JBL ON TIME MICRO Manual

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Important Note for All Electronic Products:

Before inserting or unplugging audio cables from the source device’s headphones or line-level output jacks, it is good practice to turn off the device first. This will prolong the life of your unit, help protect your device from static electricity and prevent potential damage.

FCC Statement and Warning

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

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 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.

MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT UNDER FCC RULES.

IC Statement and Warning

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Warning: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important:
THE APPROPRIATE ADAPTER MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE INSERTING YOUR iPod/iPhone INTO THE JBL ® PRODUCT. MAKE SURE THAT THE CONNECTOR FOR THE iPod/iPhone IS PROPERLY ALIGNED WITH THE JBL PRODUCT’S CONNECTOR WHEN INSTALLING YOUR iPod/iPhone. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR FOR THE iPod/iPhone, RENDERING THE iPod/iPhone INOPERABLE.

JBL On TIME™ MICRO

The JBL On Time ™ Micro high-performance loudspeaker dock and clock radio for iPod/iPhone will revolutionize the way you listen to your radio, use your iPod/iPhone, and wake from a good night’s sleep.

The JBL On Time Micro system is a revolution in time travel. Imagine waking up to music on your favorite station or your iPod/iPhone, with no more buzzer or bad radio reception. The compact time machine and sound center, when connected to your iPod/iPhone, MP3 player or other music source, produces clean, powerful sound while providing time-keeping, alarm and radio features.

The JBL On Time Micro loudspeaker dock has full ability to navigate your iPod via IR remote. Also, not only can you wake up to your favorite radio station or song on your iPod/iPhone, but with the multiple alarm setting option, you can set up to seven different alarms for “His” and “Hers,” at whatever day or frequency needed.

Ever charge Topology

The JBL On Time Micro speaker dock charges your iPod/iPhone, even when the system is off. The system’s memory is maintained by a backup battery. Even with the power out, it will provide the alarm function.

COE (COMPUTER-OPTIMIZED Equalization)

The JBL On Time Micro system equalization is computer-optimized to provide a rich, complete soundstage.

OCT (OPTIMIZED COMPRESSION TOPOLOGY)

The JBL On Time Micro radio and loudspeaker dock utilizes a proprietary compression technology to ensure clean, accurate sound at high output levels.

Display

The large, backlit LCD enables easy viewing and menu navigation. Automatic dimming sets the correct brightness level in any room environment.

Unpacking your JBL On TIME ™ Micro

Carefully unpack your speaker system and identify all its components:

Quicks Setup Instructions

Place Apple adapter into the docking unit, if necessary. Then place your iPod/iPhone into the adapter.
For backup memory, install three AAA batteries in the battery compartment underneath the unit.
Connect the external AM antenna for better reception.
Unwind the FM antenna and straighten the wire for the best reception.

Plug the power adapter into the “DC In” jack and then plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
If an additional audio source is used, connect the source to the “Aux In” jack (cable sold separately).

Battery Disposal

Alkaline batteries are considered nonhazardous. Rechargeable batteries (i.e., nickel cadmium, nickel metal-hydride, lithium and lithium-ion) are considered hazardous household materials and may pose an unnecessary health and safety risk. In the European Union and other locations, it is illegal to dispose of any battery with household trash. All batteries must be
disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Contact your local waste management officials for information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of used batteries.

Controls

Setting the Clock

Press Menu/Up Level at any screen to display Top Menu (may require repeated presses, depending on which menu state the unit 1. was previously in).
Use Up/Down arrows to highlight Clock. Press Enter to confirm.

Use Up/Down arrows to highlight 12-hour or 24-hour format. Press Enter to confirm.
Use Up/Down arrows to set Hour. Press Enter to confirm. Minute field becomes highlighted.
Use Up/Down arrows to set Minutes. Press Enter to confirm. AM/PM field becomes highlighted.

Use Up/Down arrows to set Day of Week. Press Enter to confirm. The clock is set!

Note: During clock-setting, if there is no user input for 2 seconds, display will return to the Now Playing screen. Press any one of the Enter, Up/Down arrows, or Menu/Up Level to return to setting selection.

Playing Music

Press Source button to select the source (iPod/iPhone, AM, FM, Aux).
Press “+” button to increase volume.
Press “–” button to decrease volume.

Languages/Region

Press the Menu/Up Level button until you reach the Top Menu screen.
Use Up/Down arrows to select Region and press Enter.
Use Up/Down arrows to select language. Press Enter.

Use Up/Down arrows to select radio band region type. Press Enter.

Radio Tuning

If AM or FM radio is already selected and playing, use Up/Down arrows to tune frequency; hold either button and release to scan for the next station.
Otherwise, press Source until FM or AM is selected.

Tune to the desired frequency using Up/Down arrows; hold either button and release to scan for the next station.

