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OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 BAR 500 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Verify Line Voltage Before Use The JBL BAR 500 (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.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8. SOUND SETTINGS 8.1 AUDIO SYNC 8.2 SMART MODE 1. INTRODUCTION 9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX 10. SOFTWARE UPDATE 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.1 SOUNDBAR 11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 3.2 SUBWOOFER 3.3 REMOTE CONTROL 12.
  • Page 4 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the JBL BAR 500 (soundbar and subwoofer) 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.
  • Page 5 HDMI cable (1.2 m/3.9 ft.) 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 Subwoofer Wall-mounting kit...
  • Page 6 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 (for service only) (Source) • Connect to USB storage device for MP3 file playback (for •...
  • Page 7 3.3 Remote control (Moment) • Press to directly access the playlist or 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) • Single press: Pause or resume playback •...
  • Page 8 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. 708 mm/27.87’’...
  • Page 9 1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC / eARC) 5. CONNECT connector on 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.
  • Page 10 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 1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (eARC) connector NOTES: on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable. –...
  • Page 11 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. –...
  • Page 12 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 the subwoofer did during the setup. NOTES: – On your Android or iOS device, you can name the soundbar in the JBL One app.
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 6.2.3 Bass adjustment 7. PLAY You can make bass adjustment as needed. 7.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup HELLO LVL3 LVL2 LVL4 LVL1 LVL5 7.1.1 Switch on • To switch on, press any button on the soundbar, or on the remote control. →...
  • Page 15 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. •...
  • Page 16 7.4 Play from the Bluetooth source JBL Bar 500 JBL Bar 500 Through Bluetooth, stream audio play on your Bluetooth device JBL One to the soundbar. < 10 m / 33 ft MUSIC SERVICE × 1 3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources. NOTES: ×2 –...
  • Page 17 7.6 Play through Chromecast built-in Through Chromecast built-in, stream audio on your Android or iOS device to the soundbar. JBL Bar 500 1. On the soundbar, • Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to your home network (See “5.3 Connection with your home network”).
  • Page 18 • Make sure that you start music playback from the same 7.9.2 AirPlay Alexa account that you have enabled in the JBL One app. Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for more details. NOTES: – The soundbar can support audio streaming and cannot support video streaming.
  • Page 19 8. SOUND SETTINGS 9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 8.1 Audio sync By restoring the default settings defined at factories, you remove all your personalized settings from the soundbar. With the audio sync function, you can synchronize audio and • On the soundbar, press and hold for more than video to make sure that no delay is heard from your video content.
  • Page 20 10. SOFTWARE UPDATE 11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER For optimal product performance and your best user experience, The soundbar and subwoofer are paired at the factory. After JBL may offer software updates for the soundbar system in the power-on, they are paired and connected automatically. In some future.
  • Page 21 • 2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range: 2406 - 2474 MHz 12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • 2.4G wireless transmitter power: <10 dBm (EIRP) General specification: Dimensions • Model: BAR 500 (soundbar unit) • Soundbar dimensions (W x H x D): BAR 500 SUB (subwoofer unit) 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm / 40’’...
  • Page 22 Poor audio quality from a connected Bluetooth device 13. TROUBLESHOOTING • The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems source device and the soundbar.
  • Page 23 Remote control The remote control does not work. • Check if the batteries are drained. If so, replace them with new ones. • Reduce the distance and angle between the remote control and the main unit. Failed to complete the TV remote control learning. Check if you are using an infra-red TV remote control.
  • Page 24 ® 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. Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify.
  • Page 25 Please feel free to contact us at: Harman Deutschland GmbH 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...
  • Page 26 © 2024 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard, All rights reserved. Northridge, CA 91329 USA JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in www.jbl.com the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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