JBL B08XWVZSWR BassPro Go Subwoofer Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- JBL
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE . . .
Your product has been designed to provide you the performance and ease of
operation you expect from JBL. Take time to read this manual before operating
or installing your BassPro Go. This manual describes general installation
guidelines and operation instructions. Please note that proper installation of
mobile audio components requires qualified experience with mechanical and
electrical procedures. If you do not have the knowledge and tools to perform
this installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized JBL dealer
about your installation options. EN
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2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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2 INSTALLATION AND WIRING
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JBL BassPro Go
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
JBL BassPro Go is a powered subwoofer designed to easily mount and charge in
any vehicle, augmenting the output of fullrange speakers at the lowest
frequencies, with quick-disconnect features to become a portable Bluetooth
speaker. It features easy-to-use controls and a convenient safety cover to
help protect the speaker when used out of the vehicle, and to provide an IPx5
marine rating.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
1x portable speaker 1x remote bass controller
1x vehicle mounting 2x high-level input
dock
adapters
1x wiring harness with in-line fuse
1x spare fuse
mounting hardware 2x JBL stickers 1x owner’s manual
INSTALLATION AND WIRING
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the vehicle’s negative () battery terminal before
beginning the installation.
· Wear protective eyewear when using tools. · Choose a safe mounting location.
Check clearances on both
sides of the location. Be sure that screws will not puncture brake or fuel
lines or wiring harnesses, and that wire routing will not interfere with
vehicle operation. Use caution when drilling or cutting. · When making
electrical connections, make sure they are secure and properly insulated. ·
Using the dock as a template, mark the locations of the holes on the mounting
surface. · Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface. · Attach the dock to the
mounting surface with the included sheet metal screws and washers.
Mounting the dock
Use the included sheet metal screws to secure the dock to the mounting surface
in the vehicle.
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Power and Ground Connections
· Power: Connect the +12V power wire to the positive terminal of the vehicle’s
battery. Make sure the fuse and fuse holder are within 18″ (457mm) of the
battery.
· Ground: Connect the GND wire to the negative terminal of the vehicle’s
battery, or to the vehicle’s chassis near the battery with a screw. NOTE: If
possible, remove any paint from the chassis for best contact. It is
recommended to use a star washer below the ring connector for a secure
connection.
· Remote-In: Connect the remote turn-on wire to the “Remote Out” lead of the
source unit, if using low-level signal inputs with an aftermarket stereo.
NOTE: If you are using high-level signal inputs (your vehicle’s speaker
wires), you can choose to have the 12-volt DC offset feature turn the
amplifier on when you turn on the vehicle power, or the audio-sensing feature
turn on the amplifier when it detects audio signal. In either case, you will
not have to connect the remote turn-on wire and can tape or cap it off to
prevent the introduction of noise.
· Remote-Out: Connect the remote-out wire to external devices that require 12V
turn-on after the JBL DSP Amplifier. This connection will allow turn-on of 12V
devices after the amplifier wakes from turn-on by 12V remote-in, DC offset or
audio signal sensing input.
Mounting the speaker in the dock for charging and subwoofer mode
Follow these steps to mount the speaker in the dock: 1. Pull out the handle.
2. Rest one corner of the speaker on the dock at a slight angle to get the
speaker seated.
3. Rotate the speaker until it is completely in place in the dock and the
rear clamp has secured it.
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4. Release the handle to finish securing in place.
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NOTE: It will be easiest to connect the wire harness before mounting the
speaker in the dock. Connecting the wire harness (see “Power and Ground
Connections” for instructions on making this connection) and mounting the
speakers in the dock automatically engages subwoofer mode. To switch to full-
range mode in the vehicle, see next section.
Power and Ground Connections in the vehicle
Power: Connect the red +12V power wire in the wire harness to the positive
terminal of the vehicle’s battery. Make sure a fuse and fuse holder are
installed within 18″ (457mm) of the battery. Ground: Connect the black GND
wire in the wire harness to bare metal of the vehicle’s chassis, such as at a
seat belt bolt. NOTE: If possible, remove any paint from the chassis for best
contact. It is recommended to use a star washer below the ring connector for a
secure connection. Remote-In: Connect the blue remote turn-on wire in the wire
harness to the “Remote Out” lead of the source unit, if using lowlevel signal
inputs with an aftermarket stereo. NOTE: If you are using high-level signal
inputs (your vehicle’s speaker wires), you can choose to have the DC offset
feature or the audiosensing feature turn the amplifier on when it detects 3V,
6V, or audio signal. In either case, you will not have to connect the remote
turn-on wire and can tape or cap it off to prevent the introduction of noise.
Power/Protect indicators
The BassPro Go features a power button on the control panel that indicates the
speaker’s modes of operation.
