iHome iBT20 manual

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    iBT20 instruction manual iBT20 Eng IB Size: 153mm x 120mm Printing color: Black Apr 25, 2013 P1 Bluetooth W ir eless FM Clock Radio with USB Char ging[...]

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    iBT20 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBT20. This product is designed to provide high quality wireless sound for your iPad, iPhone, iPod or other Bluetooth audio device. Along with the included Quick Bluetooth Connection Guide this instruction booklet explains the basic operation and care of the unit. Please read them carefully and [...]

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    iBT20 FCC Information P3 FCC ID: EMOIBT20 IC: 986B-IBT20 • W arning: 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. • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t[...]

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    iBT20 T able of Contents Meet Y our iBT20 ........................................................................................................... 1-3 The Display/Setting Up the Unit .......................................................................................... 4 Setting the Clock/ FM Radio ...........................................[...]

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    iBT20 1 P5 Included • iBT20 system • 100V -240V universal AC adaptor • 3.5mm audio cable power adaptor audio cable iBT20[...]

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    iBT20 P6 Meet Y our iBT20 To p Nap/ Clock Set Button Mode Button Power Button Minus/ Plus Settings Buttons V olume Down Button V olume Up Button Play/ Pause and Presets Button Sleep Button Snooze/ Dimmer Button Alarm Button 2[...]

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    DC Jack Backup Batter y Compartment (pull batter y tab before use) USB Charging Port Aux-in Jack iBT20 P7 Meet Y our iBT20 Back Bottom Pairing Button Antenna 3[...]

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    iBT20 Using the Setting Up the Unit The Display Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC jack located on the back of the unit and connect the other end to a working wall outlet. 4 P8 Alarm Active Indicator FM Mode Indicator Aux-in Mode Indicator Snooze Mode Indicator Bluetooth Audio Indicator Bluetooth Pairing Indicator PM/AM Indicators W ake to A[...]

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    iBT20 Using the 5 Setting the Clock FM Radio P9 1. Press and hold the Nap/Clock Set Button for 2 seconds until the clock display flashes and a beep sounds. 2. Press the – or + Buttons to adjust the clock to the current time (hold for rapid setting). Make sure you set the correct AM/PM time. The AM and PM indicators appear to the left of the displ[...]

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    6 Setting and Using FM Presets iBT20 Using the P10 The unit allows you to store up to 6 FM radio station presets 1. Press the Button on the unit to turn it on. 2. Press and release the Mode Button as needed until the FM indicator icon and current FM radio station appear on the display . 3. Press and release the Presets Button as needed until the pr[...]

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    iBT20 Using the Setting and Using the Alarm 7 P1 1 Note : each step must be completed while display is flashing or step will time-out with any changes saved. 1. Press and hold the Alarm Button for 2 seconds until the time display and alarm icon flash. 2. Press the – or + Buttons to adjust the alarm time to the desired time (hold for rapid setting[...]

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    iBT20 Using the Snooze/Dimmer Button 8 P12 1. T o program Snooze, press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button during nor mal operation (when no alarm is sounding). 2. Press the – or + Buttons to select the desired snooze time (between 01 and 29 minutes). 3. Press and release the Snooze/Dimmer Button to confirm Snooze setting 4. While the alarm is sou[...]

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    Using Bluetooth: Pairing Y our Device 1. T urn on your Bluetooth-enabled device and turn on Bluetooth capability as described in the device’ s user manual. 2. Press and hold the Pairing Button on the back of the unit for 2 seconds until the Bluetooth icon flashes on the display and a beep sounds, indicating pairing attempt. “iHome iBT20” shou[...]

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    Playing Audio Via Bluetooth 1. Press the Button to turn the unit ON. 2. Press and release the Mode Button as needed until the Bluetooth wave indicator icon appears on the display . 3. Press the Play Pause Button on the unit to play audio from your linked Bluetooth device. 4. Press the – or + Buttons to go to the previous or next track. 5. Press t[...]

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    iBT20 Using the 11 P15 Charging Devices via USB Port 1. Connect the standard size end of a USB cable (not included) to the USB Port on back of the unit and connect the other end to the charging port on your device. 2. Monitor the charging on your device. Some devices use a proprietary charging method and will not charge using the USB Port. If this [...]

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    iBT20 Using the 12 P16 Replacing and Installing Clock Backup Batter y Note: The CR2450 lithium batter y is included in the unit. Please pull out the batter y pull tab before you use the unit. This model is equipped with a batter y backup circuit that will maintain the time and alarm time settings in the event of a temporar y power interruption (the[...]

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    Unit doesn’t respond (no power) • Check that all connections are correct and properly plugged in. • Make sure your device is properly paired with the iBT20. • Make sure the Power is ON. Unit doesn’t respond (locked up or frozen) • The unit may need to be reset. T o do so, unplug the unit from power source and remove the backup batter y [...]

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    Consumer Product Safety Guide 14 When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety . However , improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy [...]

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    15 8. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer . 9. L ightning and Power Surge Protection – Unplug the unit from the wall socket and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product du[...]

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    Limited 1 Y ear W arranty iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI), warrants this product to be free from defec ts in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactor y manner ,[...]