Homedics SS-6510BLK Sound Spa Fusion User Manual
Create your perfect sleep environment. Thank you for purchasing SoundSpa Fusion, the HoMedics ultimate dock for iPod and relaxation machine. 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. SoundSpa Fusion helps create your perfect sleep environment. Fall asleep to any of the six calming sounds, then wake to your choice of iPod, sounds, radio, or beep tone. SoundSpa Fusion can also mask distractions to improve your concentration while you read, work or study.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
- 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.
Overview
- Set +/-
- Volume
- Dock for iPod
- Dimmer
- Timer
- Time Set
- AL Mode
- AL Set
- AL1/AL2
- Sounds
- Power
- Audio
- Snooze/Nap
- Aux Connection Cable
- DC Adapter
- iPod Inserts (4)
- AM Antenna
- Interchangable Faceplates (5)
SoundSpa Fusion Features
Before You Begin
The SoundSpa Fusion uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm and clock settings in the event of a power failure. Two “AA” batteries (included) must be inserted into the battery compartment if memory backup is desired. When the Backup Battery is installed, in the event of a power failure or the DC cord is accidentally disconnected, the LCD display will not remain lit, but the current time and alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained.
Changing the Colored Faceplates
Attaching Faceplates
- Choose a faceplate.
- Slide top lip of faceplate under top lip of SoundSpa Fusion unit (Fig. 5-A).
- Press firmly on faceplate until it locks in place (Fig. 5-B).
Setting Clock Time
- Press the TIME SET BUTTON located on the top of the unit (Fig. 1); hour digit will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the current hour is displayed. Remember to set the correct AM or PM (an icon in the upper left of the time display is the PM INDICATOR; there is no AM indicator) (Fig. 2).
- Press the TIME SET BUTTON again; minute digits will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the current minute is displayed.
Install/Replace Backup Battery
- Make sure the DC adaptor is connected. Otherwise the time setting may be lost during battery replacement.
- Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit.
- Insert two AA batteries, checking that the positive polarity matches the picture in the battery housing.
- Close the compartment cover.
Battery Precautions
- Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
- When installing batteries, observe proper +/ – polarities. Incorrect installation of battery may cause damage to unit.
- Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. alkaline with carbon-zinc or old batteries with new ones).
- If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent damage due to possible battery leakage. 5. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
Charging your iPod
The SoundSpa Fusion comes with four dock inserts. See chart below to determine the size insert you should use.
Insert Label | iPod Model |
4G nano | iPod nano 4th Generation |
nano-3G | iPod nano 3rd Generation |
60G, 160G classic | 5G iPod with Video (60GB, 80GB), iPod classic (160GB) |
2G touch | iPod touch 2rd Generation |
When you want to connect a different size iPod, remove the insert from the SoundSpa Fusion and replace with the correct size insert. To remove dock insert, place fingernail in slot on insert (Fig 3) and gently pull up. You must always use the appropriate size insert for your iPod. You may contact HoMedics Consumer Relations at 1-800-466-3342 to order the correct insert for your iPod. Note: Make sure you are using the correct insert for your iPod and that it is properly docked in the SoundSpa Fusion. Failure to do so may damage your iPod.
- Before you begin, remove your iPod from its case or ‘skin’. Place 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. Carefully place your iPod 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 (Fig. 7).
- Your iPod will then begin charging, until fully charged.
- To remove/replace an insert, first remove your iPod, then place fingernail in slot on insert (Fig. 2) and gently pull up.
Listening to Your iPod
- Press the POWER BUTTON on the SoundSpa Fusion (Fig. 1).
- Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON to play the iPod (Fig. 1).
- Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on your iPod to pause play; press play again to resume play.
- Turn the VOLUME KNOB (Fig. 1) on the unit to adjust the system volume.
- Press the or on your iPod to go to the next or previous track.
- To turn unit off, press the POWER BUTTON. The iPod 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 SoundSpa Fusion via the LINE IN located on the back of the unit (Fig. 9).
