapid setting). Remember to set the correct AM or PM time. The PM Indicator is located to
the upper left side of the time digits; there is no AM indicator.
3. Press the
Button at any time during clock setting to toggle the display between 24 hour (military) and 12 hour (standard)
display mode. The PM indicator will not appear when display is in 24 hour mode.
4. Press the Time Sync Button again (or no button press within 10 seconds) to exit the clock setting mode. The display and
cabinet will flash green and 2 beeps will confirm clock setting is complete.
Setting the Alarm
1. Press and hold the
Button until the display turns orange and the alarm icon and alarm hour flashes on the display.
2. To set the desired alarm time, press the + or – Button (hold for rapid setting). Remember to set the correct AM or PM alarm
time. The PM Indicator is located to the upper left side of the time digits; there is no AM indicator.
3. Press and release the
iPod (includes docked iPhone or iPod), FM radio or buzzer (you cannot wake to aux audio device).
4. Press and release the Button to confirm wake to source. Unless radio was selected, you will go on to volume setting.
Button. The current alarm source will flash. Press the + or – Button to cycle through alarm sources:
• If radio is selected as the wake to source, the last wake-to FM station is displayed. Press and release the Presets Button
to cycle through preset stations, or press the + or – Button to select a different station (hold briefly for rapid seek). Press and
release the
Button to confirm radio station setting and go on to volume setting.
5. The current alarm volume will appear on the display. Press the + or – Button to set the alarm volume from 05 -40.
6. Press the
Button to confirm alarm volume. “colr” will appear briefly on the display followed by the current wake to color setting.
Press the + or – Button or Color Button to cycle through the wake to color settings: SUN (sunrise light pattern), FLSH (flashing
light pattern), GLO (glowing light pattern) or none (no cabinet light).
7. Press the
Button (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit alarm setting mode. The display and cabinet will flash green and two
beeps will confirm you have completed Alarm setting mode. The alarm will be armed, indicated by the green alarm icon on the
display.
Note: If iPhone/iPod or FM radio are wake-to source and unit detects no sound for around 30 seconds (or if no iPhone/iPod is
detected or if AC power is unplugged), the buzzer will sound instead and iPhone/iPod will power down.
Tip: You can access further alarm settings in the free iHome+Sleep app.
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Operating the Alarm
At the set time, the alarm will sound for 1 hour. If waking to iPhone or iPod, make sure your playlist has an hour of music in it.
1. To turn off the sounding alarm and reset it to come on at the same time the following day, press and release the
Button
or Wakeup Button. The alarm sound will stop but the alarm icon will remain in the display, indicating the alarm is armed. To
turn off the alarm without resetting it for the next day, press and release the
Button.
2. Press and release the
Button during normal operation (alarm is not sounding) to view the currently set alarm time.
Press and release again as needed to arm the alarm (alarm icon is present) or to cancel it (no alarm icon).
3. Press and release the Snooze Button while alarm is sounding to temporarily silence the alarm for the set snooze time
(default is 9 minutes). To adjust the snooze time: Press and hold the Snooze Button during normal operation. The
snooze time will flash on the display. Press the + or – Button to adjust the snooze time from 1 - 29 minutes. Press and
release the Snooze Button again (or no button within 10 seconds). The display and cabinet will flash green and two beeps will
sound to confirm snooze setting and return unit to normal operation.
Playing and Charging your iPhone/iPod
1. Gently dock playing iPhone or iPod. The unit will turn on and in a moment you will hear your music. When docked, the
iPhone or iPod will charge until fully charged.
Note: If the volume is too low on the iPhone/iPod, the unit may not detect that the iPhone/iPod is in play mode. Press
and release the
Button to play it.
2. Press the + or – Button to go to the next or previous track; press and hold to scan forwards or backwards within a
currently playing track.
3. When the iPhone/iPod is docked and in standby mode, press the
Button to play it.
4. When the iPhone or iPod is in play mode, press the Button to pause play; press again to resume play.
5. Press the or
Button to adjust the unit volume.
6. To turn off the unit, press and release the
Button. Your iPhone/iPod will continue charging while in the dock.
FM Radio Mode
Setting up the Antenna
Extend the FM wire antenna fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
Tuning and Playing the FM Radio
1. Press and release the Radio Button to turn the unit on to the currently tuned station, or press and release the Presets
Button to turn the unit on to the currently selected preset FM station. In either case, the blue FM icon will appear in the
display.
2. Press the + or – Button to tune radio to a desired station. Pressing and holding the + or – Button (2 sec. then
release) will seek the next clear FM radio station.
3. Press the
or
Button to adjust the volume setting.
4. To turn off the unit, press the
Button. iPhone/iPod will continue charging while in the dock.
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FM Radio Mode
Setting and using FM Presets
You can set and save up to 6 FM radio station presets in memory. Once set, you can listen to any preset just by pressing the
Presets Button until the desired preset is displayed.
