JBL On Stage 3 Manual

							Owner’s Manual
JBl  On s tage
®*
 Micr O iii
Speaker Dock for iPod/iPhone 
						

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iMpOrtant safety instructiOns
  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions. 
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with dry cloth.
  7.  Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install  in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8.   Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 
heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other  apparatus  (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9.   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  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.
10.   Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, 
particularly  at  the  plugs,  convenience  receptacles  and 
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.   Only  use  attachments/accessories  specified  by  the 
manufacturer.
12.   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.
13.   Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of time. 14.  
Refer  all  servicing  to  qualified  service  personnel. 
Servicing  is  required  when  the  apparatus  has  been damaged  in  any  way,  such  as:  when  the  power 
supply  cord  or  plug  has  become  damaged,  when 
liquid  has  been  spilled  or  objects  have  fallen  into  the 
apparatus,  when  the  apparatus  has  been  exposed  to  rain or moisture, when the apparatus does not operate 
normally, or the apparatus has been dropped.
15.   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.
16.    To  completely  disconnect  this  apparatus  from  the  AC 
mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the 
AC receptacle.
17.   
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain 
readily operable.
18.   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.FCC regulations
FCC InFormatIon For Users
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. 
radIo and televIsIon InterFerenCe
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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try 
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•   Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•    Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver 
are on different branch circuits.
•   Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or 
modifications not expressly approved by JBL could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.
iC statement and WarningThis  Class  B  digital  apparatus  complies  with  Canadian  ICES-003.  Cet  appareil 
numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
ImpoR tANt 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. 
						

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JBl On stage®* MicrO iii easy setup guide
1.   
Carefully  unpack  your  speaker  dock  and  confirm  that  all  the  items 
shown  here  are  included:  JBL  On  Stage®*  Micro  III  Speaker  Dock, 
power supply, remote control and iPod/iPhone adapter. Notes on battery use: 
  If you are using rechargeable batteries, make sure all of them are fully 
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charged  before  inserting  them.  The  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III  will  not 
charge rechargeable batteries.
    If you are using conventional batteries, make sure that all of them are 
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fresh. 
   
Do not use a combination of rechargeable and conventional batteries. 
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Use all of one type or the other.
   The  Status  LED  will  illuminate 
•	 amber  when  the  batteries  need  to  be 
replaced.
4. Replace the battery door and rotate it to the locked position.
MENU
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2. Rotate the battery door to the unlocked position and remove it.
3.    Insert  four  AAA  batteries  in  the  compartment.  Observe  the  battery 
polarity that is indicated inside the battery compartment.
* AC outlet adapter varies by region.
 Do not mix battery types.
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 Do not mix charged and partially charged batteries.
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  Batteries will not recharge while in JBL On Stage Micro III.
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cAutIoN:  Risk  of  explosion  of  battery  if  replaced  with  incorrect  type. 
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 
						

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5.  Connect a USB Type Mini-B cable (not included) to the JBL On Stage 
Micro III’s USB port and to a USB port on the computer on which your 
iTunes is located. I
mpo RtAN t: If you play audio through a docked i pod/i phone and 
an audio source connected to the Audio In connection at the same 
time, you will hear 
both of their outputs mixed through the JBl  on 
s tage  micro III.  to hear only one source you will need to manually 
turn off the source you do not want to hear.
6.    If you are going to use your JBL On Stage Micro III with another audio 
source, plug one end of a 3.5mm stereo cable (not included) into the 
Audio  In  connector,  and  plug  the  other  end  into  the  audio  source’s 
audio out or headphone out connector.
7.  Insert the included AC outlet adapter all the way into the power supply 
(if there is more than one adapter, use the correct one for your region). 
Then  connect  the  power  supply  into  the  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III’s  6V 
DC In connector and plug it into an AC wall outlet.
USB Type Mini-B
1.
2.
3.5mm 
						

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8.   Place the appropriate iPod/iPhone adapter into the JBL On Stage Micro 
III’s  iPod  well  and  place  your  iPod/iPhone  on  the  docking  connector. 
Make sure the iPod/iPhone is inserted all the way onto the connector.
NOTE: If applicable, use the adapter supplied with your iPod or iPhone. 9. 
  Press  the  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III’s  On/Off  button.  The  unit’s  Status 
LED will light white when the system is on.
10.   Adjust the volume using the (+) and (–) buttons. Press both buttons to 
mute the sound; press either button to unmute the sound. 
						

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reMOte cOntrOl ButtOns
NOTE: iPod touch and iPhone menu navigation may require 
you to manually put the iPod/iPhone in music mode.
Volume Up
Volume Down
Menu Scroll Down
Menu Select/Enter Mute/Unmute
Menu Scroll Up Menu
Play/Pause
Previous/Rewind  
(Hold for rewind) Next/Fast Forward
 
(Hold for fast forward) Your JBL On Stage Micro III’s LED will display different colors to indicate 
the unit’s status:
status led
led display
state
White – Constant JBL On Stage Micro III is on
White – Flashing JBL On Stage Micro III is muted
Amber – Constant Low battery
Amber – Flashing JBL On Stage Micro III is muted 
and low battery
No LED JBL On Stage Micro III is in 
Standby or off 
						

