iLive ISBT789 User manual

User’s Guide for Model ISBT789 v2282-01
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*TV not included

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Safety Instructions & Warnings
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.e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.
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 uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY,
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.
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.

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FCC Warnings
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 ortelevision
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
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RFexposure
requirement. The device can be used in fixed/mobile（min 20cm）
exposure condition without restriction.
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 form the mains socket outlet
completely.
•WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
•Caution and marking information is located at the rear or
bottom of the apparatus.
•
do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping,
or splashing.
•
on the apparatus.
•CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
hazardous radiation exposure.
•
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
•WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture
As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet
could cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We
recommend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a
piece of glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the
risk of damage and/or staining.
•
cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is
lighting, as it may be the cause.
•CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
•Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heatsuch as
•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 any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
•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
localguidelines.

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Table of Contents
Setup
Features & Specications - 5
Power - 5
Includes - 5
Orientation
Top & Front View - 6
Source Mode Indicator LED - 6
Speaker Controls (Top) - 7
Speaker Inputs (Rear) - 7
Remote
Functions & Controls - 8
Remote Battery - 8
Connecting Devices
Initial Bluetooth Connection and Playing Audio - 9
Previously Connected Devices - 9
Troubleshooting - 9
Line In - 9
Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In) & Coaxial Audio Input - 10
Optical Input - 11
Company Information
Contact Information - 12
International Support - 12
Warranty - 12

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Features & Specications
• Wooden Table with built-in speakers
• Table can support up to 110lbs (50kg)
• Bluetooth: range 60 ft.
• 2 channel stereo sound
• Digital volume control
• Full-function remote
• Optical audio input
• Aux In (RCA stereo audio inputs)
• Line In (3.5mm audio input)
• Coaxial audio input
Includes
• Remote control with 1 CR2025 battery pre-installed
• Optical audio cable
• AC/DC power adapter
• Assembly hardware and instructions
Power
Plug the power cord into the DC Input on the back of the
speaker and a standard wall outlet.
Setup

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Top & Front View
Controls
Source Indicator LED (front)
Speakers
Shelf
Source Mode Indicator LED
Orientation
STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT
Power O Red Light
Bluetooth Standby/Pairing Slow/Quick Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Connected Solid Blue Light
Optical Mode Orange Light
Aux In (RCA) Mode White Light
Coaxial Mode Purple Light
Line In Mode Green Light

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Speaker Controls (Top)
Speaker Inputs (Rear)
Stereo RCA Audio Inputs (AUX IN)
Line In (3.5mm audio input)
Coaxial
Audio Input
Optical
Audio Input
DC Power Input
Power/Source
Press and hold to power the unit
ON or OFF.
Press to switch audio source to
Bluetooth, Optical, Aux In, Coaxial,
or Line In modes.
Volume
Press to adjust volume.
Pair/Play/Pause
Press and hold to begin pairing to a
Bluetooth device.
Press to play or pause audio
(BLUETOOTH MODE).

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Power
Press to turn
the unit ON or OFF.
Mute
Press to mute
the volume.
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Optical
Press to switch
to Optical mode.
Coaxial
Press to switch
to Coaxial mode.
AUX
Press to switch
to Aux In (RCA) Mode.
Line In
Press to switch
to Line In mode.
Source
Press to switch
source mode.
Standard, Talk,
Movie, Music
Press to change the
equalizer mode.
Volume
Press to adjust
the volume.
Skip Back/Fwd
In Bluetooth mode,
press to skip the
selected track.
Pair/Play/Pause
In Bluetooth mode,
press and hold to
pair. Press to play or
pause audio.
Remote
Functions & Controls
Remote Battery
Remote control: requires
1 CR2025 button cell type
battery (included).

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Initial Bluetooth Connection and Playing Audio
1. Power on the sound bar by pressing and holding the Power button. A voice will say, "Bluetooth," and the LED
indicator will slowly ash blue. When pairing, remain within 3 feet of the Bluetooth device.
2. Using the controls on your Bluetooth device, select ISBT789 in the Bluetooth Settings to pair. If need be, refer to
the user’s manual for your specic device for more information.
3. When successfully paired, a voice will announce, “Bluetooth is connected,” and the LED indicator will turn solid
blue. Audio from the connected Bluetooth device will now be heard through the speakers.
4. Use the controls on the connected Bluetooth device to select and play audio. Use the speakers' controls or the
connected Bluetooth device to play, pause, and adjust the volume level.
5. After initial pairing, press and hold until the voice prompt says, “Power on.” The speaker will power ON and
automatically connect to the last Bluetooth device used. Note: If your device should become unpaired or you
nd it is unable to connect, press & hold the button ( on the remote) to enter to Pairing Mode. A voice will
announce, “Bluetooth is connecting,” and you can connect to the speaker manually.
Previously Connected Devices
• The sound bar can remember multiple Bluetooth devices and will always try to reconnect to the last device used.
• To reconnect to a dierent device, turn o Bluetooth on unwanted devices, then access the Bluetooth settings
menu on the device you wish to use and select ISBT789.
Troubleshooting
If the sound bar should become unpaired or will not connect normally, follow these steps in your device’s Bluetooth
Settings Menu.
• Delete the sound bar (“Forget This Device”).
• Turn Bluetooth OFF, then ON again, and repeat the Initial Bluetooth Connection steps.
Connecting Devices
Line In
Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).
1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable to the Line In on the unit
and the audio output/headphone jack on an audio
device.
2. Power ON the sound bar and press Source on the sound
bar or Line In on the remote to select Line In Mode. A
voice will announce the source mode and the indicator
will turn green.
3. Use the controls on the connected device to select
and play audio. Be sure the volume on your connected
device is audible when you begin playing.
Connect 3.5mm audio cable
(not included) to audio source

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Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In) & Coaxial Audio Input
Requires RCA stereo audio cable (not included) or Coaxial audio cable (not included). When connecting RCA stereo audio
plugs (Red/White), match them to their corresponding color coded ports.
1. Connect an RCA stereo audio cable to the Aux In ports on the sound bar and the RCA audio outputs on a television
or other audio source. If using a Coaxial audio cable, connect it to the Coaxial In on the sound bar.
2. Power ON the sound bar and press Source on the sound bar or Aux In on the remote to select Aux In Mode. If
using a Coaxial audio cable, select Coaxial Mode. A voice will announce the source mode and the indicator will
turn white for Aux In, and purple for Coaxial.
3. Audio played through the television or other source should now be heard through the speakers.
Connecting Devices
Connect RCA audio cable (not
included) to audio source
Connect Coaxial audio cable
(not included) to audio source

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Optical Input
Requires an audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio Cable (included).
1. Using a Digital Optical Audio Cable, connect the Optical Input on the sound bar to the Optical Output on your
audio source (TV, amplier, etc.).
2. Power ON the sound bar and press Optical on the remote or Source on the sound bar to select Optical Mode.
A voice will announce the source mode and the indicator will turn orange.
3. On the connected audio source (TV, amplier, etc.), be sure the audio settings are set to PCM or Optical Audio.
4. Audio played through the connected audio source (TV, amplier, etc.) should now be heard through the speakers.
Important tips for optical audio:
• Use the correct optical audio cable and make sure that it is rmly seated in both source and sound bar 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.
• The optical output source should be set to output PCM and not Dolby Digital.
Connect optical audio cable
(included) to audio source

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International Support
To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the
support section at: www.iLiveElectronics.com
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visite la sección de apoyo en: www.iLiveElectronics.com
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fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique d’assistance sur: www.iLiveElectronics.com
Contact Information
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Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215
Warranty
For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date
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