JBL OnBeat air User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following precautions before use:
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~ 1. Read instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table ~
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apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ~
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~ 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. ~
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~ 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. ls required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ~
~ way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid ~
~ 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, ~
~ accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. the apparatus has to rain or moisture, does ~
~ 8. Do not Install near any heat sources such as radiators, not operate normall een dropped. ~
~ heat registers. stoves or other apparatus Oncludlng 15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ~
~ amplifiers) that produce heat ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are ~
~ 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pol placed on the apparatus. ~
~ grounding-type plug. A polarized plug 16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC ~
~ with one wider than the other. A groun Mains, dtsconnect the power supply cord plug from the ~
~ has two blades and a third grounding pr wide AC receptacle. ~
~ blade or the third prong is provided for yo(Jr safety. If ~
~ the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain ~
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~ 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, ~
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THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL,
WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO
PERSONS.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ·
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT.
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THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
FCC Statement and Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio!TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT UNDER FCC RULES.
IC Statement and Warning
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de Ia classe Best conforme a Ia norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC/IC RSS-1 02 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8" (20cm) between the radiator and your body.
Battery Disposal
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Rechargeable batteries (i.e., nickel cadmium, nickel metal-hydride, lithium and lithium-ion) are
hazardous household materials and may pose
an unnecessary health and safety risk.
In the European Union and other locations, it is illegal to dispose of any battery with household
trash.
All batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Contact your local
waste-management officials for information regarding the environmentally sound collection,
recycling and disposal of used batteries.

CONNECTING AND SETTING UP YOUR JBL ONBEAT™ AIR
1
. Carefully unpackyour speaker dock, and confirm that
all
the items shown here
are included:
JBL
OnBeat™ Air, powersupply,
ACcord
*, remote control, iPod/
iPhone adapter clip and iPad adapter clip.
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AC
cord
varies
by
region
.
2.
Connect a USB Type B cable (not included)
to
the JBL OnBeat Air USB port
and
to
a USB port on the computer where your iTunes library is located. This
connection allows you
to
sync a docked iPod/iPhone/iPad device with iTunes
(see
Synchronizing with Your iTunes Library, on page
9).
3.
If
you are going
to
use your
JBL
OnBeat Air speaker
dock
with another audio
source, plug one end ofa 3.5mm {1/8") stereo cable (not included) into the
JBL
OnBeat Air Audio
In
connector, and plug the other end into the audio source's
audio out or headphone out connector.
3.5mm {1/8")
cable
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IMPORTANT: If you play audio through a docked iPod, iPhone
or
iPad
device and
an
audio source connected
to
the Audio
In
connector at
the same time, you will hear
both
of their outputs mixed through the
JBL
OnBeat Air speaker dock.
To
hear only one source, you will need
to
turn off
the other source (the one you
do
not
want
to
hear) manually.
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4.
If
you want to view videos or photos from your iPod, iPhone or iPad device on a
TV,
plug one end ofa composite video cable (not included) into the
JBL
OnBeat
Air Video Out connector, and plug the other end into your TV's composite video
input connector.
Composite
Video Cable
(not supplied)
5. Insert the included AC cord
all
the way into the power supply
(if
there
is
more
than one
ACcord,
usethe correct one for your region). Then connect the power
supply into the
JBL
OnBeat Air
DC
In
connector and plug it into
an
AC wall
outlet.
CONFIGURE THE JBL ONBEAT AIR FOR WI-FI® OPERATION
Before you can stream audio via AirPlay, you will need to configure your
JBL
OnBeat Air for
Wi-Fi®
operation.
You
will only need to perform this operation the
very first time you try to connect the
JBL
OnBeat Air to your Wi-Fi network.
NOTE -Easy Setup Application:
You
can download the
JBL
OnBeat Air easy
setup application by visiting the following Web site: www.jbl.com/onbeatair.
1.
Make sure your Wi-Fi network
is
turned on and operating properly.
2.
Turn the
JBL
OnBeat Air on by pressing the Power button on the unit. The
Status
LED
will flash green and, after several seconds, will change to amber.
Connect
Button
3.
After the Status
LED
changes to amber, press the
JBL
OnBeat Air's Connect
button for three seconds. The unit's status
LED
will alternately flash white and
green to indicate the that
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
in
the Connect mode.
