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User Manual: JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam | 5.0 channel soundbar with MultiBeam™ technology and Virtual Dolby Atmos®

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BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM™

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
The JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM (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. If
you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your
specific model or about the line voltage in your area, contact your
retailer or customer service representative before plugging the
unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied
with your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run
power cords under rugs or carpets, or place heavy objects on
them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately
by an authorized service center with a cord that meets factory
specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always
pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use this
speaker for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside this product.
Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any
modification to the product will void your warranty. If water
accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power
source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2

4

4

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7.1 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE

16

7.2 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE

16

7.3 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE

17

7.4 PLAY THROUGH CHROMECAST BUILT-IN

17

7.5 PLAY THROUGH AIRPLAY

17

7.6 PLAY THROUGH AMAZON MUSIC

17

7.7 MULTI-ROOM PLAYBACK

18

5

3.1 SOUNDBAR

5

3.2 REMOTE CONTROL

6

4. PLACE

7. PLAY

7

8. SOUND SETTINGS

19

9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS

19

4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT

7

4.2 WALL-MOUNTING

7

10. SOFTWARE UPDATE

20

8

11. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

21

12. TROUBLESHOOTING

22

13. TRADEMARKS

23

14. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE

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5. CONNECT
5.1 CONNECTION WITH YOUR TV AND DIGITAL DEVICES

8

5.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

10

5.3 CONNECTION WITH YOUR HOME NETWORK

10

6. SETUP

14

6.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP

14

6.2 SOUND CALIBRATION

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Thank you for purchasing the JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM
(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.

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.

To make the most of product features and support, you may
need to update the product software through the Internet
and the USB connector in the future. Refer to the software
update section in this manual to ensure that your product
has the latest software.

Sound bar

Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions about the soundbar, installation or
operation, please contact your retailer or customer service
representative, or visit our website: www.jbl.com.

(AAA)

Power cord*

* Power cord quantity and plug type vary region.
HDMI cable

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Wall-mounting kit

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
3.1 Soundbar
Controls

1

2

3

4

Product information & wall-mounting template

5
1)

(Power)
• 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) Microphone
• For audio calibration (Automatic MultiBeam Calibration
(AMC))
4)
•

(Source)
Select a sound source: TV (default, for audio input from TV
connection where the
connector is prioritized over the
connector),
Bluetooth or HDMI IN.

5) Status display

Rear connectors
1

2

3

4

5

6

1)
•

Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

•

Connect to your home network through an Ethernet
cable

•

Connect to the optical output on your TV or digital device

2)

3)

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4)
•

USB connector for software update

•

Connect to a USB storage device for MP3 file playback
(for US version only)

•

Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device

•

Connect to the HDMI ARC / HDMI eARC input on your TV

5)

•
7)

6)

3.2 Remote control
1
2
3
4
5
6

7

1)
•

Switch on or to standby

•

Select the TV source (default, for audio input from TV
connection where the
connector is prioritized over the
connector)

2)

3)
•

(Bluetooth)
Select the Bluetooth source

•

Press and hold to connect another Bluetooth device

•

Switch the virtual Dolby Atmos® sound effects on or off
(Default: on)

4)

5) HDMI
• Select the

6

6) + / • Increase or decrease the volume

source

•

Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume
continuously.
(Mute)
Mute/unmute

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4.2 Wall-mounting

4. PLACE
4.1 Desktop placement
Place the soundbar on a flat and stable surface.
> 4 m / 13 ft

>2” (50mm)1a)

5 cm / 2”

1b)

4mm/0.16"

≤8 mm/0.31"

2.5-3.0 m / 8.2-9.8 ft

1

1c)

3

2

≥30 mm/1.18"

4

4

1. Preparation:
a) With a minimum distance of 2” (50mm) from your TV, stick
the supplied wall-mounting template to a wall by using
adhesive tapes.
b) Use your ballpen tip to mark the screw holder location.
Remove the template.
c) On the marked location, drill a 4 mm/0.16” hole.

NOTES:
−
−

The power cord shall be properly connected to power.
Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar.