Setting Presets

While listening to AM/FM radio, press and hold Preset for 2 seconds. The Radio Preset screen will be displayed.
Use Up/Down arrows to select slot to store preset. Press Enter to confirm. Preset is stored!

To Select a Preset for Listening

Press Preset once at any screen to display the Preset list.
Use Up/Down arrows to highlight Preset. Press Enter to confirm. Preset station will begin playing!

Alarm Setting

Press Menu/Up Level at any screen to display Top Menu (may require repeated presses, depending on which menu state the unit was previously in).

Use Up/Down arrows to highlight Alarm. Press Enter to confirm; or press Alarm to go directly to the Alarm menu.
Use Up/Down arrows to select an Alarm slot to edit. Press Enter to confirm. Hour field becomes highlighted.
Use Up/Down arrows to set Hour. Press Enter to confirm. Minute field becomes highlighted.

Use Up/Down arrows to set Minutes. Press Enter to confirm. AM/PM field becomes highlighted.
Use Up/Down arrows to set AM/PM. Press Enter to confirm.
Use Up/Down arrows to set Day of Week, Weekdays, Weekends, Everyday or One-Time. Press Enter to confirm.

Use Up/Down arrows to set Alarm source. Press Enter to confirm. Alarm is set!

Note: During alarm-setting, if there is no user input for 2 seconds, display will return to the Now Playing screen. Press any one of the Enter, Up/Down arrows, or Menu/Up Level to return to setting selection.

Use this same procedure to modify a previously set Alarm.

To Enable/Disable a Set Alarm

Press Menu/Up Level at any screen to display the Top Menu (may require repeated presses, depending on which menu state the unit was previously in).
Use Up/Down arrows to highlight Alarm. Press Enter to confirm; or press Alarm to go directly to the Alarm menu.

Use Up/Down arrows to highlight Alarm. Press Alarm to enable/disable the alarm.
An icon will be displayed on the left when the alarm is enabled, and the alarm will sound at the set time.

Waking to the iPod/iPhone

Use the steps under Alarm Setting and choose “iPod” as the source.
On your iPod/iPhone, choose the song you would like to awaken to and press Play.

Put your iPod/iPhone to sleep by holding down the Play/Pause button (older iPod models may vary).
The JBL On Time Micro system can be put to sleep by pressing the Power button.

Note: If you choose the last song on your iPod/iPhone, please place the iPod/iPhone in repeat mode, which will ensure that the iPod/iPhone will continue playing past the last song

Screen Contrast/Brightness

Press the Menu/Up Level button until you reach the Top Menu screen.
Use Up/Down arrows to select Display and press Enter.
Use Up/Down arrows to select Brightness or Contrast. Press Enter.

Adjust settings using Up/Down arrows.

Note: To set brightness to Auto, press the Down arrow until Auto is highlighted.

Sleep Timer

Press the Menu/Up Level button until you reach the Top Menu screen.

Use Up/Down arrows to select Sleep and press Enter.
Use Up/Down arrows to select minutes and press Enter.
The sleep timer is started and the unit will power off when the timer reaches zero.

Snooze Timer Set

Press and hold the Snooze button for 3 seconds until you reach the Set Snooze Timer screen.
Use Up/Down arrows to select minutes and press Enter.
Snooze feature will use this value the next time it is activated.

REMOTE NAVIGATION

JBL On TIME ™ Micro Menu Tree

Specifications

Frequency Response: 70Hz – 20kHz
Power Consumption: 30 Watts maximum

JBL On Time ™ Micro Transducer: Phoenix SE 1-3/4″ (45mm) x 2 (full range per channel)
Power: 2 x 6 Watts
Input Impedance: >5k Ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >80dB
Input Sensitivity: 350mV RMS for rated power output
Power (USA/Canada): 120 Volts, 60Hz AC

Power (Europe/UK): 220 – 230 Volts, 50Hz or 60Hz AC
Power (Japan): 100 Volts, 50Hz or 60Hz AC
Power (Australia): 240 Volts, 50Hz or 60Hz AC UL/CUL/CE-Approved

Dimensions: 8″ x 8″ x 4-9/16″ (W x D x H) (203mm x 203mm x 116mm)
Weight: 1.8 lb (0.8kg)

IMPORTANT:

Batteries for On Time Micro: Use only UM4/AAA/LR03 alkaline-type non rechargeable, quantity 3.
Battery for Remote Control: Use only CR2025, quantity 1.

Troubleshooting

SOUND QUALITY

CHARGING AND SYNCING

CLOCK SET AND CLOCK MEMORY

JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
JBL On Time is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
516.255.4525 (USA only)
www.jbl.com

JBL ON TIME MICRO Manual – Optimized PDF
JBL ON TIME MICRO Manual – Original PDF

References

User Manual