4. While the
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
in
the Connect mode, use your Mac, PC, iPhone,
iPod touch oriPad to search for the wireless network device called "JBLOnBeat
Air" and connect to it (see examples, next page: Windows
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an
one
JBL
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in
turn, leaving the other
units powered off.)
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7. Use the drop-down list to select your wireless network's SSID and enter your
network's
WEP Key or WPA Passphrase security information. When you're
finished, click the screen's Connect button.
8. When the JBL OnBeat Air has successfully joined your network, the Status
LED will turn solid white. If it failed to join the network, the LED will flash Amber.
Repeat steps
4- 7 or check your Wi-Fi network if the LED continues to flash
amber.
9. Change your computer's or device's network connection back to your home
Wi-Fi network.
Your JBL OnBeat Air will now remember your Wi-Fi network router's security
information and will always automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network
as long
as your Wi-Fi router is on and as long as yourJBL OnBeat Air is either on or in the
sleep mode.
If your JBL On Beat Air ever becomes disconnected from your Wi-Fi network, hold
the unit's Connect button for three seconds and repeat Steps 4 -
7.
IMPORTANT: If your Wi-Fi network requires that you manually configure your JBL
OnBeat Air's Wi-Fi settings, see Manually Configure the JBL OnBeat Air's Wi-Fi
Settings,
on page 10.
USING YOUR JBL ONBEAT AIR
To turn the JBL OnBeat Air on, press the Power button on the unit. The
unit's status
LED will flash green when the system is booting up. To turn the
JBL OnBeat Air off, press the Power button on the unit again. The status LED
will turn off. While in the off mode, the AirPlay function is turned off to minimize
power consumption.
NOTE: The JBL OnBeat Air will not automatically enter the
off mode.
To place the JBL OnBeat Air into the sleep mode while an iPod, iPhone or iPad
device
is docked, hold downthe Play/Pause button on the remote for two seconds.
The status
LED will glow amber when the unit is in the sleep mode. To turn the JBL
OnBeat Air from sleep to
on, press any button on the unit or the remote control.
The JBL OnBeat Air will automatically enter the sleep mode whenever no
control buttons have been pressed and no audio signal has been present for 10
minutes.
Power
Button
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The unit's Wi-Fi status
will
remain active, and the status
LED
will
glow amber.
To
turn the system
off,
press the Power button. The status
LED
will
turn
off.
Adjust the volume using the(+) and(-) buttons. Press both buttons simultaneously
to mute the sound. The status
LED
will flash white. Press either volume button to
unmute the sound.
LISTENING TO AIRPLAY STREAMING AUDIO
Your JBL OnBeat Air can play audio files or
an
Internet radio station that
is
streaming from
iTunes
10.1
(or
newer) on a networked computer or from
an
iPod,
iPhone or iPad device with
iOS
4.2 or
later.
(iTunes
is
a free download for Mac
computers and
PCs,
available
at
www.apple.com/iTunes.)
NOTE:
Before you can begin AirPlay streaming, the JBLOnBeat Air must be joined
in
the Wi-Fi network.
To
initiate streaming from the computer, launch
iTunes,
click
on
the AirPlay button
that appears at the bottom of the
iTunes
window, and select "JBL OnBeat Air"
in
the pop-up list that appears.
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JBL
OnBeat Air"
From Pop-Up List
To
initiate streaming from
an
iPod, iPhone or iPad device, tap the AirPlay button on
the screen and select "JBL OnBeat Air"
in
the speaker-selection list that appears.
•
If
the
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
in
the sleep mode when you press Play
in
iTunes 1
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or on the iPod, iPhone or iPad device, the JBL OnBeat Air will automatically
turn on, switch to the AirPlay input and begin playing the streaming audio.
•
If
music
is
playing from a docked iPod,
iP
.hone or iPad, or through the Aux
in
connector, and
an
AirPlay stream
is
initiated from another device, the
JBL
OnBeat Air will automatically switch to the AirPlay input.
To
use the JBL OnBeat Air's remote control for basic playback control of the
streaming audio
file,
select "Allow
iTunes
control from remote speakers"
in
your
iTunes
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NOTE:
When you begin AirPlay streaming, the JBL OnBeat Air will play at
its current volume
level
setting, and the
iTunes
volume
level
will
synchronize
with the JBL OnBeat Air volume control. Use the JBL OnBeat Air's Volume
Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume.
