JBL Authentics L16 User manual

Authentics L16

Owner’s Manual

Authentics L16

INTRODUCTION 3

DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 3

INCLUDED ITEMS 3

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4

JBL AUTHENTICS L16 TOP PANEL CONTROLS 4

JBL AUTHENTICS L16 BOTTOM PANEL CONTROLS 5

PLACING THE JBL AUTHENTICS L16 SYSTEM 6

CONNECTIONS 6

POWER CONNECTION 6

WI-FI CONNECTION 6

OPERATION 9

Table of Contents

TURNING THE JBL AUTHENTICS L16 ON AND OFF 9

ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM’S VOLUME 9

MUTING THE SYSTEM 9

SWITCHING SOURCES 9

OPERATING THROUGH BLUETOOTH 10

OPERATING THROUGH NFC 10

OPERATING THROUGH APPLE AIRPLAY

OPERATING THROUGH DLNA

OPERATING THROUGH AUX INPUT 11

OPERATING THROUGH PHONO/RCA INPUT 12

OPERATING THROUGH DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT 12

WEB PAGE FUNCTIONS 12

CHARGING DEVICES THROUGH QI 12

JBL MUSIC APP 13

FIRMWARE UPGRADE AND FACTORY SETTING RESET 13

LED INDICATION TABLE 14

TROUBLESHOOTING 15

SPECIFICATIONS 16

Authentics L16

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JBL Authentics L16 home audio system, with which you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The audio system is designed to provide excitement and power to the listening experience in your living room.

To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new audio system, we request you to take a few minutes to read through this manual, which:

• Contains a description of the features of the JBL Authentics L16

• Lists the items included in the box

• Describes the JBL Authentics L16 and its

components

• Includes step-by-step instructions that will help you set up and get started with the audio system

A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various

controls will allow you to take advantage of all the power and

refinement of the JBL Authentics L16.

product, its installation or its operation, please contact your

retailer or custom installer, or visit our website, www.jbl.com

Description and Features

JBL Authentics L16 is an affordable wireless speaker system with an iconic design that allows you to stream music with quality sound. The JBL Authentics L16 is a complete home theater audio system that includes:

• A powered three-way stereo speaker with wireless audio playback and control

• Wireless audio playback with AirPlay Bluetooth

The JBL Authentics L16 audio system contains two midrange speakers, two woofers, and two tweeters to provide you with an excellent listening experience. The audio system can receive input wirelessly, helping you place the system anywhere in your room without any wires.

, DLNA® and

Included Items

The JBL Authentics L16 audio system includes the following items in the package:

• JBL Authentics L16 audio system

• Regional power cord (varies depending on country)

NOTE: There is a grille that covers the speakers of the audio system. If you want to give a different look to your Authentics L16 audio system, you can buy grilles of different colors (check www.jbl.com for details and availability in your region).

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Refer the following illustrations to remove the grille of your Authentics L16 audio system.

Controls and Connections

The JBL Authentics system controls and connections are available on the top and bottom panels of the system.

JBL Authentics L16 Top Panel Controls

On the top-right corner of the system, you will be able to locate the Power button and Volume tuner.

Power button: To switch the system ON, press the Power button. The power indicator on the system will turn white and remain on while the system is in Operational mode. To switch the system into Standby, press the Power button again. To restore the settings to the factory defaults, press and hold the Power button for at least 10 seconds.

Volume tuner: Use the Volume tuner to increase/decrease the volume level of the audio system. Rotate the tuner clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the volume level. The volume level is indicated by 10 white LEDs. Each LED indicates 10 percent of the maximum volume level.

NOTE: The system volume has 40 steps, with 0 being mute. The default volume setting is the 12

Source button: To switch between the sources, press the

Source button. The system stops or pauses audio input from the last source and attempts to connect to the new source.

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NFC: The system also supports Near Field Communication (NFC) for Bluetooth auto-pairing. Place the mobile device near the NFC logo on the top-front of the system to pair or unpair.

The top panel of the JBL Authentics L16 contains the following controls at the center, covered by a lid. The controls can be accessed by removing the lid:

• Two USB Ports

• Aux in

• WPS button

Aux in: The audio system includes a 3.5 mm stereo mini analog auxiliary input. It accepts MP3, DVD, cassettes, or CD players when plugged in with an appropriate auxiliary cable.

WPS: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button helps your device establish a secure wireless connection easily to any WPS-enabled router.

JBL Authentics L16 Bottom Panel Controls

The bottom panel of the JBL Authentics L16 audio system provides the following controls:

• Grounding

• Phono in

• Line Level/Phono MC/Phono MM

• Optical

• Power

• ON/OFF

USB ports: The USB ports available on the JBL Authentics L16 audio system are used for App communication and charging other devices, such as mobile phones or iOS devices. The system can charge other devices during Operational, Sleep, and Standby modes. The two USB ports are designed to function simultaneously. The system will produce a sound prompt if any device is connected for normal USB charging. No sound prompt is heard when plugging devices into the iPad USB port.

GROUNDING

PHONO MC PHONO MM

ON / OFFPOWEROPTICALPHONO IN LINE LEVEL

Grounding: If you are connecting a turntable to the phono/ RCA input, connect the turntable’s grounding wire to this terminal.

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Phono/RCA input: The JBL Authentics L16 audio system has an analog Phono/RCA input (stereo audio). A physical switch is provided to switch between moving-coil, moving-magnet, and line level input. Connect the left and right outputs from your turntable into these input connectors.

Line Level/Phono MC/Phono MM selector switch: Set this switch to the correct input level of the device connected to the Phono/RCA input. If you are connecting a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge, a high-output moving coil cartridge, or a moving coil cartridge with a step up transformer, set this switch to Phono MM. If you are connecting a turntable with a moving-coil cartridge, set this switch to Phono MC. For most other devices, set this switch to Line Level.

IMPORTANT: If you set this switch to the incorrect level, your JBL Authentics L16 may automatically power down into protect mode to avoid damage.

Optical input: If your TV, disc player, or cable/satellite tuner

has an optical digital output, use an optical cable (not included) to connect it here.

Power: This is the power inlet to provide power for the system to function. Connect the included power cord here.

ON/OFF: You can use this switch to connect or disconnect AC power to the system.

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Connections

The JBL Authentics L16 depends on various connections to work.

Power Connection

To connect the system to the power source:

1. Connect the supplied AC power cord into the power connector on the bottom panel of the system.

2. Plug the cord into an active, unswitched AC outlet.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components.

Wi-Fi Connection

You can connect your JBL Authentics L16 to Wi-Fi compatible devices through several methods:

• JBL Music app – If you have installed the JBL Music app on your iOS or Android device

• WPS – If you have a WPS-enabled router

• iOS Wireless Wi-Fi sharing – If you have an iPhone,

iPod touch, or iPad running iOS version 5.0 or higher with Bluetooth

• iOS Wi-Fi sharing with cable – If you have an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad running iOS version 5.0 or higher and a USB to 30 pin or USB to Lightning cable

System

The audio system is not a portable device and needs to be installed in a specific place in your room to provide you with the best possible music experience. We recommend placing the audio system on a table to enjoy better sound clarity.

The JBL Authentics L16 has been designed alongside the optional JBL stand (sold separately). The floor stand positions your JBL Authentics L16 at the optimal listening height and provides cable management clips for a clutter-free look. Check www.jbl.com to see if the stand is available in your region.

• Manual Connect mode – If you have an Android device, Mac or PC

JBL Music App

To connect your JBL Authentics L16 to the Wi-Fi network:

1. Download the JBL Music app and open it.

2. Press + from the dashboard.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions.

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