ION Audio Hype XL User Guide 2
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 3
Box Contents .............................................................................................................. 3
Support ......................................................................................................................... 3
SETUP ........................................................................................ 4
Charging and Battery Information ..................................................................... 4
Outdoor Use and Care ............................................................................................ 5
FEATURES ................................................................................. 6
Top Panel ..................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATION ................................................................................8
USB Playback Mode ................................................................................................. 8
Aux Mode ..................................................................................................................... 9
Pairing a Bluetooth® Device ................................................................................ 10
Linking Multiple Speakers ...................................................................................... 11
Light Modes ................................................................................................................ 12
App Control ................................................................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 14
APPENDIX ................................................................................. 15
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................ 15
Trademarks & Licenses .......................................................................................... 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Thank you for purchasing the Hype XL speaker. 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.
Note: Before you first use the product, please fully charge the batteries. Your unit was
purposely shipped with a reduced battery charge to ensure safe transit. For optimal charging,
power off the speaker while charging.
Use the included USB-C to USB-C® cable to connect the unit to a 5V, 2A power adapter (not
included) connected to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 3 hours (depending on the
specifications of your adapter). This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.
Box Contents
Hype XL
USB-C® to USB-C® Cable (2.56 ft / 78 cm)
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
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.
INTRODUCTION
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Charging and Battery Information
Power o Hype XL and use the included USB-C to USB-C® cable to connect the USB-C®
charging port on the rear panel of the speaker to a USB power adapter (DC 5V 2A, not
included) connected to a power outlet, or your computer (powered on). A full charge can take
up to 9.5 hours, depending on the specifications of your 5V, 2A adapter. To hear a callout of
the battery level (to the nearest 10%), press and release both -
and + buttons.
For the quickest charging time, use a 20W USB-C® power adapter. A full charge will take up
to 6 hours.
I
f no audio is played through Hype XL for 15 minutes, the speaker will enter standby mode
to conserve battery life. This may mean the Bluetooth signal is paused, or the volume is set to
0. To wake the unit, simply resume the audio signal or press any button.
I
f no audio is played through Hype XL for 60 minutes, the speaker will automatically power
o. Press the P
ower button to wake the unit up.
SETUP
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
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Here are some other recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.
General
U
sage
Fully charge the battery before using it.
Avoid full discharge of the battery if possible. Li-Ion batteries are maintenance-
free, and the battery will last longest when operating between 30 and 80 percent
charged.
Do not use the product while charging the battery.
Do not charge the battery in exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or
exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.
S
torage For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than
90°F/32°C) or exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.
For best product longevity, store product with a 50% battery charge.
If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may
permanently lose capacity.
R
epair If the battery fails to charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.
D
isposal Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local
ordinances.
Outdoor Use and Care
Please review the tips below to get the best performance from your Hype XL:
• Hype XL is IPX6 waterproof against water jets from any direction, withstanding 100 liters
per minute at 100 kPa pressure from 3 meters away for at least 3 minutes.
• Ensure the I/O port cover is fully closed before using near water. If the speaker cavity fills
with water, tilt the speaker to drain water.
• Please do not connect a power adapter to Hype XL in a wet environment. Make sure the
power input,
power adapter, and power outlet are all completely dry before making any
connections.
WARNING: Keep any non-water-resistant devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry
place where they will not be aected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.
• If Hype XL is exposed to saltwater, we recommend that
you rinse it with tap water to
maintain long term performance of your product.
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Top Panel
Note: Pull the tab on the protective rubber panel to release it and access the Aux and USB
ports.
Click a control below to jump to that section.
1
. + / - Buttons
Press and release these buttons to raise or lower the volume in all playback modes.
In Bluetooth and USB modes, press and hold the -
or + button to go to the beginning of
the current track or skip to the following track, respectively. Press the -
button again within
one second to skip to the previous track.
To hear a callout of the battery level (to the nearest 10%), press both of the -
and + buttons
simultaneously.
2
. Play / Pause
Press this button to start and stop Bluetooth or USB audio.
Press and hold this button to disconnect a Bluetooth connection.
In Bluetooth mode,
double press to activate the Voice Assistant.
Short press to accept an incoming call. Long
press to reject a call. During the call, long press to switch to talking on the phone and short
press to end the call. See O
peration > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device for more details.
3
. Source
Press and release to switch between Bluetooth, USB, and Aux sources.
