iHome iBT8080 User manual
instruction manual
Model: iBT8080
CHARGE
BEFORE
USE
Color Changing Rechargeable
Bluetooth Wireless Stereo
Speakers with Speakerphone
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBT8080. This product is designed to
provide high quality wireless sound for your iPad, iPhone, iPod, computer,
PDA or other Bluetooth audio device.
This instruction booklet explains the basic operation and care of the unit.
Please read them carefully and keep for future reference.
Maintenance
• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and
lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material should be placed
between it and the furniture.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water.
Stronger cleaning agents, such as benzene, thinner or similar materials
can damage the surface of the unit.
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iBT8080
What’s Included
• iBT80 speaker X 2
• Combination micro USB to USB charging cable/audio in cable x 2
• Carry strap x 2
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Carry strap
iBT80 iBT80
Combination
micro USB to USB cable/audio cable
iBT8080
Front
Microphone
Back
Bluetooth/
Speakerphone
Button
Color Mode Button
(press and hold for
Battery Review)
Lower/Raise Volume
Buttons
Charging/
Aux-in
USB port
Carry Strap
Channel
Meet Your iBT8080
Bottom
Top
Power On/O
Switch
Charging/Bluet
ooth Status
Indicator Light
Carry Strap
Channel
(lantern mode)
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Getting Started: Carry Strap
The iBT8080 has two channels to attach the
included carry strap, one on the bottom to hang
the unit like a lantern, and one on the lower back
of the unit. To attach the carry strap, form a small
loop in one end of the carry strap. Insert this loop
through the desired channel, then pull the
loop back through the larger loop formed in the
carry strap to tighten.
Charging the Unit
CHARGE UNIT BEFORE USE/KEEP UNIT OFF FOR FASTER CHARGING
1. Connect the micro USB plug on the included combination cable to the
micro USB Charging/Aux-in USB Port on the side of the unit.
2. Connect the standard USB plug end of the cable to a power USB port
on a computer, a USB AC adaptor or other USB charging device. For
first time use, charge unit for about 4 hours. The status indicator LED
on top of the unit turns solid red while charging and turns o once unit
is fully charged.
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Charge via computer USB port, USB AC adaptor or other powered USB port
iHome iBT80 USB port
Computer USB port
Computer
connected to
working outlet
iHome iBT80 USB port
USB AC adaptor
(not included)
USB AC adaptor
connected to working outlet
OR
3.To review the charging status of the unit while it is charging, press and
hold the Color Mode Button. The cabinet lights will flash green from
bottom to top for 12 seconds to show unit is charging.
Reviewing Battery Charge Level
(Charger is Disconnected and unit is ON)
1. Press and hold the Color Mode Button when unit is ON but not
charging (micro USB cable not connected) to enter Battery Review
Mode. The cabinet lights will blink and built-in voice will announce the
current battery level.
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TIP: On some iOS (Apple)
devices, you can view the
iBT8080 battery status on your
device’s screen. When device is
paired and connected, look for a
vertical battery icon next to the
Bluetooth icon on the upper
right corner of the
device’s screen.
LowVery Low
RED GREEN
Good High
iBT8080
Left Speaker
Right Speaker
Power ON both
speakers
within 10
seconds for
Wireless
Stereo
Getting Started: First Time Use
Wireless Stereo
Each of your iBT8080 speakers are pre-synced to one
another for Wireless Stereo operation. This sync is
permanent (neither speaker can be synced with a
dierent or third speaker).
Slide the Power O/On Switch located on the bottom
of each speaker to ON to turn it on and start Wireless
Stereo link. Tones will sound and each speaker will flash
green while attempting to establish a link. The indicator
on the top of each speaker will glow green when the
Wireless Stereo link is successful and an audio prompt
will identify each speaker as left channel or right
channel. After successful Wireless Stereo linking, the
speakers will enter Bluetooth pairing mode (see below).
After first time power on, user must pair manually (see
page 6).
NOTE: Once speakers are linked, powering OFF one
speaker will also turn the other speaker o. To turn
that speaker back on, move the Power O/On Switch
to OFF then back to ON.
Wireless Stereo is not working
If Wireless Stereo link fails or does not work, make sure both speakers are
powered on within 10 seconds. If problem remains, turn both speakers o and
reset the Wireless Stereo sync. Please follow the steps below to reconnect both
speakers:
1 Power On one speaker (Slide Power On/O Switch to ON). The green
cabinet LED will flash.
2 Within 10 seconds, press and hold the Bluetooth Button and Volume "-"
Button at the same time
for 3 seconds. Keep speaker powered on.
3 Repeat above steps with the other speaker and wait for them to
reconnect.
