Authentics L16 Owner’s Manual
Authentics L16 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Description and Features 3 Included Items 3 Controls and Connections 4 JBL Authentics L16 Top Panel Controls 4 JBL Authentics L16 Bottom Panel Controls 5 Placing the JBL Authentics L16 System 6 Connections 6 Power Connection 6 Wi-Fi Connection 6 Operation 9 Turning the JBL Authentics L16 ON and OFF 9 Adjusting the System’s Volume 9 Muting the System 9 Switching Sources 9 Operating through Bluetooth 10 Operating through
Authentics L16 Introduction Introduction Included Items Thank you for purchasing the JBL Authentics L16 home audio system, with which you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The audio system is designed to provide excitement and power to the listening experience in your living room.
Authentics L16 Refer the following illustrations to remove the grille of your Authentics L16 audio system. Introduction Controls and Connections The JBL Authentics system controls and connections are available on the top and bottom panels of the system. JBL Authentics L16 Top Panel Controls On the top-right corner of the system, you will be able to locate the Power button and Volume tuner. Power button: To switch the system ON, press the Power button.
Authentics L16 NFC: The system also supports Near Field Communication (NFC) for Bluetooth auto-pairing. Place the mobile device near the NFC logo on the top-front of the system to pair or unpair. Introduction Aux in: The audio system includes a 3.5 mm stereo mini analog auxiliary input. It accepts MP3, DVD, cassettes, or CD players when plugged in with an appropriate auxiliary cable.
Authentics L16 Placing the JBL Authentics L16 System Phono/RCA input: The JBL Authentics L16 audio system has an analog Phono/RCA input (stereo audio). A physical switch is provided to switch between moving-coil, moving-magnet, and line level input. Connect the left and right outputs from your turntable into these input connectors. Line Level/Phono MC/Phono MM selector switch: Set this switch to the correct input level of the device connected to the Phono/RCA input.
Authentics L16 WPS Connection WPS is a simple way of connecting your system to your home network. Your router may support WPS. To confirm whether it has WPS, look for the logo or the letters WPS on your router. The JBL Authentics L16 supports both WPS-PBC and WPS-PIN modes. If your router supports it, WPS-PBC is the simplest way to set up your Wi-Fi connection. To connect to your home network via WPS-PBC mode: 1. Press the WPS button on your router. 2.
Authentics L16 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Placing the JBL Authentics L16 System 2. 3. Switch sources to DLNA mode. Press and hold the source button for three seconds and then release. The DLNA LED will quickly flash twice. 4. Use your computer or phone/tablet to search for a Wi-Fi Network called JBL_L16_WFXXX on the Wi-Fi list (this might take about 30 seconds) and connect it. Once connected successfully, the DLNA LED will stop flashing. 5.
Authentics L16 Operation IMPORTANT: The lowest setting of the volume tuner will mute the system. Muting the System To mute the JBL Authentics system: • Set the volume to level 0 by rotating the Volume tuner counterclockwise. NOTE: There are no other means to mute the audio system. Switching Sources 7. JBL Authentics will then attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi Network (the LED shall flash during the connection process).
Authentics L16 Operating through Bluetooth To wirelessly stream audio to the JBL Authentics L16 from a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. Confirm that the system is in the Bluetooth pairing mode (the Bluetooth indicator LED will flash white on a regular basis). If the LED does not flash white, press and hold the Source button until the system disconnects from the other source and the Bluetooth indicator LED starts flashing white.
Authentics L16 Operation Operating through DLNA® PAIR YES NO JBL L16 If the system is in Standby or Sleep mode, the system enters into the Operational mode upon tapping with a mobile phone. Operating through Apple AirPlay® If you have connected your JBL Authentics L16 to your home network, you can stream audio to it via AirPlay® from a compatible iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with iOS version 4.2 or higher, and computers with iTunes 10.1 or higher that are connected to the same network.
Authentics L16 Operation Operating through Phono/RCA Input Web Page Functions The audio system also allows non-digital audio input to play through an analog Phono/RCA input (stereo audio). You may connect a turntable with either a moving-magnet or movingcoil cartridge to this input. Make sure to select the correct input level (MM, MC, or line level), using the input level selector switch on the bottom panel. You can access the web page to change Wi-Fi settings or upgrade the device firmware.
Authentics L16 JBL Music App JBL Authentics L16 can be operated through the JBL Music app available in the App Store for Apple products or Google Play for Android products. You can use the JBL Music app to stream music to and control the JBL Authentics L16 through your smart phone or tablet. JBL Music App If a new version is available, download it from the JBL website and proceed with the following upgrade method: 1. Place the upgrade file downloaded from the website, www.jbl.
Authentics L16 LED Indication Table LED Indication Table LED Power LED Bluetooth LED State Indication White, Constant Operational mode Amber, Constant Sleep mode Off OFF/Standby mode White, Constant Bluetooth connected White, Regular Flash Bluetooth disconnected and pairing mode AirPlay LED White, On AirPlay source active, Wi-Fi info sharing DLNA LED White, On DLNA source active, Wi-Fi Manual Connect mode Aux-in LED White, Constant Aux-in source active Phono LED White, Constant Ph
Authentics L16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your JBL Authentics L16 system is not performing the way you think it should, check if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting a JBL representative. Problem My JBL Authentics L16 does not turn ON Solutions • Make certain the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet. • Check to see whether the outlet is switch-controlled. No sound from any speaker • Contact your local JBL service center.
Authentics L16 Specifications Specifications Type Powered three-way stereo speaker with wireless audio playback and control High-frequency transducers 1 inch tweeter Mid-range transducers 2 inch midrange Low-frequency transducers 5.
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