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 fire hazard and may damage the unit.
5.4 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 6. PLAY 6.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP 6.2 FIRST-TIME SETUP 6.3 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE 6.4 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE 6.5 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE 6.6 PLAY THROUGH CHROMECAST 6.7 PLAY THROUGH AIRPLAY www.jbl.com...
1. INTRODUCTION 2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX Thank you for purchasing the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround (soundbar Unpack the box carefully and ensure that the following parts are and subwoofer) which is designed to bring an extraordinary sound included. If any part is damaged or missing, do not use it and experience to your home entertainment system.
USB connector for software update • Connect to a USB storage device for MP3 file 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 www.jbl.com...
3.3 Remote control • Connect to the HDMI ARC input on your TV • Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device 3.2 Subwoofer • Connection status indicator Solid white Connected to the soundbar Fast flashing white Pairing mode •...
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. www.jbl.com...
5. CONNECT 5.1 TV connection HDMI (ARC) Connect the soundbar with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable or an optical cable (sold separately). Through the supplied HDMI cable HDMI OUT (TV ARC) An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a single connection.
Google Home Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth (Android/iOS) DEVICES JBL Bar 5.1_xxxx Connected Now Discoverable < 10 m / 33 ft CHROMECAST, AIRPLAY READY SETUP WIFI *Through the Airplay speaker setup a) Connect your iOS device to your home Wi-Fi network.
2. Follow the Step 3 under “Connect a Bluetooth device”. 6. PLAY • If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar, first unpair “ ” on the device. 6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup NOTES: − The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 33 ft (10 m).
TV remote control. − “ ” is displayed if AMC failed. TV remote control learning 1. On the soundbar, press and hold and + until “ ” is displayed. → You enter the TV remote control learning mode. www.jbl.com...
6.5 Play from the Bluetooth source 2. Within 15 seconds, do the following on the soundbar and your TV remote control: Through Bluetooth, stream audio play on your Bluetooth device a) On the soundbar: press one of the following buttons +, -, to the soundbar.
Smart mode: EQ settings and JBL Surround Sound are applied for rich sound effects. Standard mode: The preset EQ settings are applied for standard sound effects.
By restoring the default settings defined at factories. you remove For optimal product performance and your best user experience, all your personalized settings from the soundbar. JBL may offer software updates for the soundbar system in the future. Connect the soundbar to your home network. Updating •...
• 5G Max. transmitting power: < 9 dBm (EIRP) 12. TROUBLESHOOTING • Modulation Type: π/4 DQPSK Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems Dimensions using this product, check the following points before you request • Dimensions (W x H x D): 1018 x 58 x 100 mm / services.
Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is required. www.jbl.com...
14. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE This product contains open source software licensed under GPL. For your convenience, the source code and relevant build instruction are also available at http://www.jbl.com/opensource.html. Please feel free to contact us at: Harman Deutschland Gmb HATT: Open Source, Gregor Krapf-Gunther, Parkring 3 85748 Garching bei Munchen, Germany or OpenSourceSupport@Harman.com if you have additional...
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why is my subwofer showing a red light at the back (on and off button) instead of the usual blue light WHats wrong and how do I handle this?