iLIVE ITWFV678 Wireless Multi Room 2.1 Sound Bar User Guide

iLIVE ITWFV678 Wireless Multi Room 2.1 Sound Bar

Specifications

• Model : ITWFV678 v2096-01
• Product Type : Wireless 2.1 Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa

Product Information

Make your home smarter with the Wireless 2.1 Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa. Link Amazon Alexa with the speaker and ask Alexa to play music, read the news, check weather, control your smart home and more. Pair up to 6 speakers together on Wi-Fi for whole home audio or connect it to your TV for seamless integration with your entertainment center.

Product Usage Instructions

Power

• Use an AC/DC Power adapter (included) to connect to a standard wall outlet.
• DC Power port on the rear of the sound bar.

Alexa App

Android

• The Amazon Alexa app connects your sound bar to Alexa’s voice services. It’s also where you can see an overview of your requests and manage your contacts, lists, news, music, and settings.
• Once downloaded, open the Alexa app and log into your Amazon account. If you do not already have an Amazon account, choose Create a new Amazon account and enter the requested info. Once logged in, the app will prompt you for setup. You cannot use Alexa Voice Services if you aren’t logged into an Amazon account. The speaker must be in Wi-Fi Mode/Cloud Play to use Alexa Voice Services.

Apple

• The Amazon Alexa app connects your sound bar to Alexa’s voice services. It’s also where you can see an overview of your requests and manage your contacts, lists, news, music, and settings.
• Once downloaded, open the Alexa app and log into your Amazon account. If you do not already have an Amazon account, choose Create a new Amazon account and enter the requested info. Once logged in, the app will prompt you for setup. You cannot use Alexa Voice Services if you aren’t logged into an Amazon account. The speaker must be in Wi-Fi Mode/Cloud Play to use Alexa Voice Services.

FAQ

• Q: Can I connect multiple speakers together?
  A: Yes, you can pair up to 6 speakers together on Wi-Fi for whole home audio.

• Q: Can I connect the sound bar to my TV?
  A: Yes, you can connect it to your TV for seamless integration with your entertainment center.

• Q: How do I mount the sound bar on the wall?
  A: Follow these steps

1. Find the mounting bracket holes on the rear of the sound bar, 4 per side.
2. Using a screwdriver, attach the mounting brackets to the sound bar.

WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM
2.1 SOUND BAR WITH AMAZON ALEXA
User’s Guide for Model ITWFV678 v2096-01

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these Instructions.
• Keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding – type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

BATTERY WARNINGS

• WARNING : Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
• If the remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery and the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• WARNING : There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not clean with liquid cleaners or damp cloth.
• Do not use with devices that should not be used unsupervised.
• CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, USE ONLY INDOORS.
• Do not use in a bathroom or other location where it may come into contact with water or splashing.
• WARNING : Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Risk of electric shock. Grounding continuity must be maintained.
• Only use with the included power supply or a UL/ETL certified power supply of the same specifications.

WARNING : This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www. P65Warnings.ca.gov This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.

FCC WARNINGS

WARNING : To assure continued operation, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shield cables when connecting to other devices. Changes or modifications 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.

INTRODUCTION

Make your home smarter with the Wireless 2.1 Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa. Link Amazon Alexa with the speaker and ask Alexa to play music, read the news, check weather, control your smart home and more. Pair up to 6 speakers together on Wi-Fi for whole home audio or connect it to your TV for seamless integration with your entertainment center.

Features

• Voice-activated Amazon Alexa cloud-based voice service
• Multi-room and multi-user capable
• Free iLive Wi-Fi app download
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• 2 Built-in microphones for far-field voice recognition
• 37” length
• HDMI Input (ARC supported)
• Optical Audio Input
• RCA Stereo Audio Input (Aux In)
• 3.5mm Audio Input (Line In)
• Remote with pre-installed CR 2025 battery

Includes

• AC/DC power adapter
• RCA Stereo Audio cable
• Wall Mounting hardware and instructions
• User’s guide
• Warranty

Specifications, software updates, and third party content are subject to change without prior notice.

OVERVIEW

Speaker Controls & Inputs

Control Functions

• Press to activate Amazon Alexa and say a command. You can also just say, “Alexa..”, within range of the speaker’s microphones.

