BAR 1000MK2
OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The JBL BAR 1000MK2 (soundbar, detachable speakers and
subwoofer) has been designed for use with 100-240 volt,
50/60 Hz AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than
that for which your product is intended can create a safety and
re hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions
about the voltage requirements for your specic 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
specications.
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
modication 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.
To protect battery lifespan, fully charge at least once every
3 months. Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and
environmental conditions.
When using an external adapter, the output voltage/current of
the external adapter should not exceed 5V/3A.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN, SERVICE, OR DISASSEMBLE
THE BATTERY | DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT | MAY EXPLODE IF
DISPOSED OF IN FIRE | RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE | DISPOSE OR RECYCLE
USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX 5
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6
3.1 Soundbar 6
3.2 Detachable speakers 7
3.3 Subwoofer 7
3.4 Remote control 7
4. PLACE 8
4.1 Desktop placement 8
4.2 Wall-mounting 9
5. CONNECT 10
5.1 Connect with your TV and digital devices 10
5.2 Connect to your Bluetooth device 11
5.3 Connect to your home network 11
6. SETUP 12
6.1 Connect the detachable rear speakers and subwoofer 12
6.2 Charge the detachable speakers 13
6.3 3D surround sound 13
7. PLAY 16
7.1 Switch on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup 16
7.2 Play from the TV source 16
7.3 Play from the HDMI IN source 17
7.4 Play from the Bluetooth source 17
7.5 Play over your home network 17
7.6 Multi-room playback 19
8. SOUND SETTINGS 20
8.1 Audio sync 20
8.2 Detachable speaker audio settings 20
9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 21
10. SOFTWARE UPDATE 21
11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 22
12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 22
13. TROUBLESHOOTING 23
14. TRADEMARKS 25
15. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE 26
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the JBL BAR 1000MK2 (soundbar,
detachable speakers and subwoofer) which is designed to
bring an extraordinary 3D sound experience to your home
entertainment system. We encourage you to take a few minutes
to read through this manual, which describes the product and
includes step-by-step instructions for setting up and getting
started.
To make the most of product features and support, you may
need to update the product software through the Internet
in the future. Refer to the software update section in this
manual to ensure that your product has the latest software.
Designs and specications 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.
JBL One app
With the JBL One app, you can
• easily complete product setup;
• connect *music streaming services;
• discover new music with integrated music services;
• access software updates when they are available;
• personalize audio settings;
• access additional features.
JBL One
JBL One
For more information, see “5.3 Connect to your home network”
and “7.5 Play over your home network”.
NOTES:
– *Subscription may be needed and not provided by the JBL One app.
– App screens in this Owner’s Manual may vary due to software
updates. Always follow the app instructions.
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2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Unpack the box carefully and ensure that the following parts are
included. If any part is damaged or missing, do not use it and
contact your retailer or customer service representative.
Soundbar
Subwoofer
Detachable speakers (with rechargeable battery)
Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)
(AAA)
Power cord*
x 2
* Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.
HDMI cable (1.2m/3.9ft)
Side caps
(For the soundbar)
(For the detachable speakers)
Wall-mounting kit
x 2
x 4
x 2
x 2
x 2 x 4
x 2 x 4
x 2
Product information & wall-mounting template
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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
3.1 Soundbar
3.1.1 Front panel & Top panel
1
3
4
5
2
1) Status indicator
System:
Regular pulsing (white) System startup
Fast pulsing (white) Software updating in progress
Solid (amber) Restoring factory settings
Network connection:
Slow pulsing (white)
Wi-Fi setup mode, or network
disconnected
Solid (white) Network connected
Solid (yellow) Weak Wi-Fi connection
2)
/ (Volume)
• Wake up the soundbar.
• Decrease or increase the volume.
• Press the two buttons together to mute or unmute.
• Hold the two buttons together for more than 10 seconds
to enter Wi-Fi setup mode.
3) Microphone
• For sound calibration
4)
(Source)
• Wake up the soundbar.
• Select a sound source: TV (default, for audio input from
TV connection where the
HDMI
/ HDMI OUT connector
is prioritized over the
OPTICAL
OPTIQUE
/ OPTICAL connector),
Bluetooth or HDMI IN.
• Hold for more than 3 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing
mode.
5) Status display
3.1.2 Rear connectors
Americas version (excluding Brazil)
OPTICAL
OPTIQUE
HDMIUSB
5V 500mA
TV
TV
ARC / TV eARC
HDMI 3HDMI HDMI
1 2 3 4 5
All other versions
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1) / POWER
• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord).
2) USB
• USB connector for software update (for service only).
• Connect to USB storage device for MP3 le playback (for
US version only).
3)
/ ETHERNET
• Connect to your home network through an Ethernet
cable.
