Oregon Scientific Speaker IB368 User Manual

ACCESSORIES  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Take care when placing the product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket or table. Quick stops, excessive  
force and uneven surfaces may cause the system to  
overturn and fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,  
and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by Oregon  
Scientific, or sold with the product.  
The iBall Wireless Stereo Speaker with Transmitter Dock  
for iPod is designed to give you years of service if  
handled properly. Ensure that you heed all warnings to  
minimize product malfunction and reduce the chances  
of incurring personal injury. Before using the unit,  
observe the following guidelines to ensure proper care  
and maintenance.  
VENTILATION  
Slots and openings in the product are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating. These openings should  
never be blocked or covered by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The product should  
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase  
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Oregon  
Scientificís instructions have been adhered to.  
HEAT  
The lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol within an equilateral triangle, is  
intended to alert the user to the presence  
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within  
the products enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk  
of electric shock to persons.  
The product should be situated away from heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
POWER SOURCES  
The system should be operated only from the type of  
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your Oregon Scientific dealer or local power company.  
For products intended to operate battery power, or other  
sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature accom-  
panying the appliance.  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION  
The product may be equipped with a polarized  
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power  
outlet only one way. The product may be equipped with  
a 3-blade grounding-type plug, a plug having a third  
(grounding) pin. This plug should only fit into a grounding-  
type power outlet.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug  
with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless  
the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade  
exposure.  
READ INSTRUCTIONS  
All safety and operating instructions should be read and  
followed before operating the product and should be  
retained for future reference. All warnings on the product  
and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
Both plugs are safety features of the product. If either  
plug is unable to fully insert into its respective outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to insert,  
contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug.  
CLEANING  
Unplug all adapters and cables from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.  
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
POWER-CORD PROTECTION  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords  
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the product.  
ATTACHMENTS  
Do not use attachments not recommended by Oregon  
Scientific as they may cause hazards.  
WATER AND MOISTURE  
PROTECTIVE ATTACHMENT PLUG  
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a  
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet  
basement; or swimming pool; and the like.  
The product is equipped with an attachment plug having  
overload protection. This is a safety feature. See user  
manual for replacement or resetting of protective device.  
If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service  
technician has used a replacement plug specified by  
Oregon Scientific that has the same overload protection  
as the original plug.  
 
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Ensure the equipment is installed near a socket-  
outlet and easily accessible.  
Protect the cables from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the product.  
Do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or  
place heavy objects on them.  
When unplugging the AC adapters from the wall  
outlet or unplugging any cables from the speaker or  
Transmitter, always pull the plug or connector, not  
the cord.  
Ensure the cables are correctly connected. Improper  
connections may damage the system due to short-  
circuiting.  
Listening to music at high volume for long periods of  
time may damage your hearing. Keep the volume at  
a moderate level.  
The technical specifications for this product and the  
contents of the user manual are subject to change  
without notice.  
NOTE Under environments where there is electrostatic  
discharge, radio frequency interference and / or AC  
power line exhibiting radio interference, the unit may  
malfunction and resume normal operation only when  
interference stops. In some cases, the unit may require  
a manual reset by the user to resume normal operation.  
 
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iBall Wireless Stereo Speaker  
with Transmitter Dock for iPod  
Model: IB368  
USER MANUAL  
CONTENTS  
Important Safety Instructions ................................. 1  
Maintenance ............................................................. 2  
Contents ................................................................... 4  
Introduction .............................................................. 5  
Getting Started ......................................................... 5  
Unpacking .............................................................. 5  
Product Overview .................................................... 5  
Wireless Speaker................................................... 5  
Transmitter Dock ................................................... 6  
Using the Wireless Speaker Adapter ..................... 6  
Installing the Wireless Speaker Batteries .............. 6  
Rechargeable Batteries ......................................... 7  
Alkaline Batteries ................................................... 7  
Wall Mounting the Speaker (Optional) ................... 8  
Using the Transmitter Dock Adapter ...................... 8  
Docking the iPod ...................................................... 8  
Charging the iPod Battery ..................................... 9  
Upgrading iPod Software ........................................ 9  
Basic Speaker Operation ........................................ 9  
Power On / Off ....................................................... 9  
Play / Pause......................................................... 10  
Next / Previous and Fast-forward / Rewind ......... 10  
Volume .................................................................10  
Mute ..................................................................... 11  
Bass and Treble ................................................... 11  
Setting the Clock .................................................... 11  
Synchronizing with the Computer ........................ 11  
Setting up iBall Connections ................................ 12  
Audio Connection ................................................ 12  
Video Connection ................................................ 13  
Recognizing Wireless signals............................... 14  
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 15  
Specifications ......................................................... 16  
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 16  
Copyright ................................................................ 16  
FCC Statement ....................................................... 16  
Declaration of Conformity .................................... 16  
 
