JBL MA510BLKAM MA Series 5.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver in User Manual

Owner's Manual

Rev 1.3 | 20240612

MA310 | 5.1-channel 4K AV Receiver

MA510 | 5.1-channel 8K AV Receiver

MA710 | 7.1-channel 8K AV Receiver

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

What’s In The Box ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Download The JBL Premium Audio Setup App .................................................................................................... 4

Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Remote Control.................................................................................................................................................... 6

Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

MA310 and MA510 .............................................................................................................................................. 7

MA710 ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Speaker Placement ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Left And Right Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 8

5.1-Channel System ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Subwoofer Placement And Positioning In-Room .................................................................................................10

7.1-Channel System (MA710) .............................................................................................................................10

Wiring and Connections .........................................................................................................................................11

Network Connection ...........................................................................................................................................11

Bluetooth Operation ............................................................................................................................................12

Connecting Audio/Video Inputs ...........................................................................................................................13

Wiring Output Connectors ...................................................................................................................................15

Essential Operation ................................................................................................................................................16

Placing The Unit .................................................................................................................................................16

Power .................................................................................................................................................................16

Standby Power ...................................................................................................................................................16

Operating Your Receiver ....................................................................................................................................17

Selecting A Source .............................................................................................................................................17

Main Menu Overview ..........................................................................................................................................17

Volume Control ...................................................................................................................................................18

System Feedback ...............................................................................................................................................18

Essential Setup ......................................................................................................................................................19

Speaker Types ...................................................................................................................................................19

Speaker Levels ...................................................................................................................................................20

Speaker Distances ..............................................................................................................................................20

Setup Menus ..........................................................................................................................................................21

Entering Setup Mode ..........................................................................................................................................21

Navigating The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................21

Source Setup ......................................................................................................................................................22

Speaker Setup ....................................................................................................................................................23

System Setup .....................................................................................................................................................25

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Network Status ...................................................................................................................................................26

Software Setup ...................................................................................................................................................26

Decoding Modes ....................................................................................................................................................27

Modes For Digital Sources ..................................................................................................................................27

Modes For Analog Sources ................................................................................................................................27

Multi-Channel Source Modes ..............................................................................................................................27

Decoding Modes (Cont’d) ...................................................................................................................................28

Room Correction – EZ Set EQ ...............................................................................................................................29

How Does EZ Set EQ Room Correction Work? ..................................................................................................29

Usung Subwoofers .............................................................................................................................................29

Calibrating The System With EZ Set EQ .............................................................................................................30

Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................36

MA310 ................................................................................................................................................................36

MA510 ................................................................................................................................................................37

MA710 ................................................................................................................................................................38

Troubleshooting and Maintenance .........................................................................................................................39

General Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................39

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................39

Trademarks and Licenses ......................................................................................................................................40

Regulatory Communications ..................................................................................................................................41

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a JBL MA series AV Receiver. For over 75 years, JBL has been creating best in class

audio equipment for concerts, studios, theaters, and homes around the world. JBL is the trusted choice of leading

recording artists and sound engineers. The MA series AVRs are designed, engineered, and manufactured to the

industry’s highest quality standards and offer core features and fundamental connectivity for exceptional home

cinema and music experiences.

For more information on the set-up and operation of this product refer to the product page on the jbl.com website.

Should further assistance be required feel free to contact customer support at the numbers below.

Inside the US and Canada: +1 888.691.4171

Outside the US and Canada: +44 1707 668 012

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

1. 1x JBL MA310, MA510 or MA710 AV Receiver

2. 1x Quick-start guide and safety sheet

3. 1x IR remote

4. 2x AAA batteries for remote control

5. 1x Antenna for Bluetooth

6. Antennas for Wi-Fi (1x MA510 and 2x MA710)

7. 1x Power Cord

DOWNLOAD THE JBL PREMIUM AUDIO SETUP APP (Applies to MA510 and MA710 only)

To setup your receiver on your home network, download the JBL PREMIUM AUDIO app to your smartphone or

tablet.

(See NETWORK CONNECTION )

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Product Overview

FRONT PANEL

STANDBY ON/OFF BUTTON

Activates and deactivates standby mode

when the Receiver is connected to AC

power.

When in standby mode, the display is blank

and the front panel LED glows orange.

While switched on, the front panel LED will

glow white.

INPUT DIAL/MENU NAVIGATION/PRESS

SELECT

Rotate to select an input source until that

source is shown on the front panel. Press to

select.

Use to navigate and steer the cursor in

Setup menus or on-screen menus.

Press to Select.

UNIT DISPLAY

The display window shows the currently

selected source and current volume setting.

The front panel display is also used for unit

setup after pressing the MENU key on the

front panel or remote.

BACK MENU BUTTON

Use the Back button to go navigate to

previous page(s) in Setup menus or on-

screen menus.

SHOW/HIDE MENU BUTTON

The Menu button displays the unit’s setup

menu on the On-Screen Display and front

panel of the device.

DIM BUTTON

This switches the display brightness

between bright/dim/off.

SURROUND MODE CYCLE

Selects between stereo and the available

surround modes for the current source.

VOLUME DIAL/PRESS MUTE

Rotate to adjust the volume of the Receiver.

Press to mute all audio outputs.

5 61

2 3

4 7

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REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY ON/OFF BUTTON

Activates and deactivates standby mode

when the Receiver is connected to AC

power.

MENU NAVIGATION/SELECT AND

TRANSPORT CONTROL*

The Navigation keys steer the cursor in

Setup menus or on-screen menus.

Press center button to Select.

MENU BACK & MENU ON/OFF

The Menu button displays the unit’s setup

menu on the On-Screen Display and front

panel of the device.

Use the Back button to go navigate to

previous page(s).

DIM FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

This switches the display brightness

between bright/dim/off.

SOURCE UP/DOWN

To select an input source, press the Source





buttons until that source is shown

on the front panel or On-Screen Display.

Press SELECT to Select.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Use the volume controls on the remote to

adjust the volume of the Receiver.

SURROUND MODE CYCLE

Selects between stereo and the available

surround modes for the current source.

MUTE

Mutes all audio outputs.

*Use Select, and Left/Right curser buttons on the remote control as transport keys for Bluetooth and Network Audio streaming sources

Notes on batteries:

• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.

• Do not mix old and new batteries together.

• Do not use non-identical batteries together – although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Ensure the plus (

+) and minus (-) ends of each battery match the direction indicated in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment that is not going to be used for a month or more.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental or local regulations that apply in your country or area.

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Rear Panel

MA310 and MA510

1. HDMI Output

2. HDMI Inputs

3. Ethernet Socket (

MA510 only)

4. USB Input

5. Digital Inputs

6. Analog Inputs

7. Subwoofer Outputs

8. Speaker Level Output Connectors

9. Power Switch

10. Power Input

MA710

1. USB Input

2. Ethernet Socket

3. Phono Input and Ground

4. Analog Inputs

5. Digital Inputs

6. Zone 2 “PARTY” Output

7. Subwoofer Outputs

8. HDMI Output

9. HDMI Inputs

10. Speaker Level Output Connectors

11. Power Switch

12. Power Input

Phono Ground

This terminal must not be used as a safety earth.

