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CINEMA SB400

powered soundbar speaker

ThANk You For ChooSINg ThIS JBL

ProduCT

The JBL Cinema SB400 powered soundbar speaker system

is a complete, integrated sound system that will create an

extraordinarily realistic cinema experience in your own living

room. The powered soundbar unit can mount on a wall or sit on

a shelf and includes all of the cables you need to connect it to

your TV and your cable/satellite tuner or disc player. The wireless

subwoofer unit supplies all of your entertainment's drama and

impact, and can be placed anywhere without needing to be

connected to the soundbar unit.

We’re confident that this JBL system will provide every note

of enjoyment that you expect – and that when you think about

purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or

office, you will once again choose JBL products.

This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to set

up, connect and adjust your new speaker system. For more in-

depth information, go to our Web site: www.jbl.com.

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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CINEMA SB400 powered soundbar speaker quick-start guide Thank You For Choosing This JBL® Product The JBL Cinema SB400 powered soundbar speaker system is a complete, integrated sound system that will create an extraordinarily realistic cinema experience in your own living room. The powered soundbar unit can mount on a wall or sit on a shelf and includes all of the cables you need to connect it to your TV and your cable/satellite tuner or disc player.
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SOUNDBAR REAR-PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Power Cord Connector HDMI ARC TV Out Connector HDMI Input Connectors SOUNDBAR TOP-PANEL CONTROLS AND REMOTE CONTROL Source Indicator LEDs Pairing Button and LED EQ Aux Input Switch Connector Power Source Volume Surround Bluetooth Button Button Buttons ModeButton Button Power Switch Optical Input Connector Power switch: Set this switch to the “On” position to activate the soundbar. In normal operation, this switch will be left in the “On” position.
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English Bluetooth button (soundbar only): Press this button to play the audio stream from a paired Bluetooth device through the soundbar. (The Bluetooth Source Indicator LED will illuminate when a paired Bluetooth device is the active source.) Press and hold this button to force the soundbar into the Bluetooth pairing mode. See Bluetooth Operation, on page 7, for more information. Bass Boost button (remote control only): Press the remote’s Bass Boost button to enhance low-frequency performance.
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SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A TABLE If your TV is placed on a table, you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of the TV stand, centered with the TV screen. As long as the surface of the table is flat, the soundbar will rest on its metal feet . •S et the soundbar’s EQ switch in the “Table” position. See Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connections, on page 2. IMPORTANT: Do NOT plug the soundbar’s power cord into an AC outlet at this time.
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English CONNECTIONS SOUNDBAR AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS HDMI ARC TV Out: If your TV has an HDMI input, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect it to the soundbar’s HDMI ARC TV Out connection. The soundbar will pass video from source devices connected to its HDMI Input connectors, along with its own on-screen display information, to the TV.
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USING YOUR SOUNDBAR SYSTEM TURNING THE SOUNDBAR ON AND OFF Set the soundbar’s Power switcn to the “On” position. Press the Power button on either the soundbar or the remote to turn the soundbar on. To put the soundbar in the Standby mode, press either Power button while the soundbar is on. Power Button Power Button ON-SCREEN INFORMATION DISPLAY The soundbar’s on-screen information display (OSD) will appear on the screen of a TV connected to the HDMI ARC TV Out connector to verify operating status.
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English BLUETOOTH OPERATION To wirelessly stream audio to the soundbar from a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. C onfirm that the soundbar is in the Bluetooth pairing mode (the Bluetooth button LED will be flashing blue). If the LED is not flashing blue, press and hold the Bluetooth button until its LED begins to flash blue. HDMI TV HDMI1 HDMI2 ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM’S VOLUME Press the soundbar’s or remote’s Volume + and – buttons to raise and lower the system’s volume one step at a time.
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BOOSTING THE BASS SUBWOOFER PHASE SWITCH Press the remote’s Bass Boost button to enhance low-frequency performance, resulting in bass with more impact, which you may prefer while watching movies or listening to music. The OSD will display “Bass On” as the sound mode. There is no harm in experimenting with this control. Pressing the Bass Boost button again will return the soundbar’s normal low-frequency performance.
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English A) H old Down Soundbar’s Volume + Button Specifications CINEMA SB400 SYSTEM Frequency response: 38Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) CINEMA SB400 Powered soundbar speaker B) P ress TV Remote’s Volume Up Button •P ress the TV remote’s volume down button while pressing and holding the soundbar’s Volume – button. If the programming was successful the soundbar’s Surround button will change from amber to solid white for one second, then will return to flashing amber.
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