ifi GO Pod Max User Guide
- July 31, 2024
- ifi
Table of Contents
- GO Pod Max
- Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions:
- 1. GO pod Max Status Indicator:
- 2. Microphone Usage:
- 3. Charging:
- 4. Bluetooth Pairing:
- 5. Connecting to Bluetooth Device:
- 6. Single-GO pod Max Mode:
- 7. iFi-Gaia App:
- 8. Ear Loops:
- Q: How do I reset the GO pod Max?
- Q: What is the recommended distance between the left and right
GO Pod Max
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Specifications:
- Product Name: GO series pod Max
- Type: Wearable HD Bluetooth DAC/headphone amp
- Charging Input: 5V/1A USB-C, 5V/1.5A Qi wireless charging
- Bluetooth: Supports up to 8 paired devices
- Microphone: Built-in for hands-free calls
Product Usage Instructions:
1. GO pod Max Status Indicator:
The LED indicator provides various status indications:
- Charging: Steady Red
- Fully charged: Light off
- Awaiting connection: Flashing Blue
- Ready to pair: Alternately flash Red and Blue
- Successfully paired: Light off
2. Microphone Usage:
Built-in mic for hands-free calls when paired with your
smartphone. To wake up your phone’s voice assistant, single tap and
hold the touch control area for 2s.
3. Charging:
Use a 5V/1A and above Type-C charger for USB-C input or a Qi
certified wireless charger for wireless charging input.
4. Bluetooth Pairing:
Automatically enters pairing mode when removed from the charging
case. Manually enter pairing mode by pressing the left and right
touch areas together for 2s until LED flashes red/blue. Can store
up to 8 paired devices.
5. Connecting to Bluetooth Device:
Turn on the phone’s Bluetooth function and select GO pod Max in
your Bluetooth list.
6. Single-GO pod Max Mode:
Automatically turns on when removed from the charging case.
Select GO pod Max (Left or Right) in the Bluetooth list to connect.
Automatically shuts down if not connected for more than 5
minutes.
7. iFi-Gaia App:
Download the app by scanning the QR code to access additional
functions and settings for the headset.
8. Ear Loops:
Three ear loop pairs are supplied: 0.78mm 2-pin, MMCX, for
connecting to the touch control units.
FAQ:
Q: How do I reset the GO pod Max?
A: Use the Factory Reset function by holding the touch control
area for 3s until LEDs flash Red and Green (only operated within
Gaia APP when in binaural working mode).
Q: What is the recommended distance between the left and right
GO pod Max during pairing?
A: The recommended distance is no more than 15 CM to ensure
successful pairing.
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Thank you for purchasing this GO series pod. The GO pod Max is an Wearable HD Bluetooth DAC/headphone amp.
1. GO pod Max status indicator
LED
Status
Charging:
Steady Red
Fully charged:
Light off
Awaiting connection: Flashing Blue
Ready to pair:
Alternately flash Red and Blue
Successfully paired: Light off
Factory Reset:
Steady Blue 3s. Alternately flash Red and Green (only operated within Gaia APP
when in binaural working mode)
2. Touch control area – Play/Pause/Answer the call (Single tap) – Reject/hang
up (Double tap) – Skip forward (Double tap) – Skip back (Triple tap) – Volume
Up (Hold right, used when in binaural working mode, not available in monaural
working mode)) – Volume Down (Hold left, used when in binaural working mode,
not available in monaural working mode)) – Wake up voice assistant (Single tap
then hold) – Bluetooth Pairing (Hold left and right together for 2s) – Power
Reset (Hold left or right for 12s, release when steady blue light is on*)
Tip: The reboot function can be used when the GO pod Max is abnormal or dead.
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3. Microphone Built-in mic for hands-free calls when paired with your
smartphone.
Tip: To wake up your phone’s voice assistant, Single tap then hold left or
right for 2s the Touch control area (2).
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4. 5V/1A USB-C battery charge input For charging only. 5V/1A and above Type-C
charger.