• Press to mute the microphones and disable Amazon Alexa. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the speaker.

• Press to adjust the volume up or down. You can also ask Alexa to set the volume level by saying, “Alexa, set volume to…”

• In Wi-Fi Mode (white Mode LED), press and hold to begin connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
  Short press to play or pause audio playing in the iLive app.

• Press and hold to power the speaker ON or OFF.
  Press to switch between Wi-Fi and Aux modes.

Connection/Alexa Indicator Light

• Alexa Indicators
  No Light – Amazon Alexa standing by
  Alternating Light & Dark Blue – Amazon Alexa listening/responding
  Red – Amazon Alexa and microphones muted

• Connection Indicators
  Flashing White (fast) – Connecting to Wi-Fi
  No Light – Wi-Fi Standby Mode (Mode Indicator Light will display white for Wi-Fi)

Remote Control

• Power
  Press to power ON/OFF.

• Mute
  Press to mute audio.

• WiFi
  Press to select Wi-Fi Mode.

• Optical
  Press to select Optical Audio Mode.

• HDMI
  Press to select HDMI Mode.

• Aux
  Press to select Aux In Mode.

• Line In
  Press to select Line In Mode.

• Music/Movie/Dialog
  Press to select equalizer profile.

• Skip Back/Fwd
  Press to skip the selected track.

• Play/Pause
  Press to play or pause the selected track

• Volume −/+

Wall Mount Bracket Installation

• Step 1
  Find the mounting bracket holes on the rear of the sound bar, 4 per side.

SETUP

1. Power
Use an AC/DC Power adapter (included) to connect to a standard wall outlet.

• Step 2
  Using a screwdriver, attach the mounting brackets to the sound bar.
  

SETUP

1. Power
   Use an AC/DC Power adapter (included) to connect to a standard wall outlet .

2. Alexa App
   Download the Amazon Alexa app to your device by scanning the appropriate QR code below or search for the Amazon Alexa app in the Google Play™ Store, or Apple App Store®. The Amazon Alexa app connects your sound bar to Alexa’s voice services. It’s also where you can see an overview of your requests and manage your contacts, lists, news, music, and settings.
   Once downloaded, open the Alexa app and log into your Amazon account. If you do not already have an Amazon account, choose “Create a new Amazon account” and enter the requested info. Once logged in, the app will prompt you for setup. You cannot use Alexa Voice Services if you aren’t logged into an Amazon account. The speaker must be in Wi-Fi Mode/Cloud Play to use Alexa Voice Services.

3. iLive Wi-Fi App
   Download the iLive app to your device by scanning the QR codes below or search for the iLive Wi-Fi app in the Google Play™ Store, or Apple App Store®. The iLive Wi-Fi app lets you play music and audio from streaming services like Spotify, iHeartRadio and others. It also controls the speaker’s other functions, such as Multi-room play, Multi-channel play, etc.
   Note : This app is designed for mobile devices only, such as smartphones or Wi-Fi enabled tablets. It is not available for use on regular desktop or laptop computers.

4. Connect to Wi-Fi
   To use the sound bar’s Wi-Fi features, the sound bar and your mobile device must both be connected to a Wi-Fi network. The app will guide you through the process, follow the on-screen instructions and have your network password ready.
   After the initial connection, the speaker will remember the Wi-Fi network and automatically connect to it when it is in Wi-Fi Mode. If the speaker should become disconnected or will not connect normally, repeat the steps below.

Initial Wi-Fi Connection
Note : If you have a dual band wireless router, be sure to connect to the 2.4GHz band, not the 5GHz band.

1. Press and hold the Power button to power on the sound bar. A voice will announce, “Power On, Wi-Fi Mode”. Following this, you’ll hear a chime and the voice will announce, “Entering Setup Mode”. It may take the speaker a minute or two to run through this process, please be patient.

2. The speaker is now ready for setup. Open the iLive Wi-Fi app on your device and press “Search”, then “Add Device” (Image A, B, below).

3. From the drop down menu, select the ITWFV678 speaker, then press “Connect Speaker” (Image C, below).

4. The app will direct you to your mobile device’s Wi-Fi Settings Menu to connect directly to the speaker. Press “Settings” (Image D, below) to go to your mobile device’s Wi-Fi settings menu, then select ITWFV678_XXXX and return to the app when you are connected.
   Setup instructions continued on the next page.