2. Install the support for wall-mounting bracket.
3. With the screw, fasten the wall-mounting bracket onto the
bottom of the soundbar.
4. Mount the soundbar.
NOTES:
−
−
−
−
−

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.
Before wall-mounting, make sure that the soundbar is unplugged
from power. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

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5. CONNECT
5.1 Connection with your TV and digital devices
For audio playback through the soundbar, connect the soundbar
with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable or an optical cable
(sold separately).
An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a
single connection. HDMI connectivity is the best option for your
soundbar.

TV (HDMI ARC)
(Recommended connection for the best Dolby Atmos experience)
HDMI IN

HDMI (ARC)

HDMI OUT

(TV ARC/TV eARC)

1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC) connector on
your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
•

HDMI IN

*

On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC have
been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for
more information.

2. Use an HDMI cable (V2.0 or later) to connect the soundbar
with your digital device, such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray
player or game console.

HDMI OUT

•

On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been
enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital
device for more information.

•

On your digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw data”
in the audio output settings for the best Dolby Atmos
experience.

3. To play audio from the digital device connected to the
soundbar, select
on the remote control.
NOTES:
−

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If your TV does not support HDMI eARC, make sure that you connect
your digital device through the HDMI IN connector on the soundbar
instead of your TV. Otherwise, the Dolby Atmos information cannot
pass through the HDMI (ARC / eARC) connectors to the soundbar.

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TV (HDMI eARC)

OPTICAL

*

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

(TV ARC/TV eARC)

OPTICAL

HDMI (eARC)

*

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI OUT

TV

TV

1. Connect the soundbar with the
on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
•

connector

•

−

On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI eARC have
been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for
more information.

2. Use an HDMI cable (eARC compatible, V2.0 or later) to connect
your TV with your digital device, such as a streaming device,
set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player or game console.
•

NOTES:

On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been
enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital
device for more information.
On your TV and digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw
data” in the audio output settings for the best Dolby
Atmos experience.

3. To play audio from the digital device connected to your TV,
select
on the remote control.

With the Virtual Dolby Atmos design, the Dolby surround upmixer
of the soundbar can expand the legacy channel-based audio of
Dolby Digital format, including 5.1 and 7.1 content, and provide an
immersive 3D Atmos experience.

1. Connect the soundbar with your TV by using an optical cable.
2. Use an HDMI cable (V2.0 or later) to connect your TV with your
digital device, such as a streaming device, set-top box, DVD/
Blu-ray player or game console.
3. To play audio through the optical cable, select
remote control.

on the

NOTES:
−
−
−

* The HDMI cable (for digital device connection) and the optical cable
are sold separately.
Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.
When both HDMI ARC and optical cables are connected to the
soundbar for audio input from TV connection, the HDMI ARC
connection is prioritized.

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To connect to another Bluetooth device

5.2 Bluetooth connection
Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth
device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.
Settings

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

3S

DEVICES

JBL Bar 5.0_xxxx

Connected

Now Discoverable

< 10 m / 33 ft

1. In the Bluetooth source, press and hold
on the remote control until “

on the soundbar or
” is displayed.

→ The previously paired device is cleared from the soundbar.
→ The soundbar enters the Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Follow the Step 3 under “Connect a Bluetooth device”.
•
BT PAIRING

NOTES:
−

Connect a Bluetooth device
1. Press to switch on (See “6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto
wakeup” in the “6. SETUP” chapter).
2. To select Bluetooth source, press
the remote control.
→ “

on the soundbar or

−

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. Devices that
generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the
Soundbar, such as microwaves and wireless LAN devices.

on

”: Ready for BT pairing

3. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for
“
” within three minutes.
→ Successful connection: The device name is displayed
if your device is named in English. A confirmation tone
is heard.

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If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar, first
unpair “
” on the device.

5.3 Connection with your home network
Through Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable, connect the soundbar to
your home network. With Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay and
Alexa supported, the soundbar allows you to stream audio on
smartphones or tablets through the soundbar speakers.
1. On the soundbar, enter the Wi-Fi setup mode:

To reconnect the last paired device

Press to switch on (See “6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/
Auto wakeup” in the “6. SETUP” chapter).

