2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4. WIRING AND POWER ON ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
4.2. Power on ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 Side panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
6. USING YOUR RALLAYBAR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.1 Bluetooth connection ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.2 USB Connection ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.3 AUX connection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
7.6 Party Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Congratulations on your purchase! This manual includes
information about “RALLYBAR S”, “RALLYBAR” and “RALLYBAR
XL” speakers. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read
this manual, which describes general installation guidelines and
operation instructions. Please note that proper installation of
mobile audio and video components require qualified experience
with mechanical and electrical procedures. If you do not have the
knowledge and tools to successfully perform this installation, we
strongly recommend consulting an authorized JBL dealer about
your installation options.
2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX
×1
×2
1x Soundbar2x Short M8 screws
2x Security cables 2x Short M5 screws
1xSmall Wrench2x Long M5 screws
1 x L- Small Allen wrench2x M5 screw nuts
1xT-handle hex wrench4X Flat washers
2x Straps with Velcro 2X C -Clamps (2")
1X G -Clamp2X C -Clamps (1.75")
1x Keychain2X Thick rubber strips
1x 12ft (3.66m) power/
ground wire harness
2x Rubber top covers1x Quick start guide
2x Mount cleats1x Safety sheet &warranty card
×2
×2
×1×1
(for 1.5" pole)
2x Thin rubber strips
(for 2" &1.75" pole)
×1
×1
×2
×2
×2
×4
×2
×1×1
×2
×2
3.2 Product Mounting
1) Top mount view
2) Back mount view
×1
×2
×2
×2
3) Mounting Steps
Step 1 -Choose cleat mounting positions on soundbar.
Note: There are 4 (RALLYBAR /RALLYBAR S), or 8 (RALLYBAR
XL) mounting positions for left cleat and right cleat;
RALLYBAR&RALLYBAR S
112
RALLYBAR XL
1 2 3 4
Step 2-put cleat on soundbar
2
1 2 3 4
3. PRODUCT INSTALLATION
3.1 Product Dimensions
RALLYBAR&RALLYBAR S
RALLYBAR XL
21-5/32"
(537.5mm)
35-11/32"
(897.5mm)
5"
(126.7mm)
5-5/16"
(135.2mm)
4-5/8"
(118mm)
5"
(126.7mm)
5-5/16"
(135.2mm)
4-5/8"
(118mm)
1
2
Step 3 -Choose C-Clamps and rubbers based on your
pole size.
Option1:
2"2"
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Option2:
MOUNT –CLAMP&POLE
MOUNT–CLAMP &POLE
Step 5-Safety Cable
Loose the safety cable screws
1.75"
Option3:
1.75"
Step4 -Mount soundbar on the pole.
1
2
1.75"
1.5"
Tight the safety cable screws
Note: Before using the L-hex wrench to tighten the cable,
please make sure the distance is over 2"(50mm) from the cable
end.
>2"(50mm)
1
2
3
3
4
Remarks: JBL logo badge is rotatable.
4. WIRING AND POWER ON
4.1. WIRING
Power: Connect the red +12V power wire in the wire harness
to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery. The wire harness
includes an inline 25A ATC fuse (RALLYBAR&RALLYABR S) or
40A ATC fuse (RALLYBAR XL), and 5/16" ring terminals. The ring
terminals can be cut off if they’re not needed, but the fuse should
always be kept within 18"(457mm) of the battery
Ground: Connect the black GND wire in the wire harness to bare
metal of the vehicle’s chassis, such as at a seat belt bolt.
NOTE: 1. Use the provided power wire harness only 2. If
possible, remove any paint from the chassis for best contact. It
is recommended to use a star washer below the ring connector
0°
270°
90°
180°
for a secure connection; 2. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to
avoid an electrical short.
Plug-in: Plug the power connector into the “Power” port on side
of the speaker.
Main Power Switch: Press the main power switch on the side
panel to turn on and turn off the speaker.
Once turn on the main power, the Power button(on the bottom
backlight will be white color and start to get slow flash, which
shows the speaker is on Deep standby mode.
Off
2
Note: on the Deep standby mode, only the MAP Light can be
turned on/off by short pressing light button.
Press Power button: Press the power button, the backlight of
the power button will become constant white, which shows that
the speaker is on operation mode.
On
1
6
1. USB
• Connect to a USB storage device.
2. Aux-in
• Connect to an external audio device through a 3.5mm audio
cable (not supplied).