3 5 6 7

1 2

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Speaker Placement

LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS

For the best results, place the speakers 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart. Angling the speakers toward the listening position

improves imaging. The speakers will produce the most accurate soundstage when the angle between the listener and the

speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees.

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5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM

When using surround-channel speakers in a 5.1-channel system, place them slightly behind the listening position, facing each

other. Ideally, they should be 5-6 feet (1.5m-1.8m) above the floor. An alternate location would be on a wall behind the

listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves while they're playing.

Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the sounds that you hear from the front

left, front right and center speakers.

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

Left Surround

Speaker

Right Surround

Speaker

Center

Speaker

0°

110°- 120°110°- 120°

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SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT AND POSITIONING IN-ROOM

The goal of proper subwoofer placement is to achieve a smooth,

extended bass response. We strongly recommend that you

experiment with placement before choosing a final location for your

subwoofer.

• Place next to a wall to increase the amount of deep bass.

• Placing in a corner (1) for even more deep bass.

Note: Placing in a corner (1) also activates room modes

which can make the bass response less smooth.

• Placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and

right speakers (2) produces the best acoustic integration with

the main speakers.

• Placing the subwoofer close to the listening position (3) helps

remove poor bass response caused by room variations.

The best way to determine the location for the subwoofer is by

temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing music with

strong bass and midbass content. Then listen while moving around to

the various available positions for the subwoofer in the room. Putting

your ears where the subwoofer would be placed is best. The best

subwoofer location is the one where you perceive the best bass

performance and midbass blend, due to acoustic reciprocity. Place

the subwoofer in that location.

While it is true that in general our ears do not hear directional sounds

at the low frequencies where subwoofers operate, when installing a

subwoofer within the limited confines of a room, the reflections,

standing waves, and absorptions generated within the room will

strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system. As a

result, the specific location of the subwoofer in the room does

become important to the amount and quality of bass that is produced.

7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM (MA710)

When you use surround-channel speakers in a 7.1-channel system, place the side surround side speakers directly to the sides

of the listening position. Ideally, they should be 5-6 feet (1.5m-1.8m) above the floor.

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Wiring and Connections

NETWORK CONNECTION (Applies to MA510 and MA710 only)

For a Wired Connection

Connect the Ethernet port on the back of the AVR to any of the open ports on your network router using a CAT-5e or higher

cable.

Ethernet Socket

Connect this to your home network

using a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable

(MA710 shown*)

For a Wi-Fi Connection:

To make a Wi-Fi connection, download the JBL PREMIUM AUDIO app to your smartphone or tablet. QR codes are on the

front page of this manual.

Connect the supplied external antennas for Bluetooth/Wireless connectivity to connectors on the rear panel.

1. Place the external antennas for

Bluetooth/wireless connectivity

evenly over the screw terminal of

rear.

2. Turn clockwise until the antenna

is fully connected.

3. Rotate the antenna upwards for

best reception.

Power on the AVR and open the JBL Premium Audio app to discover it after the AVR is

ready. Select it and follow the prompts to connect it to your Wi-Fi network.

Alternatively, you can connect the JBL AVR to your Wi-Fi network using Apple AirPlay

speaker setup in the Wi-Fi settings of your Apple device.

Network Audio Playback

The JBL AVR can be connected to, and play music from the following apps and services:

• Spotify Connect

• Tidal Connect

• Apple AirPlay

• Chromecast (requires acceptance of Google terms in the JBL PREMIUM AUDIO

app or additional setup steps in the Google Home app)

• Roon (requires additional setup in Roon app)

• Works With SmartThings (requires setup with a SmartThings Hub and the

SmartThings App)

From the JBL PREMIUM AUDIO app, you can access setup favorites and access other

services including but not limited to:

Internet Radio | Podcasts | Connected USB media | Local network storage (UPnP)

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BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Connecting your phone or tablet:

• Select the Bluetooth input on the AVR for Bluetooth pairing of a source device. Push and Hold the Input knob to

initiate Pairing Mode.

• To pair your Bluetooth source device, open the Bluetooth settings on your source device and scan for

MA310/MA510/MA710 ###### from the list. Each product has a unique ID.

1. Rotate Input Carousel

2. Push to Select “Bluetooth”

3. Push and Hold to activate Pairing Mode

4. Open the Bluetooth settings on your phone/tablet.

Scan for MA310/MA510/MA710 ###### and select

from the list. Each product has a unique ID.

Rotate to Control Volume

Push to Mute/Unmute

• The AVR can recall 7 device pairings. If 7 are in memory already, the oldest will be replaced.

• Because portable devices often have a volume slider. Upon pairing, there is a default volume setting in the amplifier to

prevent excessive volume output being selected accidentally. The default is 20.

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CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS

JBL recommends using pre-built or professionally wired cables.

Cables Used for Connections

HDMI

HDMI In: Enables connections to various digital AV devices. This unit is equipped with HDMI input connectivity for various

HDMI compatible devices such as media players, set-top box, DVD/BD players, game consoles, and more. Connect the HDMI

video outputs of your source equipment to the corresponding HDMI inputs.

HDMI Out: Connect the HDMI output to your TV. When a TV with ARC support is connected, be sure to set “ARC” in the TV

menu to “On”. When a TV with eARC support is connected, the eARC function of this unit is enabled automatically, and the

television audio is played back (MA510 and MA710 only). Keep in mind, it is necessary to connect the Receiver’s HDMI output

to the HDMI input on the TV that is labelled as ARC or eARC to use those features.

*For 4K TVs we recommend using an HDMI cable labeled “High Speed” and “with Ethernet”.

*For 8K TVs we recommend using an HDMI cable labeled “Ultra High Speed”.

COAX

Provides a digital audio input connection (S/PDIF) using a coaxial digital cable with an RCA-type connector (75-ohm

impedance). This can be used to receive digital audio from a TV that is not compatible with ARC/eARC or HDMI incompatible

devices such as a CD transport.

OPTICAL

Provides a digital audio input connection using a fiber-optical cable with TOSLINK connectors. This can be used to receive

digital audio from a TV that is not compatible with ARC/eARC or HDMI incompatible devices such as a CD transport.

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ANALOG

Provides a line-level RCA-type connection (singe-ended plus shield). The most common sources of analog playback are

compact-discs, cassette tapes and pre-amplified vinyl records.

PHONO (MA710 only*)

Provides an RCA-type connection (singe-ended plus shield) and a ground terminal, for turntables equipped with a moving

magnet (MM) phono cartridge.

Note: The ground terminal (GND) of this unit is not for safety grounding purposes. Depending on the turntable, connecting the ground line to this terminal may

reduce a significant amount of noise.

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WIRING OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Before making any output connections, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the amplifier and carefully review the total

impedance for loudspeakers connected to each amplifier output.

JBL recommends using two-conductor or four-conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire up to 12 AWG.

Speaker outputs provide connection to passive loudspeakers via binding post-type connectors that accept bare wire, spade or

banana plug terminations. The connectors are grouped in pairs. Each pair consists of two wire terminations: positive (+) and

negative (–)

To attach speaker cables to a binding post using bare wire, strip approximately 3/8-inch (10 mm) of insulation from the end of

the positive and negative leads of the cable and insert the bare ends into the corresponding binding post connector, tightening

the screw terminals to secure the termination. Repeat this procedure for each speaker.