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DOCKING YOUR iPod, iPhone OR iPad DEVICE
Your JBL OnBeat Air includes two adapter clips: one for an iPod touch/
iPod classic/iPhone device and another for
an iPad device. (NOTE: 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 Air, as shown in the next column.
iPod touch/iPhone iPad Locking
Hole
Place your iPod/iPhone/iPad device on the docking connector. Make sure the
device
is inserted all the way ontothe connector. Press the top ofthe 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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the dock to the landscape mode.
IMPORTANT: You cannot rotate the dock when an iPad device is docked.
To rotate the dock to the landscape mode, turn it 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
To rotate it back to the portrait mode, turn it 90 degrees clockwise. The dock will
hold
in place at the portrait and landscape positions.
Portrait Mode Landscape Mode

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Volume
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Scroll
Down
Menu
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iPod
touch,
iPhone
and
iPad
menu
navigation
may
require
you
to
put
the
iPod/iPhone/iPad device
in
music mode
manually.
CHARGING A DOCKED iPod/iPhone/iPad DEVICE
The
JBL
OnBeat Air will charge your iPod, iPhone or iPad device whenever it
is
docked.
NOTE: The
JBL
OnBeat Air might not charge a docked iPad device via the USB
connection to a PC. If the iPad device charges when it
is
connected directly
to
the
PC via USB, it will charge while docked on the
JBL
OnBeat
Air.
If the iPad device
does not charge when it
is
connected directly
to
the PC via USB, it will not charge
while docked on the
JBL
OnBeat
Air.
PLAYING VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES
When you
dock
your iPod, iPhone or iPad device on the JBL OnBeat
Air,
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 Air video output on, press the remote's Menu button for at
least
two
seconds. The JBL OnBeat Air status LED will flash white once. The video
from the iPod, iPhone or iPad device will play on the connected
TV.
To
turn the video
output off, press the remote's Menu button again for at least
two
seconds. The
JBL
OnBeat Air status
LED
will flash white twice.
SYNCHRONIZING WITH YOUR iTunes LIBRARY
NOTE: Before attempting to synchronize your iPod/iPhone/iPad device with your
iTunes library, be sure that both your iPod/iPhone/iPad device and your iTunes library
are updated to the latest software version.
1.
Make sure the JBL OnBeat Air's USB port
is
connected to the computer where
your
iT
unes library
is
located.
2.
Dock your iPod/iPhone/iPad device on the
JBL
OnBeat Air.
3.
Use your computer's iTunes software
to
synchronize the iPod/iPhone/iPad device
with the iTunes library.
4. When you're finished synchronizing, eject the iPod/iPhone/iPad device from the
iTunes library.
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STATUS LED
Your JBL OnBeat Air status
LED
will display different colors and patterns
to
indicate the unit's status:
Status
LED
Color
White -constant
Green -flashing
Green and white -
alternate flashing
Amber -constant
Amber -flashing
Amber -slow flashing
White-
single flash
White -two flashes
State
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
on and connected
to
a
Wi-Fi network
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
booting up;
JBL
OnBeat
Air
is
attempting
to
connect
to
a Wi-Fi
network
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
in
Connect mode
(see
Configure
the
JBL OnBeat Air for Wi-Fi
Operation,
on page
4)
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
in
sleep mode
JBL
OnBeat Air has failed
to
connect
to
a
Wi-Fi network
JBL
OnBeat Air software upgrade
is
in
progress
JBL
OnBeat Air's video output
is
on
JBL
OnBeat Air's video output
is
off
White -flashing
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
muted
Amber/white/green- alternating
JBL
OnBeat Air software upgrade failed
No
LED
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
off
MANUALLY CONFIGURE THE
JBL
ONBEAT AIR'S WI-FI SETTINGS
Follow these steps if your Wi-Fi network requires that you manually configure your
JBL
OnBeat Air's Wi-Fi settings.
1.
Make sure your Wi-Fi network
is
turned on and operating properly.
2.
Turn the
JBL
OnBeat Air on by pressing the Power button on the unit. The
Status
LED
will flash green.
Connect
Button
3.
