plastic tab protecting the battery at the bottom of
the remo
te
1)
Power on/Standby
2)
Bluetooth
3)
HDMI
4)
Aux-in
5)
Optical
6)
Audio feedback on/off
7)
Mute
8)
Volume+/-
9)
Bass volume+
1
0)
Harman Display Surround
11)
Stereo
12)
Harman volume
contro
l.
ARC
co
ntrol, remove the
/-
2b. Cinema Base top panel
2c. Cinema Base rear panel
1)
Power on/Standby
2)
Source selection
3)
Volume +
4)
Surround mode
5)
Bluetooth source/Pairing
Sour
ce
LED behavior Color
Aux-in
Optical
HDMI
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audio
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(ARC)
in
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le
included
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TV
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Note: Please ensure your television features HOM I Audio Return Channel
before using the HOM I connection. Refer to your television owner's manual
activate the feature. If you are not getting audio while using HDMI on your
te
levision, please use an optical
Note: After you are done with your installation and source connections, please
ensure the power switch on the soundbase is on before operating the system.
or
analog connection instead.
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(ARC)
to
@ Bluetooth pairing
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No
device
Pairing
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connected
mode
connected
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LED
behavior
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@ Stereo/Harman Display Surround
Stereo mode
Harman Display
Surround
-------------------
'
'
'
(;)
@ TV placement
LED
behavior
Warning Note: Please be careful while placing/moving the TV foot.
scratch/damage the leather casing at the
Note: Maximum
are recommended
weights
up
1V
Stand Size
to
to
1501bs (68kg).
top
of
your Cinema Base.
I
1+4-----
(L
fit within the designated area. Cinema
23"
(585mm)-------.t
x
W):
23" x 13.5" (585mm x 342mm).
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e supports
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may
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1V
stands
1Vs
with
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CZJ
Charging external devices
Note: USB
support direct-connect audio streaming.
is
designed for charging and software updates
® Remote learning feature
The Cinema Base has the ability
(IR)
codes of your
Get your Cinema Base to controi1V volume
simple procedure:
1.
Press and hold the
learning mode (the
VOLUME+:
2.
'Volume
3. VOLUME - : Press 'Volume
'Volume-'
4. MUTE: Press 'Volume+' and 'Volume - ' together
then press 'Mute' on the
IR
1V
remote control.
top
LED
Press 'Volume+' on the soundbase and then press
+'
on the
on the
1V
remote control.
1V
remote control.
to
learn the volume control and power infrared
(in
operational mode) using this
panei'Surround' key until the system enters
will blink orange).
-'
on
the soundbase and then press
1V
remote control.
only.
USB will not
on
the soundbase and
5. POWER: Power On your soundbase
sound base and then pressing the 'Power' key on the
Note: After each
will turn white for 1 second. The Cinema Base is ready
key after the white
Press and hold the panei'Surround' key again
(the orange LED will stop blinking).
1V
IR
code
LED
by
pressing the 'Power' key on the
1V
remote control.
is
successfully learned the blinking orange LED
to
learn the next
disappears and the blinking orange
to
exit learning mode
LED
restarts.
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®
• Frequency response: 45Hz - 20kHz
• Maximum SPL: 1
• Total amplifier power:
• Speakers: left and right 2.5" (65mm) full range drivers
dual3.5"
and
y®
• Dolb
• One HDMI'M
• Bluetooth® connectivity
• One stereo analog-audio input
• One optical digital input
• One USB
• One subwoofer output (optional external subwoofer
• Dimensions: (L x W x
• Weight: 17.61b (8kg)
• Maximum TV weight:
• Maximum TV stand size: (L x
Digital Decoding
port
OOdB
240W
(90mm) subwoofers
output
with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
for device charging and software update
H):
23.6" x 15.8" x 4" (600 x 401.6 x 1 02mm)
1501bs
(68kg)
W):
23" x 13.5" (585 x 342mm)
not
included)
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International
Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names
of
are those
Manufactured under license from Dol
symbol are trademarks
The terms HDMI, the HDMI Iogo, and High-Definition Multimed ia Interfa
are trademarks or registered trademarks
United States and other countries.
their respective owners.
by
of
Dolby Laboratories.
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
ce
of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the
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Cinema Base
2.2 channel all-in-one soundbase for television
Home theater sound now fits under your TV
Designed to complement your flat-screen TV, the JBL Cinema Base projects stunning virtual
surround sound from a sleek, self-contained package. It connects with a single cable to your
TV using HDMI
smartphones or tablets. Its all-in-one form is designed to fit under most TVs up to 60".
It features Harman Volume, which keeps sudden volume changes from disrupting the
experience. It can learn any TV remote volume control, giving you simplified control over your
cinema experience.
®
, optical or analog connection, and plays music wirelessly from Bluetooth®
Features
Convenient “pedestal” sound system for
your TV – no wall-mounting required
Flexible all-in-one design supports most
TVs up to 60"
Experience high-performance JBL sound with
built-in dual subwoofers for added impact
Simple one-cable connection to your TV
with HDMI
No more loud commercials – Harman Volume
keeps your sound levels consistent
Big movie sound with Dolby
Harman Display Surround sound
Stream music from your smartphone or
tablet with Bluetooth
Charge each of your mobile devices with
convenient built-in USB charging port
Simplify your experience by using your
existing TV remote control to operate the
soundbase
®
ARC or optical
®
®
Digital and
wireless audio
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Cinema Base
2.2 channel all-in-one soundbase for television
Audio
JBL Cinema Base includes left and right 65mm (2.5") full range drivers and dual 90mm
(3.5") subwoofers
Total Cinema Base amplifier power: 240W
Sound processing
Harman Display Surround mode creates a complete virtual surround sound experience without
any extra speakers or wires
Two-channel stereo mode for traditional stereo playback
®
Dolby
Digital Decoding
Harman Volume helps you maintain the same volume level, no matter what you’re watching – be it
a film, TV show or TV commercial
Connectivity
One HDMI
Bluetooth
One stereo analog-audio input
One optical digital input
®
output with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
®
connectivity
One USB port for mobile device charging and software update
Ease of use
An included IR remote allows you to conveniently control all JBL Cinema Base functionality
Program the JBL Cinema Base to obey your TV remote's volume and power commands, so a single
remote can control your whole home theater system
Independent subwoofer level control from the remote control
Audio feedback allowing direct audio confirmation for some operations of the Cinema Base, like
Harman Volume
ompact all-in-one footprint designed to support most existing television stands on the market
C
up to 60"
What’s in the box:
1 Cinema Base soundbase
1 Remote control
1 Power cable
®
1 HDMI
cable
1 Optical cable
1 Analog 3.5mm audio cable
1 Safety sheet
1 Quick-start Guide
Product specifications:
Dimensions
Soundbase (L x W x H): 23.6" x 15.8" x 4"
(600mm x 401.6mm x 102mm)
Weight: 17.6lb (8kg)
Packaging (L x W x H): 27.3" x 7.2" x 20.7"
(694mm x 183mm x 526mm)
Gross Weight: 22.5lbs (10.22kg)
Soundbase Audio Specifications
System frequency response: 45Hz–20kHz
Maximum SPL: 100dB
Power output: >240W
Maximum TV Weight
Weight: Up to 150lbs (68kg)
Maximum TV Stand Size
L x W: 23" x 13.5" (585mm x 342mm)
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com