JBL On Tour iBT - Bluetooth Portable Loudspeaker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
    
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply 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.
15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

THE APPARATUS MAY BE STATIC-SENSITIVE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY HAVE TO BE RESET AFTER SUFFERING AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS: BEFORE INSERTING OR UNPLUGGING AUDIO CABLES FROM THE SOURCE DEVICE'S HEADPHONES OR LINE-LEVEL OUTPUT JACKS, IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO TURN OFF THE DEVICE. THIS WILL PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR UNIT, HELP PROTECT YOUR DEVICE FROM STATIC ELECTRICITY AND AVOID POTENTIAL DAMAGE.

COMPATIBILITY

The JBL On Tour iBT system is compatible with most Bluetoothenabled devices, music players, cell phones and laptops. Enabled with Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/ Video Remote Control Profile) and HFP (Hands-Free Profile), the system can stream high-quality sound and serve as a speakerphone. With the included Apple cable and additional stereo mini jack connection, you can enjoy high-quality audio via direct connection with a variety of devices such as iPad, iPhone, iPod, MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms), laptops and satellite radio tuners.

TABLETOP STAND

Use the included tabletop stand to support your iPad or other Bluetooth-enabled tablet while you're streaming to the JBL On Tour iBT. When you're ready to go, snap the stand right to the JBL On Tour iBT unit for easy and convenient transport.

COMPACT DESIGN

The JBL On Tour iBT portable loudspeaker is a complete two-channel audio system in one easy-to-place footprint. The JBL On Tour iBT loudspeaker delivers sound with a powerfully tuned digital audio path. Its clean and compact digital amplification, coupled with DSP (digital signal processing) equalization, efficiently provides the four JBL Odyssey ® transducers with cool-running power.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The JBL On Tour iBT system combines many proprietary technologies to provide the highest-quality sound. It provides astonishing bass and clear, accurate sound from any direction. The four JBL Odyssey fullrange transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets, and provide accurate sound at all frequencies.

COMPUTER-OPTIMIZED EQUALIZATION AND COMPRESSION

The JBL On Tour iBT system equalization is computer-optimized to provide a rich, complete soundstage. Proproetary compression topology ensures clean, accurate sound at high output levels.

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack your speaker system and identify all its components:

*Outlet adapter varies by region.

GENERAL SETUP

Unpack the JBL On Tour iBT system and its power supply.

1. Snap the outlet adapter onto the power supply, plug the power supply into the "12V DC In" port on the back of the unit and then into a wall outlet.
   
2. Turn on the power switch. The Power LED will glow green.
   
3. To set up the tabletop stand, pull up the center panels as shown in the illustration and place the tablet player on it. (You can set the stand in one of three positions.)
   

VOLUME CONTROLS

Volume increase "+"
Volume decrease "–"
Phone button " "
Microphone " "

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Rotate the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the JBL On Tour iBT speaker to the unlocked position; remove the battery compartment cover.
   
2. Place (4) fresh AA batteries as shown.
   
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
   

NOTE: The JBL On Tour iBT will not use battery power when using AC power.

DO NOT MIX BATTERY TYPES.
DO NOT MIX CHARGED AND PARTIALLY CHARGED BATTERIES. BATTERIES WILL NOT RECHARGE WHILE IN THE UNIT.

Risk of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING

Before you can use your JBL On Tour iBT system with a Bluetoothenabled device, you must pair it with that device.

To pair the JBL On Tour iBT with your device:

1. Make sure your JBL On Tour iBT system is turned on. The JBL On Tour iBT unit automatically goes into Pairing/Discoverable mode, represented by the Source LED flashing blue.
2. Put your Bluetooth-enabled device in Pairing mode so both devices can "see" each other. (Refer to the Bluetooth-enabled device's user's guide for directions and details about putting it into Pairing mode.) The JBL On Tour iBT unit will be represented as "JBL On Tour iBT" on your Bluetoothenabled device. The JBL On Tour iBT password is 0000.
3. The JBL On Tour iBT system is successfully paired and ready to use when the Source LED glows a constant blue.

NOTE: Bluetooth pairing between two devices does not have to be repeated after a successful initial pairing, unless the JBL On Tour iBT system has been removed from the Bluetooth-enabled device's Bluetooth device list.