Your Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the
soundbar goes to standby mode. Next time you switch to the
Bluetooth source, the soundbar reconnects the last paired
device automatically.

→ If the soundbar has not been connected to a network,
the screen shows “
” and then, “
”.
To re-enter the Wi-Fi setup mode, press and hold until
“
” is displayed.

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2. On your Android or iOS device, add the soundbar to your
home Wi-Fi network.

5.3.2 *Wi-Fi setup through the AirPlay speaker setup

Select an app to complete Wi-Fi setup.

AIRPLAY READY

SETUP WIFI

Settings

Google Home

CHROMECAST
& AirPlay

SETUP WIFI

Settings

AirPlay (iOS)

Alexa

•

Google Home app: for playback through Chromecast
built-in™ and AirPlay

•

AirPlay speaker setup: for playback through AirPlay only

•

An Amazon Echo device / Amazon Alexa app: for
playback through the Amazon Music and/or Alexa MRM
(Multi-Room Music)

5.3.1 Wi-Fi setup through the Google Home app
Google Home

Google Home

CHROMECAST, AIRPLAY READY

a) Connect your iOS device to your home Wi-Fi network.
b) On your iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Under
SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER…, select “JBL Bar
5.0_xxxx” and follow onscreen instructions to complete
setup.

5.3.3 **Automatic setup through an Amazon Echo device
To have the soundbar automatically join the same Wi-Fi network
as your Amazon Echo device, make sure that:
You have purchased the soundbar from Amazon online with your
Amazon account.

SETUP WIFI

BAR 5.0
MULTIBEAM

Amazon
online

a) Connect your Android or iOS device to your home Wi-Fi
network. Download the Google Home app. Sign in with your
Google account. If you do not have, create a new one.
b) Follow the app instructions to complete setup.

* Purchased from Amazon online
*

ALEXA MUSIC READY

SETUP WIFI

Amazon Echo device

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a) Check that you have connected your Amazon Echo
device to your home Wi-Fi network.
b) During the Wi-Fi setup of your Amazon Echo device, you
have saved to Amazon the password of your home Wi-Fi
network.

Enter your Wi-Fi network

b) On your Android or iOS device, enable Bluetooth and launch
the Amazon Alexa app.
→ The JBL soundbar is automatically discovered by
Alexa.
c) Follow the steps as shown above and onscreen instructions
to connect the JBL soundbar to your home Wi-Fi network.
Manual: Guided setup

Wi-Fi Network Name
Enter your password

DEVICES

Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa

Add Device
Devices

CONNECT

SETUP

?

Which device would you
like to set up?

*
c) Enable Bluetooth on your Amazon Echo device, and
place the soundbar within the Bluetooth range (10 m/
33 ft).

Speaker

SETUP

SETUP WIFI

5.3.4 **Wi-Fi setup through the Amazon Alexa app

?

What brand is your
speaker?

JBL
JBL

If your soundbar is purchased elsewhere or received as a gift,
set up Wi-Fi through the Amazon Alexa app. You can have Alexa
discover the soundbar automatically, or through the guided
setup or barcode setup.

SETUP

?

Connect your JBL
speaker to Alexa

Automatic discovery
BAR 5.0
MULTIBEAM

Amazon Alexa

* Purchased elsewhere or received as a gi�

SETUP

JBL Soundbar can be set
up

Locate the 2D barcode for
your JBL speaker

DON’T
HAVE
A BARCODE
DON’T
HAVE
A BARCODE
LATER

CONTINUE

SCAN BARCODE

*
SETUP

?

Connect your JBL speaker

ALEXA MUSIC READY

SETUP WIFI

BAR 5.0
MULTIBEAM

Next

* Purchased elsewhere or received as a gi�

a) Connect your Android or iOS device to your home Wi-Fi
network. Download the Amazon Alexa app. Sign in with
your Amazon account. If you do not have, create a new one.

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Next

a) Connect your Android or iOS device to your home Wi-Fi
network. Download the Amazon Alexa app. Sign in with
your Amazon account. If you do not have, create a new one.
b) On your Android or iOS device, launch the Amazon Alexa
app and follow the steps as shown above.

