ION Road Warrior Manual

Introduction

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.

Box Contents
Road Warrior
3.5mm (1/8") to 3.5mm (1/8") cable
Power Cable (AC, standard IEC)
13.5V Power Cable (DC)
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual

Support
This unit has flashing lights. If utilized in a motor vehicle, please obey local laws and regulations regarding allowed lighting configurations.
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.

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.

Quick Setup

Connection Diagram
Items not listed under the Box Contents are sold separately.

Features

1. Volume –: Decreases the speaker volume on Road Warrior.
2. Volume +: Increases the speaker volume on Road Warrior.
3. Tune +: Press and release this button to go to the next radio station.
4. Tune –: Press and release this button to select a previous radio station.
5. Mic +: Press and release this button to increase the level of a connected microphone.
6. Mic –: Press and release this button to decrease the level of a connected microphone.
7. Light: Press and release this button to cycle through the speaker light mode. The lights can be set to illuminate solid, pulsate, or off.
8. Bluetooth Button: Press the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device.
9. Source: Press and release this button to change the listening source between FM and Bluetooth.
10. Charging Indicator: The battery outline icon in the display will flash when the battery is very low. With the battery charging indicator, when the power cable is connected, movement of the top battery segment shows the battery is charging. When the power cable is disconnected, the battery segment shows the level of the battery.
11. Bluetooth Icon:The Bluetooth icon will be lit solid when a device is paired to Road Warrior.
12. Antenna: Adjust this FM antenna to get the best radio reception. Fold this down when not using the radio and when moving the unit.
13. USB Charging Port: 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.
14. NFC (near-field communication): Touch and briefly hold your supported and enabled device to the NFC logo to pair the device.
15. Auxiliary input: This stereo 3.5mm (1/8") input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source.
16. Microphone Input: This mono input accepts a 1/4" input such as a microphone, guitar, or other musical instrument.
17. Power Cable Input (DC): Insert the included power cable here to power Road Warrior from a vehicle's 13.5V power outlet.
18. Power Cable Input (IEC): Insert the included power cable here to charge the unit. Note that the Road Warrior can be used with the power cable while it simultaneously charges the battery.
19. Power ON/OFF Switch: Turns Road Warrior on or off. Please note that while Road Warrior is connected to a power source, it does not need to be powered on to charge the battery.
20. Charge LED: This illuminates when the unit is charging and goes out once charging is completed.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.
2. Power on Road Warrior and press the Source button to switch to Bluetooth mode, shown on the display as— — — to search for Bluetooth devices.
3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device's setup screen, find "Road Warrior" and connect.
   Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter "0000".
4. The Bluetooth icon will be lit solid when a device is "paired" to Road Warrior.
   Note: Users should consider updating their OS if experiencing trouble with pairing or playing music.
5. Press the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device.

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 Road Warrior:

1. In order to use NFC, your device must be turned on and unlocked.
2. Enter your device'sSettings menu and check that NFC is turned On (one time step).
3. Power on Road Warrior.
4. Put Road Warrior in Bluetooth mode, shown on the display as— — —, with either a flashing or solid Bluetooth icon.
5. Touch and briefly hold your device to the NFC logo.
6. Follow the pairing instructions that appear on your phone. If a passcode is required, enter "0000".
7. To unpair, gently bump your device against the NFC logo located on Road Warrior's top panel.

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 Road Warrior using the Master 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 you can't hear the microphone over the music volume: Turn down the music volume from your source.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Bluetooth range is affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in your room at line of sight, so it is unaffected by walls, furniture, etc.
** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product.