How to connect the SoundJet R2 to an audio source – Avantree Support

Connect SoundJet R2 to Your Audio Source

Connect your SoundJet R2 to an airplane entertainment system, a device with a 3.5mm AUX audio output, or a compatible USB audio port. Choose your setup below to see the instructions and connection images.

Choose Your Audio Source

Airplane Entertainment System Connect to an airplane seat's headphone jack.

Find the Headphone Jack

Locate the audio output on your airplane seat or in-flight entertainment screen.

Connect the SoundJet R2

Plug the SoundJet R2 directly into a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. If the airplane uses a dual-prong audio socket, use the airplane adapter.

SoundJet R2 connected directly to an in-flight entertainment screen through a standard 3.5mm headphone jack

Standard 3.5mm headphone jack — plug in directly.

SoundJet R2 connected to a dual-prong airplane headphone socket using an airplane audio adapter

Dual-prong airplane socket — use the airplane adapter.

Tip: The airplane adapter is only necessary when the seat has a compatible dual-prong headphone socket.

3.5mm AUX Audio Source Connect to a TV or another device with a headphone output.

Locate the Headphone Output

Find the 3.5mm headphone or audio output on your TV or other audio source.

Plug In SoundJet R2

Insert the SoundJet R2's 3.5mm connector into the headphone output.

Diagram showing a TV's 3.5mm headphone output used to connect the SoundJet R2

Connect SoundJet R2 to the TV's headphone output, usually marked with a headphone symbol.

Important: Use an audio output port, not an AUX input port. Some TVs may mute their built-in speakers when headphones are connected.

USB Audio Source Connect to a computer with a compatible USB audio port.

Connect SoundJet R2 to Your Computer

Use a compatible USB connection to connect the SoundJet R2 to your computer.

SoundJet R2 connected to a laptop through a USB cable

USB connection between SoundJet R2 and a laptop.

Select SoundJet R2 as the Audio Output

Open your computer's sound settings and select Avantree SoundJet R2 as the audio output.

Note: Not every USB port supports audio output. Use a compatible USB audio source and cable.

VIEW PC SETUP GUIDE →

Next: Connect Your Bluetooth Headphones

Once the SoundJet R2 is connected to your audio source, turn it on and pair it with your Bluetooth headphones. Play audio from your source to test the connection.

HOW TO PAIR AIRPODS →

Connected Everything but No Sound?

Make sure your Bluetooth headphones are connected to the SoundJet R2.
Confirm your audio source is playing and the volume is not muted.
For a 3.5mm connection, check that SoundJet R2 is plugged into an audio output port.
For USB audio, select SoundJet R2 as your computer's audio output.
If the headphones will not connect, reset the SoundJet R2 and try pairing again.

RESET SOUNDJET R2 → VIEW USER MANUAL →

Still Need Help?

Tell us which audio source you're using, how the SoundJet R2 is connected, and which Bluetooth headphones you have.

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