Note: Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal. The protection circuit may be

activated if the bare wire touches the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each other.

BINDING POST TERMINATION

Using Bare Wire Connectors

Using Spade Connectors

Using Banana Connectors

Connection To Speaker

CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER

Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. The same signal is output

from the respective subwoofer terminals.

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Essential Operation

PLACING THE UNIT

CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure your amplifier is disconnected from the power source.

• Place the AVR on a level, firm surface, avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or dampness.

• Do not place the AVR on top of an amplifier or other source of heat.

• Make sure the remote-control receiver to the left of the front panel display is unobstructed, otherwise this will impair

the use of the remote-control.

• Do not place your record deck on top of this unit. Record decks are very sensitive to the noise generated by mains

power supplies which will be heard as a background ‘hum’ if the record deck is too close.

• The normal function of the unit may be disturbed by strong electromagnetic interference. If this occurs, simply reset

the unit with the power button, or move the unit to another location.

This product offers the user the option to deactivate power management functions. Note that doing this this will increase

energy consumption of the product.

POWER

The Receiver is supplied with an AC plug already attached to the cord. Check that the plug supplied fits your outlet – should

you require a new power cord, please contact your JBL dealer.

Push the IEC plug end of the power cord into the socket on the back of the amplifier, making sure that it is pushed in firmly.

Plug the other end of the cord into your AC outlet. The Receiver can be turned on using the power switch on the rear panel.

While switched on, the front panel LED will glow orange indicating that the unit is in Standby.

STANDBY POWER

The Receiver has a low power standby mode which can be entered by pressing

 on the remote control. When in standby

mode, the display is blank and the front panel LED glows orange.

If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period, we recommend that you disconnect it from AC power to save power.

The unit can be brought out of standby mode by pressing the

 button on the remote control,  button on the front panel or

rotate the input or volume knob. While switched on, the front panel LED will glow white.

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OPERATING YOUR RECEIVER

For set up, configuration and information display we recommend you use the OSD (On-Screen Display) on your TV whenever

possible.

SELECTING A SOURCE

To select an input source, press the INPUT

 or INPUT buttons on the remote, or rotate the front panel input knob until that

source is shown on the front panel display. Press SELECT on the remote or push the front panel Input knob to select.

Alternatively, you may browse input sources using the Inputs

screen from the On-Screen Display Main Menu.

Press the MENU button on the remote, scroll



(left) to

Inputs and press the SELECT button to enter.

From here, u

se the



and



keys to browse input sources.

Press SELECT on the remote to select a source.

MAIN MENU OVERVIEW

Provides access to the main features of the Receiver.

Inputs

Audio

Setup

Browse and select input sources.

Quick access to apply audio effects,

equalization, and surround modes on-

the-fly.

Essential tools and settings. Most of

the setup menus need only be

configured once when you first install

the system.

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VOLUME CONTROL

It is important to realize that the level of the volume indicator is not an accurate indication of the power delivered to your

loudspeakers. The Receiver often delivers its full output power long before the volume control reaches its maximum position,

particularly when listening to heavily recorded music. In comparison, some movie soundtracks can appear very quiet, as many

directors like to keep maximum levels in reserve for special effects sequences.

SYSTEM FEEDBACK

Provides information to the user of the current state of the Receiver.

Front Panel Display – “Now Playing” info.

Mini OSD Pop-Up

On-Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu - bar icons

Applies to MA310, MA510, MA710

System output muted

Applies to MA510, MA710

Wireless LAN connection

No wireless LAN connection

Wired ethernet LAN connection

Applies to MA710

PARTY Mode enabled

Input Source

Incoming

Audio Format

Vol ume

Indicator

Surround

Mode

Input Source

Volume

Indicator

Surround

Mode

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Essential Setup

Before you use your Receiver, it is essential that you enter some information into the Setup menus about your speaker

configuration. This allows the Receiver to process any surround sound digital source to exactly match your system and give

you the ultimate surround sound experience.

There are three pieces of vital information which are outlined in the sections: ‘Speaker Types’, ‘Speaker Distances’ and

‘Speaker Levels’. The way you enter this information manually into the Receiver is given later in the ‘Setup Menus’ section.

When calibrated using EZ Set EQ calibration app, the speaker levels and delays will NOT be established automatically when

the equalization is turned on. The speaker size, speaker distance and speaker levels settings must be entered manually. It is

important to understand why these speaker settings must be entered, which is why this section is presented before the section

on equalization.

SPEAKER TYPES

You need to set the type of speakers that you have connected to your Receiver:

Large

Capable of full frequency range reproduction.

Small

Not capable of full frequency range reproduction at the low frequency end.

None

Speaker not present in your configuration.

The terms ‘Large’ and ‘Small’ do not necessarily relate to the physical size of your speakers. As a rule of thumb, if a speaker

cannot reproduce a flat frequency response down to about 40Hz (and very few can!) it is often better to consider them as

‘Small’ for setup purposes of home cinema.

When a speaker is set to ‘Small’, very low frequency sounds are redirected away from that speaker to a ‘Large’ speaker or a

subwoofer, which are far better suited to reproducing these low frequency sounds. Many prefer to set even very full-range

speakers to ‘Small’ to optimize the dynamic range of the system and to more fully utilize the EZ Set EQ with bass

management enabled to ensure smooth subwoofer to main loudspeaker blending.

Note that it is not possible to set all speakers to ‘Small’ unless there is a subwoofer in your speaker configuration. If you do not

have a subwoofer, you will be forced to set your front speakers to ‘Large’. (Some users may wish to automatically override the

‘Small’ speaker setting for purely stereo music listening when not watching movies. This can be achieved in the ‘Source Setup’

(see SOURCE SETUP)

Speaker Crossover

If you have set any speakers as being ‘Small’, then you will be required to set a value for the crossover frequency. This is the

frequency below which signals are filtered away from these Small speakers and redirected to the subwoofer. 80Hz is usually

the best crossover frequency, since it sends non-directional low frequencies to the subwoofers which are best-suited to handle

low frequencies and can be placed optimally to reproduce only the lowest frequencies.

Amp Assign (MA710 only)

It is possible to assign your rear surround amplifier channels to Front Height or Top Middle for Dolby Atmos speaker

configuration.

In addition, the rear surround amplifier channels can be assigned to provide a stereo downmix of the Main zone to a

secondary location of the home, called Party mode. You can also assign these channels to bi-amplify the front left/right

channels.

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SPEAKER LEVELS

The levels of all the speakers in the system need to be adjusted to match each other at the listening position to create a proper

surround effect. To help with this, the Receiver can generate a test noise for each speaker which should be measured with a

sound pressure level (SPL) meter. The meter should be set to ‘C’ weighting and slow response.

Several smartphone/tablet apps are available which can also perform this function. The level of noise measured at the listening

position from each speaker should be adjusted on the Speaker Levels page of the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu so that the meter reads

75dB SPL. Adjust the main system volume of the Receiver before turning the test noise on, as the Speaker Level setting is

based on the overall level of the system for the duration of the speaker noise test.

