ION Audio Pro Glow Express Portable PA System User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- ION Audio
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ION Audio Pro Glow Express Portable PA System
Product Information
The Pro GlowTM Express is an entertainment product designed by ION Audio. It is designed to make your life more fun and convenient. The product comes with various features and accessories to enhance your entertainment experience.
Box Contents
- Pro GlowTM Express
- IEC320 C13 Power Cable (5 ft / 150 cm)
- Microphone with cable (8.2 ft / 250 cm)
- Quickstart Guide
Support
For the latest information about this product, including documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit ionaudio.com. For additional product support, visit ionaudio.com/support.
Quick Start
- Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included in the box.
- Read the Safety & Warranty Manual before using the product.
- Study the Setup > Connection Diagram.
- Make sure all input devices (e.g. microphones, CD players, or digital media players) are turned off with their volume settings set to zero.
- Connect all devices as shown in the Connection Diagram.
- Switch everything on in the following order:
- Audio input devices (e.g. microphone, instruments, CD players)
- Pro GlowTM Express
- When you are finished using Pro GlowTM Express, switch everything off in the following order:
- Pro GlowTM Express
- Audio input devices
Product Usage Instructions
Setup
Stand Mounting:
Note: Speaker stand not included, sold separately.
- Fully extend the speaker stand tripod legs on a flat, stable surface.
- Raise the mounting pole up to the appropriate height needed and tighten the side brackets to secure it in place.
- Place the Pro GlowTM Express on top of the mounting pole and ensure it is securely attached.
Features
The Pro GlowTM Express features a rear panel with various controls and
connectors for easy operation and connectivity.
Operation
Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on operating the Pro GlowTM
Express.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with the Pro GlowTM Express, refer to the
troubleshooting section of the user manual for possible solutions.
Appendix
The appendix section of the user manual provides technical specifications,
trademarks, and licenses information related to the Pro GlowTM Express.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Pro Glow™ Express. 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
- Pro Glow™ Express
- IEC320 C13 Power Cable (5 ft / 150 cm)
- Microphone with cable (8.2 ft / 250 cm)
- 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.
Quick Start
- Make sure all items listed in the Introduction > Box Contents are included in the box.
- Read the Safety & Warranty Manual before using the product.
- Study the Setup > Connection Diagram.
- Make sure all input devices (e.g. microphones, CD players, or digital media players) are turned o with their volume settings set to “zero.”
- Connect all devices as hown in the Connection Diagram.
- Switch everything on in the following order:
- Audio input devices (e.g. microphone, instruments, CD players)
- Pro Glow™ Express
- When you are finished using Pro Glow™ Express, switch everything o in the following order:
- Pro Glow™ Express
- Audio input devices
SETUP
Stand Mounting
Note: Speaker stand not included, sold separately.
- Fully extend the speaker stand tripod legs on a flat, stable surface.
- Raise the mounting pole up to the appropriate height needed and tighten the side adjustment knob.
- Insert the pin into the bottom pin-hole so the mounting pole stays at your set height.
- On the Pro Glow™ Express, adjust the bottom knob counter-clockwise so the screw is not blocking the opening.
- Line up the Pro Glow™ Express mounting hole with the speaker stand pole and place on the pole.
- Tighten the mounting knob clockwise on Pro Glow™ Express to secure it to the pole.
Connection Diagram
FEATURES
Rear Panel
Click a control below to jump to that section.
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Display
This screen shows information relevant to the current operation on Pro Glow™ Express.
Note: The Display comes with a plastic protector on it. Remove this for optimal viewing. -
Control Knob
Push this knob to cycle between the following controls, as indicated on the Display, and then turn the knob to adjust the selected control: -
VOL: Adjusts the overall main volume of the loudspeaker (0–30).
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MIC: Adjusts the microphone input volume, independently of the other channels (0– 30).
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SOURCE: Adjusts the source volume (Bluetooth, AUX, or USB), independently of the Mic channel (0–30).
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ECHO: Adjusts the amount of echo eect on the microphone (0–10).
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LOW: Increases or decreases the low frequency EQ for all channels (-12 – 0 – 12).
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HIGH: Increases or decreases the high frequency EQ for all channels (-12 – 0 – 12).
If the Control Knob is not moved for five seconds, the function will return to VOL.
Press and hold the Control Knob for five seconds to restore the default settings.
Note: For the best sound quality, set your input source volume to 100% and use the Source and Main Volume control of the speaker to adjust the volume.
