IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Verify Line Voltage Before Use The JBL CINEMA SB180 (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...
2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the JBL CINEMA SB180 Unpack the box carefully and ensure that the (soundbar and subwoofer) which is designed to following parts are included. If any part is bring an extraordinary sound experience to your damaged or missing, do not use it and contact home entertainment system.
Wall-mounting kit 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.1 Controls and indicators Product information & wall-mounting template (Power) Switch on or to standby ● (Source) Select a sound source: Bluetooth (default) or HDMI ARC ● (TV connected through the HDMI ARC connector), or Optical (TV / digital device connected through the OPTICALconnector) -/+(Volume)
3.4 Remote Control 3.2 Connectors 1 STANDBY 2 VOLUME+ 3 PREVIOUS 4 PLAY/PAUSE 5 VOLUME- 6 BLUETOOTH Connect to power ● 7 CIN USB connection for software upgrade and ● 8 SONG MP3 playback. 9 MUTE 10 NEXT Connect to the HDMI ARC input on your TV ●...
4.2 Wall-mounting 4 PLACE 730mm 4.1 Desktop placement Place the soundbar and subwoofer on a flat 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 a wall. Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3...
5 CONNECT 5.1 TV connection Connect the soundbar with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable or an optical cable (sold separately). Through the supplied HDMI cable An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a single connection. HDMI connectivity is the best option for your soundbar.
5.2 Bluetooth connection 6 PLAY Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your 6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop. CINEMA SB180 Bluetooth connection Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop. Switch on 1.
6.3 Play from the Bluetooth source 6.2 Play from the TV source With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from Through Bluetooth, stream audio from your Bluetooth the soundbar speakers. device to the soundbar. <10m/33ft Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.
7 SOUND SETTINGS Pre-defined EQ settings With the remote control, select the pre-defined EQ (equalizer)settings for your audio playback. Press to enter the SONG equallizer mode. SONG Press to enter the CIN equallizer mode. Press to enter the TV equallizer mode. www.jbl.com...
9 SOFTWARE UPDATE 8 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS By restoring the default settings defined at factories, you For optimal product performance and your best user remove all your personalized settings from the soundbar. experience, JBL may offer software updates for the •...
10 RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Wireless specification: General specification: The soundbar and subwoofer are paired at factories. Bluetooth version: 5.3 Power supply: 100 - 240 V~, After power-on, they are paired and connected Bluetooth profile: A2DP V1.3.2, 50/60 Hz automatically.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING Remote control Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems using this product, check the following before you request The remote control does not work. services. •Check if the batteries are drained. If so, replace them with System new ones.
13 TRADEMARKS 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 are those of their respective owners.
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