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SETUP

SETUP

5.3.5 Wired connection with your home network through
an Ethernet cable

?

Connect your JBL speaker

•

After the Wi-Fi setup is complete, use an Ethernet cable to
connect the soundbar to your home network.

•

Make sure that you connect to the same network as you did
during the setup.

Locate the 2D barcode for
your JBL speaker

DON’T
HAVE
A BARCODE
DON’T
HAVE
A BARCODE
SCAN BARCODE

Next

NOTES:
−
−
3S

READY FOR ALEXA SETUP

−

x1

c) For the guided setup, enable Bluetooth on your Android
or iOS device and have Alexa discover the soundbar by
pressing TV for more than 3 seconds and then, pressing
on the soundbar.
d) Follow the onscreen instructions to connect the JBL
soundbar to your home Wi-Fi network

−

−

During the Wi-Fi setup through the Google Home app, you can name
the soundbar and organize it by room.
On your iOS device, add the soundbar to the Apple Home app and
manage it together with other AirPlay 2-compatible speakers.
*On your iOS device, if the soundbar has been added to your home
Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app, skip the steps under
““5.3.2 *Wi-Fi setup through the AirPlay speaker setup”” and
you can start AirPlay streaming from an AirPlay-compatible app (See
“7.5 Play through AirPlay” in the “7. PLAY” chapter).
**If the soundbar has been added to your home Wi-Fi network
through the Google Home app or the AirPlay speaker setup, follow
the onscreen instructions to sign in with your Amazon account.

**Before you follow the steps under ““5.3.4 **Wi-Fi setup through
the Amazon Alexa app””, make sure that the devices are connected
to your home network through Wi-Fi instead of an Ethernet cable.

Barcode setup
SETUP

Locate the 2D barcode for
your JBL speaker

SCAN BARCODE

a) Follow the Step a) and b) under Manual: Guided setup.
b) For the barcode setup, enable Bluetooth on your Android
or iOS device and have Alexa discover the soundbar by
scanning the barcode at the back of the soundbar.
c) Follow the onscreen instructions to connect the JBL
soundbar to your home Wi-Fi network.

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6. SETUP

•

the soundbar is connected to your TV through the HDMI
ARC/eARC connection and through the HDMI connection, is
also connected to your digital device such as a set-top box,
DVD/Blu-ray player or game console, and your digital device
is switched on;

•

the soundbar is connected to your home network and audio
is streamed to the soundbar through Chromecast built-in,
AirPlay or Alexa Music.

6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup

2

1
POWER

6.2 Sound calibration
6.2.1 Automatic MultiBeam Calibration

STDBY

LOAD

With Automatic MultiBeam™ Calibration (AMC), your surround
sound experience can be optimized for your favorite seating
position.
• On the remote control, press and hold
until
“
” is displayed on the soundbar.
→ Countdown starts from 5 to 1.
→ Calibration tone is heard. Audio calibration starts.
“
”: Calibration ongoing.
→ “
”: Calibration completed successfully.

HELLO

3

Switch on
1. Connect the soundbar to power by using the supplied power
cords.
→ The screen on the soundbar shows “
“
”.
2. On the soundbar, press
→ “

” and then,

to switch on.

” is displayed.

DONE

CALIBRATION

NOTES:
−
−

Use the supplied power cords only.
Before switching on the soundbar, make sure that you have
completed all other connections (See “5.1 Connection with your TV
and digital devices” in the “5. CONNECT” chapter).

>5S

Auto standby
If the soundbar is inactive for more than 10 minutes, it will switch
to standby mode automatically. “
” is displayed. Next time
you switch on the soundbar, it returns to the last selected source.

NOTES:
−

Auto wakeup

During AMC, all buttons on the remote control are disabled except
for and
.

−

“

In standby mode, the soundbar will wake up automatically when
• the soundbar is connected to your TV through the HDMI
ARC/eARC connection and your TV is switched on;
•

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the soundbar is connected to your TV through an optical
cable and audio signals are detected from the optical cable;

” is displayed if AMC failed.

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6.2.2 Dolby Atmos® (Virtual)

6.2.3 Bass adjustment

With the Virtual Dolby Atmos, enjoy height sound effects when
you play movies in the TV/HDMI IN source.

