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Ion Pickup - Bluetooth Speaker Manual

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Ion Pickup - Bluetooth Speaker Manual

Introduction

Box Contents

Pickup
Quickstart Guide
DC 12V Power Cable (10 ft / 306 cm)
Microphone with Cable (8 ft / 250 cm)
AC Power Cable (6 ft / 183 cm)
1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Audio Cable (2 ft / 61 cm)

Support

For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.
For additional product support, visit ionaudio.com/support.

Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable lead-acid batteries are the same type used in automobiles. As with your car battery, how you use this battery has a significant impact on its lifespan. With proper use and treatment, a lead-acid battery can last for years. Here are some recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.

General Usage
Fully charge the battery before using the speaker.
Charge the battery completely after each use.

Storage
For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F / 32°C) or exceedingly cold (less than 32°F / 0°C) temperatures.
It is acceptable to leave your speaker plugged in. This will not overcharge the battery.
If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may permanently lose capacity.

Repair
If the battery fails to charge, check your fuse near the power cable input. If your fuse is intact and it still will not charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.

Disposal
Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.

Extension Cord Warnings:

  • Keep all electrical cords in good condition. Do not use worn, bare, or frayed cords, which can cause electrical shock when PickupTM is connected to wall power.
  • If you must use an extension cord, use only grounded extension cords that are rated for outdoor use and equipment with a third-wire ground.
  • Avoid using excessively long extension cords, which can cause voltage drops, causing the cord to overheat.
  • When using long extension cords with Pickup, use a heavier cord with a larger wire size to reduce the voltage drop (the longer or thinner the cord, the greater the voltage drop).

North America: Do not use Pickup with an IEC input cable rated for less than 15 A.
EU: Do not use Pickup with an IEC input cable rated for less than 10 A.

Outdoor Use and Care

Though Pickup is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips below to get the best performance from Pickup:

  • Pickup must only be used outdoors with power outlets or extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
  • Bring Pickup indoors during extreme weather.
  • Please do not place Pickup in standing water.
  • Please do not connect the power cable to Pickup in a wet environment. Make sure the power input, power cable, and power outlet are all completely dry before making any connections.

  • Keep any non-water-resistant devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry place where they will not be affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.

Setup

  1. Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included in the box.
  2. Read the Safety & Warranty Manual before using the product.
  3. Make sure the battery is completely charged prior to first use for maximum battery life.
  4. Study the Connection Diagram.
  5. Ensure the Main Volume on Pickup is at zero.
  6. Connect your devices.
  7. Raise the volume to a comfortable level.
  8. Return the Main Volume to zero when you are finished using Pickup.

Connection Diagram

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
Setup - Connection Diagram

Features

Front Panel

Features - Front Panel

  1. Power Button: Turns Pickup on or off. Please note that while Pickup is connected to a power source, it does not need to be powered on to charge the battery. When the power is on, the display will show the power indicator.
  2. Bluetooth Button: Press the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device and enter pairing mode to connect to another Bluetooth device.
  3. Light Mode Button: Press this button to select how the lights on the front panel function:
    • White: The lights are lit solidly white.
    • Color Cycle: The lights slowly glow and cycle through colors. Press and hold the light mode button to freeze the lights on one color.
    • Beat Sync: The lights react to the beat of the music.
    • Off: The lights turn off. This is the default mode when Pickup is first powered on.
  4. Radio Selector: This button sets the Radio to AM, FM, or turns the radio off.
  5. AM/FM Presets: Store a favorite radio station and quickly tune to a preset radio station. There are 6 numeric positions to store AM band presets and 6 numeric positions to store FM band presets. To add a preset:
    1. Select either the AM or FM band and then use the Tune/Track Buttons to select the desired radio station.
    2. Press and hold a numeric preset button to assign the current station to that preset number. The display will show "SAVE" to show the station has been saved. To use an added preset, tap a preset number once lightly to go to the stored radio station.
  6. Tune/Track Buttons: Tap these buttons to tune in a radio station or go to the previous/ next track on a Bluetooth connected device. To "seek" (jump to the next clear station), hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station. The unit will remember the last station it was on and start at that station when powered off and on again.
  7. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a track from a connected Bluetooth device.
  8. Display: Displays the current radio station, battery status, and Bluetooth status.
    • Charging Indicator: When the power cable is connected, movement of the battery segments shows the battery is charging. When fully charged, all battery segments will be lit without blinking. When the power cable is disconnected, the battery segment shows the level of the battery.
    • Lightning Bolt Icon: The lightning bolt icon will illuminate when the power cable is connected to power.
    • Bluetooth Icon:The Bluetooth icon will not be lit when Pickup is first powered on (unless it was previously paired with a device). The Bluetooth icon will be lit solid when a device is paired to Pickup.
    • Power Indicator: The power indicator (radio display decimal point) will be lit when Pickup is powered on. The power indicator will not be lit when Pickup is powered off.
  9. Main Volume Control: This knob adjusts the speaker's main mix volume, which includes the Auxiliary Input, Radio, and the audio of a paired Bluetooth device.
  10. Mic Volume Control: This knob adjusts the volume of the Microphone input channel.
  11. Link Output: Connect two or more Pickup speakers together using a 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo aux cable from the Link Output of one Pickup to the Aux Input of the second Pickup.
  12. Auxiliary Input: This stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source.
  13. Microphone Input (1/4"): Connect a 1/4" (6.35 mm) microphone cable to this input.
  14. USB Charging Ports: Connect your device's charge cable here to charge it. USB charging only functions when the unit's power is turned on.
    Note: To charge smartphones and tablets faster, put the device's screen to sleep.