4) HDMI (1/ 2 / 3)
/ HDMI IN (1/ 2/ 3)
• Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device.
5) TV connectors
HDMI
/ HDMI OUT
• Connect to the HDMI ARC / HDMI eARC input on
your TV.
OPTICAL
OPTIQUE
/ OPTICAL
• Connect to the optical output on your TV or digital
device.
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3.2 Detachable speakers
2
1
3
2
1
3
1) (Power)
• Press to switch on.
• Hold for more than 3 seconds to switch off.
2) Type-C USB connector
• For battery charging
3) Status indicator
Battery power:
Flashing (red) Low battery
Solid (red) Battery charging in progress
Wireless connection:
Regular flashing
(white)
Reconnecting to the soundbar /
Disconnected from the soundbar
Solid (white) Connected to the soundbar
3.3 Subwoofer
1
2
1)
• Connection status indicator
Solid (white) Connected to the soundbar
Fast flashing (white) Pairing mode
Regular flashing (white) Reconnecting mode
Solid (amber) Standby mode
2) Power connector
• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord).
3.4 Remote control
TV
HDMI
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
Americas version
(excluding Brazil)
All other versions
1)
• Switch on or to standby.
2)
/
• Press to increase or decrease the volume.
• Hold to increase or decrease the volume continuously.
3) / (Mute)
• Mute / unmute.
4) Sound effect buttons
/
• Select the level of Dolby Atmos
®
/ DTS:X
®
effect:
middle (default), high or low.
/
• Select the bass level for subwoofer: 1/2/3 (default)/4/5.
/ (available when both detachable speakers are
undocked from the soundbar)
• Select the surround sound level for the detachable
speakers: middle (default), high, muted or low.
5)
/ CALIBR
• Start sound calibration.
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6) (Moment)
• Press to directly access the playlist or speaker settings
that you have personalized in the JBL One app.
7)
(Playback controls for Wi-Fi music streaming or
Bluetooth)
• Single press: Pause or resume playback
• Double press: Next track
• Triple press: Previous track
8) Source selectors
TV
• Select the TV source (default, for audio input from TV
connection where the
HDMI
/ HDMI OUT connector is
prioritized over the
OPTICAL
OPTIQUE
/ OPTICAL connector).
(Bluetooth)
• Select the Bluetooth source.
• Hold for more than 3 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing
mode.
HDMI
• Repeatedly press to switch between the HDMI IN
sources: HDMI 1 (default) / 2/ 3.
4. PLACE
4.1 Desktop placement
Place the soundbar, detachable speakers and subwoofer on a
at and stable surface. Refer to the recommended distance in
the following diagram.
>10 cm / 4”
2.5-3.0 m / 8.2-9.8 ft
> 4 m / 13 ft
1-6 m/3-20 ft
1-1.4 m / 3-4.6 ft
1-1.4 m / 3-4.6 ft
L
R
NOTES:
– The power cord shall be properly connected to power.
– Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar, detachable
speakers or subwoofer.
– Charge the detachable speakers in time to ensure sufcient battery
power (See “
6.2 Charge the detachable speakers”).
– Use the supplied side caps to cover the two ends of the soundbar
after you detach the rear surround speakers (See Step 6 under
“
4.2.2 Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear surround
speakers”).
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4.2 Wall-mounting
Wall-mount the soundbar and detachable rear speakers together
or separately.
4.2.1 Wall-mount the soundbar
4
1
2
3
4
5 5
680mm/26.77"
≤8mm/0.31"
4mm/0.16"
≥30mm/1.18"
>120mm/4.7"
1. Preparation:
a) With the distance of about 120mm / 4.7" 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.
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.
5. After the soundbar is securely wall-mounted, dock the two
detachable speakers onto 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.
– To move the soundbar, rst remove the two detachable speakers to
avoid accidental damage.
– Use the supplied side caps to cover the two ends of the soundbar
after undocking the rear surround speakers (See Step 6 under
“
4.2.2 Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear surround
speakers”).
4.2.2 Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear
surround speakers
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2
5 5
3
4
≤8mm/0.31"
4mm/0.16"
≥30mm/1.18"
1 1
1. From the soundbar, remove the two detachable speakers
2. Use your ballpen tip to mark the location.
3. Install the wall-mounting bracket.
4. Fasten the support onto the back of the speakers.
5. Mount the speakers.
6. Install the side caps as needed.
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5. CONNECT
5.1 Connect 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.
NOTES:
– When both HDMI and optical cables are connected to the soundbar
for audio input from TV connection, the HDMI connection is prioritized.
– Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.
– With the 2 up-ring speakers and the detachable surround
speaker 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.
– * The HDMI cable (for digital device connection) and the optical cable
are sold separately.