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NOTE Please observe the local regulations regarding  
the disposal of packing materials, dead batteries and  
old equipment.  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the Oregon Scientific iBall  
Wireless Stereo Speaker with Transmitter Dock for  
iPod (IB368). The iBall is an ultra-portable wireless  
speaker and transmitter dock combination made for  
the following Apple® iPod digital music players:  
NOTE This equipment has been designed and  
manufactured to meet international safety standards but,  
like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you  
are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
iPod shuffle™ (512MB, 1GB only)  
iPod mini (4GB, 6GB only)  
iPod with Click Wheel (20GB, 40GB only)  
iPod with dock connector (10GB, 15GB, 20GB,  
30GB, 40GB only)  
PRODUCT OVERVIEW  
WIRELESS SPEAKER  
FRONT VIEW  
iPod with color display (20GB, 30GB, 40GB,  
60GB only)  
Simply plug the iPod into the transmitter dock, which  
wirelessly transmits audio generated by the player to  
the speaker for playback. The iPod’s basic playback  
functions can be controlled directly from the speaker.  
There is no need to connect any cables or wires to the  
speaker, so it can be conveniently placed almost  
anywhere in the home.  
The multifunctional transmitter dock acts as a docking,  
charging and synchronization station, allowing the iPod’s  
batteries to be recharged directly from the transmitter  
dock. The transmitter dock also lets you transfer music  
files between iPod and computer.  
Other features include:  
1. Control panel  
2. Speaker grill  
3. LCD display  
Wireless transmission using 2.4GHz digital radio  
frequency at a range of up to 30 meters (approx.  
100 feet) in open space  
Total power output of 6W  
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged directly  
from within speaker  
BACK VIEW  
Adjustable bass and treble controls  
2-color LCD backlight for easy viewing  
Real-time clock  
Wall mount unit for speaker  
Unique, portable, go-anywhere design  
GETTING STARTED  
UNPACKING  
When you unpack your iBall, make sure to keep all the  
packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to  
later return it for servicing. In this box you will find:  
Wireless speaker  
Transmitter dock  
Docking tray x 7  
1. DC IN jack  
9V / 2AAC adapter for wireless speaker  
9V / 800mA AC adapter for transmitter dock  
Rechargeable batteries x 6  
Battery cap to enable battery recharging x 1  
Wall-mount unit  
Screws for wall-mount unit x 4  
Allen key  
Lint-free cloth  
User manual  
Quick start guide  
2. Screw holes for wall mount  
3. Battery compartment  
4. Reset  
 
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CONTROL PANEL  
1.  
30-pin jack (for connecting to a computer via  
Apple iPod Dock Connector cable)  
S-Video output (for iPod with color display only)  
RF mating button  
Docking tray release button  
Line-out jack (Composite Video + Audio L/R out)  
Aux-in jack  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
DC IN jack  
TOP VIEW  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Mute  
Volume down  
Previous track / rewind  
Play / Pause  
Sound mode / clock set  
Volume up  
Next track / fast-forward  
Power On / Off  
LCD DISPLAY  
1.  
iPod connector  
USING THE WIRELESS SPEAKER ADAPTER  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Playback / battery / docking status  
Mute on / off  
Reception status  
Clock  
Volume / bass and treble status bar  
Charging indicator / battery status  
AC plug indicator  
1. Connect the 9V / 2AAC adapter into the DC IN 9V  
jack on the wireless speaker as shown in the  
diagram.  
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical socket.  
appears on the LCD.  
TIP Using the AC adapter will help save batteries.  
TRANSMITTER DOCK  
BOTTOM VIEW  
NOTE Always use the supplied AC adapter that is  
designed specifically for the speaker only. Using any  
other AC adapter may cause the unit to malfunction and  
increase the risk of fire or injury.  
NOTE Should you notice any abnormality in the speaker  
AC adapter, disconnect it from the electrical socket and  
speaker immediately and take it to a qualified Oregon  
Scientific dealer for servicing.  
INSTALLING THE WIRELESS SPEAKER  
BATTERIES  
While use of the AC adapter to operate the speaker will  
help save batteries, the option to use batteries provides  
 
