Emerson iP500C User manual

Brand: Emerson

Model: iP500C

Category: Docking speakers

Type: User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

iP500C (Silver Color)

iP500BKC (Black Color)

iP500WHC (White Color)

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iTone

™

Portable iPod

Docking Station

with Digital Tuning Stereo Receiver,

Mounting Bracket and Remote Control

Made for all iPod

models including iPod

nano, iPod

shuffle and iPod

mini

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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES

CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE

OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.

2.) Do not use this apparatus near water.

3.) Clean only with dry cloth.

4.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

7.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

8.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

11.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids

such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

12.) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

14.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.

15.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.

16.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrow-

head symbol, within an equi-

lateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’

within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within

an equilateral triangle is in-

tended to alert the user to

the presence of important

operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in

the literature accompany-

ing the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK), NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO

Q U A L I F I E D S E R VI C E

PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

The Caution Marking maybe located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus.

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iPod

is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

Thank you for purchasing this iTone

™

Portable iPod

Docking Station from Emerson

Research. This compact portable unit allows you to listen to any dockable iPod

(available as of January 2006) through the built in speakers, for those times when

you want to share you music with others, or when listening through your ear buds

is simply not an option. We've even provided an iPod

compatible USB connector

to allow connection of your iPod

Shuffle as well. And as long as your iTone

™

system is connected to an AC outlet with the included AC adapter it will also charge

the battery of any iPod

connected to the docking station.

There's also a built in digital tuner with 20 preset station memories, a digital clock

that allows you to fall asleep and wake up to the radio or your iPod

, and a full

function remote control. And we've included a folding bracket that can be used to

mount your system on a wall or below a kitchen cabinet.

The system can be operated on 6 “AA” batteries (plus 2 for clock and tuner memory

back up) or normal 120V AC house current (AC adapter included). And we've

even included an auxiliary input (AUX IN) jack so you can also connect other MP3

players, personal CD players, or any other external device that has a headphone

jack.

We have taken great care to insure that your system was in perfect working order

when it left our factory. If you experience any problems with the set up or operation

of this system, please do not return it to the retail store.

Please call the Emerson Customer Service hotline, toll free, at 1-800-663-5954,

Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

One of our representatives will try to resolve the problem for you. If the problem

cannot be resolved by phone you will be advised how to obtain service or a

replacement unit.

Once again, thank you for purchasing this portable iPod

docking station from

Emerson Research.

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IM P OR TANT NO TE S

• Operate controls and switches as

described in the manual.

• Before turning on the power, make

certain that the AC adapter is properly

installed.

• When moving the set, be sure to first

disconnect the AC adapter.

• Avoid installing this unit in places

exposed to direct sunlight or close to

heat radiating appliances such as

electric heaters, on top of other stereo

equipment that radiates too much

heat, places lacking ventilation or

dusty areas, places subject to

constant vibration and/or humid or

moist areas.

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IMPORTANT

Since digital circuitry may cause interference to other radio or television tuners

nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move it away from the affected

radio/television tuner.

NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations

of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television operation (which can be determined by turning the equipment

off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking and Set-up

• This carton contains the main unit, 6 plastic adapters to insure that all dockable

iPod

s fit securely in the docking station, the AC adapter, the mounting bracket

and mounting hardware, and the remote control. Confirm that you have all of

these items and make sure that nothing is accidentally discarded with the

packing materials.

• We recommend that, if possible, you save the carton and packing materials in

the event that your unit ever needs to be returned for service. Using the original

carton and packing materials is the only way to protect your unit from damage

during shipment.

• Remove the paper “dummy iPod

” from the docking area and discard it. That

is for store display purpose only. To remove the “dummy iPod

” slide the docking

cradle upward to remove it from the front panel. Turn the cradle over and push

the docking connector cover out of the cradle as shown in the following

illustration, and then remove the “dummy iPod

”.

• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the front or top panels. Do not

remove any labels from the back or bottom panels.

(Dummy iPod

)

(Docking Connector Cover)

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Power Sources

This system is designed to operate on 6 “AA” batteries (plus 2 for clock and tuner

memory back up), not included, or on normal 120V 60Hz AC house current with

the included AC adapter. Attempting to operate this system on any other power

source may cause damage to the unit, and such damage is not covered by your

warranty.

