iLive IT188B User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IT188B
Contents
Warnings and Precautions ............................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................ 3
In the Box & Features....................................................................................... 4
Powering the Unit & Changing the Remote Battery ......................................... 5
Setting the Clock .............................................................................................. 6
Docking and Playing an iPod............................................................................ 7
Tuning the AM/FM Radio & Saving Radio Stations to the Units Memory......... 8
Composite Video Output & Stereo RCA Output ............................................... 9
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs.......................................................................... 10
Mounting the Unit to a Wall ....................................................................... 11-14
Location of Controls & Control Denitions................................................. 15-22
Service Information......................................................................................... 24

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Warnings and Precautions
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Use of this unit near uorescent lighting may cause interference regarding use of the remote.
If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from any uorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
WARNING: The remote control’s button cell battery contains mercury. Do not put in the trash, instead
recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste
WARNING: Danger of explosion if the remote control’s batteries are incorrectly installed. Replace only
with the same or equivalent battery.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This symbol, located on back or
bottom of the unit, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol, located on back or
bottom of the unit, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Please refer any servicing to qualied service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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Important Safety Instructions

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Features
In the Box
Remote Control
iPod Brackets
AM Antenna
FM Antenna
• Docking Station for iPod®
• Certied iPod Connector installed for
iPod docking.
• Recharge Circuit for iPod/mini/nano/
photo/video
• Controls connected iPod players
• Electronic Volume Control
• Motorized iPod Docking Drawer
• Wall-Mountable (Mounting Hardware
included)
• iPod Authentication IC
• 2.1 Channel Speaker System
• Magnetically Shielded Full-Range
Stereo Speakers
• Subwoofer built in
• Built-in Amplier
• Digital Tune AM/FM Radio
• Direct Access Tuning
• 10 Station Memory Presets
• Digital Clock with Adjustable Timer
• LCD Display with White Backlight
• Video Out Jack for iPod photo & video
versions, RCA type
• Line-In jack for other Audio Players,
3.5mm
• 2- Aux-In jacks for other Audio Players
• Subwoofer Output Jack
• A/V Output
• Remote Control
• Full-Feature Remote Control operates
Unit & iPod
• Direct Access Radio Station Tuning
• Bass & Treble Level Function
• Remote Batteries included
• AC: Built-In AC Cord
Brackets for iPod
AM and FM Antennas
Remote Control, Remote Batteries, included
Wall-Mount Hardware and Instructions

Powering the Unit
5
Changing the Remote Battery
1. To access the battery, slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow above the word “Open”.
2. Replace the old battery with an equivalent new battery (AAA Batteries).
WARNING: Danger of explosion if the remote control’s batteries are incorrectly installed. Replace only
with the same or equivalent battery.
AAA Battery
AAA Battery
AC 120V~60Hz

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Setting the Clock
1. With the unit powered off, press the
Time Set Button on the remote.
The hour will begin to blink,
indicating that it can be adjusted.
2. Press the FWD and REV Buttons to
adjust the hour.
3. Press the Time Set Button.
The minute will begin to blink,
indicating that it can be adjusted.
4. Press the FWD and REV Buttons to
adjust the minute.
5. Press the Time Set Button to save the
set time.

