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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Verify Line Voltage Before Use The JBL Bar 2.0 (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 fire hazard and may damage the unit.
English TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 12 1 INTRODUCTION 4 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX 5 12 TRADEMARKS 14 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6 13 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE 14 3.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6 3.2 CONNECTORS 6 3.3 REMOTE CONTROL 6 4 5 6 PLACE 7 4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 7 4.2 WALL-MOUNTING 7 CONNECT 8 5.1 TV CONNECTION 8 5.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 8 PLAY 9 6.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP 9 6.
1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One (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 USB connector in the future.
English 2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX Product information & wall-mounting template 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 Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries) Power cord* * Power cord quantity and plug type vary by region. HDMI cable Wall-mounting kit www.jbl.
3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.3 Remote Control 3.1 Controls and indicators 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 1. (Power) • 5 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) or Bluetooth 4.
English 4 2. Install the wall-mounting bracket. PLACE 3. Fasten the screw onto the back of the soundbar. 4.1 Desktop placement 4. Mount the soundbar. Place the soundbar on a flat and stable surface. NOTES: − − − − TV − 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.
5 5.2 Bluetooth connection CONNECT Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop. 5.1 TV connection Connect the soundbar with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable or an optical cable (sold separately). Settings 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. Bluetooth Bluetooth DEVICES JBL BAR 2.
English 2. Follow Step 3 under “Connect a Bluetooth device”. • If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar, first unpair “JBL Bar 2.0” on the device. 6 PLAY 6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup NOTES: − − The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 33 ft (10 m). Electronic devices may cause radio interference.
6.2 Play from the TV source TV remote control learning With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from the soundbar speakers. 1. On the soundbar, press and hold indicator flashes white twice. and + until the status → You enter the TV remote control learning mode. 2. Within 15 seconds, do the following on the soundbar and your TV remote control: HDMI ARC OPTICAL a) On the soundbar: press one of the following buttons: +, -, + and - together (for the mute/unmute function), and .
English 7 SOUND SETTINGS Audio sync With the audio sync function, you can synchronize audio and video to make sure that no delay is heard from your video content. 1. On the remote control, press and hold TV. 8 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS By restoring the default settings defined at factories, you remove all your personalized settings from the soundbar. • On the soundbar, press and hold and for more than 10 seconds. → Ready for audio sync: The status indicator scrolls white. 2.
9 SOFTWARE UPDATE 10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS For optimal product performance and your best user experience, JBL may offer software updates for the soundbar system in the future. Please visit www.jbl.com or contact JBL call center to receive more information about downloading update files. 1. Check that you have saved the software update file to the root directory of a USB storage device. Connect the USB device to the soundbar.
English 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems using this product, check the following before you request services. System The unit will not turn on. • Check if the power cord is plugged into power and the soundbar. The soundbar has no response to button pressing. • Restore the soundbar to factory settings (See the “RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS” chapter). Sound The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects constantly. • The Bluetooth reception is poor.
12 TRADEMARKS The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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