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added flexibility and portability to move and place the  
unit almost anywhere without being restricted by cables.  
does not appear.  
appears.  
The speaker requires 6 “C-size” rechargeable batteries  
(supplied) or alkaline batteries (not supplied).  
blinks and toggles  
with  
or  
(iPod docked)  
NOTE In a non-controlled environment, many factors  
affect battery life, such as volume, LCD backlight and  
temperature. When batteries are not used for a long  
period of time, remove them to save battery power.  
(iPod undocked).  
NOTE Do not use different types of batteries together  
or mix new batteries with old ones. When any of the  
batteries are depleted, replace all batteries with new  
ones.  
If batteries run low on power and AC adapter is  
plugged in:  
appears to show  
speaker is being operated  
by AC power.  
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES  
NOTE For best performance and safety, use only the  
Oregon Scientific 3000mAh rechargeable batteries  
supplied with the iBall. Using other brands or types of  
rechargeable batteries may damage the unit.  
Alternating icons  
blink  
to indicate batteries are  
recharging. disappears  
when batteries fully  
charged.  
1. Select any 1 of the 6 Oregon Scientific  
rechargeable batteries and fit the supplied battery  
_
cap over the top of the “ ” terminal.  
2. Open the battery compartment cover.  
3. Place the battery with cap into the specified battery  
slot of the battery compartment and insert the  
remaining 5 batteries according to the correct  
polarity indicators.  
or  
appears.  
Rechargeable batteries take approximately 16 hours to  
recharge.  
4. Close the battery cover.  
ALKALINE BATTERIES  
1. Open the battery compartment cover.  
2. Insert the alkaline batteries into the battery  
compartment according to the correct polarity  
indicators.  
3. Close the battery cover.  
CAUTION Do not use the battery cap if the speaker is  
powered by alkaline batteries. Doing so may increase  
the risk of fire, personal injury, or damage to the speaker.  
If batteries run low on power and AC adapter is not  
plugged in:  
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged directly within  
the speaker if the AC adapter is plugged in. The batteries  
recharge automatically to maintain optimum operating  
capacity.  
does not appear.  
appears.  
If batteries run low on power and AC adapter is not  
plugged in:  
blinks and toggles  
with  
or  
.
 
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If batteries run low on power and AC adapter is plugged  
in:  
USING THE TRANSMITTER DOCK ADAPTER  
appears to show  
speaker is being  
operated by AC power.  
does not appear.  
or  
appears.  
1. Connect the AC adapter connector into the DC IN  
9V / 800mA jack at the back of the transmitter dock.  
2. Plug your AC adapter into an electrical socket.  
WALL MOUNTING THE SPEAKER  
(OPTIONAL)  
NOTE Always use the supplied AC power adapter that  
is designed specifically for the transmitter dock only.  
Using any other AC power adapter may cause the unit  
to malfunction and increase the risk of fire or injury.  
The speaker is equipped with rubber supports to give  
your unit a stable base while placed on a flat surface.  
NOTE Should you notice any abnormality in the  
transmitter dock AC adapter, disconnect it from the  
electrical socket and transmitter dock immediately and  
take it to a qualified Oregon Scientific dealer for servicing.  
NOTE Placement of this product on wood surfaces with  
certain types of finishes, such as clear varnish, may  
result in damage to the finish. Consult the furniture  
manufacturer’s care instructions for direction as to the  
types of objects that may safely be placed on the wood  
surface. Oregon Scientific shall not be responsible for  
any damage to wood surfaces from contact with this  
product.  
DOCKING THE iPOD  
The transmitter dock acts as a docking station for  
different versions of the iPod:  
1. Insert the appropriate docking tray intended  
specifically for use with your iPod model into the  
transmitter dock.  
Fix the location of your speaker against the wall using  
the supplied allen key, L-shaped wall-mount unit and 4  
screws:  
TIP View the engraving at the bottom of each tray, which  
contains an iPod description and / or size of internal  
hard disk to ensure that you correctly match the  
appropriate tray for your iPod.  
1. Position the wall-mount unit’s vertical panel onto the  
area of the wall where you would like to hang the  
unit.  
2. Secure the 15 mm (0.6 in)  
screws into the  
corresponding holes of the vertical panel until it is  
firmly fixed against the wall.  
3. Place the speaker onto the horizontal panel of the  
wall-mount unit, making sure to align the 2 screw  
holes of the horizontal panel with those of the  
speaker.  
4. Insert the remaining two 10mm (0.4 in)  
screws  
into the aligned holes and secure the speaker onto  
the horizontal panel. The wall-mount unit and  
speaker should be securely fixed in place.  
2. Insert the iPod into the docking tray. Make sure to  
align the docking tray’s connectors with the iPod  
connection slot.  
 
