iLive IH818B User Manual
IH818B
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents
Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................3
In the Box & Features ........................................................................................4
Powering the Unit & Changing the Remote Battery ..........................................5
Docking an iPod ................................................................................................6
Playing an iPod..................................................................................................7
Playing a DVD or CD & Programming a DVD ...................................................8
SD Card Slot, USB Drive & Programming a CD, USB, or SD card ...................9
Tuning the AM/FM Radio, Saving Radio Station, & Setting the Clock .............10
Using the Composite Video Output .................................................................11
Using the Component Input .............................................................................12
Using the Line Inputs, Stereo RCA Inputs, & Coaxial Digital Output ...............13
Location of Controls & Control Denitions ................................................. 14-23
Service Information..........................................................................................24
Warnings and Precautions
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact
Discs. This laser Compact Disc Player is equipped with
safety switches to avoid exposure when the CD door
is open and the safety interlocks are defeated. Invisible
laser radiation is present when the CD Player’s lid
is open and the system’s interlock has failed or been
defeated. It is very important that you avoid direct
exposure to the laser beam at all times. Please do not
attempt to defeat or bypass the safety switches.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Please refer any servicing to qualied service
personnel.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if the remote
control’s batteries are incorrectly installed. Replace
only with the same or equivalent battery.
WARNING: The remote control’s button cell battery
contains mercury. Do not put in the trash, instead
recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste
WARNING: Lithium ion batteries, like all
rechargeable batteries are recyclable and should be
recycled or disposed of in normal household waste.
Contact your local government for disposal or
recycling practices in your area. They should never be
incinerated since they might explode.
WARNING: Use of this unit near uorescent lighting
may cause interference regarding use of the remote. If
the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from
any uorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
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:
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you
attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the
unit. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
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• 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.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instruction should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruction should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warning on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instruction have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instruction.
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will t into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to t, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarizes plug.
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-
type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only t into
a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type
plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and point where they exit from the product.
14. Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has
used a replacement plug specied by the manufacturer that has the same
overload protection as the original plug.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
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16. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
17. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualied technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
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In the Box
2.1 Channel iPod Docking/
DVD Home Music System
Speaker
Speaker
Subwoofer
iPod Brackets (8)
FM Antenna
Video Cable
Audio Cable
Remote Control
AM Antenna
Features
• Drawer-load DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD,
CD-R/RW, and JPEG disc player
• Docking station for iPod®
• Plays and charges docked iPod®
• AM/FM stereo radio with digital tuning
• Station memory presets
• Digital clock
• PAL/NTSC converter
• Multi-language on-screen display
• Line input mini-phono 3.5mm
• Stereo RCA outputs
• Subwoofer output
• Stereo headphone jack
• Progressive scan output
• S-Video output
• Component output
• Composite video output
• USB connection
• Coaxial digital output
• Full-function remote control
• AC power
• Includes: Remote control, AM loop
antenna, FM wire antenna, and RCA
audio/video cables
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Powering the Unit
AAA
AAA
AC 120V ~ 60Hz
Changing the Remote Battery
WARNING: Danger of explosion if the remote control’s batteries are incorrectly installed. Replace only
with the same or equivalent battery.
1. To access the battery, slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow above the word “Open”.
2. Replace the old battery with an equivalent new battery (AAA Batteries).
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Docking an iPod
1. Locate the numbered Bracket that ts 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. Snap the Bracket into place over the iPod connector in the Docking Station.
AllBracketswillonlytonewayontotheDock.
3. Connect the iPod to the iPod connector inside the Docking Station.
Once an iPod is connected to the Docking Station, the unit will play and charge
the docked iPod.
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Playing an iPod
1. Connect an iPod to the Docking Station. (See“DockinganiPod”onpage6)
2. Press the Standby Button to turn the unit on.
3. Press the Play/Pause Button to begin playing the docked iPod.
4. Turn the Volume Dial to increase or decrease the volume of the unit.
5. Press the Skip/Search/Tuning Buttons to skip tracks. Press and hold the Skip/
Search/Tuning Buttons on the remote to search through individual tracks.
6. Press the Chapter, Album, or Playlists Buttons on the remote to navigate through
the chapters, albums, or playlists on a docked iPod.
7. Press the Directional Buttons, Select Button, and Menu Button on the remote to
navigate the iPod’s menu and make selections.
8. Press the Repeat Button to turn the repeat option, on the docked iPod, off or on.
Press the Repeat Button once to repeat the current audio track and twice to repeat
an entire album or playlist.
Please note, if the docked iPod is not updated with the latest firmware from Apple,
it may not function properly with the unit.
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Playing a DVD or CD
1. Power the unit on by pressing the Standby Button.
2. Open the CD Door by pressing the Eject Button and insert a CD, CD-R/RW,
DVD±R/RW, or JPEG disc. Close the CD Door by pressing the Eject Button
again.
3. Press the Function Button to switch to CD/DVD Mode.
Initially,CD/DVDModewillbeindicatedby“Loading”ashingintheLCD
display.WhentheCD/DVDloads,thiswillbereplacedbytracknumbers.
4. Press the Play/Pause Button to play the loaded disc.
5. Press the Skip/Search Buttons to skip through tracks on a CD, chapters on a
DVD, or pictures on a JPEG disc. Press and hold the Skip/Search Buttons to
search through individual tracks on the CD, or chapters on a DVD.
Programming a DVD
1. With a DVD loaded in the unit, press the Program Button on the remote.
2. Use the Directional Buttons on the remote to move through the titles, chapters
and options.
3. Press the Select Button on the remote control to select a title, then a chapter. Repeat this step until the desired DVD titles and chapters are programmed.
The title and chapter chosen will appear chronologically in the numbered columns
on the right side of the screen. The numbered columns indicate the order in which
the selected titles and chapters will play.
4. Press the Play Button on the remote control or unit to play the programmed tracks,
or using the Directional Buttons on the remote highlight the “Play” button and
press the Select Button on the remote.
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SD Card Slot
1. Load an SD Card into the SD card slot located on the front of the unit.
2. Press the Function Button to switch the unit to DVD mode.
3. Press the DVD/USB/CARD Button on the remote control.
4. Press the Directional Buttons on the remote to view the different options. Highlight the “SD” option and press the Select Button.
5. To view or listen to les from the connected SD card, highlight the desired le using the Directional Buttons then press the Select Button.
USB Drive
1. Load an USB thumb drive into the USB slot located on the front of the unit.
2. Press the DVD/USB/CARD Button on the remote control.
3. Press the Directional Buttons on the remote to view the different options. Highlight the “USB” option and press the Select Button.
4. To view or listen to les from the connected USB thumb drive, highlight the desired le using the Directional Buttons then press the Select Button.
Programming a CD, USB thumb drive, or SD card
1. Load a CD, USB thumb drive, or SD card into the unit, and switch the corresponding function.
2. Use the Directional Buttons on the remote to highlight “Edit Mode”, then press
the Select Button.
3. Use the Directional Buttons to highlight the desired track to be programmed, then
press the Select Button.
4. Use the Directional Buttons to highlight “Add to Program”, then press the Select
Button.
5. Highlight and select “Program View” to see a list of the currently programmed
tracks or les.
6. Press the Play Button to play the programmed tracks or les.
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