Model: iBT28 Instruction Manual (English) Print color : Black text on white paper Size of manual: 178mmW x 178mmH Date: Nov 5, 2013 Page 1 Model: iBT28 Color Changing Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock Speaker System with USB Charging and FM Radio download QR code reader app and scan Questions? Visit www.ihome.
Page 2 Table of Contents Controls and indicators 1 iBT28 Quick Start 2 Display / Using Bluetooth 3 Setting the Time / Setting the Alarms 4 Operating the Alarm / Listening to FM Radio 5 Using the Unit in Other Countries / Playing your Aux-in Audio Device / Charging a Device with the USB Port 6 Color Change Mode / Dimmer Mode / Bedtime Sleep Mode 7 Installing/Replacing the Clock Backup Battery 8 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 9 Trouble Shooting 10 Warranty Information 11 Maintenance
Page 3 FCC Information FCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC ID: EMOIBT28 IC: 986B-IBT28 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 4 Controls and Indicators Top panel Pairing/Mode Button Alarm 1 Button Press and hold to pair Bluetooth devices Press to toggle between Bluetooth, FM radio and Aux-in modes Set and arm/disarm Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Button Power/Alarm Reset Button Set and arm/disarm Alarm 2 Press to turn unit ON or OFF, reset alarm when sounding Color Button Press to cycle color settings Time Set/Sleep Button Press for sleep timer Press and hold for time setting Raise Volume Button Raise volume Reverse/Minus Sett
Page 5 iBT28 Quick Start 1: power 2: Bluetooth pairing: first time use If you experience any trouble pairing your device, see the Using Bluetooth section of this booklet on page 3. RESET R ESET TEST T EST Attach AC adaptor cable to the DC adapter jack on back of the iBT28 and plug the other end into a wall socket to play aux device or radio. Remove the tab from the battery backup compartment.
Page 6 Display Bluetooth indicator: • Flashes during pairing • Solid when linked device is present • Audio waves when Bluetooth audio is playing/paused Aux-in mode indicator Low Backup Battery indicator Alarm 1 and 2 indicators Alarm is armed and will sound at set time PM indicator Time display AM indicator FM radio mode indicator display Sleep mode indicator Alarm display indicator Mode/Bedtime Sleep Timer/ FM station/alarm time display Wake to indicator Using Bluetooth Pairing This unit featu
Page 7 Setting the Time 1. Press and hold the Time Set/Sleep Button. The time will flash and a beep will sound. Press the – or + Button to set the correct time (press and hold for rapid setting). Remember to set the correct AM or PM time. The AM and PM Indicators are located to the left of the time digits. 2. Press either the or Button at any time during clock setting to toggle the display between 24 hour (military) and 12 hour (standard) display mode.
Page 8 Operating the Alarm At the set time, the alarm will sound for 1 hour. If waking to Aux-in, make sure your device is connected to the aux-in audio cable and has an hour of music in it or is set to repeat. 1. To turn off the sounding alarm and reset it to come on at the same time the following day, press and release the The alarm sound will stop but the alarm icon will remain in the display, indicating the alarm is armed.
Page 9 Using the Unit in Other Countries Different regions of the world use different FM radio frequency steps and ranges. You will need to select the one that matches the standards in your region (USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, or CHINA). The default setting is USA; if you live in the US, you may skip this section. 1. Make sure the unit is OFF (not playing in any mode). Press and hold the + AND – Button together for about 5 seconds until “USA” appears in the lower part of the display and 1 beep sounds.
Page 10 Color Change Mode Color Change Mode can be accessed whether the unit is ON or OFF. There are 5 color settings. Press the Color Button to cycle through them. The settings are: • GLOW Slow color change (default): Colors slowly fade in and out continually from one color to the next. • 1 COLOR Select the current color by pressing the Color Button when the desired color is showing in Glow mode.
Page 11 Installing/Replacing the Clock Backup Battery Note: The CR2450 lithium battery is included in the unit. Please pull out the battery pull tab before you use the unit. This model is equipped with a battery backup circuit that will maintain the time and alarm time settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. The battery backup circuit will also operate the buzzer alarm to wake you up at the selected wake up time even if the power is out.
Page 12 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 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 future reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructions and on the unit. 1.
Page 13 Trouble Shooting Symptom Unit doesn’t respond (no power) Playing device but there is no sound Device didn’t charge up Sound is distorted Possible Problem Solution AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall outlet or the connector is not plugged into the power supply jack on the back of the unit Make sure the AC adaptor is properly connected to a working wall outlet and to the power supply jack on the unit Wall outlet is not functioning Plug another device into the same outlet to confirm the outlet
Page 14 Limited 1 Year Warranty Information 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.
