ION SOL STONE Solar Rock Speaker User Guide
- July 26, 2024
- ION
Table of Contents
ION SOL STONE Solar Rock Speaker
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: ION Audio Sol StoneTM Link
- Website: ionaudio.com
- Battery Life: Solar-powered with direct sunlight charging capability
Product Usage Instructions
Setup:
Use and Care:
Ensure proper care to maintain the longevity of the product. Avoid exposing it to extreme conditions.
Charging & Battery Information:
To charge the Sol StoneTM Link, place it in an area that\ receives at least 3 hours of direct sunlight a day. The solar panel on top helps in charging. To conserve battery, put the unit in Standby Mode by quickly pressing and releasing the Power button. Wake it up by repeating the action or using the ION Sound ControlTM app.
For optimal battery life:
- Fully charge before use
- Avoid using while charging
- Store with a 50% battery charge for longevity
- If not in use for 6 months, charge to prevent capacity loss
- Contact ION Audio if battery fails to charge
- Dispose of properly when needed
Operation:
- Turn on Sol StoneTM Link by pressing and holding the Power button.
FAQ
Q: How can I maximize the battery life of Sol StoneTM Link?
A: To maximize battery life, ensure regular charging, avoid using while charging, and utilize Standby Mode when not in use. Additionally, stores with a 50% battery charge for long-term storage.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Sol Stone™ Link. 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 USB-A to USB-C® charging 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 3 hours (depending on the specifications of your adapter). This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.
Box Contents
- Sol Stone™ Link
- USB-A to USB-C® Charging Cable (3.28 ft / 1 m)
- 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.
SETUP
Use and Care
Though Sol StoneTM Link is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips below to get the best performance from your Sol StoneTM Link:
- Bring Sol StoneTM Link indoors during extreme weather.
- Please do not place Sol StoneTM Link in standing water or puddles.
- Please do not attempt to charge Sol StoneTM Link in a wet environment. Make sure the power input, charging 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 affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.
Charging & Battery Information
For the quickest charging time, power off Sol Stone™ Link and use the included USB-A to USBC ® charging 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 3 hours, depending on the specifications of your 5V, 2A adapter. Sol Stone™ Link’s battery life can also be prolonged between charges using the solar panel on the top of the speaker. For best results, place Sol Stone™ Link in an area that receives at least 3 hours or direct sunlight a day. The rate of charging depends on the amount of sunlight the solar panel receives. The unit will charge slower when receiving indirect sunlight. You can also put Sol StoneTM Link in Standby Mode to save battery by quickly pressing and releasing the Power button. To wake the unit, quickly press and release the Power button again, or use the the ION Sound Control™ app.
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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Power Button
Press and hold this button to power Sol Stone™ Link on and off. The LED next to this button will change based on the current status of Sol Stone™ Link:- Solid White: Power on.
- Flashing Red: Low battery.
- Solid Red: Charging. If the unit is powered off, the LED will turn off once charging is complete. Battery status can also be seen from the ION Sound Control™ app. Quickly press and release this button to enter or exit standby mode.
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Bluetooth Button
Press and hold this button to disconnect a Bluetooth device and re-enter pairing mode. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn more. Double-press this button to enter Multi-SyncTM mode. See Operation > Multi- SyncTM to learn more. -
USB-C® Port
To charge Sol Stone™ Link, connect the included USB-A to USB-C® charging cable from this port to a USB power adapter (DC 5V, 2A; not included) connected to a power outlet
OPERATION
Pairing a Bluetooth® Device
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Turn on Sol Stone™ Link by pressing and holding the Power button. Upon powering on, the Bluetooth LED will flash blue to indicate Sol Stone™ Link is available to pair, so make sure your Bluetooth device is within range of the speaker, no more than 100 ft. (30.5 m).
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Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find SOL STONE LINK, and connect.
Note: Do not connect to iSP176_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the ION Sound Control™ app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this Device” on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again. -
Once paired, you will hear “Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled), and the LED next to the Bluetooth button will become solid blue.
