Using the Aux Input ..................14 Using USB Mode ....................15 Using the USB Charge Port ................16 App Control ......................17 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 18 APPENDIX ................20 Technical Specifications ................20 Trademarks & Licenses ..................21 ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Trouper™ 100. 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.
If the battery fails to charge, check your fuse near the power cable input. If your Repair 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.
Connection Diagram Items not listed under the Box Contents are sold separately. Microphone Bluetooth Device Instrument Auxiliary Device (Smartphone, Tablet, MP3 Player, etc.) Power ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
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Volume knobs. Press each knob to cycle between the available options. 2. FM Antenna Attach the included FM Antenna here to improve FM radio reception. If necessary, use a wrench to secure the antenna, but be careful not to over-tighten. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
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MAIN volume setting to the appropriate volume. If you are using a Bluetooth device on this channel, make sure the device volume is turned all the way up before setting the channel volume and Main volume. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
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Connect audio sources (mic, keyboard, guitar, etc.) after adjusting the MIC/LINE and INST/LINE switches to the appropriate positions. 16. Mix Out (XLR) Connect this output to an additional amplifier system or speaker. This output will send the combined Channels 1–3 mix to the connected device. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
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Use this switch to power the speaker on or o . When powered on, the blue indicator on the front panel will be lit. Return the MAIN volume to "zero" before powering o speaker. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find TROUPER 100, and connect. Note: Do not connect to iPA173_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the ION Sound Control™ app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this Device”...
To erase the Stereo-Link™ settings on both units, press and hold the Link button on the primary (left) speaker for 10 seconds. A confirmation tone will be heard to indicate that the link settings have been erased. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
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 10 presets. You can also use the ION Sound Control™ app to save and recall presets. See Operation > App Control for more information.
This will help ensure the best quality audio signal from your device. If signal distortion occurs, try lowering the volume on your device. To exit Aux mode, press the SOURCE button to switch to USB, FM, or Bluetooth modes. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
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. To exit USB mode, press the SOURCE button to switch to AUX, FM, or Bluetooth modes. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the charging input on your smartphone, tablet, or other compatible device. Note: To charge smartphones and tablets faster, put the device’s screen to sleep. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 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™...
If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source or on Trouper™ 100 via the ION Sound Control™ app to lower the bass level. This will allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occurs.
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If there is a delay in the audio signal between the left and right speakers when linked, break the link by disconnecting your Bluetooth device from Trouper™ 100, and pair them again following the instructions in the Operation > Wireless Stereo-Link section. ION Audio Trouper™ 100 User Guide...
Frequency: 2402 – 2480 MHz Maximum Transmission Power: 10 dBm Codec: SBC Range: 100 ft. (30.5 m) * Battery Type: Lithium Ion 2000 mAh / 11.1 V, 22.2 Wh Life: Up to 15 hours Charging Time: Up to 2.5 hours Power Connection: IEC Voltage: 100–240V~, 50/60 Hz, 60 W...
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.
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