1. Press and release the Presets Button as needed to step through the presets (P1 - P6) to the one you wish to set.
2. Press and hold the Presets Button until the currently set frequency for the selected preset flashes.
3. Press the + or – Button to tune radio to a desired station.
4. Press the Presets Button to confirm the station as the selected preset.
5. Repeat steps 1- 4 above to continue setting presets.
Setting FM Radio Frequency/Range to Use Unit 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, AUSTRALIA,or CHINA). The default setting is USA; if you live in the US,
you may skip this section.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF (not playing in any mode). Press and hold the Radio Button for about 5 seconds until “USA”
flashes in the display. Press the + or – Button to select your region (EU=Europe, JPN= Japan, AUS=Australia, CHN=
China).
2. Press the Radio Button again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the radio frequency setting mode. Two beeps will
confirm the setting is complete.
Using the Aux Line-in Jack
1. Plug one end of an audio patch cord (available at www.ihomeaudio.com) into the headphone or line-out jack on your
audio device and the other end of the patch cord into the Aux Line-in Jack located on the back of the unit.
2. Press the
3. Press the
Button on the iA17 to play your audio device. Place your device in play mode.
or Button to adjust the volume on the unit. You may need to adjust to the volume on your device, too.
Button. Remember to turn off your audio device, too.
4. To switch off the unit press the
NOTE: DO NOT play a line-in device while iPhone/iPod is docked and playing or you will hear both audio sources at once.
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Color Change Mode
There are 5 color settings, which affect both the cabinet and the display. Press the Color Button to cycle through them.
The settings are:
• SLO
• colr
Slow color change (default): Colors slowly blend continually from one color into the next
As the color spectrum cycles, select a fixed color by pressing the Color Button when the desired
color is showing
• PULS
• FAST
• none
Colors change in time to the beat, creating a pulse effect
Fast color change: colors blend quickly from one to another through the color spectrum
Turns off cabinet color effect and sets display to default color.
Dimmer Mode
When unit is in normal mode (no alarm is sounding), press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to cycle through High, Medium, Low,
and Off brightness settings. Settings affect both the display and cabinet LED.
Bedtime Sleep Mode
This unit has a Bedtime Sleep feature which gradually lowers the volume of playing audio over a set time then turns
the unit off. It will also turn off a docked iPhone or iPod, but will NOT turn off an audio device connected via the Aux
Line-in jack, so avoid line-in as a sleep source..
1. Press and release the Bedtime Button as needed to cycle to the desired sleep setting: 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes
or Off (cancels sleep mode).
2. To set sleep volume, press the
or
Buttons. Sleep volume does not effect normal or alarm volume settings.
3. During sleep mode, press the Bedtime Button to view the sleep time remaining. Press again to set sleep to the
next lowest setting.
Tip: Use the iHome+Sleep app to enjoy expanded and custom bedtime settings
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety
When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However,
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully
before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in
these instructions and on the unit.
1. Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
2. Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block ventilation openings. Also, it
should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, which may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
3. Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
4. Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.
5. Power-Cable Protection – Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. It is always best to have a clear area from where the cable exits the unit to where
it is plugged into an AC socket.
6. Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning
instructions.
7. Objects and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings
or vents located on the product.
8. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer.
9. Lightning and Power Surge Protection – Unplug the unit from the wall socket and disconnect the antenna or cable
system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading – Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. the power supply cable or plug has been damaged.
B. objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C. the unit has been exposed to rain.
D. the unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E. the unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally.
12. Antenna – Do not connect an external antenna to the unit (other than that provided).
13. Periods of Nonuse – If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, such as a month or longer, the power
cable should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.
14. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the user’s operating
instructions. Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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Trouble Shooting
Symptom
Possible Problem
Solution
Unit doesn’t respond AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall outlet or
Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into
the power supply jack on the unit
(no power)
the connector is not plugged into the power
supply jack on the back of the unit
Wall outlet is not functioning
Plug another device into the same outlet to confirm the outlet is working
iPhone/iPod cannot
dock properly
Remove your iPhone/iPod from the connector and check for
any obstruction on the connectors in the dock. Try removing
case or skin from your iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
Possible obstruction in dock area or on
iPhone/iPod (skin or case is in the way)
Playing iPhone/iPod
but there is no
sound
Remove your iPhone/iPod from the connector and check for
any obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your
iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
iPhone/iPod is not docked properly
Press play button on your iPhone/Pod to play it manually.
Your iPhone/iPod is not playing
iPhone/iPod is locked up
Please make sure your iPhone/iPod is working properly before
docking it to the unit. Please refer to your manual for details.
Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or
other device
Please connect them with Line-in.
iPhone/iPod didn’t
charge up
Remove your iPhone/iPod from the connector and check for
any obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your
iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
iPhone/iPod is not docked properly
iPhone/iPod is locked up/frozen
iPhone/iPod battery has problem
Volume level is set too high
Sound source is distorted
Please make sure your iPhone/iPod is working properly before
docking it to the unit. Please refer to your manual for details.
Sound is distorted
Decrease the unit volume
If original sound source file is poor quality, distortion and noise
are easily noticed with high-power speakers.
Try a file from a trusted audio source such as iTunes
If you are using an iPod Shuffle or external sound source like
older generation iPod, try reducing the output volume on the
device itself. Also, try turning bass boost OFF under iPod
settings.
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