· It will illuminate in white when the speaker is in Subwoofer Mode in the
vehicle.
· It will illuminate in green when the speaker is in Full-Range Mode.
· It will illuminate in red if the speaker enters Protect Mode in the event of
conditions such as over/under voltage, short circuit, amplifier output circuit
failure, or excessive heat.
· It will illuminate in yellow when the speaker is in Settings Mode (see
“Setting the sound”).
Signal input in the vehicle
Line-level inputs: If your source unit offers preamp outputs, connect them to
the RCA inputs in the wire harness. If you plan to use the BassPro Go as a
full-range speaker when it is docked in your vehicle, you can connect the
front or rear preamp outputs from your source unit. If you plan to use the
BassPro Go only as a subwoofer when it is docked in your vehicle, you can
connect the subwoofer preamp outputs from your source unit, if it has them.
Note: When using low-level signals and remote turn-on lead, set the “Auto
Turn-on” switch to “12V,” and set the speaker’s input level to “LO” in the
settings menu (see “setting the input level” in the “Setting the sound”
section of these instructions). Adjust the “Auto-on” voltage level switch to
0V, 3V, or 6V, whichever is the closest match to the voltage of your source
unit’s preamp outputs. High-level inputs: If your audio system’s source unit
does not have line-level outputs, use the supplied high-level input adapters
to connect to the speaker output wires of your source unit to the RCA inputs
in the wire harness. The DC offset or audio-sensing feature will turn the
speaker on when it senses signal.
NOTE: When using high-level signals, set the “Auto Turn-on” switch to “DC” (to
turn on when it receives battery power) or “AUDIO” (to turn on when it senses
signal from your source unit). Set the speaker’s input level to “HI1” in the
settings menu (see “setting the input level” in the “Setting the sound”
section of these instructions). If no sound plays, change the input level to
“HI2”.
Connecting the remote bass control in the vehicle
Plug the remote bass controller into the appropriate input in the wire
harness. Mount the remote in a convenient location, such as under the dash,
using sheet metal screws. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the bass output,
and counterclockwise to decrease the bass output.
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Setting the Sound
In Settings Mode, you can adjust the input level, gain, low-pass crossover,
phase control, and bass boost.
Entering Settings Mode
Press and hold the JBL Connect button and the Bluetooth button for 5 seconds
to enter Settings Mode. The power button will illuminate in yellow and an
alert will sound when Settings Mode is active. Press the JBL Connect button to
toggle between settings.
The color of the first LED indicates which setting you are adjusting. The five white LEDs display the value of the adjustment.
Setting Input level (docked in vehicle only) Gain (docked in vehicle only) Crossover (docked in vehicle in woofer mode only) Phase (docked in vehicle in woofer mode only) Bass boost
First LED color Dark blue Green Red
Teal Orange
Setting the input level
When the BassPro Go is docked in your vehicle, you will need to set the input
level to accept the type of signal it receives from your source unit. Toggle
between level options by pressing the Volume Up (+) and Volume Down ()
buttons.
Signal from source unit
LED configuration
LO (low-level preamp outputs)
HI1 (high-level speaker outputs)
HI2 (high-level speaker outputs if no playback from HI1)
Setting the gain
JBL BassPro Go When the BassPro Go is docked in your vehicle, you will need to
match the gain (input sensitivity) to output of the signal it receives from
your source unit.
To set the gain:
1. Start with gain control switch set to 1V.
2. Choose music with substantial bass content and turn the volume control on your receiver to ¾ of its total output.
3. Increase the gain one step at a time by pressing the Volume
Up (+) button, listening carefully to the bass output. To increase
the interval of the gain you are adjusting, move the gain control
switch to 1V, 4V, or 6V as necessary. If you hear distortion,
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lower the gain one step at a time by pressing the Volume Down
() button until the distortion disappears.
Input signal type
Gain control switch setting
Gain level LED configuration
Line-level 1V
0.4V – 2V
Line-level 4V
0.8V 4V
Line-level 6V
1.2V 6V
High-level 1V
1V 5V
High-level 4V
2V 10V
High-level 6V
3V 18V
Setting the low-pass crossover
The crossover allows only frequencies below a certain point to reach the
speaker in woofer mode. The crossover point you choose depends on your musical
preferences.
Crossover point
LED configuration
60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
Setting the woofer phase
You can set the woofer phase to 0° or 180°, whichever provides the cleanest
bass output.
Phase
LED configuration
0°
180°
Setting the bass boost
You can apply a boost to the output at 50Hz in woofer mode and in full-range
mode.
Boost level
LED configuration
0dB
6dB
12dB
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Using the speaker in Full-Range Mode
To put the BassPro Go in Full-Range Mode, press and hold the Connect button
and Play/Pause button simultaneously for 5 seconds. You can use the BassPro Go
as a full-range speaker in the vehicle, or as a portable speaker.
