Harman JBL QUANTUM 600 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX..................................................................................................... 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 3
Controls on headset.....................................................................................................................................3
Controls on 2.4G USB wireless dongle..............................................................................................4
Controls on 3.5mm audio cable............................................................................................................5
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................... 6
Charging your headset...............................................................................................................................6
Wearing your headset.................................................................................................................................7
Power on..............................................................................................................................................................8
First-time setup (for PC only)...................................................................................................................8
USING YOUR HEADSET............................................................................................. 10
With 3.5mm audio connection...........................................................................................................10
With 2.4G wireless connection ..........................................................................................................11
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 14

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! This manual includes information on the JBL
QUANTUM600 gaming headset. 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 or its operation, please contact your
retailer or customer service, or visit us at www.JBLQuantum.com

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What’s in the box
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01 JBL QUANTUM600 headset
02 USB charging cable (USB-A to USB-C)
03 3.5mm audio cable
04 2.4G USB wireless dongle
05 QSG, warranty card and safety sheet
06 Windshield foam for boom microphone

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Controls on headset
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01 / dial
• Balances the chat volume in relation to the game audio volume.
02 Volume +/- dial
• Adjusts headset volume.
03 Detachable windshield foam
04 Mic mute / unmute LED
• Lights up when the microphone is muted.
05 RGB-lit JBL logo
06 Charging LED
• Indicates the charging and battery status.

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07 3.5mm audio jack
08 USB-C port
09 Voice focus boom microphone
• Flip up to mute, or flip down to unmute the microphone.
10 Flat-fold ear cup
11 button
• Press to mute or unmute the microphone.
• Hold for more than 5 seconds to turn the RGB light on or off.
12 Status LED (Power / 2.4G)
13 slider
• Slide upwards / downwards to power on / off the headset.
• Slide upwards and hold for more than 5 seconds to enter 2.4G pairing mode.
Controls on 2.4G USB wireless dongle
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01 CONNECT button
• Hold for more than 5 seconds to enter 2.4G wireless pairing mode.
02 LED
• Indicates the status of 2.4G wireless connection.

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Controls on 3.5mm audio cable
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01 slider
• Slide to mute or unmute the microphone in 3.5mm audio connection.
02 Volume dial
• Adjusts headset volume in 3.5mm audio connection.

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Getting started
Charging your headset
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Before use, fully charge your headset through the supplied USB-A to USB-C charging
cable.
TIPS:
• It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the headset.
• You can also charge your headset through a USB-C to USB-C charging cable
(not supplied).
• The headset cannot be powered on when being charged.

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Wearing your headset
1. Put the side marked Lonto your left ear and the side marked Ronto your right ear.
2. Adjust the earpads and headband for a comfortable fit.
3. Adjust the microphone as necessary.

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Power on
• Slide the power switch upwards to power on the headset.
• Slide downwards to power off.
The status LED glows solid white upon powering on.
First-time setup (for PC only)
Download from jblquantum.com/engine to gain full access
to features on your JBL Quantum headset - from headset calibration to adjusting
3D audio to suit your hearing, from creating customized RGB lighting effects to
determining how the boom microphone side-tone works.
Software requirements
Platform: Windows 7 / Windows 10 (64 bit) only
500MB of free hard drive space for installation
TIP:
• QuantumSURROUND and DTS Headphone:X V2.0 available on Windows only.
Software installation required.

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1. Connect the headset to your PC via 2.4G USB wireless connection (See“With 2.4G
wireless connection”).
2. Go to “Sound Settings” -> “Sound Control Panel”.
3. Under “Playback” highlight “JBL QUANTUM600 GAME“ and select “Set Default”
-> “Default Device”.
4. Highlight “JBL QUANTUM600 CHAT“ and select “Set Default” -> “Default
Communication Device”.
5. Under “Recording” highlight “JBL QUANTUM600 CHAT“ and select “Set
Default” -> “Default Device”.
6. In your chat application select “JBL QUANTUM600 CHAT“ as the default audio
device.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to personalize your sound settings.
JBL Quantum600
Game
JBL Quantum600
Chat

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Using your headset
With 3.5mm audio connection
1. Connect the black connector to your headset.
2. Connect the orange connector to the 3.5mm headphone jack on your PC, Mac,
mobile or gaming console device.
Basic operation
Controls Operation
Volume dial on 3.5mm audio cable Adjust master volume.
slider on 3.5mm audio cable Slide to mute or unmute the microphone.
NOTE:
• The mic mute / unmute LED, button and RGB-lit JBL logo on the headset do
not work in 3.5mm audio connection.

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With 2.4G wireless connection
2.4G
1. Plug the 2.4G USB wireless dongle into a USB-A port on your PC, Mac or PS4.
2. Power on the headset. It will pair and connect with the dongle automatically.
Basic operation
Controls Operation
Volume dial Adjust master volume.
Rotate towards to increase game volume.
Rotate towards to increase chat volume.
button Press to mute or unmute the microphone.
Hold for more than 5 seconds to turn on or off the RGB light.

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To pair manually
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1. On the headset, slide the power switch upwards and hold for more than 5 seconds
until the status LED flashes white.
2. On the 2.4G USB wireless dongle, hold CONNECT for more than 5 seconds until
the LED flashes white quickly.
Both LEDs on the headset and dongle turn solid white after successful
connection.
TIPS:
• The headset turns off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• The LED enters connecting mode (flashing slowly) after disconnection from
the headset.
• Compatibility with all USB-A ports is not guaranteed.

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Product Specifications
• Driver size: 50 mm Dynamic drivers
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Microphone frequency response: 100 Hz -10 kHz
• Max input power 30 mW
• Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL @1 kHz / 1 mW
• Maximum SPL: 97 dB
• Microphone sensitivity: -40 dBV @1 kHz / Pa
• Impedance: 32 ohm
• 2.4G Wireless transmitter power: <4 dBm
• 2.4G Wireless modulation: π/4-DQPSK
• 2.4G Wireless carrier frequency: 2403.35 MHz - 2479.35 MHz
• Battery type: Li-ion battery (3.7 V / 1000 mAh)
• Power supply: 5 V 2 A
• Charging time: 2 hrs
• Music play time with RGB lighting off: 14 hrs
• Microphone pickup pattern: Unidirectional
• Weight: 346 g
NOTE:
• Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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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 (see “Charging your 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 (see “To pair manually”).
No sound or poor sound
• Make sure you have chosen JBL QUANTUM600 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.
• 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
QUANTUM600. This is not a malfunction.
In 3.5mm audio connection:
• Make sure the 3.5mm audio cable is connected securely.

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My voice cannot be heard by my teammates
• Make sure you have chosen JBL QUANTUM600 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.
No response or malfunction
• Connect the headset to a powered USB-A port with the supplied USB charging
cable, then disconnect the cable to reset the headset.

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