AC Operation

Insert the small female plug of the AC adapter into the “DC IN 10V” jack on the

back panel.

Connect the AC adapter housing to your normal 120V 60Hz AC household outlet.

(“DC IN 10V” Jack)

(AC Adapter, Included)

(120V AC Outlet)

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Installing The Batteries

The battery compartment is located on the back cabinet. We recommend that you

place the unit on a soft surface such as a carpet, on a towel or blanket before

turning the unit face down to install the batteries. This will prevent any scratches

on the cabinet finish.

1.) With the unit face down press both

battery cover locking tabs in the

direction of the arrow marks and

remove the battery compartment cover.

2.) Insert 8 “AA” batteries, not included, in

the battery compartment according to the

polarity markings engraved in the

compartment. If the batteries are inserted

incorrectly the unit will not work.

NOTE: We recommend that you use a

well-known brand of alkaline batteries

for longest life and best performance.

3.) Replace the battery compartment and make sure that it locks securely in place.

IMPORTANT: In order to operate the unit on batteries the AC adapter must

be disconnected from the DC IN 10V jack on the back cabinet.

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Battery Precautions

• Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)

batteries.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed.

• Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Dispose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries

may explode or leak.

Low Battery Warning and Auto Shutoff

When the 6 “AA” main power batteries that operate

the radio and iPod

become too weak for normal

operation the Low Battery Indicator will begin to flash

in the display.

This is your indication that it's time to replace the 6 “AA” batteries. Approximately

90 seconds after the Low Battery Indicator begins flashing the system will shut off

automatically.

NOTE: The Low Battery Warning Indicator only applies to the 6 “AA” main

power batteries that operate the radio and the iPod

, not the 2 “AA” back-up

batteries for the clock and tuner memories. The 6 main power batteries should

be changed when the low battery warning indicator begins flashing. The 2

back-up batteries should be changed approximately every 12 months.

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FM Antenna (On Back Panel)

The FM antenna wire is attached to a screw terminal on the bottom cabinet. Unwind

the antenna wire completely and extend it to its full length before returning the

cabinet to its upright position.

It may be necessary to adjust the direction of the FM antenna wire until you find the

position that provides the best reception.

EXTERNAL

FM ANT.

Protect Your Furniture

This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from

moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating

rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your

furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives,

or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a

rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly

recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware

stores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the

bottom of the rubber 'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.

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Reset Button (On BACK Panel)

If this system is subjected to a sudden power surge, or excessive static electricity,

the internal computer will shut down temporarily to prevent any permanent damage

to the system. If you find that the system does not respond when you operate the

controls on the top panel or the remote handset, you have probably experienced a

sudden power surge that caused the internal computer to shut down.

To correct this problem and reset the internal computer, first disconnect the AC

power cord for 60 seconds and then plug it in again.

If this still does not correct the problem, use the point of a ballpoint pen, a toothpick,

a straightened paper clip, or similar object to press the RESET button, located in a

small hole near the battery compartment door, under the door looking tab.

Pressing the RESET button will reset the system and clear the system memory.

The system should then operate normally again, however it will be necessary to

reset the clock, the alarm setting, and re-enter all of your preset stations in the

tuner memory after pressing the RESET button.

RESET

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Remote Control

The remote control supplied with this system allows you to operate all of the features

and functions found on the main unit control panel. The remote receiver is located

in the upper right corner of the front panel. To operate the remote control, aim the

handset at the receiver on the front panel and press the appropriate button on the

remote handset.

The effective operating distance of the remote control is approximately 15 feet

from the remote receiver on the front panel.

IMPORTANT! Please note that the iPod

Shuffle has no interface to accept

commands from a remote control. The remote control of this system will not

operate an iPod

Shuffle. You must use the controls on the Shuffle itself to

operate an iPod

Shuffle.

Remote Control Battery

The remote control operates on one 3V lithium ‘button’ battery, Type CR2032 or

equivalent. The battery was installed in the remote when you purchased this system.

To preserve the life of the battery a small clear plastic

spacer tab is installed between the battery and the battery

terminal. This tab must be removed before the remote

control can be used.

To remove the tab simply pull it out of the battery

compartment, as shown, and discard it.