See Operation > Using the Control Knob for more information. -
Previous Button
Press this button to return to the start of the current Bluetooth or USB track. Press the button again within one second to skip to the previous track. -
Next Button
Press this button to skip to the next Bluetooth or USB track. -
Play/Pause Button
Press this button to start and stop Bluetooth or USB audio.
Press and hold this button to enable or disable the voice prompts. -
Stereo-Link™ / Repeat Button
Press and hold this button to start stereo-linking to another Pro Glow™ Express. See Operation > Linking Two Speakers for more information.
In USB mode, press this button to change the playback mode. See Operation > USB Mode for more information. -
Source Button
Press this button to cycle between Bluetooth, Aux, and USB modes. The current mode will be shown on the Display. -
Lights Button
Press this button to cycle between the five light modes, or to turn the lights off. See Operation > Light Modes for more information. -
USB Charge/Playback Port
You can use this port for charging the USB device, such as a tablet or smartphone. To charge a device that is streaming music via Bluetooth, pause the music first and then wait for it to reconnect after the USB cable (not included) is inserted.
You can also connect a USB flash drive here to play music. See Operation > USB Mode for more information. -
Mic In
Connect the included microphone to this input using the 1/4″ (6.35 mm) cable. -
Aux In
Connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source to this 1/8” (3.5 mm) input. -
Power LED
This LED will be lit when the unit is powered on. -
Clip LED
This LED will flash red if the signal from the input jacks or audio source is clipping (distortion from an overly loud signal). If this happens, decrease the main volume or the source volume for the Aux or Mic Inputs (if a loud device is plugged into either) using the Control Knob. -
Power Switch
Turns Pro Glow™ Express on or off. When the power is on, the Power LED will be lit green. -
Power Cable Input
Connect the included power cable here to power the unit.
OPERATION
Using the Control Knob
The Control Knob defaults to controlling the Main Volume for all channels. Press the Control Knob to toggle through different functions. Rotate the Control Knob to change the selected setting:
| Press | Control | Rotate |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | MIC | Adjust mic volume |
| 2x | SOURCE | Adjust source (AUX, Bluetooth, USB) volume |
| 3x | ECHO | Adjust mic echo |
| 4x | LOW | Adjust low EQ |
| 5x | HIGH | Adjust high EQ |
| 6x | VOL | Adjust main volume |
If there is no activity on the Control Knob for 5 seconds, the function will
go back to main volume.
To factory reset the speaker to default settings, hold down the Control Knob
for 5 seconds.
The speaker will power cycle and the reset will be successful.
Pairing a Bluetooth® Device
- Turn on your Bluetooth device.
- Power on Pro Glow™ Express. When the unit is first turned on, it will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. If necessary, press the Source button to select Bluetooth mode. If voice prompts are enabled, you will hear “Bluetooth Pairing.”
- Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find “PRO GLOW EXPRESS” and connect. If voice prompts are enabled, you will hear “Bluetooth Connected.”
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.
To disconnect the paired Bluetooth device, turn off or disconnect from your
Bluetooth device.
Tip: If you would like to disable (or enable) the voice prompts, press and
hold the Play / Pause button for five seconds.
Linking Two Speakers
If you would like to play music from a Bluetooth device, you can first “link” two Pro Glow™ Express speakers together in order to listen to your music in stereo. One Pro Glow™ Express will serve as the left speaker and the other will serve as the right speaker.
To link two Pro Glow™ Express speakers together:
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Press and hold the Stereo-LinkTM / Repeat button on both speakers to enter Stereo-Link™ mode. You will hear a tone, and the word LINK will flash on each speaker’s Display while they search for each other. Once a link has been established, the word LINK will remain on the Display.
Note: The linking process can take up to a minute to complete. The closer the two speakers are to each other, the quicker the link is established. -
Once the two speakers are linked, press and release the Source button on either speaker to select Bluetooth mode and begin the Bluetooth pairing process. The speaker you use for Bluetooth pairing will serve as the primary speaker. On its Display screen, the Bluetooth icon will flash to indicate that Bluetooth pairing is in process.
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Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find Pro Glow™ Express and connect.
When your Bluetooth device is connected, the Bluetooth icon will be lit solid on the primary speaker’s Display, and you will be able to play audio from the Bluetooth device through your two linked speakers.
To disconnect two speakers or cancel linking between the two, double press the Stereo-LinkTM / Repeat button on either speaker.
Note: Pro Glow™ Express is not wireless link compatible with previous ION Audio Pro Glow™ models.
Light Modes
Press the Light button to toggle between five modes for the LEDs on Pro Glow™
Express.
Note: For the best lighting effect, you may need to increase the volume
of your connected device or input source.
