Important Notes; Specifications - ION TAILGATER Quick Start Manual

DIAGRAM AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
1. Microphone 1
Input with Gain Control
(1/4" or XLR): This jack can
take either a ¼" balanced or
a XLR balanced cable.
2. Instrument/Microphone
Input with Gain Control
(1/4"): This mono input
accepts a ¼" input such as a
microphone, guitar, or other
musical instrument.
3. iPod/Auxuliary input with
Gain Control
RCA): This stereo
input can be used to connect a CD, MP3, or other audio source. The knob controls the level of the iPod and
the RCA input. To connect to a portable device with a 1/8" headphone jack, you need a standard 1/8"-to-RCA
adapter which is not included.
4. Master Volume Control: This knob controls the master volume of the TAILGATER.
5. iPod Charging Switch: Turn on iPod charging by setting this switch to the "Charge iPod" position.
6. Battery Level Indicator: While the unit is powered ON, these four lights indicate the power left in the battery.
Battery life varies based on volume and usage.
7. Link Output: Connect a 1/4" stereo (TRS) cable to this line-level output to connect another amplifcation
device, such as another TAILGATER.
8. Power In (IEC): Insert the included power cable here to charge the unit. Note that the TAILGATER can run off
wall power while it simultaneously charges the battery. The charge indicator illuminates when the battery is
charging.
9. Voltage Selector*: Set this to the correct voltage for your
location's standard.
10. Power ON/OFF Switch: Turns TAILGATER on or off.
Please note that while TAILGATER is connected to a
power source, it does not need to be powered on to
charge the battery.

IMPORTANT NOTES

If your sound is distorted at high volumes, please refer to the following troubleshooting scenarios:
•
Input is clipping: Try lowering the input gain or the volume control on your sound source or music instrument.
•
Output is clipping: Lower the main volume level.
•
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.
•
The link cable: is being plugged into the instrument or MIC input instead of the RCA line input.
Important: With all speakers, an initial "break-in" period is needed to perform at optimal levels. To properly "break-
in" your TAILGATER, play an audio source at medium volume for a few hours.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage: AC 100-120V/ 60Hz 220-240V/ 50Hz
Output Wattage: 16W (THD: < 1%)
Output Voltage: 8V/4Ω
Frequency Response: Aux Input: 78Hz – 80kHz
Time required to fully charge the TAILGATER: ~ 6 hrs.
Battery life: 12 hrs. with typical use (at 2/3 volume)
Balanced
2
5
(Stereo
RCA
iPod Input: 63Hz – 77kHz
2
1
6
* WARNING:
switch to "100-120V" whereas U.K. and most
European users should set this to "220-
240V."Selecting the improper voltage can
damage the unit.
2
3
7 10
U.S. users should set this
* Note: Battery life may vary
based on temperature, age,
and volume usage of product.
4
8
9