ION ARENA User manual

Quickstart Guide English ( 3 – 6 )
Guía de inicio rápido Español ( 7 – 10 )
Guide d'utilisation rapide Français ( 11 – 14 )
Guida rapida Italiano ( 15 – 18 )
Schnellstart-Anleitung Deutsch ( 19 – 22 )
Snelstartgids Nederlands ( 23 – 26 )
Appendix English ( 27 )

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Quickstart Guide (English)
Introduction
Box Contents
Arena
Power Cable (2-pin IEC)
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements,
compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.
For additional product support, visit ionaudio.com/support.
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable lead-acid batteries are the same type used in automobiles. As with your car battery, how you
use this battery has a significant impact on its lifespan. With proper use and treatment, a lead-acid battery
can last for years. Here are some recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.
General Usage
Charge fully before use.
Charge fully before storing.
Storage For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F / 32°C) or
exceedingly cold (less than 32°F / 0°C) temperatures.
It is acceptable to leave your sound system plugged in. This will not overcharge the
battery.
If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may permanently
lose capacity.
Repair The battery can be replaced (details in the Technical Specifications).
For Warranty and Parts, visit ionaudio.com.
Disposal Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.

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Quick Setup
Getting Started
1. Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included in the box.
2. READ THE SAFETY & WARRANTY MANUAL BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
3. MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS COMPLETELY CHARGED PRIOR TO FIRST USE FOR MAXIMUM
BATTERY LIFE.
4. Study the connection diagram.
5. Ensure the Master Volume on Arena is at zero.
6. Connect your devices.
7. Raise the volume to a comfortable level.
8. Return the Master Volume to zero when you are finished using Arena.
Connection Diagram
Items not listed under the Box Contents are sold separately.
Rear Panel
Power
(for charging)
Top Panel
Microphone
MP3
Pla
y
er
Tablet

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Rear Panel
Features
Top Panel
1. Microphone Input with Volume Control (1/4"): This mono input accepts a 1/4" audio source such as
a microphone, guitar, or other musical instrument. The volume knob controls the signal level of the
device plugged into this input.
2. Auxiliary Input (1/8”): This stereo 3.5 mm (1/8”) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player,
or other audio source.
3. Master Volume Control: This adjusts the speaker’s main mix volume, which includes the Microphone
Input, Auxiliary Input, and the audio of a paired Bluetooth device.
4. Track Buttons: Use these buttons to go to the previous/next track on a Bluetooth-connected device.
Press and hold both Track buttons at the same time to disable (or enable) voice prompts.
Note: With some apps, pressing the Track – button or Track +button may go to another playlist or
music genre.
5. Play/Pause/Bluetooth: Press this button to play or pause a track from a paired Bluetooth device.
Press and hold this button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device. If the Arena is paired with a device,
the Bluetooth LED on this button will be lit. If not paired, the LED will be unlit.
6. USB Charging Port: Connect your device’s charge cable here to charge it. USB charging only
functions when the unit’s power is turned on.
Note: To charge smartphones and tablets faster, put the device’s screen to sleep.
7. NFC (near-field communication):Touch and briefly hold your supported and enabled device to the NFC
logo to pair the device.
8. Power ON/OFF Switch: Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to power Arena on/off. Please note
that while Arena is connected to a power source, it does not need to be powered on to charge the
battery.
9. Power Cable Input: Insert
the included power cable
here to charge the unit. Note
that the Arena can be used
with the power cable while it
simultaneously charges the
battery.

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Pairing a Bluetooth Device
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.
2. Power on Arena and it will automatically go into pairing mode to search for Bluetooth devices.
3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find “Arena” and connect. When connected, the
Bluetooth LED on the Play/Pause/Bluetooth button will be lit.
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.
Note: Users should consider updating their Bluetooth device’s OS if experiencing trouble with pairing
or playing music.
4. Press and hold the Play/Pause/Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device.
5. To connect to another Bluetooth device, repeat step 3.
Note: Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 4.0.
Tip: If you would like to disable (or enable) the voice prompts, press and hold both Track buttons at the
same time.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device Using NFC
NFC (near-field communication) allows data exchange from devices, such as pairing, by gently bumping
them together. Check in your device’s manual to see if this feature is supported.
To use NFC to pair with Arena:
1. In order to use NFC, your device must be turned on and unlocked.
2. Enter your device’s Settings menu and check that NFC is turned On (one time step).
3. Power on Arena.
4. Touch and briefly hold your device to the NFC logo.
5. Follow the pairing instructions that appear on your device. If a passcode is required, enter “0000”.
When the device is paired with Arena, the Bluetooth LED on the Play/Pause/Bluetooth button will be
lit.
6. To unpair, gently bump your device against the NFC logo located on Arena’s top panel.

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Troubleshooting
If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source, musical instrument, or
microphone. Also, try to reduce the overall volume of Arena using the Master Volume knob.
If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source to lower the bass
level. This will allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occurs.
If there is a high-pitched whistling noise when using microphones: This is probably feedback. Point the
microphone away from the speaker.
If you can’t hear the microphone over the music volume: Turn down the music volume from your source.
If you can’t play music from a flash drive: The USB port is only for charging USB devices.
If you cannot connect your audio device to Arena via Bluetooth:
• Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Arena as close together as possible while
trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Arena are unobstructed by walls, furniture,
etc.
• Reset the Bluetooth connection on Arena to disconnect Arena from any other audio device and restart
the search process. If this does not work right away, power off Arena and then power it back on. See
Pairing a Bluetooth Device for more information.
• Reset the Bluetooth connection on your audio device by turning Bluetooth off and back on. You can
find this under the Bluetooth menu in the Settings for your phone or other audio device.
If this does not work, and you have connected to Arena before, find Arena in the list of available or
previously connected devices in your audio device's Bluetooth menu, tap the "gear" or “i” icon
located next to it, and then select Unpair or Forget. Turn Arena off and back on and try pairing again
once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note: If Arena has been paired to another audio device recently that is still within range, you may need
to repeat this process with that audio device to fully disconnect.

