ION AUDIO Uber Boom Portable Bluetooth Speaker User Guide

ION AUDIO Uber Boom Portable Bluetooth Speaker User Guide

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the UberTM Boom. 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 USB-A to USB-C® cable to connect the unit to a 5V, 2A power adapter (not included) connected to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 4.5 hours (depending on the specifications of your adapter). This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.

Box Contents

UberTM Boom
USB-A to USB-C® Charging Cable (1.6 ft / 50 cm)
Quick start 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.

SETUP

Outdoor Use and Care

Though UberTM Boom is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips below to get the best performance from your UberTM Boom:

• Bring UberTM Boom indoors during extreme weather.
• Please do not place UberTM Boom in standing water or puddles.
• Please do not attempt to charge UberTM Boom in a wet environment. Make sure the charging input, USB cable, 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 aected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.

Charging and Battery Information

For the quickest charging time, power of UberTM Boom and use the included USB-A to USBC® cable to connect the USB-C® charging port on the rear panel of the speaker to a USB power adapter (DC 5V 2A, not included) connected to a power outlet, or your computer (powered on). A full charge can take up to 4.5 hours, depending on the specifications of your 5V, 2A adapter.

Here are some other recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.

General Usage

Fully charge the battery before using it.

Avoid full discharge of the battery if possible. Li-Ion batteries are maintenance-free, and the battery will last longest when operating between 30–80% charged.

Do not use the product while charging the battery.

Do not charge the battery in exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.

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.

For best product longevity, store with a 50% battery charge.

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, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.

Disposal

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

FEATURES

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1. Power Button
   Press and hold this button to turn UberTM Boom on and of.
   When powered on, press and release this button quickly to cycle through the audio source modes: Bluetooth, SD, and Aux. SD and Aux modes can only be selected if a microSD card is inserted or an auxiliary device is connected.
   Press and hold this button for three seconds to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device. While disconnected, press and hold this button for five seconds to clear the pairing memory.
   Double-press this button to turn voice prompts on or of.

2. Volume Down / Previous Button
   Press this button to reduce the speaker’s volume. In Bluetooth and SD modes, press and hold this button for two seconds to go to the start of the current track. Press and hold the button for again within one second to go to the previous track.

3. Play/Pause Button
   Press this button to play and pause Bluetooth or SD audio.
   See Operation > Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing Between Two Speakers to learn more about syncing two UberTM Boom speakers together using this button.

4. Volume Up / Next Button
   Press this button to increase the speaker’s volume.
   In Bluetooth and SD modes, press and hold this button to go to the next track.

5. Lights Button
   Press this button to cycle through the ten light modes. See Operation > Light Modes for more information.
   Press and hold this button to turn the lights of.
   Double-press this button to activate the Bass Boost feature and enhance the speaker’s bass frequency response
   
   Note: To access the connection ports, pull the tab on the protective rubber panel to release it and access the ports.

6. Reset
   If UberTM Boom is behaving abnormally, insert a paper clip into this hole and gently push the reset button until the unit resets. Try this only after you have first attempted to restart UberTM Boom using the Power button.

7. MicroSD Card Slot
   Insert a microSD card here to play stored audio files. See Operation > SD Playback Mode for more information.

8. Aux Input
   Connect an MP3 or other audio player to UberTM Boom here using a 1/8” (3.5 mm) auxiliary cable (not included). See Operation > Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input for more information.

9. USB-C® Charging Port
   Connect the USB-C® end of the included cable to UberTM Boom here, then connect the USBA end to a 5V, 2A USB power adapter (sold separately) and plug it into a power outlet, or your computer (powered on). See Setup > Charging and Battery Information for more information.

The LED next to the Charging Port will change color based on the charging status. When plugged in and charging, the LED will be red. When fully charged, the LED will turn of. When the unit is powered on and using battery, the LED will be blue.

OPERATION

Bluetooth® Connecting with UberTM Boom

1. Turn on UberTM Boom by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. UberTM Boom will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode the first time it is powered on. After that, it will remember the last mode used and enter that mode when powered on. While in Bluetooth pairing mode, the blue lights on the speakers will begin rotating.
   If UberTM Boom is already powered on and in SD or Aux mode, press and release the Power button until Bluetooth mode is selected.

2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find UBER BOOM, and connect. You will hear “Bluetooth Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled).
   Note: Do not connect to iSP156_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the ION Sound ControlTM app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this Device” on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again. Alternatively, while disconnected, press and hold the Power button for five seconds to clear the pairing memory.

