ITB196B - Soundbar iLive - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	iLive
Model	ITB196B
Product Type	Soundbar
Dimensions (W x H x D)	40.0 x 2.5 x 3.5 inches
Weight	4.5 lbs
Power Source	AC adapter (included)
Power Consumption	30W
Audio Output	2 x 15W total 30W
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0
Connectivity	Bluetooth, AUX (3.5mm), USB-A, Optical
Remote Control	Included (battery type: CR2025)
Wall Mountable	Yes (bracket not included)
Speaker Drivers	4 x 2.5" full-range drivers
Frequency Response	100 Hz - 20 kHz
Housing Material	Black plastic
Color	Black
Warranty	1 year limited
Box Contents	Soundbar, remote control, AC adapter, AUX cable, user manual
Usage	For TV, computer, or music streaming
Cleaning	Wipe with soft dry cloth, no liquids

Frequently Asked Questions - ITB196B iLive

How do I connect the soundbar to my TV via Bluetooth?

Turn on the soundbar and set it to Bluetooth mode by pressing the source button until 'BT' appears. On your TV, go to Bluetooth settings and select 'iLive ITB196B'. Pair when prompted.

Why is there no sound from the soundbar?

Check that the soundbar is powered on and the volume is not muted. Ensure the correct audio source is selected (Bluetooth, AUX, Optical). If using optical, verify the TV audio output is set to PCM.

How do I use the AUX input?

Connect a 3.5mm audio cable from your device to the AUX input on the soundbar. Press the source button until 'AUX' is displayed. Adjust volume as needed.

Can I mount the soundbar on the wall?

Yes, the soundbar has keyhole mounts on the back. Use appropriate wall anchors and screws (not included). Ensure the soundbar is level and securely attached.

What does the USB port do?

The USB port supports playback of MP3 music files from a USB flash drive. Connect the drive and select USB mode using the source button. Music plays automatically.

How do I sync the remote control?

Insert the CR2025 battery (included) with correct polarity. The remote works immediately. If not responding, replace the battery or check for obstructions.

The soundbar turns off automatically. How to disable auto-off?

This model has an auto-power-off feature after 15 minutes of inactivity. To disable, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the indicator blinks. Repeat to re-enable.

Can I connect multiple devices at once?

The soundbar supports one active source at a time. You can switch between connected devices using the source button on the remote or unit.

What is the optimal placement for the soundbar?

Place the soundbar centered below or above your TV at ear level. Keep at least 2 inches of space behind for audio clarity. Avoid placing in enclosed cabinets.

How do I reset the soundbar to factory defaults?

With the soundbar on, press and hold the 'Source' and 'Vol-' buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes rapidly. The unit will restart.

USER MANUAL ITB196B iLive

Long black rectangular electronic component with a small connector at the end (no visible text or symbols)

32" HD Soundbar with Bluetooth Wireless

User's Guide for Model ITB196B v1506-01

For the most up-to-date version of this User's Guide, go to www.iLiveElectronics.com

Safety Instructions & Warnings

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.

WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.

Important Safety Instructions

- Read these Instructions.

- Keep these Instructions.

- Heed all Warnings.

- Follow all instructions.

- Do not use this apparatus near water.

- Clean only with a dry cloth.

- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

- Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

FCC Warnings

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 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.

Additional Warnings and Precautions

- CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Avis: AFIN DE PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLÉCTRIQUES, FAITES CORRESPONDRE LA FICHE BLANCHE DE LA PRISE À LA FENTE LARGE, INSÉREZ TOTALEMENT.

- Mains 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.

- Caution and marking information is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.

- WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.

- Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

- CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

- 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.

- WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture surfaces with any type of soft, porous, or sensitive finish. As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet could cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We recommend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a piece of glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the risk of damage and/or staining.

- WARNING: Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.

- WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop 65). Wash hands after handling.

- This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.

Table of Contents

Setup 5

Features & Specifications

Power

Remote Battery

Includes

Orientation 6

Front View

Rear View

Speaker Inputs Detail

Speaker Controls (Right Side)

Remote 8

Bluetooth Wireless 9

Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time

Playing Audio Wirelessly

Learn Feature 9

What Is the Learn Feature?

Why Use the Learn Feature?

Using the Learn Feature

Audio Inputs 10

Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In)

Subwoofer Output

Optical Input

Line In

Company Information 12

Contact Information

Warranty

International Support

Features & Specifications

• 32" length
  • Supports Bluetooth
• Wireless range: 60 ft.
  • 2 channel stereo sound
  • Digital volume control
  • Full-function remote
• Learning remote control capability
  • Optical digital audio input
• Subwoofer output
  • Aux In (3.5mm audio input)
• RCA stereo audio inputs

Includes

• Remote control with 2 AAA batteries
• Optical audio cable
• AC/DC power adapter
  • Wall-mount hardware and instructions

Power

Plug the small end of the power cord into the DC Input on the back of the speaker, and the large plug into a standard wall outlet.