Rear Panel

Features - Rear Panel

  1. Power Cable Input (IEC): Insert the included power cable here to charge the unit. Please note that when the power cable is connected, the battery will still charge while the unit is in use.
  2. Fuse (IEC): If the unit's fuse is broken, lift this tab to replace the fuse. Replace it with a fuse with an appropriate rating. Using a fuse with an incorrect rating can damage the unit and/or fuse.
  3. Power Cable Input (DC): Insert the included 12 VDC power cable here to power Pickup from a vehicle's 12 V power outlet.
  4. Fuse (DC): If the unit's fuse is broken, use a screwdriver or other tool to lift this tab to replace the fuse. Replace it with a fuse with an appropriate rating. Using a fuse with an incorrect rating can damage the unit and/or fuse.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

  1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.
  2. Power on Pickup. If you have previously connected to another Bluetooth device, Pickup will reconnect. To disconnect pairing if the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press and release the Bluetooth button.
  3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device's setup screen, find "Pickup" and connect.
    Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter "0000".
  4. To disconnect pairing while the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press and release the Bluetooth button.
  5. To connect to another Bluetooth device, repeat step 3.
    Note: Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device Using NFC

NFC (near-field communication) allows data exchange from devices, such as pairing, by gently bumping them together. Check in your device's manual to see if this feature is supported.

To use NFC to pair with Pickup:

  1. In order to use NFC, your device must be turned on and unlocked.
  2. Enter your device's Settings menu and check that NFC is turned On (one-time step).
  3. Power on Pickup.
  4. Touch and briefly hold your device to the NFC logo.
  5. Follow the pairing instructions that appear on your phone. If a passcode is required, enter "0000".
  6. To unpair, gently bump your device against the NFC logo located on Pickup's top panel.

Using the Radio

Selecting a radio station

  1. Press the Radio button to select AM or FM.
  2. Press either of the Tune/Track buttons to select a radio station.
    To "seek" (jump to the next available station), hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station.
    Note: Pause playback from or disable Bluetooth entirely before using the radio to prevent both audio signals from being active at the same time.

Saving a radio station as a preset

  1. Press the Radio button to select AM or FM.
  2. Press either of the Tune/Track buttons to select a radio station.
  3. Press and hold a Preset button to assign the current station to that preset number. The display will show "SAV" to show the station has been saved.

Recalling a saved radio station preset

  1. Press the Radio button to select AM or FM.
  2. Press a Preset button to select a previously saved preset station.

To turn off the radio, press the Radio button until it is set to Off.

Troubleshooting

If the sound is distorted

Try lowering the volume control of your sound source, musical instrument, or microphone. Also, try to reduce the overall volume of Pickup using the Main Volume knob.

If 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.

If there is a high-pitched whistling noise when using microphones:
This is probably feedback. Point the microphone away from the speaker.

If there is poor AM reception

To adjust AM reception, move entire unit.

If you can't hear the microphone over the music volume:
Turn down the music volume from your source.

If you can't play music from a flash drive:
The USB port is only for charging USB devices.

Documents / Resources

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