JBL OnBeat Xtreme

Introduction

The JBL® OnBeat Xtreme™ speaker dock delivers premium high-quality sound for your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or other Bluetooth®-enabled devices. Integrated Bluetooth technology allows wireless music playback and control from up to 30 feet away. Stream high-quality audio and handle phone calls wirelessly. The JBL OnBeat Xtreme features a rotating dock connector, enabling you to position your iPod, iPhone, or iPad in portrait or landscape mode. The included USB cable connects the dock to your computer for charging and synchronizing your device with your iTunes library.

Compatibility

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme system is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices, music players, cell phones, and laptops. It supports Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile), and HFP (Hands-Free Profile) for high-quality sound streaming and speakerphone functionality. A stereo Aux connection also provides high-quality audio from various devices, including MP3 players, CD players, desktop computers (all platforms), laptops, and satellite radio tuners.

Included Items

Please unpack your speaker dock carefully and verify that all the following items are included: JBL OnBeat Xtreme speaker dock, AC power cord*, remote control, iPod touch/iPhone adapter clip, iPad adapter clip, and USB cable.

*AC cord varies by region.

Connections

Attach the iPod/iPhone/iPad Adapter Clip

Your JBL OnBeat Xtreme speaker dock comes with two adapter clips: one for iPod touch/iPod classic/iPhone devices, and another for iPad devices. (Note: iPod nano models do not require an adapter clip.)

Attach the appropriate adapter clip to the JBL OnBeat Xtreme unit as shown. Rotate the rubber end caps to accommodate different iPad models and devices with third-party skins.

For iPod touch/iPhone: Place the device onto the 30-pin connector. The clip is designed to fit snugly.

For iPad: Place the iPad onto the 30-pin connector. The clip may require slight adjustment. For iPad 1, use the standard clip. For iPad 2, use the clip with the extended end cap. For iPad 2 with a Smart Cover, or for units with third-party skins, use the clip with the adjusted end caps.

Connect an Auxiliary Device

To use another audio source with your JBL OnBeat Xtreme, connect one end of a 3.5mm (1/8") stereo cable (not supplied) to the JBL OnBeat Xtreme's Aux In connector. Connect the other end to the audio source's audio out or headphone out connector.

Connect to iTunes

Connect the supplied USB cable from the JBL OnBeat Xtreme USB port to a USB port on your computer. This allows you to sync your docked iPod/iPhone/iPad device with iTunes.

Connect to a TV

To view videos or photos from your iPod, iPhone, or iPad device on a TV, connect one end of a composite video cable (not supplied) to the JBL OnBeat Xtreme's Video Out connector and the other end to your TV's composite video input connector.

Connect Power

Insert the supplied AC cord into the JBL OnBeat Xtreme's AC In connector and plug it into a working AC wall outlet. The system will enter Sleep mode, indicated by the Power Button LED glowing amber. Refer to the Power Button section for more information.

Using Your JBL OnBeat Xtreme

Controls

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme unit features several controls:

• Power Button:
  • Press for less than two seconds to turn the system on from Sleep mode (Power Button LED glows white).
  • Press for less than two seconds to put the system into Sleep mode (Power Button LED glows amber). The system remains paired with a Bluetooth device and will automatically turn on if a paired device receives a call.
  • Press for more than two seconds to enter Eco-Standby mode (Power Button LED turns off). In this mode, the Bluetooth module is powered off to conserve energy. The system will not automatically enter Eco-Standby mode.
• Volume Up/Down Buttons: Press to adjust volume. Press both simultaneously to mute or unmute the audio.
• Source Select Button: Cycles through audio sources: Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone/iPad dock, Auxiliary input. The Source Select LED indicates the active source.
• Bluetooth Button: Used to answer phone calls and perform other Bluetooth functions.

Note: Pressing the Power button also puts a docked device into its sleep mode. The JBL OnBeat Xtreme automatically enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity (no button presses or audio signal) when a device is docked.

Remote Control Functions

The remote control allows you to power the unit on/off, adjust volume, select music from your docked device, change the audio source, and adjust EQ settings.

• Volume Down/Up: Short press adjusts volume by one increment (1-30). Long press continuously lowers or raises volume. Pressing both simultaneously mutes/unmutes.
• Play/Pause: Short press plays or pauses music/video. Long press turns the unit on from sleep mode or puts it into sleep mode.
• Left/Right: Short press skips to the previous/next track. Long press rewinds or fast-forwards through audio/video.
• Up/Down: Short press scrolls up/down. Long press turns Video Output on/off.
• Menu Button: Acts as the menu button on the docked device. Long press cycles through audio sources (docked, Bluetooth, auxiliary).
• Enter/OK Button: Short press confirms a selection. Long press changes EQ settings.