Remote Battery

Remote control: requires 2 AAA batteries (included).

Orientation

Front View

STATUS INDICATOR
Power Off Red Light
Optical Mode Amber Light
Aux In Mode White Light
Aux In Mode Green Light
Bluetooth Pairing Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Connected Blue Light

Rear View

Speaker Inputs Detail

Speaker Controls (Right Side)

Power Press to power the unit on or off.

Source Press to switch between Optical, Aux In, AUX, and Bluetooth modes.

Volume +/- Press to adjust the volume up or down.

Pair/Learn Press and hold to begin pairing to a Bluetooth device. With the unit off, press to begin using the Learn function.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time

1. Power on the unit by pressing the Power button.
2. Press the ✕ button on the remote to switch to Bluetooth Mode, indicated by a slowly flashing blue light. You can also press the Source button on the side of the unit.
3. Press and hold the Pair button on the side of the unit. The pairing indicator will flash blue quickly. When pairing, remain within 3 feet of the unit.

4. Use the controls on your Bluetooth device to select ITB196 in your Bluetooth settings to pair. If your device requests a password, enter the default password 0 0 0 0 . Refer to the user's manual for your specific device for instructions on pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices.

5. When successfully paired and connected, a beep will issue from the soundbar and the Pairing Indicator will display a solid blue light. After initial pairing, the unit will stay paired unless unpaired manually by the user or erased due to a reset of the device. If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, repeat the above steps.

Playing Audio Wirelessly

1. After pairing to a Bluetooth device, use the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device to select a track.
2. Play, pause or skip a selected track using the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device or the soundbar's remote.
3. Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will now be heard through the speakers.

Learn Feature

What Is the Learn Feature?

The Learn feature captures remote commands from your television remote, and teaches your bar speaker to operate when these commands are pressed. Power, volume and mute are a few examples of commands that the bar speaker can learn.

Why Use the Learn Feature?

Teaching the bar speaker remote commands will reduce the number of remotes needed, save time searching for remote codes, and improve the ease of operation.

Note: Not all functions of the sound bar will be available through your own remote control, such as bass and treble. Use the included remote for these functions. While ITB196 is able to learn most IR protocols, not all can be programmed.

Using the Learn Feature

1. With the power Off, press the Learn button on the unit. An indicator light will begin flashing red.
2. Press the button you desire to be learned on the included remote. For example: Volume +
3. The red light will continue to flash, and another indicator will display a blue light.
4. Press the corresponding button on your remote.
5. The red light will continue to flash, and another indicator will display a green light.
6. Press the Learn button on the unit.
7. The programmed button on your remote will now be able to control your sound bar. Note: It is necessary to program each button on your remote separately.
8. If the sound bar has failed to learn a command, the indicator will not display the green light. Please try another button.

Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In)

When connecting two products using an RCA cable (not included), match the colored ports to their corresponding plugs.

1. Connect the RCA cables (not included) to the RCA Stereo Inputs located on the back of the unit, and to the audio outputs on a television or other audio source.
2. Press the Power button to power on the unit.
3. Press the Source button to select Aux In, indicated by a white light.
4. Audio played through the television will now be heard through the speakers.

Subwoofer Output

The soundbar can be connected to a detached subwoofer by using another RCA cable (not included).

1. With the main stereo RCA cables connected, use another RCA cable (not included) to connect an external subwoofer to the Subwoofer Output.
2. When audio is played through any source, the speaker will automatically use the connected subwoofer.

Optical Input

You will need: An audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio Cable (included).

1. Connect the Digital Optical Audio Cable to the optical output on the audio source and to the Optical Input on the speaker bar.
2. Press the Power button to power the unit on.
3. Press the Source button repeatedly to switch to SPDIF Mode, indicated by a amber light.
4. Using the native controls on your connected device, make sure the audio settings are set to PCM or Optical Audio and are turned On.
5. Audio from the connected audio source will now be played through the speakers.

Important tips for optical audio:

Use the correct toslink cable and make sure that it is firmly seated in both source and sound bar sockets.

Optical output is activated on the source (they should see a red light emitting from the toslink socket). It may be labeled SPDIF in the setting menu of the source.

The optical output is set to output PCM and not Dolby Digital.

Line In

3.5 mm audio input cable not included.

1. Plug one end of a 3.5 mm audio input cable into the Line In on the unit and plug the other end of the cable into the audio output/headphone output on an MP3 Player or other audio source.
2. Press the Power button to power the unit on.
3. Press the Source button to select Line In, indicated by a green light.
4. Audio played through the connected device will now be heard through the speakers. Use the controls on the connected device to play, pause, or skip selected tracks.

Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux In) - Detail

Optical Input - Detail

Line In Line In - Detail

Contact Information

Website: www.iLiveElectronics.com

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Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215

Warranty

For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User's Guide, go to: www.iLiveElectronics.com

International Support

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