Press the
JBL
On
Beat Air's Connect button for three seconds. The unit's status
LED
will alternately flash white and green to indicate the that
JBL
On
Beat Air
is
in
the Connect mode.
4.
While the
JBL
OnBeat Air
is
in
the Connect mode, use your Mac,
PC,
iPhone,
iPod touch oriPad to search forthewireless network device called "JBLOnBeat
Air" and connect to
it
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in
the left-hand list.
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obtain your network's settings
from your ISP or network administrator.) Click on Apply
to
save your settings.
8. Change your computer's or device's network connection back to your home
Wi-Fi network.
UPGRADING SOFTWARE
Your
JBL
OnBeat Air has upgradeable software that lets you take advantage of
new features and improvements as they become available. Go
to
www.jbl.com/
onbeatairupgrade for information about checking your unit's firmware version and
instructions on upgrading
to
a newerfirmware version.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Compatibility* (AirPlay)
Compatibility* (docking):
Wi-Fi network compatibility:
Transducers:
Power:
Frequency response:
Signal-to-noise ratio:
Input impedance
(Aux):
Input connections:
Operating temperature:
Power requirement:
Power consumption:
Dimensions
(H x W x D):
Weight:
iTunes
10.1 and later (Mac and PC), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation),
iPod touch (2nd generation), iPad, iPad 2
iPad
2, 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
802.11 b/g
2 x JBL Phoenix SE full-range transducers
7.5 watts x 2
70Hz- 20kHz
80dB
10k ohms
Main
connection- iPod, iPhone or iPad docking connector
Aux input
connection- 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini-jack
13V
DC, 2.5A
30W (maximum); 0.5W
(off)
5-3/4" X 10-13/16" X 5-5/16"
(146mm x 275mm x 135mm)
1.9 lb (0.88kg)
* Compatibility at time of writing. For the latest compatibility information, visit www.jbl.com.
** Version 3.0 or higher

TROUBLESHOOTING
YOUR
JBL ONBEAT AIR
PROBLEM
No sound (status
LED
is
not illuminated):
No sound (status
LED
is
illuminated
white continuously):
No sound (status
LED
is
flashing amber):
SOLUTION
• Make sure that the power supply
is
properly connected to the JBLOnBeat Air and to a working
AC
outlet.
• Make sure that the JBL OnBeat Air
is
turned on by pressing its Power switch.
• Touch the Volume Up
(+)
button to increase the system volume.
•
If
you're using
an
AirPlay source, make sure that the AirPlay source
is
in
the AirPlay
mode and that you have selected "JBL OnBeat Air"
in
its speaker-selection list.
See
Listening to AirPlay Streaming Audio,
on page
7.
• Make sure that the AirPlay source
is
joined
in
the Wi-Fi network.
•
If
you're using a docked iPod/iPhone/iPad device, make sure that
it
is
properly docked
in
the
JBL OnBeat
Air.
• If you're using
an
auxiliary source, make sure that the audio cable
is
properly connected to the
JBL OnBeat Air Audio
In
connector and to the source component's audio output.
• Make sure that the iPod/iPhone/iPad device or other source component
is
not
in
the Pause
mode and that its volume control
is
not turned
all
the way down.
•
If
you're using
an
AirPlay source, make sure that the JBL OnBeat Air
is
joined
in
the Wi-Fi
network. See
Configure the JBL OnBeat
Air
for Wi-Fi Operation,
on page
4.
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JBL
On
Beat Air volume controls do not work with
AirPlay source devices:
JBL OnBeat Air remote control does not control
AirPlay source devices:
continued on page
14
• Make sure the AirPlay source
is
set
to
"Allow control from remote speakers."
See
Listening to AirPlay Streaming Audio,
on
page
7.
• Make sure the AirPlay source
is
set
to
"Allow control from remote speakers."
See
Listening to AirPlay Streaming Audio,
on page
7.
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14
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR JBL ONBEAT AIR (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Sound crackles, hisses or
is
distorted: • Turn the iPod/iPhone/iPad device or other source component's volume down.
• Make sure that the iPod/iPhone/iPad
EO
setting is set
to
"Off."
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Loud hum or buzzing:
Sound comes from only one of JBL OnBeat Air's speakers:
• Make sure that the audio cable
is
plugged
all
the way into the JBL OnBeat Air Audio
In
jack.