5.1.1 TV (HDMI eARC)
(Recommended connection for the best Dolby Atmos / DTS:X
experience)
HDMI OUT
*
HDMI (eARC)
HDMI IN
1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (eARC) connector
on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
• 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 (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.
• 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.
NOTE:
– To play audio from the digital device connected to your TV, select the
TV source (See “
7.2 Play from the TV source”).
5.1.2 TV (HDMI ARC)
HDMI (ARC)
HDMI OUT
*
1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC) connector
on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
• 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.
• 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.
NOTES:
– To play audio from the digital device connected to the soundbar,
select the HDMI IN source (See “
7.3 Play from the HDMI IN source”).
– If your TV does not support HDMI eARC, make sure that you
connect your digital device through the HDMI (1/ 2 / 3)
/
HDMI IN (1/ 2/ 3) connector on the soundbar instead of your TV.
Otherwise, the Dolby Atmos information cannot pass through the
HDMI (ARC) connectors to the soundbar.
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5.1.3 OPTICAL
HDMI OUT
*
OPTICAL
HDMI IN
OPTICAL
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.
NOTE:
– To play audio through the optical cable, select the TV source (See
“
7.2 Play from the TV source”).
5.2 Connect to your Bluetooth device
Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth
device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
DEVICES
JBL BAR 1000MK2
Now Discoverable
Connected
< 10 m / 33 ft
BT PAIRING
5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device
1. To select Bluetooth source, press
on the soundbar or on
the remote control.
→ “BT PAIRING”: Ready for Bluetooth pairing
2. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for
“JBL BAR 1000MK2” within three minutes.
→ “BT CONNECTED”: Successful connection. A
conrmation tone is heard.
5.2.2 Reconnect the last paired device
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.
5.2.3 Connect to another Bluetooth device
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1. In the Bluetooth source, hold on the soundbar or on the
remote control until “BT PAIRING” is displayed.
→ The soundbar enters the Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Follow the Step 2 under “
5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device”.
• If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar, rst
unpair “JBL BAR 1000MK2” on the device.
NOTES:
– The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the
soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 10 m / 33 ft.
– 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.
5.3 Connect to your home network
With the JBL One app and the supported streaming services
(Google Cast, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and
Roon Ready), the soundbar allows you to stream audio from
smartphones or tablets.
5.3.1 Wi-Fi connection with your home network
< 10 m / 33 ft
SETUP WIFI
JBL One
1. On the soundbar, enter the Wi-Fi setup mode:
• Press any button on the soundbar (See “
7.1 Switch on/
Auto standby/Auto wakeup
”).
→ If the soundbar has not been connected to a network,
the screen shows “HELLO” and then, “SETUP WIFI”.
→ If your soundbar is not discovered by the JBL
One app, hold and together for more than
10 seconds to re-enter the Wi-Fi setup mode.
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2. Connect your Android™ or iOS device to your home Wi-Fi
network. Download the JBL One app.
3. Launch the JBL One app. Follow the app instructions to
complete Wi-Fi setup.
JBL One
BAR 1000MK2
• (Solid white): The soundbar is connected to your home
network.
• You can stream music from the JBL One app or the
streaming services you have enabled in the JBL One app
(See “
7.5 Play over your home network”).
5.3.2 Wired connection with your home network
(Optional)
1. Use an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to connect the soundbar
to your home network.
ETHERNET
2. On your Android or iOS device, download and launch the JBL
One app for music streaming.
NOTES:
– On your Android or iOS device, you can rename the soundbar in the
JBL One app.
– On your iOS device, add the soundbar to the Apple Home app and
manage it together with other AirPlay-compatible speakers.
– On your iOS device, if the soundbar has been added to your home
Wi-Fi network, you can start AirPlay streaming from an AirPlay-
compatible app (See “
7.5.4 Play through AirPlay”).
– Availability of online music streaming services varies by country.
– Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all
countries.
6. SETUP
6.1 Connect the detachable rear speakers and
subwoofer
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LOADHELLO
3 4
1. Connect the soundbar to power by using the supplied power
cord.
→ The screen on the soundbar shows “LOAD” and then,
“HELLO”.
2. Do the following to start the connection:
• Connect the subwoofer to power by using the supplied
power cord.
→ The soundbar connects the subwoofer automatically.
Connected:
turns solid white on the subwoofer.
• Dock the detachable speakers onto the soundbar, or
press
on the detachable speakers to fast re-connect to
the soundbar.
→ The soundbar connects the detachable speakers
automatically.
Connected: The status indicator turns solid white (
)
on the detachable speakers.
NOTES:
– Use the supplied power cords only.
– Before connecting to power, make sure that you have completed
all other connections (See “
5.1 Connect with your TV and digital
devices”).
