USER’S GUIDE V:2149-0511-09 IT209B 3.1 Channel Home Music System with Dock for iPod For the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to www.ilive.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this bar speaker to rain or moisture. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CONTENTS & COMPANY INFORMATION ██ CONTENTS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 2 CONTENTS & COMPANY INFORMATION 3 GREEN INITIATIVE................................................................................................3 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT................................................................................. 3 SERVICE INFORMATION......................................................................................3 QUICK START 4 POWER THE BAR SPEAKER...............................................
QUICK START ██ POWER THE BAR SPEAKER 1. Connect the bar speaker to AC power source using the attached AC Power Cord. PLAYING AN IPOD 1. Locate the numbered bracket that fits the iPod that will be docked. Each included Bracket has a number on it, indicating which iPod model that bracket is compatible with. • See the separate bracket chart page to identify which bracket is needed. 2. Press the Power Button to turn the bar speaker on. 3. Press the Source Button to switch to iPod Mode. 4.
QUICK START ██ POWER THE BAR SPEAKER 1. Connect the bar speaker to AC power source using the attached AC Power Cord. CONNECTING AUDIO FROM A TV TO THE BAR SPEAKER 1. Connect a Stereo RCA Cable to the Audio Outputs on the television. 2. Connect the other end of the Stereo RCA Cable to the Auxiliary Stereo Inputs on the bar speaker.
PRODUCT INFORMATION ██ ACCESSORIES AM Loop Antenna FM Wire Antenna (4) Docking Brackets for iPod SLEEP SHUFFLE Remote Control (2) AAA Batteries for Remote (2) Wall Mount Brackets (4) Long Screws (4) Short Screws (2) 1/4” Spacers (2) 1/2” Spacers (2) 3/4” Spacers 6 EQ
PRODUCT INFORMATION & POWER OPTIONS ██ FEATURES Dock plays and charges iPod 3.1 channel speaker system with simulated 5.1 system ██ AC POWER Connect the bar speaker to AC power source using the attached AC Power Cord.
INSTALLATION ██ BAR SPEAKER PLACEMENT The bar speaker depends, in part, on it’s environment to help produce a realistic surround sound environment. We’ve suggested two potential placement options in the diagrams below to help you get the most out of your 3.1 Channel Music System. When placing the bar speaker on an entertainment center, bookshelf, or any time of enclosed space, be sure to allow at least 2-3 inches of space around the bar speaker for ventilation.
INSTALLATION ██ MOUNTING THE BAR SPEAKER ONTO A WALL • We recommend having this bar speaker professionally mounted. By using the included wall mounting accessories, the bar speaker can be mounted onto a wall. The included spacers should be used at your discretion to extend the face of the bar speaker farther from the wall. These are typically used when mounting the bar speaker under a television, and the face of the bar speaker needs to be flush with the face of the television.
CONNECTIVITY Below, you’ll see a basic flow chart of how you can connect your home entertainment devices to the bar speaker, and in turn how the bar speaker connects to them. The following pages contain more detailed instructions on what exactly needs to be done to make these connections.
CONNECTIVITY ██ CONNECTING A TELEVISION TO THE BAR SPEAKER When connecting a television to the bar speaker, is outputting the audio from the television to the bar speaker, the bar speaker will provide you with a higher quality audio output than your television. ██ AUDIO TO THE BAR SPEAKER 1. Connect a Stereo RCA Cable to the Audio Outputs on the television. 2. Connect the other end of the Stereo RCA Cable to the Auxiliary Stereo Inputs on the bar speaker.
CONNECTIVITY ██ CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER TO THE BAR SPEAKER When connecting a DVD Player to the bar speaker, outputting the audio from the device to the bar speaker, and outputting video from the device either directly to the television or to the television through the bar speaker. These instructions will show you how to connect the device to the television by going through the bar speaker ██ AUDIO Example of DVD Player Outputs AV OUTPUT 1. Connect a Stereo RCA Cable to the Audio Outputs on the device.
IPOD OPERATIONS ██ DOCKING AN IPOD ██ PLAYING AN IPOD 1. Locate the numbered bracket that fits the iPod that will be docked. 1. Follow the Steps for Docking an iPod. • 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2. After the iPod is docked, the bar speaker is powered Each included Bracket has a number on it, indicating on, and the bar speaker is in iPod Mode, press the which iPod model that bracket is compatible with. Play/Pause Button on the remote to begin playing the docked iPod.