• Replace the audio cable.
• Unplug the power supply and connect it to a different AC outlet.
• Make sure that the iPod/iPhone/iPad device
is
properly seated
all
the way into the docking
connector.
• Make sure that the audio cable
is
plugged
all
the way into the
JBL
OnBeat Air Audio
In
jack.
• Make sure that the audio cable
is
a stereo cable.

-HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
::L 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
© 2011 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
JBL
is atrademark ofHARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in
the United States and/or other countries. JBL On Beat is a trademark of HARMAN
International Industries, Incorporated.
AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, · iPod nano, iTunes and
iPod touch
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone" and "Made for iPad" mean 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. iPod/iPhone/iPad not
included.
Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi Certified logo
are registered trademarks of the
Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Certified
is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Features, specifications and appearance
are subject to change
without notice.
Part no. 950-0360-001
Rev.: A

JBL ONBEAT™AIR
Quick Setup Gu i de for AirPlay Operation
Made for ]
[@] iPod 1J iPhone 0 iPad
D
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the JBL OnBeat™
Air AirPlay speaker dock. This quick setup
guidewill showyou how
to setupyourspeaker
dock to join your home Wi-Fi® network.
For complete connection and operation
instructions, please read the supplied
JBL OnBeat Air Owner's Manua
l.
STEP 1
bv HARMAN
• Turn on the device that yo u want to use as the AirPlay audio source. This source could
be
an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch device with iOS 4.2 or newer, ora Mac or PC computer
with iTunes 10.1 or newer.
• Make sure the device
is configured to work on the available Wi-Fi network.
STEP 2
• Plug the JB L OnBeat Air's power supply into the DC In connec to r on the unit and into a
working AC outlet.
• Press the
JBL OnBeat Air's Power button to turn the unit on. The unit 's Status LED wi ll
flash green for a few seconds.
®

2
STEP 3
• Once the Status LED changes
to
amber, press the Connect button for at least three
seconds until the button begins flashing green and white.
The
JBL
OnBeat Air is now
in
the Connect mode.
STEP4
• Open the AirPlay source device's Wi-
Fi
settings page and connect
to
the "JBL OnBeat
Air" network.
No
Sefviee
4:00
PM
Choose a N
etwork
...
Select
My
Home
Notwork
"JBL
On
Beat
Air"--
"
JBL
0 8 1 A'
Network
"
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"
STEPS
CMCC
Other
...
Ask
to
Join
Networks
•
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k
nown
netwatks
ar&
ovaolal>le
you
Will
he
asked
bfllore
f0010"9
a
new
network
NOTE: Your device's network-
selection screen may appear
different from the one shown.
• Once your source device is connected
to
the "JBL OnBeat Air" network, open the
device's Web browser (Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) and type
in
the fo
ll
owing
Web address: http:
/1
169.254.1.1. This address will display the
JBL
OnBeat Air's Setup
page. •
Se
tup
SC
alu
s
lnf
o
nnahon
Wu
e'-ss
Networlt(SSIO)
So
ftware
Update
WEP
Vahd Key ' .
Advan
c:.
Set
tings
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COMKI

• In the "Wireless Network SSID" drop-down box, select the name of your home Wi-Fi
network.
Wireless Network(SSID): My Home Net
wo r k{W EP )
• If your network requires a password, enter it in the "WPAIWPA2 Passphrase" field.
WPAIWPA2 Passphrase :
WEP Valid Key :
Key 1 .... ~ Key2
Key3
Key4
NOTE: Enter your network password carefully. If you enter it incorrectly you will need to
turn the JBL OnBeat Air off by pressing its Power button, and begin the configuration
process again from Step
2.
STEP6
• Once the configuration is complete, the JBL OnBeat Air will connect to your Wi-Fi
network, and its Status LED will change
to solid white.
• Restore your source device's network settings back
to your home Wi-Fi network.
Restore Device Choose a Network .. .
to Your Home ~ JBL onseat Air
Wi - Fi Network
./ My Home Network
CMCC
Other ...
Ask to Join Networks •
KliUWili~.:IWo1'kS VI I bt ned
automabCaPy. If no known networkS ate
available. yuu INiJf bo.· ~t-d be4oro! JOIIlR'IQ
a new 1 ~twork.
