iB98 - Headphones IHOME - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Brand	iHome
Model	iB98
Bluetooth Version	V4.0 EDR
Supported Bluetooth Profiles	Handsfree 1.5, Headset 1.1, A2DP 1.2, AVRCP
Operating Range	Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
Battery	500mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging Time	Approximately 3 hours
Music Playing Time	Up to 22 hours
Talk Time	Up to 22 hours
Standby Time	Up to 90 days
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes, with On/Off switch
Microphone	In-line on detachable cable
Multi-Function Button (MFB)	Power, Pairing, Play/Pause, Call control
Auxiliary Input	3.5mm jack for wired use
USB Charging Port	Micro USB
Foldable Design	Earpieces fold flat for storage
Travel Pouch	Included
Certifications	CE, FCC, RW1S, RGS
Warranty	1 year limited

Frequently Asked Questions - iB98 IHOME

How do I charge the iHome iB98 headphones?

Connect the micro USB plug to the headphone's micro USB port and the standard USB plug to a USB power source. The LED glows red during charging and turns off when fully charged. Allow 3 hours for a full charge.

How do I pair the headphones with my smartphone for the first time?

Ensure the headphones are off. Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds to power on, then release. The headphones will enter pairing mode (LED flashes blue/red). On your phone, enable Bluetooth and select 'iHome iB98' from the list. If prompted for a password, enter '0000'.

How do I activate Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)?

Slide the ANC On/Off switch on the headphone to the 'On' position. The ANC LED indicator turns red. Slide to 'Off' to disable and save battery.

How long does the battery last?

The battery provides up to 22 hours of music playing or talk time, and up to 90 days of standby time with a full charge.

Can I use the headphones in wired mode?

Yes. Connect the included aux-in cable to the headphone's 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and to your audio device. The headphones should be in Power Off mode. Use the controls on your music player.

How do I answer a call using the headphones?

When an incoming call is received, briefly press the MFB once to answer. Briefly press again to end the call. Music will pause during the call and resume after.

How do I skip to the next track?

During playback, press and hold the '>>' button (Skip Track Forward) to skip to the next track. Press and hold the '<<' button to skip to the previous track.

How do I activate Siri or Google Voice Assistant?

Press and hold the MFB for 3-4 seconds while listening to audio. The voice assistant on your paired phone will be activated.

What should I do if the headphones do not pair?

Ensure the headphones are in pairing mode (LED flashes blue/red). Turn off other Bluetooth devices nearby. Follow the pairing instructions again. If the problem persists, delete the pairing from your phone and repeat the process.

How do I store the headphones properly?

Fold the earpieces flat and place the headphones in the included travel pouch. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

USER MANUAL iB98 IHOME

Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Rechargeable • 22 hour battery life • voice activation

Introduction

Your new iHome Bluetooth storage headphones are designed to link with your Bluetooth enabled smartphone or music player to allow you to wirelessly listen to music and answer phone calls within the normal 10 meter (33 feet) Bluetooth operating range.

The iPhone i898 headphones include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) circuitry designed to reduce or eliminate certain background noises, such as airplane engine noise, to give you a quieter, more enjoyable listening experience. When the ANC circuit is switched 'On', a microphone inside each earpiece listens for extraneous noise that is not part of your music, and the ANC circuit then generates an opposite sound wave designed to eliminate or greatly reduce the extraneous noise. These headphones also include an in-line microphone on the detachable cable that allows you to answer incoming phone calls and control your music playback.

