iLive ITBSW222 User manual

32" Sound bar with Wireless Subwoofer
User’s Guide for Model ITBSW222 v2849-01
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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 sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY,
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.
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 o
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 dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complied 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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: 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
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.
• 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 : 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 required Federal product guidelines.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
• 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
local guidelines.

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Features & Specifications
• Supports Bluetooth 5.0, range: 60 ft.
• 2.1 channel stereo sound
• Digital volume control
• Full-function remote
• Aux In (3.5mm audio input)
Includes
• Remote control with CR2025 battery
• AC/DC power adapter x 2
• Optical cable
• Wall mount kit
Power
Plug the power adapter for the soundbar into the DC
Input on the back of the soundbar and a standard
wall outlet.
SetupTable of Contents
Setup
Features & Specications - 5
Power - 5
Remote Battery - 5
Includes - 5
Orientation
Rear View - 6
Front View - 6
Source Mode Indicator LED - 6
Speaker Controls - 6
Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer - 7
Remote
Functions & Controls - 8
Connecting Devices
Initial Bluetooth Connection and Playing Audio - 9
Troubleshooting - 9
Line In - 9
Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In) - 10
Optical Input - 11
Company Information
Contact Information - 12
International Support - 12
Warranty - 12
Remote Battery
Requires 1 CR2025 battery (pre-installed).

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Speaker Controls
Rear View
Front View
Speaker Inputs: Aux In | Optical In | DC Power Input
Power
Press to power ON.
Press and hold to power OFF.
Connect LED Indicator
Flashing red when powered ON.
Solid red when connected with sound bar.
Flashing red when sub fails to connect to
sound bar.
Power/Source
Press to power the unit ON.
Press and hold to power the unit OFF.
Press to switch audio sources.
Volume
Press to adjust volume.
Pair
Press to manually begin Bluetooth pairing (BLUETOOTH
MODE). Press twice quickly to connect/disconnect to
subwoofer.
Line In
3.5mm audio input.
Source Mode Indicator LED
Orientation
STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT
Power Off Red Light
Bluetooth Standby/Pairing Slow Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Connected Solid Blue Light
Optical Mode Orange Light
Line In Mode Green Light
Aux In Mode White Light
Function/Source Indicators: Power | Bluetooth | Aux In | Line In | Optical | RCA | Remote Receiver
Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer
1. Power ON the subwoofer while the sound bar is ON. The subwoofer will now automatically begin connecting to
the sound bar.
2. Press the Pair button on the sound bar twice quickly to connect/disconnect sound bar to subwoofer.
3. When the subwoofer has connected to the sound bar the Connect LED indicator will turn solid red. When audio
is played through any source, the speaker will automatically use the connected subwoofer.
4. If the connection has failed or is lost, the indicator will begin flashing. Power OFF the subwoofer and power it
ON again to try reconnecting.

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Remote
Functions & Controls
Power
Press to turn
the unit on or off.
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Line In
Press to switch to Line In
mode.
Optical
Press to switch to Optical
Aux
Press to switch
to Aux In mode.
Music
Press to switch to the
EQ optimized for music.
Press and hold Music for
5 seconds to turn voice
prompts ON/OFF.
Movie
Press to switch to the
EQ optimized for movies.
Dialog
Press to switch to the
EQ optimized for
dialogue.
Skip
In Bluetooth mode,
press to skip forward
or back one track.
Play/Pause
In Bluetooth Mode, press
to play or pause audio
tracks. Press and hold
to pair to a Bluetooth
device.
Treble
Press to adjust the treble
up or down.
Bass
Press to adjust the bass
up or down.
Volume +/-
Press to adjust
the volume.
Mute
Press to mute the volume.
The indicator on the sound
bar will flash. Press and
hold to reset treble and
bass to default level.
Initial Bluetooth Connection and Playing Audio
1. When first powered ON the unit defaults to Bluetooth mode. A voice will say, “Bluetooth,” and the LED indicator
will quickly flash blue. When pairing, remain within 3 feet of the Bluetooth device.
2. Using the controls on your Bluetooth device, select ITBSW222 in the Bluetooth Settings Menu 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,” and the LED indicator will turn solid
blue. Audio from the connected 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 speaker controls or the
connected Bluetooth device to play, pause, and adjust the volume level.
5. After initial pairing, anytime the speaker powers ON it will automatically connect to the last Bluetooth device
used. Note: If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, press and hold the Play
button (on remote), or Pair button (sound bar) to enter to Pairing Mode. A voice will announce, “Bluetooth is
connecting,” and you can connect to the speaker manually.
Note: This sound bar has a last-function-used memory; it will resume using the last mode before it was turned OFF
after it is turned ON again.
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 the 3.5mm to RCA cable to the 3.5mm Line in on the sound bar and the other end into your TV or other
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.
PAIR AUX IN
SOURCE/
VOL +
VOL –

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Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In)
Requires RCA stereo 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.
2. Power ON the sound bar and press Source on the sound bar or Aux In on the remote to select Aux In Mode.
A voice will announce the source mode and the indicator will turn white for Aux In.
3. Audio played through the television or other source should now be heard through the speakers.
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, amplifier, 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, amplifier, etc.), be sure the audio settings are set to PCM or Optical Audio.
4. Audio played through the connected audio source (TV, amplifier, etc.) should now be heard through the speaker.
Important tips for optical audio:
• Use the correct optical audio cable and make sure that it is firmly 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.
Please remove the protective
plastic cap over the end of the
optical cable before attempting
to connect it.

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International Support
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questions, visit the support section at: www.iLiveElectronics.com
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Contact Information
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Email Support: [email protected]
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Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215
Warranty
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version of this User’s Guide, go to:
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