Deeptime IONIC User manual

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IONIC SOUND
SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your audio set and keep it for future reference.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONNECT YOUR IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
Connect Spirula Speakers
Connect Ionic Sound System to your TV
Connect Ionic Sound System to other devices
Power on Your System
PLACE YOUR IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
Placement of Spirula Speakers
Thunderstone Placement
USE YOUR IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
Top Panel
Rear Panel
Ambient Lighting
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audio Input (Aux/Optical)
IONIC SOUND SYSTEM PROPERTIES
Auto standby
Auto wake up
Reset and restore factory settings
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALE SERVICE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
SAFETY
General instructions
Safety information
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
DISPOSAL
WARNINGS
DISCLAIMERS
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Thunderstone Subwoofer
A pair of Spirula Speakers
A pair of premium DEEPTIME Audio Cables
(1.618m, 5.3ft)
Power Cable
(6.5 ft, 2 000 mm)
AUX Cable
(6.5 ft, 2 000 mm)
Optical Cable
(6.5 ft, 2 000 mm)
9 pcs. Anti Scratch PadsOwner’s manualCleaning brush

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CONNECT YOUR IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
This section helps you to set up your ISS and connect it to a TV and other devices.
CONNECT SPIRULA SPEAKERS
DEEPTIME designed elegant premium cables and audio terminals to allow connections between
the Thunderstone subwoofer and Spirula speakers. As shown on the image below, both the
terminals and cable connectors are colour-coded for correct engagement.
Using the premium audio cables provided in the accessory box, simply plug the black marked
banana connector into the subwoofer’s lower terminal marked with a black ring on its front face.
The white marked banana plug goes into the upper terminal that has no marking. The Spirula
speakers are equipped with the same terminals as the subwoofer. If you look at the back of the
speaker, the black marked terminal is situated on the right side. Using the other end of the audio
cable, simply engage the colour-coded banana connectors with the right terminals.

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CONNECT IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
TO YOUR TV
Connect your Ionic Sound System to a TV. You can listen to audio from TV programs through your
Ionic Sound System.
CONNECT TO TV THROUGH OPTICAL
An Optical connection supports digital audio and is an alternative to an HDMI audio connection.
Note: Confirm to set your TV audio settings to support “external speakers” and disable the built-in
TV speakers.
CONNECT IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
TO OTHER DEVICES
Using an analogue cable, connect the AUX IN (3.5mm jack) on your Thunderstone subwoofer to the
AUX OUT / 3.5mm connectors on your portable devices. The subwoofer automatically detects the
signal from the connected device and starts to play automatically.

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Power on Your System
ISS uses a universal power supply, 100–240 volts means that it is designed to operate electrically
when plugged into a power source that provides between 100–240 volts AC, thus you can operate
it worldwide.
ISS is supplied with a detachable power cord. Type of the power cord added to the accessory
box is based on customer’s shipping address, retail store or showroom location. You don’t have to
worry whether you are from Europe, America, Asia, Africa or Australia, you should always find the
right power cord in your package.
To turn the Ionic Sound System on simply plug one end of the power cord into the Thunderstone
subwoofer and the second one into the electrical socket. Use only the supplied power cord to
connect to a power outlet (using a third party power cord will void your warranty).

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PLACE YOUR IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
Placement of Spirula Speakers
As a rule of thumb, the Spirula speakers should be about 0.6 - 1.0 metre away from the centre of
your computer, laptop or TV screen. They should be facing forward and angled inward slightly
toward the audience or centre of the room. Spirula speakers don’t require a speaker stands. The
slightly angled speaker driver is designed to aim to your ear directly. The images below show the
ideal placement and angles for setting up optimum listening distances for your Spirula speakers.
The Spirula speakers are fairly heavy in comparison with similarly sized speakers made from
conventional materials. As they sit on three spiky spikes, it is highly recommended to use anti-
scratch pads provided. To avoid scratches or dents on polished or delicate surfaces, simply place
these pads on your desk or table, just under every speaker spike.

