JBL PARTYBOX Encore Essential 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.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase! This manual includes information about the PARTYBOX Encore 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 this product, its installation or 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. • Turn the power on or off.
2. Battery level indicator
3. • Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
   • Press and hold for more than 10 seconds to forget all paired devices.
4. • Press to play, pause or resume.
   • Rotate clockwise / counterclockwise to increase / decrease the main volume.
5. LED ring
6. BASS BOOST
   • Selects bass enhancement preset 1, preset 2, or off.
7. • Press switch between different light patterns.
   • 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
BASS BOOST	Dimmed white	Preset 1
	Solid white	Preset 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. Microphone socket
   • Connect to a microphone (not supplied).
2. Microphone volume
   • Adjust volume of the connected microphone.
3. GAIN (microphone)
   • Adjust gain of the connected microphone.
4. AC
   • Connect to AC power supply.
5. USB
   • Connect to a USB storage device.
   • Charge your mobile device.
6. AUX IN
   • Connect to an external audio device through a 3.5 mm audio cable (not supplied).
7. TWS
   • Press to enter True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing mode.

PLACEMENT

Do not sit on the speaker to avoid 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.
• When the speaker is on, 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 PARTYBOX

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 PB Encore Essential 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 PB Encore Essential 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

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

Notes:

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

Connecting a Microphone

Connect a microphone to the microphone socket.

Mixing Sound

Sing through the microphone.

• To adjust the volume of the audio source, rotate the knob clockwise / counterclockwise.
• To adjust the volume of the microphone, rotate the microphone volume knob.
• To adjust the gain of the microphone, rotate the GAIN control.

Charging Your Mobile Device

CARRYING YOUR PARTYBOX

• 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 handle on the top firmly to carry the speaker.

ADVANCED USAGE

JBL PARTYBOX App

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

Light Effect

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

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).

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

Transducers:	1 x 5.25 inch woofer, 2 x 1.75 inch tweeter
Output power:	100 W RMS
Power input:	100 - 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Frequency response:	50 Hz - 20 kHz @ -6 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio:	> 80 dB
Battery type:	Li-ion polymer 17.76 Wh (equivalent to 3.7 V 4800 mAh)
Battery charge time:	3.5 hours
Music play time:	up to 6 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content)
USB format:	FAT16, FAT32
USB file format:	.mp3, .wma, .wav
USB charge out:	5 V / 0.5 A (maximum)
Cable type:	AC power cable
Cable length:	2000 mm / 78.7"
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
Product dimensions (W x H x D):	276 x 327 x 293 mm / 10.87 x 12.87 x 11.54"
Net weight:	5.9 kg / 13.00 lbs
Packaging dimensions (W x H x D):	472 x 354 x 326 mm / 18.58 x 13.94 x 12.83"
Gross weight:	7.27 kg / 16.03 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 switched off, volume level at 21 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 BASS BOOST 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.

Other 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.

CAUTION FCC AND IC STATEMENT FOR USERS

(USA AND CANADA ONLY)

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.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

FCC SDOC SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

HARMAN International hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with the FCC Part 15 Subpart B.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our Web site, accessible from www.jbl.com

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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:

• 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by HARMAN could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Documents / Resources

References

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

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