ION PARTY BOOM PLUS User manual

User Guide
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PARTY BOOM™ PLUS
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Thank you for purchasing the Party Boom™ Plus Speaker. At ION, your entertainment is as
important to us as it is to you. That’s why we design our products with one thing in mind—to
make your life more fun and more convenient.
Note: Before you first use the product, please fully charge the batteries. Your unit was
purposely shipped with a reduced battery charge to ensure safe transit. For optimal charging,
power o the speaker while charging.
Use the included power cable to connect the unit to a power outlet and let it charge for up to
6 hours. This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.
Box Contents
Party Boom™ Plus
IEC (C7) Power Cable (4.9 ft / 150 cm)
Microphone with cable (7.5 ft. / 230 cm)
Quickstart Guide
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.
INTRODUCTION

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Charging and Battery Information
For the quickest charging time, power o Party Boom™ Plus and use the included IEC power
cable connected to a power outlet. A full charge can take up to 6 hours.
The lightning bolt icon on the display will light up when Party Boom™ Plus is
connected to a power source and charging. The battery icon will fill to display the
battery life percentage. When charging is complete, the lightning bolt icon will
disappear, and the battery icon will be completely filled.
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
Fully charge the battery before using it.
Charge the battery completely after each use.
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 3 months, it may
permanently lose capacity.
Repair If the battery fails to charge, check your fuse near the power cable input. If your
fuse is intact and it still will not charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.
Disposal Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local
ordinances.
SETUP

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Outdoor Use and Care
Though Party Boom™ Plus is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please
review the tips below to get the best performance from your Party Boom™ Plus:
•Bring Party Boom™ Plus indoors during extreme weather.
•Please do not place Party Boom™ Plus in standing water.
•Please do not connect the power adapter to a Party Boom™ Plus in a wet environment.
Make sure the power input, power adapter, and power outlet are all completely dry before
making any connections.
•WARNING: Keep any non-water-resistant devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry
place where they will not be aected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.

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Front Panel
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1. Display
This screen shows information relevant to the current operation on Party Boom™ Plus.
Note: The Display comes with a plastic protector on it. Remove this for optimal viewing.
2.Previous / Next Buttons
In FM mode, press these buttons briefly to go to the previous or next station. Press and
hold these buttons to seek the previous or next strong station.
In Bluetooth and USB modes, press the Previous or Next button to go to the beginning of
the current track or skip to the following track, respectively. Press the Previous button
again within one second to skip to the previous track.
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3. Play/Pause / Presets Button
Press this button to start and stop Bluetooth or USB audio.
In FM mode, press this button to save and recall radio presets. See Operation > Using the
Radio for more details.
4.Bluetooth® Button
Press this button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. When connected to a Bluetooth device,
press this button to disconnect a paired device and re-enter pairing mode. Once
disconnected, press this button to re-pair to the last connected device. See Operation >
Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn how to connect a Bluetooth device.
Press and hold this button to enable or disable voice prompts.
5.Stereo-Link™ / Repeat Button
Press and hold this button to start stereo-linking to another Party Boom™ Plus. See
Operation > Linking Two Speakers for more details.
In USB mode, press this button to change the playback mode. See Operation > USB Mode
for more details.
6.Source Button
Press this button to cycle between FM, USB, and Aux modes. The current mode will be
shown on the Display.
7.Lights Button
Press this button to cycle through the 10 light modes. See Operation > Light Modes for
more information.
8.BOOM Button™
Press this button to simultaneously enhance the bass EQ and volume and activate a light
show that pulses to the beat of the music.
9.EQ Button
Press this button to cycle through the Low, Mid, and Hi EQ frequencies. Then press the
VOL +/- buttons to adjust the EQ frequency settings from -12 to +12.
10. USB Charge/Playback Port
You can use this port for charging the USB device, such as a tablet or smartphone. To
charge a device that is streaming music via Bluetooth, pause the music first and then wait
for it to reconnect after the USB cable (not included) is inserted.
You can also connect a USB flash drive here to play music. See Operation > USB Mode for
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11. Mic In
Connect a microphone into this into using a 1/4” (6.35 mm) cable. Press the MIC +/-
buttons to control the mic volume.
12. Mic +/- Buttons
Press these buttons to adjust the microphone volume.
13. Aux In
Connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source to this 1/8” (3.5 mm) input.
14. Volume +/- Buttons
Use these buttons to raise and lower the volume of the Bluetooth, USB, radio, or aux input
from 0-30. Press and hold a button to raise or lower the volume quickly.
15. Power Button
Press and hold this button to turn Party Boom™ Plus on and o.

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Rear Panel
Note: Pull the tab on the protective rubber panel to release it and access the rear panel port.
1. Power Input: Connect the included power cable here to charge the speaker.
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Pairing a Bluetooth® Device
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.
2. Turn on Party Boom™ Plus by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. When the unit
is first turned on, it will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. If necessary, press the
Bluetooth button to select Bluetooth mode. The Bluetooth icon on the display will flash to
indicate the speaker is ready to pair and you will hear “Bluetooth Pairing” if voice prompts are
enabled.
3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find PARTY BOOM PLUS, and connect.
The Bluetooth icon will appear in the display, and if voice prompts are enabled, you will
hear “Bluetooth Connected”. If after 90 seconds if there is no connection, the speaker will
stop searching for a Bluetooth device and enter AUX mode.
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.
To disconnect a paired device, do any of the following:
•Turn o Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings. The speaker will enter
Bluetooth pairing mode to make it available for another device.
•Press the Bluetooth button to disconnect and re-enter pairing mode.
Once you have disconnected, you will hear “Bluetooth Disconnected” if voice prompts are
enabled.
Tip: Press and hold the Bluetooth button to turn voice prompts on or o.
OPERATION
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