iLive SR215W User manual

37˝Bluetooth Sound bar with Wireless Subwoofer
User’s Guide for SR215W
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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
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dierent
fromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnician
for help.
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.
• 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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Table of Contents
Setup
Features & Specications - 5
Includes - 5
Power - 5
Remote batteries - 5
Orientation
Rear View - 6
Front View - 6
Source Mode Indicator LED - 6
Speaker Controls (Side) - 6
Subwoofer
Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer - 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) - 10
Optical Input - 11
Company Information
Contact Information - 12
International Support - 12
Warranty - 12

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Features & Specifications
• 37" length
• Supports Bluetooth 5.0, range: 60 ft.
• 2.1 channel stereo sound
• Digital volume control
• Full-function remote
• Optical audio input
• Line In (3.5mm audio input)
• Aux In RCA stereo audio inputs
DC IN OFF
CONNECT
ON
OPTICAL IN
DC IN
AUX IN RL
Includes
• Remote control with 2 AAA batteries
• Optical audio cable
• AC/DC power adapter for sound bar and subwoofer
• Wall-mount hardware and instructions
Power
Plug the power adapters for the sound bar and the
subwoofer into their respective DC Inputs on the
back of the units and a standard wall outlet.
OPTICAL IN
DC IN
AUX IN RL
DC IN OFF
CONNECT
ON
Setup
Remote Battery
Remote control: requires 2 AAA batteries (included).
UM-4 (AAA)
LR03,1 .5VX22x
AAA

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PAIR LINE IN
SOURCE/
VOL +
VOL –
Speaker Controls (Side)
Rear View
Front View
Speaker Inputs: Stereo RCA Inputs | Optical Audio Input | DC Power Input
Wall Mount Pegs
OPTICAL IN
DC IN
AUXIN RL
Power/Source
Press to power the unit ON.
Press and hold to power the unit OFF.
Press to switch audio source to Bluetooth, Optical, Aux
In, 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).
Line In (3.5mm audio input)
Connect the sound bar to a mobile device using a
3.5mm audio cable (not included).
Source Mode Indicator LED
Orientation
STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT
Power Off 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
Line In Mode Green Light
Remote Receiver
Function/Source Indicators: Power | Line In | Optical | RCA/Aux In | Bluetooth

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Subwoofer
DC IN OFF
CONNECT
ON
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. When the subwoofer has connected to the sound bar the Connect LED indicator will turn solid blue. When audio
is played through any source, the speaker will automatically use the connected subwoofer.
3. If the connection has failed or is lost, the indicator will turn off. Power OFF the subwoofer and power it ON again
to try reconnecting.
Connect LED
Indicator
Power Switch
NOTE: To reduce unwanted vibration, try placing the
subwoofer on a solid or padded surface, such as the
floor or carpet.

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Remote
Functions & Controls
Power
Press to turn
the unit on or off.
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Optical
Press to switch
to Optical mode.
AUX
Press to switch
to Aux In mode.
Line In
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 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.
Volume +/-
Press to adjust
the volume.
Bass
Press to adjust the bass
up or down.
Treble
Press to adjust the treble
up or down.
Mute
Press to mute the volume.
The indicator on the sound
bar will flash.

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Initial Bluetooth Connection and Playing Audio
1. Power ON the sound bar by pressing the Power button. A voice will say, “Bluetooth,” and the LED indicator will
slowly flash blue. When pairing, remain within 3 feet of the Bluetooth device.
2. Using the controls on your Bluetooth device, select ITBSW399 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,” 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 & hold the Play/
Pause (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.
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 different device, turn off Bluetooth on unwanted devices, then access the Bluetooth settings
menu on the device you wish to use and select ITBSW399.
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.
PAIR LINE IN
SOURCE/
VOL +
VOL –
Connect 3.5mm audio cable
(not included) to audio source

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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 IN
DC IN
AUX IN RL
Connecting Devices
Connect RCA audio cable (not
included) to audio source

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OPTICAL IN
DC IN
AUX IN RL
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.
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
Para descargar este Manual del Usuario en inglés, español y francés, o para obtener respuestas a preguntas
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
questions fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique d’assistance sur: www.iLiveElectronics.com
Contact Information
Website: www.iLiveElectronics.com
Email Support: [email protected]
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
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