JBL QUANTUM 800 Troubleshooting Manual
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service.
No power
- The headset turns off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity. Power on the headset again.
- Recharge the headset.
2.4G pairing failed between headset and 2.4G USB wireless dongle
- Move the headset closer to the dongle. If the issue remains, pair the headset with the dongle again manually.
Bluetooth pairing failed
- Make sure you have enabled Bluetooth feature on the device to be connected with the headset.
- Move the device closer to the headset.
- The headset is connected to another device through Bluetooth. Disconnect the other device, then repeat the pairing procedures.
No sound or poor sound
- Make sure you have chosen JBL QUANTUM800 GAME as the default device in the game sound settings of your PC, Mac or gaming console device.
- Adjust volume on your PC, Mac or gaming console device.
- Check game chat balance on PC if you are only playing game or chat audio.
- Check that ANC is enabled while TalkThru is disabled.
- You may experience obvious sound quality degradation when using the headset near a USB 3.0 enabled device. This is not a malfunction. Use an extension USB dock instead to keep the dongle as far from the USB 3.0 port as possible.
In 2.4G wireless connection:
- Make sure the headset and 2.4G wireless dongle are paired and connected successfully.
- The USB-A ports on some gaming console devices may be incompatible with JBL QUANTUM800. This is not a malfunction.
In 3.5mm audio connection:
- Make sure the 3.5mm audio cable is connected securely.
In Bluetooth connection:
- The volume control on the headset does not work for the Bluetooth connected device. This is not a malfunction.
- Keep away from sources of radio interference such as microwaves or wireless routers.
My voice cannot be heard by my teammates
- Make sure you have chosen JBL QUANTUM800 CHAT as the default device in the chat sound settings of your PC, Mac or gaming console device.
- Make sure the microphone is not muted.
I can't hear myself when I'm talking
- Enable sidetone via to hear yourself clearly over game audio. ANC/TalkThru will be disabled when sidetone is enabled.
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