ION MK2 Party Rocker Max User Guide

ION MK2 Party Rocker Max

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Party RockerTM Max. 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 batteries. 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 power cable to connect the unit to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 10 hours. This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.

Box Contents

• Party RockerTM Max
• IEC320 C13 Power Cable (6 ft / 183 cm)
• Microphone with cable (8 ft / 250 cm)
• Quickstart Guide

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Setup

Charging & Battery Information

For the quickest charging time, power off Party RockerTM Max and use the included Power cable to connect the speaker to a to a power outlet.

The Battery icon on the left side of the display indicates Party RockerTM Max battery charge level. The lightning bolt Charging icon will appear on the display when charging and disappear when Party Rocker MaxTM is fully charged.

If no audio is played through the Party RockerTM Max speaker for 15 minutes, the unit will power off automatically to conserve battery life.

Connection Diagram

Note: Items not listed in Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Features

Front Panel

1. Display: This LCD screen displays icons indicating the statuses of Party RockerTM Max functions such as power on, charging, battery power level, sound source, Bluetooth connection, and current the radio station and setting.
2. Control Knob: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the audio source indicated on the bottom of the Display. Push the knob in to select a sound source indicated on the Display.
3. Power Button: Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to power Party RockerTM Max on or off.
4. Bluetooth Button: Press this button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. See Operation > Bluetooth Connecting with Party RockerTM Max to learn more. Press and hold this button to enable or disable Voice Prompts.
5. Lights Button: Press this button to cycle through various light modes. See Operation > Light Modes for more details.
6. BOOMTM/Link Button: Press this button while music is playing to activate heightened bass frequencies and beat sync lighting effects. Press and hold this button to search for an additional ION speaker to link to. See Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing two Party RockerTM Max speakers to learn how to link multiple speakers.
7. FM/AUX/Optical Button: Press this button to cycle through FM1, FM2, AUX, and Optical source modes.
8. Next Track: Press this button to skip to the next Bluetooth track or tune to the next radio station. Press and hold to seek forward through radio stations.
9. Previous Track: Press and this button skip to the previous Bluetooth track or tune to the previous radio station. Press and hold to seek backwards through radio stations.
10. Play/Pause/Presets Button: Press this button to play or pause Bluetooth audio. Press and hold this button while in FM1 or FM2 mode to save a station as a preset. See Operation > Using the Radio to learn more about saving presets.

Display Icons

• Charging Indicator ( ):
  • When the power cable is connected, the movement of the battery segments indicates that it is charging.
  • When the power cable is disconnected, the battery segments show the battery level.
  • When the battery level is low, the bottom battery segment will blink.
  • If a front panel button is not pressed within 60 seconds, the battery level indicator will turn off (to save energy). The battery level indicator will reappear when any button is pressed. Also, when the battery gets to the lowest battery icon segment, the battery level indicator will turn back on.
• Power Icon ( ): The power icon will display when Party RockerTM Max is powered on.
• Lightning Bolt Icon ( ): The lightning bolt icon will display when Party RockerTM Max is connected to a power outlet.
• Stereo-LinkTM Icon ( ): The Stereo-LinkTM icon will display when Party RockerTM Max linked to another speaker. The Stereo-LinkTM icon will be off when a single speaker is  used. See Bluetooth Connecting with Party RockerTM Max below for instructions on how to link two speakers.
• Bluetooth Icon ( ): The Bluetooth icon will display when a device is paired to Party RockerTM Max.
• Radio Station: The numerals in the center indicate the current radio station that is selected.
• FM Icons: When Party RockerTM Max is in Radio mode, this icon displays whether it is in FM1 or FM2 mode.
• BOOMTM Icon: The BOOMTM icon will display when the BOOMTM Button is pressed. The icon will be off when the function is deactivated.
• Volume Source: These icons indicate the current function of the Volume Control.

Rear Panel

1. Mic Inputs: Connect the included microphone to one of these 1/4” inputs.
   Push the Control Knob in to select MIC1 or MIC2 and then turn the knob to adjust the volume of each input.

2. Aux In: Connect an MP3 player or other external audio source to this input using a 1/8” Auxiliary cable (sold separately).

3. Optical In: Use an Optical audio cable (sold separately) to connect Party RockerTM Max to a compatible TV to amplify its audio output. Then, plug in a microphone for an instant karaoke setup!

4. USB Charging Port: Connect a USB type-A cable (sold separately) here to charge a mobile device.

5. AC Power in: Connect the AC end of the included power cable here and connect the other end to a wall outlet to power Party RockerTM Max.

Operation

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 XPTM App.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the App. Once downloaded, the ION Sound XPTM App will appear on your device’s home screen.

3. Connect your device to Party RockerTM Max via Bluetooth. See the Bluetooth Connecting with Party RockerTM Max to learn how to do this.

4. Open the ION Sound XPTM App. If prompted, allow the app to access your device’s Bluetooth and Location Services.

5. Tap to select Add A Product on the screen. The App will scan and find Party RockerTM Max.
   If you are having issues connecting, tap Help with setting up? for additional tips.

6. Select the Party RockerTM Max icon to go to the next screen, where you can use the App to control various functions of the speaker such as:

   • EQ: Adjust the speaker’s equalization.
   • FM Radio: Save station presets and fine-tune the station frequency.
   • Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
   • Lights: Change the light modes.
   • Battery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
   • Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Bluetooth Connecting with Party RockerTM Max

1. Power on Party RockerTM Max by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. Party RockerTM Max will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. When searching for a connection, the Bluetooth button LED and display icons will appear flashing.

