JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM User manual

BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM™

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

The JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM (soundbar) 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 SOUNDBAR 6

3.2 REMOTE CONTROL 7

4. PLACE 7

4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 7

4.2 WALL-MOUNTING 8

5. CONNECT 8

5.1 CONNECTION WITH YOUR TV AND DIGITAL DEVICES 8

5.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 10

5.3 CONNECTION WITH YOUR HOME NETWORK 11

6. SETUP 14

6.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP 14

6.2 SOUND CALIBRATION 14

7. PLAY 16

7.1 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE 16

7.2 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE 16

7.3 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE 17

7.4 PLAY THROUGH CHROMECAST BUILT-IN 17

7.5 PLAY THROUGH AIRPLAY 17

7.6 PLAY THROUGH AMAZON MUSIC 17

7.7 MULTI-ROOM PLAYBACK 18

8. SOUND SETTINGS 19

9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 19

10. SOFTWARE UPDATE 20

11. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 21

12. TROUBLESHOOTING 22

13. TRADEMARKS 23

14. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE 24

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM

(soundbar) 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.

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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.

Soundbar

Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)

(AAA)

Power cord*

* Power cord quantity and plug type vary region.

HDMI cable

Wall-mounting kit

Product information & wall-mounting template

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3.1 Soundbar

Controls

1 42 3

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) Microphone

• For audio calibration (Automatic MultiBeam Calibration

(AMC))

4) (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.

5) Status display

Rear connectors

1 2 3 4 5 6

• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

• Connect to your home network through an Ethernet

cable

• Connect to the optical output on your TV or digital device

• USB connector for software update

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

(for US version only)

• Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device

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

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3.2 Remote control

• 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

• Switch the virtual Dolby Atmos®sound effects on or off

(Default: on)

5) HDMI

• Select the source

6) + / -

• Increase or decrease the volume

• Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume

continuously.

7) (Mute)

• Mute/unmute

4. PLACE

4.1 Desktop placement

Place the soundbar on a at and stable surface.

> 5 cm / 2”

2.5-3.0 m / 8.2-9.8 ft

> 4 m / 13 ft

NOTES:

−The power cord shall be properly connected to power.

−Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar.

4.2 Wall-mounting

1c)

>2” (50mm)1a)

1b)

≤8 mm/0.31"

4mm/0.16"

≥30 mm/1.18"

1. Preparation:

a) With a minimum distance of 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.

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.

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 experience)

HDMI (ARC)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV ARC/TV eARC)

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

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1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC) 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.

NOTES:

−If your TV does not support HDMI eARC, make sure that you connect

your digital device through the HDMI IN connector on the soundbar

instead of your TV. Otherwise, the Dolby Atmos information cannot

pass through the HDMI (ARC / eARC) connectors to the soundbar.

TV (HDMI eARC)

HDMI (eARC)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV ARC/TV eARC)

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 eARC 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.

1010

OPTICAL

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

NOTES:

−With the Virtual Dolby Atmos 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.

1. Connect the soundbar with your TV by using an optical cable.

2. Use an HDMI cable (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.

3. To play audio through the optical cable, select on the

remote control.

NOTES:

−* The HDMI cable (for digital device connection) and the optical cable

are sold separately.

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

−When both HDMI ARC and optical cables are connected to the

soundbar for audio input from TV connection, the HDMI ARC

connection is prioritized.

5.2 Bluetooth connection

Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth

device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.

Settings Bluetooth

Bluetooth

DEVICES

JBL Bar 5.0_xxxx

Now Discoverable

Connected

< 10 m / 33 ft

BT PAIRING

Connect a Bluetooth device

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

wakeup” in the “6. SETUP” chapter).

2. To select Bluetooth source, press on the soundbar or on

the remote control.

→“”: Ready for BT pairing

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

“” within three minutes.

→Successful connection: The device name is displayed

if your device is named in English. A conrmation tone

is heard.

To 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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