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INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 4
Box Contents.......................................................................................................4
Support.................................................................................................................4
SETUP .........................................................................................5
Outdoor Use and Care ...................................................................................... 5
Charging and Battery Information................................................................. 5
FEATURES ..................................................................................7
Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel.......................................................................................................... 10
OPERATION...............................................................................11
Bluetooth® Connecting with Sport
TM
Boom ................................................ 11
Stereo-Link
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: Syncing Between Two Speakers........................................12
Using the Radio ................................................................................................ 14
Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input ...................................15
USB Playback Mode..........................................................................................16
Using the USB Charge Port.............................................................................17
App Control........................................................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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APPENDIX................................................................................. 21
Technical Specifications..................................................................................21
Trademarks & Licenses ....................................................................................21

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Thank you for purchasing the SportTM Boom. 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 battery. 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 USB-A to USB-C® 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
SportTM Boom
Microphone with Cable (8.2 ft / 2.5 m)
USB-A to USB-C® 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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Outdoor Use and Care
Though SportTM Boom is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review
the tips below to get the best performance from your SportTM Boom:
• Bring SportTM Boom indoors during extreme weather.
• Please do not place SportTM Boom in standing water or puddles.
• Please do not attempt to charge SportTM Boom in a wet environment. Make sure the power
input, 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.
Charging and Battery Information
For the quickest charging time, power o SportTM Boom and use the included USB-A to USB-
C® cable to connect the USB-C® 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.
The lightning bolt icon on the display will light up when SportTM Boom 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.
SETUP
Rear Panel
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If no audio is played through the SportTM Boom speaker for 15 minutes, the unit will enter a
standby mode to conserve battery life. This may mean the Bluetooth signal is paused, no audio
is coming through a device connected to the aux port, or the volume is set to zero. To wake
the unit, simply resume audio signal or press any button.
After 60 minutes without use, SportTM Boom will fully power o. To resume using it, press and
hold the Power button to turn the speaker back on.
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 failsto charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.
Disposal Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local
ordinances.

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Front Panel
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FEATURES
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1.Display
This screen shows information relevant to SportTM Boom’s current operation:
•Source Icons (FM, AUX, USB): These icons will indicate whether SportTM Boom is in
FM, Aux, or USB playback modes.
•Bluetooth Icon ( ): The Bluetooth icon will display when a device is paired to
SportTM Boom. See Operation > Bluetooth® Connecting with SportTM Boom to learn
how to connect a Bluetooth device.
•Stereo-LinkTM Icon ( ): The Stereo-LinkTM icon will display when SportTM Boom is
linked to another speaker. The Stereo-LinkTM icon will be o when a single speaker
is used. See Operation > Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing Between Two Speakers below for
instructions on how to link two speakers.
•Radio Station: The centered numeralsindicate the current radio station that is
selected. This area will also show the volume and the current repeat mode when
either are changed. See Operation > Using the Radio for more information.
•Lightning Bolt Icon ( ): The lightning bolt icon will display when SportTM Boom is
connected to a power outlet and charging.
•Battery Indicator ( ): The battery icon displays the battery life percentage. When
fully charged, the battery icon will be completely filled.
•BOOM Icon: The BOOM icon will display when the Boom ButtonTM is pressed. The
icon will be o when the function is deactivated.
2.Power Button
Press and hold this button to turn SportTM Boom on and o.
3.Bluetooth Button
Press this button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. When connected to a Bluetooth device,
double-press this button to disconnect a paired device and re-enter pairing mode, or
single-press to disconnect a paired device and enter Aux mode. See Operation >
Bluetooth® Connecting with SportTM Boom to learn how to connect a Bluetooth device.
Press and hold this button to enable or disable voice prompts.
4.Source Button
Press this button to cycle between FM, USB, and Aux modes.

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5.Previous Button
In Bluetooth and USB modes, press this button once to go to the start of the current track.
Press the button again within one second to go to the previous track.
In FM mode, press this button briefly to go to the previous station. Press and hold this button
to seek the previous strong station.
6.Play/Pause / Presets Button
Press this button to play and pause Bluetooth or USB audio.
In FM mode, use this button to save and recall radio presets. See Operation > Using the
Radio to learn more.
7.Next Button
In Bluetooth and USB modes, press this button to go to the next track.
In FM mode, press this button briefly to go to the next station. Press and hold this button to
seek the next strong station.
8.EQ Button
Press this button to cycle through adjusting the Low, Mid, and Hi EQ frequencies, and then
press the VOL +/- buttons to adjust the level. If no changes are made within five seconds,
SportTM Boomwill exit EQ adjustment.
9.Boom ButtonTM
Press to simultaneously enhance the bass EQ and volume and activate a light show that
pulses to the beat of the music.
10. Repeat Button
Press this button to cycle between repeat modes during USB playback. See
Operation > USB Playback Mode to learn more.
11. Stereo-LinkTM Button
SeeOperation > Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing Between Two Speakers to learn more about
syncing two SportTM Boom speakers together using this button.
12. Volume Up/Down Buttons
Press these buttons to adjust the speaker’s volume. The current volume level will be shown
on the display.
13. Mic Volume Up/Down Buttons
Press these buttons to adjust the volume of the microphone input. The current volume
level will be shown on the display.

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14. Mic Input
Connect the included dynamic microphone to this input using the 1/4" (6.35 mm) cable.
Use the MIC +/- buttons to adjust the microphone volume.
15. Aux Input
Connect an MP3 or other audio player to SportTM Boom here using a 1/8” (3.5 mm) auxiliary
cable (not included). See Operation > Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input
for more information.
16. USB-A Playback/Device Charging Port
Connect a USB drive here for USB mode playback. See Operation > USB Playback Mode
for more information.
SportTM Boom includes a power bank function, which allows you to charge a compatible
5V, 1A smartphone, tablet, or other device using the unit’s internal battery (Capacity:
2000mAh/11.1V 22.2Wh) by connecting a cable here. See Operation > Using the USB
Charge Port for more information.
Rear Panel
Note: To access the rear panel port, pull the tab on the protective rubber panel to release it
and access the port.
1. USB-C® Charging Port: Connect the USB-C® end of the included cable to SportTM Boom
here, then connect the USB-A end to a 5V, 2A USB power adapter (sold separately) and
plug it into a power outlet, or your computer (powered on). See Setup > Charging and
Battery Information for more information.
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