iLive ITP180B Bar Speaker with Dock for iPhone/iPod

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the iLive ITP180B Bar Speaker with Dock for iPhone/iPod. It details the basic functions of the buttons on the unit and the remote control.

Unit Controls:

• POWER: Press to turn the bar speaker on or off.
• SOURCE: Press to switch between iPhone/iPod, AV, AUX, and FM modes.
• VOLUME: Press to adjust the volume.
• PLAY/PAUSE: Press to play or pause a docked iPhone or iPod.
• iPod DRAWER: Press to open or close the motorized dock for iPhone/iPod.

Rear Panel Connections:

• LINE INPUT (3.5mm): For connecting audio sources via a 3.5mm cable.
• AUXILIARY INPUT: For connecting audio sources via RCA cables.
• SUBWOOFER OUTPUT: For connecting an external subwoofer.
• FM ANTENNA CONNECTION: For connecting the FM wire antenna.
• A/V INPUT: For connecting audio and video sources.
• VIDEO INPUT: For connecting video sources.
• S-VIDEO OUTPUT: For outputting video to a television.
• VIDEO OUTPUT: For outputting video to a television.
• RESET: Press using a paperclip or similar object to reset the bar speaker to its default settings.

Remote Control Overview

The remote control provides access to all functions of the bar speaker.

• STANDBY/ON: Turns the bar speaker on or off.
• MUTE: Mutes the volume.
• ALARM: Sets or cancels the alarm.
• CLOCK: Sets the clock.
• SLEEP: Sets the sleep timer.
• BASS: Adjusts bass levels when EQ is set to FLAT.
• REV/MIN and FWD/HR: Rewind/fast forward docked iPhone/iPod, or adjust clock/alarm time.
• MENU UP/DN: Navigates menus on a docked iPhone/iPod.
• SELECT: Makes selections on a docked iPhone/iPod.
• TUN/SKIP: Skips tracks or tunes the radio.
• ALBUM/CHAPTER/PLAYLIST: Skips through albums, chapters, or playlists.
• SOURCE: Switches between AV, AUX, FM, and iPhone/iPod modes.
• DISPLAY: Shows the clock on the display.
• iPod DRAWER: Opens or closes the motorized dock.
• NUMBER KEYPAD: For direct track selection or input.
• REPEAT: Repeats a track or album.
• TREBLE: Adjusts treble levels when EQ is set to FLAT.
• SHUFFLE: Plays songs in random order.
• EQ: Adjusts the equalizer settings.
• VOLUME: Adjusts the volume.
• PLAY/PAUSE: Plays or pauses music.
• STOP: Stops playback.
• MEMORY: Cycles through saved radio stations.
• iPod: Switches to iPhone/iPod mode.
• MEM: Saves a radio station to memory.

Setup

Power Connection:

Plug the attached AC cord into a standard AC power outlet to power the bar speaker.

Remote Control Batteries:

The remote control requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).

FM Antenna Connection:

Plug the included FM Wire Antenna into the FM Antenna Connection on the back of the unit.

Clock, Alarm, and Sleep Timer

Setting the Alarm:

1. Press POWER to turn the unit on.
2. Adjust volume to desired level.
3. Press POWER to turn the unit off.
4. Press ALARM on the remote. The alarm time will blink.
5. Use REV/MIN and FWD/HR buttons to adjust minute and hour.
6. Press SOURCE on the bar speaker to select the alarm source.
7. Wait 5 seconds to finish setting the alarm. 'ALARM' will appear on the display when set.
8. Press ALARM to cancel the alarm.

Setting the Clock:

1. Press POWER to turn the unit off.
2. Press CLOCK on the remote. The time will blink.
3. Use REV/MIN and FWD/HR buttons to adjust minute and hour.
4. Wait 5 seconds to finish setting the clock.

Setting the Sleep Timer:

1. Press POWER to turn the unit on.
2. Press SOURCE to select the desired sleep timer source.
3. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer.
4. The bar speaker will automatically power off after the set sleep time expires.

iPhone/iPod and FM Radio

Docking an iPhone/iPod:

1. Press POWER to turn the bar speaker on.
2. Press SOURCE to switch to iPhone/iPod mode.
3. Press the iPod DRAWER button to open the motorized dock.
4. Locate the correct numbered bracket for your iPhone/iPod model. Refer to the bracket chart for compatibility.
5. Snap the bracket into place over the iPhone/iPod connector in the dock.
6. Connect your iPhone or iPod to the connector inside the dock. The docked iPhone/iPod will charge when the speaker is powered by AC.

