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PARTY SPLASHTM

ION Audio Party Splash™ User Guide 2
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................3
Box Contents....................................................................................................... 3
Support................................................................................................................. 3
SETUP ........................................................................................ 4
Use and Care .......................................................................................................4
Charging & Battery Information ..................................................................... 5
FEATURES ................................................................................. 6
Top Panel ............................................................................................................. 6
Rear Panel............................................................................................................ 8
OPERATION ............................................................................... 9
App Control......................................................................................................... 9
Pairing a Bluetooth® Device........................................................................... 10
Call Answering................................................................................................... 11
Stereo-Link
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Using the Radio .................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 14
APPENDIX................................................................................. 15
Technical Specifications..................................................................................15
Trademarks & Licenses ....................................................................................15
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Thank you for purchasing the Party SplashTM. 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 micro-USB cable to connect the unit to a 5V, 2A power adapter (not
included) connected to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 4 hours (depending on the
specifications of your adapter). This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.
Box Contents
Party SplashTM
Micro-USB Charging Cable (3.28 ft / 1 m)
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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Use and Care
Please review the tips below to get the best performance from your Party SplashTM speaker:
• Party SplashTM is IP67 waterproof, submersible up to 3 ft. (1 m) for 30 minutes, and dust-/
dirt-/sand-proof.
• If the speaker fills with water, the sound will be mued until the water has drained.
• If Party SplashTM is exposed to saltwater, we recommend that you rinse it with tap water to
maintain long-term performance of the product.
• Place Party SplashTM in the upright position for the best sound experience. Party SplashTM
will to float in the position that it was placed or tossed into the water (for example, if placed
on its side, Party SplashTM will continue to float on its side).
• Please do not attempt to charge Party SplashTM in a wet environment. Make sure the power
input, micro-USB cable, 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.
SETUP

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Charging & Battery Information
For the quickest charging time, power o Party SplashTM and use the included micro-USB
cable to connect the micro-USB charging port on the rear panel of the speaker to a USB power
adapter (DC 5V, 2A; not included) connected to a power outlet, or your computer (powered
on). A full charge can take up to 4 hours, depending on the specifications of your 5V, 2A
adapter.
If there is no audio coming from a Bluetooth device or the aux input for 15 minutes, Party
SplashTM will automatically power o to save battery. To wake the unit, simply resume audio
playback.
Here are some other recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.
General Usage Fully charge the battery before using it.
Avoid full discharge of the battery if possible. Li-Ion batteries are
maintenance-free, and the battery will last longest when operating
between 30–80% charged.
Do not use the product while charging the battery.
Do not charge the battery in exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or
exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.
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.
For best product longevity, store with a 50% battery charge.
If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may
permanently lose capacity.
Repair If the battery failstocharge, contact ION Audioat ionaudio.com.
Disposal Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local
ordinances.

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Top Panel
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1.Power Button
Press and hold this button to power Party SplashTM on and o. The LED next to this button
will change based on the current status of Party SplashTM:
•Solid White: Power on.
•Flashing Red: Low battery.
•Solid Red: Charging. If the unit is powered o, the LED will turn o once charging
is complete. Battery status can also be seen from the ION Sound ControlTM app.
Double-press this button to activate or deactivate the voice prompts.
2.Bluetooth Button
Press this button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth®
Device to learn more.
3.Radio Button
Press this button to enter or exit FM radio mode. See Operation > Using the Radio to learn
more.
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4.Bass Boost Button
Press this button to activate or deactive Bass Boost, which enhances the bass EQ while in
Bluetooth mode.
5.Light Mode Button
Press this button to cycle through the five available light modes, or to turn the lights o:
•Beat Sync: The lights change color and flash in reaction to the beat of the music.
•Color Cycle: The slights slowly glow and fade through colors.
•Beathing Color: All lights glow in the same color, fading in and out while cycling
through the full color spectrum.
•Solid Color: The lights will all be lit in a single color (by default, blue). You can
change the color using the ION Sound ControlTM app.
•Random: The lights cycle through the other four color modes randomly, changing
every 5–7 seconds.
•Off
6.Play/Pause
Press this button to play or pause playback from a connected Bluetooth device.
7.Volume Down / Previous
Press this button to increase playback volume.
In Bluetooth mode, press and hold this button to revert to the previous track, and press
again within one second to skip to the previous track.
In Radio mode, press and hold this button to seek the previous strongest station.
8.Volume Up / Next
Press this button to increase playback volume.
In Bluetooth mode, press and hold this button to skip to the next track.
In Radio mode, press and hold this button to seek the next strongest station.

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Rear Panel
1.Micro-USB Port
To charge Party SplashTM, connect the included micro-USB cable from this port to a
USB power adapter (DC 5V, 2A; not included) connected to a power outlet.
2.Aux Input
This 1/8” (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other
auxiliary audio source.
Note:
•While in Bluetooth mode or FM mode, connecting a cable to the Aux input will
automatically switch Party SplashTM to Aux mode.
•If the cable is removed while in Aux mode, Party SplashTM will revert to the last mode
it was last in, either FM or Bluetooth.
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App Control
IMPORTANT: To ensure the best possible experience with the app, use the most current
Android OS or iOS on your device.
Follow these steps to download the free app on your device:
1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device. Then, search for the ION Sound
ControlTM app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the
ION Sound ControlTM app will appear on your device's home screen.
3. Connect your device to Party SplashTM via Bluetooth. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth®
Device to learn how to do this.
4. Open the ION Sound ControlTM app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device's
Bluetooth and Location Services.
5. Follow the steps on screen to find and connect to your Party SplashTM. Once connected,
you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
•Volume: Adjust the speaker's volume.
•Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts (on by default).
•Battery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
•Radio: Play the radio, change stations, and edit presets.
•EQ: Adjust the speaker's equalization.
•Lights: Change the light modes and select colors.
•Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information
and Frequently Asked Questions.
OPERATION

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Pairing a Bluetooth® Device
1. Turn on Party SplashTM by pressing and holding the Power button. Upon powering on,
Party SplashTM will be available to pair, so make sure your Bluetooth device is within range
of the speaker, no more than 100 ft. (30.5 m).
If Party SplashTM is powered on and you are in FM mode or using the Aux input, you will
need to press the Bluetooth button to switch to Bluetooth mode.
2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find PARTY SPLASH, and connect.
Note: Do not connect to iSP149B_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the
ION Sound ControlTM app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this
Device” on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again.
3. Once paired, you will hear “Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled), and the LED next
to the Bluetooth button will become solid blue.
4. You can now press play in your music player app of choice on your device.
To disconnect a paired device, press and hold the Bluetooth button, or turn o Bluetooth
from your device’s Bluetooth settings. The speaker will enter Bluetooth pairing mode to make
it available for another device. When you disconnect a Bluetooth device, you will hear
“Disconnected” if voice prompts are enabled.
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