NOTE: Mobile phone apps are limited in accuracy unless an external microphone is used. Consult your dealer for

recommendations.

There are several basic SPL meters on the market at reasonable prices aimed at home cinema enthusiasts. Check your local

technology store, search online or ask your dealer.

If you do not have an SPL meter or suitable app, you can try to adjust the noise level of each speaker by ear. In this case it is

not possible to adjust the speakers to the absolute 75dB SPL volume level, but you should aim for all speakers sounding

equally loud. Setting speaker test noise levels by ear is not recommended as it is very difficult to do accurately.

SPEAKER DISTANCES

Finally, it is essential for the distance from each speaker to the listening position to be accurately measured and entered into

the ‘Setup’ menu. This ensures that the sounds from the various speakers arrive at the listening position at the correct time to

recreate a realistic surround effect. The distance can be entered in inches, centimeters, or milliseconds.

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Setup Menus

The Setup menus allow you to configure all aspects of your Receiver. The next few pages will go through the menu items

accessible via the front panel or IR remote and explain their function. Most of the Setup menus need only be configured once

when you first install the system (or if your system changes, you move any large furniture or the listening locations, or you

move).

ENTERING SETUP MODE

To enter the setup menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or font panel. We recommend you use the OSD (On-

Screen Display) on your TV whenever possible

. Alternatively, the front panel display shows the setup menu one line at a time.

NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU

…using the remote control

The setup menu can be navigated by using the cursor (arrow) keys on the remote control. This is by far the easiest method.

1. To enter the setup menu, press the MENU button (which is located immediately under the navigation buttons).

2. Use the

 and  keys to navigate left and right the main menu section headings.

3. Once you have the main section that you require highlighted, use the SELECT key to enter the section.

4. Use the

 and  keys to navigate up and down the section settings. Some settings may be greyed out. These are either

for information only (e.g. incoming sampling frequency) or are not currently selectable. Page numbers on the bottom right

of the OSD menu indicate your position in the settings list where there are more items than can be displayed at once.

5. Pressing SELECT chooses a setting to change it, pressing SELECT again or BACK de-selects the setting.

6. At any time, press the MENU button to exit the menu. Any changes to settings are saved.

…using the keys on the front panel

The Receiver front panel controls can be used to configure the unit. Follow the instructions for using the remote control, in this

case using the Input rotary knob for up, down, left and right. Press the Input button to select.

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SOURCE SETUP

The audio and video settings on this page of the Setup menu can be tailored specifically and independently for each input

source.

When a different input source is selected in the Source Setup menu, all the source-specific settings for that input are

displayed. These settings are applied to the named Input only and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is

powered up and whenever that input is selected.

Name - The display name of the input source. You can change the name of any input to more closely match your setup.

Preset names include: TV, Media, Cable Box, Blu Ray, Game, PC, UHD, DVD, CD, AV, SAT, Turntable, Cassette, and AUX. It

is then clearer to users of your Receiver which inputs they wish to select when scrolling though.

Panel Selectable – Allows you to hide unused inputs. Hidden inputs do not appear as input choices when scrolling through

inputs. An input source can be hidden by selecting “No” in this menu. If you hid inputs and want to show them again, they can

be restored by selecting “Yes” for the individual input sources.

Lip Sync - Each input can have its own setting to add a time delay between the audio and video signals to compensate for the

sound and picture not being synchronized. This is normally required when video processing is used in the system for scaling or

de-interlacing video. The range of lip sync delay is 0 to 250 milliseconds.

The lip sync adjustment can only correct for delayed video. If the audio is late set lip sync to its minimum.

Room EQ - When the EZ Set EQ app is run and EQ filters are downloaded into the Receiver, this can be selected.

Not Calculated

(Information only) There are no EQ filters, so cannot be selected.

EZ Set EQ calibration is applied to the current source.

Off

EZ Set EQ calibration is not applied to the current source.

Default Surround Mode –

Sets the default listening mode for this input. Choose between Stereo 2.0, Stereo 2.1, All Stereo,

and the available surround modes.

Bass and Treble –

These allow you to alter the bass and treble tone controls for all currently active speakers for each individual input. For

example, if your turntable source sounds a little bass light, you can always correct for this by selecting the source in the

Source Setup menu and add 2 or 3dB to the Bass control. Then, whenever the Turntable input is selected, the bass is

automatically boosted for as long as that input is selected.

Dialog Enhance – A proprietary JBL audio enhancement setting to improve the intelligibility of spoken dialog for cinema

applications using a center channel. Note: if you are not using a center channel speaker, this setting will have no effect.

Direct Mode (MA310 & MA510, analog sources only) – This mode disables any digital signal processing parameters.

Pure Analog (MA710, analog sources only) – This mode bypasses all digital signal processing for a pure analog signal

path.

Level - Sets the relative level of each input source. This is adjusted manually and can help keep the various sources sounding

about the same level for any given Receiver volume control setting.

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SPEAKER SETUP

The settings on this page define your speaker configuration and adjustment setting based on their performance and placement

in the room. These settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is

powered up.

Speaker Types - Define the types of loudspeakers you have connected in your configuration. Here you set the type of

speakers that you have connected to your Receiver.

Large

Capable of full frequency range reproduction.

Small

Not capable of full frequency range reproduction at the low frequency end.

None

Speaker not present in your configuration.

Note: It is not possible to set all speakers to Small unless there is a subwoofer in your speaker

configuration. If you do not have a subwoofer, you will be forced to set your front speakers to Large.

󰄣 Rear Config. (MA710 only) - It is possible to assign your rear surround amplifier channels to Top Front or Top Middle

for a Dolby Atmos speaker configuration.

In addition, the rear surround amplifier channels can be assigned to provide a stereo downmix of the Main zone to a

secondary location of the home, called Party mode. You can also assign these channels to bi-amp the front left/right

channels.

Back Panel Output Labels

Fixed

Front

Center

Surround

Assignable Rear Surround Top Front Top Middle Party Bi-Amp

󰄣 Subwoofer – Configures the subwoofer outputs when a subwoofer is present. Both subwoofer outputs 1 & 2 are

enabled when set to “Present”. The same signal is sent to both subwoofer outputs.

󰄣 Height Type (MA710 only) - Configures the type of height speakers - ceiling mounted or Dolby-enabled.

Note: Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers direct sound upward and reflect off the ceiling to produce overhead sound.

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Speaker Distances – Calibration settings for the distances between the loudspeakers and the listening position.

NOTE:

Speakers that are not present in your configuration will be greyed out

󰄣 Units – Select how you wish to measure distances in imperial or metric units, or in milliseconds. As described in

“Essential Setup”

(see Essential Setup). Measure the distance from each loudspeaker in your system to your ear in the

main listening position and enter the values. This allows the Receiver to calculate the correct relative delay for each

loudspeaker.

Speaker Level -

These settings allow adjustment of individual speaker levels. They should be adjusted using either

internally generated test noise or an external source, such as a setup test disc.

NOTE:

Speakers that are not present in your configuration will be greyed out

󰄣 Test Tone – Selects the internal test tone generator or allows the use of an external test tone form the currently

selected input source (e.g. BD player in HDMI source).

Use the  and  navigation buttons on the remote control to select the relevant speaker. Use the  and  navigation

buttons to adjust the noise level from each speaker.

