Harman JBL BAR 9.1 User manual

BAR 9.1 TRUE WIRELESS SURROUND

WITH DOLBY ATMOS®

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

The JBL Bar 9.1 True Wireless Surround with Dolby Atmos®

(soundbar, detachable speakers 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2

1. INTRODUCTION 4

2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX 4

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5

3.1 SOUNDBAR 5

3.2 DETACHABLE SPEAKERS 6

3.3 SUBWOOFER 6

3.4 REMOTE CONTROL 6

4. PLACE 7

4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 7

4.2 WALL-MOUNTING 7

5. CONNECT 9

5.1 CONNECTION WITH YOUR TV AND DIGITAL DEVICES 9

5.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 11

5.3 CONNECTION WITH YOUR HOME NETWORK 11

6. SETUP 13

6.1 CONNECT THE DETACHABLE REAR SPEAKERS AND

SUBWOOFER 13

6.2 CHARGE THE DETACHABLE SPEAKERS 13

6.3 SOUND CALIBRATION 14

7. PLAY 16

7.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP/POWER-

SAVING MODE 16

7.2 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE 17

7.3 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE 17

7.4 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE 18

7.5 PLAY THROUGH CHROMECAST 18

7.6 PLAY THROUGH AIRPLAY 18

7.7 MULTI-ROOM PLAYBACK 19

8. SOUND SETTINGS 19

9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 20

10. SOFTWARE UPDATE 20

11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 21

12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 22

13. TROUBLESHOOTING 23

SYSTEM 23

SOUND 23

BLUETOOTH 23

WI-FI 23

MUSIC STREAMING 23

REMOTE CONTROL 23

14. TRADEMARKS 24

15. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE 25

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the JBL Bar 9.1 True Wireless Surround

with Dolby Atmos®(soundbar, detachable speakers 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.

To make the most of product features and support, you may

need to update the product software through the Internet

and the USB connector in the future. Refer to the software

update section in this manual to ensure that your product

has the latest software.

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.

2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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.

Soundbar

Subwoofer

Detachable speakers

Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)

Power cord*

x 2

* Power cord quantity and plug type vary region.

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HDMI cable

Side caps**

(For the soundbar) (For the detachable speakers)

**For some regions only.

Wall-mounting kit

x 2

x 6x 6

x 2

Product information & wall-mounting template

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3.1 Soundbar

Controls

1 3 4 52

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) (Source)

• Select a sound source: TV (default, for audio input

from TV connection where the

connector is prioritized over the connector),

Bluetooth or HDMI IN.

4) Microphone

• For audio calibration (wireless surround sound)

(For details, see “Sound calibration” in the “SETUP”

chapter.)

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

• Connect to the HDMI ARC / HDMI eARC input on your TV

• Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device

3.2 Detachable speakers

1) (Connect)

• Press to reconnect to the soundbar

2) Micro USB connector

• For battery charging

3) Status indicator

• For battery power

Flashing red Low battery (battery level: <20%)

Solid red Battery charging underway

Off Battery charging complete

• For wireless connection status

Slow ashing white Disconnected from the

soundbar

Fast ashing white Connecting to the soundbar

Solid white Connected to the soundbar

3.3 Subwoofer

• Connection status indicator

Solid white Connected to the soundbar

Fast ashing white Pairing mode

Slow ashing white Reconnecting or exiting the

pairing mode

Solid amber Standby mode

• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

3.4 Remote control

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• Switch on or to standby

• Select the TV source (default, for audio input from 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 level of Dolby Atmos/DTS:X effect: middle

(default), high or low

5) HDMI

• Select the source

• Press and hold for more than 5 seconds to enter the

calibration mode for wireless surround sound

6) + / -

• Increase or decrease the volume

• Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume

continuously.

7) (Mute)

• Mute/unmute

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

• Select the surround sound level for rear speakers: middle

(default), high or low

4. PLACE

4.1 Desktop placement

Place the soundbar, detachable speakers and subwoofer on a

at and stable surface. Refer to the recommended distance in

the following diagram.

>10cm/4” 5cm/2”

3m/10ft

1m/3ft

1-1.4m/

3-4.6ft

1-1.4m/

3-4.6ft

2.5-3.0m/8.2-9.8ft

NOTES:

−The power cord shall be properly connected to power.

−Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar, detachable

speakers or subwoofer.

−Charge the detachable speakers in time to ensure sufficient battery

power (See “ Connect the detachable rear speakers” in the chapter

“SETUP”).

4.2 Wall-mounting

Wall-mount the soundbar and detachable rear speakers together

or separately.

A) Wall-mount the soundbar

≤8 mm/

0.31"

4mm/

0.16"

≥30 mm/1.18"

2” (50mm) 1a)

1b)

1c)

1. Preparation:

a) With the distance of about 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.

5. After the soundbar is securely wall-mounted, dock the two

detachable speakers onto 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.

−To move the soundbar, first remove the two detachable speakers to

avoid accidental damage.

B) Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear

surround speakers

≤8 mm/

0.31"

4mm/

0.16"

≥30 mm/1.18"

1. From the soundbar, remove the two detachable speakers.

2. Install the wall-mounting bracket.

3. Fasten the support onto the back of the speakers.

4. Mount the speakers.

5. Install the side caps as needed.

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HDMI IN

1. Connect the soundbar with the connector on

your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.

• On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC have

been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for

more information.

2. Use an HDMI cable (V2.0 or later) to connect the soundbar

with your digital device, such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray

player or game console.

• On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been

enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital

device for more information.

• On your digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw data”

in the audio output settings for the best Dolby Atmos

experience.

3. To play audio from the digital device connected to the

soundbar, select on the remote control.

5. CONNECT

5.1 Connection with your TV and digital devices

For audio playback through the soundbar, connect the soundbar

with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable or an optical cable

(sold separately).

An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a

single connection. HDMI connectivity is the best option for your

soundbar.

TV (HDMI ARC)

(Recommended connection for the best Dolby Atmos / DTS:X

experience)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV ARC)

HDMI OUT

HDMI (ARC)

1010

TV (HDMI eARC)

HDMI (eARC)

HDMI OUT

(TV ARC)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

1. Connect the soundbar with the connector

on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.

• On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC have

been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for

more information.

2. Use an HDMI cable (eARC compatible, V2.0 or later) to connect

your TV with your digital device, such as a streaming device,

set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player or game console.

• On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been

enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital

device for more information.

• On your TV and digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw

data” in the audio output settings for the best Dolby

Atmos experience.

3. To play audio from the digital device connected to your TV,

select on the remote control.

OPTICAL

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

NOTES:

−With the 4 up-firing speakers and the detachable surround speaker

design, the Dolby surround upmixer of the soundbar can expand the

legacy channel-based audio of Dolby Digital format, including 5.1 and

7.1 content, and provide an immersive 3D Atmos experience.

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