iLive ITB183B v1325-02 User manual

Bluetooth 32” HD Soundbar
User’s Guide for Model ITB183B v1325-02
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1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-
ing - 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 replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manu-
facturer.
12. 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. 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 ap-
paratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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 instal-
lation. 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.
FCC Warnings
Important Safety Instructions
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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 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.

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Warnings and Precautions
Additional Warnings
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping,
or splashing.
AVIS: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc élec-
trique, ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie et l’humidité.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied may result in hazard-
ous 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: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture
surfaces with any type of soft, porous, or sensitive nish.
As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet could
cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We recom-
mend 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.
• 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.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
AVIS: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de
façon incorrect. Remplacer les piles seulement par le même
type de pile ou l’équivalent.
• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt
to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH 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: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable bat-
teries, are recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of
in normal household waste. Contact your local government
for disposal or recycling practices in your area. They should
never be incinerated since they might explode.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
AVIS: Risque de choc électrique - ne pas ouvrir
• Caution and marking information is located at the rear or
bottom of the apparatus.
Attention et de marquage des informations est situé sur le
paneau arrière ou inférieur de l’unité.
• Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed
on the apparatus.
Objets remplis de liquides, comme des vases, ne doivent pas
être placés sur l’appareil.
• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to discon-
nect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains
plug should be disconnected form the mains socket outlet
completely.
La prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter le système.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être
facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être
complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise
doit être débranchée du secteur.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur,
tel qu’à la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de
semblable.
• This product is supplied with a coin/button cell battery.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause
severe internal burns and can lead to death.
Ce produit est livré avec une pile pièce / touche. Si la pile
pièce / bouton est avalé, il peut causer des brûlures internes
graves et peut conduire à la mort.
• 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.
Gardez les piles neuves et d’occasion à partir des enfants. Si
le compartiment de la batterie ne pas fermer correctement,
cesser d’utiliser le produit et garder loin des enfants.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Si vous pensez que les batteries peuvent avoir été avalé ou
placé à l’intérieur d’une partie du corps, consulter immédiate-
ment un médecin.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Ne pas mélanger vieilles et nouvelles batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
Remplacer complètement toutes les piles par des neuves.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
Ne mélangez pas des piles alcalines, standard (carbone-zinc)
ou rechargeables (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and
local guidelines.
Piles doivent être recyclées ou éliminées selon les directives
étatiques et locales.
• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm (California Prop 65). Wash hands after
handling.
• This products meets and complies with all Federal regula-
tions.

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Table of Contents
Unboxing Your 32” HD Soundbar� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Features and Specications
Includes
Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Power
Remote Battery
Indicator Lights
Orientation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6
Speaker Rear Inputs
Speaker Controls
Remote Layout
Audio Inputs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs
Using the Optical Input
Using the Line In
Connecting Bluetooth � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time
Playing Audio Wirelessly
Mounting to a Wall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Company Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Contact Information
International Support
Green Initiative
Warranty

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LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
Out
Slide
Push here
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
CR2025
PUSH
OPEN
Remote Battery
Requires a CR2025 battery (pre-installed)
Power
Plug the small end of the power cord into the
DC Input on the back of the speaker, and the
large plug into a standard wall outlet.
Indicator Lights
Unboxing Your 32” HD Soundbar
Setup
Includes
• Remote control with CR2025 battery (pre-installed)
• RCA stereo audio cable
• Wall-mount hardware and instructions
• AC/DC power adapter
Features and Specications
• 32” length
• Supports Bluetooth
• Supports Bluetooth v3.0
• Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
• Supports profile A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile)
• Optical digital audio input
• LED power indicator
• LED source indicators
• Digital volume control
• RCA stereo audio inputs
• 3.5mm audio input
• Wireless range: 60 feet
STATUS INDICATOR
Power Off Red Light
Optical Mode Amber Light
Aux In Mode White Light
Line In Mode Green Light
Bluetooth Pairing Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Connected Blue Light

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PAIR
Speaker Controls
Speaker Rear Inputs
Orientation
Stereo RCA
Audio Inputs
(AUX In) Optical
Input
DC Power
Input
Power
Press to turn the unit on or off.
Source
Press to switch between
Optical, Line In, AUX, and
Bluetooth modes.
Volume
Press to adjust the volume up
or down.
Pair
Press to begin pairing with a
Bluetooth device.
Line Input
Use with a 3.5mm audio cable
to connect media devices.

