iLive IHTB159 User manual

5.1 Home Theater System with Bluetooth
User’s Guide for Model IHTB159 v2346-01
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Important Safety Instructions
• ReadtheseInstructions.
• KeeptheseInstructions.
• HeedallWarnings.
• Followallinstructions.
• Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
• Cleanonlywithadrycloth.
• Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordance
withthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heat
registers,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingampliers)
thatproduceheat.
• Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedor
grounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswith
onewiderthantheother.Agroundingtypeplughastwo
bladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthe
thirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Whentheprovided
plugdoesnottintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor
replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
• Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinched
particularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepoint
wheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythe
manufacturer.
• Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhen
unusedforlongperiodsoftime.
• Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicing
isrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinany
way,suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquid
hasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,
theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnot
operatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
• Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,
ortablespeciedbythemanufacturer,or
soldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartis
used,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/
apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjury
fromtip-over.
Safety Instructions & Warnings
Battery Warnings
• WARNING:Donotingestthebattery,ChemicalBurn
Hazard.
• Iftheremotecontrolsuppliedwiththisproductcontainsa
coin/buttoncellbatteryandthecoin/buttoncellbatteryis
swallowed,itcancausesevereinternalburnsinjust2hours
andcanleadtodeath.
• Keepnewandusedbatteriesawayfromchildren.Ifthe
batterycompartmentdoesnotclosesecurely,stopusingthe
productandkeepitawayfromchildren.
• Ifyouthinkbatteriesmighthavebeenswallowedor
placedinsideandpartofthebody,seekimmediatemedical
attention.
• CAUTION:Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectly
replaced.Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttype.
• WARNING:Thereisadangerofexplosionifyouattempt
tochargestandardAlkalinebatteriesintheunit.Onlyuse
rechargeableNiMHbatteries.
• Batteryshallnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchas
sunshine,reorthelike.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
• Completelyreplacealloldbatterieswithnewones.
• Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc),orrechargeable
(ni-cad,ni-mh,etc)batteries.
• Batteriesshouldberecycledordisposedofasperstateand
localguidelines.
Additional Warnings and Precautions
• CAUTION:TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCH
WIDEBLADEOFPLUGTOWIDESLOT,FULLY
INSERT.
• Mainsplugisusedasdisconnectdeviceanditshouldremain
readilyoperableduringintendeduse.Inordertodisconnect
theapparatusfromthemainscompletely,themainsplug
shouldbedisconnectedfromthemainssocketoutlet
completely.
• CAUTION:Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformance
ofproceduresotherthanthosespeciedmayresultin
hazardousradiationexposure.
• 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.
• 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.
• WARNING:Shockhazard-DoNotOpen.
• Cautionandmarkinginformationislocatedattherearor
bottomoftheapparatus.
• WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,
donotexposethisapparatustorain,moisture,dripping,or
splashing.
• Objectslledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallnotbeplaced
ontheapparatus.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofelectric
shock,donotremovecover(orback).No
user-serviceablepartsinside.Referservicing
toqualiedservicepersonnel.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateral
triangleisintendedtoalerttheuserto
thepresenceofimportantoperatingand
maintenance(servicing)instructionsinthe
literatureaccompanyingtheappliance.
Thissymbolindicatesthatthisproduct
incorporatesdoubleinsulationbetween
hazardousmainsvoltageanduseraccessible
parts.
Thelightningashwitharrowheadsymbol,
withinanequilateraltriangle,isintendedto
alerttheusertothepresenceofun-insulated
“dangerousvoltage”withintheproduct’s
enclosurethatmaybeofsufcientmagnitude
toconstituteariskofelectricshocktopersons.
FCC Warnings
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.
WARNING : Thisproductcanexposeyou
tochemicalsincludinglead,whichisknown
totheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerand
birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.For
moreinformationgotowww.P65Warnings.
ca.gov.This product meets and complies
with all Federal regulations.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Table of Contents Setup
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features
Includes
Power
Speakers
Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Subwoofer Front View
Subwoofer Rear View
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Functions
Remote Batteries
Bluetooth Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pairing & Playing Audio
Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HDMI
Digital Optical Audio
6 Port 5.1 Surround Sound RCA Inputs (5.1 CH)
2 Port Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux)
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Contact Information
Warranty
International Support
Features
• Bluetooth Wireless - range 60 ft.
• Voice prompts announce speaker functions
• Optical audio input
• HDMI audio input
• 6, 5.1 surround sound audio inputs
• 2 stereo audio inputs
Includes
• Subwoofer (main unit)
• 32" sound bar with 4 satellite speakers
• Remote control: requires CR2025 battery (included)
• Optical audio cable
• 3 RCA stereo audio cables
• 3.5mm to RCA audio cable
• AC/DC power adapter
• Wall mount hardware and instructions

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Connect Satellite Speakers
Connect each speaker wire with the corresponding port on the rear of the
subwoofer. Be sure to match the plugs to the correct port or the speakers
will not function properly.
Power
Plug the AC/DC power adapter (included) into a standard
wall outlet and the DC power input on the rear of the
subwoofer.
Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Setup
Step 1
Find the mounting breacket
holes on the rear of the sound
bar (4 per side).
Step 2
Using a screwdriver, attach
the mounting brackets to the
sound bar.
Installation Complete

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Subwoofer Rear ViewSubwoofer Front View
Stereo Audio Inputs
Optical Audio Input
HDMI Audio Input
DC Power Input
Surround Sound
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
(to speakers)
Orientation
Volume Dial
Turn to adjust
volume level.
Skip
Press to skip
forward or
backward on
an audio track
(BLUETOOTH).
Speaker Status Indicator Light
Power ON Red Light
Bluetooth Pairing Rapid Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Connected Solid Blue Light
Optical Mode Orange Light
HDMI Mode Purple Light
Aux In Mode (RCA Stereo) Green Light
5.1 Surround Sound Mode White Light
LED Indicator
Lights
Remote Signal
Receiver
Power/Source
Press to power ON.
Press and hold to
power OFF.
Press to switch
between Bluetooth,
Optical, HDMI, Aux
In, and 5.1 Surround
Sound Modes.
Play/Pause/Pair
Press to play or
pause audio.
Press and hold to
begin pairing to a
Bluetooth device.

