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- Page 1 TAILGATER ® User Guide English Tap or click for technical support. ionaudio.com/support...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the Radio ....................16 Connecting an Audio Device Using the Aux Input ........17 USB Playback Mode ..................18 Using the USB Charge Port ................19 Light Modes ......................19 App Control ......................21 TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 22 ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide... - Page 3 APPENDIX ................24 Technical Specifications ................. 24 Trademarks & Licenses ................... 25 ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide...
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Tailgater® TD. 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® TD 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.
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Page 7: Features
FEATURES Front Panel Click a control below to jump to that section. 3 10 14 15 ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide... - Page 8 Aux mode. See Operation > Bluetooth® Connecting with Tailgater® TD to learn how to connect a Bluetooth device. 5. Source Button Press this button to cycle between FM, USB, Bluetooth, and Aux modes. ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide...
- Page 9 14. Mic Input Connect a dynamic microphone (not included) to this input using the 1/4" (6.35 mm) cable. Use the MIC +/- buttons to adjust the microphone volume. ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide...
- Page 10 Tailgater® TD 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: 2600mAh/11.1V) by connecting a cable here. See Operation > Using the USB Charge Port for more information. ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide...
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Page 11: Rear Panel
USB-A end to a 9V, 2.2A USB-C 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® TD User Guide... -
Page 12: Operation
Bluetooth device is connected to the speaker. When paired, all LEDs will flash blue two times before going back to the last selected light mode. 3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find TAILGATER TD, and connect. The Bluetooth icon will appear in the display, and you will hear “Bluetooth Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled). - Page 13 • Briefly press the Bluetooth button to disconnect and enter Aux mode. Once you have disconnected, the Bluetooth icon will return to flashing, and you will hear “Bluetooth Disconnected” if voice prompts are enabled. ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide...
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Page 14: 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 TD to connect. When the connection is successful, you will hear "Bluetooth Connected" from the primary speaker (if voice prompts are enabled). - Page 15 Tailgater® TD 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® TD User Guide...
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Page 16: 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 6 presets. ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide... -
Page 17: 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® TD User Guide... -
Page 18: 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® TD User Guide... -
Page 19: Using The Usb Charge Port
1. Connect a USB type-A cable to the USB Charge Port on the front panel of your Tailgater® TD (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® TD User Guide... -
Page 20: Light Modes
Color Cycle: The side lights will show the same color while cycling through the color • spectrum. • Static Color: The speaker will display one color that is selected from the ION app. If a color is not selected, it will default to white. • Off: All LEDs are o . -
Page 21: 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 22: Troubleshooting
Note: If Tailgater® TD 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® TD User Guide... - Page 23 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® TD User Guide...
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Page 24: Technical Specifications
For optimal performance, place the product so it is unobstructed by walls or furniture and is raised off the ground. ** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product. ION Audio Tailgater® TD User Guide... -
Page 25: 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 26 iona ud io . c o m Manual Version 1.0...
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