™

JBL ONBEAT
speaker dock for iPod/iPhone/iPad

OWNER’S MANUAL

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 Important Safety Instructions Regulations
Please read thefollowing precautions before use:
FCC Statement and Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to part 15
2. Keep these instructions. table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
3. Heed all warnings.
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
4. Follow all instructions. from tip-over. and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
6. Statement and W Clean only with a dry cloth. unused for long periods of time. harmful interference to radio communications. However,
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or interference to radio or television reception, which can be
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
amplifiers) that produce heat.
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, more of the following measures:
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
or has been dropped.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug 15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If vases, are placed on the apparatus.
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult 16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from different from that to which the receiver is connected.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or the AC receptacle.
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
and the point where they exit from the apparatus. readily operable. technician for help.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
manufacturer. sunshine, fire or the like. MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT UNDER FCC RULES.

CAUTION
IC Statement and Warning
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
DO NOT OPEN Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILA TERAL TRIANGLE IS
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE INTENDED TO ALERT THE USERTO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
TO CONSTITUTEA RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

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SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT.

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CONNECTING AND SETTING UP YOUR JBL ONBEAT™ SPEAKER DOCK
1. Carefully unpack your speaker dock, and confirm that all the items 3. If you are going to use your JBL OnBeat speaker dock with another
shown here are included: JBL® OnBeat speaker dock, power supply, audio source, plug one end of a 3.5mm (1/8") stereo cable (not
AC cord*, remote control, iPod®/iPhone® adapter clip and iPad™ included) into the JBL OnBeat speaker dock Audio In connector, and
adapter clip. plug the other end into the audio source’s audio out or headphone
out connector.

DC IN POWER AUDIO IN USB VIDEO OUT

3.5mm (1/8") cable

* AC cord varies by region.

IMPORTANT: If you play audio through a docked iPod, iPhone or iPad
2. Connect a USB Type Mini B cable (not included) to the JBL OnBeat device and an audio source connected to the Audio In connector at
speaker dock USB port and to a USB port on the computer on which the same time, you will hear both of their outputs mixed through the
your iTunes library is located. This allows you to sync a docked iPod/ JBL OnBeat speaker dock. To hear only one source, you will need to turn
iPhone/iPad device with iTunes® (see Synchronizing with your iTunes off the other source (the one you do not want to hear) manually.
Library, on page 6).
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS:
Before inserting or unplugging audio cables from the
DC IN POWER AUDIO IN USB VIDEO OUT device’s Audio In jack, it is good practice to turn off
the device first. This will prolong the life of your unit,
help protect it from static electricity and prevent
USB Type B
potential damage.
4. If you want to view videos or photos from your iPod, iPhone or iPad
device on a TV, plug one end of a composite video cable (not included)
into the JBL OnBeat speaker dock Video Out connector, and plug the
other end into your TV’s composite video input connector.

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 6. Your JBL OnBeat speaker dock includes two adapter clips: one for an
iPod touch®/iPod classic®/iPhone device, and another for an iPad device
(NOTE: the iPod 5G and iPod nano® models do not require an adapter
clip.) The adapters allow you to dock units with or without third-party
skins attached. Attach the appropriate adapter clip to the JBL OnBeat
speaker dockdock as shown below.
DC IN POWER AUDIO IN USB VIDEO OUT

Composite iPod touch/iPhone iPad

Video
Locking
Hole

When you dock your iPod, iPhone or iPad device on the JBL OnBeat
speaker dock, its video output will automatically be set to Off, even if it
was turned On before you docked the device.
To turn the JBL OnBeat speaker dock video output on, press the
remote’s Menu button for at least two seconds. The JBL OnBeat
speaker dock status LED will flash once. The video from the iPod,
iPhone or iPad device will play on the connected TV. To turn the video Insert Pin Into
Locking Hole
output off, press the remote’s Menu button again for at least two
seconds. The JBL OnBeat speaker dock status LED will flash twice. Bend Clip Bend Clip
5. Insert the included AC cord all the way into the power supply (if there Slightly Slightly
is more than one AC cord, use the correct one for your region). Then
connect the power supply into the JBL OnBeat speaker dock DC In
connector and plug it into an AC wall outlet.

DC 12V AUDIO IN USB VIDEO OUT

7. Place your iPod/iPhone/iPad device on the docking connector. Make

sure the device is inserted all the way onto the connector. Press the
top of the iPod/iPhone/iPad device all the way back into the adapter
clip or against the dock to secure it in the dock.

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USING YOUR JBL ONBEAT SPEAKER DOCK
To turn the JBL OnBeat speaker dock on, press the Power button on the REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
unit. The unit’s status LED will glow white when the system is on. To turn
the JBL OnBeat speaker dock off, press the Power button on the unit
again. The status LED will turn off.

