iLive ITBSW285B v1070-01 User manual

Bluetooth 37" Soundbar + Subwoofer
User’s Guide for Model ITBSW285B v1070-01
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User Manual

interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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 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. 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 replace-
ment 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 manu-
facturer.
• 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.
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 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 interfer-
ence 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 dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
This symbol indicates that this product incor-
porates 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 en-
closure that may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

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Safety Instructions & Warnings
Additional Warnings and Precautions
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
AVIS: AFIN DE PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLÉCTRIQUES,
FAITES CORRESPONDRE LA FICHE BLANCHE DE LA
PRISE À LA FENTE LARGE, INSÉREZ TOTALEMENT.
• 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, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l'humidité ou
aux éclaboussures.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied may result in hazard-
ous radiation exposure.
AVIS: L’utilisation de commande ou l’exécution de procé-
dures autres que celles spéciées ici peuvent aboutir à une
exposition à des radiations dangereuses.
• 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.
AVIS: Des changements ou des modications sur ce produit
non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de
la conformité peut annuler le droit de l’utilisateur d’utiliser
cet équipement.
• WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture
surfaces with any type of so, 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.
AVIS: Ne placez pas cette unité directement sur des surfaces
de meubles dont la nition serait douce, poreuse ou sensible.
Car, comme tout composé caoutchouc a base d’huiles, les
pieds pourraient laisser des tracs ou des taches à l’endroit ou
ils sont posés. Nous recommandons d’utiliser une protection
comme un linge ou un morceau de verre entre l’unité et la
surface pour réduire le risque de dégât et/ou de tache.
• 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.
AVIS: L’utilisation de cette unité en présence de lumières u-
orescentes peut causer des interférences lors de l’utilisation
de la télécommande. En cas de dysfonctionnement, éteignez
les sources de lumière uorescentes, car celles-ci pourraient
en être la cause.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
AVIS: Un danger d’explosion est présent lorsque les piles
sont remplacées de manière incorrecte. Remplacez seulement
les piles par des piles de type équivalent.
• WARNING: ere is a danger of explosion if you attempt
to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
AVIS: Charger des piles alcalines dans l’unité peut causer
une explosion. Utilisez seulement des piles rechargeables
NiMH.
• WARNING: e remote control’s button cell battery contains
mercury. Do not put in the trash, instead recycle or dispose of
as hazardous waste.
AVIS: Les piles boutons de la télécommande contiennent
du mercure. Ne les jetez pas à la corbeille, recyclez-les ou
disposez-les comme des déchets dangereux.
• WARNING: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batter-
ies, 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. ey should never
be incinerated since they might explode.
AVIS: Les piles Lithium ion, comme toutes les autres piles
rechargeables, sont recyclables et doivent être etées avec vos
déchets ménagers. Contactez votre municipalité pour obtenir
des conseils sur les moyens de disposition et de recyclage
dans votre région. N’incinérez pas vos piles, car celles-ci
peuvent exploser.
• 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.
• 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 immédi-
atement 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.

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Table of Contents
Unboxing Your HD Soundbar & Subwoofer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Features & Specications
Includes
Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Power
Remote Battery
Indicator Lights
Orientation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6-7
Speaker Rear Inputs
Speaker Controls (Left Side)
Remote Layout
Audio Inputs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-9
Using the Optical Input
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs
Connecting the Subwoofer
Audio Inputs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Using the Line In
Bluetooth� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time
Playing Audio Wirelessly
Company Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12
Contact Information
Warranty
International Support
Green Initiative

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Includes
• Remote control:
requires a CR2025 battery (pre-installed)
• RCA stereo audio cable
• AC/DC power adaptor
• Wall-mount hardware and instructions
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
Out
Slide
Remote Battery
Remote control: requires one CR2025 coin/button cell
battery (included).
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 HD Soundbar & Subwoofer
Setup
Features & Specications
• 37" length
• Supports Bluetooth v2.1
• Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
• Supports profile A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile)
• Wireless range: 33 feet
• Digital volume control
• Full-function remote
• Optical digital audio input
• 3.5mm audio input
• RCA stereo audio inputs
• Subwoofer output
• LED source indicators
• LED power indicator
• Wall mountable
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 (Left Side)
Speaker Rear Inputs
Orientation
Stereo RCA Audio
Inputs (AUX IN)
Optical Input
DC Power Input
Power
Press to power
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 and hold to
begin pairing to a
Bluetooth device.
Line In
Subwoofer Output

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Remote Layout
MOVIEMUSIC
SOURCE
OPTICAL
LINE IN
POWER MUTE
AUX
DIALOG
BASSTREBLE VOLUME
Power
Press to turn
the unit on or off.
Mute
Press to mute
the volume.
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Line In
Press to switch
to Line In mode.
Optical
Press to switch
to Optical mode.
AUX
Press to switch
to Aux In 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 dialog.
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 Back/Fwd
In bluetooth mode,
press to skip the
selected track.
Play/Pause
In bluetooth mode,
press to play or
pause the selected
track.

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Audio Inputs
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs
When connecting two products using an RCA Cable, match the colored ports on the unit (red/white) with the same
colored connection on the cables.
1. Connect the RCA Cables (included) 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 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.
Connecting the Subwoofer 
1. Use the RCA audio cable from the subwoofer to connect to the Subwoofer Output on the soundbar.
2. When audio is played through any source, the speaker will automatically use the connected subwoofer.

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Using the Stereo RCA Inputs - Rear View
Connecting the Subwoofer - Rear View
Using the Optical Input - Rear View

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Using the Line In - Side View
PAIR
Using the Line In
3.5 mm audio input cable not included.
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.
Audio Inputs

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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 button on the remote to switch to Bluetooth Mode., indicated by a slowly flashing blue light.
3. Press and hold 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 ITBSW285 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 or remote.
3. Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will now be heard through the speakers.
Bluetooth

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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.
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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frecuentes, 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
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Contact Information
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Email Parts: [email protected]
Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215
Warranty
For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to:
www.iLiveElectronics.com
Company Information
Protect for Today
Sustain for Tomorrow
Made
Green
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