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For Models That Use Lithium Batteries

• Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled, shorted, 

recharged, exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures & not handled 
appropriately

•  

Do not place loose batteries in a pocket, purse, or other container 
containing metal 

  objects, do not mix with used or other battery types, or store with hazard-

ous or combustible materials.  

•  Store in cool, dry, ventilated area. 
•  Follow applicable laws and regulations for transport and disposal.

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 

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re 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.   

Water and Moisture

 – The unit should not be used near water. For example: 

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a 

wet basement. 

2.   

Ventilation

 – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does 

not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated 

on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block ventilation openings.  

Also, it should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or 

cabinet, which may impede the 

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ow 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 ampli

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ers) 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 on the appliance.

5.   

Power-Cable Protection

 – Power supply cables should be routed so that 

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against 

them.  It is always best 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 as recommended.  See the 

Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions.

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 by the product 

manufacturer.

9.  

Lightning and Power Surge Protection

 – Unplug the unit from the wall 

socket and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm 

or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will 

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

10. 

Overloading

 – Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords, or integral 

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of 

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re or electric shock.

11. 

Damage Requiring Service

 – The unit should be serviced by quali

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ed 

service 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 as a month or longer, the power cable should be unplugged from 

the unit to prevent damage or  corrosion.

13. 

Servicing

 – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those 

methods described in the user’s operating instructions.  Service methods not 

covered in the operating instructions should be referred to quali

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ed service 

personnel.

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 

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nish. 

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 thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit.

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 

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rst return it to the store 

where it was originally purchased. Should this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required 

by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period, SDI will repair or, at its 

discretion, replace this product without charge. This decision is subject to veri

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cation of the 

defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center authorized by 

SDI Customer Service. The product must include proof of purchase, including date of purchase. 

An out-of-warranty fee for service will be charged for units that are received without proof of 

purchase.
Before returning this product for service, please 

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rst replace the batteries (if applicable) with 

fresh ones, as exhausted or defective batteries are the most common cause of problems 

encountered.
If service is still required:
1.   Call SDI Customer Service at 1-800-288-2792 for Return Authorization and for the 

address of the Factory Service Center. 

2.   Remove the batteries (if applicable) and pack the unit in a well padded, heavy corrugated 

box SDI is not responsible for damage that occurs during shipping to the Factory Service 

Center.

3.   Enclose a photocopy of your sales receipt, credit card statement, or other proof of the 

date of purchase, if within the warranty period. Also include your name and address 

information, a brief description for why the unit is being returned, and the return 

authorization number. No unit can be processed without a return authorization  number.

4.   Write the return authorization number on the side of the shipping package and send the 

unit prepaid and insured to the Factory Service Center address authorized by SDI 

Customer Service.

Disclaimer of Warranty
NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. 

It does not cover (i) products which have been damaged by negligence or willful actions, misuse 

or accident, or which have been modi

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ed 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 does not extend to owners of the 

product other than to the original purchaser. In no event will SDI or any of its af

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liates, contractors, 

resellers, their of

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cers, directors, 

shareholders, members or agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or 

incidental damages, any lost pro

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ts, actual, exemplary or punitive damages. (Some states do 

not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damages, so these 

restrictions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you speci

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c legal rights, and you may 

also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Your acknowledgement and agreement to fully and completely abide by the above mentioned 

disclaimer of warranty is contractually binding to you upon your transfer of currency (money 

order, cashier's check, or credit card) for purchase of your SDI product.

© 2014 SDI Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved

Questions? Visit www.ihome.com 

or call 1-800-288-2792 Toll Free

iBT73-140514-A 

Printed in China

FCC ID: EMOIBT73

IC: 986B-IBT73

Model: iBT73 (Front)
IB (English) 
Size: 324Wmm x 200Hmm
Color: Print  in Black color
Date: May 14, 2014

Questions? Visit www.ihome.com

FCC Information
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 

environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other 

antenna or transmitter.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject 

to the following two conditions: 

(1)  this device may not cause interference, and 

(2)  this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired 

  

operation of the device.