5. Once you have returned to the app, select your Wi-Fi network/router and enter the password, then press “Continue”. This will connect your mobile device and the speaker to your Wi-Fi (Image E, below).

6. The app will display its progress as it configures the speaker and your Wi-Fi network. When this is complete, a voice will announce the successful connection and the Connection LED will turn off. Press “Next” to proceed to Amazon Alexa Setup (Image F, below).

Link Your Amazon Account

1. When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, the app will prompt you to link the speaker with the Amazon Alexa app on your device (Image G, below). If you do not have the Amazon Alexa app on your device, refer to the instructions on pg. 11. NOTE: If you do not want to login to your Amazon account and link Alexa to the speaker at this time, press “Cancel”. You can complete it later by following the steps on the next page.
2. Enter your Amazon account information to complete setup and begin using Amazon Alexa with your speaker (Image H, below).

Amazon Alexa Manual Setup

1. From the Music Player Screen, swipe right to access the Menu Screen (Image I, below).
2. Select Amazon Alexa from the list (Image J, below).
3. Sign into your Amazon account when prompted.

Things to Try with Alexa

Note : Amazon Alexa Voice Services are only accessible when the sound bar is in Wi-Fi Mode, also known as Cloud Play. The Mode Indicator Light will shine white when it is in Wi-Fi Mode.
Now that you’re connected, try interacting with Alexa. Start by saying “Alexa,” followed by a command or question. Here are some examples

• “Alexa, tell me a joke.”
• “Alexa, what’s in the news?”
• “Alexa, what can you do?”

While the speaker is on (in Wi-Fi mode) and the Connection LED is white, Alexa is in standby mode, awaiting a command or question from you. All you need to do is say “Alexa…”, within range of the speaker’s microphones and she will respond. When Alexa is listening and responding to your commands, the Connection LED on the speaker will change from white to blue. You can also press the button on the speaker to manually activate Alexa.
You can mute Alexa and disable the microphones by pressing the button. The Connection LED will change to red while muted. In this mode, the speaker’s audio functions will still work normally.

Setting Time Zone & Location
To get the most accurate information from Alexa for things like weather, movie times, etc. you need to make sure your current location is correct. Alexa should automatically sync to your location and time zone, however, if you encounter problems, you can manually adjust your location/time zone from the Alexa App Open the Alexa App and press the Menu icon on the Home page, then select Alexa Devices > ITWFV678 > Device Location.

ILIVE WI-FI APP

Music Player Screen

1. Music Directory
2. Connection Mode
3. Repeat/Shuffle
4. Volume
5. Play Controls

Menu Screen

1. Search
   Search for songs, albums and artists.

2. Favorites
   Open songs, artists, albums, or stations that you have saved.

3. My Music
   Open music that is stored on your mobile device

4. Internet Music Services
   Available third-party music apps.

5. Cloud Play (Wi-Fi)
   Press to enable Wi-Fi Mode (MUST BE ON TO USE ALEXA).

6. Audio Inputs
   Select different audio input sources.

Device List Screen

1. Add Device
   Add more speakers to the list of available devices.

2. Speaker Settings
   Rename a speaker, set preset stations, and find additional information on a speaker

3. Audio Channel
   Press to set audio channels for the speaker: L / R / LR (left/right/stereo).

4. Play All
   Play music on all connected speakers.

Multi-room Play
Using Wi-Fi, users can pair up to six multi-room speakers throughout their home for multi-room audio. Place speakers in any room and use the app to play music from the speaker of your choice. You can play different songs from different speakers, set individual volume levels, or you can link all of the speakers to play the same song.
Use the iLive Wi-Fi app along with any of the following iLive products: ISWFV387, ISWF476, ISWF576 ISWF776, ITWFV678 (this unit), ICWFV428, IKBFV378.

Multi-mode
In the Device List, press and hold a device icon for two seconds, then drag towards another device to link the speakers together.
Solo-mode
Press and hold the device icon, then drag downwards past the dotted line.

Multi-channel Play with Multiple Speakers
You can use two or more speakers in one room for a surround sound effect by setting the Audio Channel selector to “LR” (stereo) for all of the speakers.
You can also use two speakers at once for stereo play by setting the Audio Channel selector to “L” and “R” for the “left” and “right” speaker respectively.

