Homedics DP-300 Dock n Party Speaker System and Dock for iPod Instruction Manual and Warranty Information

Homedics DP-300 Dock n Party

Speaker System and Dock for iPod Instruction Manual

DP-300

Create your perfect party environment.

Thank you for purchasing Dock n Party, the HoMedics ultimate dock for iPod and speaker system. This, like the entire HoMedics product line, is built with high-quality craftsmanship to provide you years of dependable service. We hope you will find it to be the finest product of its kind.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

  • Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
  • Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
  • Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

  • Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
  • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by HoMedics; specifically any attachments not provided with the unit.
  • Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing. If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, return it to Homedics Service Center for examination and repair.
  • Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
  • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
  • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
  • Do not carry this appliance by power cord or use cord as handle.
  • To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
  • This appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
  • Only set on dry surfaces. Do not place on surface wet from water or cleaning solvents.

Caution: All servicing of this product must be performed by authorized HoMedics Service Personnel only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution – Please read all instructions carefully before operating.

  • Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.
  • Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.
  • This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.
  • Always keep the cord away from high temperature and fire.
  • Do not lift, carry, hang, or pull the product by the power cord.
  • If the adaptor sustains damage, you must stop using this product immediately and contact the HoMedics Service Center. (See the warranty section for the HoMedics address.)

Getting Started

  1. Attach the DC adaptor to the DC Jack located on the back of the unit. (Fig 3)
  2. Plug the cord into 120V household outlet.

Charging your iPod/iPhone™

The Dock n Party comes with one dock insert, which fits the Apple 2nd Generation Nano.

When you want to connect a different size iPod/iPhone, remove the insert from the Dock n Party and replace with the correct size insert. To remove dock insert, place fingernail in slot on insert (Fig. 2) and gently pull up. You must always use the appropriate size insert for your iPod/iPhone. You may contact HoMedics Consumer Relations at 1.800.466.3342 to order the correct insert for your iPod/iPhone.

Note: Make sure you are using the correct insert for your iPod/iPhone and that it is properly placed in the dock of the Dock n Party unit. Failure to do so may damage your iPod/iPhone.

WARNING: INSERT AND PIN CONNECTOR ARE DESIGNED FOR APPLE iPOD MUSIC PLAYERS ONLY. ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH OR FORCE ANY NON-iPOD MUSIC PLAYER INTO ENCLOSED INSERT OR ONTO THE PIN CONNECTOR WILL DAMAGE AND EVEN DESTROY YOUR DEVICE.

  1. Before you begin, remove your iPod/iPhone from its case or ‘skin’.USING INSERTPlace insert in dock, being sure that the two plastic tabs face the front of the unit. Press insert into place, ensuring it is firmly placed in the dock (Fig. 2). Carefully place your iPod/iPhone into the docking area so that the pin connector in the dock is fully connected to the pin socket on the bottom of your iPod/iPhone (Fig. 4). You will hear a “chirp”, indicating that your iPod is properly connected.FOR iPHONE USERS ONLYOnce properly connected, your iPhone will ask you if you’d like to turn on Airplane Mode. Select “Yes” (Fig.5). When your iPhone is set to Airplane mode, no cell phone, radio, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth signals are emitted from iPhone. As a result, all incoming calls will be sent directly to voicemail.NOTE: If iPhone is already in Airplane Mode you will need to click “OK”.
  2. Your iPod/iPhone will begin charging, until fully charged.NOTE: Your iPod/iPhone will charge even if the POWER button is turned off. The Dock n Party only needs to be plugged in for the iPod/iPhone to charge.
  3. To remove/replace an insert, first remove your iPod/iPhone then insert fingernail in slot on insert (Fig. 2), and gently pull up.

Listening to Your iPod/iPhone

  1. Press the POWER button on the back of the Dock n Party to turn it on (Fig. 3).
  2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on your iPod/iPhone to pause play; press again to resume play.
  3. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button on the Dock n Party unit to adjust volume (Fig. 1).
  4. Press the or on your iPod/iPhone to go to the next or previous track.
  5. To turn off the unit, press the POWER button on the back of the unit. The iPod/iPhone will continue charging in the dock.

Listening to a non-docking iPod or other portable audio devices

If you are using an iPod without a docking port, other MP3 player, or other portable audio device, you can play it through the Dock n Party via the LINE IN jack located on the back of the unit. (Fig. 5)

  1. Plug one end of the Connection Cable (included) (Fig. 1) into the headphone or line-out jack on your audio device and the other end of the Connection Cable into the Dock n Party LINE IN jack located on the back of the unit (Fig. 5).
  2. Press the POWER button on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 3).
  3. Turn on and play external audio device.
  4. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button on the Dock n Party unit to adjust volume (Fig. 1).Note: You may need to adjust the volume on external device too.
  5. To turn unit off, press the POWER button on the back of the unit.Note: You also need to turn off your external audio device as well.

Changing the Colored Faceplates

Attaching Faceplate

  1. Choose a faceplate.
  2. Gently place faceplate on top of Dock n Party unit, with two button holes placed above the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons.
  3. (a) Press down on rear of faceplate to lock back two tabs. (b) Then press down on front of faceplate to lock front two tabs. (Fig. 6) Be sure all 4 tabs are securely locked in place.

Removing Faceplate

  1. With one hand on each side of unit, firmly press up on the two front tabs of the faceplate, until the front of the faceplate is raised off unit. (Fig. 7)
  2. Grasp front of faceplate, pulling up and gently loosening all four locking tabs. Be sure not to force or pull too hard, so the tabs do not break.
  3. See ATTACHING FACEPLATE for directions on replacing the faceplate.

Maintenance

To Store

You may leave the unit on display, or you can store it in its box in a cool, dry place.

To Clean

Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of the unit. NEVER use liquids or abrasive cleaner to clean.

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users warranty.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 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 reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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

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