ION Tahiti User manual

TahitiTM Speaker
User Guide English ( 2 – 7 )
Guía del usuario Español ( 8 – 14 )
Guide d’utilisation Français ( 15 – 19 )
Appendix English ( 20 )

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User Guide (English)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TahitiTM 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 battery. Your unit was
purposely shipped with a reduced battery charge to ensure safe transit. For optimal charging,
power off the speaker while charging.
Use the included micro-USB cable to connect the unit to a power adapter connected to a
power outlet and let it charge for up to 4 hours. This helps ensure the longest life for your
battery.
Box Contents
(2) TahitiTM Speakers
(6) Pole Segments (20” / 50 cm, each)
(4) Pole Connectors
(2) Threaded Tube Caps
(2) Stakes
(2) Micro-USB Cables (12” / 30 cm, each)
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.
Outdoor Use and Care
Though TahitiTM Speaker is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review
the tips below to get the best performance from TahitiTM Speaker:
•TahitiTM Speaker must only be used outdoors with power outlets or extension cords that
are rated for outdoor use.
•Bring TahitiTM Speaker indoors during extreme weather.
•Please do not place TahitiTM Speaker in standing water.
•Please do not connect the power adapter to TahitiTM Speaker 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 affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.

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Charging
For fastest charging, power off TahitiTM Speaker and use the included micro-USB cable to
connect the speaker to (A) a USB power adapter (DC 5V 2A, not included) connected to a
power outlet, or (B) your computer (powered on).
TahitiTM Speaker's battery life can also be prolonged between charges using the solar panel.
For best results, place TahitiTM Speaker in an area that receives at least 3 hours of direct
sunlight a day. The rate of charging depends on the amount of sunlight the solar panel
receives. The unit will charge slower when receiving indirect sunlight.
Assembly
TahitiTM Speaker may be used mounted using the included post;
freestanding; or hanging using the handle.
Pole Mounted:
1. Drive the entire spike portion of stake into the ground where you
would like to install TahitiTM Speaker.
Important: If the ground where you would like to install TahitiTM
Speaker is hard or tough, use a shovel to loosen the soil prior to
driving the ground stake. To avoid damaging the stake, do not
directly strike it with a hammer. Instead, we recommend using a
rubber mallet or using a flat object as a buffer between the
hammer and stake.
2. Attach a pole segment to the stake, and then attach a pole
connector to the top of the pole segment. Add another pole
connector to the previous pole segment, and repeat until three
pole segments have been connected for each speaker, or until
the desired height is reached.
Note: To ensure stability, make sure all pieces are connected
together tightly. Do not apply downward pressure to the poles
to drive the stake into the ground.
3. When the pole segments are connected, add the threaded
tube cap on the top of the last pole segment. Place TahitiTM
Speaker so that the hole at the bottom of the speaker is in line
with the threads at top of the pole mount. Gently screw TahitiTM
Speaker onto the threaded cap until it is secure. Do not
overtighten.
4. Before attempting to move TahitiTM Speaker, always remove the
speaker from the pole mount first. Hold the top-most section of
the pole with one hand and gently unscrew TahitiTM Speaker
until it is separated from the pole mount.
Ground
Level
Stake
Pole
Segment
Pole
Connector
Threaded
Tube Cap

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Features
Power Button: Press and hold to turn TahitiTM
Speaker on and off.
Press briefly to play or pause on a connected
device.
Double-press to disable or enable voice prompts.
Lights Button: Press to cycle between light modes:
•Flicker
•Max Brightness (Solid)
•Medium Brightness (Solid)
•Low Brightness (Solid)
•Off
Bluetooth®Button: Press and hold to disconnect
a Bluetooth device.
Double-press to enter Multi-SyncTM mode.
See Bluetooth Connecting with TahitiTM
Speaker to learn how to connect via Bluetooth
and sync multiple TahitiTM Speakers.
Micro-USB Charging Port: For fastest charging,
power off TahitiTM Speaker and use the included
micro-USB cable to connect the speaker to (A) a
USB power adapter (DC 5V 2A, not included)
connected to a power outlet, or (B) your computer
(powered on).

