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Welcome to the iHome iW3 Thank you for choosing iHome. The Air Series represents the new frontier of product offerings from iHome that embrace Wi-Fi connectivity and AirPlay, Apple’s new wireless streaming technology. The iHome iW3 with AirPlay offers the latest experience in home audio entertainment allowing users to stream digital audio over Wi-Fi from iTunes, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
iW3 Overview Contents 1. iW3 speaker 2. iW3 start guide 3. Charging base 4. Power adaptor 5. USB sync cable iW3 start guide iW3 speaker charging base power adaptor USB sync cable Compatibility USB connector works with: iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation), iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G, and iPad (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation).
iW3 Controls TOP PANEL iPod and iTunes music controls Volume Up/Down Power Local iPod audio mode AirPlay wireless audio mode (play audio via USB sync cable or aux-in) (audio via iOS device or iTunes) REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL Status LED OFF, when in Standby or Power OFF mode and battery is fully charged Green, solid when unit is ON Green, blinking when volume is muted Red, solid when battery is charging Red, blinking when battery needs charging power network setup off | on REAR PANEL Wi-Fi network
Quick Start Power 1 2 Connect charging base to power source Place iW3 on charging base 3 Turn master power switch ON 4 Press power button outlet power off | on 12V network setup power allow 30 seconds pressing the power button will switch for the iW3 to startup the iW3 from power ON and standby off | on For best results, charge unit fully before use.
Getting Started Master Power Switch The iW3 has a master power switch that is used to power the unit ON or OFF, help conserve battery life, and reset the iW3 speaker. In order for the iW3 speaker to power ON, the battery must be charged or placed on the charging base connected to an AC outlet. power Master Power ON - Slide the Master Power Switch (on rear panel) to the ON position to activate your iW3 speaker.
Using your iW3 Top panel controls The iW3 speaker has a control interface for power, mode, volume, and music controls. Controls are lit according to the status of the iW3 speaker and the selected mode.
Wi-Fi Network Setup for AirPlay Check list Please verify the following steps before attempting to connect your iW3 speaker to a Wi-Fi network: To enjoy AirPlay wireless audio, you must have the following: - iTunes or an iOS device (iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad). - A functioning home network with Wi-Fi. Download the latest software updates for iTunes and your iOS device to ensure that you are able to enjoy the latest AirPlay enhancements and compatibility.
Wi-Fi Network Setup continued... Option B - Manually connecting & managing settings with the iHome Set app If you have an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad with iOS 4.0 or later, we recommend that you use our free iHome Set app to easily rename your iW3 speaker and configure network settings. 1 power network setup off | on power To connect your iW3 speaker to a Wi-Fi network using iHome Set, follow these steps: off | on 1. Connect AC power and power ON the iW3 speaker. 2.
Wi-Fi Network Setup continued... Option C - Connecting with your Mac or PC over Wi-Fi To connect your iW3 speaker to a Wi-Fi network using a Mac or PC, follow these steps: 1 power off | on 2 network setup power status 1. Connect AC power and power ON the iW3 speaker. 2. Press and hold (5 sec.) unit. network setup off | on power network setup off | on Network Setup button on the back of Note: The Network Status LED will begin flashing green and the top control panel will also flash.
Music Connectivity Connecting to the iW3 speaker You can connect to your iHome iW3 speaker three different ways: 1. Using AirPlay® to stream wirelessly from iTunes or your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. 2. Using the USB port on the rear panel with a iPod USB sync cable for audio and charging your iPod or iPhone. 3. Using an auxiliary audio device (mp3 or CD player) connected to the aux-in port on the rear panel. AirPlay & iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad Using an iOS device: 1.
Control SRS TruBass The iW3 features SRS TruBass® digital sound processing to enhance the audio performance and ensure proper bass response when listening to your music. The SRS TruBass function is on by default and can only be turned off using the iHome Set app. EQ The iW3 has an EQ feature that is controlled using the iHome Set app to adjust Bass and Treble. TREBLE +/- buttons: Adjust treble levels between -5 and +5. Default is 0 BASS +/- buttons: Adjust treble levels between -5 and +5.
Firmware update continued... Option C - Firmware update using Mac/PC Follow these steps to update the firmware of your iW3 speaker using only your Mac or PC. Please note that we recommend trying option A or B before attempting this method. http://10.0.1.2 1. Using your computer visit: www.ihomeaudio.com/support/product/iW3 and download the latest firmware from the top right corner of the support page. Please be sure to remember the location where you save the file to on your computer.
Troubleshooting Quick tips for common problems: I am unable to connect the iW3 to my home Wi-Fi network: - The iW3 does not support WEP or WPA/WPA2 Enterprise security types. We recommend Open, WPA Personal (-PSK), WPA2 Personal (-PSK). Once you change the security type on your router, we suggest rebooting your Wi-Fi router and your iW3 speaker. - Make sure router firmware is up to date. - Make sure that your wireless network is not on a conflicting channel with one of your neighbors.
AirPlay & Network Setup Problems Possible Solutions I am unable to connect the iW3 to my home Wi-Fi network. 1. Verify that your Wi-Fi network is functioning and Wi-Fi certified. This device is only compatible with Wi-Fi certified routers. 2. Move the iW3 closer to your network access point; the Wi-Fi signal is weak or there are overlapping Wi-Fi signals or the iW3 is out of range of your Wi-Fi network. 3. Make sure that your wireless network is not on a conflicting channel with one of your neighbors.
Problems Possible Solutions I’ve selected the iW3 speaker as my AirPlay audio source, but I do not hear any music. 1. Verify that the volume is not muted or set to 0. 2. Verify that there is not another iTunes library or iOS device connected to the iW3 speaker. 3. Try restarting iTunes or your iOS device. 4. Try restarting your iW3: - Unplug the AC cable/remove the iW3 from the charging base. - Slide the rear Power Switch to the OFF and then ON position. 5.
General Problems Possible Solutions The iW3 doesn’t respond or doesn’t turn ON. 1 Verify that the adaptor is connected and the power outlet is always ‘live’ (not controlled by a wall switch). 2. Reset the iW3 Speaker: - Using a paper clip, reset the iW3 speaker by pressing the Reset Button on the bottom of the speaker within the charging base recess. The iW3 will reboot and power ON again. - Repeat iW3 Wi-Fi Network Setup process if necessary. No sound. 1.
FAQ’s What is AirPlay? AirPlay is a wireless audio and video platform designed by Apple to stream digital media over a home network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet). AirPlay is built-in to iTunes and the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch running the latest software. For AirPlay enabled speakers, this means: 1. Consumers can stream their iTunes music to our iW3 AirPlay enabled speaker, their Apple TV, or other AirPlay enabled speakers. 2.
Consumer Product Safety Guide Safety Instructions FCC Statement 1. FCC ID: EMOiW3. IC: 986B-iW3 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.
Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty Information iHome, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 Year from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased.
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