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- User Manual - (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch - Holland, Finland, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norway, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish)
- Spec Sheet - (English)
- Declaration of Conformity - (English)
- What’s in the box
- Buttons
- Connections
- Bluetooth®
- LED Behavior
- Warning
- Features and Benefits
- Technical specifications:
Table of contents
Quick Start Guide Speaker
What’s in the box
Buttons
Connections
Bluetooth®
LED Behavior
Warning
JBL Charge Essential is IPX7 waterproof.
IMPORTANT: To ensure that the JBL Charge Essential is waterproof, please remove all cable connections and tightly close the cap; exposing the JBL Charge Essential to liquids without doing so may result in permanent damage to the speaker. And do not expose JBL
Charge Essential to water while charging, as doing so may result in permanent damage to the speaker or power source.
IPX7 waterproof is defined as the speaker can be immersed in water up to 1m for up to 30 minutes.
Features and Benefits
Wireless Bluetooth streaming
JBL Charge Essential can wirelessly connect with up to two smartphones or tablets. Take turns playing DJ and let the music battle commence.
20 hours of playtime
Don’t sweat the small stuff — like charging your speaker’s battery. JBL Charge Essential gives you up to 20 hours of playtime, so you can keep the music going longer and louder.
Make a splash with IPX7 waterproof design
Bring your speakers anywhere. Pool party? Perfect. Sudden cloudburst? Covered. Bash on the beach? JBL Charge Essential is IPX7 waterproof for fearless outdoor entertainment.
Built-in power bank
Nothing’s going to stop this party. With a built-in power bank and convenient USB port, JBL Charge Essential makes sure all your devices are powered up and ready to go.
Durable, rugged and built to last
No adventure is too big. With durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing, your speaker can thrive in any conditions.
Hear the bass loud and clear
Play it loud and clear with dual passive bass radiators that deliver powerful JBL Signature Sound.
What’s in the box:
- 1 x JBL Charge Essential
- 1 x Micro USB Cable
- 1 x Safety Sheet
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Warranty Card
Technical specifications:
General specification
- Model No.: JBL Charge Essential
- Transducer: 2 x 50mm / 2 x 1.97"
- Output power: 2 x 10W RMS
- Rated output power: 2 x 10W RMS
- Power input: 5V / 2A
- Frequency response: 65Hz – 20kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >80dB
- Battery type: Li-ion polymer 22.2Wh (equivalent to 3.7V / 6000mAh)
- Battery charge time: 4 hours (5V / 2A)
- Music play time: up to 20 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content)
USB specification
- USB port: Type A
- USB rating: 5V DC, 2 A
Wireless specification
- Bluetooth® version: 4.1
- Bluetooth® profile: A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5
- Bluetooth® transmitter frequency range: 2402MHz – 2480MHz
- Bluetooth® transmitter power: ≤ 9dBm (EIRP)
- Bluetooth® transmitter modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Dimensions
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 213 x 89.7 x 87mm / 8.4" x 3.5" x 3.4"
- Weight: 0.77kg / 1.70lb
Play and Charge Endlessly.
Make your adventures last even longer with the JBL Charge Essential. This portable Bluetooth speaker comes with powerful Original JBL Pro Sound, plus a handy power bank — all in one rugged, durable package. A convenient USB port lets you quickly charge your devices, so you can show off your DJ skills for longer. Your tunes will get everyone on the dancefloor, thanks to dual passive radiators intensifying the sound with rich, deep bass. With up to 20 hours of playtime and an IPX7 waterproof design, keep the party going wherever life takes you.
TO PROLONG BATTERY LIFESPAN, FULLY CHARGE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 3 MONTHS. BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY DUE
TO USAGE PATTERNS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. Do not expose the JBL Charge Essential to liquids without removing cable connection. DO NOT EXPOSE JBL Charge Essential TO WATER WHILE CHARGING. IT
MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SPEAKER OR POWER SOURCE.
When using external adapter, the output voltage/current of the external adapter should not exceed 5V/3A
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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