Planter Speaker - Haut-parleur ION - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Planter Speaker ION

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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the ION Audio Planter Speaker! Planter Speaker features a classic style pot, with a rechargeable battery-powered, water-resistant speaker. Equipped with Bluetooth® technology, you can listen to your favorite music wirelessly. Its full-range speaker provides clear, undistorted audio indoors and outdoors. 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. GENERAL USAGE

• You may leave the unit plugged in for up to two weeks.

• For maximum life, drain the battery 80% once a month. STORAGE

• For long-term storage, periodically recharge the battery.

• If you do not charge the battery for six months, it may not charge. RECONNECT

• As the battery nears the end of its life, it may lose its ability to recharge. If this occurs, contact ION Audio technical support at www.ionaudio.com/support. DISPOSAL

• Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.

BOX CONTENTS Planter Speaker Charging Adapter Quickstart Guide Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use by ION Audio is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

WARNING: Keep any non-water-resistant

devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry place where they will not be affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.4 CONNECTION DIAGRAM

1. Aux/Linking Connector: This 3.5mm jack can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source using a 3.5mm TRS cable*. This can also be used to link two Planter Speakers together using a 3.5mm TRS cable. Note: Since this connector functions as an output when Planter Speaker is connected to a Bluetooth device, you can connect headphones to it and the internal speaker will still output sound.

2. Connecting LED: Indicates when a device is connected to

3. Aux LED: Indicates when Planter Speaker is playing audio from

a device connected to the Aux/Linking Connector.

4. Connecting Button: Press the Connecting button for 5

seconds to begin Bluetooth Connecting. The Connecting LED will blink blue when searching for Bluetooth devices to connect to. The Connecting LED will be lit solid blue when a device is connected to Planter Speaker. Press the Connecting button to disconnect a connected Bluetooth device.

5. Vol +/-: Adjusts the speaker’s volume.

6. Power LED: Indicates whether Planter Speaker is powered on

7. Battery LED: Indicates whether the battery needs to be

charged or is charging. This LED will turn off once charging is complete.

8. Charging Adapter Input*: Insert the included charging

adapter here to charge Planter Speaker’s battery. 9. Speaker: This full-range speaker will play audio from a connected Bluetooth device or a source connected to the Aux/Linking Connector.

Connect an MP3 Player to Planter Speaker. Connect two Planter Speakers together to extend the output fo

more spacious sound. Planter Speaker LED activity: Solid Red Power LED = Power is on. Solid Blue Connecting LED = Connected to a Bluetooth device. Solid Green Battery LED = Battery is charging. Solid Amber Aux LED = When Aux is set as an input. Blinking Blue Connecting LED = Searches for Bluetooth devices to connect to. Blinking Green Battery LED = Battery needs to be charged. Connect a Bluetooth device with Planter Speaker.

*For details on how to purchase a 3.5mm TRS cable, visit www.ionaudio.com/products/details/planterspeaker *Note: If the battery is low when using a charging adapter, Planter Speaker is not guaranteed to provide power for use while charging is occurring.5

CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE

1. Turn on Planter Speaker by firmly pressing the power

button once, located on the bottom of the pot.

2. Press and hold the Connecting button for 5 seconds until

the blue Connecting LED blinks.

3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find

“Ion Planter spk” and connect.

4. If your Bluetooth device is not able to connect to Planter Speaker, press the Connecting button on Planter

Speaker to break previous Bluetooth connections and reset the Bluetooth module. Note: Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 4.0.

5. To connect a new device, press and hold the Connecting button for 5 seconds. Repeat Step 3.

6. To disconnect a connected Bluetooth device, press the Connecting button on Planter Speaker.

Note: If you experience trouble connecting or playing music, update your device's OS. LISTENING TO MUSIC FROM THE AUX/LINKING CONNECTOR

1. Turn on Planter Speaker by firmly pressing the power button once, located on the bottom of the pot.

2. Connect a 3.5mm TRS cable* from the music source to Planter Speaker’s Aux/Linking Connector.

3. Press and hold the Vol + button for 3-5 seconds to switch the Aux/Linking Connector function as an input.

4. To listen to the signal from a connected Bluetooth device

instead of the signal from the Aux/Linking Connector, press the Connecting button for 5 seconds or remove the audio cable which will disengage the Aux/Linking Connector and switch back to Bluetooth Connecting. SPEAKER LINKING By default, the Aux/Linking Connector functions as an output. To connect two Planter Speakers together for extended output, the Planter Speaker that is not connected to your Bluetooth device will need its Aux/Linking Connector to function as an input. To do this, connect a 3.5mm TRS cable* between the two Planter Speaker Aux/Linking Connectors (see the CONNECTION DIAGRAM section). Press and hold the Vol + button for 3-5 seconds on the Planter Speaker that is not connected to your Bluetooth device. SETUP GUIDE

Setup Example #1: Sound for a fixed listening area In this example you can use a single Planter Speaker for listening in a fixed area, such as on a deck with a table and chairs directly facing the speaker.

Setup Example #2: Extended range of sound for a patio with multiple listening areas In this example, we have multiple listening areas: a barbecue setting with two tables and chairs. Since the listening will be spread across multiple locations, use a pair of Planter Speakers to get spacious sound, filling a wide area.

*For details on how to purchase a 3.5mm TRS cable, visit www.ionaudio.com/products/details/planterspeaker

WARNING: Keep any non-water-resistant

devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry place where they will not be affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.6

OUTDOOR USE AND CARE

Please review the tips below to get the best performance from Planter Speaker:

• It is normal for water to leak out from the drainage holes located on the bottom of Planter Speaker. (See side photos.)

• Fill the pot with dirt to plant your favorite variety of flowers or plants. Filling the pot with dirt will also allow for the best sound from the speaker.

• Bring Planter Speaker indoors during snow or rain.

• Please do not connect the charging adapter to Planter Speaker in a humid or wet environment.

• Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product. Water-resistant class: IPX4 (protected from splashing water but is not submersible) Speaker Output: 10W Supported Bluetooth Profile: A2DP Bluetooth Range: Approximately 10 meters (33 feet) in an open space.www.ionaudio.com