3. Aux-out
• Connect to a secondary soundbar, amplified Subwoofer
through a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied)
4. Power
• Connect to vehicle battery.
5. Main Power Switch
• Press to switch power on and power off.
power off.
6. Input Level
• Provides 3 different Gain settings when use AUX-IN to
connect with head unit: 2V, 4V, and 6V. (2Vrms: 0.35Vrms 2Vrms; 4Vrms: 0.7Vrms - 4Vrms; 6Vrms: 1.05Vrms - 6Vrms)
4
5
is power on, is
5.2 Bottom Panel
123 4
5 6 7
Off
White (Flashing)
White (Constant)
Red (Constant) (15 seconds)
×1
3
Main power switch is off
Main power switch is on(Deep standby mode)
Operation mode on
Protection: OVP/UVP/OTP
NO. BUTTONShort Press Long press
1
2
3
4
Press to decrease
the volume level one
by one
Press to play or pause
the music.;
Press twice to play the
next track.;
Press three times to
play the previous track.
Press to increase
the volume level one
by one
decreasing volume
continually (Press and
hold 1 second)
Increasing volume
continually (Press and
hold 1 second)
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NO. BUTTONShort Press Long press
AUX-INCONNECTION
4
5
6
7 MAP Lights
Press to switch
MAP lights based
on sequence:
100% brightness ->
50%brightness -> OFF
Press to enter
Bluetooth pairing
mode.
Press to switch
between Operation
mode and Deep
standby mode
Press and hold for
2 seconds to switch
light show patterns
based o n sequence:
Rock -> Flow -> Cross
-> Ripple -> Flash ->
Static1 -> Static2 -> Mix
-> DIY -> OFF
Press and hold for
5seconds to disconnect
all Bluetooth devices
and enter Bluetooth
pairing mode
To terminate the Bluetooth-enabled device:
• Turn off this speaker.
• Disable Bluetooth on your device; or Move this speaker
beyond the Bluetooth operational range.
To reconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device:
• When you turn on this speaker next time, it tries to reconnect
the last connected device automatically;
• If not, manually select “JBL RALLYBAR”, ”JBL RALLYBAR S”
or “JBL RALLYBAR XL” on your Bluetooth device to start a
connection
6.2 USB Connection
With your RALLYBAR, you can enjoy music that is stored on
a USB storage device such as an MP3 player. Plug your USB
storage device into the USB port of your RALLYBAR. The music
will play automatically. If not, please check if the USB device
contains playable audio contents.
6. USING YOUR RALLAYBAR
6.1 Bluetooth connection
You can use your RALLYBAR as an external speaker for your
Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet.
to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
1) Press
2) Select “JBL RALLYBAR”, “JBL RALLYBAR S” or “JBL
RALLYBARXL” to connect.
3) Once successfully connected, audio will stream from your
Bluetooth device to this speaker.
1
< 10 m (33 ft)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
2
Off
White (Constant)
Blue (Constant)
Blue (Flashing)
Notes:
– This speaker can memorize a maximum of 8 paired devices. The
ninth paired device will replace the first one.
– Bluetooth performance can be affected by the distance between
this product and your Bluetooth device and the environment of
operation.
DEVICES
JBL RALLYBAR
JBL RALLYBAR S
JBL RALLYBAR XL
Power off
In operation mode But no
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth connected
Bluetooth pairing
Supported Audio Format
ExtensionCodecSample rateBitrate
WAVPCM44.1KHz ~
LPCM 44.1KHz ~
MP3MPEG1 layer1/2/3 32KHz ~
MPEG2 layer1/2/3 16KHz ~
MPEG2.5 layer38KHz ~
192KHz
192KHz
48KHz
24KHz
12KHz
Tip:
1. The speaker plays audio files on the USB storage device from
the root folder to the last level of subfolders in alphabetical
sequence. Up to 8 levels of subfolders are supported.
2. Supported USB Drive File System: FAT16, FAT32
6.3 AUX connection
6.3.1 Aux-In connection
1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to:
• the Aux-out port of your portable audio device or headunit in
the car.
• the AUX-in port of this speaker
2. Turn on your portable audio device or head unit and it starts playing.
Aux-in
1
< 5Mbps
< 5Mbps
32Kbps ~
320Kbps
8Kbps ~
160Kbps
8Kbps ~
160Kbps
2
5
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Notes:
MAP LIGHTS
- if use Aux-in to connect the head unit and this speaker, you may
need a RCA to 3.5mm cable or adapter (not supplied).
