JBL BASSPRO GO Owner’s Manual

JBL BASSPRO GO

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

JBL BassPro Go is a powered subwoofer designed to easily mount and charge in any vehicle. It acts as a subwoofer or a full-range speaker in the vehicle; and, with its quick-disconnect feature, becomes 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 vehicle mounting dock
• 1x wiring harness with in-line fuse
• 1x remote bass controller
• 2x high-level input adapters
• 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 in the Vehicle

Use the included sheet metal screws to secure the dock to the mounting surface in the vehicle. Ensure that the included wire is long enough to reach the desired mounting location before securing the dock.

Mounting the Speaker in the Dock

1. Pull the handle out.
   

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.
   

4. Release the handle to finish securing in place.

NOTE: It will be easiest to connect the wire harness before mounting the speaker in the dock.

Power and Ground Connections in the Vehicle

1. Power: Connect the red +12V power wire in the wire harness to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery. Install a 20A fuse and fuse holder within 18″ (457mm) of the battery.

2. 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.

3. Remote-In: Connect the blue remote turn-on wire in the wire harness to the “Remote Out” lead of the source unit, if using low-level signal inputs.

NOTE: 12V ACC turn-on is the preferred method. If you are using high- level signal inputs (vehicle speaker wires), you can choose to have the DC offset feature or the audio-sensing feature turn the amplifier on. You will not have to connect the remote turn-on wire and can terminate the connection.

Power/Protect Indicators when Connected to the Vehicle

The power button on the control panel indicates the speaker’s modes of operation.

Illumination color

|

Mode of operation

---|---

White

| Subwoofer mode (in vehicle only)

Green

| Full-range mode

Red

| Protect mode (over/under voltage/short circuit/amplifier circuit failure/excessive heat)

Yellow

| Settings mode

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. Use front or rear preamp outputs for full- range operation, or subwoofer preamp outputs (if available) for subwoofer mode.

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”). Set the “Auto-on” switch to 2V, 4V, or 6V, whichever most closely matches the voltage of your source unit’s preamp outputs.

High-level inputs: If your 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.

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 audio signal). Set the input level to “HI1” in the settings menu (see “setting the input level”). 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.
NOTE: Remote bass control will only operate in subwoofer mode.

SETTING THE SOUND IN THE VEHICLE

In Settings Mode, you can adjust the input level, gain, low-pass crossover, phase control, and bass boost.

NOTE: To enter Full-Range Mode from Subwoofer Mode, press and hold the JBL Connect and Play/Pause buttons for 5 seconds. To switch back to Subwoofer Mode, repeat the same process.

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. Press the JBL Connect button to toggle between settings. Press the “+” and “–” buttons to change the value of each setting.

The color of the first LED indicates which setting you are adjusting. The five white LEDs display the value of the adjustment.

Setting

|

First LED color

---|---
Input level (docked in vehicle only)|

Blue

Crossover (docked in vehicle in woofer mode only)|

Red

Gain (docked in vehicle only)|

Green

Bass boost|

Orange

Phase (docked in vehicle in woofer mode only)|

Teal

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. Select level options by pressing the “+” and “–” 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 low-pass crossover in subwoofer mode

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

---|---
80Hz|
100Hz|
120Hz|

Setting the Gain

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 2V.
2. Choose music with substantial bass content and turn the volume control on your receiver to 75% of its total output.
3. Increase the gain one step at a time by pressing the “+” button, listening carefully to the bass output, as the LED read out displays each step. To increase the interval of the gain you are adjusting, move the gain control switch to 2V, 4V, or 6V as necessary. If you hear distortion, lower the gain one step at a time by pressing the “–” button until the distortion disappears.

Input signal type

| Gain control switch setting| Gain level|

LED Configuration

---|---|---|---
Line-level|

2V

|

0.4V – 2V

|
Line-level|

4V

|

0.8V – 4V

|
Line-level|

6V

|

1.2V – 6V

|
High-level|

2V

|

1V – 5V

|
High-level|

4V

|

2V – 10V

|
High-level|

6V

| 3V – 15V|

Setting the Bass Boost

You can apply a boost to the output at 45Hz in subwoofer mode and in full- range mode.

Boost Level

|

LED Configuration

---|---

0dB

|

3dB

|

6dB

|

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°

|

Using the speaker in Full-Range Mode in vehicle

To enter Full-Range Mode, press and hold the Connect button and Play/Pause button simultaneously for 5 Repeat the process to return to Subwoofer Mode.

The power button will turn green, the five white LEDs will flash, and an alert will sound to indicate Full-Range Mode.
NOTE: You can adjust input level, gain, phase, and bass boost in Full- Range mode, as described above. (Crossover cannot be adjusted in Full-Range Mode.)

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. Disconnect the wire harness by gently pressing down on the tab at the top of the plug, then pulling gently away.
   

3. Lift away from the dock.

Replacing the Back-Panel Cover

To ensure IPx5 water-resistant performance, replace the cover on the back panel by pressing it into place.