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Go to theApple website to download the software update  
that corresponds with your iPod model.  
BASIC SPEAKER OPERATION  
TIP For best performance, the speaker and transmitter  
dock should be placed at least 1 meter apart with a range  
of up to 30 meters.  
3. To remove a docking tray from the transmitter dock,  
first undock the iPod, then press the release button  
at the bottom of the transmitter dock.  
CAUTION To avoid being exposed to any radio frequency  
emission, the speaker and transmitter dock should be  
placed at least 20 cm (8 in) away from nearby persons.  
NOTE The tray for the iPod shuffle is not supplied and  
must be purchased separately.  
The speaker’s volume, mute / unmute, and bass and  
treble sound effects are controlled from the speaker itself.  
The iPod’s basic functions - play / pause, previous / next  
track and fast-forward / rewind - are controlled from the  
player itself but can also be conveniently controlled from  
the speaker wherever it is placed in the home without  
having to go to the iPod to adjust these settings.  
NOTE When the shuffle is  
docked,  
appears on the  
speaker LCD. The speaker  
cannot control the shuffle’s  
functions, which must be  
controlled from the player  
itself. Adjusting the shuffle’s  
volume from the unit directly  
affects the speaker’s volume.  
CHARGING THE iPOD BATTERY  
Once the iPod is docked, its battery begins charging  
automatically if the transmitter dock AC adapter is  
plugged into the wall socket.  
The iPod playlist appears on the iPod display  
and  
appears on the speaker’s LCD if the speaker and iPod  
are powered on, the transmitter dock is plugged in, and  
the iPod is docked onto the transmitter dock. Press the  
UPGRADING iPOD SOFTWARE  
speaker’s  
button to begin music playback.  
If the iPod does not function or respond properly when  
docked into the transmitter dock, in which case, you may  
need to update the software on your iPod to ensure  
optimal playback performance and proper functioning  
with the iBall. The following iPod software versions will  
work with the iBall:  
TIP See section on “SETTING UP iBALL  
CONNECTIONS” for more information on configuring  
different audio and video connections.  
POWER ON / OFF  
SOFTWARE  
VERSION  
1.1 or later  
iPOD MODEL  
To turn on the speaker, press the  
button located  
on the unit’s control panel. The volume bar, speaker  
icon, clock, and playback / battery status all appear  
on the on the LCD. The LCD backlight turns on and  
iPod shuffle  
(512MB, 1GB only)  
the  
reception icon should also appear.  
1.2 or later  
iPod mini (4GB,  
6GB only)  
If  
does not show on the display, that means the  
reception signal is interrupted or the speaker is out of  
range of the transmitter dock. If the playback / battery  
status icon disappears and there is no audio playback,  
see section on “TROUBLESHOOTING” for more  
information.  
iPod with Click  
Wheel (20GB,  
40GB only)  
3.0 or later  
2.2 or later  
Playback status depends on whether the iPod is docked  
to the transmitter dock:  
iPod with dock  
connector (10GB,  
15GB, 20GB,  
If the iPod is not docked,  
appears on the  
30GB, 40GB only)  
speaker display and the speaker is in standby  
mode.  
iPod with color  
display (20GB,  
30GB, 40GB,  
60GB only)  
1.0 or later  
 