Docking an iPod
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1. Locate the numbered Bracket that ts
the iPod that will be docked.
Each included Bracket has a number
on it, indicating which iPod model
that bracket is compatible with. See
the separate bracket chart page to
identify which bracket is needed.
2. Snap the Bracket into place over
the iPod connector in the Docking
Station.
 AllBracketswillonlytonewayonto
the Dock.
WheninsertinganiPodnano(rst
or second generation), slide the
Dock connection on the unit so that it
matches the opening on the iPod nano
(rstorsecondgeneration).
3. Connect the iPod to the iPod
connector inside the Docking
Station.
Once an iPod is connected to the
Docking Station, the unit will play
and charge the docked iPod.
Playing an iPod
1. Connect an iPod to the Docking
Station. (See “Docking an iPod”)
2. Press the Power Button to turn the
unit on.
3. Press the Source Button to switch the
unit to iPod Mode.
4. Press the Play/Pause Button to begin
playing the docked iPod.
5. Turn the Volume Buttons to increase
or decrease the volume of the unit.
6. Press the REV and FWD Buttons to
skip tracks. Press and hold the REV
and FWD Buttons to search through
individual tracks.
7. Press the Chapter, Album, or
Playlists Buttons on the remote
to navigate through the chapters,
albums, or playlists on a docked iPod.
8. Press the Directional Buttons and
Select Button on the remote to
navigate the iPod’s menu and make
selections.
9. Press the Repeat/ST Button to turn
the repeat option on the docked
iPod, off or on. Press the Repeat/ST
Button once to repeat the current
audio track and twice to repeat an
entire album or playlist.
10. Press the Menu Button on the remote
to access the docked iPod’s menu
Please note, if the docked iPod is not
updated with the latest firmware from
Apple, it may not function properly
with the unit.

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Tuning the AM/FM Radio
1. Turn the unit on by pressing the
Power Button.
2. Press the Source Button to switch the
unit to radio mode.
An AM or FM will appear on the LCD
Display to indicate radio mode.
3. Press the Tuning Buttons to tune the
AM or FM radio.
4. Press the Volume Buttons to adjust
the volume of the audio output from
the unit.
Saving AM/FM Radio Stations to the Units Memory
1. Tune the AM/FM Radio to the desired radio frequency.
2. Press and hold the Play Button.
TheLCDdisplaywillshow“MEM01”.(“MEM”willash)
3. Press the Play Button repeatedly to select from MEM 01 to MEM 10.
4. Press and hold the Play Button to save the current radio frequency to the selected
memory station.
5. Press the Play Button repeatedly to select stored radio stations.
Saving AM/FM Radio Stations using the Remote
1. Tune the AM/FM Radio to the desired radio frequency.
2. Press and hold the Menu Button.
TheLCDdisplaywillshow“MEM01”.(“MEM”willash)
3. Press the Menu Button repeatedly to select from MEM 01 to MEM 10.
4. Press and hold the Menu Button to save the current radio frequency to the
selected memory station.
5. Press the Menu Button repeatedly to select stored radio stations.

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Composite Video Output & Stereo RCA Output
When connecting two products
using an RCA Cable, match the
colored ports with the same colored
connection. (Red to Red, White to
White, and Yellow to Yellow)
1. Connect the RCA Cable to the Stereo
RCA Outputs and RCA Composite
Video Output on the unit, and to the
audio/video inputs on the Television.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing the
Power Button.
3. Change the television to the correct
audio/video input setting.
4. Audio and video played through the
unit will now be seen and heard on
the connected television.
Audio In Video In
Line Input
1. Plug one end of a 3.5 mm mini-phono cable (not included) or a 3.5 mm mini-
phono to RCA cable (not included) into the Line Input on the unit.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio output/headphone output on an Mp3
Player or Other Audio Source.
3. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on.
4. Press the Source Button to switch the unit to AV 2 mode.
5. Audio played from the Mp3 Player or Other Audio Source will now be heard on
the unit.
If connecting to the headphone output of an audio source, the source’s volume
controls may need to be adjusted for optimal sound.

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Using the Stereo RCA Inputs
When connecting two products
using an RCA Cable, match the
colored ports with the same colored
connection. (Red to Red, White to
White, and Yellow to Yellow)
1. Connect a stereo RCA cable (not
included) to the Stereo RCA Inputs
on the unit and the stereo RCA
outputs on a television or sound
system.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing the
Power Button.
3. Press the Source Button to change
the unit to AV1 if the stereo RCA
cable is connected to IN1. Change
the unit to AV2 if the stereo RCA
cable is connected to IN2.
4. Audio played through the connected
television or sound system will now
be heard through the unit.
Television, DVD Player,
Set-Top Box, or Game System
Audio Out Audio Out