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  • Page 1 TAILGATER ™ BOOM User Guide English Tap or click for technical support. ionaudio.com/support...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Radio ....................14 Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input ........15 USB Playback Mode ..................16 Using the USB Charge Port ................17 App Control ......................18 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 19 ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX ................. 21 Technical Specifications .................. 21 Trademarks & Licenses ................... 22 ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Tailgater Boom. 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.
  • Page 5: Setup

    The battery icon will fill to display the battery life percentage. When charging is complete, the lightning bolt icon will disappear, and the battery icon will be completely filled. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Features

    The Stereo-Link icon will be o when a single speaker is used. See Operation > Stereo-Link : Syncing Between Two Speakers below for instructions on how to link two speakers. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 8 Bluetooth and USB modes, press this button to go to the next track. In FM mode, press this button briefly to go to the next station. Press and hold this button to seek the next strong station. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 9 Boom includes a power bank function, which allows you to charge a compatible 5V, 1A smartphone, tablet, or other device using the unit’s internal battery (Capacity: 2000mAh/11.1V 22.2Wh) by connecting a cable here. See Operation > Using the USB Charge Port for more information. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    USB-A end to a 5V, 2A USB power adapter (sold separately) and plug it into a power outlet, or your computer (powered on). See Setup > Charging and Battery Information for more information. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 11: Operation

    2. The Bluetooth icon on the display will flash to indicate it is ready to pair, and you will hear “Bluetooth Pairing” if voice prompts are enabled. 3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find TAILGATER BOOM, and connect. The Bluetooth icon will appear in the display, and you will hear “Bluetooth Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled).
  • Page 12: Stereo-Link Tm : Syncing Between Two Speakers

    2. Select which unit will be the “primary” speaker by pressing and releasing the Bluetooth button on that unit. 3. Navigate to your device's Bluetooth settings menu and select TAILGATER BOOM to connect. When the connection is successful, you will hear "Bluetooth Connected" from the primary speaker (if voice prompts are enabled).
  • Page 13 Tailgater Boom 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 Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 14: Using The Radio

    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 Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 15: Connecting An Audio Device Using The Aux Input

    Lower the volume on your device if signal distortion occurs. To exit Aux mode, press the Source button to switch to FM or USB playback, or press the Bluetooth button to reconnect to a Bluetooth device. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 16: Usb Playback Mode

    ALL: Repeats all tracks on the USB drive. o FOLd: Repeats all tracks in the current folder of the USB drive. o OnE: Repeats the currently playing track. o rAn: Randomly shu es the track order. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 17: Using The Usb Charge Port

    1. Connect a USB type-A cable to the USB Charge Port on the front panel of your Tailgater Boom (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™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 18: App Control

    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.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Note: If Tailgater Boom 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™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 20 Stereo-Link mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Stereo-Link mode by double pressing the Stereo-Link button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another speaker if there is one within range. ION Audio Tailgater™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    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™ Boom User Guide...
  • Page 22: Trademarks And Licenses

    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.
  • Page 23 i o n a u d i o . c o m Manual Version 1.0...

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