RADIO OPERATIONS Before playing the FM or AM radio on the bar speaker, connect the included AM and FM antennas to ensure reliable radio reception. ██ TUNING THE AM/FM RADIO 1. Press the Power Button to turn the bar speaker on. ██ AM LOOP ANTENNA 3. Press the Tuning Buttons to adjust the AM or FM radio frequency. 2. Press the Source Button to switch to FM Radio Mode or AM Radio Mode. 1. Remove the small rubber wire protector from the ends of the wires on the included AM Loop Antenna. • 2.
MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS ██ BUILT IN SOUND TECHNOLOGIES If you press the EQ Button on the remote, you can cycle through the available sound technologies that are built into the bar speaker. ██ FOR AUDIO • SRS TruSurround XT® creates a truly immersive surround sound experience with rich bass and clear dialog. • SRS TruSurround XT® - Dialog Clarity Mode enhances the vocals so dialog is clear and easy to understand.
CONTROLS - SIDES OF THE BAR SPEAKER 1 2 3 4 5 CONTROL GLOSSARY 01. Power Button Press the Power Button to turn the bar speaker off and on. 04. Tuning Buttons Press the Tuning Buttons to adjust the AM or FM radio frequency. Please note, the bar speaker must be plugged into a power source in order for the bar speaker to be turned on. Press and hold the Tuning Buttons to scan for the next available AM or FM radio frequency. 02.
CONTROLS - SIDES OF THE BAR SPEAKER 6 7 8 CONTROL GLOSSARY 06. Line Input Use the Line Input to connect an MP3 Player, such as an iPod Shuffle, or another Audio Source. Any device with a headphone jack, line output, or auxiliary output can be connected to the Line Input. 07. Play/Pause Button Press the Play Button to play a docked iPod. Press the Pause Button to pause a docked iPod while playing. 08. iPod Drawer Button Press the iPod Drawer Button to open or close the motorized dock for iPod.
CONTROLS - BACK OF THE BAR SPEAKER 9 10 11 12 13 14 CONTROL GLOSSARY 09. Video Output (iPod and DVD Player) Requires a Composite RCA Video Cable. Use the Video Output to output video from a docked iPod or connected DVD Player to a Television. 10. Reset Button Use a paperclip or like object to press the Reset Button. Pressing the Reset Button will restore the bar speaker to it’s default settings. 11. AC Power Cord (120V/60Hz) Use the AC Power Cord to connect the bar speaker to standard AC outlet. 12.
CONTROLS - BACK OF THE BAR SPEAKER 15 16 17 18 CONTROL GLOSSARY 15. AM Antenna Connection Use the AM Antenna Connection to connect the included AM Loop Antenna to the bar speaker. Connecting the AM Loop Antenna will dramatically improve AM radio reception. 16. FM Antenna Connection Use the FM Antenna Connection to connect the included FM Wire Antenna to the bar speaker. Connecting the FM Wire Antenna will dramatically improve FM radio reception. 17.
CONTROLS - REMOTE 19 20 21 22 23 24 SLEEP SHUFFLE 25 26 EQ 27 28 20
CONTROL GLOSSARY 19. Power Button Press the Power Button to turn the bar speaker off and on. 20. Mute Button Press the Mute Button to reduce the volume of the bar speaker entirely. 21. Timer Button With the bar speaker powered off, press the Timer Button to activate or deactivate the timer. 22. Sleep Button Press the Sleep Button repeatedly to set the sleep timer. Sleep Timer Settings: 90, 85, 80, 75, 70, 65, 60, 55, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 05, 04, 03, 02, and 01 minute. 23.
CONTROLS - REMOTE 35 36 SLEEP 29 SHUFFLE 37 38 30 EQ 39 31 32 40 41 33 42 34 43 22
CONTROL GLOSSARY 29. Repeat Button Press the Repeat Button to repeat tracks, chapters, albums and playlists, or movies on a docked iPod. Press Once: Repeat the current track or chapter. Press Twice: Repeat the current album, playlist, or movie. Press Three Times: Turn the repeat off. 30. Play/Pause Button Press the Play Button to play a docked iPod. Press the Pause Button to pause a docked iPod while playing. 31. Stop Button Press the Stop Button to stop a docked iPod while playing. 32.
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