Harman JBL CINEMA SB550 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

CINEMA SB550

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

The JBL CINEMA BAR SB550 (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 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 5

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6

3.1 Controls and indicators 6

3.2 Connectors 6

3.3 Subwoofer 6

3.4 Remote control 7

4. PLACEMENT 8

4.1 Desktop placement 8

4.2 Wall-mounting 8

5. CONNECT 9

5.1 TV connection 9

5.2 Bluetooth connection 9

6. PLAY 10

6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup 10

6.2 Play from the TV source 11

6.3 Play from the Bluetooth source 11

7. SOUND SETTINGS 12

7.1 Pre-defined EQ settings 12

7.2 Bass adjustment 12

8. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 13

9. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 13

10. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 14

11. TROUBLESHOOTING 15

12. TRADEMARKS 16

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the JBL CINEMA BAR SB550 (soundbar

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.

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.

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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.

Main unit

Subwoofer

Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)

(AAA)

Power cord*

x 2

* Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.

HDMI cable

Wall-mounting kit

x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

Product information & wall-mounting template

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3.1 Controls and indicators

1. (Power)

• Switch on or to standby.

2. -/+ (Volume)

• Press to decrease or increase the volume.

• Hold to decrease or increase the volume continuously.

• Hold both buttons together to mute or unmute.

3. (Source)

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

TV connection where the HDMI ARC (TV) connector

is prioritized over the OPTICAL (TV) connector), or

Bluetooth.

• In Bluetooth mode, hold for more than 3 seconds to enter

Bluetooth pairing mode.

4. Status indicator

Solid (red) Standby mode

Fast ﬂashing (red) System startup

Solid (white) HDMI ARC source selected

Solid (amber) Optical source selected

Fast ﬂashing (blue) Bluetooth pairing mode

Solid (blue) Connected to Bluetooth

\Flashing (current sound

source) Adjusting volume level

\Slow ﬂashing (current

sound source)

Maximum / minimum volume

level reached

\Continuous slow ﬂashing

(current sound source) Sound muted

3.2 Connectors

1. POWER

• Connect to power.

2. HDMI ARC (TV)

• Connect to the HDMI ARC input on your TV.

3. OPTICAL (TV)

• Connect to the optical output on your TV.

4. USB

• USB connector for software update (for service only).

• Connect to USB storage device for MP3 le playback (for

US version only).

3.3 Subwoofer

PPOOWWEERR

1. POWER

• Connect to power.

2. Connection status indicator

Solid amber Connected to the soundbar

Fast ﬂashing (amber) Pairing mode

Slow ﬂashing (amber) Standby mode / Disconnected

• Hold for 3 seconds to reconnect the subwoofer with the

soundbar.

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3.4 Remote control

• Switch on or to standby.

2. Source selectors

• Select the TV source (automatically switches to eARC/

ARC or Optical source when the HDMI / optical cable is

connected; HDMI ARC (TV) connector is prioritized over

the OPTICAL (TV) connector).

(Bluetooth mode)

• Select the Bluetooth source.

• Hold for 3 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

3. + / -

• Press to increase or decrease the volume.

• Hold to increase or decrease the volume continuously.

4. (Mute)

• Mute or unmute.

5. Playback buttons

I/I

• Bluetooth source: Skip to the previous or next track.

• Bluetooth source: Start or pause playback.

6. Sound effect buttons

VOICE

• Select the pre-dened EQ (equalizer) settings for news.

MUSIC

• Select the pre-dened EQ (equalizer) settings for music.

MOVIE

• Select the pre-dened EQ (equalizer) settings for movie.

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

4. PLACEMENT

4.1 Desktop placement

Place the soundbar and subwoofer on a at and stable surface.

Make sure that the subwoofer is at least 1 m / 3 ft away from the

soundbar, and 10 cm / 4" away from a wall.

2.5-3.0 m / 8.2-9.8 ft

1-6 m / 3-20 ft

> 10 cm / 4

NOTES:

– The power cord shall be properly connected to power.

–Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar or subwoofer.

– Make sure that the distance between the subwoofer and the

soundbar is less than 6 m / 20 ft.

4.2 Wall-mounting

880 mm / 34.65"

≤8mm/0.31"

4mm/0.16"

≥33.5mm/1.32"

1. Preparation:

a) 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. Refer to

Figure 2 for the screw size.

2. Install the wall-mounting bracket.

3. As shown in the diagram, remove the fastening screw by

using a screwdriver.

4. Fasten the wall-mounting screw included in the supplied

mounting kit.

5. Mount 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.

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5. CONNECT

5.1 TV connection

Connect the soundbar with your TV through the supplied HDMI

cable or an optical cable (sold separately).

5.1.1 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.

HDMI (ARC)

1. Connect the soundbar with your TV by using the supplied

HDMI ARC cable.

2. 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.

NOTES:

– To play audio through the HDMI ARC cable, select the TV source

(See “6.2 Play from the TV source”).

–Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.

–Contact your TV manufacturer if you have problems with the HDMI-

CEC compatibility of your TV.

5.1.2 Through an optical cable

OPTICAL

OUT

Connect the soundbar with your TV by using an optical cable

(sold separately).

NOTE:

– To play audio through the optical cable, select the TV source (See

“6.2 Play from the TV source”).

5.2 Bluetooth connection

Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth

device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.

< 10 m / 33 ft

Settings Bluetooth

Bluetooth

DEVICES

JBL CINEMA SB550

Now Discoverable

Connected

5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device

1. Press to switch on (See “6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto

wakeup”).

2. To select the Bluetooth source, press repeatedly on the

soundbar or on the remote control.

→Ready for pairing: The status indicator ashes blue

quickly ( ).

3. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for

“JBL CINEMA SB550” within three minutes.

→Connected: The status indicator turns solid blue ( ). A

conrmation tone is heard.

5.2.2 Reconnect the last paired device

Your Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the

soundbar goes to standby mode. Next time you switch to the

Bluetooth source, the soundbar reconnects the last paired

device automatically.

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5.2.3 Connect to another Bluetooth device

1. In the Bluetooth source, hold on the soundbar or on the

remote control until the status indicator ashes blue.

→The soundbar enters the Bluetooth pairing mode.

2. Follow Step 3 under “5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device”.

• If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar, rst

unpair “JBL CINEMA SB550” on the device.

NOTES:

– The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the

soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 10 m / 33 ft.

–Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that

generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the

soundbar, such as microwaves and wireless LAN devices.

6. PLAY

6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup

2 1

1 2

Switch on

1. Connect the soundbar and subwoofer to power by using the

supplied power cords.

2. To switch on, press on the soundbar or on the remote

control.

→The subwoofer is connected to the soundbar automatically.

→Connected: The connection status indicator turns solid

amber ( ).

NOTES:

– Use the supplied power cord only.

–Before switching on the soundbar, make sure that you have

completed all other connections (See “5.1 TV connection”).

Auto standby

If the soundbar is inactive for more than 10 minutes, it will switch

to standby mode automatically. The subwoofer also goes to

standby, and the connection status indicator slowly ashes

amber ( ).

→Next time you switch on the soundbar, it returns to the last

selected source.

Auto wakeup

In standby mode, the soundbar will wake up automatically when

• the soundbar is connected to your TV through the HDMI

ARC connection and your TV is switched on;

• the soundbar is connected to your TV through an optical

cable and audio signals are detected from the optical cable.

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