JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential Party Speaker User Manual

JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential Party Speaker User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase! This manual includes information about PARTYBOX ON-THE-GO ESSENTIAL speaker. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual, which describes the product and includes step-by-step instructions to help you to set up and get started. Read and understand all the safety instructions before using your product. If you have any questions about these products, their installation or their operation, please contact your retailer or customer service, or visit us at www.jbl.com.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

1. Main unit
2. Wireless microphone (with two Alkaline AA batteries)*
3. Power cord*
4. Shoulder strap
5. Quick Start Guide, Safety Sheet, Warranty Card
   * Power cord quantity, plug type and microphone quantity vary by regions.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Top Panel

1. 
   • Enhances the bass level: level 1, level 2, or off.
2. +/-
   • Adjust the main volume.
3. MIC Volume
   • Adjust the microphone volume (if connected).
4. LED ring
5. GUITAR volume
6. 
   • Turn the power on or off.
7. 
   • Battery level indicator
8. 
   • Press to switch between different light patterns.
9. Mobile device dock
10. Shoulder strap hooks
11. GUITAR input
    • Connect to a guitar.
    • GAIN: Adjust the guitar gain.
12. 
    • Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
    • Press and hold for more than 5 seconds to enter True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing mode.
    • Press and hold for more than 20 seconds to forget all paired devices.
13. -BASS+
    • Adjust the bass level.
14.  -TREBLE+
    • Adjust the treble level.
15. -ECHO+
    • Adjust the echo level.
16. 
    • Play, pause or resume.
17. MIC input
    • Microphone socket: Connect to a microphone.
    • GAIN: Adjust the microphone gain.
18. Caution:
    • Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the speaker lights are turned on.

LED behavior

Back Panel

1. (AC)
   • Connect to AC power supply.
2. (USB)
   • Connect to a USB storage device.
   • Charge your mobile device.
3. (AUX)
   • Connect to an external audio device through a 3.5 mm audio cable (not supplied).

PLACEMENT

Caution:

• Do not sit on the speaker or push it. Otherwise, it may result in malfunction and cause personal injury and /or property damage. Place the speaker on a flat, stable surface and ensure that the rubber feet side is down.

POWER ON

Cautions:

• Use the provided power cord only.
• You can use either AC power or the built-in battery as a power supply to the speaker.

1. Connect AC power.
   • To use the built-in battery, disconnect AC power after charging the speaker.
2. Pressto power on.

Tips:

• Fully charge the speaker before first use to prolong the lifespan of the built-in battery.
• To protect battery lifespan, fully charge at least once every 3 months. Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions.
• You can check the battery level by pressing any button on the speaker.
• The speaker switches to standby mode automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity. You can presson the speaker to switch to normal operation.

USING YOUR PARTY BOX

Notes:

• Only one sound source can be played at a time. The priority order is USB -> Bluetooth -> AUX.
• Starting a source with higher priority will always interrupt a source with lower priority.
• To start a source with lower priority, stop the source with higher priority first.

Bluetooth Connection

You can use the speaker with your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet.

1. Press on the speaker to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Choose “JBL PartyBox OTG ESS” on your Bluetooth device to connect.
3. Once successfully connected, you can stream audio from your Bluetooth device to this speaker.
   Notes:
   • This speaker can memorize a maximum of 8 paired devices. The ninth paired device will replace the first one.
   • Enter “0000” if a PIN code is requested for connection to a Bluetooth device.
   • Bluetooth performance can be affected by the distance between this product and your Bluetooth device and the environment of operation.

To terminate the Bluetooth-enabled device:

• Turn off this speaker, or
• Disable Bluetooth on your device.

To reconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device:

• When you turn on this speaker next time, it tries to reconnect the last connected device automatically.
• If not, manually select “JBL PartyBox OTG ESS” on your Bluetooth device to connect.

USB Connection

Plug a USB storage device that contains playable audio contents into the USB port of the speaker.

• Audio playback will start automatically.

Tip:

• The speaker plays audio files on the USB storage device from the root folder to the last level of subfolders in alphabetical sequence. Up to 8 levels of subfolders are supported.

Supported audio formats

AUX Connection

1. Connect an external audio device to the speaker through a 3.5 mm audio cable (not supplied).
2. Start audio playback on the external device.

Music Control

• Pressonce to pause or resume playback.
• Presstwice to skip to the next track.
• Pressthree times to skip to the previous track.
• Press +/- to increase or decrease the main volume.
• Hold the + and – buttons simultaneously to mute or unmute sound output.

Note:

• The skip operation is unavailable in AUX mode.

Mixing Sound with a Microphone and /or Guitar

By using a microphone or electric guitar (not supplied), you can mix sound with an audio source.

Notes:

• Always set the guitar or microphone volume to the minimum level before the guitar or microphone connection/disconnection.
• Always disconnect the guitar or microphone when you are not using them.

Connecting a Microphone

To connect the supplied wireless microphone. By default, the wireless microphone comes pre-paired with the speaker at the factory.

1. Load the two Alkaline AA batteries with the correct polarity.
2. Turn on the speaker and supply a wireless microphone successively.
   1. Wireless connection will be set up automatically.

Notes:

• The microphone powers off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• A maximum of two wireless microphones are supported. Contact your dealer for how to purchase more.