- Color Cycle: The lights slowly glow and cycle through colors.
- Beat Sync: The lights change color and flash in reaction to the beat of the music.
- Two-Tone Fade: The lights fade between colors with the top two LEDs in one color and the bottom two in another color.
- Rainbow Chase Beat-Sync: The lights will move clockwise around the woofer like a rainbow. As the music changes in volume, the speed will increase or decrease.
- Solid: The lights will all be lit in a single color (by default, blue). You can change the color using the ION Sound ControlTM app. There are the 15 colors that can be selected from the ION Sound Control™ app.
- Off: All LEDs are off.
USB Mode
When a USB drive with compatible files is inserted into the USB
Charge/Playback Port, Pro Glow™ Express will automatically switch to USB mode.
If the USB drive has already been inserted and you are using another mode,
press the Source button until USB mode is selected.
Pro Glow™ Express will automatically play the first compatible MP3 file. Files
are played in alphabetical order of what is on the root level, then
alphabetically by folder, and then alphabetically by track name. Media
playback will stop when all media has been played on the USB drive.
Note: The USB drive must have playable MP3 files for it to appear on the
media panel’s display.
Press the Next and Previous buttons to go to the next or previous track. Press
and hold these buttons to fast forward or rewind within the track.
Press the Stereo-Link™ / Repeat button to cycle through the repeat/shuffle
options (abbreviations will show on the display):
- Play the current USB track on repeat (OnE). This is the default mode when powered on.
- Play the tracks in random order (rAn).
- Play all the tracks on the USB drive on repeat (ALL).
- Play the current folder’s tracklist on repeat (FOLd). The folder used is based on what song is playing when it is activated. For instance, if a song playing is on the root level, selecting FOLd will repeat only songs at the root level. If a song is in folder “A”, then only songs in folder “A” will be repeated.
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:
- Open the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device. Then, search for the ION Sound ControlTM app.
- 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.
- Connect your device to Pro GlowTM Express via Bluetooth. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn how to do this.
- Open the ION Sound ControlTM app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device’s Bluetooth and Location Services.
- Follow the steps on screen to find and connect to your Pro GlowTM Express. Once connected, you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
- Source Selection: Select the source to use (Bluetooth, USB, or Aux).
- Volume: Adjust the speaker’s volume.
- Source Volume: Adjust the incoming volume for the Bluetooth, USB, or Aux sources.
- Mic Volume: Adjust the volume of the Mic input.
- EQ: Adjust the speaker’s equalization.
- Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
- Lights: Change the light modes.
- Mic Echo: Adjust the amount of echo applied to the microphone.
- Over-The-Air Firmware Updates: Stay up to date with the latest firmware installation.
- Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information and Frequently Asked Questions.
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 Pro Glow™ Express using the Control Knob.
I hear a hum when cables are connected:
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Disconnect cables from the input jacks to see if it’s a faulty cable.
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Make sure the signal cables are not placed near power cables.
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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 Pro Glow™ Express via the ION Sound Control™ App 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 Pro Glow™ Express via Bluetooth: -
Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Pro Glow™ Express as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Pro Glow™ Express are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
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Double-press the Bluetooth button to disconnect Pro Glow™ Express from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power off Pro Glow™ Express and then power it back on. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth®
Device 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 Pro Glow™ Express before, find Pro Glow™ Express 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 Pro Glow™ Express o and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note: If Pro Glow™ Express 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.
Technical Specifications
| Output Power | 150 W (peak) |
|---|---|
| Speakers | Low Frequency: 8.0” (203.2 mm) woofer |
High Frequency: 1.0” (25.4 mm) piezo tweeter
Speaker Mount| 1 3/8” pole mount
Bluetooth | Profile: A2DP
| Bluetooth Version: 5.0
| Range: Up to 100 ft. (30.5 m)
| Stereo-Link™ Range: Up to 85 ft. (25.9 m) between
| speakers
USB| Audio: Music playback from USB drive Supported File System: FAT32
Supported File Type: MP3
Maximum File Size: 4 GB
Maximum USB Drive Size: 128 GB
Power| Cable: IEC320 C13
Input Voltage: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 75 W Fuse: T3.15AH AC250V
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
| 9.88” x 7.87” x 15.31”
251 mm x 200 mm x 389 mm
Weight| 14.33 lbs.
6.5 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Bluetooth and wireless reception and range are affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in the center of the room so it is unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
Trademarks & Licenses
ION Audio is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Android and Google Play are registered trademarks of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by ION Audio is under license.
All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those
of their respective owners.
References
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