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NEXT / PREVIOUS AND FAST-FORWARD / REWIND  
NEXT / PREVIOUS  
If the iPod is docked and playing music,  
appears on the speaker display with the speaker  
playing back music from the iPod.  
If the iPod is docked and is paused,  
appears on  
the speaker display and the speaker is in standby  
mode. Press the speaker’s  
music from the iPod.  
button to start playing  
appears briefly on the  
speaker display before  
reappears.  
To power off the speaker,  
press the  
button  
During playback, press the  
or  
button once to go  
a g a i n . T h e c l o c k  
continues to function and  
appropriate the battery /  
AC adapter indicator  
remains on the LCD even  
when the speaker is  
turned off.  
back to the previous track or advance to the next track  
for playback. o r briefly appears on the  
display, respectively, before returning to  
.
FAST-FORWARD / REWIND  
NOTE The iPod automatically shuts down after the  
speaker is powered off.  
NOTE The iPod does not need to be docked to the  
transmitter dock to power on or off the speaker.  
TIP When left unused for a long period of time, the unit  
should be unplugged from the electrical socket. If you  
are using batteries to operate the wireless speaker,  
remove them to save battery power.  
Press and hold the  
forward to an earlier or later location within a currently  
or  
button to rewind or fast-  
PLAY / PAUSE  
played track. or appears on the display,  
respectively, until the desired track location is reached.  
reappears.  
NOTE Pressing the  
or  
button when the iPod is  
paused will still allow you to fast-forward / rewind a track  
or go to the next / previous track.  
VOLUME  
1. If the speaker is powered on but is on pause (or in  
standby mode), press the  
button and the  
is briefly  
To increase volume during  
playback, unit is on idle or  
paused playback, press  
docked iPod begins audio playback.  
the  
button once. To  
shown before  
appears on the speaker LCD.  
continuously increase  
volume, press and hold the  
button down until the  
desired volume level is  
reached.  
2. Press the  
button again to pause.  
is briefly  
shown on the display before  
reappears.  
NOTE Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
portion of audio with very low-level inputs or no signals.  
If you do, the speaker may become damaged when a  
peak level portion is played.  
 
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To decrease volume, press  
the button once. To  
continuously decrease  
volume, press and hold the  
button down until the  
desired volume level is  
reached.  
MUTE  
2. Press the  
button once to exit.  
1. To mute the sound of  
the wireless speaker  
during playback,press  
NOTE “Auto quit” activates when idle for more than 10  
seconds.  
the  
button.  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
appears on the LCD.  
NOTE The clock can only be adjusted by minute  
increments and not by hour increments, and when the  
system is powered off.  
2. To deactivate the mute  
function, press the  
button again.  
reappears.  
1. Ensure the speaker is powered off. Press the  
button. Both hands on the clock will flash and the  
display’s blue backlight turns on.  
TIP If you increase (or decrease) the volume while the  
speaker is on mute, the Mute function will deactivate  
and audio playback can be heard again.  
2. Use the  
button once to advance the clock by 1 minute  
and press the button to turn the clock back by  
/
buttons to set the time: press the  
BASS AND TREBLE  
1 minute. Press and hold the  
to set the time faster.  
/
buttons down  
Adjusting the wireless speaker’s bass and treble settings  
allows the device to playback audio with a different range  
of sound and tonal effects.  
3. Press the  
button to confirm the newly set time  
and exit the clock setting mode. The backlight  
turns off.  
ADJUSTING BASS  
NOTE No other buttons can be pressed while the setting  
clock function is on. “Auto quit” activates when the  
function is idle for more than 10 seconds; the last time  
that was set prior to idling is not saved.  
1. Press the  
button once during playback or when  
speaker is on idle or pause.  
LCD.  
2. Use the  
appears on the  
/
buttons to increase or decrease the  
bass. To continuously increase or decrease the  
bass, press and hold the button down until  
the desired bass level is reached. The volume / bass  
and treble bar decreases or increases accordingly.  
NOTE The clock will show on the LCD regardless of  
whether your wireless speaker is powered on or off.  
/
SYNCHRONIZING WITH THE COMPUTER  
Once the iPod is docked into the transmitter dock, the  
iPod synchronizes with a computer and music (and  
photos with iPod with color display) files can be  
transferred from computer to the iPod.  
1. Power off the iBall speaker.  
2. Plug one end of the Apple iPod Dock Connector  
cable that is supplied with the iPod to the transmitter  
dock’s 30-pin jack and the other end (Firewire or  
USB connector) to the computer. The iPod  
synchronizes with your computer. Use Apple  
iTunes® or other software on your computer to  
transfer music files to the iPod.  
3. After file transfer is complete, unplug the Dock  
Connector cable from the iPod and press any button  
on the iPod to turn on the unit.  
3. Press the  
button again.  
appears on the LCD.  
ADJUSTING TREBLE  
1. Use the buttons to increase or decrease the  
treble. To continuously increase or decrease the  
treble, press and hold the button down until  
the desired treble level is reached.  
/
/
4. Operate the iPod and iBall speaker as normal.  
 
