Manual Version 1.5
Total PA Premier Quickstart Guide
Box Contents
Total PA Premier
Remote Control
Microphone & Cable
Power Cable (IEC)
Telescoping Speaker Stand
Quickstart Guide/Safety & Warranty Information
Support
Thank you for purchasing the Total PA Premier. 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.
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Caution:
Do not expose Total PA Premier to rain or standing water.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device
1.
Turn on your Bluetooth device.
2.
Power on Total PA Premier.
3.
Use the
Mode
button to select Bluetooth as the audio source, which appears as "
bt
" in
the display. Total PA Premier will automatically go into pairing mode to search for
Bluetooth devices. You will know you are in pairing mode when the Bluetooth icon is
flashing. In addition, automatic voice prompts from the speaker will alert you of the
device’s status:
Bluetooth Pairing
,
Bluetooth Connected
, or
Bluetooth
Disconnected
.
4.
Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find
Total PA Premier
, and connect.
The
Bluetooth icon
will remain solidly lit.
Note:
Users should consider updating their device’s OS if experiencing trouble with
pairing or playing music.
5.
To disconnect pairing, turn off Bluetooth on your device or select
Forget this device
on
your Bluetooth device’s setup screen.
If you would like to disable (or enable) the voice prompts, press and hold the
Play/Pause
button on the
Media Panel
.
Note:
Bluetooth must be selected as the audio source in order to disable (or enable) the
voice prompts.
App Control
IMPORTANT:
To ensure the best possible experience with the 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.
Automatic Power Shut-Off
Total PA Premier is equipped with an automatic power shut-off to save energy in
compliance with the energy efficiency regulations for compact audio products. Total PA
Premier will enter an energy-saving mode after 20 minutes unless an audio signal at a
moderate level is detected from the
XLR Input
, the
Aux Input
,
the
USB/SD media player
,
the
Radio
,
or a
Bluetooth
connection. In energy-saving mode, the display and lights will
turn off and audio playback will be disabled, but the unit will remain powered on in standby.
To resume normal operation,
simply turn a knob or press a button on the unit or remote
control.
To prevent automatic shut-off
, an audio signal should remain active at a moderate volume
level from the
XLR Input
, the
Aux Input
,
the
USB/SD media player
,
the
Radio
,
or a
Bluetooth
connection. We recommend setting audio source (i.e., Aux Input or Bluetooth)
volume at max and the Master Volume to
5 or higher
to prevent shut-off.
Speaker Stand Installation
1.
Fully extend the speaker stand tripod legs on a flat, stable surface. Look in the box
contents under the foam sheet for the rubber feet and speaker stand mounting knob.
2.
Raise the mounting pole up to the appropriate height needed and tighten the side
adjustment knob.
3.
Insert the pin into the bottom pin-hole so the mounting pole stays at your set height.
4.
On Total PA Premier, adjust the bottom knob counter-clockwise so the screw is not
blocking the opening.
5.
Line up the Total PA Premier mounting hole with the speaker stand pole and place on
the pole.
6.
Tighten the mounting knob clockwise on Total PA Premier.
Linking Two Speakers
To wirelessly link two Total PA Premier speakers:
1.
Power on both speakers using their
Power Switches
.
2.
With no Bluetooth connected, press the
Mode
button on one Total PA Premier to select
Bluetooth as the audio source, which appears as "
bt
" in the display. This will be the
"secondary" speaker.
3.
Press the
Link
button on a second Total PA Premier to enter Stereo Link Mode. This
will be the "primary" speaker.
4.
Wait up to 1 minute for the speakers to make the connection. Once the two speakers
are linked, press the
Mode button
on the "primary" speaker to select the desired audio
source. Use the directions
above
to connect your Bluetooth device.
5.
To disconnect, double-press the
Link
button on the "primary" speaker.
To link two Total PA Premier speakers using cables:
1.
With the
Power Switch
on each speaker turned to the off position, connect each
speaker to a power outlet.
2.
Plug an XLR cable into the
Mix Out
located on the rear panel of one Total PA Premier
speaker. This speaker (the primary) is the one to which you will connect audio sources
such as a Bluetooth device, microphone, or USB flash drive.
3.
Plug the other end of the XLR cable into the
XLR Input
on the rear panel of your
second Total PA Premier speaker. This second speaker will receive the audio from any
devices connected to the first speaker (the primary).
4.
Power on both speakers using their
Power Switches
.
5.
Connect your audio sources to the first speaker (the primary).
6.
Make sure that each speaker’s
Master Volume
control is set to the same position.
7.
With one of your audio sources playing, gradually turn up the
Aux Input Volume
on the
second Total PA Premier speaker until the volume of this speaker matches the volume
of the first speaker (the primary).
Light Modes
Press the
Light Mode
button to toggle between five modes for the lights on the front panel:
1.
Color Wheel:
The lights spin on and around the woofer.
2.
Color Wheel Beat Sync:
The lights spin on and around the woofer according to the
tempo of the music playing.
3.
Color Cycle:
The lights steadily cycle through different colors.
4.
Beat Sync:
The lights flash and change colors according to the tempo of the music playing.
5.
Off
Features
1.
Media Panel:
9.
Aux Input Volume
Mode
10.
Mix Out (XLR)
Play/Pause
11.
Mic Echo
Repeat
12.
Low EQ
Previous/Back
13.
High EQ
Next/Forward
14.
Master Volume
2.
USB Port
15.
Power LED
3.
SD Card Slot
16.
Clip LED
4.
Display
17.
Link
5.
Mic Inputs (1/4", XLR)
18.
Light Mode
6.
Mic Input Volume
19.
Power Cable Input
7.
Aux Input (1/8")
20.
Fuse Holder
8.
XLR Input
21.
Power Switch
Technical Specifications
Output Power:
500 W (peak)
Frequency Response:
55 Hz – 20 kHz (+3 dB)
Drivers:
Low-Frequency:
15.0” / 381 mm woofer
High-Frequency:
1.0” / 25 mm tweeter
Crossover:
2.2 kHz
Bluetooth:
Profile:
A2DP, AVCTP
Module:
Bluetooth 5.0
Range:
Up to 100 ft. (30.5 m) *
* 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.
USB Charging Port:
+5 V, 1 A
USB/SD:
Supported File System:
FAT32
Supported File Types:
MP3
Max. File Size:
< 64 GB
Max. Device Capacity:
< 64 GB
Power:
Connection:
IEC
Input Voltage:
100–120 VAC; 60 Hz
Dimensions
(WxDxH)
:
17.8" x 14.6" x 28.2" /
451 x 370.5 x 716 mm
Weight:
42.44 lbs. / 19.25 kg
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