3. Now you can use the buttons on the top panel to control audio playback:

   • Press the Play/Pause button to play or pause the current track.
   • Press and quickly release the Volume Up (>) button to increase the volume.
   • Press and quickly release the Volume Down (<) button to decrease the volume.
   • Press and hold the Next (>) button for two seconds to skip to the next track.
   • Press and hold the Previous (<) button for two seconds to revert to the beginning of the current track. Repeat this action within one second to skip to the previous track.

To disconnect a paired device, do any of the following:

• Turn off Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings.
• Press and hold the Play/Pause button for three seconds

Once you have disconnected, you will hear “Bluetooth Disconnected” if voice prompts are enabled. The speaker will enter Bluetooth pairing mode to make it available for another device.

Bluetooth Call Answering

UberTM Boom can receive incoming calls and act as a speakerphone for connected Bluetooth devices.

To answer an incoming call when connected via Bluetooth, quickly press and release the Play/Pause button. Incoming calls will pause Bluetooth audio and play the device’s ringtone until the call is either answered or rejected.

To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Play/Pause button for two seconds.

To control the volume of the caller, press the Volume Down/Up (</>) buttons.

To end a call and unpause Bluetooth playback, quickly press and release the Play/Pause button again.

Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing Between Two Speakers

To sync audio between two UberTM Boom speakers:

Note: When you begin the Stereo-LinkTM process, any connected Bluetooth devices will be automatically disconnected. You can also disconnect your device prior to beginning by double-pressing the Bluetooth button.

1. Press and hold the Play/Pause button for two seconds on the first UberTM Boom speaker. If voice prompts are enabled, you will hear “Stereo-Link Mode.”

2. Press and hold the Play/Pause button for two seconds on the second UberTM Boom speaker. The blue lights on the speakers will begin rotating while attempting to link. Please allow 10 to 30 seconds for the speakers to link.
   Note: Speakers should be within 50’ (15 m) of each other to properly link. The closer the speakers are, the faster they will link.
   Note: To exit Stereo-LinkTM mode, press and hold the Play/Pause button again. Once the speakers are linked, you will hear “Speaker Paired” if voice prompts are enabled.

3. The lights on the primary speaker will rotate clockwise to indicate it is ready to pair to a Bluetooth device. The lights on the secondary speaker will be lit solid.

4. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth settings menu and select UBER BOOM to connect. When the connection is successful, you will hear “Bluetooth Connected” from the primary speaker (if voice prompts are enabled). When Bluetooth audio playback begins, you should hear it through both speakers. The primary speaker will play the left channel while the secondary speaker plays the right channel. Playback controls are active on both speakers.

Note: Aux and SD modes will be disabled when Stereo-LinkTM is active.

Note: Pressing and holding the Power button on the primary speaker while in Stereo-LinkTM mode will power off all connected speakers. UberTM Boom speakers powered off in StereoLinkTM mode will automatically enter Stereo- LinkTM mode the next time they are powered on and begin searching for secondary speakers to connect to.

To disconnect a Bluetooth device from the primary speaker in Stereo-LinkTM mode, press and hold the Play/Pause button for two seconds. The speaker will begin searching for a new Bluetooth device to pair to, and you will hear “Bluetooth Pairing” if voice prompts are enabled.

To exit Stereo-LinkTM mode, continue to press and hold the Play/Pause button for another two seconds (four seconds total). Hold the Play/Pause button for an additional second (five seconds total) to clear the Bluetooth device memory.

Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input

1. Connect a 1/8” (3.5 mm) auxiliary cable to the input in the connection port on UberTM Boom and connect the other end to an audio device such as an MP3 or CD player.

2. UberTM Boom will automatically switch to aux mode, and you will hear “Auxiliary Mode” if voice prompts are enabled.
   If UberTM Boom is already connected to an aux device but in another mode, press the Power button until aux mode is selected.

3. Press play on your device’s music player. Use the Volume Down/Up (</>) buttons to adjust the aux volume on UberTM Boom, or adjust the volume from your source device.

Note: The UberTM Boom speaker volume controls act independently from your connected device. Lower the volume on your device if signal distortion occurs.

To exit Aux mode, press the Power button to switch to Bluetooth or SD playback (if a card is inserted). Alternatively, remove the aux cable to return to the previous mode (Bluetooth or SD).

SD Playback Mode

Connect a microSD card to the SD Card Slot in the connection port on UberTM Boom. SD Mode will be automatically selected, and music files will begin playing.

Note: UberTM Boom supports microSD cards in FAT32 format up to 32 GB in size

While in USB playback mode, you can use the following buttons on the front panel to control playback:

• Press the Play/Pause button to play or pause the current track.
• Press and quickly release the Volume Up ( >) button to increase the volume.
• Press and quickly release the Volume Down ( <) button to decrease the volume.
• Press and hold the Next   ( >) button for two seconds to skip to the next track.
• Press and hold the Previous ( <) button for two seconds to revert to the beginning of the current track. Repeat this action within one second to skip to the previous track.