What's Included

• Bluetooth Stereo Headphones

• USB Charging Cable • Travel Pouch

• Aux-In cable

with in-line Multi function button

Specifications

Bluetooth specification:	Soortes V4.0* EDR with Handtree Profile 1.5, Headset Profile 1.1 and A2D® profile 1.2 (Class II) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile AVRP
Battery:	500mAh
Slarmacy time (unpaired):	up to 90 days (with fully changed battery)
Talk time: up to 22 hours (with fully changed battery)
Music Playing time: up to 22 hours (with fully changed battery)
Operating Distance: up to 10 meters / approximately 33 feet
Certifications: CE, FCC, RW1S, RGS

PREPARATION FOR USE

1. Controls and Indicators

1. ANC On/Off Switch
2. ANC LED Indicator
3. Micro USB Charging Port
4. Mirrone
5. Auxiliary Input Jack
6. Power/Pairing/Charging LED Indicator
7. Skip Track Reverse Button (<<) & Volume
8. BT On/Off/MFB (Multi Function Button)
9. Skip Track Forward Button ( >> ) & Volume

2. Charging Your Headphones

IMPORTANT: Your headphones operate on a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Although the battery was fully charged when it left our factory, like all rechargeable batteries it can begin to discharge during periods of non-use. We recommend that you charge the battery for at least 3 hours before first time use.

1. Connect the micro USB plug on the charging cable to the micro USB port on the headphone.

2. Connect the standard USB plug on the charging cable to any standard USB power port such as found on a notebook computer, or the charging adapter for an iPod, iPhone, etc.

The Power/Charging/Pairing indicator will glow RED while the headphone is charging. The indicator will turn off when the battery is fully charged.

Reminder: Allow the battery to charge fully before first time use. Normal recharge time should take about 3 hours. When fully charged the battery provides up to 22 hours of working time, or 90 days of standby time.

Because your iB86 headphones use Bluetooth version 4.0 the battery level indicator of the headphones may also appear on your iPhone home screen, usually adjacent to the phone's own battery level indicator, if your specific phone supports this display function.

3. Multi-Function Button (MFB) ▶II/7\*

Pressing the MFB ▶II/18 button turns the headphones "On", initiates pairing, answers/ends phone calls, controls Play/Pause function and turns the headphones "Off".

4. Switching the Power On and Off

1. Press and hold the Multi-function button for approximately 2 seconds. The voice prompt will say 'Power On' and the LED indicator turns BLUE and flashes two times per second.

2. When the power is "On" press and hold the Multi-function button for approximately 3 seconds. The voice prompt will say "Power Off". The LED indicator remains on briefly and then shuts off. This indicates that the power is "Off".

5. Manually Pairing With a Bluetooth Enabled Smartphone or Music Player For The First Time

If your smartphone or music player, such as the iPod touch, is Bluetooth enabled (supports the A2DP Bluetooth Profile) you may pair these iPhone headphones with your phone, music player, tablet or computer to listen to music and make or receive calls as long as the two devices are within the Bluetooth operating range of approximately 33-feet of each other.

Note: Your iHome headphones must be in the Power "Off" mode to begin the manual pairing process. 1. Make sure that your iHome iB98 headphones are switched "Off". Make sure that your smartphone or music player is "On".

1. Press and hold the Multi-function button on your IB98 headphones for about 2 seconds, the power is on. Then IB98 will auto link the previously paired device. If it does not find the paired device, the IB98 will go to pair mode for 2 second and you will hear "Pairing" voice prompts. The LED indicator begins alternately flashing blue and red to indicate it is trying to pair with a compatible device.

2. If necessary, turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone or music player so that it begins searching for a compatible device.

3. "iHome i398" should appear on your phone or music player's compatible devices list. You may also see a message such as "Not Paired". Tap on that message to complete the pairing process, if your phone or music player asks for a "password" to complete the pairing process, enter '0000' on the keypad of your phone or music player.

4. When pairing is successful the screen on your phone should show "iHome iB98 Connected" or similar message and you will hear the voice prompt say "Your device is connected". The solid blue LED indicator on the iB98 headphones. Your headphones are now ready for use.

Note: If your iB90 is paired and your device dose not play music, the iB90 will automatically power "Off" after 15 minutes.

6. Auto-Linking With A Previously Paired Device

If your iB98 headphones were previously paired with a Bluetooth enabled smartphone or music player they will attempt to auto-link with that device again whenever that device is within the Bluetooth operating range.