LISTENING TO A PHONE CALL FROM A BLUEOOTH-ENABLED DEVICE

1. Make sure the JBL On Tour iBT speaker is paired (see Bluetooth Pairing section).
2. When you hear your Bluetooth-enabled device's ringtone from the JBL On Tour iBT system, press the Phone " " button to answer the phone call.
   

• To reject an incoming phone call: Press and hold the Phone " " button on the JBL On Tour iBT unit for two seconds.
• To answer a second incoming phone call while putting the first call on hold: Press the Phone " " button.
• To reject a second incoming phone call while staying on the first call: Press and hold the Phone " " button for two seconds.
• To mute a phone call: Press both Volume buttons on the JBL On Tour iBT system. To unmute the phone call: Press either Volume button on the JBL On Tour iBT unit.
  

3. When the phone call is finished, press the Phone " " button to end the phone call.

MAKING A PHONE CALL FROM A BLUETOOTH ENABLED DEVICE

To make a phone call via voice recognition mode, press and hold the Phone " " button for two seconds.

NOTE: If the phone does not support voice recognition this action will redial the last number that was called on the phone.

LISTENING TO MUSIC

There are three ways to listen to music on your JBL On Tour iBT:

• Via Bluetooth technology from a Bluetooth-enabled device.
• Using the supplied Apple cable to connect an iPad, iPhone or iPod device to the JBL On Tour iBT's USB port.
• Using a stereo 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to connect an audio device's audio or headphone output to the JBL On Tour iBT's auxiliary 3.5mm mini jack.

To cycle through the sources, make sure the JBL On Tour iBT is not in the Bluetooth call mode and momentarily press the Phone " " button. Each press of the button changes to the next source. The source LED will change color to indicate the active source:

White = Apple cable (USB port)
Blue = Bluetooth (wireless)
Green = Auxiliary 3.5mm mini jack

LISTENING TO MUSIC FROM A BLUETOOTH-ENABLED DEVICE

1. Make sure the JBL On Tour iBT system is paired with your Bluetooth-enabled device (see Bluetooth Pairing section).
2. Press the JBL On Tour iBT's Phone " " button until the Source LED lights blue constantly. This indicates that the Bluetooth input is selected.
3. Go to the Bluetooth-enabled device's music player and play music. Refer to the Bluetooth-enabled device's user's guide for directions and details about using its music player and transmitting music via Bluetooth technology.
4. Use the Bluetooth-enabled device to control playback. Adjust the volume using the "+" and "–" buttons located on the front of the JBL On Tour iBT unit.

LISTENING TO MUSIC FROM A CONNECTED iPad, iPhone or iPod DEVICE

1. Plug the supplied Apple cable into the JBL On Tour iBT's USB port, and plug your iPad, iPhone or iPod device to the cable's 30-pin connector.
   
2. Press the JBL On Tour iBT's Phone " " button until the Source LED lights white constantly. This indicates that the Apple cable (USB) input is selected.
3. Use the iPad, iPhone or iPod device to control playback. Adjust the volume using the "+" and "–" buttons located on the front of the JBL On Tour iBT unit.

NOTE: When the JBL On Tour iBT is running on AC power, it will recharge the iPad, iPhone or iPod device while it is connected.

LISTENING TO MUSIC FROM A CONNECTED AUXILIARY DEVICE

1. Connect the auxiliary device to the JBL On Tour iBT system using a 3.5mm stereo audio cable (not supplied).
   
2. Press the JBL On Tour iBT's Phone " " button repeatedly until the Source LED lights Amber. This indicates that the Aux input source is selected.
3. Control music playback through the auxiliary device. Adjust the volume using the "+" and "–" buttons located on the front of the JBL On Tour iBT unit.

CHARGING

When the JBL On Tour iBT is running on AC power, the unit's USB port will charge most mobile phones and portable music players. An Apple cable is supplied for charging Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad devices. For other types of devices, use the charging cable that was supplied with your device. If one was not provided, contact the device's manufacturer or an authorized dealer to obtain one. NOTE: Mobile phones and portable music players that require data communication in order to charge will not charge from the JBL On Tour iBT unit.

CARRYING/STORING THE TABLETOP STAND

You can easily snap the tabletop stand on and off the JBL On Tour iBT for convenient storage or transport.

POWER AND SOURCE LEDS

The Power and Source LED colors change to indicate the state of JBL On Tour iBT unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA

© 2011 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

JBL and Odyssey are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. JBL On Tour is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, is under license.

iPhone, iPod and iPad are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone" and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone and iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPod/iPhone/iPad not included.

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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