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TIP Your secondary audio source may only have line-in  
jacks available, in which case a standard stereo cable  
can be used to connect to the transmitter dock.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable (stereo connector)  
to the transmitter dock line-out jack.  
3. Set the secondary audio source to “AUX” (auxiliary)  
mode. If music is already playing back from the  
iBall speaker, music will begin playback from the  
speakers of the secondary audio source.  
4. Instead of having to go to the iPod to control its  
play / pause and previous / next track functions, they  
can be adjusted directly from the iBall speaker (with  
the exception of the iPod shuffle, since its functions  
can only be controlled directly from the unit itself).  
TIP The iPod, iPod mini, iPod shuffle and iPod with  
color display can use a line-out connection to enable  
music playback on secondary audio source.  
SETTING UP iBALL CONNECTIONS  
The speaker and transmitter dock can be connected to  
different audio sources and video output devices while the  
iPod remains docked to the transmitter dock, allowing for  
flexible ways to playback music and photos (iPod with color  
display).  
TRANSMITTER DOCK AUX-IN  
The transmitter dock’s aux-in jack allows a secondary  
audio source to be connected, allowing you to switch  
between listening to audio from the iPod or the secondary  
audio source at anytime.  
AUDIO CONNECTION  
TRANSMITTER DOCK LINE-OUT  
The transmitter dock’s line-out jack (Composite Video +  
Audio L/R out) allows a secondary audio source such  
as the Oregon Scientific Music Element 2.1 CD Micro  
System to be connected. This allows music from the  
docked iPod to playback on Music Element’s speakers  
at the same time as the iBall speaker.  
1. Use a red-white audio cable and connect the red-  
white connectors to the audio-out jacks of the  
secondary audio source.  
TIP Your secondary audio source may only have line-  
out jacks available, in which case a standard stereo cable  
can be used to connect to the transmitter dock.  
1. Use a red-white audio cable and connect the red-  
white connectors to the AUX-IN jacks of the  
secondary audio source.  
 
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2. Plug the other end of the cable (stereo connector)  
to the transmitter dock AUX-in jack.  
TRANSMITTER DOCK LINE-OUT  
3. The iPod docked to the transmitter dock is selected  
as the audio source by default. To switch to the  
secondary audio source during playback, press and  
hold the iBall speaker  
button for 3 seconds.  
TIP Before switching to the secondary audio source,  
press the button on the iPod or speaker to pause  
playback. This allows you to resume playback of the  
same track when switching back to the iPod as the  
primary audio source.  
The color of iBall speaker’s LCD backlight, which is blue  
when the playback source is the iPod, changes to green.  
appears to indicate the switch to the secondary  
audio source. Music from the external source is played  
back from both the secondary audio source speakers  
and the iBall speaker. Settings such as volume, and  
treble and bass remain unchanged.  
1. Use a red-white-yellow audio-video cable and  
connect the red-white-yellow connectors to the line-  
in jacks of the output device.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable (stereo connector)  
to the transmitter dock line-out jack.  
3. From the iPod with color display, choose whether  
to view photos individually or as a slideshow and if  
the output device comes with speakers, select music  
to playback.  
4. To switch back to the iPod (which is either paused  
or playing music), press the speaker  
once.  
button  
NOTE Functions of the secondary audio source cannot  
be controlled or adjusted by the speaker.  
TRANSMITTER DOCK S-VIDEO AND LINE-OUT  
The transmitter dock has an S-Video output jack to  
accommodate output devices such as TVs that have an  
S-Video connector. Using S-Video is recommended over  
composite video because S-Video provides sharper,  
better quality images than composite video.  
NOTE Each time the speaker and iPod are powered  
on, the iPod becomes the default audio source even  
though a secondary audio source is connected to the  
transmitter dock.  
VIDEO CONNECTION  
The iPod with color display provides the option of not only  
music playback but also the ability to view photos stored on  
the device through a video output device such as a TV.  
 