To connect a wired microphone (not supplied)

To connect a new wireless microphone

1. Turn off the speaker.
2. Turn on the new wireless microphone and place it on the top of the speaker.
3. Turn on the speaker.
   1. The microphone will pair and connect with the speaker automatically within 3 minutes.

To replace wireless microphone batteries

Cautions:

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the microphone is not to be used for a long time.
• Batteries contain chemical substances, they should be disposed of properly.

1. Check the battery level.
2. If the battery level is low, replace the old batteries with new ones.

CARRYING YOUR PARTY BOX

Cautions:

• Before carrying the speaker, ensure that all the cords are disconnected.
• To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, hold the product firmly while carrying it, and while it is not being used, remove the strap.

Use the supplied shoulder strap to carry the speaker on the go.

ADVANCED USAGE

Light Effect

Pressto select your preferred light effect: ROCK, FLOW, CROSS, RIPPLE, FLASH, or off.

TWS Mode

You can connect two PARTYBOX speakers to each other via TWS mode.Holdon both speakers simultaneously for more than 5 seconds.

To exit TWS mode;

Power off or holdon either speaker for more than 5 seconds.

Tips:

• It may be necessary to forget the PARTYBOX on the source device in order to reconnect to Bluetooth.
• By default, the speaker connected to your Bluetooth device acts as the primary speaker (left channel), while the other one acts as the secondary speaker (right channel).

Factory reset

To restore the factory settings, hold + andfor more than 10 seconds.

IPX4

Caution:

• Always keep the charging port dry before connecting AC power.
• To ensure splash resistance, always keep the protective covers closed securely.

The speaker is IPX4 splash-resistant.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Transducers: 1 x 5.25 in (133 mm) woofer + 2 x 1.75 in (44 mm) tweeters
• Output power: 100 W RMS
• Power input: 100 – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz (-6dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 80dB
• Battery type: Li-ion polymer 18 Wh (equivalent to 7.2V/ 2500mAh)
• Battery charge time: 3.5 hours
• Music play time: up to 6 hours (varies by volume level and audio content)
• Cable type: AC power cable (type varies by regions)
• Cable length: 1.5 m / 5 ft
• USB charge out: 5V / 0.5A (max)
• USB format: FAT16, FAT32
• Bluetooth® version: 4.2
• Bluetooth® profile: A2DP V1.3, A VRCP V1.6
• Bluetooth® transmitter frequency range: 2.4 GHz – 2.4835 GHz
• Bluetooth® transmitter power: ≤ 10 dBm (EIRP)
• Bluetooth® transmitter modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
• Supported formats: .mp3, .wma, .wav
• Input Sensitivity:
• Aux-In: 370mV rms (3.5mm connector)
• Mic-In: 20mV rms
• Guitar-In: 100 mV rms
• Bluetooth/USB input: -12dBFS
• Product dimensions (W x H x D): 490 mm x 245 mm x 228 mm / 19.3” x 9.6” x 9.0”
• Net weight: 6.1 kg / 13.4 lbs
• Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 541 mm x 277 mm x 350mm / 21.3” x 10.91” x 13.78”
• Gross weight: 7.9 kg/ 17.42 lbs
  * 6 hrs battery playtime is only a reference and may vary depending on music content and battery aging after numerous charging and discharging cycles. It’s achievable with a predefined music source, light show and bass boost switched off, volume level at 13 and Bluetooth streaming source.

Wireless microphone spec

• Frequency response: 65Hz – 15kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60dB
• UHF frequency band: 470~960MHz (depends on countries/regions)
• Transmitter transmitting power: < 10mW
• Microphone battery play time: < 10hrs
• Distance between transmitter and receiver: < 10m

TROUBLESHOOTING

Caution:

• Never try to repair the product by yourself. If you have any problems while using this product, check the following points before you request service.

System

The speaker will not turn on.

• Ensure that the speaker battery is not drained. If not, use the AC power instead.

No response from some buttons

• The product may be in demo mode. In demo mode, all the input sources and buttons exceptare disabled. Holdandsimultaneously for more than 5 seconds to exit demo mode.

Sound

No sound from the speaker.

• Ensure that the speaker is powered on.
• Adjust volume.
• Ensure that a sound source is active and not muted.

Bluetooth

A device cannot connect with the speaker.

• Ensure that the Bluetooth function of the device is enabled.
• The speaker is already connected to another Bluetooth device. Holdon to the speaker for more than 20 seconds to disconnect and pair with a new device.

Poor audio quality from a connected Bluetooth device

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the speaker, or remove any obstacle between the device and the speaker.

Wireless microphone

No response from the microphone.

• Power on the microphone.
• Replace batteries if the battery level is low.
• Pair the microphone with the speaker manually (see 6.5.1 Connecting a Microphone).

COMPLIANCE

The product is in compliance with the European Union energy legislation.

Bluetooth connection mode

The product is intended to be used to stream music via Bluetooth connection. A consumer can stream Bluetooth audio to the speaker. When the product is connected through Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection must remain active at all times to ensure proper operation. The product will enter sleep mode (networked standby) after 20 minutes without operation. The power consumption in sleep
mode is less than 2.0 Watts, after which it can be re-activated via Bluetooth connection.

Bluetooth disconnection mode

The product will enter standby mode after 20 minutes without operation. The power consumption in standby mode is less than 0.5 Watts.

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