The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 

and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF 

exposure and compliance.

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.

•   Warning: Changes or modi

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cations 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.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

QDID: B020770

IMPORTANT

Read before proceeding
If you have any question regarding the operation or use of this product, please visit 

www.ihome.com 

to view answers to frequently asked questions.

To learn more about this and other iHome products, please visit us online at 

www.ihome.com

Model iBT73

GlowTunes Bluetooth
     

 Rechargeable

Mini Speaker

CHARGE

BEFORE

USE

Bluetooth Mode

Aux-in Mode

Model: iBT73 (Back)
IB (English) 
Size: 324Wmm x 184Hmm
Color: Print in Black color
Date: May 14, 2014

Audio/

Charging Jack

to play

to play

to pair, then play

Off/On/

Bluetooth 

Switch

Charging/Pairing

LED

Speaker front view

Speaker left view

Speaker back view

Speaker right view

Locking and Unlocking the iBT73

To compress and lock speaker, gently press speaker down from the 
top and twist clockwise to lock in place.
To unlock and expand the speaker, grip the top and bottom and give a 
small twist counter-clockwise. DO NOT pull hard once open, as the 
built in spring will automatically extend the speaker to its proper 
position.

Charging the iBT73

The iBT73 is powered by a rechargeable battery in the speaker. 

Make 

sure to charge speaker before use.

• Connect the micro-USB plug to the             Audio/Charging jack on 

the speaker.

• Connect the larger USB plug to a powered USB port, such as that on 

a computer. Your computer should be connected to a wall outlet 
when speaker is charging. The light on the speaker will turn to solid 
red while charging and turn off when fully charged.

• If the blue LED dims, or you notice sound distortion at higher 

volumes, or there is no sound at all it's time to recharge the batteries. 
Note: the LED Lighting Effects may still work even in low battery 
conditions. 

Using Bluetooth with the iBT73

• Slide  the  of 

Off/On/Bluetooth Switch

 on the speaker to the 

Bluetooth position (    ). The light will flash blue and red and a tone will 
sound as the speaker attempts to pair with a Bluetooth device.

 

• Place your audio device in Bluetooth mode (often found in the 

device’s Settings or Tools menu) and make it “discoverable”. “iHome 
iBT72” should appear on your device. If “Not Connected” or similar 
message appears, select it to connect. If your device asks for a 
passcode, enter ‘1234’.

•  Once paired, the light will glow solid blue. You can then stream audio 

to the speaker. If pairing is not successful, turn the power OFF (    ) 
on the speaker and repeat pairing procedure.

• To listen to Bluetooth audio, make sure the 

Off/On/Bluetooth

 

Switch

 on the speaker is in Bluetooth (   ) 

or

 ON (   ) position. 

• Control Bluetooth audio from your device.
  Remember to turn off the speaker and your device after listening.

  NOTE: When unit is charging, the blue light will appear solid 

red.

Using the iBT73 with Aux Devices

• Connect the micro-USB plug to the            Audio/Charging jack on 

the speaker.

• Connect the stereo 3.5mm audio plug to the headphone jack or 

line-out of any audio device.

• Slide the 

Off/On/Bluetooth

 

Switch

 on the speaker to the ON (   ) 

position. The blue power light will flash, indicating auto-link mode. 

• Press play on your audio device and adjust its volume to listen to 

audio.

iHome

LED Lighting

Effects Button

When speaker is 

ON

  (    ), 

press the 

LED Lighting Effects 

Button

      to cycle through 4 

lighting effects modes: Fast 
Color Cycle, Slow Color Cycle, 
One Color, and lighting effect Off.

Micro USB plug

3.5mm 
audio plug

Standard

USB plug

Combination cable

Mobile Phone

Game Devices iPod Laptop

PC/Tablet

MP3/MP4

Charging the iBT73

CHARGE BEFORE USE

Computer USB port

USB AC adaptor
(not included)

USB AC adaptor 
connected to working outlet

Computer 
connected to 
working outlet

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