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within a 30-meter range (approx. 100 feet) is nearby  
whose radio frequency transmission signals jam with  
your iBall’s signals.  
To eliminate signal jamming, follow the procedures below  
to set the RF mating function between the speaker and  
transmitter dock.  
NOTE The entire RF mating process must be completed  
within 20 seconds in order for the speaker and transmitter  
dock to function properly, otherwise the process has  
likely timed out and will need to be restarted.  
1. Disconnect all secondary audio sources or video  
output devices from the transmitter dock although  
you may choose to leave the iPod docked onto the  
transmitter dock.  
2. Leave the AC adapter connected to the transmitter  
dock. If the adapter is not plugged in, connect it to  
the transmitter dock.  
3. Designate the speaker to start the RF mating  
process. Plug in the speaker’s AC adapter if batteries  
are not used.  
1. Use a red-white-yellow audio cable and connect the  
red-white connectors to the line-in jacks of the output  
device. The yellow (composite video) connector  
does not need to be connected.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable (stereo connector)  
to the transmitter dock line-out jack.  
3. Use an S-Video cable and plug each end to the  
respective video output device and transmitter dock  
S-Video jacks.  
4. From the iPod with color display, choose whether  
to view photos individually or as a slideshow and if  
the TV comes with speakers, select music to  
playback. The iPod with color display play / pause  
track and previous / next track or photo functions  
are adjusted directly from the player itself.  
4. Power on the speaker and from its control panel,  
press and hold both the  
3 seconds.  
and  
buttons for  
The LCD backlight on the  
iBall speaker turns off (the  
speaker itself remains on).  
appears and blinks  
NOTE Controlling iPod functions from the iPod itself  
during a video connection does not influence what is  
shown on the speaker’s LCD.  
during the RF mating  
process.  
5. Press the RF mating button located at the bottom  
of the transmitter dock.  
TIP Under both video connection scenarios, the speaker  
can remain powered on and iPod music will playback.  
But if the speaker is operating on batteries, turn off the  
speaker to conserve power.  
Once RF mating is successfully completed, the LCD  
backlight lights up with status icons appearing that  
indicate whether the iPod is docked onto the transmitter  
dock.  
RECOGNIZING WIRELESS SIGNALS  
If iPod is not docked,  
appears.  
The iBall speaker and transmitter dock is manufactured  
preset to automatically recognize each other wirelessly  
during operation through a process called “RF mating”.  
If iPod is docked,  
appears.  
However, there are certain occasions when signal  
jamming can occur, for example when a second iBall  
 
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heating in the room, if the room is damp, or if the speaker  
is brought directly from a cold to a warm place. In this  
case, leave the system turned off for a few hours until  
moisture evaporates, unplug theAC power cord and then  
plug it in again.  
Alternatively, press the RESET button at the bottom of  
the speaker to reset the unit and check to see if the unit  
resumes operation.  
How do I eliminate signal jamming?  
NOTE Depending on the nature and strength of signal  
jamming, the process may need to be repeated several  
times before RF mating is successful.  
Signals transmitted from devices such as a second iBall  
nearby may jam with signals transmitted from the  
transmitter dock to speaker. If signal jamming occurs,  
follow the procedures outlined in the “RECOGNIZING  
WIRELESS SIGNALS” section to set the RF mating  
function between the speaker and transmitter dock.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy any  
difficulties you may be experiencing while using the iBall.  
Should any problem persist after you have checked these  
symptoms, consult your nearest Oregon Scientific dealer.  
The wireless speaker is powered on but why is it  
not emitting any sound?  
Check to ensure the power is on and increase the  
volume. If there is still no sound, check to see if  
on the LCD. If it is, press the button on the speaker  
control panel to unmute the speaker.  
is lit  
Why does the wireless speaker not power on at all?  
Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into the power  
outlet. On the rare occasion, the unit may not operate  
due to data signal interference or static electricity. Turn  
the power off and unplug the unit from the power outlet  
briefly, and then plug it in again so it will reset itself and  
turn the speaker on.  
Data signal interference or static electricity may disrupt  
the signal reception from the audio source. Power off  
the speaker, wait a few seconds, and turn the unit back  
on. Alternatively, press the RESET button at the bottom  
of the speaker to reset the unit.  
Why does the power keep turning off after turning  
on?  
The batteries may have run out of power or are not  
correctly aligned with their polarity. For alkaline batteries,  
re-install checking the polarity; if the unit still does not  
operate, insert new alkaline batteries into the unit.  
Why is the wireless speaker not responding when  
the buttons are pressed?  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug or reinsert the  
batteries and switch the speaker on again, checking that the  
power is on. If there is still no response, the speaker’s control  
panel membrane may be damaged. Take the unit to a  
qualified Oregon Scientific dealer for servicing.  
For rechargeable batteries, plug the AC adapter so the  
speaker can operate on AC power and recharge the  
depleted batteries.  
Alternatively, press the RESET button at the bottom of  
the speaker to reset the unit.  
How do I eliminate the severe hum, distortion or  
noise that is coming from the wireless speaker?  
The speaker may be positioned too closely to the audio  
source, such as a TV or radio. Move the speaker at least  
1 meter (approx. 3 feet) away from the source.  
Why are the rechargeable batteries not charging?  
The correct AC adapter should be plugged into the  
wireless speaker.  
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Ensure that a battery cap must be placed on top of the “ ”  
Check that the speaker’s position and connections are  
clear of any strong magnetic fields or radio frequencies  
such as Bluetooth, wireless LAN, microwaves or  
fluorescent light, which may interfere with reception.  
Similarly, make sure the speaker is not placed near any  
2.4GHz DECT phones or mobile phones, whose  
frequencies can interfere with wireless transmission  
between the remote control device and speaker.  
terminal of a battery. The battery with the cap must be  
positioned into the specified battery slot of the battery  
compartment with the other batteries installed as normal.  
Do not use the battery cap if the speaker is powered by  
alkaline batteries. Doing so may increase the risk of fire,  
personal injury, or damage to the speaker.  
When placing the batteries into the compartment, make  
sure to correctly align the polarities.  
The plugs and jacks may be dirty, affecting the  
connections and thus causing sound distortion. Wipe  
clean. In some cases, volume might not be appropriately  
adjusted. Adjusting the volume will help to clear any hum  
or distortion.  
My iPod is docked to the transmitter dock but why  
is nothing happening?  
The iPod may not be inserted properly into the transmitter  
dock. Remove the iPod and reinsert, making sure to  
correctly align its pin connectors with those of the  
transmitter dock. Or, the docking tray inserted into the  
There may be excess moisture condensed inside the  
speaker or on the speaker grill that might affect the unit’s  
ability to produce audio, especially after turning on  
 
