User's Guide

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Party Boat Quickstart Guide
Box Contents
Party Boat Remote Control
Power Adapter
(2) AAA Batteries
Screwdriver for Remote Control
Quickstart Guide/Safety & Warranty Information
Support
IMPORTANT: For the full User Guide, visit ionaudio.com.
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system
requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.
For additional product support, visit ionaudio.com/support.
Features
IMPORTANT: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be
present.
Note: Use the included remote control to turn on the boat motors, change the direction of the boat,
FM radio controls, playback/pause, track selection, volume, and to power off the unit.
1. Volume Up (+) / Down (-): Press these buttons to change the volume of the speaker.
2. Previous (<) / Next (>) Track/Tune: Press and release these buttons to go to the previous or
next FM radio station. Press and hold these buttons to seek backwards or forward for a clear
FM radio station. Press and release these buttons to skip to the previous or next Bluetooth
track.
3. FM Mode: Press this button to enter FM mode. Hold the button for 3 seconds to enter Preset
Creation mode.
4. Bluetooth Button: Press this button briefly to begin Bluetooth connecting. Press and hold this
button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device.
5. Bluetooth/FM Indicator: This LED blinks blue when Bluetooth pairing or illuminates solid blue
when connected to a Bluetooth device. When in FM mode, this LED is solid green and blinks
slowly when in FM Preset Creation mode.
6. Power On/Off: Press and hold this button to turn Party Boat on/off. Press this button twice to
enable or disable voice prompts.
Note: Party Boat will power off after 1 hour if there is no audio playing.
7. Charging Indicator: The LED is solid red when the battery is charging. When the power is on
and the battery is fully charged, the red LED will turn off.
Note: A voice prompt will be heard when the unit needs to be charged.
8. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a track from a connected Bluetooth device. Press and
release this button to select a previously saved preset station.
9. Power Adapter Input*: Insert the included power adapter here to charge Party Boat. Make sure
Party Boat and its connections are dry before charging. Never charge when wet.
10. USB Charge Port*: Connect your smartphone's charge cable here to charge it. In order to
charge a device, Party Boat needs to be powered on.
11. Aux Input*: This stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or
other audio source.
*IMPORTANT: Cover the Aux In, USB Charging Port, and Power Adapter Input with the cap in
the locked position when using Party Boat in water.
Make sure Party Boat and its connections are dry before charging. Never charge when wet.
Driving Party Boat Using the Remote
CAUTION: Always keep hands, fingers, hair, tools, and any loose or hanging objects away from
rotating parts.
Note: To ensure Party Boat does not travel out of range of the remote (75 ft. / 22.9 m), the Party
Boat motors will stop after 10 seconds of traveling in a single direction. Press the directional button
again if you would like the motors to continue.
Press and release a directional button on the remote control to move Party Boat in that direction. To
move in a new direction, press and release a different directional button.
To make a right or left turn when driving straight, press the Right or Left directional buttons. As
Party Boat turns, press the Up directional button when the boat is facing 90 degrees to stop turning
and continue in the new direction.
To stop Party Boat from moving, press and release the same directional button again.
Adjusting the Motor Speed:
1. Press and hold the Play/Pause button and the Up button on the remote control for 2 seconds to
enter Motor Speed Adjustment mode. Party Boat will then move forward and continuously play a
tone.
2. Press and release the Left or Right directional button to adjust the speed of the left or right
motor.
3. Press and release the Up button to increase the speed of the motor at increments of 5% each
time it is pressed. Press and release the Down button to increase the speed of the motor at
increments of 5% each time it is pressed.
4. Press and hold the Play/Pause button and the Up button again to save the speed and exit.
Note: If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds, it will automatically save and exit the Motor
Speed Adjustment mode. The default motor speed is 100% when first starting up. The unit will
remember the speed when powering off.
App Control
IMPORTANT: To ensure the best possible experience with the ION Sound XP app, use the most
current Android OS or iOS on your device.
Note: Ensure that your device has internet access via your service provider or wireless connection.
You can also download the app on your computer, but remember to connect and sync your device
to transfer the app.
Follow these steps to download the free app on your device:
1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device.
2. Search for the ION Sound XP app.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app.
4. Once downloaded, the ION Sound XP app will appear on your device's home screen.
Solar Charging
To use the solar panel to charge Party Boat, place the loudspeaker in direct sunlight for at least 3
hours for best results. The rate of charging depends on the amount of sunlight the solar panel
receives. The unit will charge slower when receiving indirect sunlight.
