iHome iBT75 User manual

Color Changing Rechargeable
Bluetooth Speaker
with Speakerphone
instruction manual
Model: iBT75
CHARGE
BEFORE
USE

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBT75. This product is designed to
provide high quality wireless sound for your iPad, iPhone, iPod, computer,
PDA or other Bluetooth audio device.
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.
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iBT75
What’s Included
• iBT75 speaker
• Micro USB to USB charging cable
• Carry strap
iBT75 speaker
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Micro USB to USB
charging cable
Carry strap

iBT75
Front
Microphone
Back
Bluetooth
Button
Color Mode Button
(press and hold for
Battery Review)
Lower/Raise Volume
Buttons
Aux-in
Jack
USB Charging
in Port
Carry Strap
Channel
Meet Your iBT75
Bottom
Top
Blue Bluetooth Status
Indicator Light
(green for wireless stereo)
Red Charging
Status Indicator
Light
3
Power On/O
Switch
Manufactured and Serviced by
SDI TechnologiesInc.
Designed in the USA
Patents: www.ihome.com/patents
Toll Free:1-800-288-2792
www.ihome.com
Made in China
iBT75-A-A
Service Number:
DC 5V, 500mA
Charging Voltage:
FCC ID: EMOIBT75 IC: 986B-IBT75
iBT75
o on

Getting Started: Carry Strap
The iBT75 has a channel above the controls to
attach the included carry strap. To attach the
carry strap, form a small loop in one end of the
carry strap. Insert this loop through the desired
channel, then pull the loop back through the
larger loop formed in the carry strap to tighten.
Charging the Unit
CHARGE UNIT BEFORE USE/KEEP UNIT OFF FOR FASTER CHARGING
1. Connect the micro USB plug on the included charging cable to the micro
USB Charging in Port on the back of the unit.
2. Connect the standard USB plug end of the cable to a USB AC adapter
connected to a working outlet or to another USB charging source. For
first time use, charge unit for about 4 hours. The status indicator LED
on top of the unit flashes red while charging and turns o once unit is
fully charged. When charge level is low, it will also flash red when not
connected to charging source.
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Charge via USB AC adapter or other powered USB port
iHome iBT75 USB charge in port
USB AC adapter
(not included)
USB AC adapter
connected to working outlet