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Thunderstone Placement
What’s the best place for the Thunderstone subwoofer? The subwoofer is by default
omnidirectional, so you can place it almost anywhere in the room. On the other hand, it is not
always this simple. The room acoustics come into play and the placement often involves a
compromise between available space, floor trac, aesthetic considerations and last but not least,
optimal sound quality.
In case you are dealing with limited placement options, or perhaps you are down to that “one
spot,” do not despair. Even minor changes in the placement, a couple of centimetres can improve
the bass response throughout the room toward more accurate and balanced. Walking around the
room whilst listening, you will probably find that the response changes and some listening spots
are sweeter than the rest.
FRONTAL PLACEMENT
If the corner placement does not work for you. Or simply is not an option space-wise. We suggest
you try frontal subwoofer placement. Placing the subwoofer in the middle of the audio set is the
most common and usually results in the best blend of the bass frequencies with the mids and
highs of the satellite speakers and minimizes the eect of room acoustics on the bass frequencies.
When properly placed, the subwoofer should make you feel like the bass is coming from all around
you. If you perceive the sound as directional, try altering the subwoofer position along the sides of
the front stage and listen for the best results.
CORNER PLACEMENT
We recommend starting with corner placement. Corner placement excites all possible room
modes, resulting in a denser standing wave pattern in the room. This doesn’t eliminate (but helps
to reduce) the potential to encounter acoustic ‘dead spots’ in the room. If corner placement on the
front stage sounds awesome – then well done you. Now go enjoy some great tunes.

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USE YOUR IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
Top Panel
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (INNER WHEEL)
Master volume controls the volume of the entire sound system. This includes both speakers and
subwoofer together.
BASS VOLUME CONTROL (OUTER RING)
The bass volume controls the volume of the subwoofer. Simply spin the ring clockwise when your
ears are hungry for more bass.
Both master volume and bass rings use a combination of integrated magnets into the aluminium
body and hall sensors located on the internal electronics. This innovative design provides a robust
solution that is more reliable than classic mechanical potentiometers. Both volume knobs are
joined to the subwoofer by high-quality bearings to minimize friction and provide smooth desired
motion. Made out of anodized aluminium, they also serve as an additional passive cooler for the
built-in highly eective D-class amplifier, which makes them slightly warm and a pleasure to the
touch. Volume intensity is set to default when restarted (plug & unplug from the electric socket).
Rear Panel

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AUDIO INPUT - TOSLINK
With minimalist and simple to use approach in mind, we integrated the AUX and Digital input into
a single 3.5 millimeter audio jack/mini-Toslink socket. Thunderstone uses Toslink receiver that
allows for the insertion of 3.5 mm analogue (electrical) input or mini-TOSLINK digital (optical)
input. Optical jack is virtually unaected by noise when transmitting and receiving signals
between digital audio equipment, enabling high-quality and high-speed audio signal reception.
Thunderstone is programmed to allow automatic signal detection without a need to press a single
button.
BLUETOOTH
DEEPTIME uses audio specific Bluetooth module with high-resolution performance and enhanced
audio features, enabling an outstanding audio experience.
KEY BLUETOOTH FEATURES
• Codecs: aptX® and AAC stereo audio codec
• Range: 10+ meters
AptX® Codec
The aptX is widely used in high-quality audio devices. AptX can provide a dynamic range of up
to 120 dB and it has the shortest coding delay (<2ms) than other coding algorithms. Using aptX®
the whole system latency can be reduced significantly because it does not require buering the
audio. AptX® encode the entire frequency range of audio.
AAC Codec
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) achieves better sound quality than MP3 and it is the default audio
format for YouTube and iPhone among others. AAC has long latency (>100ms) compared to aptX®.
Ambient Lighting
Ionic Sound System is equipped with three light emitting diodes (LEDs) integrated into the bass
ports. They provide ambient light atmosphere and indicate the following functions:
• When you connect your ISS to the power source, all LEDs blink once. Hurray, your ISS is alive.
After a second they start to emit mid-intensity light corresponding with default volume setting.
• The volume and light intensity are interconnected. Raising the volume increases the light
intensity. Similarly, the light intensity reduces when you are lowering the volume down.
• When in standby mode, the Ambient lights goes down.

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Bluetooth Connectivity
• Make sure Bluetooth is active on the device you want to stream music from.
• Go to the Bluetooth menu and search for the devices in your surroundings. When you see
• “DEEPTIME ISS”, simply tap on it to pair your Ionic Sound System.
• Bear in mind, your ISS’s Bluetooth connection is discoverable (visible) for 15 minutes since
ISS is turned on (i.e. plugged in). If your phone, tablet, PC or laptop is unable to detect
your ISS, please make sure you are within the range of 10 meters, alternatively, try to reset
your ISS by unplugging from the power source and plugging it back again. The Bluetooth
visibility is limited to avoid unwanted connections (e.g. your neighbour’s kids).
• Successful connectivity is indicated by LED blinking for three seconds.
• ISS allows automatic pairing function with devices that have been already paired. Your
streaming device connects automatically if it is within the Bluetooth range. (Please make sure
your device supports the automatic pairing function. Some devices may not support
automatic pairing.)
• To enhance your convenience, ISS supports multi-connection. Therefore, you can connect up
to 2 bluetooth devices to your audio system. Active is always the last device on which you
pressed PLAY to stream your music. If you press PLAY on another device that is already
or newly connected to your ISS, the device becomes the new active streamer. When switching
between the streaming devices, the LEDs always indicate this change by flashing for three
seconds.
Audio Input (Aux/Optical)
• The integrated toslink receiver allows two types of connection:
• Analogue - by using 3.5 jack - jack connection cable
• Digital - by using 3.5 jack - toslink fibre optic cable
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Both cables are part of the packaging.
• Once you connect either of the cables to your subwoofer and press play on your streaming
device the system automatically detects the signal and starts to play your tune.
• By default, ISS prioritises Bluetooth connection. To allow playing your music via cable
connection, please make sure your Bluetooth streaming is turned o. To do that simply press
PAUSE on your Bluetooth device. The ISS will take about 2-3 seconds before it automatically
switches the input source from Bluetooth to cable connection.

