ION Audio ISP50 Patio Mate User Manual
ION Audio, LLC Patio Mate
User manual

Patio Mate 
Quickstart Guide  English ( 3 – 9 ) 
Guía de inicio rápido  Español ( 10 – 14 ) 
Guide d'utilisation rapide  Français ( 15 – 19 ) 
Guida rapida  Italiano ( 20 – 24 ) 
Schnellstart-Anleitung  Deutsch ( 25 – 29 ) 
Snelstartgids  Nederlands ( 30 – 34 )  

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Quickstart Guide (English) 
Introduction 
Box Contents 
Patio Mate 
Micro-USB Cable 
Hanging Strap 
Quickstart Guide 
Support 
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility 
information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com. 
For safety/warranty information, visit ionaudio.com/warranty.        
Trademarks and Licenses 
ION Audio is a trademark of ION Audio, LLC, 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 or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective owners. 

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Safety Instructions: Read and follow these instructions, heed all warnings, and keep this 
document in a safe place for future reference. Clean only with dry cloth. Refer all servicing to 
qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 
been dropped. Connect this product to a power supply only of the type described in these 
operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. Keep this product away from direct contact with 
liquids. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts 
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. 
Notice Concerning FCC Regulations: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 
operate the equipment. 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures: (a) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; (b) move this unit; (c) increase the 
separation between the equipment and receiver; (d) connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; (e) be sure that all cables are properly 
shielded, using a choke or ferrite where appropriate; (f) consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/television technician for help. 

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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS 
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT 
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY 
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE 
UNDESIRED OPERATION. 
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure 
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating 
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or 
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 
RSS Statement for Canadian models: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt 
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation of the device 
ESD / EFT Warning: This unit may contain a microcomputer for signal processing and 
control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external 
source, or static electricity may cause it to lock up. In the unlikely event that this should 
happen, turn off the unit, wait at least five seconds, and then turn it back on again. 
Correct Disposal of This Product: This marking indicates that this product should not 
be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm 
to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it 
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used 
device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the 
product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling. 
T
his device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs.
IC déclaration: 
Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada . Son fonctionnement est soumis 
aux deux conditions suivantes : 
( 1 ) Ce dispositif ne peut causer d'interférences ; et 
( 2 ) Ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence , y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais 
fonctionnement de l'appareil.

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Quick Setup 
Press the Open button on Patio Mate and fit the base to a pole style umbrella. The 
clamp fits 1.0”–1.6” (25–41 mm) diameter umbrella poles. Use the included strap 
with a cantilever style umbrella. Pass the strap through the mounts and fold the flap 
over the Velcro strips to hang from a cantilever umbrella.  
Pole style umbrella 
Cantilever style 
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Features 
Front Panel 
1. Power/Charging LED: The 
LED will be solid green 
when powered on, flash 
red when the battery is 
low, and is solid red when 
charging. If the unit is 
powered on while charging, the LED will turn green when battery charging is 
completed. If the unit is powered off while charging, the LED will turn off when 
charging is completed.  
2. Pairing LED: The LED will blink blue when pairing. The LED is solid blue when 
pairing is established.      
3. Power: Hold this button for 2 seconds to power on or off. If the unit is on, with 
LEDs turned off, and no audio playing, the unit will power off after 5 minutes.  
4. Bluetooth: Press and release to disconnect a currently paired Bluetooth device 
and start pairing to another device. Patio Mate will pair to the nearest 
previously connected Bluetooth device when powered on.   
5. Light Control: Press this button to adjust the brightness settings for the 
lights: LED high, LED low, and off.     
6. –:  Press this button to adjust the volume down.  
7. +: Press this button to adjust the volume up.  
8. Charge/Aux: Open this rubber door that covers the 2 input ports. The micro 
USB port charges the unit and the 1/8” (3.5mm) Aux input connects to line-
level devices such as media players, tablets, or CD players. 
CHARGE/AUX
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Top Panel 
1. Clamp: Attach this to an umbrella pole between 
1.0”–1.6” (25–41 mm) in diameter. 
2. Lights: Provides different levels of brightness set 
by the Light Control button.    
3. Speakers:  Outputs the audio from a paired 
Bluetooth device. 
4. Open Latch: Press this to open the latch and fit 
the clamp on an umbrella pole. To close, press 
the latch while inserting it into the locking 
mechanism. 
5. Strap Mounts: Pass the included strap through 
these mounts and secure Patio Mate to a cantilever style umbrella.  
Pairing a Bluetooth Device 
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device. 
2. Power on Patio Mate and it will automatically go into pairing mode to search 
for Bluetooth devices.  
Note: Voice notifications will be heard when operating Patio Mate (e.g., “Power 
On”, “Bluetooth Pairing”, “Bluetooth Connected”). If you wish to disable these, 
hold the Light Control button for 4 seconds. To enable voice notifications 
again, hold the Light Control button for 4 seconds. 
3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find “Patio Mate” and 
connect.   
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter 0000.  
4. Press and release the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth 
device. 
5. Repeat step 3 to pair to another Bluetooth device.  

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Technical Specifications 
Output Power  6W Peak (2 x 3W Peak) 
Frequency Response  120 Hz – 18 kHz 
Bluetooth Profile  A2DP  
Bluetooth Range * 100 feet (30 m) 
Battery Type  Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Battery   Battery life (when fully charged):   
Up to 9 hours with just the lights on **  
Up to 48 hours with only music playing. ** 
Up to 8 hours with lights and music. ** 
Recharge time: 6 hours 
LCD Brightness  80 lumens (High Setting); 40 lumens (Low Setting)                          
Power  Micro USB port for charging (power adapter sold separately). You may use your 
tablet's/smartphone's 5V DC, 500mA USB power adapter.  
Water Resistance  IPX4 
Dimensions 
(width x depth x height) 
7.87" x 7.87" x 1.57" 
20 cm x 20 cm x 40 cm 
Weight  1.10 lbs. 
0.50 kg 
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
* 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. 
** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product. 
Audio Output Power
Audio Frequency Response
Power Supply
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 
void the user's authority to operate the equipment
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 
the following measures: 
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected. 
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
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