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You can now press play in your music player app of choice on your device.
To disconnect a paired device, press and hold the Bluetooth button, or turn off Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings. The speaker will enter Bluetooth pairing mode to make it available for another device. When you disconnect a Bluetooth device, you will hear “Disconnected” if voice prompts are enabled.
Multi-Sync™
To sync one or more secondary speakers together:
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Turn on one Sol Stone™ Link by pressing and holding the Power button. This speaker will be your “primary” speaker.
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Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find SOL STONE LINK, and connect to the primary speaker. The Bluetooth LED will be lit solid blue.
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Double-press the Bluetooth button on the primary speaker to enter Multi- SyncTM mode. The Bluetooth LED will change from blue to solid white, and you will hear “Multi-SyncTM primary speaker” if voice prompts are enabled, or two tones if voice prompts are disabled.
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Power on any secondary Sol Stone™ Link or other Multi-SyncTM compatible speakers. Visit ionaudio.com to learn more about the full range of Multi- SyncTM speakers.
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Double-press the Bluetooth button on the secondary speaker to enter Multi-SyncTM mode and initiate syncing. The Bluetooth LEDs on both speakers will begin flashing green, and you will hear “Multi-SyncTM secondary speaker” if voice prompts are enabled, or two tones if voice prompts are disabled.
Note: For best results, keep speakers within 30 ft. (9 m) with a clear line of sight while syncing. It may take up to 1 minute to make the connection -
When the speakers have synced, the Bluetooth LEDs on both speakers will be lit green, and you will hear “Synced” if voice prompts are enabled.
To disconnect, double-press the Bluetooth button on one of the two speakers.
Tips:
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. It is recommended when using multiple speakers of the same type to rename the speakers in your device’s Bluetooth list. This will allow easy identification between the primary and secondary speakers when connecting through Bluetooth or the ION Sound Control™ app.
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 Control™ app.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the ION Sound Control™ app will appear on your device’s home screen.
- Connect your device to Sol Stone™ Link via Bluetooth. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn how to do this.
- Open the ION Sound Control™ 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 Sol Stone™ Link. Once connected, you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
- Volume: Adjust the speaker’s volume.
- Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts (on by default).
- EQ: Adjust the speaker’s equalization.
- Battery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
- Standby Mode: Wake the speaker from standby mode.
- Multi-Sync™: Sync two or more Multi-Sync™ compatible speakers.
- Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information and Frequently Asked Questions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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If the unit is not charging: Make sure the USB-A to 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. If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source or on Sol Stone™ Link 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 Sol Stone™ Link via Bluetooth:
- Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Sol Stone™ Link as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Sol Stone™ Link are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
- Double-press the Bluetooth button to disconnect Sol Stone™ Link from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power o Sol Stone™ Link 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 o 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 Sol Stone™ Link before, find Sol Stone™ Link 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
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Forget. Turn Sol Stone™ Link off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note: If Sol StoneTM have 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-Sync™ mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Multi-Sync™ mode by double-pressing the Bluetooth button. 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 double-pressing the Bluetooth button, and pair them again following the instructions in the Operation > Multi-SyncTM section.
APPENDIX
Technical Specifications
Output Power 7.5 W @ 1 kHz
Frequency Response 90 Hz – 12 kHz (-10 dB)
Driver 5” (127 mm)
Bluetooth Specifications Profile: A2DP, AVRCP
Range: Up to 100 feet (30.5 m) *
Multi-SyncTM Range: Up to 30 ft. (9 m) between speakers
Water Resistance Class IPX5
Battery Battery life: Up to 10 hours **
Charge Time: Up to 3 Hours (using 5V, 2A USB power adapter)
Dimensions 10.04″ x 7.76″ x 8.86″
(width x depth x height) 255 x 197 x 225 mm
Weight 5.34 lbs.
2.42 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 life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of the product.
Trademarks & Licenses
ION Audio is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 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.\ 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. All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.