As described in “Essential Setup”

(see Essential Setup), adjust the level of the test noise from each speaker so that an SPL

meter at the listening position measures 75dB SPL.

Speaker Crossover - This is the frequency below which signals are filtered away from these Small speakers and redirected

to ’Large’ speakers or the subwoofer (if present). 80 Hz is usually the best crossover frequency, since it sends non-directional

low frequencies to the subwoofers which are best suited to handle low frequencies and can be placed optimally to reproduce

only the lowest frequencies.

Zone2 Line Out (MA710 only) – Select “Party On” to route the Main Zone to the Zone 2 line-level output. Party mode follows

the Main Zone, i.e. a stereo downmix of the same source as currently selected in the Main Zone.

When Party is selected for either the Line Out or Rear Configuration Amp Assignment, you will have the option to enter the

Party Mode settings from the Main Menu as shown below, which provides an independent volume control.

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SYSTEM SETUP

General Setup

– General information and system controls

󰄣 Max On Volume - Limits the maximum volume the system operates in the main zone when it is switched on or comes

out of Standby. The system comes on at this stored volume setting if the last used (possibly very loud) volume exceeds

this value. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

󰄣 Display On Time - Sets the time that the front panel display remains illuminated after receiving a command. The

default is always on.

󰄣 Power Mode – Determines how the unit powers on in Standby mode.

Green

NET Off,

Bluetooth Off,

HDMI Off

Any activity associated with network streaming or Bluetooth are disabled.

Low Power

NET On,

Bluetooth On,

HDMI Off

Network and Bluetooth activities remain On. System will transition from

Standby to On by any activity derived from Streaming services, app control

and/or Bluetooth.

HDMI Pass Through

NET On,

Bluetooth On,

HDMI On

Enables the unit to pass-through any video connected to last source, as

applicable, the rest of the features connected to Low power standby mode

remain.

󰄣 Language - Select the language for the setup menu - English, French, Spanish, Portugues, Korean, Japanese,

Simplified Chinese.

HDMI

Settings -

The settings in this menu control the HDMI behavior for control and audio. These settings are applied to all

video inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

󰄣 HDMI CEC - Selects if CEC control is enabled on HDMI output.

󰄣 Audio to TV - This setting controls the audio being sent direct to the TV.

Mini OSD Pop-Up -

Selects whether the pop-up OSD messages are On or Off.

All user adjustments that are made during the general use of the Receiver are displayed on

screen as well as the front panel display. This includes the adjustment of volume, mute,

input source, and surround mode.

Off

The above user adjustments will not appear on screen, only on the front panel display. This

leaves the picture on your display device clear of pop-up text. However, regardless of this

setting the Setup menus are always displayed on screen.

Assign Video In -

Settings to optionally assign a video source to each of the normally audio-only inputs. These settings are

stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

The default for each of the audio-only inputs is ‘None’. You could, however, associate HDMI video with NET internet radio audio

to receive radio commentary of a sports game with pictures from cable coverage, for example.

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NETWORK STATUS

(Does not apply to MA310)

The Receiver is fitted with a network audio client which is capable of Airplay 2, and Google Chromecast built-in as well as stored

music on a network storage device such as a PC, or on NAS drive.

The wireless network is configured using the Apple Airplay setup or the JBL Premium Audio app.

Type

– (Information only) Shows if and/or how the device is connected to a network.

Wireless Device is using a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to connect to a network.

Wired Device is using an ethernet LAN cable to connect to a network.

Not Configured Device has not been configured for Wi-Fi connection, and LAN cable is not connected.

Status

– (Information only) Display network information.

Network Name/ IP Address/ MAC Address (Wi-Fi)/ MAC Address (Ethernet)/ Build Version (Network Software)

Network Reset

– Clears the Receiver’s network connection settings and restores the device’s Network Name. Makes the

Receiver discoverable for a new Wi-Fi network setup using the JBL Premium Audio App and Apple Airplay.

SOFTWARE SETUP

Note: On the MA510 and MA710, software updates occur automatically by regularly checking for an over-the-air firmware

update (requires external network connection). Do not power off the Receiver while an update is in progress.

Firmware Version

– (Information only) Displays the current firmware version.

Main Host/ Decoding DSP / OSD Font/ Bluetooth/ Network

USB Update –

Used for updating the firmware via USB. The firmware in your Receiver can be updated from a USB flash

drive containing a firmware update file. A manual software update should not be performed unless instructed by JBL Customer

Support.

Reset to Default -

This option allows you to restore all settings on your Receiver to the defaults from which it left the factory.

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Decoding Modes

Your Receiver provides all the key decoding and processing modes for analog and digital signals, including the latest high-

definition audio formats over HDMI.

MODES FOR DIGITAL SOURCES

Digital recordings are usually encoded to include information about their format type. The Receiver automatically detects the

relevant format in a digital signal – such as Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby

Digital, or DTS – and switches to the appropriate decoding.

MODES FOR ANALOG SOURCES

Analog recordings do not contain information about their encoding formats, so the desired mode – such as Dolby Surround –

needs to be selected manually.

Stereo

In this mode the Receiver works as a conventional high quality audio amplifier. Note that if the subwoofer is enabled in stereo

mode, then some processing of the signal is carried out.

󰄣 Stereo 2.0 – Conventional two-channel stereo mode, with full-range signal sent to corresponding Front Left and

Right speaker outputs.

󰄣 Stereo 2.1 – Only selectable if a subwoofer is present. Conventional two-channel stereo mode with low frequencies

redirected to the subwoofer.

󰄣 All Stereo - This produces an output from all speakers by copying the left output to all left speakers and the right

output to all right speakers. The center speaker outputs a mix of left and right.

Native

In this mode, the incoming format is unchanged. In the case of analog and digital stereo recordings, the Receiver

will default to Stereo 2.0.

Dolby Surround

Dolby Surround allows the Receiver to derive up to 5 or 7 outputs from a two or multi-channel source to take better advantage

of all amplifiers and speakers in your setup.

DTS (MA710 only)

DTS Neural:X is an advanced upmixer that renders up to 7.1.4 channels of immersive audio from nearly any lower channel

count content.

MULTI-CHANNEL SOURCE MODES

For many years, digital multi-channel source material was often provided as ‘5.1 audio’. The ‘5.1 channels’ are comprised of:

left, center and right front speakers, two surround speakers and a low frequency effects (LFE) channel. Since the LFE channel

is not a full range channel, it is referred to as ‘.1’.

MA710 Note: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and DTS-HD are high-resolution immersive surround formats which use object-oriented

audio technology to deliver additional sonic locations for the sound requiring additional speakers including height speakers.

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DECODING MODES (cont’d)

The modes given in the following table are available for multi-channel digital sources.

For Dolby Digital Sources

Dolby Digital 5.1

Dolby Digital 5.1 sources deliver sound with five discrete full-range channels; left,

center, right, surround left, surround right, plus LFE channel.

Dolby Digital Stereo Downmix Provides a stereo downmix of the source material for use with headphones.

Dolby Digital 5.1 + Dolby Surround

(MA710 only)

This mode is used to derive information for the individual surround back channels from

the surround channels, using the Dolby Surround decoder.