Note: If step 2 is not completed within 10 seconds, please power O the
speaker and repeat.
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Pairing Your Device
Pairing is the set-up process to introduce your Bluetooth-capable device to
the iBT8080. Once your device is paired, the iBT8080 can recognize it and
you can play your audio through it.
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it “discoverable”
by turning on Bluetooth mode (check in Options or
Settings).
2. Slide the Power On/O Switch to ON to turn on the
iBT8080. The first time the unit is powered on, it will
enter auto-pairing mode: the unit will beep and the
Bluetooth status indicator light on top of the unit will
flash quickly while the unit attempts to pair. (If Color
Mode is on, the cabinet lights will flash blue and red.)
“iHome iBT8080” should appear in your device’s
Bluetooth menu. Select “iHome iBT8080” on device to
begin/complete pairing. If prompted for a passcode, enter
“1234” on your device’s keypad. 1 beep will sound and the
Bluetooth status indicator light will appear solid blue (in
Color Mode, cabinet will flash blue twice), indicating the
iBT8080 paired and ready to play music. There should
also be an indication on your device. If no device is
successfully paired within 3 minutes the iBT8080 will
default to previous mode.
3. To pair with a dierent device or at a dierent time, make
sure unit is powered on, then press and hold the
Bluetooth/Speakerphone Button for 2 seconds. Select
“iHome iBT8080” on device to pair.
Once the iBT8080 is paired to a device, it will attempt to
autolink when the device is within range (about 33 feet).
Manual Pairing
1. Slide the Power O/On Switch on each speaker to ON.
Wireless Stereo linking should take about 10 seconds.
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth/Speakerphone Button
(located on the back) on the left speaker for 2 seconds.
3. Select “iHome iBT8080” on your device’s Bluetooth menu
to complete pairing.
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Pairing with a Single iBT8080 Speaker (Mono Operation)
To use a single speaker, just turn one on instead of both. To use both speakers
separately, turn on and pair each speaker separately with a dierent device. When
separately paired speakers are returned to within Wireless Stereo range, each will
maintain separate pairing unless one is powered o then powered back on, in which
case it will attempt Wireless Stereo linking.
Note: Each separately paired speaker will appear on your device as “iHome
iBT8080” (just as when you pair both speakers together). You can select the
desired instance or remove “iHome iBT8080” and re-pair unit(s) again.
Playing Audio Via Bluetooth
1. Slide the Power O/On Switch on BOTH speakers to ON within 10 seconds.
Following Wireless Stereo linking,the Bluetooth status indicator will glow solid
blue when a linked device is in range and detected. You can then listen to audio
streamed wirelessly from your paired Bluetooth device.
2. Use controls on your Bluetooth device to adjust volume and to play, pause and
navigate tracks.
3. Press the –or +Button to adjust the iBT8080 volume. You can also adjust
volume on your device.
4. When done listening, slide the Power O/On Switch to OFF on both speakers.
Speakerphone Operation
NOTE: The unit must be powered on and linked to a Bluetooth phone to receive a
call.
1. When a call is received, playing music is muted to hear the ring tone and the
cabinet lights flash green. Press the Bluetooth/Speakerphone Button to
answer the call, or press and hold to reject the call. For call waiting function,
press the button again to answer a second call, and once more to return to the
original call. Press and hold to end the current call and return to a remaining
call.
2. When a call is completed, press the Bluetooth/Speakerphone Button to end
the call and resume previous function.
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Playing Audio via Aux In
1. Connect micro USB charging/audio cable to the Charging/Aux-in USB Port on
the side of the unit and connect the 3.5mm audio plug end to the headphone or
line-out jack on your audio device.
2. Slide the Power On/O Switch to ON turn the unit ON.
3. Power on the audio device and use the controls on the device to play or pause
audio and to navigate tracks.
4. Press the –or +Button to adjust the system volume. You can also adjust
volume on your device.
5. When done listening, slide the Power On/O Switch to OFF turn the unit OFF.
Remember to turn o your device, too.
Using Color Modes
There are six color modes, which you cycle through in this order:
a. Slow Fade (colors slowly fade from one into the next
b. Fast Change (colors change rapidly)
c. One Color (select a favorite color)
d. Pulse to Music (lights flash to the beat of the music)
e. Preset Pulsing (each light array pulses through its own preset pattern of colors)
f. O (no display)
1. Slide the Power On/O Switch to ON turn the unit ON.
2. Press the Color Mode Button repeatedly to cycle to the desired color mode.
For One Color mode, first cycle to Fast Change mode and press the Color Mode
Button when the desired color appears. For Pulse to Music, make sure the volume
on your connected Bluetooth device is above 30%.
3. When done, slide the Power On/O Switch to OFF turn the unit OFF.
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