To exit SD mode, press the Power button to switch to Bluetooth or Aux playback (if an auxiliary device is connected). Alternatively, remove the microSD card to return to the previous mode (Bluetooth or Aux).

Light Modes

Press and quickly release the Lights button to cycle through 10 light mode selections, listed below:

1. Dual Color Cycle – The colors start on Red/Orange and slowly changes colors every three seconds.
2. Dual Color Beat-Sync – Same as Dual Color Cycle, except LEDs animate from outside to in and sync to the beat of the music.
3. Rainbow Wheels – The full colors of the rainbow slowly rotate in a clockwise circle.
4. Rainbow Beat Sync (Bottom-up) – The LEDs animate with all colors from the bottomup and sync to the beat of the music.
5. Rainbow Beat Sync (Rotation) – The LEDs animate with all colors and rotate in difierent directions at difierent speeds depending on the beat.
6. Rainbow Chase (Wheels) – The LEDs animate in all colors and move around in a circle clockwise.
7. Rainbow Chase Beat Sync (Wheels) – The LEDs animate in all colors and move around in a circle in sync to the beat of the music.
8. Rainbow Chase (Figure 8) – The LEDs animate in all colors and move around one circle and then cross over to the other at the midpoint.
9. Rainbow Sweep (Left to Right) – The LEDs activate from left to right in a sweeping motion, with the colors mirrored on each speaker.
10. Single Color – A single color is displayed, beginning with Orange by default. You can adjust the color in the ION Sound Control TM app.

Press and hold the Lights button to turn the lights off.

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 Control TM app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the ION Sound Control TM app will appear on your device’s home screen.
3. Connect your device to UberTM Boom via Bluetooth. See Operation > Bluetooth® Connecting with UberTM Boom to learn how to do this.
4. Open the ION Sound Control TM app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device’s Bluetooth and Location Services.
5. Follow the steps on screen to find and connect to your UberTM Boom. Once connected, you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
   • Source Selection: Select the source to use (Bluetooth, SD, or Aux).
   • Volume: Adjust the speaker’s volume.
   • EQ: Adjust the speaker’s equalization.
   • Lights: Change the light modes and select colors.
   • Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
   • Battery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
   • Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information and Frequently Asked Questions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the ubnit is not charging: Make sure the USB-C® charging cable is properly connected to the power input, the power adapter, and the power outlet.

If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source.

I hear a hum when cables are connected:

• Disconnect cables from the input jacks to see if it’s a faulty cable.
• Make sure the signal cables are not placed near power cables.
• Connect all audio equipment power cables to outlets which share a common ground.

If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source or on UberTM Boom to lower the bass level. This will allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occurs. You can also check to make sure the Bass Boost function is off by double-pressing the Lights button.

If you cannot connect your audio device to UberTM Boom via Bluetooth:

• Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and UberTM Boom as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and UberTM Boom are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
• Press and hold the Play/Pause button for three seconds to disconnect UberTM Boom from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power off UberTM Boom and then power it back on. See Operation > Bluetooth® Connecting with UberTM Boom 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 UberTM Boom before, find UberTM Boom 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.

Alternatively, while disconnected from a device, press and hold the Play/Pause button on UberTM Boom for five seconds to clear the pairing memory.

Turn UberTM Boom off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.

Note: If UberTM Boom 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 Stereo-LinkTM mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Stereo-LinkTM mode by pressing and holding the Play/Pause button for four seconds. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another speaker if there is one within range.

If there is a delay in the audio signal between the left and right speakers when linked, break the link by pressing and holding the Play/Pause button for four seconds, and pair them again following the instructions in the Operation > Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing Between Two Speakers section.

If UberTM Boom behaves abnormally, insert a paper clip into the Reset hole in the connection ports panel and gently push it until the unit resets.

APPENDIX

Technical Specifications

5.0Range: Up to 100 ft. (30.5 m) *Stereo-LinkTM Range: Up to 50 ft. (15 m) between speakers
SD Card| Type: microSD Format: FAT32Maximum Card Size: 32 GB
Battery| Battery life: Up to 10 hours Charge Time: Up to 4.5 Hours
Dimensions(width x depth x height)| 8.98″ x 3.82″ x 4.06″228 mm x 103 mm x 97 mm
Weight**| 2.07 lbs.0.94 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Bluetooth and wireless reception and range are afiected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product so it is unobstructed by walls or furniture and is raised off the ground.
** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product.

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