Altec Lansing timeMachine IMW465 User manual

Item # IMW465
Owner’s Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing timeMachine Wireless Alarm Clock Speaker, item IMW465. You
can use this speaker to listen to audio wirelessly from devices such as smart phones, iPods, tablets and most
other Bluetooth sound sources. This speaker can also be used to charge devices typically charged through a
computer’s USB port. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your speaker.
Package Contents
1. IMW465 timeMachine Bluetooth Alarm Clock
2. AC Adapter
3. 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable
4. Owner’s Manual with Warranty Information
Technical Specifications
- AC Adaptor: 10V, 2.4A
- Power Adapter Input Rating: 100~240V, ~50/60Hz 1.0A

Getting Started
Before you begin using your timeMachine Wireless Alarm Clock Speaker, you must make sure to connect it to
a power supply. Connect one end of the included AC adaptor (10V 2.4A) to the DC jack located on the back
of your unit. Connect the other end into a suitable power outlet in your home.
Setting the Correct Time
In order to use your device as an alarm clock, you will need to make sure it is set to display the correct time.
To do so, follow the steps below.
1. Press and hold the TIME SET button for 2 seconds until the clock’s display begins to flash.
2. Press the + or –buttons to alternate between the 12H setting (standard time) or the 24H (military
time) setting.
3. Press the TIME SET Button again to enter the clock setting mode and bring up the clock hours
4. Press the + or –Buttons again to adjust the clock hours to the current time (hold for rapid
setting).
5. Press the Time Set Button again to bring up the clock minutes.
6. Press the + or –Buttons againto adjust the clock minutes to the current time (hold for rapid
setting).
7. Press the TIME SET button to confirm the time and exit clock setting mode.
8. Congratulations! You have successfully set the time.
Notes: setting the clock must be on standby mode.

Using the FM Radio Function
Your device can play music from various audio sources, but it can also be used as an FM radio. To do so,
follow the steps below.
1. Press the POWER button to turn on your device.
2. Press the MODE button repeatedly to toggle through the various modes. To use your device as an FM
radio, make sure that FM displays on the screen along with the radio station that you are tuned in to.
3. Press the + or –buttons to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold either of these buttons for 2
seconds to search for the next clear station. Extend the attached antenna for best reception.
4. Press the VOL + or VOL- buttons to adjust the volume.
5. When you are through listening, press the POWER button to turn off your device.

Setting Up and Using FM Presets
Your device allows you to store up to 20 FM radio station presets so that you have quick access to your
favorite stations. Follow the steps below to set and access your preset stations.
1. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the current FM radio station appears on the display screen.
2. Press the + or –buttons to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold either of these buttons for 2
seconds to search for the next clear station.
3. Press and hold the PRESET button for two seconds until the preset number begins to flash on the display
screen.
4. Press the + or –buttons to selects the preset number you wish to set.
5. Press and release the PRESET button to confirm. Repeat steps 2 -5 until you have set up all 20 preset
stations.
6. To listen to a preset FM station at any time, press the MODE button repeatedly until the current FM radio
station appears on the display screen. Then press the PRESET button repeatedly to cycle to the desired
preset.

Setting Up the Alarms
Your device can also be used as an alarm clock, with two separate alarms that can each be set. Read the
steps below for an explanation of how to set alarm 1. To set alarm 2, follow the same steps using the AL2
button.
1. Press and hold the AL1 button for 2 seconds until the alarm time flashes onthe display screen.
2. Press the + or –Buttons again to adjust the desired alarm clock hours (hold for rapid setting).
3. Press the AL1 Button again to bring up the clock minutes.
4. Press the + or –Buttons again to adjust the desired alarm clock minutes (hold for rapid setting).
5. Press the AL1 button to confirm the alarm time setting. Next youcanchoose which audio source will be
used as the alarm sounds.
6. Press the + or –buttons repeatedly to select a desired audio source for the alarm. You can
choose amongst the following options: bb (buzzer), bt (Bluetooth) or RADIO (FM radio).
bt:You will wake to the currently linked Bluetooth device. If no device is detected, the default buzzer will sound instead.
Radio: Press the + or –buttons to tune the radio to the station you’d like to wake up to before turn off the unit.
bb:You will wake to the buzzer alarm.
7. Press the AL1 button to confirm which audio source will be used as the alarm sounds. Next, the alarm
volume display will flash. Press the + or –buttons to increase or decrease the alarm volume setting.
Press the AL1 button to confirm. The alarm icon will remain on the display screen, indicating the alarm is set.
Notes: setting the alarm clock must be on standby mode.