- there are 3 different INPUT LEVEL options to choose from when
use AUX-IN to connect with head unit to avoid noise: 2Vrms
(0.35Vrms - 2Vrms); 4Vrms (0.7Vrms - 4Vrms); 6Vrms (1.05Vrms 6Vrms).
6.3.2 Aux-out connection
There is Aux-out available for you to connect with external speaker
or subwoofer (for example, JBL BASSPRO GO, which is sold
separately on www.jbl.com).
1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to:
• the Aux-out port of RALLYBAR
• the AUX-in port of external speaker or subwoofer
Aux-out
Bluetooth source is
playing
AUX-in
Need press play/
Source
pause button on
RALLYBAR to stop
the music from
Bluetooth source and
play the music from
Aux-in source directly
Source Situation 3: When there is AUX-IN connection
on soundbar.
AUX-IN source is
USB Disk Source USB disk can break in and play directly
Bluetooth Source Bluetooth source can break-in and play directly.
playing
Bluetooth
source is
not playing
Aux-in source
can break-in
and play
directly.
Remarks
Control buttons
(PLAY /PAUSE,
VOLME +;
VOLUME -)
on soundbar
will control
the Bluetooth
source
AUX-IN source is
not playing
7. ADVANCED USAGE
6.4 Source Priority
1. 1st priority - USB disk >2nd Priority -Bluetooth >3rd Priority
Aux-in, only one source will play at one time.
2. Higher priority can break in lower priority source; Starting a source
with higher priority will always interrupt a source with lower priority.
Source Situation 1: when USB disk is on soundbar.
USB disk source
is playing
Bluetooth
if Bluetooth source
Source
want to play, user
need press play/
pause button on the
RALLYBAR to stop the
music from USB disk,
then play the music
from Bluetooth source
AUX-in
Need press play/
Source
pause button on
RALLYBAR to stop
the music from USB
Disk and play the
music from Aux-in
source directly
Source Situation 2: when there is Bluetooth connection
on soundbar.
Bluetooth source is
playing
USB disk
1. plug in the USB
Source
disk, the music from
USB disk will start
playing directly
2. if USB disk already
on RALLYBAR and
Bluetooth source is
playing, Pressing play/
pause button on the
RALLYBAR will stop
the Bluetooth music
and play the music
from USB disk
USB disk
source is
not playing
Bluetooth
source can
break-in
directly
Aux-in source
can break-in
and play
directly.
Bluetooth
source is
not playing
USB disk
source can
break-in
directly
Remarks
Control buttons
(PLAY /PAUSE,
VOLME +;
VOLUME -)
on soundbar
will control
the USB disk
source
Remarks
Control buttons
(PLAY /PAUSE,
VOLME +;
VOLUME -)
on soundbar
will control
the USB disk
source
7.1 MAP Lights Effect
Short Press
100% brightness, Map Lights on at 50%brightness, Off
map light
to switch MAP lights effect: Map Lights on at
100% brightness
×1
50% brightness
×1
7.2 RGB Lights Effect
button and hold for 2 seconds to select your preferred
- Press and hold the
2 seconds to quickly turn off the RGB lights on front.
- the DIY pattern will be your latest saved Pattern based on your
RGB Light DIY setting
and buttons simultaneously
7.3 RGB Lights Brightness Setting
7.4 RGB Lights DIY Setting
RGB Light
RGB Light
ButtonPress Behaviors
Button Backlights Status
Off
White (Constant)
White (Flashing)
RGB Light Brightness Adjustment Level
Level 1: Minimal
Level 2: 50% Brightness
Level 3: 70% Brightness
Level 4: Max Brightness
1. Press and hold and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds
to enter or exit from RGB lights brightness menu mode
2. Short press
decrease from current brightness level
3. press
to save the Brightness selection and exit from the
Brightness menu mode
Notes:
- when in RGB lights brightness menu mode, the backlights of the
, and buttons will be white flashing status.
- There are 4 levels brightness selection: Minimal, 50%, 70%, Max
- the brightness level selection is for all RGB lights patterns.
- if there is no action in the brightness menu mode over 2 minutes,
RGB lights brightness menu mode will automatically exit but
brightness adjustment will not be saved.
- Press
and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to exist,
brightness adjustment will not be saved.
- Only press
could be finally saved.
- if press the main power switch to shut down the speaker directly,
the brightness adjustment will not be saved properly for next
time usage, only user press the power button to enter the deep
standby mode first then press the main power switch to shut
down power, then DIY setting will be finally saved.
