IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Verify Line Voltage Before Use The JBL BAR 300 (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.
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the JBL BAR 300 (soundbar) which is designed to bring an extraordinary 3D 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.
Product information & wall-mounting template 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)
3.1.2 Rear connectors 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.1 Soundbar 3.1.1 Controls 1) POWER • Connect to power (with the supplied power cord) 2) USB • USB connector for software update (Source) • Connect to a USB storage device for MP3 file playback •...
3.2 Remote control (Moment) • Press to directly access your music playlist and speaker settings that you have personalized in the JBL One app (Playback controls during the music streaming over JBL One app, Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay, Alexa or Bluetooth) •...
4.2 Wall-mounting 4. PLACE 4.1 Desktop placement Place the soundbar on a flat and stable surface. > 50 mm/2’’ 540 mm/21.26’’ ≥30 mm/1.18" 1. Preparation: NOTES: a) With a minimum distance of 2” (50mm) from your TV, stick – The power cord shall be properly connected to power. the supplied wall-mounting template to a wall by using –...
1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC) connector on 5. CONNECT your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable. • On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC have 5.1 Connection with your TV and digital been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for devices more information.
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5.1.2 TV (HDMI eARC) 5.1.3 OPTICAL OPTICAL HDMI OUT (TV ARC/TV eARC) OPTICAL HDMI (eARC) HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT NOTES: 1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (eARC) connector – With the Virtual Dolby Atmos design, the Dolby surround upmixer on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
5.2 Bluetooth connection NOTES: – The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 33 ft (10 m). device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop. –...
3. If necessary, use an Ethernet cable to connect the soundbar 6. SETUP to your home network. • Make sure that you connect to the same network as you 6.1 Connect power did during the setup. NOTES: – On your Android or iOS device, you can name the soundbar in the JBL One app.
6.2 3D surround sound 6.2.2 Dolby Atmos ® With the virtual Dolby Atmos, enjoy height sound effects when 6.2.1 Sound calibration you play movies in the TV/HDMI IN source. Optimize your 3D surround sound experience for your unique listening environment. ON ATMOS CALIBRATION OFF ATMOS...
6.2.3 Bass adjustment 7. PLAY You can make bass adjustment as needed. 7.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup HELLO 7.1.1 Switch on LVL3 • To switch on, press any button on the soundbar, or on the LVL2 LVL4 remote control. → “HELLO” is displayed. LVL1 LVL5 7.1.2 Auto standby...
7.2 Play from the TV source 2. Point your TV remote control at the soundbar. Follow the screen instructions to operate the buttons on your TV remote With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from the control: soundbar speakers. •...
7.4 Play from the Bluetooth source BL BAR 300_xxxx Through Bluetooth, stream audio play on your Bluetooth device JBL One to the soundbar. < 10 m / 33 ft MUSIC SERVICE 3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources. ×...
2. On the soundbar, c) On a Chromecast-enabled app, play music, tap the cast icon and select the connected soundbar. • Press on the remote control to access the personalized playlist and speaker settings. MOMENT CHROMECAST 3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources. 7.7 Play through AirPlay Through AirPlay, stream audio on your iOS device to the soundbar.
2. On your Android or iOS device, 7.9 Multi-room playback a) Check that your Android or iOS device has been With the multi-room playback, you can stream music on your connected to the same network as the soundbar. Android or iOS device to multiple Chromecast-enabled/ AirPlay / b) Launch the JBL One app, and check that you have Alexa speakers.
7.9.3 Alexa MRM: Multi-Room Music 8. SOUND SETTINGS 1. Check that you have enabled the streaming service of Amazon 8.1 Audio sync Alexa on the soundbar through the JBL One app. With the audio sync function, you can synchronize audio and video to make sure that no delay is heard from your video content.
9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 10. SOFTWARE UPDATE By restoring the default settings defined at factories, you remove For optimal product performance and your best user experience, all your personalized settings from the soundbar. JBL may offer software updates for the soundbar system in the future.
Dimensions 12. TROUBLESHOOTING • Soundbar dimensions (W x H x D): 820 x 56 x 103.5 mm / 32.3’’ x 2.2’’ x 4.1” Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems Soundbar weight: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs using this product, check the following points before you request •...
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Poor audio quality from a connected Bluetooth device Remote control • The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device The remote control does not work. closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the • Check if the batteries are drained. If so, replace them with source device and the soundbar.
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Please feel free to contact us at: Harman Deutschland Gmb HATT: Open Source, Gregor Krapf-Gunther, Parkring 3 85748 Garching bei Munchen, Germany or OpenSourceSupport@Harman.com if you have additional question regarding the open source software in the product. www.jbl.com...