Bluetooth Pairing

Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must pair it with the JBL OnBeat Xtreme. The maximum Bluetooth distance is approximately 30 feet.

1. Ensure the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is powered on (Power LED glows white).
2. Put the JBL OnBeat Xtreme into Bluetooth pairing mode by pressing the Source Select button until its LED flashes blue.
3. Put your Bluetooth-enabled device into pairing mode. Your JBL OnBeat Xtreme will appear as “OnBeat XT” on your device.
4. If prompted, enter the password: 0000.
5. Pairing is successful when the Source Select button stops flashing and glows blue. The system remains paired even if the source is changed or the unit enters Sleep mode.

Note: Re-pairing is only necessary if the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is removed from the device's Bluetooth list or power is disconnected. To force pairing mode, press and hold the Source Select button for at least two seconds.

Listening to Music from a Bluetooth-enabled Device

1. Ensure your JBL OnBeat Xtreme is paired with your Bluetooth device.
2. Select Bluetooth as the source by pressing the Source Select button until its LED glows blue.
3. Play music from your Bluetooth-enabled device's music player.
4. Use your Bluetooth-enabled device to navigate your music.

Receiving a Phone Call from a Bluetooth-enabled Device

1. Ensure the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is paired.
2. When you hear your device's ringtone, press the Bluetooth button to answer the call.
3. To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Bluetooth button for two seconds.
4. To accept a second incoming call while holding the first, press the Bluetooth button.
5. To reject a second incoming call while on the first, press and hold the Bluetooth button for two seconds.
6. To mute/unmute a call, press both Volume buttons simultaneously or press either Volume button, respectively.
7. Press the Bluetooth button to end the call when finished.

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme features a built-in microphone for use as a speakerphone.

Placing a Phone Call from a Bluetooth-enabled Device

1. Ensure the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is paired.
2. When no call is active, you can initiate a call from your Bluetooth-enabled device.
3. Press the Bluetooth button to end the call when finished.

Docking an iPod/iPhone/iPad Device

Note: Disable the “Shake to Shuffle” feature on your device to prevent unexpected song changes caused by the dock's bass energy.

1. To dock an iPod or iPhone, place the device on the 30-pin connector, tilted forward.
2. Once seated, push the device fully back into the dock.

To dock an iPad device, press the lock button on the back of the dock, extend the dock base, then follow steps 1 and 2.

Rotating the Dock

The dock connector can be rotated to landscape mode. Turn the dock 90 degrees counterclockwise for landscape mode, and 90 degrees clockwise to return to portrait mode. The dock holds the device securely in either position.

Playing Video and Photo Files

When a device is docked, video output is automatically turned off. To enable video output, press the remote's Up button for at least two seconds. The Source Select LED will flash white once. Video will play on the connected TV. To disable video output, press the remote's Down button for at least two seconds. The Source Select LED will flash white twice.

EQ Settings

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme offers five equalizer (EQ) modes to tailor sound quality for different content: Music (default), Movies, Chat, Internet Radio, and Game.

Use the remote control to change EQ settings:

1. Press and hold the Enter button. The EQ will advance to the next setting (e.g., Movies), and the Source Select LED will flash once.
2. Each subsequent press-and-hold of the Enter button advances to the next mode. The Source Select LED flashes each time the EQ setting changes.
3. When the Source Select LED flashes twice, the EQ has returned to Music mode.

Power and Source Select LEDs

Power LED: Indicates the unit's status.

• White - Constant: Unit is on.
• White - Flashing: Unit is muted.
• Amber - Constant: Unit is in Sleep mode.
• Amber - Flashing: Software upgrade failed.
• No LED: Unit is off or in Eco-Standby mode.

Source Select LED: Indicates the active source and provides information.

• White - Constant: iPod/iPhone/iPad dock is active.
• White - Quick Flash Once: EQ for iPod/iPhone/iPad changed to Movies, Games, Chat, or Internet Radio.
• White - Quick Flash Twice: EQ for iPod/iPhone/iPad changed to Music mode.
• White - Flash Once: Video is switched on.
• White - Flash Twice: Video is switched off.
• Blue - Constant: Bluetooth-enabled device is active.
• Blue - Flashing: Unit is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Blue - Quick Flash Once: EQ for Bluetooth device changed to Movies, Games, Chat, or Internet Radio.
• Blue - Quick Flash Twice: EQ for Bluetooth device changed to Music mode.
• Amber - Constant: Auxiliary input device is active.
• Amber - Quick Flash Once: EQ for auxiliary input changed to Movies, Games, Chat, or Internet Radio.
• Amber - Quick Flash Twice: EQ for auxiliary input changed to Music mode.

