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  • What is Connect and how does it work?
    The JBL Connect technology links two JBL Connect enabled speakers wirelessly to each other, so the play the same music. This is done by pressing the Connect button on both devices.
  • What is connect+?
    JBL Connect+ can wirelessly link more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers together to amplify the party
  • What is Clari-fi?
    If you download, stream or play music on a digital device, your music is digitally-compressed. Compression can remove up to 90% of the audio details originally recorded in your favorite songs – so you're left listening to a reduced version of the real thing.
  • What is a voice assistant?
    Voice assistants from Google and Amazon utilize artificial intelligence to quickly answer questions, communicate hands-free and provide notifications among many other helpful benefits. 
  • What is Adjustable Ambient Aware?
    We use the microphones on the outside of the earcup to pick up the outside ambient noise and play through the headphone. With the unique JBL solution, the user can adjust the level of the ambient noise up or down, and the balance from left to right, so that they are in full control of how loud the ambient sound is in each earcup.
  • What if my game doesn’t support surround sound?
    No worries! You have two options—you can either plug the headset in with the included 3.5mm plug OR simply turn JBL QuantumSURROUND off within the JBL QuantumENGINE.
  • What HDMI version is supported for AVR 1x1S models?
    Our AVR151S features HDMI 1.4a with 3D ready. AVR 161S and AVR 171S feature HDMI 2.0 with 3D ready. HDR is not supported.
  • What HDMI version does the SB20 support?
    The Harman Kardon SB20 supports HDMI 1.4 with ARC to the TV.
  • What HDCP version is featured in the AVR and BDS models?
    All AVR models up to and including 151S, 161S and 171S feature HDCP version 1.4. (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). This is also true for BDS 280, 580, 280S and 580S. It is not possible to update to version 2.2 with any software/firmware update, as this requires a hardware change. Future models may feature version 2.2, made for UHD/4k content.
  • What happens to my information if I uninstall Google Home / delete my account / lose my JBL LINK 10, 20 speaker?
    You can access your Assistant history if you go to My Activity (myactivity.google.com) or the My Activity link in the Google Home app to view what you have asked and delete it if you want.
  • What happens if you have multiple JBL LINK speakers, will all react to "Hey Google" or "OK Google"?
    All speakers are set to react when you use the keywords to interact with Google. To eliminate multiple speakers talking at the same time, using the "Microphone Mute" button will stop the speaker from reacting to the keywords.
  • What happens if you have multiple Citation speakers, will all react to "Hey Google" or "OK Google"?
    All speakers are set to react when you use the keywords to interact with Google. To eliminate multiple speakers talking at the same time, using the "Microphone Mute" button will stop the speaker from reacting to the keywords.
  • What happens if I connect both HDMI eARC and optical to the TV input?
    The soundbar will auto switch the source between HDMI eARC and optical. HDMI eARC is higher priority than optical source. It is not possible to manually switch from HDMI to optical.
  • What formats does the optical input supports?
    The optical input supports these formats: 2-ch PCM with 44.1k or 48k support, and Dolby Digital (1.0 to 5.1 channels).
  • What formats are supported via DLNA?
    ONYX and AURA supports PCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC and MP3 via DLNA.
  • What FOD (Foreign object detection) means for InifnityLab Wireless devices
    FOD (foreign object detection) is a security guarantee that must be included in Qi certification.
    This means our Infinity Lab Qi-certified power bank can detect if a foreign object, such as metal, is on its surface.  
    If that happens, the wireless charger either stops charging or does not start charging at all.
  • What else can I do with the QuantumENGINE?
    You can adjust equalizer, RGB LED effects, calibrate Quantum ONE headtracking, change microphone settings and update the headset's firmware.
  • What do the surround mode functions do?