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.

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 enjoy Social Mode and pair up to two more devices by pressing the Bluetooth button, then finding the BassPro Go in the menus of each Bluetooth device and tapping to pair.
The BassPro Go will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity, and power off after 20 minutes of inactivity. Press the power button to turn the speaker back on.

Bluetooth Button Color / Behavior

|

Mode of Operation

---|---

White, flashing

|

Bluetooth is in pairing mode

White, solid

|

Bluetooth is connected

Off

|

Bluetooth is disconnected

Adjusting Playback Volume and Selecting Play/Pause When in Portable Use

To raise the volume when using the BassPro Go as a portable speaker, press the Volume Up (+) button. To lower it, press the Volume Down (–) button. To play or pause, press the Play/Pause button.

NOTE: You can also adjust the playback volume and play/pause using the controls on your Bluetooth music device.
NOTE: You can adjust the bass boost using the same steps described in the Settings Mode section above. Increased bass boost will shorten battery life.

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.

Connecting to Another JBL Speaker Using JBL Connect

You can link a second JBL BassPro Go, for simultaneous playback of two speakers. To link your devices:

1. Press the JBL Connect button. The power button will flash white.
   

2. The devices will automatically When they are connected, the power button will turn blue.

NOTE: If the devices do not connect, the power button will return to solid white. Try the process again. BassPro Go is not compatible with JBL Connect+ or JBL Party Mode enabled products.

Power Button Color/Behavior

|

Mode of Operation

---|---

White, solid

| Power is on
White, flashing|

Speaker is in JBL Connect pairing mode

Blue, solid

|

Speaker is connected to a second speaker with JBL Connect

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%|

SPECIFICATIONS

• RMS Power Output in-vehicle, subwoofer mode: 100 watts (200 watts peak)

• RMS Power Output in-vehicle, full-range mode: 2×30 watts (tweeter) & 1×80 watts (woofer)

• RMS Power Output out-of-vehicle, full-range mode: 2×15 watts (tweeter) & 1×40 watts (woofer)
  Amplifier Class: Class D

• Battery Voltage Range (Volts) : 9V to 16V

• Quiescent current: <1.2A

• Selectable Turn-on Modes: 12V, Audio Signal Sense, DC Offset

• LED Indicator: multicolor

• Total Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz @ -3dB

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >70dB (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 15V

• Low-pass crossover: Selectable 80, 100, 120Hz @ 12dB slope

• Bass Boost: Selectable 0dB / 3dB / 6dB @ 45Hz

• Phase Control: Yes, selectable

• Gain: Selectable 0-15

• Fuse Rating: 15A

• Speaker Level Inputs: Yes (RCA adapter)

• Remote Bass Control: Included

• Bluetooth Version: 2

• Bluetooth Profile: A2DP 3, AVRCP 1.6

• Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range: 402GHz – 2.480GHz

• Bluetooth Maximum Transmitter Power: 0 – 9dBm

• Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation: GFSK, 8DPSK, π/4DQPSK

• Battery type: Ni-MH (32.4Wh)

• Battery charge time: <4 hours

• Music playing time: Up to 8 Hours (Varies by volume level and music content)

• USB Charging (Type A connector) : 5V / 1A

• Micro USB: For Service Only

• Length: 5mm (15-7/8″)

• Width: 4mm (8-3/16″)

• Height: 7mm (7-13/16″)

• Weight: 28kg (11.64lbs)

TROUBLESHOOTING

No audio and POWER INDICATOR is off

• No voltage at BATT+ and/or REM terminals, or bad or no ground Check voltages at amplifier terminals with VOM.

No audio and PROTECT INDICATOR is on

• Check to see if the input voltage is less than 9V or greater than 16V on BATT+ connection and vehicle charging system.

In-line fuse keeps breaking

• The wiring is connected incorrectly or there is a short Review installation precautions and procedures. Check wiring connections.

Distorted audio

• Gain is not set Check and adjust settings. Speaker 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).

Music lacks dynamics or “punch”

• Use 0°/180° phase

Loudness or audio performance varies with Bluetooth

• Loudness and volume will vary between phones. If you feel that the product is not loud enough, check your phone settings to see if any adjustments can be made to improve audio performance, or try using a different audio source or Bluetooth streaming device to determine if performance

Audio play/pause, track forward or track back are slow to respond in Bluetooth mode

• This will vary by phone or Bluetooth streaming Try using a different Bluetooth streaming device to see if this improves.
  If the problem persists, cycle the power off and let the speaker rest for a few minutes before turning power on.

Audio track is cutoff in first few seconds when using track forward or track back

• This will vary by phone and the capability of the phone to communicate with Bluetooth control from an external device. Try using a different Bluetooth streaming device to see if this improves.

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Northridge, CA 91329 USA
https://www.jbl.com/

References

• Anatel — Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações
• Official JBL Store - Speakers, Headphones, and More!

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