JBL Charge 5 Quick Start Guide

Welcome to your new JBL Charge 5 portable Bluetooth speaker.

What's in the Box

Your JBL Charge 5 package typically includes:

JBL Charge 5 Speaker
USB-C Charging Cable
Quick Start Guide (this document)

(Visual description: An illustration shows the JBL Charge 5 speaker and a USB-C cable.)

Bluetooth Pairing

Connect your device to the JBL Charge 5 wirelessly via Bluetooth:

Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker until you hear a sound prompt.
On your mobile device, go to Bluetooth settings, turn Bluetooth ON, and select "JBL Charge 5" from the list of available devices.
Once connected, the speaker will indicate it is paired.

(Visual description: Step 1 shows a close-up of the speaker with the Bluetooth button highlighted. Step 2 shows a smartphone screen with Bluetooth settings open, displaying "JBL Charge 5" as connected.)

Play

Control your music playback directly from the speaker:

Press the Play/Pause button once to play or pause music.
Press the Next Track button twice to skip to the next track.
Use the Volume Up ? and Volume Down ? buttons to adjust the sound level.

(Visual description: An illustration of the speaker with icons pointing to the play/pause, next track, and volume buttons.)

PartyBoost

Connect multiple compatible JBL speakers together for a louder, more immersive sound experience:

Press the PartyBoost button on one speaker to enter PartyBoost mode.
Press the PartyBoost button on another compatible JBL speaker to connect them.
The speakers will now play in sync.

(Visual description: An illustration shows multiple JBL speakers connected wirelessly, indicating stereo or multi-speaker pairing.)

JBL Portable App

Enhance your speaker experience with the JBL Portable app. Use it for speaker configuration, software updates, and more.

Download the app from your device's app store.

(Visual description: A smartphone displaying the JBL Portable app icon, with stylized buttons indicating availability on Google Play and the App Store.)

Charging

To charge your JBL Charge 5, connect the provided USB-C cable to the speaker and a power source.

The battery indicator lights will show the charging status and remaining battery level.

(Visual description: The speaker is shown connected via a USB-C cable to a power source. A visual indicator shows the battery level, with segments representing 20%, 50%, and 100%.)

Powerbank

The JBL Charge 5 can also function as a powerbank to charge your other devices, such as smartphones.

Connect your device to the speaker's USB output port using a compatible cable.

(Visual description: A smartphone is shown connected to the JBL Charge 5 speaker via a USB cable, with the smartphone displaying a charging icon.)

Waterproof and Dustproof (IP67)

The JBL Charge 5 is rated IP67, meaning it is waterproof and dustproof.

It can be submerged in water up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) for up to 30 minutes.

(Visual description: The speaker is depicted partially submerged in water, with indicators for depth (1M) and time (30 MINS), and the IP67 rating symbol.)

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Transducer	52 mm x 90 mm woofer, 20 mm tweeter
Rated Output Power	30 W RMS for woofer, 10 W RMS for tweeter
Frequency Response	65 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 80 dB
Battery Type	Li-ion polymer 27 Wh (equivalent to 3.6 V/ 7500 mAh)
Battery Charge Time	4 hours (5 V / 3 A)
Music Play Time	Up to 20 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content)
USB Port	Type C
USB Rating	5 V / 2 A (maximum)
Bluetooth® Version	5.1
Bluetooth® Profile	A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Bluetooth® Transmitter Frequency Range	2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
Bluetooth® Transmitter Power	≤ 10 dBm (EIRP)
2.4GHz SRD Frequency Range	2407 MHz - 2475 MHz
SRD Transmitter Power	< 10 dBm (EIRP)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	223 x 96.5 x 94 mm / 8.7 x 3.76 x 3.67 inch
Weight	0.98 kg / 2.16 lbs

Safety and Battery Care

Battery Lifespan: To protect battery lifespan, fully charge at least once every 3 months. Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions.

Liquid Exposure: Do not expose the JBL Charge 5 to liquids without removing the cable connection. Do not expose JBL Charge 5 to water while charging. After a liquid spill, do not charge your speaker until it's completely dry and clean. Charging when wet may result in permanent damage to the speaker or power source. ⚠️

Charging Performance: When using an external adapter or USB-C cable, the speaker performance may be affected during charging.

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