    All of the surround mode functions in our devices work in different ways, and some might be useful in certain situations. Here is a list of each mode, explained with more details. HVS surround mode: Is the abbreviation for HARMAN Virtual Surround. It will process the signal to simulate a surround effect from a stereo source. DSP Bypass: Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass) = 2 CH STEREO. When this mode is selected, the BDS will pass the analog source material directly through to the front left and right speakers, bypassing the digital processing circuitry. Stereo mode: Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure two-channel signal or a downmix of a multichannel signal. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used. Pulse-code modulation (PCM): This method is used to digitally represent sampled analog signals, and two channels (stereo) is the most common format. PCM Stereo is what standard Audio CDs always use. Dynamic Range Control: This setting makes the loud and quiet parts of a movie or music sound closer to the same volume (a process known as compression). Compression lets you turn up the volume so you can hear the quiet parts without the loud parts disturbing other people. NOTE: This feature works only with Dolby Digital programs that have been specially encoded. Three settings are available: •• Off: Never applies compression. Use this setting when the volume may be as loud as you desire. •• On: Always applies compression. Use this setting when you want the volume to be as quiet as possible without making it difficult to hear spoken dialogue. •• Auto: Applies compression based on information encoded within the Dolby Digital bit-stream. The receiver will selectively apply compression only during the most dynamic parts of the soundtrack.
  • What do the leds indicate on my JBL Boombox?
    Power button, no light: Product is OFF. Power button, constant light: Product is ON. Power button: constant white, when no Bluetooth device connected. Power button, flashing blue in Bluetooth pairing mode. Power button, constant blue light: Bluetooth connected. Battery indicator LEDs: Five LEDs show battery level. When charging, the blinking LED shows how far charging has progressed. When fully charged, the LED lights will turn off. JBL Connect button flashes white in connection mode. When connected: constant light.
  • What do the LED indicators show?
    Power button, no light: Product is OFF. Power button, constant light: Product is ON. Power button: constant white, when no Bluetooth device connected. Power button, flashing blue in Bluetooth pairing mode. Power button, constant blue light: Bluetooth connected. Battery indicator LEDs: Five LEDs show battery level. When charging, the blinking LED shows how far charging has progressed. When fully charged, the LED lights will turn off. JBL Connect button flashes white in connection mode. When connected: constant light.
  • What do the LED colors mean?
    Here is a list of what the LED lights mean.
    • Light OFF: Power OFF, no charger connected, OR charger connected, fully charged.
    • RED light ON: Power OFF, charger connected and charging.
    • BLUE light flashing: Power ON, no Bluetooth connected.
    • Constant BLUE light: Power ON, connected to Bluetooth device.
    • RED/BLUE light flashing: Power ON, in pairing mode.
    • RED light flashing: Power ON, low battery.
  • What do the buttons do on the Vi Personal Trainer?
    (+) Button A short press will increase the volume. A long press will skip to the next track. (-) Button A short press will decrease the volume. A long press will skip back a track. Middle (Multifunction Button) A short press will play/pause music or answer/end calls. A long press on the middle button will turn the device on/off.
  • What do the battery LED's mean on my JBL LINK 10 and LINK 20?
    The battery LED's show how much the battery is charged on your LINK 10 or LINK 20 speaker.
  • What do I need to create a 5.1 wireless surround system with my OMNI BAR+?
    All products must be on Wi-Fi 5GHz network, and you need two additional OMNI+ speakers of the same model (2 x OMNI 20+ for example) to create 5.1 wireless surround sound.
  • WHAT DO I DO IF I AM HAVING TROUBLE PAIRING MY NO5909 HEADPHONE TO MY DEVICE?
    If the headphones and source device do not pair:
    1. Make sure the headphones are NOT connected to the charger. Cycle power switch OFF and ON.
    2. Turn Bluetooth® OFF, then ON again on the source device.
    3. Turn OFF Bluetooth® feature on any other device that is paired with the headphones.
    4. Press and Hold the ON/OFF button for >5 seconds until white status light pulses.
    5. Make sure “No 5909" is selected in the Bluetooth® source device list.
     