Preas and hold the Multi-function button on your iB98 headphones for about 2 seconds until you hear the "Power On" voice prompt. If a previously paired device is found to be within range and turned 'On' the iB98 will re-link with it automatically. You will hear the voice prompt say "Your device is connected." Note: If no previously paired device is found after 3 minutes the auto-linking function stops and your iB98 headphones shut off automatically to preserve the battery life.

7. Wearing Your Headphones

Your iHome iB98 Bluetooth headphones are supplied with padded car cushions for long wearing comfort. The headband can be extended to accommodate almost any head size. There are 'L' and 'R' markings on the inside of the headband. When the headphones are worn properly the controls will be on your right side.

8. Using Your Headphones

Note: Some of the functions described below may not be supported on your specific smartphone. Check with your smartphone owner's manual to confirm the features supported by your phone.

9. Listening to Music

• To reduce or eliminate extraneous noise, such as the engine roar in an airplane cabin; slide the ANC On/Off switch to the 'On' position. The ANC LED indicator turns red when the ANC circuit is 'On'.
- When you are finished listening slide the ANC switch to the 'Off' position to extend the life of the batteries. The ANC LED indicator goes 'Off'. Also remember to shut off the power of your external music source.

Function	Action Required
Turn headphones "On"	When headphones are OFF press and how the MFB intrave for 5 seconds until you hear the "Power On voice prompt."
Enter Pairing Mode	When headphones are "Off" press and hold the MFB intrave for 6 seconds until you hear the "Pairing" voice prompt. The LED indicator flance also and roll rapidly.
Pairing	Make sure your Bluetooth device is "On" and in the Pairing Model. When Home ID/BB appears on your wireless mouse, select to our pre-pairing.
Read Bluetooth	In pailing mode, press and hold the "pairing" for 3-5 seconds to seed headphone and enter pairing mode again.
Play i Phone	Start press the MFB to start playback. Start press to pause playback. Start press is resume playback.
Skip to next track	Press the ">> button during playback"
Take up beginning of next track into the previous track	Press the ">> button playback"
Increase volume	Press and hold the "MFB" button during playback
Increase volume	Press and hold the "you're" button during playback
Answer an incoming phone call	Start press the MFB when you hear the incoming voice prompt signal. NOTE: Music will use correctly please when you are answering a call and has me when you and the call.
Decline an incoming phone call	Press and hold the MFB for 1-2 seconds to disclose the incoming call.
End a call	Start press the MFB to end the call and "hang up".
Transfer a call between the phone and the headphones	While the call is in progress press & hold the MFB 2 seconds to transfer the call between the phone and the headphone.
Last number redial	When phone is paired with headphone but no call is in progress, double press the MFB to redial the last number.
Answer second cell "call waiting"	Double press the MFB to place our next cell on hold and answer an incoming 2nd call. Double press again as needed to switch between calls.
Turn headphones "Off"	Press and hold the MFB for 3 seconds until your beer the "Power Off" prompt and LED indicator shots off.
Sir/George Voice function	Press and hold the "pairing" for 3-4 seconds
Voice command	While listening to audio, press and hold one "pin" button for 3-4 seconds to send voice commands.

10. Auxiliary Input Jack

The auxiliary input jack allows you to use your iB90 Bluetooth headphones as normal headphones so that you can listen to music on any non-Bluetooth device that is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connect a stereo audio cable with 3.5mm plugs on both ends to the auxiliary input jack on the bottom of the 'L' earpiece of your IB98 headphones, and to the headphone jack of your auxiliary music source.

Your iB98 headphones should be in the Power "Off" mode. Use the volume and track navigation controls on your music player as your would with any normal headphones.

In-Line Control with Microphone

Model I398 includes an in-line, multi-function button that allows you to answer and end phone calls 'hands-free'. You may also be able to control the music playback if your specific phone model provides for control of those features through the headphone jack.

Answer / End Calls

When an incoming call is received, briefly press the in-line multi-function button once to answer the call, and speak into the microphone. To end the call, briefly press the in-line multi-function button again.

Music Playback Control

Press the in-line multi-function button once to begin playback and once again to pause playback. Press the in-line multi-function button twice to skip to the next track, or three times to skip back to the previous track.