You're now ready to enjoy AirPlay streaming audio from your device!
Please read the supplied
JBL OnBeat Air Owner's Manual to learn how to stream music
using AirPlay, and about all of your new speaker dock's features.
www. Jbl.com 3
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IF THE WI -FI CONNECTION WAS UNSUCCESSFUL
If the JBL OnBeat Air was unable to connect to your Wi- Fi network, its Status LED will
change
to flashing amber.
If this happens:
a) Press the JBL OnBeat Air's Power button to turn the unit off.
b) Wait 10 seconds, then press the Power button again to turn the unit back on.
c) Repeat Steps 3 - 5 to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
-HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
Vh 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 touch, iPad, AirPlay, iTunes and Mac are trademarks
of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and
other countries. iPod, iPhone and iPad not included. "Made
for iPod," "Made for iPhone" and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specifically
to iPod or iPhone or 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.
Wi-Fi
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject
to change without notice.

Harman Multimedia 1-year limited warranty
This
is
an
important
document.Attachyourbill
of
sale
to
this card and keep
it
in a safe place.
Your bill
of
sale
is
yourwarranty
The Harman Multimedia warranty remainsin effectforONE
YEAR
from
thedateofthefirst
consumer purchase.
WHO
IS
PROTECTED
BY
THIS
WARRANTY
The Harman Multimedia warranty protects
the
original ownerand all subsequentowners provided
that
theHarman Multimedia
product
was purchased
from
an authorized dealer.
A
copyofthe
original dated bill
of
sale
must
bepresentedwheneverwarrantyservice
is
required.
WHAT
IS
COVERED
BY
THIS
WARRANTY
Except
as
specified below,
the
Harman Multimedia warrantycovers all defectsin material and
workmanship.The followingare
NOT
covered: Damage caused
by
accident, misuse, abuse,
product
modification,
or
neglect;damageoccurring during shipment; damage
from
failure
to
follow
instructions
contained in the setup guide;damageresulting from
the
performance
of
repairs
by
someone
not
authorized
by
Harman Multimedia; damagecaused
by
installation
of
parts
that
do
not
conform
to
Harman
specifications; units used
for
otherthan
home
and office
use;
anyclaims based on misrepresentations
by
the
seller; products sold on
an
"as-is"
or
final sale basis;
or
the
cost
of
installing, removing,
or
re-installing
the
unit
. Harman Multimedia's liability
is
limited
to
the
repair
or
replacement,at
our
option,
of
anydefective
product
and shall
not
include incidental
or
consequentialdamages. Harman Multimedia
reserves
the
right
to
replacea discontinued model
with
a comparablemodel. Anyreplacementunits
or
parts may be new
or
rebuilt.
IF
PURCHASED
OUTSIDE
OF
THE
UNITED
STATES
If
the
product
was purchasedoutside
of
theUnited States, please contactyourlocal authorized
Harman Multimedia Distributor for details on warranty service.
Do
not
return products
to
the Harman Multimedia Distributor
without
authorization.Theywill be
returnedunopened.
You
are responsible for transportingyour
product
for repair
or
replacement.
IF
PURCHASED
IN
THE
UNITED
STATES
You
are responsible
for
transportingyour
product
for
repair
or
replacement.Harman Multimedia
will payreasonable return charges for deliverytoanylocation in
the
United States
if
the
repair
or
replacement
is
coveredunderthis warranty
TO
OBTAIN
WARRANTY
SERVICE
IN
THE
UNITED
STATES
Ifyou require warranty service
for
JBL
products call 516-255-4525
for
information and
RMA
number.
Ifyou require warranty service
for
harman/kardon products call 516-255-4545
for
information and
RMA
number
.
Correspondence
with
Harman Multimedia should be addressed
to
Harman Multimedia
Customer Service, 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, California 91329.
0utside
the
United States,
please contactyourlocal
distributor
or
dealer.
This warranty givesyou specific legal rights.
You
mayalso have
other
rights
that
varyfrom state
to
state. Some states
do
not
allow
the
exclusion
or
limitation
of
incidental
or
consequentialdamages
or limitations on
how
longan implied warranty lasts,
so
the
abovemay
not
apply
to
you.
harman
multimedia
8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, Ca 91329
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