You can make bass adjustment as needed.

1. Connect and play your Blu-ray player or streaming device
through the HDMI ARC/HDMI eARC connector and the
HDMI connector. (See “5.1 Connection with your TV and
digital devices” in the “5. CONNECT”chapter).

1. On the remote control, press and hold
seconds. Then, press -.

for more than three

→ Current bass level is displayed (Default: “

”).

2. Press
on the remote control to switch on or off the
height sound effects (Default: on).
→ The screen on the soundbar shows “
”.

” or “

LVL 3

3S

x1

ON ATMOS

2. Within five seconds, press + or - on the remote control to
switch between bass levels.
→ “

” to “

” is displayed.

OFF ATMOS

NOTES:
−

Switch off the ATMOS effects, if you prefer no to have any height
sound effects during your viewing or listening.

LVL 1

LVL 2

LVL 3

LVL 4

LVL 5

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TV remote control IR learning

7. PLAY

Through IR learning, your Infra-red TV remote control can learn
some commands of the soundbar.

7.1 Play from the TV source
With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from the
soundbar speakers.

1. On the soundbar, press and hold
is displayed.

and + until “

”

→ You enter the TV remote control learning mode.
2. Within 15 seconds, do the following on the soundbar and your
TV remote control:

HDMI eARC/
HDMI ARC

a) On the soundbar: press one of the following buttons +, -,
+ and - together (for the mute/unmute function), and .
b) On your TV remote control: press the desired button.
→ “
” is displayed on the soundbar.
→ “
”: The function of the soundbar button is learnt
by your TV remote control button.

OPTICAL

3. Repeat Step 2 to complete the button learning.
4. To exit the TV remote control learning mode, press and hold
and + on the soundbar until “
” is displayed.
→ The soundbar returns to the last selected source.

TV

7.2 Play from the HDMI IN source
With the soundbar connected as shown, your digital device can
play video on your TV and audio from the soundbar speakers.

1. Make sure that your TV is set to support external speakers
and the built-in TV speakers are muted. Refer to the owner’s
manual of your TV for more information.

HDMI (ARC)

1

2. Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected
to your TV (See “5.1 Connection with your TV and digital
devices” in the “5. CONNECT” chapter).
3. To select the TV source, press
the remote control.

on the soundbar or

HDMI OUT

(TV ARC/TV eARC)

on

→ “ ”: The TV source is selected.
• In the factory settings, the TV source is selected by default.

HDMI IN

2

NOTES:
−

If the soundbar is connected to your TV through both an HDMI cable
and an optical cable, the HDMI cable source is selected for the TV
connection.

HDMI OUT

7.1.1 TV remote control setup
To use your TV remote control for both your TV and the soundbar,
check that your TV supports HDMI-CEC. If your TV does not
support HDMI-CEC, follow the steps under “TV remote control IR
learning”.

HDMI-CEC
If your TV supports HDMI-CEC, enable the functions as instructed
in your TV user manual. You can control the volume +/-, mute/
unmute, and power on/standby functions on your soundbar
through the TV remote control.

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.
.
.

1. Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your TV and digital device (See “5.1 Connection with your TV
and digital devices” in the “5. CONNECT” chapter).

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2. Switch on your digital device.

3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources.

→ Your TV and the soundbar wake up from standby mode
and switch to the input source automatically.
• To select the
source on the soundbar, press
on the soundbar or
on the remote control.
3. Switch your TV to standby mode.

7.5 Play through AirPlay
Through AirPlay, stream audio on your iOS device to the soundbar.
1. On the soundbar,
•

→ The soundbar and source device are switched to standby mode.
NOTES:
−

Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.

7.3 Play from the Bluetooth source
Through Bluetooth, stream audio play on your Bluetooth device
to the soundbar.

Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your home network (See “5.3 Connection with your home
network” in the “5. CONNECT” chapter).

