ION ACADIAXUS Acadia Waterproof Bluetooth Enabled Stereo Speaker User Guide

ION ACADIAXUS Acadia Waterproof Bluetooth Enabled Stereo Speaker User Guide

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Acadia. 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 micro-USB cable to connect the unit to a power adapter connected to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 5 hours. This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.

Box Contents

• AcadiaTM
• Micro-USB Cable (12” / 30 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.

Outdoor Use and Care

Certified to IP67 standards, AcadiaTM is waterproof and submersible up to 3 ft. (1 m) for up to 30 minutes. Please review the tips below to get the best performance from AcadiaTM:

• Acadia must only be used outdoors with power outlets or extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
• Bring Acadia indoors during extreme weather.
• Please do not connect the power adapter to Acadia in a wet environment. Make sure the power input, 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 affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.

Features

Top Panel

• Power Button: Press and hold to turn AcadiaTM on and off.
  Note: AcadiaTM will automatically power off after 15 minutes if no audio is playing.

• Bluetooth Button: Press and hold to disconnect a Bluetooth device.
  Double-press to enter Multi-SyncTM mode.
  See Bluetooth Connecting with AcadiaTM to learn how to connect via Bluetooth and sync multiple Multi-SyncTM compatible speakers.

• BASS Bass Boost Button: Press this button to enhance the overall bass frequency response.

• Radio Button: Press this button enter FM radio mode.

• – / + Volume Buttons: Press these buttons to decrease or increase the speaker volume.

• < / > Tune/Track Buttons: Press these buttons to tune in a radio station or go to the previous/next track on a Bluetooth connected device. The voice prompts will indicate the current frequency.
  To “seek” (jump to the next available radio station) in radio mode, hold either button down for a few seconds.

• Play/Pause Button: Press this button to play or pause on a connected Bluetooth device.
  When Bluetooth connected, press and release this button to answer a phone call.
  To reject an incoming call, press and hold this button. To end the call, press this button again.

Rear Panel

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

• B. USB Device Charging Port (5V, 1A): Connect your device’s charge cable here to charge it.
  USB charging only functions when the unit’s power is turned on.
  Note: You may experience some noise when charging certain devices while also using the aux input.

• C. Lights Button: Press this button to cycle between light modes.

• D. Micro-USB Speaker Charging Port: For fastest charging, power off AcadiaTM and use the included micro-USB cable to connect the speaker to (A) a USB power adapter (DC 5V, not included) connected to a power outlet, or (B) your computer (powered on). A solid red LED will appear next to the power button to indicate that the speaker is charging. When charging is complete, the red LED will turn off.

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 AcadiaTM via Bluetooth. See the Bluetooth Connecting with AcadiaTM 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 AcadiaTM.
   If you are having issues connecting, tap Help with setting up? for additional tips.

6. Select the AcadiaTM icon to go to the next screen, where you can use the app to control various functions of the speaker such as:

   • Radio: Play the radio, change stations, and edit presets.
   • EQ: Adjust the speaker’s equalization, and enable or disable Bass Boost.
   • Volume: Adjust the speaker volume.
   • Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
   • Lights: Change the light mode.
   • Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Bluetooth Connecting with AcadiaTM

Connecting to one AcadiaTM speaker:

1. Power on the AcadiaTM by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. AcadiaTM will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find Acadia, and connect. When connected, the Bluetooth LED will be lit solid blue and you will hear “Connected”.
   Note: Do not connect to Acadia_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. To disconnect, turn off Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings, or press and hold the Bluetooth button.

Syncing multiple AcadiaTM speakers:

1. Connect to one AcadiaTM speaker using the steps above. This will be the “primary” speaker.

2. Double-press the Bluetooth button on the primary speaker to enter Multi-SyncTM mode. The Bluetooth LED will change from blue to solid white to indicate it is in Multi-SyncTM mode.
   Note: AcadiaTM speakers should be within 100’ (30 m) of each other to properly sync. The closer the speakers are, the faster they will sync.
   Note: To exit Multi-SyncTM mode, double-press the Bluetooth button again.

3. Power on any other speakers. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the secondary speakers to disconnect any currently connected Bluetooth sources.

4. Double-press the Bluetooth button to enter Multi-SyncTM Mode for the secondary speakers.
   The Bluetooth LED will begin flashing green and the secondary speakers should automatically sync to the primary speaker.

5. Once a successful sync is established, the Bluetooth LED on the secondary speaker will be lit solid green, and you will hear “Synced” from the “secondary” speaker.
   Note: The Bluetooth range will be determined by the distance that your Bluetooth device is to the “primary” speaker. See Technical Specifications for Bluetooth and Multi-SyncTM ranges.
   Tip: AcadiaTM can sync audio with other Multi-SyncTM-compatible ION Audio speakers. To find out more, visit ionaudio.com.

Using the Radio

Selecting a radio station:

1. Press the Radio button to select FM Radio mode.
2. Press either of the Tune/Track buttons to select a radio station. The voice prompts will indicate the current frequency.
   To “seek” (jump to the next available station), hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station.

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 using the solar panel to prolong battery life between charges, make sure the unit is placed in an area that receives at least 3 hours of direct sunlight a day.

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 AcadiaTM via Bluetooth:

• Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and AcadiaTM as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and AcadiaTM are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
• Reset the Bluetooth connection on AcadiaTM to disconnect AcadiaTM from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power off AcadiaTM and then power it back on. See Bluetooth Connecting with AcadiaTM 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 AcadiaTM before, find AcadiaTM 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 Acadia off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.
  Note: If Acadia 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 Multi-SyncTM mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Multi-SyncTM mode by double-pressing the Link button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another AcadiaTM 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 Multi- SyncTM mode before you power it off.

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

References

• Sound Experiences | ION Audio
• Support : ION Audio

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