Steven Smalley, you did not tell us what model iPod your are using. You will have to make sure that your iPod is compatible with your iH5.
iPod Shuffle NOTE: iH5 will not charge iPod Shuffle
iPod Mini
iPod 3Gen 10-15 GB
iPod 3Gen 20 GB
iPod 4Gen 20 GB
iPod Photo 30 GB
iPod 3Gen 30 GB
iPod 3Gen 40 GB
iPod 4Gen 40 GB
iPod Photo 40 GB
iPod Photo 60 GB
iPod nano 1 GB
iPod nano 2 GB
iPod nano 4 GB
iPod 5th gen Video
anything else will not work due to a reconfiguration of the dock connector. If you are connecting one of those iPods and still have issues with that, replace the dock connector on your iH5. You'll find some good instructions for that [http://www.diyspirit.com/2008/12/repair-your-ihome-after-it-no-longer-detects-your-ipod/|on here.] Hope this helps, good luck.