2. On your iOS device,
a) Check that your iOS device has been connected to the
same network as the soundbar.
b) To enter the Control Center on an iOS device, swipe down
from the upper right corner or swipe up from the bottom
edge (iOS 11 or earlier). Tap
to select the connected
soundbar and then, start audio streaming from an app.

usic

< 10 m / 33 ft

Phone
ining Room speaker

1. Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your Bluetooth device (See “5.2 Bluetooth connection” in the
“5. CONNECT” chapter).
2. To select the Bluetooth source, press
on the remote control.

on the soundbar or
AIRPLAY

3. Start audio play on your Bluetooth device.
4. Adjust the volume on the soundbar or your Bluetooth device.

7.4 Play through Chromecast built-in
Through Chromecast built-in, stream audio on your Android or
iOS device to the soundbar.
1. On the soundbar,
•

3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources.

7.6 Play through Amazon Music
With the soundbar connected to Alexa, you can stream music
from the Amazon Music library to the soundbar.

Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your home network (See “5.3 Connection with your home
network” in the “5. CONNECT” chapter).

2. On your Android or iOS device,
a) Check that your Android or iOS device has been
connected to the same network as the soundbar.
b) On a Chromecast-enabled app, play music, tap the cast
icon
and select the connected soundbar.

Play

ALEXA MUSIC READY

1. Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
the Amazon Alexa app (See “5.3.4 **Wi-Fi setup through the
Amazon Alexa app” in the “5. CONNECT” chapter).
2. Launch the Amazon Alexa app to start music playback.

CHROMECAST

•

Open the Amazon Music app to access the Amazon
Music library.

•

Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for more details.

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3. Start music streaming from an app.

NOTES:
−
−

−

The soundbar can support audio streaming and cannot support video
streaming.
During playback through Chromecast built-in, AirPlay or Alexa, music
playback pauses on the current connected device when you start
music playback on a second connected device.
When the soundbar switches between your home Wi-Fi and wired
network during AirPlay, music playback pauses and will resume in a
few minutes, depending on the bandwidth condition of broadband.
For the connection to your home wired network, see “5.3.5 Wired
connection with your home network through an Ethernet cable”
under “5.3 Connection with your home network” in the Chapter “5.
CONNECT”.

7.7.3 Alexa MRM: Multi-Room Music
1. Check that you have associated the soundbar with your Amazon
account through the Amazon Alexa app (See “5.3.4 **Wi-Fi
setup through the Amazon Alexa app” under “5.3 Connection
with your home network” in the “5. CONNECT” chapter).
2. Through the Amazon Alexa app, create a Multi-room Music
group for the soundbar. Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for
more information.
DEVICES

7.7 Multi-room playback
With the multi-room playback, you can stream music on your
Android or iOS device to multiple Chromecast-enabled/ AirPlay
/ Alexa speakers.

Combine speakers
Devices

Amazon Echo device

ALEXA MRM

3. During music streaming through Alexa MRM, press and hold
to stop music streaming. To resume music streaming, start
music playback again.
•

When the music streaming stops, press
unmute the soundbar.

NOTES:
−

7.7.1 Chromecast built-in
1. Through the Google Home app, connect multiple Chromecastenabled speakers to the same network, assign them to multiple
rooms, and create groups as needed.
2. Run a Chromecast-enabled app on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Play music. Press

and select the grouped speakers.

NOTES:
−
−

Refer to the Google Home app for more details.
Depending on the bandwidth of your local network, you can stream
music to up to 6 Chromecast-enabled speakers.

7.7.2 AirPlay

usic

BL Bar 5.0_xxxx
BL Bar 5.1_xxxx

1. On an iOS device, enter the Control Center.
2. Tap

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to select multiple connected speakers as needed.

Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for more details.

to mute or

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8. SOUND SETTINGS

9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS

Bass adjustment
•

Check “Bass adjustment” under “6.2 Sound calibration” in
the “6. SETUP” chapter).

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
seconds.

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.
→ “
” is displayed.
→ The soundbar shows “
goes to standby mode.

” and “

” and then,

for more than three

2. Within five seconds, press + or - on the remote control to
adjust the audio delay and match with video.
→ The audio sync timing is displayed.