For DTS sources

DTS 5.1

Less common than the Dolby Digital format, but generally recognized within the audio

industry as being of superior sound quality. DTS 5.1 delivers surround sound with five

full range channels plus an LFE channel.

DTS96/24

Provides up to 5.1 channels of audio at 96kHz, 24bit resolution for superior sound

quality compared to standard DTS 5.1

MA710 Only

High resolution audio sources

Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos content is mixed as audio objects instead of traditional channels, so can

take full advantage of the number and placement of your speakers.

Dolby TrueHD

Provides up to 7.1 full channels at 96kHz, 24bit resolution, with no losses in the

compression process. Data rates can be up to 18Mbps.

Dolby Digital Plus

Provides up to 7.1 discrete channels of audio with less compression than traditional

Dolby Digital encoding. Data rates can be up to 6Mbps.

DTS-HD Master Audio

Provides up to 7.1 full channels at 96kHz, 24bit resolution, with no losses in the

compression process. Data rates can be up to 24.5Mbps.

DTS:X

DTS:X is a decoder package that renders immersive content which has been encoded

with DTS:X encoding. DTS:X content consists of audio objects or a combination of

audio channels and objects. The DTS:X decoder package also plays back legacy DTS

formats including DTS-HD Master Audio lossless and lossy streams.

Supports greater than 7.1 channel output configurations (including height speakers)

Provides “Dialog Control” so consumers can adjust the sound to their preference or

the listening environment.

Remaps any DTS content to any speaker layout.

Supports Blu-ray Disc (BD), DVD and streaming media formats, and legacy streams

up to 192kHz.

Includes Neural:X, the latest upmixing/downmixing technology from DTS.

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Room Correction – EZ Set EQ

Loudspeakers and room interaction inevitably introduce unwanted coloration to the sound during playback –

colorations which are sometimes either difficult or impossible to remove with traditional electronics or room

treatments. The free EZ Set EQ app provides easy-to-use room equalization for optimized sound quality for all MA

series AV Receivers. The calibration collects room acoustics data for each speaker group in under 2 minutes and

can be done by anyone, using an iOS or Android mobile device.

Room Correction using the EZ Set EQ app should be performed after system setup is completed. The system

setup is considered complete after the initial system configuration is performed (Menu > Setup > Speaker Setup >

Types, Distances and Level) and the system is fully functional.

HOW DOES EZ SET EQ ROOM CORRECTION WORK?

Using a microphone to analyze the audio system and room, EZ Set EQ builds an acoustic model of the listening

environment. The built-in microphone of an iOS device can be used for the calibration. For Android users, JBL

recommends using a third-party microphone for the best results since every Android device has different a

microphone/frequency response.

Recommended calibrated microphone for Android users:

Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C

EZ Set EQ primarily addresses room interactions in the low frequency bands, that way it has minimal effect on

overall loudspeaker voicing. The low frequency response can be adjusted according to the loudspeaker’s natural

low frequency extension to avoid boosting lower than the speaker can handle, and by the size of the room.

EZ Set EQ does not affect delay or level adjustment; so, it is recommended to make the necessary adjustments

manually prior to using the room EQ app.

USUNG SUBWOOFERS

If your system includes active subwoofers, you may need to set the subwoofer output level/gain control set to a

higher or lower value.

EZ Set EQ does not calibrate the subwoofer separate from the main loudspeakers. The system is calibrated full-

range with the subwoofer output active to capture the “system” acoustic data to blend the subwoofer more

effectively for each channel. In this way, the system takes a snapshot of the combined performance of the

loudspeaker and subwoofer system integration.

You may ask - “What if I want to listen to traditional 2-channel Stereo without a subwoofer?”

EZ Set EQ allows correction of the Front Left and Right loudspeakers both with and without a subwoofer. In this

case, you will take two measurements of the Front Left and Right loudspeakers, labelled as Front (Small) and

Front (Large). The system will automatically select the Front (Large) calibration any time you change the surround

mode to Stereo 2.0 for optimized full-range 2-channel performance without a subwoofer.

Full-range calibration with subwoofer

and the chosen crossover

Full-range calibration without subwoofer

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CALIBRATING THE SYSTEM WITH EZ SET EQ

The EZ Set EQ app will automatically try to establish a connection with the AVR.

Connectivity between the mobile device and the JBL MA Series AV Receiver models are as follows:

Bluetooth

Network Audio

MA310

MA510

MA710

If the auto-connect fails:

MA310

Confirm the mobile device has successfully paired via Bluetooth to the AVR via and that Bluetooth is selected as the input

source.

MA510, MA710

Confirm that the mobile device and the AVR are connected to the same network. Check that the IP address of the AVR is on

the same subnet in network settings. You can confirm this by navigating to Menu > Setup > Network Status > Status. Network

should be selected as the input source.

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Step 1 – Launch the App

(App loading screen shown above*)

Select the model of AVR

Tap the white “check” icon to load the Room EQ home page

MA310

MA510, MA710

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Step 2- Select the speaker group to calibrate

The EQ Home page displays the Room EQ curves of all the

channels in the current layout.

Click on the graph of speaker group you want to set up.

Step 3 – Enter Room EQ settings

Enter the lower natural roll-off frequency of your

loudspeakers. This can be found in the loudspeakers’

technical specifications.

The natural roll-off frequency ensures the system only

corrects issues caused by the room during room

measurement.

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Step 4 – Read instructions for best results

The first instruction is to move around the entire listening

area, with the phone in different angles and heights, as it is

important to get an understanding of all listening locations.

The next instruction page can be seen by swiping the shown

instruction to the left. This allows you to go through the

instructions multiple times if needed.

The second instruction is to make sure the mobile device is

always at least 1.5 meters away from the speaker. This is

important to create a more accurate understanding of the

room acoustics.

The instructions can be skipped, and the process can

proceed by pressing 'Got It!'

The third instruction is to make sure that there are no

obstructions between the phone and

the speaker. This is

important to create a more a

ccurate understanding of the

room acoustics.

Lastly, the process can take up to 60 seconds. If you are

calibrating for a small room, 30 seconds w

ill be enough.

A button wi

ll present itself after 30 seconds allowing you to

stop

the measuring if finished.

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Step 5 - Measurement

After having read the instructions, press 'Begin' when ready.

The

60 seconds is illustrated by a bar wrapping the button.

After 30 seconds

(when the bar has wrapped half the circle) the button will be

acti

ve, and 'Stop' will be white.

30 seconds has passed. The button is now active, and the measurement can

be stopped.

When 60 seconds have passed

, the app will go to the next screen

automatically.

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Step 6 - Calculate

The app will need 10 seconds to generate the curve. The graph will illustrate

a curve that is moving, indicating that the graph is being generated.

Once the curve has been generated, a red EQ curve of the room is shown.

Press

'Calibrate' to continue.

By pressing 'Calibrate' a green optimized curve appears which shows the

improved low frequency response of the speakers.

The red curve represents before optimization, and the green is the optimized.

By pressing 'Enable' the green curve is activated, and the audio experience is

improved.

By pressing 'Disable' the green curve is deactivated.

By pushing 'Redo' you will be sent back to the INSTRUCTIONS to restart the

measurement for that speaker group.