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5. 5V/1.5A Qi wireless charging battery charging input Use a 5V/1.5A and
above Qi certified wireless charger.
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6. Charging box LED for Battery Status
LED
Status
4/4
75%
3/4
50%
2/4
25%
1/4
25%
*Battery LED will flash when it is charging and will go out when it is fully charged.
Bluetooth Pairing When removed from the charging case, GO pod Max LED blinks
blue as it automatically searches for a previously paired device. If a stored
device is not found, it then automatically enters pairing mode with LED
blinking blue and red.
To enter pairing mode manually, Press the left and right touch area together
for 2s until LED flashes red / blue.
The GO pod Max is able to store up to 8 paired Bluetooth devices. Manual
reconnection may still be necessary.
Connecting to Bluetooth device Turn on the phone’s Bluetooth function, and
select ” GO pod Max” in your Bluetooth list.
GO pod Max Auto-connecting The GO pod Max switch on and connect to each other
automatically when taken out of the charging case. And the GO pod Max will
flash blue lights to indicate that the GO pod Max are automatically
interconnection to each other. Once interconnection successfully, the GO pod
Max L +R will alternately flash the red light and blue light.
Single-GO pod Max Mode Removing the right or left GO pod Max from the charging
case, it will automatically turn on, and select “GO pod Max” (Left GO pod Max)
or “GO pod Max” (Right GO pod Max) in the Bluetooth list to connect GO pod
Max.
If the GO pod Max has not successfully connected to Bluetooth for more than 5
minutes, they will automatically shut down.
When the GO pod Max is placed back in the charging case it automatically
switches off and goes into charging, the binaural hanging steady red light is
always on until it is fully charged and then goes out.
Do not leave the left and right GO pod Max too far when you take out them from
the charging case for pairing. The recommended distance is no more than 15 CM.
“iFi-Gaia”
GAIA
Client
Scan the QR code to download the app
Set up your Bluetooth connection using our iFi-Gaia APP Please search for “GO
pod MAX” within the Gaia app.
The Gaia app helps you to use all functions and settings of the headset, such
as digital filters to adjust the sound, Resetting of GO pod MAX.
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Ear loops connected to the GO pod MAX touch control units Three ear loop pairs are supplied: 0.78mm 2-pin, MMCX.
Scan the QR code to view the official iFi audio GO pod MAX video on YouTube.
Cautions 1. Avoid extreme heat, cold and humidity. 2. Avoid dropping or
crushing the GO pod Max, stressing ear loop by rapid pulling or extreme force,
or bending
ear loop at sharp angle 3. If you experience discomfort or pain, try lowering
the volume or discontinuing use
temporarily. 4. If you experience regular discomfort while using this product,
discontinue use and consult the
physician.
Warning: Dry the GO pod Max completely before placing them in the charging
case to avoid damaging the case.
Specifications Bluetooth version Codecs
Bluetooth 5.4TM LDAC, LHDC/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Chipset:
Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series
Chipset:
10 m
Auto impedance detection: 16/32/64/300
SNR:
32 129dB (A) / 300 132dB (A)
THD + N:
0.002% (1kHz/32)
Frequency response:
10-20kHz(-3dB) LDAC
Battery:
Ear hood 180mAh + Charging box 1500mAh
Working hours:
Ear hood ~7h + Charging box ~30h
Charging time:
Ear hood ~1.5h + Charging box ~2h
Power System:
5V/1A or 5V/2A Qi certified charger
Dimensions:
Ear hood L/R
43.5 x 16.4 x 9.5 mm (1.7″ x 0.6″ x 0.4″)
Charging box
116 x 76 x 49.5 mm (4.6″ x 3″ x 1.8″)
Net weight:
Ear hood L/R
24.5g (0.42 oz)
Charging box
185g (4.44 oz)
Limited Warranty:
12 months**
*LDAC – 660k(stereo) 990k(mono), LHDC – 560(Stereo) 900k(mono)
**12 months typical or as permitted/required by local reseller laws.
***Specifications are subject to change without notice.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The device has been evaluated to meet general
RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition
without restriction.
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