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transmitter might not match your iPod model. Remove  
and make sure to use the correct tray instead.  
you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked  
questions and customer downloads.  
We hope you will find all the information you need on  
our website. However if you’re in the U.S. and would  
like to contact the Oregon Scientific customer care  
d e p a r t m e n t d i r e c t l y , p l e a s e v i s i t :  
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support OR call  
1-800-853-8883. For international inquiries, please visit  
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/default.  
asp.  
If attempting to synchronize the iPod with the computer,  
ensure the cable supplied with the iPod is connected  
firmly to the transmitter dock and computer.  
The iBall is functioning properly and the audio /  
video connections are set up correctly. But why is  
iPod not responding even though it is docked?  
The iPod may need to be reset. You may also upgrade  
the iPod’s software. See section on “UPGRADING iPOD  
SOFTWARE” for more information.  
COPYRIGHT  
Apple, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
A docked iPod with color display in slideshow mode may  
not respond to commands from the iBall speaker, i.e.,  
the iPod remains in battery charging mode. To resolve  
this issue, press any button on the iPod so that it "wakes  
up" and exits slideshow mode, then go back to the main  
menu screen. Power on the iBall speaker to regain  
control of the iPod.  
FCC STATEMENT  
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.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
Wireless speaker:  
203 x 187 x 196 mm  
(8 x 7.4 x 7.7 inches)  
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Transmitter dock:  
108 x 107 x 57.9 mm  
(4.3 x 4.2 x 2.3 inches)  
Range of 30 meters (approx. 100  
feet) in open space  
6W (1.5W x 2; 3W for subwoofer)  
THD: 0.5% at 1kHz  
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.  
Radio  
transmission  
Amplifier output  
Audio system  
S/N ratio: 60dB  
Channel separation: 35dB  
Level balance: +/- 3dB  
110V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz (AC)  
adapter  
6 x C-size batteries  
6 x 3000mAh 1.2V rechargeable  
batteries  
Alkaline: 16 hours of continuous use  
Rechargeable: 8 hours of  
continuous use  
2.4GHz digital transmission for  
stereo audio  
Equalizer (Bass, Treble in steps  
from -6 to +6)  
2 stereo tweeters and 1 subwoofer  
by magnetic shield driver  
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:  
Power sources  
Battery life  
Wireless audio  
transmission  
Sound features  
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.  
Speaker system  
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
com/stylefi.  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
The following information is not to be used as contact  
for support or sales. Please call our customer service  
com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all  
inquiries instead.  
more about other Oregon Scientific products such as  
digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic  
learning products and games; projection clocks; health  
and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and  
conference phones. The website also includes contact  
information for our customer care department in case  
 
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We  
Name:  
Address:  
Oregon Scientific, Inc.  
19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin,  
Oregon 97062 USA  
Telephone No.:  
1-800-853-8883  
declare that the product  
Product No.:  
IB368  
Product Name:  
iBall Wireless Stereo Speaker with  
Transmitter Dock for iPod  
Manufacturer:  
Address:  
IDT Technology Limited  
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,  
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,  
Hung Hom, Kowloon,  
Hong Kong  
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must  
accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
 
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iBall™ Wireless Stereo Speaker  
with Transmitter Dock for iPod®  
Model: IB368  
User Manual  
 

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