How To

The BDS 280/580 or 280S/580S can upscale video signals from its internal drive to UHD format, both DVD and Blu-ray discs. The 280/580 or 280S/580S have pass-through function on the HDMI inputs. They will not upscale standard format or normal HD format video signals that are fed to the HDMI inputs of the 280/580 or 280S/580S. However, 4K or UHD video signals will pass through the BDS directly to the TV screen without processing, as will HD and SD format video. (Bear in mind that this high resolution makes it even more important to use high-quality HDMI cables, especially if they must be several meters long.)

To take a phone call, tap the center button of the right or left ear for 1 second. To hang up a call, tap and hold the center button for 1 second. To ignore a call, tap and hold center button for 3 seconds until music resumes. You may also use the ear buds in MONO or STEREO mode which allows you to make a call or listen to music on either bud independently.

If the buttons on your portable speaker are not working properly or are unresponsive while plugged into a power source, please try running the speaker on battery. If the buttons perform correctly while running on battery, this means your power supply is not providing enough current/amps. Be sure to use a power supply that has a rating equal to or greater than the amperage rating indicated in your product specs.

BOOMBOX 3 WI-FI

Software Update Release Notes

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Version:  24.25.41.60.00
Release Date: June 28, 2024
Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update
 
What’s New

1. Add ambient sound playback feature for Moment Button - Forest, Rain, Ocean, Citywalk
2. Add product registration support in One App
3. Performance enhancement

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Version:  24.11.11.60.00

Release Date: April 9, 2024

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update

 

What’s New

1. Add Roon Ready feature
2. Multi-Channel Bass optimization
3. Performance enhancement

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Version:  23.43.41.60.00

Release Date: November 15, 2023

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update

 

What’s New

1. Add support for Immersive Audio feature
2. Add support for TIDAL Connect

BOOMBOX 3
Software Update Release Notes

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Software Version:  V0.7.0.5
Release Date:  January 15th, 2025
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) via JBL Portable App

What’s New

1. Updated standby time
2. Improved Samsung TV compatibility

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Software Version:  V0.3.0.0
Version (iOS):  N/A
Version (Android):  N/A
Release Date:  July 27, 2022
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) via JBL Portable App


What’s New

1. Fixed Issue: Red LED keeps flashing after powering off the device
2. Fixed Issue: Battery indicator LEDs do not change when charging an external device via USB-A port
3. Fixed Issue: Charging LED keeps flashing after speaker is fully charged
4. Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

BOOMBOX 2

Software Update Release Notes
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Version:  0.6.0.6
Release Date: May 7, 2024
Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update through JBL Portable App

What’s New

1. Improve PartyBoost capability

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Version:  0.4.4.0

Release Date: October 13, 2022

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update through JBL Portable App

What’s New

1. Improve Bluetooth connection stability.
2. Support for PartyBoost when using aux-in
3. Improve PartyBoost & Stereo Mode switching
4. Improve update stability with iOS
5. Improve aux-in & Bluetooth input switching stability

JBL QuantumSURROUND technology can be used with any type of multi-channel audio content. For example: Netflix content, Blu-ray, and music mixed in 5.1 or 7.1 surround.

Getting started with the checklist

• A Harman Kardon Citation device(s).
• Latest version of the Google Home app installed on your mobile device. 
• Latest version of the Google app  (Android only) installed on your mobile device
• A Google Account (you can create one online via Google).
• A mobile device with either iOS or Android support.
  • ​Must have iOS 10 or higher
  • Must have Android 5.0 and higher
  • There is no support for PC set up.
• Your mobile device must support 5 GHz Wireless Network connection in order to set up our Harman Kardon Citation device. Note: Wireless Network with WPA2-Enterprise encryption is not supported.
• An internet connection from your local ISP (Internet Service Provider).
• Your Wireless Network must secured with WPA2 Encryption (Enterprise mode NOT supported). 
• Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

Once you have all requirement and what is needed then follow the video below that shows you how to install your device.

 

Harman continuously strives to improve the performance of our speakers through software updates in the JBL Portable App. To optimize battery life and performance for your speaker, please perform a software update:
First download the JBL Portable App from the App store or Google Play store to your mobile device.
Then connect to the speaker by Bluetooth.
Open the JBL Portable App and select settings to check and install the new Software version.
The red dot indicates the presence of an update (see image below).

This product features up to 10 hours of playtime depending on the content and volume level you are listening to. 
Battery Charging Time is 3 hours at 5V, 0.5A

The Boombox 2 features the same battery capacity as the first generation Boombox. The Boombox 2 battery specs have recently been changed in measurement specifications but still provides up to 24 hours of audio playback.

Under normal usage, the battery should remain at 80% capacity after 300 charge cycles.

What is a charge cycle?

Your power bank is 100% charged, and then one cycle means when you discharge the device to 0% and charge it all the way up to 100%. That is one full charge cycle.