ION TAILGATER XL User Manual
ION TAILGATER XL User Manual

ION TAILGATER XL User Manual

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

    Linking Two Speakers .................... 12 Using the Radio ......................13 Using the USB Charge Port .................. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 15 APPENDIX ................. 17 Sound FX ........................17 Technical Specifications ..................18 Trademarks & Licenses ..................18 ION Audio Tailgater XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Tailgater® XL. 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 4: Setup

    If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 3 months, it may permanently lose capacity. Repair If the battery fails to charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com. Disposal Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.
  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES Front Panel Click a control below to jump to that section. 18 19 3 4 5 6 12 2 ION Audio Tailgater XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 6 Aux mode. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn how to connect a Bluetooth® device. Tip: Press and hold the Bluetooth button for three seconds to enable and disable the voice prompt feature. ION Audio Tailgater ® XL User Guide...
  • Page 7 Beat Sync: The lights will flash to the beat of the audio being played through the • speaker. Off: The lights turn o except for the button that is being pressed. • ION Audio Tailgater XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 8 To hear this signal, disconnect Bluetooth® and enter Aux Mode by pressing the Bluetooth® button. 19. 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. ION Audio Tailgater XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Note: Pull the tab on the protective rubber panel to release it and access the power input. 1. Power Connect the included power cable from here and plug it into a power outlet. ION Audio Tailgater XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 10: Operation

    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®...
  • Page 11: Pairing A Bluetooth® Device

    2. Power on Tailgater® XL by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. The speaker will then enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. 3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth® setup screen, find TAILGATER XL, and connect. The Bluetooth® icon will appear in the display, and if voice prompts are enabled, you will hear “Bluetooth®...
  • Page 12: Linking Two Speakers

    3. Once linked, the primary (left) speaker will enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. Navigate to your Bluetooth® device’s setup screen, find TAILGATER XL, and connect. The Bluetooth® icon on the primary speaker will flash to indicate it is searching for a Bluetooth® device to pair with.
  • Page 13: Using The Radio

    PRESS AND HOLD TO SAVE A PRESET PRESS TO RECALL A SAVED PRESET To save a radio station as a preset, press and hold one of the Preset buttons (or use the ION Sound Control® app). To recall a previously saved preset, briefly press one of the Preset buttons. There are six presets for FM1 and six for FM2.
  • Page 14: Using The Usb Charge Port

    1. Connect a USB type-A cable to the USB Charge Port on the rear panel of your Tailgater® XL 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 XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    • Reset the Bluetooth® connection on your audio device by turning Bluetooth® o and back on. You can find this under the Bluetooth® menu in the Settings for your phone or other audio device. ION Audio Tailgater XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 16 Note: If Tailgater® XL 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 XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 17: Appendix

    Punchline Fill 1 Punchline Fill 2 Crowd Noise Organ Fanfare Ref Whistle 1 Arena Drum Beat Refs Whistle 2 Surprise Party Arena Whistle Party Sounds Car Honk Thunder Clap Glass Hit Singing Plastic ION Audio Tailgater XL User Guide ®...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    ** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product. 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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