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Remote Layout
Power
Press to turn
the unit on or off.
Mute
Press to mute the volume.
BT
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Optical
Press to switch
to Optical mode.
Line
Press to switch
to Line In mode.
Aux
Press to switch
to AUX mode.
Music
Press to switch to
the EQ optimized
for music.
Movie
Press to switch to
the EQ optimized
for movie sound.
Dialog
Press to switch to
the EQ optimized
for dialogue.
Treble
Press to adjust the
treble up or down.
Bass
Press to adjust the
bass up or down
Volume
Press to adjust
the volume.
Skip
In Bluetooth mode, press
to skip forward or back
one track.
Play/Pause
In Bluetooth mode, press
to play or pause a track.

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Audio Inputs
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs
When connecting two products using an RCA Cable, match the colored ports with the same colored connection.
Before use, disconnect any cables connected to the Line In.
1. Connect the RCA Cable to the RCA Stereo Inputs located on the back of the unit, and to the audio outputs
on the television.
2. Press the Power button to power on the unit.
3. Press the Source button repeatedly to enter AUX Mode, indicated by a white light.
4. Audio played through the television will now be heard through the speakers.
Using the Line In
3.5 mm audio input cable not included.
Before use, disconnect any cables connected to the Stereo RCA Inputs.
1. Plug one end of a 3.5 mm audio input cable into the Line In on the unit. and plug the other end of the cable
into the audio output/headphone output on an MP3 Player or other audio source.
2. Press the Power button to power the unit on.
3. Press the Source button repeatedly to enter Line In Mode, indicated by a green light.
4. Audio played through the connected device will now be heard through the speakers.
Using the Optical Input
You will need: An audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio Cable (not included)
1. Connect the Digital Optical Audio Cable to the optical output on the audio source and to the Optical Input
on the speaker bar.
2. Press the Power button to power the unit on.
3. Press the Source button repeatedly to switch to SPDIF Mode, indicated by a amber light.
4. Using the native controls on your connected device, make sure the audio settings are set to PCM or Optical
Audio and are turned On.
5. Audio from the connected audio source will now be played through the speakers.
Important tips for optical audio:
Use the correct toslink cable and make sure that it is firmly seated in both source and sound bar sockets.
Optical output is activated on the source (they should see a red light emitting from the toslink socket).
It may be labeled SPDIF in the setting menu of the source.
The optical output is set to output PCM and not Dolby Digital.

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Using the Stereo RCA Inputs - Rear View
Using the Optical Input - Rear View
Using the Line In - Side View
PAIR

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Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time
1. Power on the unit by pressing the Power button.
2. Press the Source button repeatedly to enter Bluetooth mode, indicated by a blue light.
3. Press the Pair button on the side of the unit.
The pairing indicator will flash blue quickly. When pairing, remain within 3 feet of the unit.
4. Using the native controls on your Bluetooth device, select the ITB183 in your Bluetooth settings to pair.
If your device requests a password, enter the default password 0 0 0 0 .
Refer to the user’s manual for your specific device for instructions on pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices.
5. When successfully paired and connected, a beep will issue from the unit and the Pairing Indicator will
display a solid blue light.
After initial pairing, the unit will stay paired unless unpaired manually by the user or erased due to a reset of the
device. If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, repeat the above steps.
Playing Audio Wirelessly
1. After pairing to a bluetooth device, use the native controls on the connected Bluetooth Device to
select a track.
2. Play, pause or skip a selected track using the native controls on the connected Bluetooth Device.
3. Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will now be heard through the speakers.
We recommend having this unit mounted professionally. Please see included
mounting hardware and attached instructions.
Connecting Bluetooth
Mounting to a Wall

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Green Initiative
Our Environmental Commitment to "Protect for Today and
Sustain for Tomorrow". On a continual basis DPI, Inc. is
making efforts to sustain the environment and improve the
recyclability of its products and packaging.
Focusing on “protecting for today and sustaining for
tomorrow” DPI, Inc. has committed to reducing packaging
size, increasing the usage of recyclable plastics, and ensuring
that packaging and manuals are made with up to 85%
recycled material. In addition to material consideration,
DPI, Inc. has also focused on the finer details that positively
impact the environment such as employing the usage of
soy-based inks.
DPI, Inc. also ensures that the factories that produce the company’s wide variety of consumer electronics adhere to
environmentally friendly air and water restrictions. This is yet another example that every step of the way DPI, Inc. is
making efforts to lessen any impact on the environment.
In 2011 DPI, Inc. also began conversations with Energy Star in order to ensure that the consumer electronics being
produced meet high standards of energy efficiency. The ultimate goal is keeping energy costs for consumers low
while providing quality, feature-rich products.
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their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
International Support
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the support section at: www.iLiveElectronics.com
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visite la sección de apoyo en: www.iLiveElectronics.com
Pour télécharger ce guide de l’utilisateur en anglais, espagnol ou français, ou pour obtenir des réponses à des
questions fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique d’assistance sur: www.iLiveElectronics.com
Contact Information
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Email Parts: [email protected]
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Warranty
For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date
version of this User’s Guide, go to:
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Company Information