ifi GO Pod Max User Guide

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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