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Guía de inicio rápido (Español)
Introducción
Contenido de la caja
Arena
Cable de corriente (2-pin IEC)
Guía de inicio rápido
Manual sobre la seguridad y garantía
Soporte
Para obtener la información más reciente acerca de este producto (documentación, especificaciones
técnicas, requisitos de sistema, información de compatibilidad, etc.) y registrarlo, visite ionaudio.com.
Para obtener soporte adicional del producto, visite ionaudio.com/support.
Baterías recargables
Las baterías de plomo-ácido recargables son del mismo tipo que se usa en los automóviles. Como sucede
con la batería del auto, la manera en que use esta batería tiene gran influencia sobre la duración de su vida
útil. Con un uso y tratamiento correctos, una batería de plomo-ácido puede durar varios años. He aquí
algunas recomendaciones para prolongar la vida útil de la batería interna.
Uso General Cargar completamente antes de utilizar.
Cargar completamente antes de almacenar.
Almacenamiento Para lograr la mayor longevidad del producto, no lo almacene a temperaturas muy
altas (superiores 90 °F / 32 °C) o muy frías (inferiores a 32 °F / 0 °C).
Es aceptable dejar su sistema de sonido enchufado. No sobrecargará la batería.
Si deja que el nivel de la batería baje y no la carga durante 6 meses, puede perder
permanentemente su capacidad.
Reparación La batería puede remplazarse (consulte los detalles en la sección Especificaciones
técnicas).
Por la garantía y las piezas de repuesto, visitando ionaudio.com.
Disposición final Lleve la unidad a un centro de reciclaje o deséchela de acuerdo a las ordenanzas
locales.

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Instalación rápida
Para comenzar
1. Asegúrese de que todos los artículos indicados en Contenido de la caja estén incluidos en ella.
2. LEA EL MANUAL SOBRE LA SEGURIDAD Y LA GARANTÍA ANTES DE UTILIZAR EL PRODUCTO.
3. PARA ASEGURAR UNA MÁXIMA VIDA ÚTIL DE LA BATERÍA, ASEGÚRESE DE QUE ESTÉ
COMPLETAMENTE CARGADA ANTES DE UTILIZARLA POR PRIMERA VEZ.
4. Estudie el diagrama de conexión.
5. Asegúrese de que el volumen maestro del Arena esté en cero.
6. Conecte sus dispositivos.
7. Suba el volumen hasta un nivel confortable.
8. Regrese el volumen maestro a cero cuando termine de usar el Arena.
Diagrama de conexión
Los elementos que no se enumeran en Contenido de la caja se venden por separado.
Panel trasero
Suministro
eléctrico
(para carga)
Panel superior
Micrófono
MP3
Reproductor
Tableta

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Características
Panel superior
1. Entrada para micrófono con control de volumen (6,35 mm, 1/4" pulg.): Esta entrada mono admite
una fuente de audio de 3,5 mm (1/4") tal como un micrófono, una guitarra u otro instrumento musical.
2. Entrada auxiliar (3,5 mm, 1/8" pulg.): Esta entrada de 3,5 mm (1/8") estéreo se puede usar para
conectar un reproductor de CD, MP3 u otra fuente de audio.
3. Control de volumen maestro: Este control ajusta el volumen de la mezcla principal del altavoz, que
incluye la entrada de micrófono, la entrada auxiliar y el audio de un dispositivo Bluetooth apareado.
4. Botones de pista: Toque ligeramente estos botones para pasar a la pista anterior/siguiente de un
dispositivo Bluetooth conectado. Mantenga pulsado ambos Botones de pista al mismo tiempo para
desactivar (o activar) los avisos de voz.
Nota: En algunas aplicaciones, pulsar los botones Track – o Track + hará que vaya a otra lista de
reproducción o género musical.
5. Reproducir/Pausa/Bluetooth: Pulse para reproducir o hacer pausa en una pista de un dispositivo
Bluetooth conectado. Mantenga pulsado el botón de Reproducir/Pausa/Bluetooth para desconectar
un dispositivo Bluetooth apareado. El LED Bluetooth se enciende cuando hay un dispositivo apareado
al Arena. Cuando no hay un dispositivo apareado al Arena, El LED Bluetooth está apagado.
6. Puerto de carga USB: Conecte aquí el cable de carga de su dispositivo para cargarlo. La carga por
USB funciona solamente cuando la unidad está encendida.
Nota: Para cargar teléfonos inteligentes (smartphones) y tabletas más rápido, ponga la pantalla del
dispositivo en estado de reposo.
7. NFC (comunicación de campo cercano):Toque y acerque brevemente su dispositivo habilitado y
soportado al logo de NFC para aparearlo.
8. Interruptor de encendido/apagado: Mantenga pulsado este botón durante 3 segundos para encender
o apagar el Arena. Tenga en cuenta que mientras el Arena está conectado a un suministro eléctrico, no
es necesario encenderlo para que cargue la batería.
9. Entrada del cable de corriente: Inserte
aquí el cable de alimentación incluido
para cargar la unidad. Tenga en cuenta
que el Arena puede funcionar con el
cable de corriente mientras se carga
simultáneamente la batería.
Panel trasero