Sport XL
Quickstart Guide English ( 3 – 7 )
Guía de inicio rápido Español ( 8 – 13 )
Guide d’utilisation Français (14 – 18)
Appendix English ( 19 )
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Quickstart Guide (English)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Sport XL. 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
Sport XL
Microphone and Cable
1/8” (3.5 mm) Stereo Aux Cable
Power Cable (2-pin IEC)
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
Repair
Disposal
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.
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.
Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local
ordinances.
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Outdoor Use and Care
Though Sport XL is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips
below to get the best performance from Sport XL:
• Sport XL must only be used outdoors with power outlets or extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use.
• Bring Sport XL indoors during extreme weather.
• Please do not place Sport XL in standing water.
• Please do not connect the power cable to Sport XL 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.
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 Sport XL 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 Sport XL.
Connection Diagram
Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
Microphone
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Tablet, etc.
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Front Panel
Bluetooth
Device
Rear Panel
Power
Features
Front Panel
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1. Power Button: Turns Sport XL on or off. Please note that while Sport XL 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 pair to a Bluetooth device. Press and
release the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device.
3. Bass Boost: Press this button to enhance the overall bass frequency response.
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 “SAV” 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. 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.
7. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a track from a connected Bluetooth device.
8. Display: Displays the current radio station, battery status, and Bluetooth status.
• Charging Indicator: When the power cable is connected, movement of the battery segments
hows the battery is charging. When fully charged, all battery segments will be lit without blinking.
When the power cable is disconnected, the battery segment shows the level of the battery.
• Lightning Bolt Icon: The lightning bolt icon will illuminate when the IEC power cable is connected
to wall power.
• Bluetooth Icon: The Bluetooth icon will not be lit when Sport XL is first powered on (unless it was
previously paired with a device). The Bluetooth icon will be lit solid when a device is paired to
Sport XL.
• Power Indicator: The power indicator will be lit when Sport XL is powered on. The power
indicator will not be lit when Sport XL is powered off.
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9. Master Volume Control: This adjusts the speaker’s main mix volume, which includes the Microphone
Input, Auxiliary Input, Radio, and the audio of a paired Bluetooth device.
10. Microphone Input with Volume Control (1/4”): This mono input accepts a 1/4” (6.35 mm) input such
as a microphone, guitar, or other musical instrument.
11. Auxiliary Input: This stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or
other audio source.
12. USB Charging Ports: Connect your device’s charge cable here to charge it. USB charging only
functions when the unit’s power is turned on.
Rear Panel
1. Power Cable Input: Insert the included power cable here to charge the unit. Note
that the Sport XL can be used with the power cable while it simultaneously
charges the battery.
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Top Panel
1. NFC (near-field communication): After pressing and releasing the Bluetooth
button, touch and briefly hold your supported and enabled device to the NFC
logo to pair the device.
Operation
Using the Radio
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Selecting a radio station:
1. Press the Radio button to select AM or FM.
2. Press either of the Tune/Track buttons to select a radio station. To “seek” (jump to the next available
station), hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station.
Saving a radio station as a preset:
1. Press the Radio button to select AM or FM.
2. Press either of the Tune/Track buttons to select a radio station.
3. Press and hold a numeric preset button to assign the current station to that preset number. The display
will show “SAV” to show the station has been saved.
Recalling a saved radio station preset:
1. Press the Radio button to select AM or FM.
2. To use an added preset, press a preset number once lightly to go to the stored radio station.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.
2. Power on Sport XL. If you have previously connected to another Bluetooth device, Sport XL will
reconnect. To disconnect pairing if the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press and release the Bluetooth
button.
3. Press and release the Bluetooth button to pair to a Bluetooth device.
4. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find “Sport XL” and connect.
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.
5. To disconnect pairing while the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press the Bluetooth button.
6. To connect to another Bluetooth device, repeat step 3.
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