Smart mode
With the smart mode enabled by default, you can enjoy TV
programs with rich sound effects. For TV programs such as
news and weather forecasts, you can reduce sound effects by
disabling the smart mode and switching to the standard mode.
Smart mode: EQ settings and JBL Surround Sound are applied
for rich sound effects.
Standard mode: The preset EQ settings are applied for standard
sound effects.
To disable the smart mode, do the following:
1. On the remote control, press and hold
seconds. Press +.
→ Current mode is displayed. “
smart mode is enabled.

for more than three
”: The

2. Repeat Step 1.
→ You switch to another mode. “
”: The
standard mode is enabled.
→ Next time you switch on the soundbar, the smart mode is
enabled again automatically.

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3. To enter the software update mode, press and hold
the soundbar for more than 10 seconds.

10. SOFTWARE UPDATE

→
→
→
→

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.

Updating online

and - on

“
” is displayed.
“
”: Software updating underway
“
”: Software updating completed
The soundbar shows “
” and “
” and then,
goes to standby mode.

NOTES:
−
−

UPDATE FOUND

•

Connect the soundbar to your home network. Updating
online happens automatically if software updates are
available.
→ “
→ “

”: Software updating underway
”: Software updating completed

Updating through a USB storage device

Software update files

USB

> 10S

UPDATE MODE

1. Check that you have saved the software update file to the root
directory of a USB storage device.
2. Connect the USB device.

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Keep the soundbar powered on and the USB storage device mounted
before software updating is complete.
“Error”is displayed if software updating has failed.

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11. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions
•

Dimensions (W x H x D):
709.0 x 60.5 x 100.5 mm / 27.9” x 2.4” x 3.9”

General specification:
•

Model: BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM

•

Weight: 2
 .8 kg

•

Power supply: 100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60 Hz

•

•

Total speaker power output (Max. @THD 1%): 250 W

Packaging dimensions (W x H x D):
966 x 126 x 161 mm / 38.0” x 4.9” x 6.3”

•

Soundbar output power (Max. @THD 1%): 5 x 50 W

•

Packaging weight (Gross weight): 4.5 kg

•

Soundbar transducer: 5 x 48mm x 80mm racetrack drivers
(3 front facing and two side firing) + 4 x 3” (75mm) Passive
Radiators

•

Networked standby power: < 2.0 W

•

Operating temperature: 0°C - 45 °C

HDMI specification:
•

HDMI Video input: 1

•

HDMI Video output (With Enhanced Audio Return Channel,
eARC): 1

•

HDMI HDCP version: 2.3

Audio specification:
•

Frequency response: 50 Hz-20 KHz

•

Audio inputs: 1 Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback is
available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service
only.)

USB specification (Audio playback is for US version
only):
•

USB port: Type A

•

USB rating: 5 V DC / 0.5 A

•

Supporting file format: mp3

•

MP3 Codec: MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG
2.5 Layer 3

•

MP3 sampling rate: 16 - 48 KHz

•

MP3 bitrate: 80 - 320 kbps

Wireless specification:
•

Bluetooth version: 4.2

•

Bluetooth profile: A2DP V1.2, AVRCP V1.5

•

Bluetooth frequency range: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz

•

Bluetooth transmitter power: <10 dBm (EIRP)

•

Wi-Fi network: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)

•

2.4G Wi-Fi frequency range: 2412 – 2472 MHz (2.4GHz ISM
Band, USA and Canada 11 Channels, Europe and others
13 Channels)

•

2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power: < 20 dBm (EIRP)

•

5G Wi-Fi frequency range: 5.15 – 5.35 GHz,
5.470 – 5.725 GHz, 5.725 – 5.825 GHz

•

5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: < 23 dBm (EIRP)

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12. TROUBLESHOOTING

•

Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems
using this product, check the following points 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 “9.
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS” chapter).

Poor audio quality from a connected Bluetooth device
•

•

The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device
closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the
source device and the soundbar.

Wi-Fi

•

Make sure that the soundbar is not muted.

•

Select the correct audio input source on the remote control.

Failed to connect to Wi-Fi.

•

Connect the soundbar to your TV or other devices properly

•

Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.

•

Restore the soundbar to its factory settings by pressing and
holding and
on the soundbar for more than 10 seconds.

•

Make sure that you have selected the right network and
entered the correct password.