- Plug one end of the Connection Cable (included) into the headphone or line-out jack on your audio device and the other end of the Connection Cable into the SoundSpa Fusion LINE IN, located on the back of the unit.
- Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).
- Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON on the unit until you reach the auxiliary mode. The AUX ICON (Fig 2) will appear in the right side of the clock, to indicate that the auxiliary mode has been selected.
- Turn on and play external audio device.
- Turn on VOLUME KNOB (Fig 1) on the unit to adjust the system volume. Note: You may need to adjust the volume on external device also.
- To turn off the unit, press the POWER BUTTON on the top of the unit. Note: You may need to turn off your external audio device as well.
Listening to the Radio
FM Antenna
Extend FM wire antenna fully for best FM reception (do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas).
AM Antenna
Snap the AM loop antenna into the base provided. Next, plug the AM loop antenna into the connecter located on the back of the unit for best AM reception (Fig. 10).
- Press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn it on (Fig. 1).
- Toggle through the AUDIO BUTTON to play the radio (Fig. 1). The RADIO ICON will appear on the right side of the clock (Fig. 2).
- To choose between FM or AM radio, press the AUDIO BUTTON again. The FM or AM icon will show on the left side of the clock to indicate the band that is selected (Fig. 2).
- Turn the SET +/- knob on the unit to tune in the desired station (Fig. 1).
- Turn the VOLUME KNOB on the unit to adjust the system volume (Fig. 1).
- To turn off the unit, press the POWER BUTTON.
Using Auto-Timer
While listening to your iPod, the nature sounds, or the radio, you may set a timer so the unit will turn off automatically after so many minutes.
- Toggle through the TIMER BUTTON until the time of your choice, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, is shown on the LCD.
- To cancel the timer, toggle through the TIMER BUTTON until OFF is shown on the LCD.
Setting And Using The Alarms
- Press the AL1/AL2 button (Fig. 1). Press the AL SET BUTTON twice (Fig. 1); hour digits will begin flashing. Turn the SET +/- KNOB until the desired hour is displayed. Remember to set the correct time of day, AM or PM (an icon to the left of the time display is the PM INDICATOR; there is no AM indicator) (Fig. 2).
- Press the AL SET BUTTON again; minute digits will begin flashing.
- Note: You can press the AL SET BUTTON at any time to review the alarm setting.
- When the alarm is sounding, press the POWER BUTTON on the unit to turn the alarm OFF. The alarm will come on again at the same time on the next day.
- To stop the alarm from coming on the next day, press the AL1/AL2 BUTTON until the AL1 or AL2 icon disappears on the LCD display. Note: If the alarm sounds for 30 minutes continuously it will automatically turn off and reset for the next day
Nap Operation
The NAP TIMER FUNCTION will wake you after a nap of 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes without the need to change your regular Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 settings.
- If the system is playing audio, press the POWER BUTTON to OFF.
- Toggle through the SNOOZE/NAP BUTTON until the corresponding time of your choice, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, shows on the LCD display.
- Toggle through the AL MODE BUTTON until the corresponding icon lights on the LCD display for the wake mode of your choice: iPod, nature sound, radio, or beep (Fig. 2).Note: When using the sound mode, the unit will wake to the last sound listened to.
- The alarm will sound to wake you up after the selected amount of minutes have passed.
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 authority to operate this device.
Note:
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.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. HoMedics warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty extends only to consumers and does not extend to Retailers.
To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product, mail the product and your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid, to the following address: HoMedics Consumer Relations Service Center Dept. HoMedics does not authorize anyone, including, but not limited to, Retailers, the subsequent consumer purchaser of the product from a Retailer or remote purchasers, to obligate HoMedics in any way beyond the terms set forth herein.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product; improper installation; unauthorized repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/power supply; loss of power; dropped product; malfunction or damage of an operating part from failure to provide manufacturer’s recommended maintenance; transportation damage; theft; neglect; vandalism; or environmental conditions; loss of use during the period the product is at a repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of HoMedics.
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