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TM BOOM

ION Audio Sport™ Boom User Guide 2
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
TM
: 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
4 Hours

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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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Bluetooth® Connecting with Sport
TM
Boom
Note: Press and hold the Bluetooth button to turn voice prompts on or o.
1. Turn on SportTM Boom by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. SportTM Boom
will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode the first time it is powered on. After that,
it will remember the last mode used and enter that mode when powered on.
2. The Bluetooth icon on the display will flash to indicate it 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 SPORT BOOM, and connect. The
Bluetooth icon will appear in the display, and you will hear “Bluetooth Connected” (if voice
prompts are enabled).
Note: Do not connect to iPA162B_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.
4. Now you can use the buttons on the front panel to control audio playback:
•Press the Play/Pause / Presets button to play or pause the current track.
•Press and quickly release the VOL + button to increase the volume.
•Press and quickly release the VOL - button to decrease the volume.
•Press the > button to skip to the next track.
•Press the < button to revert to the beginning of the current track. Repeat this action
within one second to skip to the previous track.
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.
•Double-press the Bluetooth button to disconnect and re-enter pairing mode.
•Briefly press the Bluetooth button to disconnect and enter Aux mode.
Once you have disconnected, the Bluetooth icon will return to flashing, and you will hear
“Bluetooth Disconnected” if voice prompts are enabled.
OPERATION
SPORTTM BOOM
31 - PRESS & HOLD 2 - BLUETOOTH PAIRING

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Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing Between Two Speakers
To sync audio between two SportTM Boom speakers:
Note: When you begin the Stereo-LinkTM process, any connected Bluetooth devices will be
automatically disconnected. You can also disconnect your device prior to beginning by
double-pressing the Bluetooth button.
1. Press and hold the Stereo-LinkTM button on each SportTM Boom speaker. A beeping sound
will be heard and the Stereo-LinkTM and Bluetooth icons in each unit's display will begin
flashing while attempting to link. Please allow 10 to 30 seconds for the speakers to link.
Note: Speakers should be within 50’ (15 m) of each other to properly link. The closer the
speakers are, the faster they will link.
Note: To exit Stereo-LinkTM mode, double-press the Stereo-LinkTM button again.
Once the speakers are linked, the Stereo-LinkTM icons on both speakers will be lit solidly,
and the Bluetooth icons will flash to indicate it is searching for a device to pair with.
2. Select which unit will be the “primary” speaker by pressing and releasing the Bluetooth
button on that unit.
3. Navigate to your device's Bluetooth settings menu and select SPORT BOOM to connect.
When the connection is successful, you will hear "Bluetooth Connected" from the primary
speaker (if voice prompts are enabled). When Bluetooth audio playback begins, you should
hear it through both speakers. The primary speaker will play the left channel while the
secondary speaker plays the right channel. Playback controls are active on both speakers.
Note: Radio, Aux, and USB modes will be disabled when Stereo-LinkTM is active.
SPORTTM BOOM
3
1 - PRESS & HOLD
(speaker 1)
1 - PRESS & HOLD
(speaker 2)
2 - PRESS
(primary speaker)

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To exit Stereo-LinkTM mode, double-press the Stereo-LinkTM button. The primary speaker will
remain paired to your Bluetooth device. The secondary speaker will begin searching for a new
Bluetooth device to pair to, and you will hear "Bluetooth Pairing" if voice prompts are enabled.
Note: Pressing and holding the Power button on the primary speaker while in Stereo-LinkTM
mode will power o all connected speakers. SportTM Boom speakers powered o in Stereo-
LinkTM mode will automatically enter Stereo-LinkTM mode the next time they are powered on
and begin searching for secondary speakers to connect to.