•

Make sure that your router or modem is turned on and within
the range.

•

In your router settings, make sure that you have set the
security type to WPA2 or auto.

•

Make sure that your soundbar is connected to the same
wireless LAN as your smartphone or tablet.

•

If you have difficulties in setting up Wi-Fi, reset Wi-Fi by
holding on the soundbar until “
” is displayed.

•

On the soundbar that you have connected to Wi-Fi through
the AirPlay speaker setup on an iOS device, make sure that
you connect the soundbar to the same Wi-Fi network when
you set up Chromecast built-in through the Google Home
app, or Alexa through the Amazon Alexa app.

Distorted sound or echo
•

If you play audio from your TV through the soundbar, make
sure that your TV is muted or the built-in TV speaker is
disabled.

Audio and video are not synchronized.
•

Enable the audio sync function to synchronize audio and
video (See “Audio sync” in the “8. SOUND SETTINGS”
chapter).

No height sound effects of Dolby Atmos
•

•

If your TV supports HDMI ARC only, make sure that you have
connected your digital device to the soundbar through the
HDMI IN connector on the soundbar (See “TV (HDMI ARC)”
under “5.1 Connection with your TV and digital devices” in
the “5. CONNECT” chapter)
Enjoy the sound effects of Dolby Atmos when you play
movies from the TV / HDMI source. For audio streaming over
Bluetooth or casting apps (enabled by Chromecast built-in,
AirPlay or Alexa), Dolby Atmos is not supported.

Bluetooth
A device cannot be connected with the soundbar.

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The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device
closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the
source device and the soundbar.

The connected Bluetooth device connects and
disconnects constantly.

Sound
No sound from soundbar

If your Bluetooth device has ever been paired with the
soundbar, reset Bluetooth on the soundbar, unpair the
soundbar on the Bluetooth device, and then, pair the
Bluetooth device with the soundbar again (see “To connect
to another device” under “5.2 Bluetooth connection” in the
“5. CONNECT” chapter).

•

Check if you have enabled Bluetooth on the device.

•

If the soundbar has been paired with another Bluetooth
device, reset Bluetooth (see “To connect to another device”
under “5.2 Bluetooth connection” in the “5. CONNECT”
chapter).

The Google Home app cannot find the device.
•

Make sure that your soundbar is powered on.

•

Make sure that your network is working properly.

•

Make sure that your router or modem is powered on and
within the range.

The Amazon Alexa app cannot find the device.
•

Follow the steps under “Manual: Guided setup” and
“Barcode setup” in the “5.3.4 **Wi-Fi setup through the
Amazon Alexa app” chapter. You will allow Alexa to discover
the soundbar.

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Playback

13. TRADEMARKS

Music playback does not work smoothly when the
sound source switches from Bluetooth to Chromecast
built-in, AirPlay or Alexa.
•

The quality of audio casting and playback are dependent on
the traffic and coverage of the network that connects the
soundbar and your casting devices, such as phones, tablets
and PCs.

Music playback does not resume when the sound
source switches from Bluetooth to TV/HDMI IN, and
then back to Bluetooth.
•

The music playback in the Bluetooth device stops when
the sound source switches from Bluetooth to TV / HDMI IN.
When you switch back to the Bluetooth source, start music
playback in the Bluetooth device again.

Remote control

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the 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, and
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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. The IR
learning is not supported by a Bluetooth TV remote control.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance®.

Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright ©
2012–2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Google, Google Play, Google Home and Chromecast built-in are
trademarks of Google LLC.

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14. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE

Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPhone are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The
trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone
K.K.
Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has
been designed to work specifically with the technology identified
in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is
required.

Amazon, Echo, Alexa, and all related logos are trademarks of
Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for
Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here:
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This product contains open source software licensed under
GPL. For your convenience, the source code and relevant
build instruction are also available at https://harman-webpages.
s3.amazonaws.com/jbl_bar5.0_package_license_list.htm. 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.

HARMAN International Industries,
Incorporated 8500 Balboa
Boulevard, Northridge, CA
91329 USA
www.jbl.com

© 2020 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.
All rights reserved.
JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in
the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are
subject to change without notice.



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