2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find Party Rocker Max, and connect.
   When connected, the Bluetooth icon on the Display and the LED under the Bluetooth button will stop blinking and display solid and you will hear “Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled).
   Note: Do not connect to iPA137_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the ION Sound XPTM App. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this Device” on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again.

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

   • Press the Play/Pause button to play or pause the current track.
   • Press the Next Track button to skip to the next track.
   • Press the Previous Track button to skip to the previous track.

4. To disconnect, turn off Bluetooth on your device’s Bluetooth settings, or press the Bluetooth button. Party RockerTM Max will automatically recognize and pair with a previously connected device if it is in range the next time Bluetooth pairing mode is activated.

Stereo-LinkTM: Syncing Two Party RockerTM Max Speakers

1. Make sure both of your speakers are in Bluetooth pairing mode before attempting to link them.

2. Press and hold the BOOMTM button on one Party RockerTM Max to enter Stereo-LinkTM mode and then do the same on the other unit. The Link icon will flash on the Display and you will hear tones from both speakers to indicate they are searching for a speaker to connect to.
   Note: Speakers should be within 50’ (15 m) of each other to properly sync. The closer the speakers are, the faster they will sync.

3. Once a successful sync is established, the Link icon will appear solid and the tones will stop sounding. Press the Bluetooth button on your Party RockerTM Max to set it as the primary (left channel) speaker.

4. Press Play/Pause on Party RockerTM Max or your Bluetooth device to begin playing audio in stereo.
   Note: Aux, Optical, and Radio modes are disabled when Party RockerTM Max is linked to another speaker.

5. Double-press the BOOMTM button to break the link between speakers.
   Note: Party RockerTM Max speakers powered off in Stereo-LinkTM mode will automatically enter Stereo-LinkTM mode the next time they are powered on and begin searching for secondary speakers to connect to.

Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input

1. Connect a 1/8” (3.5 mm) auxiliary cable to the input on Party RockerTM Max’s rear panel and connect the other end to an audio device such as an MP3 or CD player.
2. Press the FM/Aux/Optical button three times to switch the audio source to Aux.
3. Press play on your device’s music player. Use the Control Knob to adjust the Aux volume.
   Note: Party RockerTM Max speaker volume controls act independently from your connected device. Lower the volume on your device if signal distortion occurs.

Using the Radio

1. Press the FM/Aux/Optical button to turn on the FM radio. Press once to access FM1 stations and press again to access FM2. The current audio source will be indicated in the top right corner of the display.
2. Press the Next Track button to tune to the next strongest station signal.
   Press the Previous Track button to tune to the previous strongest station. Press and hold both these buttons to scan through each station one at a time in sequence.

Saving Presets:

1. Follow the instructions above to tune to the radio station you wish to save as a preset. Press and hold the Play/Pause button until “P1” is visible on the display.

2. Use the Next Track and Previous Track buttons to select a preset slot from P1 – P10, then press Play/Pause again to save the preset.
   Note: You can also use the ION Sound XPTM app to save a station to one of ten preset slots. See Operation > App Control to learn how to download and use the app as a remote control for your Party RockerTM Max speaker.

3. Press and then quickly release the Play/Pause button to cycle through the ten station presets. All presets are set to the factory default 87.5 FM.

Light Modes

1. Press the Lights button or use the ION Sound XPTN App to cycle through 18 grille light modes:
   • Graphic EQ: Columns of colorful light on the speaker grille rise and fall to the music with a gradation of color.
   • Color Cycle: All lights appear the same color with a slight gradation and cycle smoothly through the hues of the rainbow.
   • Light Themes 1-16: The grille lights display an animated icon while the other lights match the color scheme of the icon. See the table below these instructions for a full list of light themes.
2. Press and hold the Lights button in Color Cycle mode to freeze on the current color.
3. Double-press the Lights button to turn off only the Dome light. Double-press the button a second time to turn off all lights.

Troubleshooting

If the unit is not charging: Make sure the micro-USB 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.

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.

If you cannot connect your audio device to Party RockerTM Max via Bluetooth:

• Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Party RockerTM Max as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Party RockerTM Max Speaker are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
• Reset the Bluetooth connection on Party RockerTM Max to disconnect Party RockerTM Max from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power off Party Rocker Max and then power it back on. See Bluetooth Connecting with Party RockerTM Max 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 Party RockerTM Max before, find Party RockerTM Max 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 Party RockerTM Max off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.

Note: If Party RockerTM Max 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 doublepressing the Bluetooth button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another speaker if there is one within range.

If you would like to stop your speaker from automatically linking when you power it on, make sure you double-press the Bluetooth button to exit Stereo- LinkTM mode before you power it off.

Appendix

Technical Specifications

(1) Woofer: 8” / 203.2 mm
Bluetooth Specifications| Profile : A2DP, AVRCP
Module: Bluetooth 5.0
Range : Up to 100 feet (30.48 m) *
Stereo-Link TM Range: Up to 50 ft. (15.42 m) between speakers
Power| Connection: IEC320 C13
Input Voltage: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 120W
Battery| Type: 12V, 7Ah sealed lead acid battery
Battery life : Up to 15 hours
Recharge Time : Up to 10 Hours
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)| 13.54″ x 10.28″ x 19.96″ (344 x 261 x 507 mm)
Weight**| 21.16 lbs. (9.6 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 so it is unobstructed by walls or furniture and is raised off the ground.
  **Battery performance varies with the features being used on the unit and volume at which content is being played. In typical usage for audio playback, exclusive of additional features, the Party RockerTM Max battery lasts up to 15 hours.

Trademarks & Licenses

ION Audio is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The Bluetooth word mark and loMaxs are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ION Audio is under license.
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Android and Google Play are registered trademarks of Google Inc. All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.

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References

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