The JENSEN JBS-500 is a Bluetooth CD music system with a digital FM stereo receiver and remote control, designed for home audio entertainment.
Function Description:
This system serves as a versatile audio player, offering multiple modes for music playback. It includes a CD player for standard audio CDs and MP3-CDs, a USB port for playing MP3 files from a thumb drive and for charging devices, a digital FM stereo receiver for radio listening, Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming from compatible devices, and an auxiliary input for connecting external audio sources. The unit features a main control panel and a full-function remote control for convenient operation. It also incorporates an alarm clock function, allowing users to wake up to a beeping alarm, CD, USB, or FM radio. A sleep timer is available to automatically turn off the unit after a designated period.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Power Requirement:
- AC Adaptor: Input: AC 120V~ 60Hz, Output: DC 12V 2A
- Remote Control: 2 x 1.5V “AAA” (UM-4) batteries
- Frequency Range:
- Radio Band: FM 87.5-108 MHz
- Bluetooth: Version 5.0
- USB Output: DC 5V 1.0A (1000mA) for charging and playback.
- Supported USB File System: FAT32 (up to 128GB memory)
- Supported Audio Format (USB/CD): MP3
- Speakers: Two external speakers connect via dedicated speaker connectors.
- Display: LCD display with adjustable brightness.
- Headphone Jack: Stereo headphone jack for private listening.
- Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm stereo jack for external audio devices.
Usage Features:
- Power On/Off: The unit can be turned on or off (standby mode) using the POWER/STANDBY button on the main unit or remote control.
- Mode Selection: Users can select between CD, USB, Bluetooth, FM, and AUX modes using the MODE button.
- Clock Setting: The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour format, with easy adjustment of hours and minutes via the CLOCK button and navigation buttons.
- Alarm Function (Remote Control Only):
- Set alarm time and wake-up source (BEEP, DISC, USB, or FM).
- Adjust alarm volume level.
- Activate/deactivate the alarm.
- Snooze function temporarily stops the alarm for 10 minutes.
- FM Radio:
- Manual and automatic tuning for radio stations.
- Mono/Stereo selection for FM reception.
- Auto search and program preset channels (up to 40 FM stations).
- Recall preset stations using PRESET+ or numeric keys on the remote.
- CD/MP3-CD Playback:
- Motorized CD tray for loading discs.
- Play/Pause, Stop, Skip (next/previous track), and Search (within track) functions.
- Repeat modes: Repeat 1, Repeat All, Repeat Folder (for MP3-CD/USB), and Random play.
- Program Play: Allows users to program a sequence of tracks (up to 32 CD tracks or 99 MP3 tracks).
- USB Playback and Charging:
- Plays MP3 files from USB thumb drives (FAT32, up to 128GB).
- 1A USB charging port for smart phones and portable devices, active in Standby and USB modes.
- Bluetooth Connectivity:
- Pairing (linking) with Bluetooth-enabled devices (e.g., cell phones, tablets, computers).
- Wireless audio streaming from paired devices.
- Skip (next/previous song) and Play/Pause functions via the unit or remote.
- Auxiliary Input: Connect external audio devices using a 3.5mm audio cable.
- Volume Control: Adjustable via a rotary knob on the main unit or VOLUME ∧/∨ buttons on the remote control.
- Sound Enhancement (Remote Control Only):
- Preset EQ modes: Classic, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Flat.
- XBASS function for enhanced bass effects.
- Mute Function (Remote Control Only): Temporarily mutes sound output.
- Sleep Operation (Remote Control Only): Sets a timer (10 to 120 minutes) for the unit to automatically turn off.
- Display Brightness (Remote Control Only): Adjusts LCD display brightness (Medium, DIM, Bright).
Maintenance Features:
- General Care: Avoid excessive force, shock, dust, or extreme temperatures. Do not tamper with internal components.
- Cleaning: Clean the unit with a dry cloth. For dusty cabinets, use a soft dry dust cloth; for fingerprints on the front panel, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with mild soap and water solution. Do not use solvents, detergents, wax, polish sprays, or abrasive cloths.
- CD Cleaning: If CD playback issues occur, clean the disc's bottom surface from the center outwards with a soft cleaning cloth.
- Troubleshooting Guide: Provides solutions for common issues such as no power, no Bluetooth sound, no radio sound, CD player malfunctions, audio disc skipping, intermittent sound, and distorted sound.
- Resetting the Unit: In case of erratic operation, unplug the AC-DC adaptor for 60 seconds, then plug it back in. The clock and alarm will need to be reset after a reset.