  • What does the three Wi-Fi bars indicate?
    The Wi-Fi indicator shows the signal strength between your speaker and Wi-Fi router. 3 bars = perfect signal 2 bars = good signal 1 bar = low/poor signal (which might cause dropouts or other issues)
  • What does the Sound Feedback button on the HK SB20 remote control do ?
    The sound feedback is the tone you hear when you send a command to the soundbar. This confirmation tone can be switched off, if you do not want it to be heard.
  • What does the Sound Calibration function do?
    The calibration sound setup process ensures the soundbar delivers the best 3D surround effects for any interior and room layout.
  • What does the Moment button do?
    It is a personalization feature that allows you to customize your favorite music track, auto-off timing, and music volume.
    Once set up, you can directly access it through the remote control or within the JBL ONE App.
  • What does the LED show when charging is complete?
    There is a constant red light in the LED while charging takes place. When charging is complete, the diode goes dark.
  • What does the LED light show during charging?
    During charging, the LED lights red constantly. When it is fully charged, the LED goes out. No light.
  • What does the Audio Sync function do?
    Sometimes, when the soundbar is connected to a digital TV, the audio may not synchronize with the video. If the video is behind the audio, adjust the audio delay time to match the video.
    You can set the audio delay time between 0 msec and 250 msec.
    Note: The audio delay time you specify may not be exact, depending on the played content.
    The audio sync function will not resolve instances where the video is ahead of the audio.
  • What does the Audio Feedback button do?
    Audio feedback turns on tones that let you know that something is happening on the product. When Audio feedback is ON, you will hear tones for:
    • Bluetooth Pairing.
    • SoundShift on/off.
    • JBL Connect Pairing Mode (Boost TV only)
  • What does the + indicate?
    The product + indicates splashproof.
  • What does tangle-free cable mean?
    The woven part of the cable is tangle-free, meaning that in daily use, you can put the headphone in your pocket, without having to untangle a cable knot afterwards. Note that the left and right section is smooth, not tangle-free. This is because woven cord would tend to make noise when rubbing against clothes.
  • What does splashproof mean?
    Water splashing against the speaker from any direction should have no harmful effect on the unit.
  • What does IPX7 mean?
    Rating IPX7 means that the device can be submerged in 1m of water for up to 30 minutes without permanent damage, but it has not been tested against the entry of dust.
  • What does HARMAN volume do?
    With HARMAN Volume you can set your desired volume between low, medium and high. You can listen to your audio without sudden distracting changes such as blasts from ads, and volume variations as you switch between channels on your TV. Other benefits include full sound effects even at low volumes, this means if you are watching movies (DVD, BlueRay disc) and HARMAN volume is set to low volume, then the signal is more compressed, than what the other volume levels is. This will allow you to hear natural, consistent sound at low volume level, and not only hearing voice conversation from movies, giving you the same movie experience just with lower volume. What is best for you is a matter of personal preference, so we recommend playing around with the three different levels.
  • What does ANC on/off mean? NXTGeneration Active Noise Cancelling?
    NXTGeneration (Next Generation) active noise cancelling gives consumers a new level of control over their listening experience. Harman’s noise cancelling technology actively reduces noise so it doesn’t interfere with your listening experience. However, we recognize that in certain environments, you need to have greater awareness of your surroundings and don’t want to be fully isolated from important sounds– whether it is on a city street, in the office or while commuting. Harman’s adjustable ambient aware technology gives the user the ability to bring in the sounds around them and fully adjust the balance between how loud the outside sounds are
  • What does "HVS" mean? I can see it as an option for surround modes.
    HVS is short for Harman Virtual Surround. This signal processing system can simulate surround effect from a stereo source.
  • What devices are compatible with the N20LT headphones?
    Because the headphone features a lightning connector, it is compatible with IOS devices only.
  • What Devices are Compatible with my UA Sport Wireless Headphones?
    Any device that has Bluetooth capabilities and supports A2DP stereo audio streaming will be compatible with the Under Armour Sport Wireless headphones
  • What Dac Chip is used in the Mark Levinson No. 526?
    The ML No. 526 uses the ESS SABRE ES9018K2M chip.
  • What CEC commands do the SB450 support?
    It supports 3 CEC commands; System Standby, OneTouch Play and Audio Return Channel.
  • What can you do with JBL QuantumENGINE software?
    You can adjust equalizer, RGB LED effects, change microphone settings and update the headset's firmware.
  • What can I do with the Connect app?
    It is possible to rename the Bluetooth name of the primary connected device and set the Party or Stereo mode. If a firmware upgrade is available for any Connect, Connect+, or Partyboost compatible speaker, this can be installed through the JBL Portable app. Only identical products can be set to stereo mode. Please note that, even though you can pair a Boost TV with JBL Connect, you cannot control this from the JBL Connect App
  • What can I do with the Amazon Alexa app for my Harman Kardon Allure/portable speaker?
    There are tons of features that you can use with your Harman Kardon Allure spaeker and Alexa app. We advise going to Amazon's own webpage for more assistance with the Alexa app and what you can do with it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201602230
  • What audio codecs are supported for LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500?
    Codecs such as MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus are supported via Wi-Fi streaming. For Bluetooth, codecs such as SBC and AAC are supported.
  • What audio codec does the JBL Dive Support?
    The Endurance Dive supports SBC. But the main signal transfer is A2DP, v1.3.
  • What are the two signal cables that are in the SOHO II NC box meant for? One has silver-colored plug, the other one has black-colored plug.
    The silver cable is intended for use with Apple sources. The black cable is intended for use with Android/universal sources.
  • What are the two openings at the back of the Soundgear used for?
    These are bass tuning canals, used to provide full sound.
  • What are the sound modes on the JBL Bar Studio, Bar 2.1, Bar 3.1, and Bar 5.1?
    There are 5 sound modes: - Standard - Movie - Music - Voice - Sports Out the box, "Standard" sound mode is the default setting. The display on the soundbar's front panel will show which mode you are in (excluding the Bar Studio) Dotted LED lights on the side of the JBL Studio indicates when sound more your are in, the patterns are as follows: - Standard: One LED dot - Movie: Two LED dots - Music: Three LED dots - Voice: Four LED dots - Sports: Five LED dots
  • What are the requirements for using Harman Kardon Allure speaker?
    There are a couple of things that you will need to install your Harman Kardon Allure speaker. 1. Amazon account (US, UK or Germany are the only ones supported now). 2. An Android device (Android 6.x and up) or Apple device (iOS 9.3 and up). 3. A Wi-Fi network with UPnP enabled. 4. Our HK Alexa setup app from the App store. If you have met all the criteria for installing your new Harman Kardon Allure speaker, then you are ready to enjoy a voice-activated speaker and great music!
  • What are the leather-like patches in the HKTS 335 or 635 meant for?
    They are meant as protective pads for the satellite speakers to stand on, preventing damage and scratches.
  • What are the key differences between the Bar 2.1 and 3.1?
    The JBL Bar 2.1 has a 6.5" subwoofer, whereas the Bar 3.1 has a 10" subwoofer. The Bar 3.1 has two additional HDMI inputs, support 4K, and has a dedicated tweeter and two woofers to function as the center channel. These added features makes the JBL Bar 3.1 more efficient at producing bass, connecting multiple sources, playing Ultra HD content, and listening to voice/vocals.
  • What are the improvements from the previous generation of Citation Bar?
    Compared to the Citation Bar, the Citation Multibeam 1100 adds Dolby Atmos with up-firing drivers, Multibeam surround sound, Sound Calibration and PureVoice dialogue enhancement. 
     