Internet Music Services

The iLive Wi-Fi app supports and can play songs from Spotify, iHeartRadio, and others. Similar to the setup process for Alexa, some of these third-party services will prompt you to log in and link your account with the iLive Wi-Fi app so that it can access media you already have saved with that service.

SPOTIFY CONNECT

Listen Out Loud with Spotify Connect

1. Connect your ITWFV678 to your wifi network.
2. Open up the Spotify app on your phone, tablet or laptap using the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Play a song and select Devices Available.
4. Select your ITWFV678 and start listening.

Licences
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

OTHER WAYS TO PLAY

Connecting HDMI
Requires a HDMI cable (not included) and a device that supports HDMI.
Use with Audio Return Channel (ARC) to connect to a compatible audio receiver with a standard HDMI cable, no stereo or optical audio cables will be needed. Note: ARC may not support surround sound (5.1) or other audio with more than two channels (2.0). Need to use HDMI cable with 1.4 or higher which can support ARC.

1. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI input on the television to the HDMI output on your external media player, streaming, or gaming device.
2. Press the Source button to switch to the connected input HDMI.

Optical Input
Requires : An audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio Cable (included).

1. Using a Digital Optical Audio Cable, connect the Optical Output on your audio source (TV, amplifier, etc.) to the Optical Input on the sound bar
2.  Power ON the sound bar and press Optical on the remote or Source on the sound bar to select Optical/SPDIF Mode. A voice will announce the source mode and the indicator will turn orange.
3. On the connected audio source (TV, amplifier, etc.), make sure the audio settings are set to PCM or Optical Audio.
4. Audio played through the connected audio source (TV, amplifier, etc.) should now be heard through the speakers.

Important tips for optical audio

• Use the correct toslink cable and make sure that it is firmly seated in both source and sound bar sockets.
• Optical audio output is activated from the audio source (a red light should be visible from the toslink socket). It may be labeled SPDIF in the setting menu of the source.
• The optical output source should be set to output PCM and not Dolby Digital.

Aux In (Stereo RCA Inputs)
Requires RCA stereo audio cable (not included). When connecting an RCA stereo audio cable (Red/White), match the colored plugs to their corresponding ports.

1. Connect the RCA stereo audio cable to the Aux Inputs on the sound bar and the audio outputs on a television or other audio source.
2. Power ON the sound bar and press Source on the sound bar or Aux/Line In on the remote to select Aux In Mode. A voice will announce the source mode and the indicator will turn green.
3. Audio played through the television or other source should now be heard through the speakers.

OTHER WAYS TO PLAY

Line In
Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).

• Power on the speaker, then press the Power/Source button again to select Line In Mode, indicated by a solid green LED light and a voice prompt.
• Connect a 3.5mm audio cable to the 3.5mm Line In on the sound bar and the audio output/headphone jack on an audio device.
• Audio played through the connected device will now be heard through the speakers. Use the controls on the connected device to play, pause, or skip selected tracks.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Guide
If you are experiencing difficulty with your speaker, consult the guide below for a list of possible problems and solutions.

• Make sure the sound bar has power.
• Make sure you are connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network.
• If using a dual band wireless router, be sure to use the 2.4GHz band.
• Be sure to enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device.
• Test your internet connection by loading/reloading a web page. If you cannot load the page, you may need to restart your router.
• Uninstall then reinstall the app, power the speaker OFF, then ON, and restart setup.
• Make sure the volume on the sound bar and your connected device is turned up to an audible level.
• Interference or weak Wi-Fi signal may be interrupting reception (possible sources could be microwaves, cell phone signals, etc.). Move the system to another location to test.
• Stop other applications that may be streaming media from the internet.
• Power the sound bar OFF, then ON again.
• Hold down the  button for 10 seconds to reset the speaker.

Intermittent audio/Audio doesn’t play
White noise/Speaker will not function properly

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

• Contact Information
  Website : www.iLiveElectronics.com Email Support : prodinfo@dpiinc.com Email Parts : partsinfo@dpiinc.com Phone Support : 1-888-999-4215

• International Support
  To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, or French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.iLiveElectronics.com

• Warranty Information
  For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to www.iLiveElectronics.com.

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Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

References

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• P65Warnings.ca.gov
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