OPERATION ................9 App Control ......................... 9 Pairing a Bluetooth® Device ................10 Linking Two Speakers ..................... 11 Using the Radio ......................12 Using the USB Charge Port .................. 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 14 ION Audio Tailgater ® Tough User Guide...
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APPENDIX ................. 15 Technical Specifications ..................15 Trademarks & Licenses ..................16 ION Audio Tailgater Tough User Guide ®...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Tailgater® Tough. 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 Tailgater® Tough 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 Tailgater Tough 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.
4. Play/Pause Button Press this button to start and stop Bluetooth or USB audio. 5. Radio Button Press this button to select FM radio mode. Operation > Using the Radio to learn more. ION Audio Tailgater Tough User Guide ®...
Connect a microphone (not included) to this input using a 1/4" (6.35 mm) cable. Press the MIC In -/+ buttons to control the mic volume. 5. Mic In -/+ Buttons Press these buttons to adjust the microphone volume. OPERATION ION Audio Tailgater Tough 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®...
first turned on, it will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. If necessary, press the Source button to select Bluetooth mode. 3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find TAILGATER TOUGH, and connect. The Bluetooth icon will appear in the display, and if voice prompts are enabled, you will hear “Bluetooth Connected”.
2. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find TAILGATER TOUGH, and connect. The Bluetooth icon on the primary speaker will flash to indicate it is searching for a Bluetooth device to pair with.
Press and hold the -/+ buttons to seek for the next strongest station in that direction. To save a radio station as a preset, ION Sound Control® app. To recall a previously saved preset, briefly press the Play/Pause button to cycle between the 6 presets.
1. Connect a USB type-A cable to the USB Charge Port on the rear panel of your Tailgater® Tough 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 Tailgater Tough User Guide ®...
Note: If Tailgater® Tough 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 Tailgater Tough 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 Tailgater Tough 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.