ION Audio Center Stage - Manual (Page 3)

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SETTING UP CENTER STAGE
1. Remove the speaker stands from their packaging.
2. On one stand, turn the knob on the base counterclockwise to loosen it.
3. Pull the three legs of the stand apart and/or push the base down the center pole. The legs should be
far enough apart to support the stand and speaker. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it, securing the
legs in place. (Note: Be careful not to over-tighten the knob.) Place the stand on a flat, stable surface.
4. Turn the knob on the pole counterclockwise to loosen it. Pull the upper portion of the center pole
upward to extend it, then turn the knob clockwise to tighten it again. (Note: Be careful not to over-
tighten the knob.)
5. Screw one of the speaker mounts into the hole underneath one of the speakers.
6. Place the speaker on top of the stand, guiding the end of the pole into the hole of the mount.
7. Repeat Steps 2-6 for the other stand and speaker.
8. Connect the two speakers with the included 1/4" (6.3mm) speaker interconnection cable.
9. Connect your audio device(s) (e.g., iPod, microphone, guitar, etc.) to the appropriate input(s) on the
speaker's rear panel. (See the CONNECTION DIAGRAM and USING CENTER STAGE for more
information).
10. If you are using an iPod, attach the included velcro to the included iPod holder and to the side of the
CENTER STAGE speaker with the inputs and volume controls.
11. Connect the speaker's power cord (attached) to a power outlet.
USING CENTER STAGE
1. Follow the instructions in the SETUP section to set up your CENTER STAGE speakers and stands
properly.
2. Be sure volume levels of CENTER STAGE and your device(s) are turned to "zero."
3. Connect the device(s) you want to play to the appropriate input(s) on the speaker's rear panel:
a. iPod* or other device with an 1/8" output: With the included stereo RCA-to-1/8" (3.5mm) cable,
connect the 1/8" end to the output of your iPod or other device, then connect the RCA plugs to
the iPod/LINE INPUT of the CENTER STAGE. Be sure to color-match the RCA plugs with their
inputs (red to red, white to white). If the device you want to use has a different kind of output
(e.g., 1/4" (6.3mm) or RCA), adapters can be easily purchased at your local electronics store.
b. Microphone: Connect the included microphone's cable to the MIC 1 or MIC 2/GUITAR INPUT.
c. Guitar: Connect your guitar's 1/4" (6.3mm) cable (not included) to the MIC 2/GUITAR INPUT.
4. Turn on your device, then turn on CENTER STAGE's POWER SWITCH.
5. Play your device and turn up its volume. Also, if you connected a device to the iPod/LINE INPUT,
adjust the iPod/LINE VOLUME; if you connected a device to the MIC 1 or MIC 2/GUITAR INPUT,
adjust the MIC 1/MIC 2 VOLUME.
6. Turn up CENTER STAGE's MASTER VOLUME.
Note: Do not remove the speaker grille.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
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