JBL Bar 5.1 Surround User Manual

BAR 5.1 SURROUND

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround (soundbar and subwoofer) has been designed for use with 100-240 volt, 50/60 Hz AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your

product is intended can create a safety and re hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specic model or about the line voltage in your area, contact your retailer or customer service representative

before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied

with your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be

used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets, or place heavy objects on

them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord that meets factory specications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use this speaker for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modication to the product will void your warranty. If water accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2

1. INTRODUCTION 4

2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX 4

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5

3.1 SOUNDBAR 5

3.2 SUBWOOFER 6

3.3 REMOTE CONTROL 6

4. PLACE 7

4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 7

4.2 WALL-MOUNTING 7

7. SOUND SETTINGS 14

8. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 15

9. SOFTWARE UPDATE 15

10. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 16

11. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 16

12. TROUBLESHOOTING 17

13. TRADEMARKS 19

5. CONNECT 8

5.1 TV CONNECTION 8

5.2 DIGITAL DEVICE CONNECTION 8

5.3 CONNECTION WITH YOUR HOME NETWORK 8

5.4 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 10

6. PLAY 11

6.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP 11

6.2 FIRST-TIME SETUP 11

6.3 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE 12

6.4 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE 12

6.5 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE 13

6.6 PLAY THROUGH CHROMECAST 13

6.7 PLAY THROUGH AIRPLAY 13

6.8 MULTI-ROOM PLAYBACK 13

14. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE 20

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Thank you for purchasing the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround (soundbar

and subwoofer) which is designed to bring an extraordinary sound experience to your home entertainment system. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read through this manual, which

describes the product and includes step-by-step instructions for setting up and getting started.

This product may have an important software update available. Please follow the instructions to connect the product to the Internet to ensure that your product has the latest updates.

Designs and specications are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions about the soundbar, installation or operation, please contact your retailer or customer service representative, or visit our website: www.jbl.com.

Unpack the box carefully and ensure that the following parts are included. If any part is damaged or missing, do not use it and contact your retailer or customer service representative.

Sound bar

Subwoofer

Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)

Power cord*

x 2

* Power cord quantity and plug type vary region.

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HDMI cable

Wall-mounting kit

Product information & wall-mounting template

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3.1 Soundbar

Controls

1 42 3

1) (Power)

• Switch on or to standby

2) -/+ (Volume)

• Decrease or increase the volume

• Press and hold to decrease or increase the volume

continuously.

• Press the two buttons together to mute or unmute.

3) Microphone

• For audio calibration (Automatic Multibeam Calibration

(AMC))

4) (Source)

• Select a sound source: TV (default, for TV connection

where the connector is prioritized over the connector), Bluetooth or HDMI IN

5) Status display

Rear connectors

1 2 3 4 5 6

• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

• USB connector for software update

• Connect to a USB storage device for MP3 le playback

(for US version only)

• Connect to the optical output on your TV or digital device

• Connect to your home network through an Ethernet

cable

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• Connect to the HDMI ARC input on your TV

3.3 Remote control

• Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device

3.2 Subwoofer

• Connection status indicator

Solid white Connected to the soundbar

Fast ashing white Pairing mode

Slow ashing white

Solid amber Standby mode

• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

Reconnecting or exiting the pairing mode

• Switch on or to standby

• Select the TV source (for TV connection where the

connector is prioritized over the

connector)

3) (Bluetooth)

• Select the Bluetooth source

• Press and hold to connect another Bluetooth device

• Select the bass level for subwoofer: 1/2/3 (default)/4/5

5) HDMI

• Select the source

6) + / -

• Increase or decrease the volume

• Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume

continuously.

7) (Mute)

• Mute/unmute

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4. PLACE

4.1 Desktop placement

Place the soundbar and subwoofer on a at and stable surface. Make sure that the subwoofer is at least 3 ft (1 m) away from the soundbar, and 4” (10 cm) away from the wall.

> 10cm/4”

1m/3ft

4.2 Wall-mounting

1b)

≤8 mm/

0.31"

≥30 mm/1.18"

>2” (50mm)

1c)

4mm/

0.16"

1a)

NOTES:

− The power cord shall be properly connected to power.

− Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar or subwoofer.

− Make sure that the distance between the subwoofer and the soundbar

is less than 20 ft (6 m).

1. Preparation:

a) With a minimum distance of 2” (50mm) from your TV, stick

the supplied wall-mounting template to a wall by using

adhesive tapes.

b) Use your ballpen tip to mark the screw holder location.

Remove the template.

c) On the marked location, drill a 4 mm/0.16” hole.

2. Install the support for wall-mounting bracket.

3. With the screw, fasten the wall-mounting bracket onto the

bottom of the soundbar.

4. Mount the soundbar.

NOTES:

− Make sure that the wall can support the weight of the soundbar.

− Install on a vertical wall only.

− Avoid a location under high temperature or humidity.

− Before wall-mounting, make sure that cables can be properly

connected between the soundbar and external devices.

− Before wall-mounting, make sure that the soundbar is unplugged from power. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

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