iLive 37" HD Sound bar with Bluetooth Wireless

Safety Instructions & Warnings

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN

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WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.

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Important Safety Instructions

• Read and keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings and 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 heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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. When the provided plug does not fit 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 where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified 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 specified 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

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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 different 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 complies 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 a disconnect device and should remain readily operable during intended use. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from 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 fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing. Objects filled 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 specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• WARNING: Changes or modifications 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 finish. 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 fluorescent lighting may cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior, move away from any fluorescent 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, fire 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.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications 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 different 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 complies 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.

Setup

Features & Specifications

• 37" length
• Supports Bluetooth: range 60 ft.
• 2 channel stereo sound
• Digital volume control
• Full-function remote
• Optical audio input
• Aux In (3.5mm audio input)
• RCA stereo audio inputs

Power

Plug the power cord into the DC Input on the back of the speaker and a standard wall outlet.

Diagram Description: The rear panel of the soundbar shows several input ports. The DC IN port is labeled and is where the power cord should be connected. The power cord is shown connecting from the soundbar's DC IN port to a standard wall outlet.

Includes

• Remote control with 1 CR2025 battery pre-installed
• Optical audio cable
• AC/DC power adapter
• Wall-mount hardware and instructions

Source Mode Indicator LED

Diagram Description: The front of the soundbar features an LED indicator that displays the current operating mode.

Orientation

Rear View

Diagram Description: The rear of the soundbar is shown, indicating the locations for "Wall Mount Pegs" and "Speaker Inputs".

Speaker Inputs Detail (Rear)

Diagram Description: A detailed view of the rear panel ports. From left to right, the ports are: OPTICAL IN, LINE IN, L AUX IN R, and DC IN. Arrows indicate the connection points for Optical Input, Line In (3.5mm audio input), Stereo RCA Audio Inputs (AUX IN), and DC Power Input.

Speaker Controls (Top)

Diagram Description: The top panel of the soundbar features several control buttons: POWER/SOURCE, VOL-, VOL+, and PLAY/PAUSE/LEARN.

• Power/Source: Press to power the unit ON or OFF. Press to switch audio source to Bluetooth, Optical, Aux In, or Line In modes.
• Volume: Press VOL- or VOL+ to adjust volume.
• Pair/Play/Pause/Learn: Press and hold to begin pairing to a Bluetooth device. Press to play or pause audio in BLUETOOTH MODE. With the unit powered OFF, press to begin using the learn function.

Remote

Functions & Controls

Diagram Description: The included remote control has buttons for various functions.

• POWER: Press to turn the unit on or off.
• SOURCE: Press to switch to Bluetooth Mode.
• MUTE: Press to mute the volume.
• LINE IN: Press to switch to Line In mode.
• OPTICAL: Press to switch to Optical mode.
• AUX: Press to switch to RCA/Aux mode.
• MUSIC: Press to switch to the EQ optimized for music. Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn voice prompts ON/OFF.
• 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. Press and hold to enter pairing mode manually.

Remote Batteries

Requires 1 CR2025 battery (pre-installed).

Diagram Description: The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote. To open, insert a coin or flat tool into the slot and twist counter-clockwise. Replace the battery with a CR2025 type, ensuring the '+' side is up. Close the compartment by pressing the cover down and twisting clockwise.

Bluetooth Wireless

Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time

1. When first powered on, the sound bar defaults to Bluetooth mode. A voice will say, "Bluetooth", and the LED indicator will slowly flash blue. Remain within 3 feet of the Bluetooth device when pairing.
2. Using the controls on your Bluetooth device, select ITB259 in the Bluetooth Settings to pair. Refer to your device's user manual 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, the sound bar will automatically connect to the last Bluetooth device used when powered on. If your device becomes unpaired or fails to connect, press and hold the Play button on the remote or press the Pair/Learn button on the soundbar to enter pairing mode. A voice will announce, "Bluetooth is connecting", and you can connect manually.

Playing Audio Wirelessly

1. After pairing, use the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device to select a track.
2. Play, pause, or skip tracks using the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device or the soundbar's remote.
3. Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will be heard through the speakers.

Party Plus Mode

This mode allows pairing and playing two ITB259 soundbars together for a surround sound effect, or to have two playing in different rooms.

1. Ensure the unit is in Bluetooth mode. Quickly press the Pair/Learn button twice on one soundbar.
2. A voice will announce the connection when the two soundbars are paired.
3. Connect your Bluetooth device to the soundbars using the "Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time" steps.
4. Use your device to select and play tracks. Audio will be heard through both soundbars.
5. To disconnect, quickly press the Pair/Learn button twice.

Note: To use Party Plus Mode, please make sure that you connect the soundbars before pairing to your Bluetooth device. You will not be able to connect the two soundbars if you are already paired to a Bluetooth device.

Remote Learning

What Is the Learn Feature?

The Learn feature captures remote commands from your television remote, teaching your soundbar to operate when these commands are pressed. Power, volume, and mute are examples of commands the soundbar can learn.

Why Use the Learn Feature?

Teaching the soundbar remote commands will reduce the number of remotes needed, save time searching for remote codes, and improve the ease of operation.

Note: Not all functions of the soundbar will be available through your own remote control, such as bass and treble. Use the included remote for these functions. While your ITB259 sound bar is able to learn most IR protocols, not all can be programmed.

Using the Learn Feature

1. With the power Off, press the Learn button on the unit. An indicator will flicker red.
2. Press the button you desire to be learned on the included remote (e.g., Volume +).
3. The red light will continue to flicker, and another indicator will display a blue light.
4. Press the corresponding button on your remote.
5. The red light will continue to flicker, and another indicator will display a green light.
6. When the green light turns off, the button command is saved.
7. The programmed button on your remote can now control your soundbar.
8. Note: It is necessary to program each button, i.e., channel and volume + and -, separately.
9. To restart, press and hold the Learn/Pair button for 5 seconds. If the sound bar has failed to learn a command, the LED indicator will display an orange light. Please try again with a different remote.

Audio Inputs

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.), set the audio settings 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.

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.

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.

Diagram Descriptions:

• Optical Input - Detail: Shows the connection of an optical cable to the OPTICAL IN port on the rear panel. Text reads: "Please remove the protective plastic cap over the end of the optical cable before attempting to connect it."
• Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In) - Detail: Shows the connection of RCA cables to the L AUX IN R ports on the rear panel.
• Line In - Detail: Shows the connection of a 3.5mm audio cable to the LINE IN port on the rear panel.

Company Information

Contact Information

• Website: www.iLiveElectronics.com
• Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com
• Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com
• Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215

International Support

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Warranty

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