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The original battery should be able to power the remote control for 12 to 18 months

or even longer, depending on the frequency of use. When the operation of the

remote becomes intermittent or fails completely you should replace the battery as

soon as possible.

To replace the battery, put the

remote control face down and press

the battery holder locking tab in the

direction of the arrow and slide the

battery holder out of the remote

control.

Install a fresh CR2032 battery in the

holder as shown and slide the

holder back in to the remote

control.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to dispose of the old battery properly. Do not leave it

around where a young child or a pet might play with or swallow it. If the battery

is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Do not dispose of the old battery

in a fire. The battery could leak or explode if incinerated.

CAUTION

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Top Panel

Front Panel

510 7 4

Back Panel

25262728

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1.) Power Button - Press to turn the unit ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

2.) Carrying Handle.

3.) Volume + / Volume – Buttons - Used to adjust volume level. In power ‘Off’

mode, used to adjust the Minutes display.

4.) Tuning + ( ) / Tuning – ( ) Buttons - In radio mode, tunes to the desired

station. In iPod mode, skips tracks or performs high-speed search. In power

‘Off’ mode, used to adjust the Hour display.

5.) iPod Play/Pause Button - Press to start iPod

playback. Press again to

pause. Press and hold to shut iPod

‘Off’.

6.) Alarm On/Off Button - Activates the alarm, stops the alarm, and deactivates

the alarm.

7.) Snooze/Light Button - Activates the snooze function. Switches the display

and front panel lighting ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

8.) iPod

Shuffle USB Connector - For iPod

Shuffle connection.

9.) iPod

Dock - For all dockable iPod

s with 30-pin connector on the bottom.

10.) Function Button - Press repeatedly to switch among iPod, iPod shuffle, AUX,

FM Band, and AM Band modes.

11.) Memory Button - Saves radio stations in the tuner memory.

12.) Mode Button - Press repeatedly to switch FM ST and MONO mode. In power

‘Off’ mode, selects the specific function to be adjusted.

13.) CH + / CH – (Direct Channel) Buttons - In radio mode, selects the desired

preset station.

14.) Sleep Button - Activates the sleep timer and sets the sleep timer duration.

15.) Speakers.

16.) Docking Cradle.

17.) Power ‘On’ LED Indicator.

18.) Remote Control Sensor.

19.) Main Display.

20.) Mounting Bracket Secure Screw Hole.

21.) Battery Compartment.

22.) RESET Button (Under Battery Door Tab) - Resets the internal computer after

a power surge.

23.) Mounting Bracket Hooking Holes.

24.) EXTERNAL FM ANT. Terminal and FM Wire Antenna.

25.) DC IN 10V Input Jack.

26.) Phones (Stereo Headphone) Jack.

27.) AUX IN (Auxiliary Input) Jack - For connection of external audio sources.

28.) Foldable Stand.

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LCD Display

1.) AUX Select Indicator.

2.) Clock, Radio Frequencies Display.

3.) Battery Low Indicator.

4.) Clock PM Indicator.

5.) Radio Band AM FM Indicators.

6.) BUZ, RAD, iPod Alarm Indicators.

7.) SNOOZE Timer Indicator.

8.) SLEEP Timer Indicator.

9.) MEM (Memory) Indicator.

10.) Month/Date, Volume Level (00-30), Radio Channel (01-10) Display.

11.) VOL Indicator.

12.) CH Indicator.

13.) FM MONO ST Indicators.

14.) iPod shuffle Select Indicator.

15.) iPod Select Indicator.

5 6 7 8

12131415

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Remote Control

1.) iPod PLAY/PAUSE Button - Press to start iPod

playback. Press again to

pause. Press and hold to shut iPod

‘Off’.

2.) iPod REV. Button - In iPod mode, reverse skips tracks or performs high-

speed search.

3.) SLEEP Button - Activates the sleep timer and sets the sleep timer duration.

4.) Mode Button - Press repeatedly to switch FM ST and MONO mode. In power

‘Off’ mode, selects the specific function to be adjusted.

5.) CH + / CH – (Direct Channel) Buttons - In radio mode, selects the desired

preset station.