Playing an iPhone/iPod:

1. Follow the instructions for docking an iPhone/iPod.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playing music.

Tuning the FM Radio:

1. Press POWER to turn the bar speaker on.
2. Press SOURCE to switch to FM radio mode.
3. Use TUN/SKIP buttons on the remote to tune the FM radio.

Saving a Radio Station:

1. Tune to the desired FM station.
2. Press the MEM button.
3. Use MENU UP or MENU DN buttons to select a preset number.
4. Press MEM to save the station to the selected preset. Up to 20 stations can be saved.

Listening to Saved Radio Stations:

1. Press POWER to turn the bar speaker on.
2. Press SOURCE to switch to FM radio mode.
3. Use the MEMORY buttons to cycle through saved stations.

Auxiliary Input, Line Input, and Subwoofer Output

Using the Subwoofer Output:

1. Use an RCA cable (included) to connect an external subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT.
2. When audio is played, the bar speaker will automatically use the connected subwoofer.

Using the Auxiliary Input:

1. Connect an RCA cable (included) to the AUXILIARY INPUTS and an audio source.
2. Press POWER to turn the bar speaker on.
3. Press SOURCE to switch to AUX mode. Note: The AUXILIARY INPUTS will not work when the LINE INPUT is connected.
4. Use the audio device's controls to play music through the bar speaker.

Using the Line Input:

1. Connect a 3.5mm line input cable (not included) to the LINE INPUT and an audio source.
2. Press POWER to turn the bar speaker on.
3. Press SOURCE to switch to AUX mode. Note: The AUXILIARY INPUTS will not work when the LINE INPUT is connected.
4. Use the audio device's controls to play music through the bar speaker.

Basic Connectivity

This section illustrates how to connect various home entertainment devices to the bar speaker.

Diagram Description:

A diagram shows a television connected via S-VIDEO and VIDEO inputs. The bar speaker is connected to a DVD PLAYER, DIGITAL CABLE or SATELLITE TUNER, GAMING CONSOLE, and VCR via AUDIO &/Or VIDEO and AUDIO connections. A SUBWOOFER is connected to the bar speaker.

AV Input and Video Input

Using the AV Input:

1. Connect an RCA cable (included) to the AV INPUTS and an audio source.
2. Press POWER to turn the bar speaker on.
3. Press SOURCE to switch to AV mode.
4. Use the audio device's controls to play music through the bar speaker.

Using the Video Input:

1. Connect an RCA cable (included) to the VIDEO INPUT and a video source (DVD player, Cable or Satellite Tuner, Gaming Console, or VCR).
2. Connect the bar speaker to a television using the VIDEO OUTPUT or S-VIDEO OUTPUT.
3. Press POWER to turn the bar speaker on.
4. Press SOURCE to switch to AV mode.
5. Use the video device's controls to control video that runs through the bar speaker.

Using the Video Output:

1. Connect an RCA cable (included) to the VIDEO OUTPUT and a television.
2. Adjust the connected television to the proper input setting.
3. Video from a docked iPhone/iPod or a connected DVD player can now be played through the bar speaker to the connected television.

Using the S-Video Output:

The S-Video Output will only output video from a docked iPod/iPhone.

1. Connect an S-Video cable (not included) to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT and a television.
2. Adjust the connected television to the proper input setting.
3. Video from a docked iPhone/iPod can now be played through the bar speaker to the connected television.

Mounting to a Wall

Important Notes:

Professional mounting is recommended. Included spacers can be used to extend the speaker's face from the wall, useful when mounting under a television to ensure the speaker is flush with the TV.

Required Tools:

• Manual or Power Screwdriver
• Stud Finder
• Pencil
• Tape Measure
• Level

Included Hardware:

• (2) Wall Mount Brackets
• (4) Long Screws
• (4) Short Screws
• (2) 1/4" Spacers
• (2) 1/2" Spacers
• (2) 3/4" Spacers

Getting Started:

1. Use the Tape Measure to determine the desired hanging height. The speaker must be within 6 feet of an AC power outlet.
2. Use the Stud Finder to locate two parallel wooden studs for mounting brackets.
3. Mark the center of the studs with a pencil.
4. Use the Level to ensure marks are level, adjusting as needed.
5. Drill through the top hole of the mounting brackets into the wall marks.
6. Use short screws for brackets only, or long screws if using spacers.
7. Use the Level to level each bracket, then drill the second screw into the bottom hole of each bracket.
8. Slide the bar speaker onto the mounting brackets, ensuring a secure connection.
9. Use the Level to confirm the bar speaker is level.

Company Information

For customer helpline, contact 1-314-621-2881.

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