  • What are the holes at each end of the Boost used for?
    These are the bass ports. Please do not place the Boost TV with its ends too close to obstacles, since that will reduce bass output. Allow at least 5-10cm free space at each end.
  • What are the differences between x35 models and x85S models?
    BDS 335/635 are our low cost models, still offering the thrills of a media center with Blu Ray disc player built-in. These systems have passive subwoofers, and the subwoofer amplifier is built in to the BDS unit. The x85S models offer more features, such as Spotify Connect support, and the use of active subwoofers. All depends on your needs and what your personal preferences will be.
  • What are the differences between the FLIP 5 and FLIP Essential?
    You can see the differences between the features and specifications of the FLIP 5 and FLIP Essential below:
    Features
    FeaturesFlip 5Flip Essential
    IPX7 WaterproofYesYes
    Aux InputNoYes
    Auto Power OffYesYes
    BluetoothYesYes
    SpeakerphoneNoNo
    Voice Assistant IntegrationNoNo
    Charging CableYesYes
    USB-C ChargingYesNo
    Micro USB ChargingNoYes
    PartyBoost ConnectivityYesNo
    JBL Portable App CompatibilityYesNo
    Social ModeYesNo
    Racetrack Shaped DriverYesNo
    Available Colours111

    *As the FLIP Essential is not compatible with the JBL Portable app:
    It is not possible to connect multiple speakers, rename the speaker or turn off audio feedback sounds (for on/off/bluetooth pairing/connected).
    If you require these functions, we recommend the Flip 5.

    Specifications
    SpecificationsFlip 5Flip Essential
    Music Playing Time (Hours)1210
    Output Power (W)20W RMS2 x 8W RMS
    Battery Capacity (mAh)48003000
    Charging Time (Hours)2.53.5
    Dimensions (cm)18.1 x 6.9 x 7.416.9 x 6.4 x 6.4
    Dimensions (in)7.1 x 2.7 x 2.96.7 x 2.5 x 2.5
    Weight (kgs)0.540.47
    Weight (lbs)1.191.0
     
    Both speakers offer lots of features and excellent sound. FLIP Essential is cheaper than FLIP 5. It all comes down to what type of features you prefer, such as a long-lasting battery or maybe an affordable price for a good companion!

    No matter which product you choose, you won't be disappointed with JBL Legendary sound signature and features!

    Still in doubt?
    Ask our specialist for more information and feedback.
  • What are the differences between Partyboost and Connect+
    Our newest products, such has JBL Pulse 4 and JBL Flip 5, feature a new technology called Partyboost .

    Partyboost technology
    • Improved Bluetooth connection between speakers.
    • A more powerful Bluetooth transmitter means that the speakers can be farther apart.
    • Partyboost can only connect to other Partyboost speakers.
    All newer Portable products from JBL will have Partyboost integrated.
    Unfortunately, this feature is not backwards compatible with  previous models that have JBL Connect or Connect+.
     
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