RGB Light Brightness Setting Mode
Power off
In operation mode
1. In RGB Light DIY menu
mode
2. In RGB Brightness menu
mode
to increase the brightness level; press to
button to confirm, then the brightness adjustment
ButtonPress Behaviors
Button Backlights Status
Off
White (Constant)
White (Flashing)
Off
White (Constant)
Blue (Constant)
1. Rock
2. Flow
3. Cross
4. Ripple
Light Pattern
5. Static
6. Mix
1. Press and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to enter or
exit RGB Lights DIY menu.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
5. Press
6. Press
7. Press
Notes:
- when in RGB lights DIY menu mode, the backlights of the
- if there is no action in the RGB lights DIY menu mode over
7
or buttons to choose from 6 Light pattern: Rock,
Flow, Cross, Ripple, Static and Mix.
button to confirm the pattern selection and enter the
Primary Color Zone menu at the same time
or buttons to choose from 9 Light colors:
Aquamarine, Blue, Green, Orang, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
and Off.
button to confirm the Primary color selection and
enter the Secondary Color Zone menu at the same time.
or buttons to choose from 9 Light colors:
Aquamarine, Blue, Green, Orang, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
and Off.
button to confirm the secondary color selection and
exit RGB Lights DIY menu.
and buttons will be white flashing status, the backlight of
button will be constant Blue at the same time.
2 minutes, RGB lights DIY menu mode will automatically exit but
DIY setting will not be saved.
RGB Light DIY Setting Mode
Power off
In operation mode
3. In RGB Light DIY menu mode
4. In RGB Brightness menu mode
Power off
In operation mode
In RGB Light DIY menu mode
1. Aquamarine
2. Blue
3. Green
4. Orange
5. Purple
6. Red
Primary Color Zone
7. White
8. Yellow
9. Off
1. Aquamarine
2. Blue
3. Green
4. Orange
5. Purple
6. Red
Secondary Color Zone
7. White
8. Yellow
9. Off
,
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- Press
BROADCASTING
and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to exit,
brightness adjustment will not be saved.
- Only press
finally saved and exit.
- latest saved DIY setting will cover the previous DIY setting. there
is only one latest pattern to be saved under DIY pattern.
- if press the main power switch to shut down the speaker directly,
the DIY adjustment will not be saved properly, only user press
the power button to enter the deep standby mode first then
press the main power switch. The DIY setting will be finally saved
for next time.
button to confirm, then the DIY setting will be
7.5 Broadcast mode
Broadcast Mode allows you to play your audio through multiple
soundbar speakers. The backlights of
blue when soundbar on Broadcast Mode
Button Backlights Status
Blue (Constant)
1. Press
and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to enter or
exit Broadcast mode.
2. Repeat Step 1 for all additional soundbars.
3. When in broadcast mode the backlight of
constant blue status.
1
Notes:
- Broadcast Mode is compatible with AUX-IN, USB-Disk and
Bluetooth input sources.
- Both audio and the RGB light will synchronize on broadcast mode
- Local source (Bluetooth/AUX-IN&USB) can break-in
broadcasting mode: Secondary soundbar receives music from
other soundbar only when local source not playing on Secondary
soundbar
- In Broadcast mode, only the Primary soundbar will synchronize
the volume or RGB light change to other soundbar, while the
Secondary/third /forth…. soundbar will not synchronize the
volume change to other soundbar.
- RALLYBAR can connect with RALLYBAR, RALLYBAR S and
RALLYBAR XL in Broadcast mode
- Multiple soundbars Broadcast mode connect scenarios example
below:
A
Scenario 1 playing
soundbar B soundbarC soundbar
music
when enter
broadcast
mode
Not playing
music
when enter
broadcast
mode
button will be constant
Broadcast mode on
button will be
/A is primary, B
Result
is Secondary
A
Scenario 2 playing
Scenario 3 playing
soundbar B soundbarC soundbar
music
when enter
broadcast
mode
music
when enter
broadcast
mode
playing
music
when enter
broadcast
mode
playing
music
when enter
broadcast
mode
/Both A and B
Not
playing
music
when enter
broadcast
mode
7.6 Party Mode
One soundbar have simultaneous connection of up to two
Bluetooth® devices.
Notes:
- When turn off the soundbar speaker, it will only connect the
device with the latest action automatically, user need manually
connect the second device.
- Maximum 2 devices connect at same time, Last action on one of
the devices will always take the control.
