Using the Radio ....................14 USB Playback Mode ..................15 Using the USB Charge Port ................16 Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input ........16 App Control ......................17 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 18 ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
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APPENDIX ................20 Technical Specifications ................20 Trademarks & Licenses ..................21 ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Pathfinder Go. 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.
This may mean the Bluetooth signal is paused, no audio is coming through a device connected to the aux port, or the volume is set to 0. To wake the unit, simply resume audio signal or press any button. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
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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.
Aux mode. See Operation > Bluetooth Connecting with Pathfinder to learn how to connect a Bluetooth device. Press and hold this button to enable or disable voice prompts. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
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Press these buttons to adjust the speaker’s volume. The current volume level will be shown on the display. Press and hold both + and – buttons for 5 seconds to reset the speaker to factory settings. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
• Radio Station The numerals on the right side indicate the current radio station that is selected. This area will also show the volume and the current repeat mode when either are changed. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
Connect the USB-C® end of the included cable to Pathfinder Go here, then connect the USB-A end to a 5V, 2A USB power adapter (sold separately) and plug it into a power outlet, or your computer (powered on). ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
Go by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. Pathfinder Go will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. 2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find Pathfinder Go, and connect. The Bluetooth icon will appear in the display, and you will hear “Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled).
The Bluetooth icon on the primary speaker’s Display will flash to indicate it is searching for a Bluetooth device to pair with. 3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find PATHFINDER GO, and connect. When the connection is successful, you will hear "Bluetooth Connected" from the primary speaker (if voice prompts are enabled), and the Bluetooth icon on the Display will be lit solid.
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Pathfinder Go speakers powered o in Stereo- Link mode will automatically enter Stereo-Link mode the next time they are powered on and begin searching for secondary speakers to connect to. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
3. When you have selected the desired preset number, quickly press and release the Play/Pause / Presets button again to save it. To recall a previously saved preset, briefly press the Play/Pause / Presets button to cycle between the 12 presets. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
For instance, if a song playing is on the root level, selecting FOLd will repeat only songs at the root level. If a song is in folder “A”, then only songs in folder “A” will be repeated. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
Lower the volume on your device if signal distortion occurs. 3. Disconnect the Aux cable to exit Aux mode. Pathfinder Go will revert to the audio mode it was in before the Aux connection, either Bluetooth or USB Playback mode. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
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 Control app.
Note: If Pathfinder Go 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. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
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Stereo-Link mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Stereo-Link 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. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
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For optimal performance, place the product so it is unobstructed by walls or furniture and is raised o the ground. ** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product. ION Audio Pathfinder Go User Guide...
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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.
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