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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 

Mode

 Button for about 5 seconds until  

 

“USA” appears in the lower part of display and 1 beep sounds. Press and release the 

 or 

+

 Button to select your region.

2.  Press and release the Mode Button again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the radio frequency setting mode.    Two 

beeps will confirm radio frequency setting. 

 

Color Change Mode

Color Change Mode

 can be accessed whether the unit is ON or OFF. There are 4 color settings. Press the 

Color

 

Button to cycle through them. The settings are: 

 

• FADE 

Slow color change (default): Colors slowly fade in and out continually from one color to the next.

 

• FAST 

Fast color change: colors change quickly from one to another through the color spectrum.

  • 1 COLOR Select the last color. 

NOTE: To manually cycle to a desired color, press and release the

    

 

–  or +  Button as needed while the unit is OFF (this function is not available while the unit is ON).

 

• NONE  Turns off cabinet color effect.

Dimmer Mode

When unit is in normal mode (no alarm is sounding), press the 

Snooze/Dimmer

 Button to cycle through display 

brightness settings, including OFF. Settings affect both the display backlight and cabinet LED. 

Bedtime Sleep Mode

This unit has a 

Bedtime Sleep

 feature which gradually lowers the volume of playing audio over a set time then turns off.

1.  Press and release the 

Time Set/Sleep

 Button as needed to cycle to the desired sleep setting: 120, 90, 60, 30, 15   minutes  or 

Off (cancels sleep mode and turns unit off).

2.  To set sleep volume, press the      or        Buttons. Sleep volume does not effect normal or alarm volume settings.

3.  During sleep mode, press the 

Time Set/Sleep

 Button to view the sleep time remaining. Press again to set sleep to the next lowest 

setting. 

4.  To cancel sleep mode and turn the unit off, press and release the      Button at any time during sleep mode.

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Using the 

iBT290

Summary of Contents for iBT290

Page 1: ...Model iBT290 instruction manual Bluetooth Wireless Color Changing Dual Alarm FM Clock Radio with USB Charging Questions Contact Customer Service at 1 800 288 2792 ...

Page 2: ...or future reference 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 ...

Page 3: ...ning the Unit in Other Countries Color Change Mode 9 Dimmer Mode Bedtime Sleep Mode 9 Pairing Your Device Via Bluetooth 10 Playing Audio Via Bluetooth Using the Speakerphone feature 11 Playing Audio Via Aux in Device 12 Charging Devices via USB Port 12 Replacing Installing Backup Batteries 13 Troubleshooting 14 Consumer Product Safety Guide 15 16 FCC Information 17 Warranty 18 ...

Page 4: ...iBT290 3 Included iBT290 system 100V 240V universal AC adaptor power adaptor iBT290 ...

Page 5: ...Bluetooth audio Set and select FM radio presets Press and hold to pair Bluetooth device Answer Call and Forward Plus Settings Button Press to raise selected setting End Call and Reverse Minus Settings Button Press to lower selected setting Time Set Sleep Button Press for sleep timer Press and hold for time setting Press to select Bluetooth Radio or Aux mode Snooze Dimmer Button Press to silence al...

Page 6: ...e backup battery compartment located on the bottom of the unit See page 13 for deatails on installing and replacing backup batteries 5 Using the iBT290 FM antenna R E S E T RESET T E S T TEST Wake to indicator PM indicator AM indicator Sleep mode indicator Time display Low Backup Battery indicator FM radio mode indicator Bluetooth Pairing indicator Aux mode indicator Mode Bedtime Sleep Timer FM st...

Page 7: ... or Button when display is flashing during clock setting to toggle the display between 24 hour military and 12 hour standard display mode The AM PM indicators will not appear when display is in 24 hour mode 5 Press the Time Set Sleep Button again or no button press within 10 seconds to exit the clock setting mode 2 beeps will confirm clock setting is complete Setting and Using the Alarm This unit ...

Page 8: ... for details on setting presets To wake to Tone Press the Alarm Button to confirm Tone as alarm source then press and release the or Button as needed to preview and cycle through the four tones 4 Press and release the Alarm Button again then press and release the or Button to adjust the alarm volume Note that alarm volume is stored separately from standard volume 5 Press and release the Alarm Butt...

Page 9: ...stening to FM Radio Setting up the Antenna Extend the FM wire antenna fully for best reception Do not strip alter or attach to other antennas Tuning and Playing the Radio 1 Press and release the Mode Button as needed to select FM radio mode 2 When FM mode is selected press the or Button to tune the radio to a desired station The current radio frequency appears in the lower part of the display Pres...

Page 10: ...ange colors change quickly from one to another through the color spectrum 1 COLOR Select the last color NOTE To manually cycle to a desired color press and release the or Button as needed while the unit is OFF this function is not available while the unit is ON NONE Turns off cabinet color effect Dimmer Mode When unit is in normal mode no alarm is sounding press the Snooze Dimmer Button to cycle t...

Page 11: ...dicating the iBT290 is in pairing mode iHome iBT290 should appear in your device s Bluetooth menu Select iHome iBT290 to connect it If prompted for a passcode enter 1234 on your device s keypad Using the iBT290 10 5 If pairing is successful PAIRED will appear on the display 2 beeps will sound and the cabinet will flash blue twice indicating the iBT290 is ready to play music There should also be an...

Page 12: ...ne feature 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 CALL will flash on the display and the cabinet will flash green Press the Talk Button to answer the call press and hold the End Button to ignore the call For call waiting function press the Talk Button to place a currently active call ...

Page 13: ...the unit press and release the Button Make sure to turn off your audio device too Charging a Device with the USB Port A 1 Amp USB port is located on the back of the unit for charging devices while the unit is connected to AC power Connect one end of a compatible USB cable not included into the standard USB port on the unit and the other end into the device you wish to charge Some devices require p...

Page 14: ...onnected to the AC outlet to maintain all of your settings otherwise it will be necessary to reset the time and alarm time after the battery is replaced 1 Place unit face down Locate the battery backup compartment found on the bottom of the unit 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the battery compartment cover Remove the cover and remove the exhausted CR2450 battery 3 Insert a fresh CR2450 batter...

Page 15: ...he clock radio and any other settings Trouble pairing device computer with iBT290 Bluetooth implementation varies depending on your device s hardware and operating system Please see our website for updates on pairing When you power ON the unit it will automatically link with the last previously paired Bluetooth device if the device is still within range about 33 feet Make sure your device is worki...

Page 16: ... installation such as a bookcase or cabinet which may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 3 Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 4 Power Sources The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked ...

Page 17: ...e personnel when A the power supply cable or plug has been damaged B objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure C the unit has been exposed to rain D the unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged E the unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally 12 Periods of Nonuse If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time such a...

Page 18: ...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 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B IC S...

Page 19: ...r willful 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 tape cassettes if applicable iv the cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service Center and its return to the owner This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and do...

Page 20: ...manual iBT290 Eng IB removed Aux in cable Size 153mm x 120mm Printing color Black Dec 13 2016 P1 Bluetooth Wireless Color Changing Dual Alarm FM Clock Radio with USB Charging Questions Contact Customer Service at 1 800 288 2792 ...

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