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Operation
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 XPTM app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded,
the ION Sound XPTM app will appear on your device's home screen.
3. Connect your device to TahitiTM Speaker via Bluetooth. See the Bluetooth Connecting
with TahitiTM Speaker to learn how to do this.
4. Open the ION Sound XPTM app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device's
Bluetooth and Location Services.
5. Tap to select Add A Product on the screen. The app will scan and find TahitiTM Speaker.
If you are having issues connecting, tap Help with setting up? for additional tips.
6. Select the TahitiTM Speaker icon to go to the next screen, where you can use the app to
control various functions of the speaker such as:
•EQ: Adjust the speaker's equalization.
•Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
•Lights: Change the light mode.
•Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty
information and Frequently Asked Questions.

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Bluetooth Connecting with TahitiTM Speaker
Connecting to one TahitiTM Speaker:
1. Power on the TahitiTM Speaker by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. TahitiTM
Speaker will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find Tahiti Speaker, and connect.
When connected, the Bluetooth LED will be lit solid blue and you will hear “Connected” (if
voice prompts are enabled).
Note: Do not connect to Tahiti Speaker_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting
to the ION Sound XPTM app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this
Device” on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again.
3. To disconnect, turn off Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings, or press and hold
the Bluetooth button.
Syncing multiple TahitiTM Speakers:
1. Connect to one TahitiTM Speaker using the steps above. This will be the "primary" speaker.
2. Double-press the Bluetooth button on the primary speaker to enter Multi-SyncTM mode. The
Bluetooth LED will change from blue to solid white, and you will hear "Multi-Sync Mode" (if
voice prompts are enabled) to indicate it is in Multi-SyncTM mode.
Note: Tahiti Speakers should be within 50’ (15 m) of each other to properly sync. The
closer the speakers are, the faster they will sync.
Note: To exit Multi-SyncTM mode, double-press the Bluetooth button again.
3. Power on any other speakers. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the secondary
speakers to disconnect any currently connected Bluetooth sources.
4. Double-press the Bluetooth button to enter Multi-SyncTM Mode for the secondary speakers.
The Bluetooth LED will begin flashing green and the secondary speakers should
automatically sync to the primary speaker.
5. Once a successful sync is established, the Bluetooth LED on the secondary speaker will be
lit solid green, and you will hear “Synced” from the “secondary” speaker (if voice prompts
are enabled).
Note: The Bluetooth range will be determined by the distance that your Bluetooth device is to
the “primary” speaker. See Technical Specifications for Bluetooth and Multi-SyncTM ranges.
Tip: TahitiTM Speaker can sync audio with other Multi-SyncTM-compatible ION Audio speakers.
To find out more, visit ionaudio.com.

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Troubleshooting
If the unit is not charging: Make sure the micro-USB cable is properly connected to the
power input, the power adapter and the power outlet. If using the solar panel to prolong
battery life between charges, make sure the unit is placed in an area that receives at least 3
hours of direct sunlight a day.
If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source.
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 you cannot connect your audio device to TahitiTM Speaker via Bluetooth:
•Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and TahitiTM Speaker as close
together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and
TahitiTM Speaker are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
•Reset the Bluetooth connection on TahitiTM Speaker to disconnect TahitiTM Speaker from
any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away,
power off Tahiti Speaker and then power it back on. See Bluetooth Connecting with
TahitiTM Speaker 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 TahitiTM Speaker before, find TahitiTM
Speaker 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 TahitiTM Speaker off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in
your available devices list.
Note: If Tahiti Speaker 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.
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 off a speaker that was linked to your unit or if you have just turned on your unit and it is
in Multi-SyncTM mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Multi-SyncTM mode by double-pressing
the Link button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another TahitiTM Speaker if
there is one within range.
If you would like to stop your speaker from automatically linking when you power it on,
make sure you double-press the Bluetooth button to exit Multi-SyncTM mode before you
power it off.