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

Mounting the Unit to a Wall
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Caution: The wall mounting accessories are suitable for wooden wall only.
1. Mounting accessories in packing box of the unit are as follows:
2. Screw combination must be any one of following cases:
Two short screws for mounting of wall bracket without any spacer, details see
gure 2 below.
Two long screws for mounting of wall bracket without 1/4” spacer, details see
gure 3 below.
Two long screws for mounting of wall bracket without 1/2” spacer, details see
gure 4 below.
Two long screws for mounting of wall bracket without 3/4” spacer, details see
gure 5 below.
Two long screws for mounting of wall bracket without 1” spacer, details see gure
6 below.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Step 1. Decide whether or not to use spacers behind the wall mount brackets.
Step 2. Locate 2 studs in the wooden wall. Most houses have the studs spaced on 16
inch centers. Details see gure 7.
Step 3. Screw the wall mount brackets, or spacer and lling pieces into two parallel
studs using two screw in each wall mount bracket. Details see gure 8 and
any one of gures 2 to 6.
Step 4. Be sure that the wall mount brackets are level with each other.
Step 5. Hang the unit onto the secured wall mount brackets. To ensure a reliable and
sturdy installation, please consult a professional installer before mounting the
unit to a wall.
3. Mounting steps:
Moreover, the spacers can be used in combination to adjust unit’s distance from the
wall in order to match a mounted Flat-Panel TV. When using the 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”
spacers, longer screws must be purchased.

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Mounting the Unit to a Wall
1. Mounting accessories:
Figure 1
Figure 2
2. Screw combination (See below gures 2 to 6 for details):

Mounting the Unit to a Wall
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

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Mounting the Unit to a Wall
WOODEN STUD
3. Mounting steps (See below gures 7 to 10 for details):
Figure 7 Figure 8
Figure 9 Figure 10

Location of Controls
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3
4
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7
8
9

Control Denitions
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1 Motorized Dock for iPod
The Motorized Dock for iPod automatically opens and closes when the Eject
Button is pressed.
2 Volume Buttons
Press the Volume Buttons to adjust the volume of the audio output from the unit
3 Tuning Buttons
Press the Tuning Buttons to adjust the AM or FM radio frequency.
4 Line Input (mini-phono 3.5mm)
Use the Line Input to connect an MP3 or other audio source player to the unit.
The unit must be in AV 2 mode for the Line Input to work.
5 LCD Display
The LCD Display displays all of the system and menu information.
6 Power Button
Press the Power Button to turn the unit off and on.
7 Source Button
Press the Source Button to switch between AM/FM radio, iPod, AV1, and AV2
modes.
8 Play/Pause Button
Press the Play/Pause Button to play or pause an iPod. In radio mode, press the
Play/Pause Button repeatedly to cycle through the saved radio stations.
9 iPod Drawer Button
Press the iPod Drawer Button to open or close the Motorized Dock for iPod.

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Location of Controls
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11
13
15
14
RESET
16

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Control Denitions
10 AM Antenna Connection
Connect an AM antenna to the AM Antenna Connection to receive AM radio
reception on the unit.
11 Composite Video Output
Use the Composite Video Output to connect the unit to a television, and view
videos or photos from a docked iPod on the connected television.
12 FM Antenna Connection
Connect an FM antenna to the FM Antenna Connection to receive FM radio
reception on the unit.
13 Stereo RCA Outputs
Use the Stereo RCA Outputs to connect an audio system to the unit, and to play
audio from the unit through the connected audio system.
14 Subwoofer Output
Use the Subwoofer Output to connect an external subwoofer to the unit.
15 Stereo RCA Inputs
Use the Stereo RCA Inputs to connect a TV, DVD player, camcorder, or game
system to the unit, and to play audio from the connected device through the unit.
16 Reset Button
Press the Reset Button using a paper clip or like object to restore the unit to it’s
default settings.

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Location of Controls
REPEAT/ST
VOLUME
MENU
TIME SET
MUTE
SLEEP
BASSTREBLE
CLOCK VIEW/
DIMMER
SOURCE
iPod
DRAWER
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18
22
24
23
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26
27
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Control Denitions
17 Mute Button
Press the Mute Button to decrease the audio output volume on the unit entirely.
18 Power Button
Press the Power Button to turn the unit off and on.
19 Number Keypad
Use the Number Keypad to tune the AM or FM radio to a specic station.
20 Album Buttons
Press the Album Buttons to cycle through albums on a docked iPod.
21 Chapter Buttons
Press the Chapter Buttons to cycle through chapters on a docked iPod.
22 Sleep Button
Press the Sleep Button to activate the sleep timer. Using the FWD Button, the sleep
timer can be set anywhere from 10 to 240 minutes, in 10 minute increments.
23 Directional Buttons (REV, FWD, Skip, Search, Tuning, and Navigation)
Press the Directional Buttons to navigate through a docked iPod’s menus.
• Press the REV and FWD Buttons to skip backwards and forwards through media
on a docked iPod. Press and hold the REV and FWD Buttons to search through an
individual media le on a docked iPod.
• Press the TUN Buttons to tune the AM or FM radio.
24 Treble Buttons
Press the Treble Buttons to adjust the treble of the unit.
25 Source Button
Press the Source Button to switch between AM/FM radio, iPod, AV1, and AV2 modes.
26 iPod Drawer Button
Press the iPod Drawer Button to open or close the Motorized Dock for iPod.
27 Menu Button
Press the Menu Button to return to a previous menu on a docked iPod. In radio mode,
press the Menu Button to cycle through saved radio stations.
28 Repeat/ST Button
Press the Repeat Button to repeat a single track or an entire album from a docked iPod.
• Press the ST Button to switch the FM radio between stereo and mono.
29 Volume Buttons
Press the Volume Buttons to adjust the volume of audio output of the unit