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iBT30
instruction manual
iBT30 IB
Size: 153mm x 120mm
Printing color: Black
Dec 14, 2012. P1
Bluetooth Wireless
Portable Rechargeable
Stereo Speaker System

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBT30. This product is designed to wirelessly stream music from all
Bluetooth smartphones and tablets.
Along with the included Quick Bluetooth Connection Guide this instruction booklet explains the basic
operation and care of the unit. Please read them 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 benzene, thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit.
SRS WOW®, which features TruBass®, significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a
dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail.

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Table of Contents
Included/ Meet Your iBT30............................................................................................. 1-2
Setting Up the Unit: Charging/Turning the Unit ON and OFF...................................................3
Using Bluetooth: Pairing Your Device ....................................................................................4
Playing Audio Via Bluetooth................................................................................................5
Stereo Bluetooth Pairing for Linking 2 iBT30 Units ...................................................................6
Playing Audio Via Aux line-in ..............................................................................................7
Charging Via USB Port......................................................................................................8
FCC Information...............................................................................................................9
Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery.............................................................................10
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................11
Consumer Product Safety Guide................................................................................... 12-13
Warranty......................................................................................................................14
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Included
• iBT30 Speaker
• Charging base
• Stereo 3.5 mm audio cable
• 100V-240V universal AC adaptor
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power adaptoriBT30 Speaker charging base
audio
cable

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Meet Your iBT30
Power Button Volume Up Button
Volume Down Button
Pairing Button
Aux-in Jack
Back Bluetooth Indicator
Front Status Indicator
(located behind
speaker grille)
USB Charging Port
Top
Back
Master power switch

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Setting Up the Unit: Charging
1.Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC jack
located on the back of the charging base and connect
the other end to a working wall outlet. Place unit on
charging base. For first time use, leave unit on
charging base until fully charged (about 10 hours).
You can operate the unit while it is charging. The
status indicator on the front of the unit will flash red
when the unit needs charging and glow steadily red
while it is charging. Once the unit is charged, the red
status light does not appear.
Turning the Unit ON and OFF
1.Slide the Power Off/On Switch located on the back of
the unit to the on position (right) to turn the unit ON.
The status indicator on the front of the unit will glow
blue.
2. To save power when operating on the internal battery,
press the Power Button located on top of the unit to
enter standby mode, which uses less power, but still
allows normal operation. The status indicator on the
front of the unit will turn off. Note that if no audio is
detected within 3 minutes when power is on, the unit
automatically reverts to standby mode.
3. Slide the Power Off/On Switch to the off position (left)
to turn the unit OFF.
12V
outlet
charging base

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Using Bluetooth: Pairing Your Device
NOTE: See the iBT30 Bluetooth Connection Guide for complete pairing details.
1. Slide the Power Off/On Switch located on the back of the unit to the on position (right) to turn the unit
ON.
2. Turn on your Bluetooth-enabled device and turn on Bluetooth capability as described in the device’s
user manual.
3. Press and hold the Pairing Button (located on the back of the unit) for 2 seconds. The unit will turn on
and attempt to auto link to a previously paired device for 10 seconds, indicated by the front and back
indicator lights flashing blue. If a linked device is found, the indicator lights will glow solid blue.
4. If no linked device is found, the unit will enter pairing mode, and the lights will flash blue while the
unit attempts to pair. “iHome iBT30” should appear on your device’s menu. If “Not Paired”, “Not
Connected” or similar message appears on your device, tap on “iHome iBT30” to begin/complete
pairing. If your device asks for a password, enter 1234 or 0000 on the keyboard of your device.
If no device is paired within 3 minutes, the front and back indicator lights will flash red three times and
the unit will revert to its previous state. To retry pairing, follow steps 1 to 4.
5.
Once paired with a device, the blue indicator lights will glow steadily and 2 confirmation tones will
sound. There should be an indication on your device that pairing is complete. On some devices, you
must then select “Use as Audio Device (stereo)” or similar on the device’s Bluetooth menu. Once paired,
your device should link to the iBT30 whenever within range.

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Pairing with a Different Device
When you power ON the speaker, it will automatically link with the previously paired Bluetooth device
as long as that device is still within range (approx. 30 feet). So, to pair with a different device you must
turn off the Bluetooth capability of the already paired device.
Playing Audio Via Bluetooth
1. Slide the Power Off/On Switch to the on position (right) to turn the unit ON. The front and back blue
lights will flash as the unit searches for a previously paired device, and then turn solid blue once a
previously paired device is detected/connected. You can then listen to audio streamed wirelessly
from your paired iPad, iPhone, iPod or other Bluetooth device.
2. Use the controls on your Bluetooth device to play or pause audio and navigate tracks.
3. Adjust the volume on the unit by pressing the Volume – Button or Volume + Button. You can also
adjust volume on your device.
4. When done listening, slide the Power Off/On Switch to the off position (left) to turn the unit OFF.
Note: Audio playing through the unit via the Aux line-in jack will be interrupted whenever Bluetooth
audio is detected.
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Stereo Bluetooth Pairing for Linking 2 iBT30 Units
If you have 2 iBT30 units, you can activate stereo pairing between them.
1. Slide the Power Off/On Switch to the on position (right) on each unit to turn the unit ON.
2. Press and hold the Pairing Button (located on the back of the unit) AND the Volume + Button together
for 2 seconds to define one iBT30 as the MASTER unit.
3. Press and hold the Pairing Button (located on the back of the unit) AND the Volume – Button together
for 2 seconds to define the other iBT30 as the SLAVE unit. The pairing confirmation tone will sound.
While paired in this manner, the Master unit plays the left channel and the Slave unit plays the right
channel. Volume is controlled on the Master unit.
4. To deactivate the stereo Bluetooth link between the 2 units, slide the Power Off/On Switch on each
unit to the OFF position (left).
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Playing Audio via Aux In
1. Connect one end of the included 3.5mm stereo audio cable to the Aux-in jack on the back of the unit
and connect the other end to the headphone or line-out jack on your audio device.
2. Slide
the Power Off/On Switch to the on position (right) to turn the unit ON.
3. Power on the audio device and use the controls on the device to play or pause audio, and navigate
tracks.
4. Adjust the volume on the unit by pressing the Volume – Button or Volume + Button. You can also adjust
the volume on your device.
5. When done listening, slide the Power Off/On Switch to the off position (left) to turn the unit OFF.
Remember to turn off your audio device, too.
USB charge