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Remote
Functions
Note: When using the remote, be sure to aim at the remote
signal receiver located on the front of the subwoofer.
Remote Batteries
Requires 1 CR2025 battery (pre-installed).
Bluetooth Wireless
Power
Press to turn
the system ON or OFF.
Mute
Press to mute
the volume.
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Optical
Press to switch to Optical Mode.
HDMI
Press to switch to HDMI Mode.
Aux
Press to switch to Aux In (RCA)
Mode.
5.1CH
Press to switch
to 5.1 Surround Sound Mode.
Volume-/+
Press to adjust volume for all
speakers.
Pair/Play/Pause
Press and hold to begin pairing to a
Bluetooth device.
Press to play or pause the selected
track (BLUETOOTH).
Skip Back/Fwd
In Bluetooth Mode, press to skip
the selected track.
Center/Sub/Surround
Press to adjust volume for
individual speakers.
Pairing & Playing Audio
1. When the system first powers ON it defaults to Bluetooth Mode and is ready to pair automatically. When pairing,
remain within 3 feet of the Bluetooth device.
2. Using the controls on your Bluetooth device, select IHTB159 in the Bluetooth Settings to pair. If need be, refer to
the user’s manual for your specific device for more information.
3. When successfully paired, a voice will announce,“Bluetooth is connected.” Your Bluetooth device will now be
heard through the speaker.
4. Use the controls on the connected Bluetooth device to select and play audio. Use the subwoofer controls or the
connected Bluetooth device to play, pause, skip, and adjust the volume level.
After initial pairing, the speaker will automatically connect to the last Bluetooth device used whenever it is in
Bluetooth Mode. If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, press & hold the Pair
button to enter to Pairing Mode. The blue pairing indicator will flash quickly, a voice will announce, “Bluetooth is
connecting,” and you can then connect to the speaker manually.

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Audio Inputs
Digital Optical Audio
Requires a device with an Optical audio output and a Digital Optical audio cable (included).
1. Using a Digital Optical Audio Cable, connect your media player's Optical output to the Optical input on the
subwoofer.
2. With the unit powered ON, select Optical Mode through the Source button on the subwoofer or through the
Optcial button on the remote. A voice prompt and a solid orange light will indicate that Optical Mode has
been selected.
Important tips for optical audio:
• The optical output source should be set to output PCM or Optical Audio and not Dolby Digital.
• Use the correct optical audio cable and make sure that it is firmly seated in both source and subwoofer sockets.
• Optical audio output is activated from the audio source (a red light should be visible from the optical socket). It
may be labeled SPDIF in the settings menu of the source.
HDMI
If your television has an HDMI port with Audio Return Channel (ARC), you can connect to the HDMI input on the
subwoofer. An HDMI connection is the easiest way to connect the stereo system to your television.
Your TV must have HDMI-ARC for this audio connection to function. A regular HDMI port is not equivalent to
HDMI-ARC.
Requires a TV with HDMI-ARC and a HDMI cable (not included).
1. Using a standard HDMI cable, connect your television’s HDMI-ARC port to the HDMI input on the subwoofer.
Depending on the TV, ARC may need to be enabled through the Audio or Source settings menu.
2. With the unit powered ON, select HDMI Mode through the Source button on the subwoofer or through the
HDMI button on the remote. A voice prompt and a solid purple light will indicate that HDMI Mode has been
selected.

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6 Port 5.1 Surround Sound RCA Inputs (5.1 CH)
If your TV, DVD, or other media player has 6 ports of audio output, use the 6 lower audio inputs on the rear of the
subwoofer for 5.1 surround sound audio.
Requires 3 RCA stereo audio cables (included).
1. Using an RCA stereo audio cable, connect your media player’s Surround Sound stereo outputs to the to the
Surround Sound inputs on the subwoofer. When connecting the audio cables, match the colored plugs to the
same colored ports.
2. With the unit powered ON, select Surround Sound Mode through the Source button on the subwoofer or
through the 5.1CH button on the remote. A voice prompt and a solid white light will indicate that Surround
Sound Mode has been selected.
Audio Input Audio Channel
FL / FR Front Left / Front Right
SL / SR Surround Left / Surround Right
CEN Center
SUB Subwoofer
2 Port Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux)
If your TV, DVD, or other media player has only 2 ports of audio output, use the top 2 audio inputs (Left/Right
channel) on the rear of the subwoofer for stereo audio.
Requires an RCA stereo audio cable (included).
1. Using an RCA stereo audio cable, connect your media player’s RCA stereo outputs to the to the RCA stereo
inputs on the subwoofer. When connecting the audio cables, match the colored plugs to the same colored ports.
2. With the unit powered ON, select Aux Mode through the Source button on the subwoofer or through the Aux
button on the remote. A voice prompt and a solid green light will indicate that Aux Mode has been selected.
Audio Inputs

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