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IONIC SOUND SYSTEM PROPERTIES
Auto standby
The audio system automatically switches to standby after 10 minutes of inactivity and no audio /
video play from a connected device. When in standby mode, the Ambient lights goes down. The
system remembers the last volume intensity set when going to stand-by, when getting awake by
signal coming either to Audio Input or Bluetooth it starts playing on the same volume level. When in
standby mode, the audio system is extremely energy ecient and both volume knobs are not active.
Auto wake up
The audio system is powered on whenever a sound signal is detected. This is most useful when
connecting to the TV using the optical cable, as most connections enable this feature by default.
Reset and restore factory settings
To reset the ISS to the default settings programmed at the factory simply pull out the power cord
from the subwoofer or electrical socket and put it back again.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Ionic Sound System – General Specification
• Total Maximum Power: 160 W
• Satellite Maximum Power: 2  25 W
• Subwoofer Maximum Power: 110 W
• Subwoofer Standby Power: <0.5 W
• Satellite Transducer Size: Full-range 3“ bamboo fiber paper cone
• Subwoofer Transducer Size: High-end 5.75” subwoofer driver
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
• Power Input: AC 100–240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 45 °C
Product Dimension and Weight
• Speaker Dimensions (W x H x D) : 208  117  222 (mm) \ 8.2” x 4.6” x 8.7”
• Speaker Weight: 2.4kg \ 5.3 lbs
• Subwoofer Dimensions (W x H x D): 372  372  239 (mm) \ 14.6” x 14.6” x 9.4”
• Subwoofer Weight: 6.5kg \ 14.3 lbs
• Packaging Dimensions (W x H x D): 500  500  500 (mm) \ 19.7” x 19.7” x 19.7”
• Packaging Weight (Gross): 17.0 kg \ 37.5 lbs
Input and Output
• Audio Input: Analogue 3.5“ Stereo Jack, Digital 3.5“ Fibre Optic Jack, Bluetooth
Bluetooth Specification
• Bluetooth Version: 3.0
• Max Bluetooth Range: 10 m (32 ft)
• Transmit power: +6.5 dBm
• Bitrate: 48 kHz DAC, 16-bit
• Stereo codecs: aptX® and AAC
Amplifier Specification
• Amplifier: D-Class, Ultra Low 0.005 % THD+N at 1 W – 25 W / 8 ohm
• Satellite Power Output: 2 RMS 30 W / BTL Peak Power 60 W
• Subwoofer Power Output: RMS 55 W / PTBL Peak Power 110 W
• DAC: 24bit/96kHz (High-Res)
Thunderstone Subwoofer Specification
• Design: Triple ported enclosure
• Materials: Silica Sand, Aluminium
• Frequency Range: 40 Hz – 200 Hz
Spirula Speaker Specification
• Enclosure Design: Passive sealed enclosure
• Materials: Silica Sand, Aluminium
• Frequency Range: 75 Hz – 20 kHz

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service.
SYSTEM
The unit will not turn on.
Check if the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical socket and into the subwoofer.
SOUND
No sound from Ionic Sound System
●Make sure that the master volume wheel is not turned all the way down. i.e. check that the
system is not muted.
●Connect the audio cable from your subwoofer to your TV or other devices.
●Reset your Ionic Sound System to its factory settings by unplugging the power cord for at
least 10 seconds and plugging it back again.
No sound from the subwoofer
Check if the subwoofer LED is in solid yellow (amber) colour.
Bluetooth
●A device cannot connect with the Ionic Sound System.
●The Ionic Sound System is already connected with another 2 Bluetooth device. Disconnect the
device that is already connected and then try again.
●Turn o and turn on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again.
●If the problem persists, disconnect the power cord from the subwoofer for at least 10 seconds
and try again.
Quality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor.
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the subwoofer, or remove obstacles
between the device and the subwoofer.
The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects constantly.
●The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move your Bluetooth device closer to the subwoofer, or remove
obstacles between the device and the subwoofer.
●For some Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth connection can be deactivated automatically to save
power. This does not indicate any malfunction of the subwoofer.