Synchronizing with iTunes

Note: Ensure both your device and iTunes are updated to the latest software versions before synchronizing.

1. Place your iPod/iPhone/iPad device onto the JBL OnBeat Xtreme docking connector, ensuring it is fully seated.
2. Use your computer's iTunes software to synchronize the device.
3. Eject the device from iTunes when synchronization is complete.

Charging a Docked iPod/iPhone/iPad Device

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme speaker dock charges your iPod or iPhone device while it is docked. Note: Charging a docked iPad device via USB connection to a PC may vary. If your iPad charges when connected directly to a PC via USB, it will also charge when docked. If it does not charge directly via USB, it will not charge when docked.

Upgrading Firmware

Your JBL OnBeat Xtreme unit has upgradeable firmware. Visit www.jbl.com for information on checking your firmware version and upgrading instructions.

Restoring System Settings

You can restore the JBL OnBeat Xtreme unit to its factory default settings at any time.

1. Ensure the Power is on (Power LED glows white).
2. Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Source Select buttons for approximately five seconds.

JBL OnBeat Application

The JBL OnBeat application is available for free download from the iTunes App Store. It includes a music browser, an alarm clock, and EQ functions to optimize sound for music, movies, gaming, chat, or Internet radio.

Troubleshooting Sound Quality

• Symptom: No sound (Power button LED not illuminated)
  Possible Problem: Faulty AC connection.
  Solution: Ensure the JBL OnBeat Xtreme system is connected to a working AC outlet. The Power button LED glows white when power is on.
• Symptom: No sound (Power button LED glows amber)
  Possible Problem: The JBL OnBeat Xtreme system is in sleep mode.
  Solution: Press the Power button until it glows white.
• Symptom: No sound (Power button LED glows white)
  Possible Problem: Incorrect source selected or volume too low.
  Solution: Press the Source Select button until the correct source is selected. Press the Volume Up (+) button to increase the volume. The Source Select button glows blue for Bluetooth, white for the iPod/iPhone/iPad dock, and amber for auxiliary input.
• Symptom: Sound crackles, hisses, or is distorted
  Possible Problem: iPod/iPhone/iPad not docked properly or audio cable issues.
  Solution: Re-attach the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the dock. You may need to remove the device's skin before docking. Ensure the audio cable is fully plugged into the Audio In jack and consider replacing the cable. Unplug the power supply and try a different AC outlet.
• Symptom: Loud hum or buzzing
  Possible Problem: Audio cable or power connection.
  Solution: Ensure the audio cable is properly seated in the Audio In jack and is a stereo cable. Unplug the power supply and connect it to a different AC outlet.
• Symptom: Sound comes from only one speaker
  Possible Problem: Device or cable issue.
  Solution: Ensure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is properly seated. Ensure the audio cable is fully plugged into the Audio In jack and is a stereo cable.

Troubleshooting Bluetooth Pairing

• Symptom: Audio device does not pair with JBL OnBeat Xtreme
  Possible Problem: Compatibility issue, unit not powered on, or source not in pairing mode.
  Solution: Verify compatibility with the manufacturer. Press the Power button to turn the unit on. Press the Source Select button until it flashes blue to enter pairing mode. The Source Select button flashes blue in pairing mode and glows blue when connected.
• Symptom: Bluetooth-enabled device's battery is low
  Solution: Recharge the device's battery according to its user manual.

Specifications

• Compatibility (docking): iPad WiFi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi®, iPad 2 WiFi+3G, iPad 2 WiFi, docking versions of the iPod (including iPod nano 6th gen, iPod nano 5th gen, iPod touch 3rd gen, iPod touch 2nd gen, iPod nano 4th gen, iPod classic, iPod touch 1st gen, iPod nano 3rd gen, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone).
• Transducers: Two x JBL Atlas™ woofers and two JBL Ridge tweeters.
• Amplifier power: 30W x 2 (woofers); 15W x 2 (tweeters).
• Frequency response: 47Hz - 22kHz.
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 85dB.
• Input impedance (Aux input): >15k ohms.
• Input connections: Main connection - iPod and iPhone docking connector; Aux input connection – 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack.
• Power requirement: 100V - 240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz.
• Power consumption: 120W (maximum); 0.5W (Eco-Standby mode).
• Dimensions (H x D x W): 9" x 9-5/8" x 17-1/2" (230mm x 244mm x 445mm).
• Weight: 8.9 lb (4kg).
• Note: Compatibility is current as of the time of writing. For the latest information, visit www.jbl.com.

Legal and Copyright Information

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.

Atlas and OnBeat Xtreme are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logo 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, iPod nano, iPod classic, iTunes, iPod touch, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod/iPhone/iPad not included.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” signify 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.

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

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