App Control ....................... 10 Pairing a Bluetooth® Device .................. 11 Linking Two Speakers .................... 12 Using the Radio ......................14 USB Playback Mode ....................15 Using the USB Charge Port .................. 16 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 17 ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
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APPENDIX ................. 19 Technical Specifications ..................19 Trademarks & Licenses ..................20 ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Explorer™ Express. 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.
When the Explorer™ Express speaker is connected to a Bluetooth audio output device and no audio is playing from any source, the speaker will automatically power o after 60 minutes have passed. ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
General Fully charge the battery before using it. Usage Avoid full discharge of the battery if possible. Li-Ion batteries are maintenance- free, and the battery will last longest when operating between 30 and 80 percent charged. Do not use the product while charging the battery.
This screen shows information relevant to the current operation on Explorer™ Express. Note: The Display comes with a plastic protector on it. Remove this for optimal viewing. 3. BOOM Button™ Press to simultaneously enhance the bass EQ and volume. ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
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Press these buttons to adjust the speaker’s volume. Press and hold VOL + or – to navigate Bluetooth tracks. Press and hold both VOL + and – buttons for 5 seconds to reset the speaker to factory settings. 11. Mic Up/Down Buttons Press these buttons to adjust the microphone volume. ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
Setup > Charging and Battery Information for more information. 4. Mic In Connect the included microphone to this input using the 1/4" (6.35 mm) cable. Press the MIC +/- buttons to control the mic volume. ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
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. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the ION Sound Control™...
“Bluetooth Pairing.” 3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find EXPLORER EXPRESS, and connect. The Bluetooth icon will appear in the display, and if voice prompts are enabled, you will hear “Bluetooth Connected”.
Bluetooth pairing process. The speaker you use for Bluetooth pairing will serve as the primary speaker. 3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find EXPLORER EXPRESS, and connect. The Bluetooth icon on the primary speaker will flash to indicate it is searching for a Bluetooth device to pair with.
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Explorer™ Express speakers powered o 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 Explorer™ Express 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 Explorer™ Express 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 Explorer™ Express User Guide...
1. Connect a USB type-A cable to the USB Charge Port on the rear panel of your Explorer™ Express speaker (see image). 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the charging input on your smartphone, tablet, or other compatible device. ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
• 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. ION Audio Explorer™ Express User Guide...
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Stereo-Link™ mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Stereo-Link™ mode by double-pressing the Stereo-Link™ / Repeat button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another speaker if there is one within range. ION Audio Explorer™ Express 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 Explorer™ Express 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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