iHome iH8 - Radio Operation; Radio Antenna Setup; Tuning and Saving Stations; Audio Equalizer Settings

Using the iH8
Radio
Setting up Antennas
a) Snap AM loop antenna into provided stand, then plug AM antenna cable into © AM Loop Antenna socket on back of unit.
Move antenna 12” away from unit for best reception.
b) Extend © FM Antenna (on back of unit) fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
Tuning and Playing the Radio
a) Press the Q Radio Button to select radio play mode. Press as needed to select AM, FM1 or FM2 radio band.
b) Turn the Set Wheel to tune radio to a desired station.
c) To memorize the current station as a preset, press and hold Q Preset Button 1,2,3 or 4. Repeat steps a,b,and c to preset up to
12 stations (4 AM, 8 FM). To listen to a preset station at any time, simply press the desired preset button.
d) Turn the Q Volume Wheel to adjust iH8 volume up or down.
e) Press the EQ Button to select Treble, Bass or Balance. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust settings. EQ settings for iPod and radio
mode are independent.
f) Press © Alarm Reset/Power Off Button to turn iH8 and iPod off.
Using the Line-in and Line-out Jacks
a) An audio patch cord comes with the iH8. Use it to play nondocking iPods or other audio devices through the iH8 © Line-in Jack
(one end in the device's line out or headphones jack, the other in the iH8 line in jack). Make sure there is no iPod docked in the
iH8 when using the line-in jack. Press the iPod Button.
b) Use the © Line Out Jack to connect the iH8 to the line-in jack of other audio devices such as a tape recorder or amplifier.
The Volume Wheel of the iH8 does not control line-out volume (adjust on attached device instead). The Line Out Jack is not
recommended for headphones.
Using Sleep Mode
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPod or the radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time.
a) Press the © Sleep Button to select an amount of time before the iH8 will turn off: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes.
b) Turn the Volume Wheel to set the sleep volume (this volume setting is separate from your standard volume setting).
Using the Dimmer
a) Press the O Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation to adjust brightness of LCD display.
Using the optional Extension Speaker (sold separately)
a) An optional extension speaker is available for the iH8 (sold separately). Use it to expand the stereo field. Plug the Extension
Speaker into the Ext. Speaker Jack located on the back of the iH8. Place the speaker as far as possible from the unit for best
stereo sound. Press the Power Button on the Extension Speaker. This will disable the right speaker on the main unit and send
the signal to the extension speaker. You’re now ready to enjoy expanded stereo sound
Replacing iH8 Backup Batteries
Install/Replace Backup Battery
The iH8 uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings
in the event of a power failure. If the Battery Low Icon located on the left 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 unit. Insert 2 “AA” batteries
as indicated. We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer life.
Batteries information:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
4