Turning the Alarms ON or OFF
Once you have setup your alarm, you can choose to turn it on or off.
1. Press and release the AL1 or AL2 button as needed to alarm 1 or alarm 2 ON and OFF. You will see an
alarm icon appear on the display screen to indicate when the alarm is turned on. This icon will disappear when
the alarm is turned off.
Snooze/Dimmer Button Functions
When the alarm is going off, you can use the snooze function to temporarily quiet the alarm so that you can
have some extra rest. The dimmer button increases or decreases the brightness of your display screen.
1. When the alarm is sounding, press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button to temporarily silence the alarm. By
default, the alarm is silenced for 9 minutes. Snooze can be used repeatedly as the alarm continues to sound.
Touchless Snooze Control
You can also activate the snooze feature without physically touching the SNOOZE/DIMMER button. To do so,
simply place your hand near the front panel display screen of your device. The front panel has a built in wave
sensor which works by detecting body heat. For best results, your hand should be within 24 inches of the front
panel display screen to activate Touchless Snooze Control.
2. To adjust the brightness of the display screen, press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button during normal operation
(when no alarm is sounding) to cycle through the brightness display settings.

Sleep Mode and Nap Modes
While listening to an audio source, you can program your device to power off after a set amount of time.
1. To choose what duration of time should pass before your unit powers off, press the TIME SET button while
audio is playing. Press the TIME SET button repeatedly to choose a duration of either 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 20,
10 or 5 minutes or 00 (OFF) until your unit powers off.
2. To set Nap time, press and hold the MODE Button then press MODE Button again as needed to cycle to the
desired nap duration: 120, 90, 60,45, 30, 20, 10 or 5 minutes or 00 (OFF) (turns the nap alarm off).
Using the AUX-In Jack to Listen to Audio
You can use your device to listen to a Bluetooth audio source, or you can connect an audio source directly to
your device via the Aux-In jack.
1. Connect one end of a standard 3.5mm audio cable into the aux-in jack on the rear of your device. Connect
the other end into the headphone or output jack of your audio device.
2. Press the POWER button on the unit to power it on.
3. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the AUX icon appears on the display screen.
4. Press the VOL + or VOL- buttons to adjust the volume.
5. When done listening, press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Remember to turn off your audio device,
as well to avoid wasting battery power.

Charging Devices Using the USB Ports
This speaker can be used to charge devices typically charged through a computer’s USB port. To do so, follow
the steps below.
1. Connect the standard size end of a USB cable (not included) to the USB Port on back of the unit and
connect the other end to the charging port on your device.
2. Monitor the charging on your device. Some devices use a proprietary charging method and will not charge
using the USB Port. If this happens, you must charge your device using the charger that came with it.
NOTE: Your speaker must be plugged in to a working outlet in order to charge devices
Using Your IMW465 Speaker (Mono) with a Bluetooth Audio Source
You can use this speaker to listen to audio wirelessly from devices such as smart phones, iPods, tablets and
most other Bluetooth sound sources.
1. Press the POWER button to power on your speaker.
2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the bt icon appears on the display screen. You will audibly hear
your speaker say, “You are now pairing.” LED will start blinking Blue. Now you are ready to pair your Bluetooth
device with your IMW465 speaker.
NOTES
-If you see the LED blinks Green instead of Blue. Press and hold the “TWS” button on the rear cabinet for 1
second to change the Bluetooth mode until the “bt” appears on the display and you hear “You are now pairing.”
Also LED will start blink BLUE. Now youcan ready to pair your device with IMW465.

3, Follow the instruction of your phone or other Bluetooth device to pair the unit.
a) Go to the Bluetooth Manager of your Bluetooth device.
b) Search Bluetooth devices and select “IMW465”to start connecting.
c) Enter “0000” if your device asks for a PIN code.
d) Once paired, the unit will beep and the Bluetooth icon on the LCD will turn on steady.
e) Although the unit can only stream audio from one device at a time.
When there is an incoming call:
1. Press the PRESET button to pick up the call.
To Disconnect Your Bluetooth Device
Turn off the connected device or press and hold “Play/ Pause” button to disconnect and refresh the connection
of Bluetooth device.
Reconnecting Your Device
To regain Single speaker mode, press “Play/ Pause” button for 3 seconds on the speaker, wait approximately
15 seconds. The “IMW465” speaker will automatically reconnect to previously connected your phone or
Bluetooth device. If you move out of range or turn off the Bluetooth feature on your device, the unit will
disconnect from your device. To reconnect, simply access the Bluetooth Manager on your device and select
IMW465.
Out of Range or Lost Signal
If your Bluetooth device is out of range (beyond 30 feet) of your speaker or if there is something blocking the
Bluetooth signal, the Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth device may be lost.
To avoid a lost connection:
1. Move the Bluetooth device back into range of your speaker (within 30 feet), and/or make sure there’s a clear
line of sight between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
2. If the connection is lost, the connection will need to be reestablished. Follow the directions under
“Reconnecting Your Device”.