iHome iBT18 User manual

iBT18
instruction manual
Bluetooth Alarm Clock
Speaker with Speakerphone
and USB charging

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBT18. This product is designed to provide high quality wireless sound for your iPad, iPhone,
iPod, computer, or other Bluetooth audio device.
This instruction booklet explains the basic operation and care of the unit. Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
Maintenance
• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material should be
placed between it and the furniture.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents, such as thinner or similar
materials can damage the surface of the unit. Rinse unit with tap water and wipe dry after submersion in salt water or swimming pool.
GENERAL BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
• Never use or charge a battery if it appears to be leaking, discolored, deformed, or in any way abnormal.
• Never disassemble the unit or attempt to remove battery as that could cause leakage of alkaline solution or other electrolytic
substances.
• Avoid charging a rechargeable battery when the temperature is not within 5°C - 35° C (41° - 95° Fahrenheit).
• Never expose a battery to any liquid.
• Never expose a battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or fire. Never use a battery pack in an unventilated vehicle where
excessive internal temperatures may be encountered.
• Always keep batteries out of the reach of infants and small children.

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Table of Contents
Meet Your iBT18........................................................................................................... 1-3
The Display/Setting Up the Unit ..........................................................................................4
Setting the Clock ..............................................................................................................5
Setting and Using the Alarm/Previewing Alarm ................................................................... 6-7
Snooze/Dimmer Button/Sleep Mode...................................................................................8
Pairing Your Bluetooth Device..............................................................................................9
Playing Audio Via Bluetooth/Using the Speakerphone...........................................................10
Playing Audio Via Aux-in/Charging Devices via USB Port .....................................................11
Replacing/Installing Backup Batteries.................................................................................12
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................13
Consumer Product Safety Guide................................................................................... 14-15
FCC Information.............................................................................................................16
Warranty......................................................................................................................17

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Included
• iBT18 system
• 100V-240V universal AC adaptor
AC
adaptor
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Meet Your iBT18
Top
Sleep/
Clock Adjust Button
Mode Button
Power/
Alarm Reset Button
Minus Settings/
End Call Button Plus Settings/
Answer Call Button
Volume Down Button
Volume Up Button
Microphone (front of unit)
Play/Pause Button Snooze/
Dimmer Button
Alarm 1 Button
Alarm 2 Button
2
clock adj alm reset

3
DC Jack
Aux-in Jack
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Meet Your iBT18
Back
Bottom
Pairing Button
usb chargingpair aux-in DC 5V, 2A
Clock Backup: DC 3V, CR2450 x 1
AC Adaptor: DC 5V, 2A
FCC ID: EMOIBT18 IC: 986B-IBT18
Service Number: iBT18-A-A
Mfd & Serviced by SDI Technologies Inc.
www.ihome.com Toll Free:
1-800-288-2792
Patents: www.ihome.com/patents
Model: iBT18
Made in China
USB Charging Port
Backup Battery
Compartment
(pull battery tab before use)

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Using the
Setting Up the Unit
The Display
• Pull the battery pull tab from the
backup battery compartment on the
bottom of the unit.
• Connect the included AC adaptor to
the DC jack located on the back of
the unit and connect the other end to
a working wall outlet.
4
Alarm Active Indicators
Aux-in Mode Indicator
Sleep Mode Indicator
Bluetooth Audio Indicator
Bluetooth Pairing
Indicator
PM/AM Indicators
Wake to Alarm Source Indicators:
Tone, Bluetooth device
Time Display
Alarm Time/Mode Display
Low Backup
Battery Indicator
RESET
RESET
TEST
TEST
usb chargingpair aux-in DC 5V, 2A

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Using the
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Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold the Sleep/Clock Adjust Button for 2 seconds until the clock display flashes and a beep
sounds.
2. Press the –or +Buttons to adjust the clock to the current time (hold for rapid setting).
Make sure you set the correct AM/PM time. The AM and PM indicators appear to the left of the time
display.
3. Press the Sleep/Clock Adjust Button to confirm the time. The year will flash.
4. Press the –or +Buttons to adjust the display to the current year.
5. Press the Sleep/Clock Adjust Button to confirm the year. The date will flash.
6. Press the –or +Buttons to adjust the clock to the current date (hold for rapid setting).
7. Press the Sleep/Clock Adjust Button to confirm the date. “DST ON” will flash on the display,
indicating automatic daylight saving time feature is active and the unit will add or subtract an hour
automatically at the start or end of daylight saving time. To disable DST feature, press the –or +
Buttons to toggle to “DST OFF”.
8. Press the Sleep/Clock Adjust Button to confirm the clock setting and exit clock setting mode. 2 beeps
will confirm clock setting is complete.
TIP: To toggle the clock display between standard12 hour time and 24 hour (“military”) time display,
press the Alarm or Alarm Button when display is flashing during time setting.

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Setting and Using the Alarms
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This unit features dual alarms which can be set to different times and alarm sources. Each is set in the same
way. Instructions are given as “Alarm Button”; use Alarm 1 Button or Alarm 2 Button to set respective
alarms. Alarm will sound for 1 hour until reset
Note: each step must be completed while display is flashing or step will time-out with any changes saved.
1.
Press and hold the Alarm Button for 2 seconds until the alarm time display and alarm icon flash.
2.
Press the –or +Buttons to adjust the alarm time to the desired time (hold for rapid setting).
Make sure you set the correct AM/PM alarm time.
3. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm time setting. The alarm schedule will flash.
4.
Press the –or + Buttons to set the alarm schedule (‘7 DAYS’ = the whole week, ‘5 DAYS’ = Monday
through Friday, ‘2 DAYS’ = Saturday and Sunday only).
5. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm schedule setting. The wake-to source will flash.
6. Press the –or +Buttons to select the desired wake to alarm source: Bluetooth or tone. The selected
wake-up source will flash in the lower part of the display.
Wake to Bluetooth: You will wake to the currently linked Bluetooth device. If no device is detected, the
alarm will default to Tone.
Wake to Tone: Press the Alarm Button to confirm. Press the –or +Buttons as needed to listen to
and to select one of the four built-in wake-to tones (1 - 4).
7. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm source. The volume display will flash.
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Setting and Using the Alarms (Continued)
8. Press the –or + Buttons to adjust the alarm volume. Note that the alarm volume setting is stored
separately from other volume settings.
9. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm settings and exit alarm setting mode. 2 beeps will confirm
alarm setting is complete. The alarm icon will remain on the display, indicating the alarm is armed.
10.When alarm is sounding, press the Power Button or Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 Button to silence alarm
and reset it come on the next day at the same time (unless settings are changed).
Previewing the Alarm and Turning the Alarm On/Off
1. Press and release the Alarm Button to view the current alarm time.
2.
Press and release the Alarm Button as needed to toggle the alarm ON and OFF, indicated by the
alarm icon.