Note: The USB and Aux modes are only accessible when cables are connected to the ports.
4
. Lights Button
Press this button to cycle through the light modes.
See O
peration > Light Modes for more information.
FEATURES
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 9
10
11
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5. Microphone
Speak into the microphone to access the hands-free calling and voice assistant features.
6
. Auracast
Press and release to pair or disconnect from the Auracast multiple speaker link. See
O
peration > Linking Multiple Speakers for more information.
7
. Power Button
Press and hold this button to turn Hype XL on and o.
Double p
ress this button to enable or disabl
e voice prompts.
8. Aux Input
C
onnect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source to this stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) in
put.
9
. USB-A Port
Connect your smartphone, tablet, or other device here to charge.
Connect your USB flash drive here to play music.
Note: Your USB drive cannot be more than 128 GB and it must contain playable MP3 files
in order for its data to appear properly in the Display. When you connect a USB drive with
MP3 files, Hype XL will order the files alphabetically by folder on the root directory and
then by track name in the folder.
1
0. Charging/Low Battery Indicator Light
This light shows the charging status and low battery voltage. When not connected to a
power
adapter, the light will blink when the battery voltage is low. When connected to
a
power
adapter, the light will illuminate when charging and will turn o when fully charged.
1
1. USB-C® Charging Port
Connect the included USB-C® to USB-C® cable from this charging port to a USB power
adapter (DC 5V 2A, not included) connected to a power outlet, or to your powered-
on
com
puter.
Tip: Press the + and – buttons simultaneously to hear a voice prompt of the battery level.
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USB Playback Mode
Inserting a USB device into the USB-A port will automatically switch the speaker to USB mode
and begin music playback. Press and release the S
ource button to toggle through to switch
to USB mode when a USB device is previously inserted.
Note: USB must have playable files for it to be recognized. If there is no USB drive inserted
into the media panel, quick pressing the Source button will toggle through Aux and Bluetooth.
• Supported file system: FAT32
• Supported file types: MP3, APE, and WAV (44.1 kHz)
• Maximum file size: 4 GB
• Maximum USB drive size: 128 GB
In USB mode, the speaker will automatically play the first compatible file. Files are played in
alphabetical order of what is on the root level, then alphabetically by folder, and then
alphabetically by track name.
OPERATION
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
PRESS AND RELEASE
TO TOGGLE
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AUX Mode
1. Connect a 1/8” / 3.5 mm audio cable to the Aux input to switch to AUX mode.
2. Press
and release the S
ource button to change to Aux mode if the 1/8” / 3.5 mm audio
ca
ble is already connected.
3. Press and release the P
lay/Pause button to quickly mute the aux playback.
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
PRESS AND RELEASE
TO TOGGLE
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
PRESS AND RELEASE
TO MUTE
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Pairing a Bluetooth® Device
1. Turn
on your Bluetooth device.
2. Turn on Hype XL by holding down the P
ower button for 2 seconds. When the unit is first
turned on, it will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. If necessary, press and releas
e
the S
ource button to toggle through and select Bluetooth mode.
3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find H
YPE XL, and connect. if voice
prompts are enabled, you will hear “Bluetooth Connected”
.
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.
When Bluetooth is connected, press and hold the P
lay/Pause button to disconnect the
Bluetooth connection and return to Bluetooth pairing mode.
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
PRESS AND HOLD
FOR 2 SECONDS
HYPE XL
BLUETOOTH
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
PRESS AND HOLD
TO DISCONNECT
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Linking Multiple Speakers
Power
on additional speakers that you would like to connect. Select one speaker as the
primary speaker and all other speakers will be secondary speakers.
1. Connect
an external audio device (Bluetooth device, USB thumb drive, or auxiliary device)
to Hype
XL
.
2. Press
and release the A
uracast button on the primary speaker to make it ready to connect
to secondary speakers. A tone will be heard to indicate it is ready to connect secondary
speakers. The indicator light next to the Auracast button will be lit sol
id.
Note: Make sure the secondary speakers are disconnected from your playback devices
(Bluetooth, USB, Aux).
3. Press
and release the A
uracast button on the secondary speaker to start searching for the
primary
speaker. While the secondary speaker is searching, the indicator light next to th
e
Auracas
t button will blink. Once connected, the sync tone will play and the indicator light
will be lit solid. If the secondary speaker fails to connect, the indicator light will turn o and
you will need to restart the connection process again.
