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iBT30 instruction manual iBT30 IB Size: 153mm x 120mm Printing color: Black Dec 14, 2012. P1 Bluetooth W ir eless Portable Rechar geable Ster eo Speaker System[...]
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iBT30 P2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBT30. This product is designed to wirelessly stream music from all Bluetooth smartphones and tablets. 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 keep for future reference.[...]
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iBT30 T able of Contents Included/ Meet Y our iBT30 ............................................................................................. 1-2 Setting Up the Unit: Charging/T urning the Unit ON and OFF ................................................... 3 Using Bluetooth: Pairing Y our Device .................................................[...]
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iBT30 1 Included • iBT30 Speaker • Charging base • Stereo 3.5 mm audio cable • 100V -240V universal AC adaptor P4 power adaptor iBT30 Speaker charging base audio cable[...]
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iBT30 2 P5 Meet Y our iBT30 Power Button V olume Up Button V olume Down Button Pairing Button Aux-in Jack Back Bluetooth Indicator Front Status Indicator (located behind speaker grille) USB Charging Port To p Back Master power switch[...]
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iBT30 Using the 3 P6 Setting Up the Unit: Charging 1. Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC jack located on the back of the charging base and connect the other end to a working wall outlet. Place unit on charging base. For first time use, leave unit on charging base until fully charged (about 10 hours). You can operate the unit while it is char[...]
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iBT30 Using the 4 P7 Using Bluetooth: Pairing Y our Device NOTE : See the iBT30 Bluetooth Connection Guide for complete pairing details. 1. Slide the Power Off/On Switch located on the back of the unit to the on position (right) to turn the unit ON. 2. T urn on your Bluetooth-enabled device and turn on Bluetooth capability as described in the devic[...]
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5 iBT30 Using the Pairing with a Different Device When you power ON the speaker , it will automatically link with the previously paired Bluetooth device as long as that device is still within range (approx. 30 feet). So, to pair with a different device you must turn off the Bluetooth capability of the already paired device. Playing Audio Via Blueto[...]
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P9 Stereo Bluetooth Pairing for Linking 2 iBT30 Units If you have 2 iBT30 units, you can activate stereo pairing between them. 1. Slide the Power Off/On Switch to the on position (right) on each unit to turn the unit ON. 2. Press and hold the Pairing Button (located on the back of the unit) AND the Volume + Button together for 2 seconds to define o[...]
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iBT30 Using the 7 P10 Playing Audio via Aux In 1. Connect one end of the included 3.5mm stereo audio cable to the Aux-in jack on the back of the unit and connect the other end to the headphone or line-out jack on your audio device. 2. Slide the Power Off/On Switch to the on position (right) to turn the unit ON. 3. Power on the audio device and use [...]
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iBT30 Using the 8 P1 1 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 proprietar y charging method and will not charge using the USB Port. If this[...]
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9 iBT30 FCC Information P12 FCC ID: EMOIBT30 IC: 986B-IBT30 7*/* ( • 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. • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B[...]
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10 iBT30 P13 Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batter y This device uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion batter y that should last the lifetime of the device. If you suspect your batter y may be dead, tr y charging it several times. If the batter y does not recharge, please contact us for repair information. W ARNING/DISPOSAL OF UNIT Please do[...]
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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 iBT30. • Make sure the Power is ON, indicated by a solid blue light on the front of the unit. Unit doesn’t respond (frozen or locked up) • If the unit becomes unresponsive, the software ma[...]
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Consumer Product Safety Guide 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 for[...]
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13 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 ,[...]