Click “Finished” to save your progress and go back to the Home screen.

After the calibration, you can enable/disable the Room EQ while playing

music from the Home screen.

If you would like to redo the calibration, click on the speaker group once

more, and select Redo.

This process can be completed for each speaker group for the current layout.

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Specifications

MA310

Amplifier Section

Channels

5.2

Rated Power @ 8Ω (1kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max)

60 W RMS

Rated Power @ 4Ω (1kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max)

100 W RMS

Video Features

HDMI Audio Return Channel

Yes

4K HDMI input connectors (HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 up to 4K/60Hz Ultra HD)

HDR 10

Yes

Audio Features

Pure Direct

Yes

EZ/Set EQ

Yes

DA converter

192kHz/24-bit

Connectivity

HDMI Input/Output

4 / 1

Bluetooth receive

Yes (v5.1, Low Energy)

Digital Audio Input

1 Coax, 1 Optical

Stereo analog input

2 single-ended RCA

Pre-Out (single ended RCA)

Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2

General

Mains voltage

110 – 240V, 50–60Hz

Max. power consumption

200W

Standby power consumption

<0.5W

Dimensions incl. feet and speaker terminals (H x W x D)

4.3” x 17.0” x 13.7” (109.9mm x 432.0mm x 347.6mm)

Weight

11.3lb (5.1kg)

Supplied accessories

IR remote, 2x AAA batteries, Bluetooth antenna, power cord

DIMENSIONS

[109.9mm]

4.3”

[432.0mm]

17”

[347.6mm]

13.7”

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MA510

Amplifier Section

Channels

5.2

Rated Power @ 8Ω (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max)

75 W RMS

Rated Power @ 4Ω (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max)

100 W RMS

Video Features

HDMI eARC

Yes

HDMI Audio Return Channel

Yes

8K HDMI input connectors (HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 up to 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz)

HDMI 2.1 enhanced gaming features

Gaming-VRR, ALLM, QFT, HFR (4K@120Hz)

HDR 10+, Dolby Vision

Yes , Yes

Audio Features

File format

MP3 / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 320kbps

WMA: up to 48 kHz / 192kbps

ALAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit

FLAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit

PCM / WAV / AIFF: up to192 kHz / 24-bit

Pure Direct

Yes

EZ/Set EQ

Yes

DA converter

192kHz/24-bit

Connectivity

HDMI Input/Output

4 / 1

Wi-Fi

Yes (2.4 / 5GHz)

Bluetooth receive

Yes (v4.1, Low Energy)

Digital Audio Input

1 Coax, 1 Optical

Stereo analog input

2 single-ended RCA

Pre-Out (single ended RCA)

Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2

General

Mains voltage

110 – 240V, 50–60Hz

Max. power consumption

300W

Standby power consumption

<0.5W

Dimensions incl. feet and speaker terminals (H x W x D)

4.3” x 17.0” x 13.7” (109.9mm x 432.0mm x 347.6mm)

Weight

12lb (5.4kg)

Supplied accessories

IR remote, 2x AAA batteries, Bluetooth antenna,

2x Wi-Fi antenna, power cord

DIMENSIONS

[109.9mm]

4.3”

[432.0mm]

17”

[347.6mm]

13.7”

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MA710

Amplifier Section

Channels

7.2

Rated Power @ 8Ω (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max)

110 W RMS

Rated Power @ 4Ω (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max)

160 W RMS

Video Features

HDMI eARC

Yes

HDMI Audio Return Channel

Yes

8K HDMI input connectors (HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 up to 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz)

HDMI 2.1 enhanced gaming features

Gaming-VRR, ALLM, QFT, HFR (4K@120Hz)

HDR 10+, Dolby Vision

Yes, Yes

Audio Features

File format

MP3 / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 320kbps

WMA: up to 48 kHz / 192kbps

ALAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit

FLAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit

PCM / WAV / AIFF: up to192 kHz / 24-bit

Pure Direct

Yes

EZ/Set EQ

Yes

Front channel bi-amp

Yes

DA converter

192kHz/24-bit

Connectivity

HDMI Input/Output

6 / 1

Wi-Fi

Yes (2.4 / 5GHz)

Bluetooth receive

Yes (v5.3, Low Energy, APTX HD, APTX Adaptive)

Digital Audio Input

1 Coax, 1 Optical

Stereo analog input

2 single-ended RCA

Pre-Out (single ended RCA)

Stereo Zone 2, Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2

General

Mains voltage

110 – 240V, 50–60Hz

Max. power consumption

500W

Standby power consumption

<0.5W

Dimensions incl. feet and speaker terminals (H x W x D)

4.3” x 17.0” x 13.7” (109.9mm x 432.0mm x 347.6mm)

Weight

13.8lb (6.3kg)

Supplied accessories

IR remote, 2x AAA batteries, Bluetooth antenna,

2x Wi-Fi antenna, power cord

DIMENSIONS

[109.9mm]

4.3”

[432.0mm]

17”

[347.6mm]

13.7”

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

The AVR does not power on.

1. Attempt to power on the amplifier with the rear panel Power Switch, then the front panel Standby/On button.

2. Examine the power cord to ensure a good connection between the rear panel AC input connector and the wall outlet.

3. Check the wall outlet.

No Sound

1. Is the AVR correctly plugged in and switched on?

2. Is the audio/video source correctly connected, with the correct input selected?

3. Is the AVR muted?

4. Is the AVR in protection mode (as described below)?

Sound cuts-out unexpectedly

The AVR may enter a protection mode. In protection mode, the amplifier will turn itself off and power to the speakers will be

removed. To continue using the amplifier, the fault must be treated, and the AVR must be turned OFF then back ON from

the power switch on the rear panel. Possible faults include:

• DC OFFSET: The amplifier detected an overload. Power off and reduce the volume after turning back on.

• SHORT (CIRCUIT): The amplifier detected a speaker short circuit. Inspect all the speaker cables to make sure

none of them are shorted together (touching). This fault is more common when exposed wires are being used to

make speaker connections.

• OVER TEMP: The internal temperature of the unit reached an unsafe level. Allow the AVR to cool.

Audio sounds “thin” and is lacking proper bass response.

Check to ensure proper polarity of the speaker cables and connections.

The amplifier does not respond to the remote control

1. Are there fresh batteries in the remote control?

2. Are you pointing the remote control towards the amplifier window without obstruction?

The front panel display is blank

1. Is the AVR correctly plugged in and switched on?

2. Is the AVR in standby?

3. Is the display dimmed to “Off”? Press the “DIM” button on the remote control.

A humming sound is present on an analog input

Audible hum, or a discernable low frequency noise is one of the most common problems within audio/video systems. This

problem, even when the volume is at a low level, is usually caused by a common problem known as a “ground loop”. A

ground loop occurs when there is a difference in ground voltages between two or more components that are connected

electrically. In most cases, one or more of the following suggestions below will solve the hum problem.

1. Disconnect components one at a time to isolate the problem. Once the problem is identified, make sure the associated

component is properly grounded and connected to the same electrical ground as the AVR.