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The power button will turn green and the five white LEDs will flash and an
audible alert will sound to indicate that the speaker is in Full-Range Mode.
NOTE: You can use the BassPro Go as a full-range speaker in the car to play
music from your source unit, or when undocked and connected to a wireless
music device with Bluetooth.
Connecting an audio device with Bluetooth
To enter pairing mode, press the Bluetooth button on the top panel. The button
will flash to indicate that it is ready for pairing.
Adjusting playback volume and selecting play/ pause when in portable use
To raise the volume when using the BassPro Go as a portable speakers, press
the Volume Up (+) button. To lower it, press the Volume Down () button. To
play or pause a given track, press the Play/Pause button.
Find JBL BassPro Go on your audio device and select it. The Bluetooth button
will remain illuminated when pairing is complete.
NOTE: Once you have paired a device, the BassPro Go will remember it and pair
with it automatically.
You can pair a second device by finding the BassPro Go in its Bluetooth device
menu; tap to pair.
Releasing the speaker from the dock for portable use
Follow these steps to remove the speaker from the dock:
1. Pull the handle at the base of the dock forward. 2. Rotate the speaker and
lift away from the dock. 3. Disconnect the wire harness by gently pressing
down on the
tab at the top of the plug, then pulling gently away.
NOTE: You can typically also adjust the playback volume and play/ pause using
the controls on your wireless music device.
Charging a music device with the BassPro Go undocked
The BassPro Go lets you charge your music device with its built-in USB port.
To charge your device:
1. Remove the cover from the back panel. 2. Plug the USB power cable of your
device into the USB port on
the back panel of the BassPro Go.
Replacing the back-panel cover
To ensure IPx5 water-resistant performance, replace the cover on the back
panel by pressing it into place.
Connecting to another JBL speaker using JBL Connect
You can link multiple compatible JBL portable speakers together for
simultaneous playback using JBL Connect. To link your devices:
1. Press the JBL Connect button. The power button will flash white.
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2. The devices will automatically connect. When they are connected, the power
button will turn blue.
3. If the devices do not connect, the power button will return to white. Try
the linking process again.
Monitoring battery level in portable mode
The LED readout will show you the level of the battery when in portable mode.
Battery level
LED configuration
100%-81%
80%-61%
60%-41%
40%-21%
20%-11%
10%
Amplifier fuse keeps blowing.
· The wiring is connected incorrectly or there is a short circuit. Review installation precautions and procedures. Check wiring connections.
Distorted audio.
· Gain is not set properly. Check and adjust settings. Amplifier or source unit may be defective.
Unwanted noise in the audio signal.
· Radiated vehicle noise in the line-level input cables. Make sure
power wire and signal wires are not near each other (run them
down opposite sides of the vehicle).
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Distorted audio and PROTECT INDICATOR flashes.
· Short circuit in speaker or wire. Remove speaker leads one at a time to locate shorted speaker or wire, and repair.
Music lacks dynamics or “punch.”
· Use 0°/180° phase adjustment.
SPECIFICATIONS
· Power Output, Woofer Mode: 100 watts (200 watts peak) · Amplifier Class:
Class D · Battery Voltage Range (Volts): 8V to 16V · Selectable Turn-on Modes:
12V, Audio Signal Sense, DC Offset · LED Indicator: multicolor · Total
Frequency Response, +/- 1dB: 40Hz to 20kHz @ -3dB · Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
75dB (1W output at 4 ohms) · THD+N @ 4-ohm: <1% · Input Sensitivity, selectable: High-level or low-level · Input Sensitivity – Low Level: 400mV to 6V · Input Sensitivity – High Level: 1V to 18V · Low-pass crossover: Selectable 60, 80, 100Hz, 12dB slope · Gain: Selectable 0-15 · Fuse Rating: 15A · Speaker Level Inputs: Yes (RCA adapter) · Remote Bass Control: Included · Length · Width · Height · Weight · Protection: DC, OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP
TROUBLESHOOTING
No audio and POWER INDICATOR is off.
· No voltage at BATT+ and/or REM terminals, or bad or no ground connection. Check voltages at amplifier terminals with VOM.
No audio and PROTECT INDICATOR flashes
· DC voltage on amplifier output. Amplifier may need service; see enclosed warranty card for service information.
No audio and PROTECT and POWER INDICATORS flash.
· Voltage less than 9V on BATT+ connection. Check vehicle charging system.
No audio and PROTECT INDICATOR is on.
· Amplifier is overheated. Make sure amplifier cooling is not blocked at mounting location. Or, there may be voltage greater than 16V (or less than 8V) on BATT+ connection. Check vehicle charging system.
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Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
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(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
NOTE: 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.
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This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 50
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or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Déclaration
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