Using the Radio
Selecting a Radio Station:
1. Press the FM button.
2. Select a radio station using the </> buttons.
Saving a Preset:
1. Press and release the </> buttons to select a FM radio station that you want to save as a preset.
2. Press and hold the FM button for 3 seconds to enter Preset Creation mode.
3. Press and release the </> buttons to select a preset location. Once the desired save location is
reached, press and release the FM button to save the station preset. The FM LED will quickly
flash green to confirm a preset is saved and then return to FM radio mode.
Selecting a Preset:
To select from the 6 Preset stations, press and release the Play/Pause button in FM radio mode.
The tuner will jump to the next preset location and say the name of the preset location (for example,
“three”), and resume playing the FM station audio.
Note: When audio tones are playing, the FM signal will be temporarily muted.
Pairing or Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.
2. Power on Party Boat.
3. Press and release the Bluetooth button to enter pairing mode. You will know you are in pairing
mode when the Bluetooth LED is slowly flashing.
4. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find “Party Boat” and connect. Do not
attempt to connect to “Party Boat BLE”. The voice prompt “Bluetooth pairing” will be heard
when connected.
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.
5. Press and hold the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device.
Note: Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 5.0.
Linking Two Speakers
1. Power on both Party Boat speakers. You will hear "Ready to pair."
Note: In order to use Stereo-Link mode, you cannot have a Bluetooth device connected. If one
speaker is connected to a Bluetooth device, break the connection by pressing and holding the
Bluetooth button.
2. With no Bluetooth device connected (blue LEDs on both speakers will blink), on one Party Boat
double press the Bluetooth button; repeat this for the second Party Boat. The melody will
indicate the Party Boats are searching for each other to link as their blue LEDs begin to blink
fast.
3. Wait about 10-30 seconds for the Party Boats to find each other. Once “linked”, one Party Boat
will say “Paired” (if the voice prompts are enabled). Now that the two speakers are “linked,” one
speaker’s blue LED will be lit solid, while the other speaker’s blue LED will blink slowly to
indicate it’s ready to pair the stereo-linked speakers to your Bluetooth device (e.g., your phone).
4. When the Party Boats are wirelessly linked to play in stereo, navigate to your Bluetooth device’s
setup screen, find Party Boat and connect.
5. Once your smartphone is paired, you will hear “Paired” (if the voice prompts are enabled) and
audio can now play out of both speakers in stereo.
• In Stereo-Link mode: UI Controls on both speakers will be active.
• To exit Stereo-Link mode, double press the Bluetooth button until the speaker goes back
into pairing mode, saying “Bluetooth disconnected.”
• In Stereo-Link mode, press Power to turn off both speakers.
Notes: If a Party Boat is in Stereo-Link mode when you power it off, it will be in Stereo-Link mode
the next time you power it on. That means if two Party Boats are linked when you power them off,
they will automatically link when you power them on as long as they are in close range of each
other and powered on within 30 seconds of each other.
If a Party Boat is in Stereo-Link mode when you power it off, when you power it back on, it will
revert back to single mode, and be ready to pair to a Bluetooth device if it does not find another
Party Boat to link to within 15 minutes. To re-enter Stereo-Link mode, follow Steps 1–5 above.
Technical Specifications
Output Power: 30 W (peak)
Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz
Driver: 3.5” / 88.9 mm
Bluetooth:
Module: Bluetooth 5.0
Range: Up to 33 ft. (10 m) *
Linked Stereo Range: Up to 30 ft. (9 m) between
two speakers.
* Bluetooth range is affected by walls, obstructions, and
movement. For optimal performance, place the product in
the center of the room so it is unobstructed by walls,
furniture, etc.
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. All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their
respective owners.
Water Resistance Class: IPX7
Battery: Lithium Ion; 7.4V / 2200 mAh
Battery Life: Up to 20 hours
Recharge Time: 4 hours
Aux Input: 3.5 mm (1/8”) line-level
USB Charging Port: +5V, 1A
DC Power Input: 9V, 2A
Dimensions (WxDxH): 11.75” x 14.5” x 4.5”
299 x 368 x 114 mm
Weight: 5.0 lbs. / 2.3 kg