JBL Harman PARTYBOX 110 - Bluetooth Speaker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For all products:

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install this apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Do not install this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. 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.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. 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.
    
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
14. To disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains completely, disconnect the power- supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
15. The mains plug of the power-supply cord shall remain readily operable.
16. This apparatus is intended to be used only with the power supply and/or charging cable provided by the manufacturer.

The following instructions may not apply to waterproof devices. Refer to your device user manual or quick start guide for more waterproof instruction if any.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• 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.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

THIS SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT MEANS THERE IS UNINSULATED, DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT ENCLOSURE THAT MAY PRESENT A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

THIS SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT MEANS THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS GUIDE.

This product is RoHS compliant.
This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU, and its amendments, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

REACH

REACH (Regulation No 1907/2006) addresses the production and use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on human health and the environment. Article 33(1) of REACH Regulation requires suppliers to inform the recipients if an article contains more than 0.1% (per weight per article) of any substance(s) on the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List ('REACH candidate list'). This product contains the substance "lead"(CAS-No. 7439-92-1) in a concentration of more than 0.1% per weight.

At the time of release of this product, except for the lead substance, no other substances of REACH candidate list are contained in a concentration of more than 0.1% per weight in this product.

Note: On June 27, 2018, lead was added to the REACH candidate list. The inclusion of lead in the REACH candidate list does not mean that lead-containing materials pose an immediate risk or results in a restriction of permissibility of its use.

For devices with headphone jacks

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
Do NOT use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period.

• To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate volume level.
  
• Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones on your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.

For Products That Include Batteries

Instructions for Users on Removal, Recycling and Disposal of Used Batteries
To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the procedure described in the owner's manual for inserting batteries. For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers. In the European Union and other locations, it is illegal to dispose of any battery with household trash. All batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Contact your local waste-management officials for information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of used batteries.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire, explosion or leakage of flammable liquid/ gas, don't disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60°C (140°F), sunshine or like, expose to extremely low air pressure or dispose of in fire or water.
Replace only with specified batteries. The symbol indicating 'separate collection' for all batteries and accumulators shall be the crossed-out wheeled bin shown below:

For Products Contain Coin/Button Cell Batteries

DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD. This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

For All Products with Wireless Operation:
HARMAN International hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our Web site, accessible from www.jbl.com.

EPILEPSY WARNING
A few people may experience epileptic seizures when viewing flashing lights.

Precautions

Stand Mounting Safety Precautions
Always follow instruction and precaution advice from speaker stand manufacturer.
This speaker contains a 36 mm receptacle cup to allow mounting on tripod stands or on a pole over subwoofers. When using stands or poles, be sure to observe the following precautions:

• Check the stand or pole specification to be certain the device is designed to support the weight of the speaker. Observe all safety precautions specified by the manufacturer.
• Always verify that the stand (or subwoofer/pole) is placed on a flat, level and stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of tripod type stands. Position the stand so that the legs do not present a trip hazard.
• Use this floor stand only on a flat, solid surface. Once the support (extended leg) has been placed and adjusted, carefully tighten the screws and use the safety pin. After placing the speaker on the stand, check for stability: When tilting each direction to 10 degrees (for the surface), the speaker should not turn off. If necessary, reduce the height of the speakers and extend the base of the stand.
• Route cables so that performers, production crew, and audience will not trip and topple the speakers over.
• Inspect the stand (or pole and associated hardware) before each use and do not use equipment with worn, damaged or missing parts.
• Do not attempt to place more than one PartyBox series speaker on a stand or pole.
• Always be cautious in windy, outdoor conditions. It may be necessary to place additional weight (i.e. sandbags) on the base of the stand to improve stability. Avoid attaching banners or similar items to any part of a speaker system. Such attachments could act as a sail and topple the system.
• Unless you are confident that you can handle the weight of the speaker, ask another person to help you get it onto the tripod stand or pole.

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. Power cord*
3. Quick Start Guide, Safety Sheet, Warranty Card

*Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Top Panel

1. Mobile device dock

• Turn the power on or off.

3. Battery level indicator

• Press to play, pause or resume.
• Rotate clockwise / counterclockwise to increase / decrease the main volume.

• Enhances the bass level: level 1, level 2, or off.

6. LED ring

• Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Press and hold for more than 10 seconds to forget all paired devices.

• Rotate clockwise / counterclockwise to switch between different light patterns.
• Press to turn light effect on or off.
• Hold for more than 2 seconds to turn strobe light on or off.

• Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the speaker lights are turned on.

LED behavior

	Solid white	Power on
	Off	Standby / Power off
	Flashing white quickly	Pairing
	Solid white	Connected
	Off	Not connected
	Dimmed white	Level 1
	Solid white	Level 2
	Off	Off
	Flashing red quickly	Low battery
	Flashing white slowly	Charging
	Solid white	The speaker is fully charged when the entire light stripe turns solid white.

Back Panel

1. TWS
   • Press to enter True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing mode.
2. Guitar volume
   • Adjust volume of the connected guitar.
3. GAIN (guitar)
   • Adjust gain of the connected guitar.
4. Guitar socket
   • Connect to a guitar.
5. AUX OUT
   • Daisy-chain PARTYBOX speakers through 3.5 mm audio cables (not supplied).
6. AUX IN
   • Connect to an external audio device through a 3.5 mmaudio cable (not supplied).
   • Daisy-chain PARTYBOX speakers through 3.5 mm audio cables (not supplied).