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ipod/iphone charging
NOTE:  Before  attempting  to  synchronize  your  iPod/iPhone  with  iTunes, 
be  sure  both  your  iPod/iPhone  and  iTunes  are  updated  to  the  latest 
software version.
Before  attempting  to  synchronize,  be  sure  the  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III’s 
USB port is connected to the computer on which your iTunes is located. 1.    Place  your  iPod/iPhone  on  the  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III’s  docking 
connector.  Make  sure  the  iPod/iPhone  is  inserted  all  the  way  onto 
the connector.
2.   Use  your  computer’s  iTunes  software  to  synchronize  the  iPod/
iPhone with iTunes.
3.    When  you’re  finished  synchronizing,  eject  the  iPod/iPhone  from 
iTunes. If you have inserted batteries as explained in the 
JBL On Stage Micro III 
Easy Setup Guide – Step 3, on page 3, you can unplug the JBL On Stage 
Micro III’s power adapter and the unit will operate on battery power. 
While  running  on  battery  power,  the  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III  will 
automatically enter the Standby mode after the system detects no audio 
signal  for  5  minutes.  Upon  detecting  an  audio  signal  the  system  will 
return to normal operation and the LED will light up.
When running on AC power, the JBL On Stage Micro III will automatically 
enter the Standby mode after the system detects no audio signal for 10 
minutes.  As  above,  it  will  return  to  normal  operation  upon  detecting  an 
audio signal, and the LED will light up.
Notes on battery power operation:
  The JBL On Stage Micro III will not charge rechargeable batteries.
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   The  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III  will  not  charge  a  docked  iPod/iPhone 
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while  under  battery  power  unless  it  is  also  connected  to  a  computer 
via a USB cable.
The  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III  will  charge  a  docked  iPod/iPhone  under 
these conditions:
   When  the  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III  is  being  powered  by  its  AC  power 
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adapter
   
When  the  JBL  On  Stage  Micro  III  is  connected  to  a  computer  via  a 
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USB cable
The JBL On Stage Micro III will not charge a docked iPod/iPhone while 
under battery power unless it is also connected to a computer via a USB 
cable. 
						

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No sound (white led is not illuminated): •		Make 	sure 	that 	the 	power 	supply 	is 	properly 	connected 	to 	the 	JBL 	On 	Stage 	Micro 	III	
and to a working AC outlet.
• 		If 	you’re 	using 	battery 	power, 	replace 	all 	four 	batteries 	with 	brand-new 	disposable 	or	
freshly charged rechargeable batteries. The LED will illuminate amber if the batteries 
need replacing.
•		 JBL	On	Stage	Micro	III	is	in	the	energy	conservation	mode	(no	sound	was	detected 	
for at least 10 minutes).
No sound (white led is illuminated): •		Touch	the	Volume	Up	(+)	button	to	increase	the	system	volume. 	
•		 If	you’re	using	a	docked	iPod/iPhone,	make	sure	that	it	is	properly	docked	in	the	JBL 	
On Stage Micro III. 
• 		If 	you’re 	using 	an 	auxiliary 	source, 	make 	sure 	that 	the 	audio 	cable 	is 	properly	
connected to the JBL On Stage Micro III’s Audio In connector and to the source 
component’s audio output.
•		 Make	sure	that	the	iPod	or	source	component	is	not	in	the	Pause	mode,	and	that	its 	
volume control is not turned all the way down.
sound crackles, hisses or is distorted: •		Turn	the	iPod	or	source	component’s	volume	down.
•		 Make	sure	the	iPod’s	EQ	setting	is	set	to	“Off.”
loud hum or buzzing: •		Make	sure	the	audio	cable	is	plugged	all	the	way	into	the	Audio	Input	jack.
•		 Replace	the	audio	cable.
•		 Unplug	the	power	supply	and	connect	it	to	a	different	AC	outlet.
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maximum volume level is reduced: •		JBL	On	Stage	Micro	III	is	in	Battery	Conservation	Mode	(BCM).	Switch	to	AC	power 	
for higher performance.
sound comes from only one speaker: •		Make 	sure 	that 	the 	iPod/iPhone 	is 	properly 	seated 	all 	the 	way 	into 	the 	docking	
connector.
•		 Make	sure	that	the	audio	cable	is	plugged	all	the	way	into	the	Audio	In	jack.
•		 Make	sure	that	the	audio	cable	is	a	stereo	cable. 
						

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specificatiOns
Compatibility:Docking versions of the iPod (including iPod nano 5th generation, iPod \
touch 2nd generation, iPod 
nano 4th generation, iPod classic, iPod touch 1st generation, iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod nano 2nd 
generation, iPod 5th generation, iPhone 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB, iPhone 3GS 16GB, 
32GB, MP3 and CD players, desktop and laptop computers (all platforms)\
Transducers: 2 x 1" JBL Odyssey
™ full-range
Power: 2 watts x 2
Frequency response: 110Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 63dB
Input impedance (Aux): 3k ohms
Input connections: Main connection – iPod and iPhone docking connector; Aux input connec\
tion – 3.5mm (1/8") stereo
 
mini jack
Battery requirement: 4 x AAA, NiMh or alkaline
Power requirement: 6V DC, 1.5A
Power consumption: 10W (maximum)
Dimensions (D x W x H): 6-5/8" x 6-5/8" x 2-1/4" (168mm x 168mm x 54mm)
Weight: 0.8 lb (0.36kg)
Available finishes: Black; white