Hold the multi-function button about 3 seconds, IB98 turn to Siri/Google Voice function.

Travel Pouch

To keep your headphones clean, store them in the included travel pouch when not in use. The L and R earpieces fold flat for convenient storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Reception is noisy or intermittent

Make sure that the headphones and the paired device are within the Bluetooth operating range of approximately 33-feet. Make sure the headphones are fully charged as well.

2. No Sound/No ANC

Make sure that your headphones are properly paired and connected with your Bluetooth enabled smartphone or music player. Refer to the "Pairing" instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with your phone or music player if necessary.

The rechargeable battery in your headphones may be exhausted and need to be recharged. Refer to the "Charging Your Headphones" instructions in this manual.

3. Unable to Pair/Connect

The pairing settings between the headphones and your smartphone or music player may have been erased or deleted. Follow the "Pairing" instructions in this manual to re-pair and reconnect the devices. Turn off any other Bluetooth devices that are not being used to reduce external interference.

4. Some Functions Do Not Work

Your specific model of smartphone may not support some of the functions described in this manual. Refer to the manual supplied with your phone for further information.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Always remember to turn your headphones off if they will not be used for a long period of time. Do not expose your headphones to extremely hot or cold temperatures for extended periods. Do not expose them to direct sunlight or leave them in places such as the dashboard of your car on a hot day. Prevent water or any other liquids from entering the cabinets of your headphones.

Protect Your Hearing

Using these, or any headphones at high volume levels for long periods can result in permanent hearing damage. Always start listening with volume controls on your headphones and your paired smartphone or music player at a low level and then gradually increase the volume controls to a comfortable listening level.

Important Notes

• It is dangerous and illegal (in some jurisdictions) to use headphones when you are driving a car, riding a bicycle or motorcycle, or operating a watercraft. No words of local laws and regulations.
• Do not use these headphones in situations where they might cause distractions or prevent you from hearing warning sounds.
• There are no user serviceable parts in these headphones. Do not attempt any service or repairs on your own. Refer to the warranty for service, repair or replacement information.

FCC Information

This equipment complies with FCC excitation exposure limits set to the for an uncontrolled environment.
This document comprises with royalty Canada name: internal (S\$ reserves). Operations is subject to the following two contributors: (1) this brand's market co-interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with Part 16 of the FCC Rules, operation is subject to the following two conditions:
[5] This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

- Warming Changes or modifications to this cell not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could send the user's authority to operate the equipment.

• MEL: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class of digital device, pursuant to Part 15 (after 11.10.16), these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates, uses and can isolate radio frequency one gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause the null interference in all other circumstances.
  However, there is no guarantee that trust otherwise will not matter in particular installation. It is equipment due to 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:

• Resident or relocate the receiving agenda.

• To size the separation between the excipients, and received
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the center or an expedenced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC ID: EMOiB9B

IC·9868-1808

LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY

iHome Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI), warrants this product to be free from defects 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 satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased. Should this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period, SDI will repair or at its discretion, replace this product without charge. This decision is subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center authorized by Customer Service.
If service is required, please call Customer Service at 1-800-288-2792 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions. A copy of the sales receipt is required to validate in-warranty coverage.
Disclaimer of Warranty
NOTE. This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover (i) products which have been damaged by negligence or with/without actions, misuse or accident, or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (ii) cracked or broken cabinets, or units damaged by excessive heat; (iii) damage to digital media players, CD's or type cassettes (if applicable); (iv) the cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service Center and its return to the owner.
This warranty is sole only in the United States of America and does not extend to owners of the product other than to the original purchaser. In no event will SOI or any of its affiliates, contractors, resellers, their officers, directors, shareholders, members or agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages, any lost profits, actual, exemplary or punitive damages. (Some state do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damages, so these restrictions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Your acknowledgment and agreement to fully and completely slide by the above mentioned disclaimer of warranty is contractually binding to you upon your transfer of currency (money order, cashier's check, or credit card) for purchase of your SBI product.

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