To place the JBL OnBeat speaker dock into the Standby mode while an
iPod, iPhone or iPad device is docked, hold down the Play/Pause button
on the remote for two seconds. The status LED will glow amber when the
unit is in the Standby mode. To turn the JBL OnBeat speaker dock from
Standby to on, press any button on the unit or remote control. Volume Down Volume Up
The JBL OnBeat speaker dock will automatically enter the Standby mode
whenever no control buttons have been pressed and no audio signal has
been present for 10 minutes. The status LED will glow amber. Play/Pause* Mute/Unmute

Next/Fast Forward
(Hold for fast forward)

Menu Scroll Up Menu Scroll Down

Power
Button
Volume
Buttons
Menu Menu Select/Enter

Adjust the volume using the (+) and (–) buttons. Press both buttons
simultaneously to mute the sound; press either button to unmute the
sound. *
iPod touch, iPhone and iPad menu navigation may require you
to put the iPod/iPhone/iPad device in music mode manually.

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 ROTATING THE DOCK SYNCHRONIZING WITH YOUR iTunes LIBRARY
When an iPod or iPhone device is docked in the JBL OnBeat speaker dock, NOTE: Before attempting to synchronize your iPod/iPhone/iPad device
you can rotate the dock to the landscape mode. IMPORTANT: You cannot with your iTunes library, be sure that both your iPod/iPhone/iPad device
rotate the dock when an iPad device is docked. and your iTunes library are updated to the latest software version.
To rotate the dock to the landscape mode, turn it 90 degrees Before attempting to synchronize, be sure that the JBL OnBeat speaker
counterclockwise. To rotate it back to the portrait mode, turn it 90 degrees dock USB port is connected to the computer on which your iTunes library
clockwise. The dock will hold in place at the portrait and the landscape is located.
positions.
1. Place your iPod/iPhone/iPad device on the JBL OnBeat speaker
dock docking connector. Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad device is
Portrait Mode Landscape Mode inserted all the way onto the connector.
2. Use your computer’s iTunes software to synchronize the iPod/
iPhone/iPad device with the iTunes library.
3. When you’re finished synchronizing, eject the iPod/iPhone/iPad
device from the iTunes library.

STATUS LED

CHARGING A DOCKED iPod/iPhone/iPad DEVICE :[H[\Z3,+*VSVY :[H[L

The JBL OnBeat speaker dock will charge your iPod or iPhone device White – Constant JBL OnBeat speaker dock is on
whenever it is docked.
White – Flashing JBL OnBeat speaker dock is muted
NOTE: The JBL OnBeat speaker dock may not charge a docked iPad
device via the USB connection to a PC. If the iPad device charges when JBL OnBeat speaker dock is in
it is connected directly to the PC via USB, it will charge while docked on Amber – Constant
Standby mode
the JBL OnBeat speaker dock. If the iPad device does not charge when
it is connected directly to the PC via USB, it will not charge while docked No LED JBL OnBeat speaker dock is off
on the JBL OnBeat speaker dock.

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR JBL ONBEAT SPEAKER DOCK
PROBLEM SOLUTION

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connected to the JBL OnBeat speaker dock Audio In connector and to the source
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dock Audio In jack.
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 SPECIFICATIONS
Compatibility*: iPad Wi-Fi® + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch 4G, iPod touch 3G,
iPod touch 2G, iPod touch, iPod nano 5G, iPod nano 4G, iPod nano 3G, iPod nano 2G, iPod nano, iPod
5G, iPod classic

Transducers: 2 x JBL® Phoenix SE full-range transducers

Power: 4 watts x 2

Frequency response: 70Hz – 20kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 80dB

Input impedance (Aux): 10k ohms

Main connection – iPod, iPhone or iPad docking connector;

Input connections:
Aux input connection – 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini-jack

Operating temperature: 32˚F – 104˚F; 0˚C – 40˚C

Power requirement: 13V DC, 2.5A

Power consumption: 30W (maximum); 0.5W (standby)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 5-3/4" x 10-13/16" x 5-5/16" (146mm x 275mm x 135mm)

Weight: 1.9 lb (0.88kg)

Available finishes: Black; white

* Compatibility at time of writing. For the latest compatibility information, go to www.jbl.com.

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

© 2011 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights

reserved.

JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated,

registered in the United States and/or other countries. JBL OnBeat is a
trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iTunes and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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ANDh-ADEFORI0ADvMEANTHATANELECTRONICACCESSORYHASBEEN
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.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change

without notice.

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