Notes:
When connected, press and release the Auracast button on any connected speaker to
disconnect.
Powering o the primary speaker will power o all connected speakers. Powering o a
secondary speaker will only power o the secondary speaker.
The speakers can be set to synchronize both volume and lights with the primary speaker. By
default, these are both set to synchronize. Use the Sound Control app to adjust these settings
on the speakers.
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
PRIMARY SPEAKER - PRESS AND RELEASE
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
SECONDARY SPEAKER - PRESS AND RELEASE
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Light Modes
When
the speaker is first powered on, the side LEDs will be lit red at 25% brightness and slowly
increase to 100% brightness. Once the LEDs are all lit up, this eect will hold for 2 seconds
and then quickly fade out. After this eect, all LEDs will fade in and out until a device is
Bluetooth-connected to the speaker.
Press the L
ight button repeatedly to toggle between one of the LED modes on Hype XL.
Note: For the best lighting eect, you may need to increase the volume of your connected
device or input source.
The speaker LED light modes are:
• B
eat Sync: The LEDs brightness will change based on the bass level, flowing through the
color spectrum.
• C
olor Cycle: All LEDs will be the same color while cycling through the color spectrum in
a slow and smooth transition from color to color.
• S
tatic Color: All LEDs stay the same color (the color can be adjusted from the ION Sound
Control™ app). The default color is red unless changed in the ION Sound Control™ app.
• O
ff: All lights are o.
OUTPUT
5V
_
...
1A
DC INPUT
PRESS TO TOGGLE
LIGHT MODES
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App Control
IMPORTANT: To ensure the best possible experience with the app, use the most current
Android OS or iOS on your device.
F
ollow 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 I
ON Sound
C
ontrol™ app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the
I
ON Sound Control™ app will appear on your device's home screen.
3. Connect your device to Hype XL via Bluetooth. See O
peration > Pairing a Bluetooth®
D
evice to learn how to do this.
4. Open the ION Sound Control™ app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device's
Bluetooth and Location Services.
5. Follow the steps on screen to find and connect to your Hype XL. Once connected, you can
control various functions of the speaker, such as:
• V
olume: Adjust the speaker's volume.
• E
Q: Adjust the speaker's high, mid, and low equalization or select a preset.
• V
oice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
• L
ights: Change the light modes or adjust the Static Color mode.
• B
attery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
• O
ver-The-Air Firmware Updates: Stay up to date with the latest firmware installation.
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I
f the unit is not charging: Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power
input and the power outlet.
I
f the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source.
I
f there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source to lower
the bass level. This will allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occurs.
I
f you cannot connect your audio device to Hype XL via Bluetooth:
• Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Hype XL as close together as
possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Hype XL are
unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
• Press and hold the P
lay/Pause button to disconnect Hype XL
from any other audio device
and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power o Hype XL and
then power it back on. See O
peration > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device for more information.
• 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.
If this does not work, and you have connected to Hype XL
before, find Hype XL in the list
of available or previously connected devices in your audio device's Bluetooth menu, tap
the "gear" or “i” icon located next to it and then select U
npair or Forget. Turn Hype XL o
and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note: If Hype 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Technical Specifications
Speakers (1) 5.25" woofer: 50W
(2) 2.75" mid-range: 20W
(2) 1.5" tweeters: 10W
2 passive radiators
Frequency Response 60 Hz – 20 kHz
USB USB-C port: for charging the Hype XL speaker, 5V DC, 2A
USB-A port: USB music playback and device charging
Water Resistance Rating IPX6
Wireless Technology Bluetooth®
- Classic Audio
Wireless Range * Bluetooth Range: Up to 100 ft. (30.5 m)
Auracast Range: Up to 100 ft. (30.5 m)
Battery Type: Lithium ion
Capacity: 7000mAh/11.1V
Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
Charge Time: 9.5 hours charge time (based on a 5V, 2A power
adapter)
6 hours charge time (based on a 20W USB-C® power adapter)
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
19.13” x 7.09” x 9.17”
486 x 180 x 233 mm
Weight 12.13 lbs
5.50 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Bluetooth and wireless reception and range are affected by walls, obstructions, and
movement. For optimal performance, place the product so it is unobstructed by walls or
furniture and is raised off the ground.
** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product.
APPENDIX
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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.
App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android and Google Play are registered trademarks of Google Inc. All other product names,
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