- Third device cannot find soundbar speaker’s name when there
are 2 phones are connected.
7.7 DEMO Mode
2
ButtonPress Behaviors
To enter or exit form DEMO MODE, press and hold
“Bluetooth”&“play/pause” button at same time 5 seconds
NOTES:
- Only AUX audio can work, USB & Bluetooth is disabled
- Long Press light button will switch to next pattern. short press
for MAP lights turn on/off/50%
Every 30 seconds, auto switch to next light pattern in following
sequences:
if no action for 1 hours, device will auto switch to default pattern Rock
To enter or exit DEMO mode
5S
7.8 DEEP STANDBY MODE
The product will enter into Deep standby mode
• If there is no Bluetooth connection and there is no any action
over 15 minutes.
• If there is Bluetooth connection and there is no any action over
1 hour.
8
Result
are primary,
cannot
connect to
each other;
need one
of the 2
soundbars
stopping
music to
become
secondary.
Both A and B
are primary, C
will connect A
or B randomly
to become
the secondary
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Note:
- Power button’s backlight is on white and slow flash status and rest
buttons’ backlights are off, if product is on Deep standby mode
- The MAP light can be turned on or off in Deep standby mode,
while if there is no any button press action over 15 minutes, MAP
lights will shut-off automatically.
- Press the power button, the product will exist from deep standby
mode
7.9 FACTORY RESET
To restore the factory settings, Press
simultaneously 10 seconds.
and buttons
7.10 Firmware Upgrade Service
1. Firmware Version Check:
When main power switch is on and soundbar in operation
mode, Press and hold “volume down” & “BT” button at same
time over 10 seconds, the machine voice out the firmware
version number
2. Firmware Upgrade by U Disk (Flash drive)
1) Download the latest firmware to a USB stick (the USB Disk
file system need to be FAT32or FAT16)and plug the USB
Stick into USB port.
2) Make sure the main power switch is off. Press and hold the
“volume up” & “BT” button at same time then turning on the
main power switch, after 1 second, release hand from the
“volume up” & “BT” buttons to trigger the firmware upgrade.
Note:
- You can download the latest firmware on JBL Website(www.JBL.
com) If there is new firmware release
21-5/32" x 5-5/16" x 4-5/8"
(537.5 x 135.2 x 118mm)
24" x 9" x 7.6"
(611 x 229 x 193mm)
45 °C45 °C45 °C
21-5/32" x 5" x 4-5/8"
(537.5 x 126.7 x 118mm)
21-5/32" x 5-5/16" x 4-5/8"
(537.5 x 135.2 x 118mm)
24" x 9" x 7.6"
(611 x 229 x 193mm)
35-11/32" x 5" x 4-5/8"
(897.5 x 126.7 x 118mm)
35-11/32" x 5-5/16" x 4-5/8"
(897.5 x 135.2 x 118mm)
38.2" x 9" x 7.6"
(971 x 229 x 193mm)
9. TROUBLESHOOTINGS
Caution:
– Never try to repair the product by yourself. If you have any problems while using this product, check the following points before you request
service.
No sound (Standby indicator is off)• Check that the soundbar’s +12V and GND connections have been properly made.
No sound from the speaker• Ensure that the soundbar is powered on and operation mode is on
Bluetooth device cannot connect
with the soundbar
Poor audio quality from a connected
Bluetooth device.
No response from some buttonsThe product may be in demo mode. In demo mode, all the USB&Bluetooth input sources and buttons
USB DISK FIRMWARE Upgrade
failed and soundbar get brick or
Soundbar hang up after unplugging
U-disk during upgrading process
Cannot auto resume USB music
after deep stand by or main power
on/off
Problem Causes and Solutions
• Check if the fuse on the +12V wire located near the battery is blown; if so, replace it with an
identical fuse.
• Adjust volume.
• Ensure that a sound source is active and not muted.
• Ensure that the Bluetooth function of the device is enabled.
• The soundbar is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Hold
for more than 5 seconds to disconnect and pair with a new device.
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle
between the device and the soundbar.
except
are disabled. Hold and simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to exit.
In this case, please re-do the firmware upgrade process again to make the soundbar work: make
main power switch off. Press and hold the “volume up” & “BT” button at same time then turning on
the main power switch, after 1 second, release hand from the “volume up” & “BT” buttons to trigger
the firmware upgrade.
Press play/pause button to resume soundtrack play from USB disk
button on the soundbar
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