3.To review the charging status of the unit while it is charging, press and
hold the Color Mode Button. The cabinet lights will flash green from
bottom to top for 12 seconds to show unit is charging.
Reviewing Battery Charge Level
(Charger is Disconnected and unit is ON)
1. Press and hold the Color Mode Button when unit is ON but not
charging (micro USB cable not connected) to enter Battery Review
Mode. The cabinet lights will blink and built-in voice will announce the
current battery level.
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TIP: On some iOS (Apple)
devices, you can view the iBT75
battery status on your device’s
screen. When device is paired
and connected, look for a
vertical battery icon next to the
Bluetooth icon on the upper
right corner of the
device’s screen.
LowVery Low
RED GREEN
Good High
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Pairing Your Device
Pairing is the set-up process to introduce your Bluetooth-capable device to
the iBT75. Once your device is paired, the iBT75 can recognize it and you can
play your audio through it.
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it “discoverable”
by turning on Bluetooth mode (check in Options or
Settings).
2. Slide the Power On/O Switch to ON to turn on the
iBT75. The first time the unit is powered on, it will enter
auto-pairing mode: the unit will beep and the Bluetooth
status indicator light on top of the unit will flash quickly
while the unit attempts to pair. (If Color Mode is on, the
cabinet lights will flash blue and red.) “iHome iBT75”
should appear in your device’s Bluetooth menu. Select
“iHome iBT75” on device to begin/complete pairing. If
prompted for a passcode, enter “1234” on your device’s
keypad. 1 beep will sound and the Bluetooth status
indicator light will appear solid blue (in Color Mode,
cabinet will flash blue twice), indicating the iBT75 is
paired and ready to play music. There should also be an
indication on your device. If no device is successfully
paired within 3 minutes the iBT75 will default to previous
mode.
3. To pair with a dierent device or at a dierent time, make
sure unit is powered on, then press and hold the
Bluetooth Button for 2 seconds. Select “iHome iBT75” on
device to pair.
Once the iBT75 is paired to a device, it will attempt to
autolink when the device is within range (about 33 feet).
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Using the iBT75
o on
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Playing Audio Via Bluetooth
1. Slide the Power On/O Switch to ON to turn on the unit. The Bluetooth status
indicator will glow solid blue when a linked device is in range and detected. You
can then listen to audio streamed wirelessly from your paired Bluetooth device.
2. Press the Bluetooth Button to play and pause tracks.
3. Press the –or +Button to adjust the iBT75 volume. You can also adjust volume
on your device.
4. When done listening, slide the Power On/O Switch to OFF turn the unit OFF.
Remember to turn o your device, too.
Speakerphone Operation
NOTE: The unit must be powered on and linked to a Bluetooth phone to receive a
call.
1. When a call is received, playing music is muted to hear the ring tone and the
cabinet lights flash green. Press the Bluetooth Button to answer the call, or
press and hold to reject the call.
2. When a call is completed, press the Bluetooth Button to end the call and
resume previous function.
Wireless Stereo Mode
NOTE: The iBT75 is Wireless Stereo capable, and will play stereo through 2 linked
speakers (2nd speaker sold separately) when linked.
1. Power ON each speaker.
2.
Press and hold the Bluetooth Button and the –Minus Button
together on each speaker until the cabinets blink green, as will the
status indicator on the right speaker. When linked, a voice will announce
“Left Channel” and “Right Channel” and the status indicator on the right
speaker will glow solid green. You can now play music through both
speakers.
3. Press the Bluetooth Button to play and pause tracks.
4. Press the –or +Button to adjust the volume on both speakers. You can also
adjust volume on your device.
5. Note that powering o either speaker will turn both o.
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Playing Audio via Aux In
1. Connect micro USB charging/audio cable to the
Charging/Aux-in USB Port on the side of the
unit and connect the 3.5mm audio plug end to
the headphone or line-out jack on your audio
device.
2. Slide the Power On/O Switch to ON turn the
unit ON.
3. Power on the audio device and use the controls
on the device to play or pause audio and to
navigate tracks.
4. Press the –or +Button to adjust the
system volume. You can also adjust
volume on your device.
5. When done listening, slide the Power
On/O Switch to OFF turn the unit
OFF. Remember to turn o your
device, too.
Using Color Modes
There are six color modes, which you cycle through in this order:
a. Slow Fade (colors slowly fade from one into the next
b. Fast Change (colors change rapidly)
c. One Color (select a favorite color)
d. Pulse to Music (lights flash to the beat of the music)
e. Preset Pulsing (each light array pulses through its own preset pattern of colors)
f. O (no display)
1. Slide the Power On/O Switch to ON turn the unit ON.
2. Press the Color Mode Button repeatedly to cycle to the desired color mode.
For One Color mode, first cycle to Fast Change mode and press the Color Mode
Button when the desired color appears. For Pulse to Music, make sure the volume
on your connected Bluetooth device is above 30%.
3. When done, slide the Power On/O Switch to OFF turn the unit OFF.
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Unit doesn’t respond (no power/locked up/frozen)
• Make sure unit is completely charged.
• Check that all connections are correct and properly plugged in.
• Make sure your device is properly paired with the iBT75.
• Make sure the unit is on
If the unit does not respond, try resetting the unit. Press and hold both the
“+” and “–” Buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds. Note that doing
so will clear settings, and any Bluetooth devices will need to be re-paired.
Trouble pairing device with iBT75
Bluetooth implementation varies depending on your device’s hardware and
operating system. Please see our website for updates on pairing.
• When you power ON the speaker, it will automatically link with the last
previously paired Bluetooth device if the device is still within range
(about 33 feet).
• If your device does not auto-link when within range, re-pair the device. To
do so, first delete the iBT75 from your Bluetooth devices menu.
• Make sure your device is working properly. Check your device’s manual
for details on Bluetooth pairing and linking.
For further information and to see the latest instructions, visit
www.ihome.com/support
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Troubleshooting