ION Audio IPA100 Users manual

Explorer Outback 2

Quickstart Guide	English ( 3 – 7 )
Guía de inicio rápido	Español ( 8 – 13 )
Appendix	English ( 14 )

Quickstart Guide (English)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Explorer Outback 2. 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.

Box Contents

Explorer Outback 2

Microphone and Cable

Storage Bag

1/8” (3.5 mm) Stereo Aux Cable

Power/Charging Cable

Quickstart Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

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.

Rechargeable Batteries

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 6 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.

Outdoor Use and Care

Though Explorer Outback 2 is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips below to get the best performance from Explorer Outback 2:

•Explorer Outback 2 must only be used outdoors with power outlets or extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.

•Bring Explorer Outback 2 indoors during extreme weather.

•Please do not place Explorer Outback 2 in standing water.

•Please do not connect the power cable to Explorer Outback 2 in a wet environment. Make sure the power input, power cable, 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. Do not place devices in the included storage bag, as it is not water-resistant.

Quick Setup

1.Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included in the box.

2.Read the Safety & Warranty Manual before using the product.

3.Make sure the battery is completely charged prior to first use for maximum battery life.

4.Study the Connection Diagram.

5.Ensure the Master Volume on Explorer Outback 2 is at zero.

6.Connect your devices.

7.Raise the volume to a comfortable level.

8.Return the Master Volume to zero when you are finished using Explorer Outback 2.

Connection Diagram

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Microphone

Bluetooth

Device

Power

Front Panel	Rear Panel

Tablet,

etc.

Features
Front Panel
13 12	11				14
	1
	2		HOLD TO SEEK	7
11	3	9	HOLD TO LINK	8	10

4	5	6

1.Power Button: Turns Explorer Outback 2 on or off. Please note that while Explorer Outback 2 is connected to a power source, it does not need to be powered on to charge the battery. When the power is on, the display will show the power indicator.

2.Bluetooth Button: Press and release the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device. Press and hold this button to disable (or enable) the voice prompts.

3.Light Mode Button: Press this button to select how the lights on the front panel function:

•White: The lights are lit solidly white.

•Color Cycle: The lights slowly glow and cycle through colors. Press and hold the Light Mode button to freeze the lights on one color.

•Beat Sync: The lights react to the beat of the music.

•Off: The lights turn off. This is the default mode when Explorer Outback 2 is first powered on.

4.Radio Selector: This button sets the Radio to AM, FM, or turns the radio off.

5.AM/FM Presets: Store a favorite radio station and quickly tune to a preset radio station. There are 5 numeric positions to store AM band presets and 5 numeric positions to store FM band presets.

To add a preset:

i.Select either the AM or FM band and then use the Tune/Track buttons to select the desired radio station.

ii.Press and hold a numeric preset button to assign the current station to that preset number. The display will show “SAVE” to show the station has been saved. To use an added preset, press a preset number once lightly to go to the stored radio station.

6.Bass Boost: Press this button to enhance the overall bass frequency response.

7.Tune/Track Buttons: Press these buttons to tune in a radio station or go to the previous/next track on a Bluetooth connected device. To “seek” (jump to the next available station), hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station. The unit will remember the last station it was on and start at that station when powered off and on again.

8.Play/Pause/Link: Press to play or pause a track from a connected Bluetooth device. Press and hold this button to start stereo linking to another Explorer Outback 2 speaker.

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