IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Verify Line Voltage Before Use The JBL CINEMA BAR 170 (soundbar and subwoofer) 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 2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX Thank you for purchasing the JBL CINEMA BAR 170 (soundbar Unpack the box carefully and ensure that the following parts are and subwoofer) which is designed to bring an extraordinary sound included. If any part is damaged or missing, do not use it and experience to your home entertainment system.
Wall-mounting kit 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.1 Controls and indicators 2 3 4 Product information & wall-mounting template (Power) • Switch on or to standby 2. -/+ (Volume) Decrease or increase the volume • • Press and hold to decrease or increase the volume continuously •...
3.3 Subwoofer 3.4 Remote Control PAIR PAIR PAIR PAIR • Connect to power 2. Connection status indicator Solid amber Connected to the soundbar Fast flashing amber Pairing mode Slow flashing amber Standby mode • Switch on or to standby 2. Source selectors •...
4.2 Wall-mounting 4 PLACE 4.1 Desktop placement Place the soundbar and subwoofer on a flat and stable surface. Make sure that the subwoofer is at least 3 ft (1 m) away from the soundbar, and 4” (10 cm) away from a wall. >2”...
An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a Bluetooth single connection. HDMI connectivity is the best option for your DEVICES soundbar. JBL CINEMA SB170 Now Discoverable HDMI ARC < 10 m / 33 ft HDMI (ARC) 1. Connect the soundbar with your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
To connect to another Bluetooth device 6 PLAY 6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup 1. In the Bluetooth source, press and hold on the soundbar or on the remote control until the status indicator flashes blue. → The soundbar enters the Bluetooth pairing mode. The status indicator flashes blue.
6.2 Play from the TV source → When the status indicator flashes amber on the soundbar, the function of the soundbar button is learnt by your TV With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from the remote control button. soundbar speakers.
7.2 Voice mode 7 SOUND SETTINGS With the voice mode, vocal clarity is enhanced to allow you to 7.1 Pre-defined EQ settings easily hear and understand speech. With the remote control, select the pre-defined EQ (equalizer) settings for your audio playback. NEWS •...
8 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 9 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.
10 RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS General specification: The soundbar and subwoofer are paired at factories. After power- • Power supply: 100 - 240 V~, 50/60 Hz on, they are paired and connected automatically. In some special cases, you may need to pair them again. •...
Remote control 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The remote control does not work. Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems using • Check if the batteries are drained. If so, replace them with this product, check the following before you request services. new ones.
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