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Playing Audio via Bluetooth 

1.  Press and release the 

Mode Button

 as needed until the “BT” indicator icon appears on 

the display.

2.  Press the       

Play/Pause/Presets Button

 on the unit to play, pause and resume play of 

audio from your linked Bluetooth device.

3. Press the 

– Button

 to go to the previous track (or start of current track). 

Press the 

+

 

Button

 to advance to the next track.

4.  Press the  

 

  or  

 

    

Buttons

 to adjust the volume on the unit. You may need to adjust the 

volume on your device, too.

5.  When done listening, press the 

Power Button

 to turn the unit off.

NOTE: Bluetooth audio is only available when unit is in Bluetooth mode.

Using the Speakerphone 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 and the cabinet 

flashes green. “CALL” will flash on the display. Adjust call volume on your device and/or 
on the unit as needed.

 

Press the     

  

Voice Button

 to answer the call; press the      

Play/Pause/Presets Button

 to 

ignore the call or to end an active call. Press the     

  

Voice Button

 to answer a second call 

and place the first on hold (press again to switch between calls).

Summary of Contents for iBT297v2

Page 1: ...297v2 instruction manual P1 Bluetooth Color Changing Dual Alarm Clock Radio with USB Charging and Voice Control Questions Contact Customer Service at 1 800 288 2792 iBT297v2 English IB April 2 2019 with USB Char ...

Page 2: ...M Radio Setting and Using FM Presets 9 Using FM Radio in Other Countries Charging Devices via USB Port 10 Pairing Your Bluetooth Device 11 Playing Audio Via Bluetooth Using the Speakerphone Feature 12 Color Change Mode Using the Voice Control Feature 13 Replacing and Installing Clock Backup Battery 14 Troubleshooting 15 Maintenance 16 Consumer Product Safety Guide 17 FCC Information 18 Warranty 19...

Page 3: ...s Button Mode Button Color Mode Button Snooze Display Dimmer Button Volume Down Button Play Pause Presets Button End Calls Volume Up Button Voice Control Button Alarm 1 Button Alarm 2 Button Power Button Minus Settings Button Sleep Button Time Set DST Button Backup Battery Compartment Remove the pull tab before initial use to activate the Sure Alarm battery backup system Pull Tab iBT297v2 ...

Page 4: ...me Set Button until the display flashes Press the or Buttons to adjust selections and tap Time Set to confirm Do this for time year month and date All done R E S E T RESET T E S T TEST Automatic DST This product can automatically change your clock in March and November for daylight savings time To enable hold the Time Set Button for 5 full seconds You ll notice the display indicates DST Off Now pres...

Page 5: ... mode for 5 seconds 2s MODE iHome iBT297v2 COLOR Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it discoverable by turning on Bluetooth mode Press the Mode Button on the iBT297v2 as needed until the BT indicator icon appears on the display Press and hold the Bluetooth Pairing Button on the back of the unit for 2 seconds A voice prompt will confirm pairing mode is active Select iHome iBT297v2 on your device...

Page 6: ...ive Indicator Sleep Mode Indicator Bluetooth Pairing Indicator PM AM Indicators Color Mode Fade Fast 1 Color Pulse Sky Lamp Off Time Alarm Time Radio Frequency Display Low Backup Battery Indicator Current Mode Bluetooth FM Radio ...

Page 7: ...ill flash Press the or Buttons to adjust to the current year 4 Press the Time Set Button to confirm the year The month will flash Press the or Buttons to adjust to the current month 5 Press the Time Set Button to confirm the month The date will flash Press the or Buttons to adjust to the current date 6 Press the Time Set Button to confirm the date and exit clock setting mode 2 beeps will confirm clock se...

Page 8: ...Bluetooth You will wake to the currently linked Bluetooth device If no device is detected the alarm will default to the last tone selected Wake to FM radio Press the Alarm Button to confirm Press the Presets Button to select an FM preset to wake to or press the or Buttons to tune in a desired wake to station Wake to Tone Press the Alarm Button to confirm Press the or Buttons to select the desired to...

Page 9: ...n to temporarily silence the alarm for the set duration 9 minutes is the default Snooze can be used several times during the one hour alarm cycle To adjust the brightness of the display press the Snooze Display Dimmer Button during normal operation when no alarm is sounding to cycle through the brightness display settings including OFF This unit allows you to sleep to the current sound source for ...

Page 10: ...tton 2 beeps will sound to confirm the preset has been assigned Repeat steps 2 5 until you have set up to 6 preset stations 6 To listen to a preset FM station at any time turn on FM radio mode and press the Play Pause Presets Button to cycle to the desired preset 9 P10 FM Radio Extend the FM antenna for best reception 1 Press and release the Mode Button as needed until the FM indicator icon and cur...

Page 11: ...ur device using the charger that came with it NOTE Unit must be plugged into working outlet to charge devices R E S E T RESET T E S T TEST Using FM Radio in Other Countries Different areas of the world use different FM frequency steps and ranges By default this unit is set to USA frequency steps To use the radio outside the USA 1 Make sure unit is OFF 2 Press and hold the Mode Button for 10 second...

Page 12: ...luetooth capable device to the iBT297v2 Once your device is paired the iBT297v2 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 Press and release the Mode Button as needed until the BT indicator icon appears on the display 3 Press and hold the Bluetooth Pairing Button locate...

Page 13: ... too 5 When done listening press the Power Button to turn the unit off NOTE Bluetooth audio is only available when unit is in Bluetooth mode Using the Speakerphone 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 and the cabinet flashes green CALL will flash on the display Adjust call vol...

Page 14: ...colors to warm white light for maximum illumination OFF Turns cabinet lights OFF Using the Voice Control feature NOTE The unit must be powered on and linked to an iOS or Android Bluetooth device to use Voice Control Press and hold the Voice Button for 2 seconds and wait for beep to activate voice control with Siri or Google Assistant CALL will flash on the display Voice control requires an active i...

Page 15: ...the batteries are replaced 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the battery door located on the bottom of the unit Remove the battery door If replacing battery remove the exhausted battery 2 Insert 1 fresh CR2450 battery in the backup battery compartment Make sure the side of the battery is facing you see illustration 3 Replace the battery door and screw shut Do not over tighten Confirm that the...

Page 16: ...ice with iBT297v2 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 and put it in Bluetooth mode it will automatically link with the last previously paired Bluetooth device if the device is still within range about 33 feet To pair with a different device follow pairing instructions on pa...

Page 17: ...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 Maintenance P17 16 ...

Page 18: ...st to have a clear area from where the cable exits the unit to where it is plugged into an AC socket 6 Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only using a warm damp cloth Do not use solvents etc 7 Objects and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on the product 8 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended b...

Page 19: ...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 w...

Page 20: ...amaged by negligence or 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 Sta...

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