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Using the Radio
To use the radio, press the Source button so that FM is selected and shown on the display.
While in FM mode, briefly press the Previous and Next buttons (</>) to move to the previous
or next station. Press and hold the </> buttons to seek for the next strongest station in that
direction.
To save a radio station as a preset:
1. Press and hold the Play/Pause / Presets button.
2. Use the </> buttons to select a preset number, 1–12, shown on the display.
3. When you have selected the desired preset number, quickly press and release the
Play/Pause / Presets button again to save it.
To recall a previously saved preset, briefly press the Play/Pause / Presets button to cycle
between the 12 presets.
PRESS PRESS - Previous/Next Station
HOLD - Seek
1 - HOLD 2 - PRESS - Select Preset 3 - PRESS

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Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input
1. Connect a 1/8” (3.5 mm) auxiliary cable to the input on the front panel of SportTM Boom and
connect the other end to an audio device such as an MP3 or CD player.
2. Press the Source button so that AUX is selected and shown on the display. Doing so will
also cause Bluetooth devices to disconnect.
3. Press play on your device’s music player. Use the Volume Up/Down (+/-) buttons to adjust
the Aux volume.
Note: The SportTM Boom speaker volume controls act independently from your connected
device. Lower the volume on your device if signal distortion occurs.
To exit Aux mode, press the Source button to switch to FM or USB playback, or press the
Bluetooth button to reconnect to a Bluetooth device.
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USB Playback Mode
Connect a USB drive to the USB-A port on the front panel of SportTM Boom to play music files.
USB Mode will be automatically selected, and music files will begin playing.
While in USB playback mode, you can use the following buttons on the front panel to control
playback:
•Press the Play/Pause / Presets button to start or stop USB playback.
•Use the Previous and Next buttons (</>) to skip to the previous or next USB track.
•Briefly press the Repeat button to cycle between repeat modes, as shown on the display:
oALL: Repeats all tracks on the USB drive.
oFOLd: Repeats all tracks in the current folder of the USB drive.
oOnE: Repeats the currently playing track.
orAn: Randomly shues the track order.
1 - CONNECT 2 - PRESS
(Play/Pause Playback)
4 - PRESS TO CYCLE
(OFF, ALL, FOLDER, ONE, RANDOM)
3 - PRESS
(Previous/Next Track)

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Using the USB Charge Port
To use the USB charge port:
1. Connect a USB type-A cable to the USB Charge Port on the front panel of your SportTM
Boom (see image).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the charging input on your smartphone, tablet, or
other compatible device.

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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 SportTM Boom via Bluetooth. See Operation > Bluetooth®
Connecting with SportTM Boom 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 SportTM Boom. Once connected,
you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
•Source Selection: Select the source to use (Bluetooth, USB, FM, or Aux).
•Volume: Adjust the speaker's volume.
•EQ: Adjust the speaker's equalization.
•Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
•Battery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
•Support: Visitionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information
and Frequently Asked Questions.

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If the unit is not charging: Make sure the USB-C® charging cable is properly connected to the
power input, the power adapter, and the power outlet.
If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source.
Ihear a hum when cables are connected:
•Disconnect cables from the input jacks to see if it’s a faulty cable.
•Make sure the signal cables are not placed near power cables.
•Connect all audio equipment power cables to outlets which share a common ground.
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 there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source or on
SportTM Boom to lower the bass level. This will allow you to play the music louder before
clipping (distortion) occurs. You can also check to make sure the BOOM function is o.
If you cannot connect your audio device to SportTM Boom via Bluetooth:
•Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and SportTM Boom as close together
as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and SportTM Boom
are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
•Double-press the Bluetooth button to disconnect SportTM Boom from any other audio
device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power o SportTM
Boom and then power it back on. See Operation > Bluetooth® Connecting with SportTM
Boom for more information.
•Reset the Bluetooth connection on your audio device by turning Bluetooth o 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 SportTM Boom before, find SportTM Boom
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
SportTM Boom o and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available
devices list.
Note: If SportTM Boom 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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If you experience audio dropouts while playing music from a Bluetooth device, this may be
happening because your unit is trying to link to another speaker. This can occur if you power
o a speaker that was linked to your unit or if you have just turned on your unit and it is in
Stereo-LinkTM mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Stereo-LinkTM mode by double pressing
the Stereo-LinkTM button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another speaker
if there is one within range.