iLive IT818B User Manual
IT818B
5.1 Channel Home Theater Bar Speaker with Dock for iPod
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Contents
Warnings and Precautions ............................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 3
In the Box & Features ....................................................................................................................... 4
Powering the Unit .............................................................................................................................5
Replacing the Fuse........................................................................................................................... 5
Docking an iPod & Playing an iPod .................................................................................................. 6
Setting the Clock, Setting the Timer, Playing a CD or DVD, & Equalizer Settings ........................... 7
Tuning the AM/FM Radio .................................................................................................................. 8
Saving AM or FM Radio Stations to the Unit’s Memory & Using the Auxiliary Input .........................8
AV 1 & AV 2 Inputs ...........................................................................................................................8
HDMI Output (Best Image Quality) ................................................................................................... 9
Component Video Output (2nd Best Image Quality) ........................................................................ 9
S-Video Output (3rd Best Image Quality) ......................................................................................... 9
Composite Video Output (4th Best Image Quality) ........................................................................... 9
DVD Setup Menu............................................................................................................................ 10
Mounting the Unit to a Wall ............................................................................................................ 11
Location of Controls & Control Denitions .................................................................................12-19
Parts Information & Service Information ......................................................................................... 20
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: 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: Danger of explosion if the remote control’s batteries are incorrectly installed. Replace only
with the same or equivalent battery.
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.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
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:
• 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.
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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. Clean only with a dry cloth.
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. The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on apparatus.
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.
See gure:
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.
See gure:
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. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re, or the like.
26. Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable
during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains
completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.
27. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing
loss.
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In the Box
• IT818B
• Brackets for iPod
• Line In Cable
• S-Video Cable
• Remote Control
• AM Loop Antenna
• FM Wire Antenna
• Wall-Mount Hardware
• Documentation
Features
• Docking Station for iPod
• Certied iPod Connector installed for iPod
docking.
• Recharge Circuit for iPod/mini/nano/photo/video
• Preset EQ
• Electronic Volume Control
• Lighted Buttons (Keys)
• Motorized iPod Docking Drawer
• Automatic iPod Detect Function
• Wall-Mountable (Mounting Hardware included)
• iPod Authentication IC installed
• SRS TruSurround HD4™
• Dual Subwoofers
• Slot-Load, Anti-Shock DVD Player
• Plays DVD/DVD+/-R/RW, CD/CD-R/RW &
JPEG Picture Discs
• HDMI Output: High Denition Upconvert to
720p, 480p, and 1080i for DVD
• Digital AM/FM Stereo Radio
• Station Memory Presets
• Direct Access Tuning (Remote)
• Clock
• Timer Function
• Sleep Function
• LCD Display
• Composite Video Output
• AV1 & AV2 Audio/Video Input
• Subwoofer Output
• S-Video Output
• HDMI Output for DVD
• Full-Feature Remote Control operates iPod &
Player
• Uses 2-”AAA” Batteries
• AC: Built-In AC Cord
• AM Loop & FM Wire Antennas
• Wall-Mount Hardware and Instructions
• Remote Control, Remote Batteries, included
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Powering the Unit
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Power the unit by connecting it to a standard AC outlet (120V ~ 60Hz) via the attached AC cord.
Replacing the Fuse
If the unit does not turn on, try replacing the fuse. A standard T2L 250V Fuse can be purchased from most
local hardware/electronic stores.
1. Unplug the unit from the AC outlet to power it down completely.
2. Insert a at-head screwdriver, coin, or like object into the fuse slot. Gently push in and turn counterclockwise to remove the fuse casing and fuse from its slot.
3. Remove the old fuse from the plastic fuse casing, and discard it.
4. Place the new fuse (T2L 250V) into the plastic fuse casing.
5. Gently push the fuse casing back into the fuse slot while turning it clockwise.
6. Once the fuse is locked back into the unit securely, the unit can be plugged back in and powered on.
For all other issues concerning the unit, press the Reset Button to restore the unit to it’s original default
settings. Use a paperclip or like object to press the Reset Button.
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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. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on.
3. Press the Function Button to switch the unit to
iPod mode.
4. Press the Eject Button to open the iPod door on
the unit.
5. Snap the Bracket into place over the iPod connector in the Dock for iPod.
All Brackets will only t one way onto the Dock.
When inserting an iPod nano (rst or second generation), slide the Dock connection on the unit so that
it matches the opening on the iPod nano (rst or second generation).
6. Connect the iPod to the iPod connector inside the Dock for iPod.
Once an iPod is connected to the Dock for iPod, the unit will charge the docked iPod.
Playing an iPod
1. Dock an iPod onto the unit by following the “Docking an iPod” instructions.
2. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on.
3. Press the Function Button to switch the unit to iPod mode.
4. Press the Play/Pause Button to begin playing a docked iPod.
The included remote control will allow you to access and play all of the media stored on the docked iPod
from a distance.
A docked iPod can only output video through the S-Video Output and Composite Video Output.
To watch video from a docked iPod on a connected display, the iPod’s TV Out setting must be set to “On”
or “Ask”.
Playing a CD or DVD
1. Turn the unit on by pressing the Power Button.
2. Press the Function Button to switch the unit to DVD/CD mode.
3. Insert a CD or DVD into the unit’s slot-load DVD/CD drive.
4. Press the Play/Pause Button to begin playing a loaded DVD or CD.
To view video from a loaded DVD, the unit must be connected to a display.
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