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WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALE SERVICE
The Ionic Sound System has been designed and built according to the highest quality standards.
However, should a fault or malfunction ever occur, the device is covered by warranty in
compliance with the regulations in force in the country where the device was purchased.
Please contact the Ionic Sound System dealer where you purchased the device or the Ionic Sound
System ocial distributor in your country. All distributor contacts can be found on our website at
www.deeptime.limited. We also encourage you to refer to your national laws on product warranty.
Please bear in mind:
• The warranty on the device covers any workmanship defects
• Keep the document that proves purchase in order to show it to the dealer if necessary
• Keep the original packaging of the device to ship the device without causing damage if it
needs to be sent to an authorised service centre
• The device must be returned with a description of the malfunction or defect identified.
The following conditions shall void the product warranty:
• The product is disassembled or modified by personnel other than that of the authorised
DEEPTIME service centre
• The conditions of use have not been met
• The product has not been used in compliance with the contents of this manual.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DEEPTIME s.r.o with headquarters in U Panelarny 136, Bustehrad 273 43, Czech Republic, declare
under our sole responsibility that the playback device:
IONIC SOUND SYSTEM
to which this declaration relates is in conformity to:
DIRECTIVE
2014/30/EU (EMC) Electromagnetic compatibility.
2014/35/EU (LVD) Low Voltage.
2014/53/EU (R&TTE) Radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.
2011/65/EU (RoHS) Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment.
2012/19/EU (WEEE) Waste electrical and electronic equipment.
STANDARDS
EN 55032:2018
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Emission requirements
EN 61000-4-2-ed.2:2009
Immunity standard for electronic equipment ability to withstand ESD generated from a human
body or metal objects with a built-up static charge
EN 61000-4-4-ed.3:2013
Immunity of electrical and electronic equipment to repetitive electrical fast transients.
EN 61000-4-5-ed.3 +/A1:2015
Testing and measurement techniques - Surge immunity test
EN 61000-4-11-ed.2+/A1:2005
Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity tests EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements.
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2009
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data
Transmission System.
EN 300 328 V1.9.1:2009
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission
systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using wide band
modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive.

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BLUETOOTH
CE
Bluetooth module is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements
of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). The product is conformity with the following standards and/or
normative documents.
●EMC (immunity only) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1
●Radiated emissions EN 300 328 V1.8.1 Silicon Labs Page 60 of 63
●Safety EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
FCC
Ionic Sound System contains transmitter module
FCC ID:QOQWT32I (USA) IC:5123A-BGTWT32I (CANADA)
Bluetooth module complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
●This device may not cause harmful interference
●This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation
FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This transmitter meets both portable and mobile limits. The transmitter is not co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC STATEMENTS
Bluetooth module complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions
●This device may not cause interference
●This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device

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EMI CLASSIFICATION
According to the standards EN 55103 this equipment is designed and suitable to operate in E3 (or
lower E2, E1) Electromagnetic environments.
FCC CLASS B STATEMENT ACCORDING TO TITLE 47, PART 15, SUBPART B, §15.105
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s
authority to operate the equipment.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by DEEPTIME s.r.o is under license. Other Trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owner.

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SAFETY
General instructions
●Read this user manual carefully before performing any operation on the Ionic Sound System;
●Keep this user manual in a safe and readily reachable place for consultation. The user manual
is part and parcel to the product and must be kept with the product in the case of transfer of
the device;
●Observe the installation conditions in this manual to allow safe and ecient use of the
product.
●Make sure that the loudspeaker is securely installed in a stable position to avoid any injuries or
damages to persons or properties.
●Before using the system check all the components for damages, deformations, missing or
damaged parts that may compromise safety during installation
Do not install the device in these conditions:
●Near sources of heat (e.g. radiators, heat registers, stoves) or naked flames
●Near sources of water
●In places exposed to great humidity or splashes of liquids of any type
●Outdoors, exposed to bad weather or direct sunlight;
●Placed on unstable furniture or stands which, if knocked against by people or animals, can
make the device fall.
●Do not put the device on containers holding liquids or naked flames (candles or other)
Do not install the device in such a way that the power cord or other connection cables are not
too taut, walked on or can cause the tripping of people or animals
●Do not let children play or tamper with the device
●Connect the power cord only to sockets provided with connection to an ecient earthing
system
●Disconnect the power cord from the mains socket during lightning storms and in the event that
the device is not used for extended periods of time;
●Do not try to open the device or repair it. 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.
Safety information
Observe all safety instructions in this manual by referring also to the following symbols:
Generic warning signal
Danger: Live voltage
Dispose of as special waste