6.) TUN / TUN Buttons - In radio mode, tunes to the desired station. In

power ‘Off’ mode, used to adjust the Hour display.

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7.) SNOOZE/LIGHT Button - Activates the snooze function. Switches the display

and front panel lighting ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

8.) Infrared Transmitter.

9.) POWER ON/OFF Button - Press to turn the unit ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

10.) VOLUME + / VOLUME – Buttons - Used to adjust volume level and for setting

the Minutes display.

11.) MEMORY Button - Saves radio stations in the tuner memory.

12.) FUNCTION Button - Press repeatedly to switch among iPod, iPod shuffle,

AUX, FM Band, and AM Band modes.

13.) ALARM ON/OFF Button - Activates the alarm, stops the alarm, and deactivates

the alarm.

14.) iPod FWD. Button - In iPod mode, forward skips tracks or performs high-

speed search.

15.) Lithium Battery Compartment.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure that you have installed the 8 “AA” batteries or have connected

the unit to your household AC outlet with the supplied AC adapter.

• Make sure that you have removed the clear plastic battery spacer tab

from the remote control.

• Make sure that you have unwound the FM antenna wire and extended it

to its full length.

Setting The Time

The first time you connect this system to your AC outlet the display will turn on and

show AM “12:00” and “1/ 1” (January 1

The colon will begin to flash indicating that the clock

is running.

1.) Press the Mode button 3 times. The time display

will begin to flash.

2.) Press the Tuning + ( ) / – ( ) buttons on the top panel or TUN /

buttons on the remote control to set the Hour display forward or backward to

the correct hour.

Example: PM 2:00.

Be sure to observe the PM indicator to confirm that you have set the hour

correctly. If no PM indicator appears the time display is AM.

3.) Press the Volume + or Volume – buttons to set the Minute display forward or

backward to the correct minute.

Example: PM 2:45.

4.) Within 10 seconds after you adjust the time the display will stop flashing and

the clock begins to run.

NOTE: If the display stops flashing before you finish setting the correct

time, your setting will not be completed. If this occurs, repeat steps 1 through 3

and be sure to complete your settings while the display is still flashing.

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Setting The Time Display Mode (12 Hour/24 Hour Display)

You have the option of displaying the time in 12-Hour or 24-Hour modes.

12-Hour Mode - The time is displayed in 12-hour cycles with PM indicator. This is

the factory default setting.

24-Hour Mode - The time is displayed in 24-hour cycles with no PM indicator. This

is sometimes referred to as “Military Time”.

For example, “PM 6:00” would be displayed as “18:00”.

If you wish to change the display from the 12-hour mode to the 24-hour mode,

press the Mode button 4 times, or until “12hr” is flashing in the display.

Then press either the Tuning + ( ) / – ( ) buttons on the top panel or TUN

/ buttons on the remote control to alternatively to switch between the 12-hour

and 24-hour display modes.

After 10 seconds the display will return to the correct time, and the time will be

displayed in the mode you selected.

Setting The Year

Press the Mode button 5 times, or until the year “2006” starts

flashing in the display.

If necessary, while the year is flashing press the Tuning + ( ) button on the top

panel or TUN button on the remote control to advance the display to the

correct year.

After 10 seconds the display returns to the correct time.

Setting The Month and Date

Press the Mode button 6 times, or until “1/ 1” is flashing

in the display.

Press the Tuning + ( ) / – ( ) buttons on the top panel or TUN /

buttons on the remote control to set the display to the correct Month then press the

Volume + or Volume – buttons to set the display to the correct Date.

After 10 seconds the display returns to the correct time, month, and date.

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Volume Controls

Press the Volume + or Volume – buttons to increase or decrease the volume

level. The MONTH/DATE display changes to a VOL (volume) level indicator during

volume adjustments.

The display ranges from “00” (minimum) to “30” (maximum). 10 seconds after

adjusting the volume level the indicator returns to the MONTH/DATE display in

AUX and iPod

modes.

NOTE: When you connect an iPod

to the docking station of this system the

volume controls on the iPod

click-wheel are automatically disabled. Use the

volume controls on this system to control the iPod

volume. When you install

an iPod

Shuffle in the docking station of this system you will need to use both

the volume controls on the Shuffle and the volume controls on this system to

set the volume to the desired level.

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