ION Audio IPA76C2 User Manual

BLOCK ROCKER MAX

Block Rocker Max

iPA76C2

Quickstart Guide English ( 2 – 6 )

Guía de inicio rápido Español ( 7 – 10 )

Guide d'utilisation rapide Français ( 11 – 15 )

Quickstart Guide (English)

Introduction

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 Block Rocker Max 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 Block Rocker Max.

Box Contents

Block Rocker Max Microphone with mic cable

3.5mm (1/8”) to 3.5mm (1/8”) cable

Power Cable (standard IEC) Quickstart Guide Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.

Quick Setup

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

Storage

Repair

Disposal

Charge fully before use.

Charge fully before storing.

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 the fuse near the power cable input. If the fuse is not intact, please replace it.

The battery can be replaced (details in the Technical Specifications).

For Warranty and Parts, contact the Parts Dept. at 401-658-3743 or by visiting ionaudio.com.

Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.

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Connection Diagram

Items not listed under the Box Contents are sold separately.

TOP PANEL

MP3

PLAYER

MICROPHONE

LINK

LINKING TWO

BLOCK ROCKER

MAX iPA76C2s

TABLET

LINK

REAR PANEL

POWER

(for charging)

Features

1. Microphone Input

with Volume Control (1/4"): This mono input

accepts a 1/4" input such as a microphone, guitar, or other musical instrument.

2. Auxiliary Input: This

stereo 3.5mm (1/8”) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source.

3. Speaker Link:

Connect two or more Block Rocker Max speakers together using a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo aux cable from the Link Output of one Block Rocker Max to the Aux Input of the second Block Rocker Max. A 2’ cable is included but a longer cable can be purchased from a local electronics retailer.

4. Bluetooth Button: Press this button to enter pairing mode. To stop pairing to a Bluetooth device, press and hold this

button for 3 seconds.

5. Light Mode: Press and release this Light Mode button to toggle through these different light bar options:

6. Bluetooth Icon: The Bluetooth icon will not be lit when Block Rocker Max is first powered on (unless it was previously

7. Master Volume Control: This adjusts the speaker’s main mix volume, which includes the Microphone Input, Auxiliary

• Solid White Light: The lights will be lit in a solid white color.

• Color Cycle: The lights slowly glow and cycle through colors.

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

• OFF: The lights are turned off.

paired with a device). The Bluetooth icon will be lit solid when a device is paired to Block Rocker Max.

Input, Radio Tuner, and the audio of a paired Bluetooth device.

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8. AM/FM Presets: Store a favorite radio station and quickly tune

9. Radio Selector: This button sets the tuner to AM or FM or turns the radio off.

10. Display: Displays the current radio station, battery status, and Bluetooth status.

11. Charging Indicator: With the battery charging indicator, when the power cable is connected, movement of the top

12. Lightning Bolt Icon: The lightning bolt icon will illuminate when the IEC power cable is connected to wall power.

13. Decimal Icon: The decimal icon will be lit when Block Rocker Max is powered on. The decimal icon will not be lit when

14. Tune/Track Buttons: Tap these buttons to tune in a radio station or go to the previous/next track on a Bluetooth

15. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a track from a connected Bluetooth device.

16. USB Charging Ports: Connect your device’s charge cable here to charge it. USB charging only functions when the

17. Antenna: Adjust this FM antenna to get the best radio reception. Fold this down when not using the radio and when

18. NFC (near-field communication): Touch and briefly hold your supported and enabled device to the NFC logo to pair the

19. Power Cable Input (IEC): Insert the included power cable here to charge the unit. Note

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Pairing a Bluetooth Device

1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.

2. Power on Block Rocker Max. If you have previously connected to another Bluetooth device, Block Rocker Max will

3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find “Block Rocker Max” and connect.

4. To disconnect pairing while the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press and release the Bluetooth button.

5. To connect to another Bluetooth device, repeat steps 3.

Note: Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device Using NFC

NFC (near-field communication) allows data exchange from devices, such as pairing, by gently bumping them together. Check in your device’s manual to see if this feature is supported.

To use NFC to pair with Block Rocker Max:

1. In order to use NFC, your device must be turned on and unlocked.

2. Enter your device’s Settings menu and check that NFC is turned On (one time step).

3. Power on Block Rocker Max.

4. Press and release the Bluetooth button on Block Rocker Max (only needed for the first time when NFC pairing with the

5. Touch and briefly hold your device to the NFC logo.

6. Follow the pairing instructions that appear on your phone. If a passcode is required, enter ‘0000’.

7. To unpair, gently bump your device against the NFC logo located on Block Rocker Max’s top panel.

To use the free Block Rocker Max app, navigate Google Play on your Android device or the App Store on your iOS device, and search for ION Block Rocker. This app provides EQ, sound effects, and more!

to a preset radio station. There are 6 numeric positions for AM stations and 6 numeric positions for FM stations. To add a preset:

A. Select either the AM or FM band and then use the Tuner

buttons to select the desired radio station.

B. 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, tap a preset number once lightly to go to the stored radio station.

battery segment shows 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.

Block Rocker Max is powered off.

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.

unit’s power is turned on. Each USB port is 5V, 1A. Note: To charge smartphones and tablets faster, put the device’s screen to sleep.

moving the unit.

device.

that the Block Rocker Max can be used with the power cable while it simultaneously charges the battery. The lightning bolt icon will slowly flash on the display when plugged into AC power and the unit is turned off. When unit is turned on and connected to AC power, the lightning bolt icon will remain solid. Power ON/OFF Switch: Turns Block Rocker Max on or off. Please note that while Block Rocker Max is connected to a power source, it does not need to be powered on to charge the battery.

reconnect. To disconnect pairing if the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press and release the Bluetooth button.

Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.

device).

EU Units: Block Rocker Max will enter lowpower “sleep” mode after 50 minutes if no Bluetooth music or input source is playing through it. To resume normal operation, press a front panel button or play audio through a connected Bluetooth source.

Troubleshooting

If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source, musical instrument, or microphone. Also, try

to reduce the overall volume of Block Rocker Max using the Master Volume knob.

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. You can also control EQ using the free ION Block Rocker app for iOS and Android.

If there is a high-pitched whistling noise when using microphones: This is probably feedback. Point the microphone away from the speaker.

If there is poor AM reception: To adjust AM reception, move entire unit.

If you can’t hear the microphone over the music volume: Turn down the music volume from your source.

If you can’t play music from a flash drive: The USB ports are only for charging USB devices.

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