2. Turn off all components within your system and then disconnect the analog input cables on the AVR. Turn the amplifier

back on. If the hum disappears the fault may be with the input cables that are being used. Make sure the cables are

properly shielded or use a cable that has better shielding. Make sure the cable is not running or laying on top of any AC

power cords.

3. If the Hum stops when the source is disconnected, the problem is most likely to be in the cable or the source device to

which it is connected.

If all else fails…

1. Contact an authorized JBL dealer.

2. Contact JBL Customer Technical Support

MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance should be performed on a periodic basis. Clean the exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, dry, lint-free

cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, acetone-based cleaners, or strong commercial cleaners. Do not use a cloth made with

steel wool or metal polish. If the unit is exposed to a dusty environment, a low-pressure blower may be used to remove dust

from its exterior.

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Trademarks and Licenses

Apple®, AirPlay® and the AirPlay Logo™, iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

AirPlay 2 works with iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch® with iOS 11.4 or later, Mac with OS X® Mountain Lion or later,

and PC with iTunes® 10.2.2 or later.

The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses that can be found here: https://developer.spotify.com/legal/third-

party-licenses/

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®

Google, Google Play, Chromecast, and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC. The Google Assistant

requires an internet connection and is not available in certain countries and languages. Availability and react of certain

features and services are device, service, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas. Controlling

certain devices in your home requires compatible smart devices. Subscriptions for services and applications may be

required and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

MP3

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

SmartThings® is a registered trademark of SmartThings, Inc. WWST is a Certification Mark of SmartThings, Inc. All other

trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FLAC

• Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following

conditions are met:

• Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

• Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following

disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

• Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote

products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ‘AS IS’ AND ANY EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE

FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,

EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF

SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)

HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT

(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN

IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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.

(MA310/MA510)

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited . DTS, DTS-HD

Master Audio, DTS-HD, and the DTS-HD logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States

(MA710)

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS:X, and

(MA310/MA510)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

(MA710)

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Regulatory Communications

Restrictions in the 5 GHz

band:

According to Article 10 (10) of Directive 2014/53/EU, the packaging shows that this radio equipment will be subject to some

restrictions when placed on the market in Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), the Czech Republic (CZ),Denmark (DK), Germany

(DE), Estonia (EE), Ireland (IE), Greece (EL), Spain(ES), France (FR), Croatia (HR), Italy (IT), Cyprus (CY), Latvia (LV),

Lithuania(LT), Luxembourg (LU), Hungary (HU), Malta (MT), Netherlands(NL), Austria(AT), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT),

Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), Slovakia (SK),Finland (FI), Sweden (SE), the Turkey (TR), Norway(NO), Switzerland (CH),

Iceland (IS), and Liechtenstein (LI), the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland (UK(NI)).

MA310:

Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas

devidamente autorizados.

Este produto está homologado pela ANATEL, de acordo com os procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolução

242/2000, e atende aosrequisitos técnicos aplicados.

Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL -

http://www.anatel.gov.br

MA510:

Incorpora produto homologado pela Anatel sob número: 21447-22-06506 - (Módulo Bluetooth&Wifi AP72598V)

Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas

devidamente autorizados. Para mais informações, consulte o site da Anatel:

https://www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br

MA710:

Incorpora produto homologado pela Anatel sob números: 24327-23-07120 - (Módulo Bluetooth QCC5181)/21447-22-

06506 - (Módulo Wifi AP72598V)

Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas

devidamente autorizados. Para mais informações, consulte o site da Anatel:

https://www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br

Atenção: conforme lei brasileira n° 11.291, a exposição prolongada a ruídos superiores a 85 dB pode causar danos ao sistema auditivo.

MA310 wireless

specification

Bluetooth profile: a2dp, avrcp, avdtp, avctp

Bluetooth Max. transmitting power: < 3dBm (EIRP)

Bluetooth:

• Bluetooth operation in 2402MHz to 2480MHz with max power 13dBm e.i.r.p

• Bluetooth LE operation in 2402MHz to 2480MHz with max power 12dBm e.i.r.p

MA510 wireless

specification

Bluetooth profile: SPP; A2DP; ARCP

Bluetooth Max. transmitting power: < 4dBm (EIRP)

Bluetooth:

• Bluetooth operation in 2402MHz to 2480MHz with max power 13dBm e.i.r.p

• Bluetooth LE operation in 2402MHz to 2480MHz with max power 12dBm e.i.r.p

Wi-Fi:

• 802.11b/g/n operation in 2412MHz to 2472MHz with max power 20 dBm e.i.r.p

• 5GHz RLAN 802.11a/n/ac: operation in 5180MHz - 5240MHz with max power 23 dBm e.i.r.p; 5260MHz - 5320MHz;

5500MHz - 5700MHz with max power: 20 dBm e.i.r.p

• 5.8G RLAN operation in 5745MHz to 5825MHz with max power 14 dBm e.i.r.p

Note: The device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5150-5350Mhz frequency range

MA710 wireless

specification

Bluetooth profile: a2dp, avrcp, avdtp, avctp, vcp, vcs, mcp, mcs

Bluetooth Max. transmitting power: < 3dBm (EIRP)

Bluetooth:

• Bluetooth operation in 2402MHz to 2480MHz with max power 13dBm e.i.r.p

• Bluetooth LE operation in 2402MHz to 2480MHz with max power 12dBm e.i.r.p

Wi-Fi:

• 802.11b/g/n operation in 2412MHz to 2472MHz with max power 20 dBm e.i.r.p

• 5GHz RLAN 802.11a/n/ac: operation in 5180MHz - 5240MHz with max power 23 dBm e.i.r.p; 5260MHz - 5320MHz;

5500MHz - 5700MHz with max power: 20 dBm e.i.r.p

• 5.8G RLAN operation in 5745MHz to 5825MHz with max power 14 dBm e.i.r.p

Note: The device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5150-5350Mhz frequency range

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body

Harman International Industries,

Incorporated.

8500 Balboa Blvd, Northridge CA 91329

United States.

European Representative: Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

EMEA Liaison Office, Danzigerkade 16

G, 1013 AP Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Business Address: Ground Floor, Westside 2, London Road, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead,

Hertfordshire,

HP3 9TD, United Kingdom.

JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated

registered in the United

States and other countries.

Features, Specifications, and Appearance subject to change without notice.

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This equipment complies with European COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/826

Model: MA310

Power supply: 110-240 V, 50-60Hz

Standby consumption:<0.5W

Max. operating temperature: 35C

Model: MA510

Power supply: 110-240 V, 50-60Hz

Standby consumption (NET Off/NET On) :<0.5W / <2W

Max. operating temperature: 35C

Model: MA710

Power supply: 110-240 V, 50-60Hz

Standby consumption (NET Off/NET On) :<0.5W / <2W

Max. operating temperature: 35C

Standby time

When there is no audio input and no user operation, after 20 minutes, unit will enter standby mode.

User can change the standby mode through the menu, "Setup" ->"System Setup" ->"General Setup" ->"Standby Mode"

User also can change the auto standby time through the menu, "Setup" ->"System Setup" ->"General Setup" ->"Auto Standby".

How to turn off the wireless network

The default network mode is set as 'Auto' mode, in this mode, wired connection will be used if network cable is plugged in, otherwise Wi-Fi will be

used. User can change the network mode from the product web interface.

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