7. Microphone socket
   • Connect to a microphone.
8. GAIN (microphone)
   • Adjust gain of the connected microphone.
9. Microphone volume
   • Adjust volume of the connected microphone.
10. USB
    • Connect to a USB storage device.
    • Charge your mobile device.
11. AC
    • Connect to AC power supply.
12. Pole-mounting your PARTYBOX

PLACEMENT

• Do not sit or lean on the speaker or push it sideways to avoid tip- over and possible damages.

Place the speaker on a flat, stable surface and ensure that the rubber feet side is down.

POWER ON

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

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

Tips:

• Fully charge the speaker before first-time use to prolong the lifespan of the built-in battery.
• 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 press on the speaker to switch to normal operation.

USING YOUR SPEAKER

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. Switch to the BLUETOOTH source.
2. Press on the speaker to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
3. Choose "JBL PartyBox 110" on your Bluetooth device to connect.
4. 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 110" 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.

• The speaker switches to the USB source automatically.
• 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

Extension	Codec	Sample rate	Bitrate
WAVE	PCM	44.1KHz ~ 192KHz	< 5Mbps
	LPCM	44.1KHz ~ 192KHz	< 5Mbps
	IMA_ ADPCM	44.1KHz ~ 192KHz	< 5Mbps
	MPEG	44.1KHz ~ 192KHz	< 5Mbps
	MULAW	44.1KHz ~ 192KHz	< 5Mbps
MP3	MPEG1 layer1/2/3	32KHz ~ 48KHz	32Kbps ~ 320Kbps
	MPEG2 layer1/2/3	16KHz ~ 24KHz	8Kbps ~ 160Kbps
	MPEG2.5 layer3	8KHz ~12KHz	8Kbps ~ 160Kbps
WMA		≤ 320Kbps	8Kbps ~ 48Kbps

Music Control

• Press once to pause or resume playback.
• Press twice to skip to the next track.
• Press three times to skip to the previous track.
• Rotate the knob clockwise / counterclockwise to increase / decrease the main volume.
• Press BASS BOOST to enhance the bass level: level 1, level 2, or off.

Note:

• The skip operation is unavailable in AUX mode.

AUX Connection

1. Connect an external audio device to the speaker through a 3.5 mm audio cable (not supplied).
2. After stopping playback from any other source, start audio playback on the external device.

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 guitar or microphone connection / disconnection.
• Always disconnect the guitar or microphone when you are not using them.

Connecting a Microphone

Connect a microphone to the microphone socket.

Connecting a Guitar

Connect a guitar to the guitar socket.

Mixing Sound

Sing through the microphone or play guitar.

• To adjust the volume of the audio source, rotate the knob clockwise / counterclockwise.
• To adjust the volume of the microphone or guitar, rotate the microphone or guitar volume knob.
• To adjust the gain of the wired microphone or guitar, rotate the GAIN control beside the microphone or guitar socket respectively.

Charging Your Mobile Device

Note:

• The USB port is for charging purpose only.

CARRYING YOUR DEVICE

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.

Hold the handles firmly to carry the speaker.

POLE-MOUNTING

Cautions:

• Installation must be done by qualified persons using safe rigging standards.
• The installer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware, to properly and safely pole-mount the speakers.
  

ADVANCED USAGE

JBL PARTYBOX App

Download and install the JBL PARTYBOX App to get more from the product.

Light Effect

• Press to turn the light effect on or off.
• Hold for more than 2 seconds to turn strobe light on or off.
• Rotate the knob to select your preferred light effect: rock, flow, cross, ripple, or flash.

TWS Mode

You can connect two PARTYBOX speakers to each other via TWS mode.

Press TWS on both speakers.

To exit TWS mode:
Power off or press TWS on either speaker.

Tip:

• 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).

Daisy Chain

Factory reset

To restore the factory settings, hold and for more than 10 seconds.

IPX4

• 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

General specification
Model No.:	JBL PartyBox 110
Transducers:	2 x 154.6 mm / 5.25" woofer, 2 x 55 mm / 2.25" tweeter
Output power:	160 W RMS
Power input:	100 V - 240 V / 50/60 Hz
Frequency response:	45 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio:	> 80 dB
Battery type:	Li-ion polymer 36 Wh
Battery charge time:	3.5 hours
*Music play time:	Up to 12 hours
USB specification
USB format:	FAT16, FAT32
USB file format:	.mp3, .wma, .wav
USB charge out:	5 V / 2.1 A (maximum)
Cable type:	AC Power Cable
Cable length:	2000 mm / 78.7"
Wireless specification
Bluetooth® version:	5.1
Bluetooth® profile:	A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Bluetooth® transmitter frequency range:	2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth® transmitter power:	≤ 15 dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth® transmitter modulation:	GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D):	295 mm x 568 mm x 300 mm / 11.6" x 22.4" x 11. 8"
Weight:	10.84 kg / 23 lbs

* 12 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 switched off, volume level at 7 and Bluetooth streaming source.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• 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, the and buttons are disabled. Hold and simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to exit.

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 with another Bluetooth device. Hold on the speaker for more than 10 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 speaker.

COMPLIANCE

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

Bluetooth connection mode

The product is intended to be used for streaming 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.

TRADEMARK

The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Documents / Resources

References

• Official JBL Store - Speakers, Headphones, and More!
• Google Play
• App Store - Apple

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