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6.2 Charge the detachable speakers
When the detachable surround speakers are out of battery, the
wireless connection with the soundbar will be lost.
The rst time you use the two detachable speakers, charge them
for more than 3 hours to ensure sufcient battery power.
→ When the battery power runs low, the status indicator ashes
red on the detachable surround speakers and “REAR SPKR
LOW BATT” is displayed on the soundbar.
→ When the battery power runs out, “DOCK REAR SPKR” is
displayed on the soundbar.
REAR SPKR LOW BATTREAR SPKR LOW BATT
6.2.1 Charge by docking the detachable speakers
Charging starts when you dock the detachable speakers onto
the soundbar.
→ When the soundbar switches to standby mode,
turns on;
turns off when the detachable speakers are fully charged.
→ It takes about 4 hours for the empty battery to be fully
charged.
4H
100%
6.2.2 Charge through a USB cable
100%
USB-C
• Use a USB-C cable (not supplied) to connect the detachable
speakers to power respectively.
• For the detachable speakers, the status indicator is used
for status indication of both battery power and wireless
connection (See “
3.2 Detachable speakers”).
6.3 3D surround sound
6.3.1 Sound calibration
Optimize your 3D surround sound experience for your unique
listening environment.
For sound calibration, make sure that:
• your room is quiet;
• the soundbar and the two detachable rear speakers are fully
in sight of each other, without obstacles in between;
• the left and right rear speakers are properly placed, the L
speaker on the left and the R speaker on the right.
1) Calibrate the listening zone
1. Place the detachable rear speakers beside your seating
position.
L
R
• Make sure that the two detachable speakers have been
connected to the soundbar (See “6.1 Connect the
detachable rear speakers and subwoofer”).
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2. On the remote control, press / CALIBR to start
calibration.
→ “1-CALIBRATION” is displayed on the soundbar.
1-CALIBRATION1-CALIBRATION
3. When “PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM” is displayed, press
/ CALIBR again.
→ Countdown starts from 5 to 1.
→ Calibration tone is heard. Audio calibration starts.
“CALIBRATING”: Calibration in progress
“1-DONE”: Calibration of the listening zone is
completed successfully.
CALIBRATING
PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM
1-DONE
2) Calibrate the speaker position
1. Place the detachable rear speakers in your desired location.
L
R
2. On the remote control, press / CALIBR.
→ “2-CALIBRATION” is displayed on the soundbar.
→ Countdown starts from 5 to 1.
→ Calibration tone is heard. Audio calibration starts.
“CALIBRATING”: Calibration in progress
“2-DONE”: Calibration of the speaker position is
completed successfully.
CALIBRATING
2-CALIBRATION
2-DONE
CALIBRATING
2-CALIBRATION
2-DONE
NOTES:
– During sound calibration, all buttons on the remote control are
disabled except for
and / CALIBR.
– During sound calibration, environmental sound will be recorded.
Hold
/ CALIBR for 10 seconds, then press / to play the
recorded audio (for US version only).
6.3.2 Dolby Atmos / DTS:X
With Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, overhead audio distribution is
provided for powerful 3D sound immersion.
LOW
MID
HIGHLOW
MID
HIGH
1. To play the surround sound of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X,
connect and play your Blu-ray player or streaming device
as described under “5.1 Connect with your TV and digital
devices”.
2. To select suitable strength for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, press
/ on remote control to toggle between middle (default),
high, or low.
NOTE:
– The Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound effects are respectively applicable
to Dolby or DTS:X audio content only.
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6.3.3 Rear adjustment
With both detachable rear speakers undocked, you can adjust
the surround sound level.
LOW
MID
MUTE
HIGH
MID HIGH
MUTE
LOW
1. Check that the soundbar and the detachable rear speakers
are connected wirelessly (See “6.1 Connect the detachable
rear speakers and subwoofer”).
2. On the remote control, press
/ to toggle between
surround sound levels.
→ “MID”/“HIGH”/“MUTE”/“LOW” is displayed (Default:
“MID”).
→ “UNDOCK REAR SPKR” is displayed if the detachable
rear speakers have been docked onto the soundbar.
UNDOCK REAR SPKR
6.3.4 Bass adjustment
You can make bass adjustment as needed.
LVL 3
LVL 4
LVL 5LVL 1
LVL 2
LVL 3
LVL 4
LVL 5LVL 1
LVL 2
• On the remote control, press / to toggle between
bass levels.
→ “LVL1” to “LVL5” is displayed (Default: “LVL3”).
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7. PLAY
7.1 Switch on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup
HELLO
7.1.1 Switch on
To switch on, press
on the remote control, or press any button
on the soundbar to wake up the system.
→ “HELLO” is displayed.
→ The subwoofer is reconnected to the soundbar automatically.
Connected: turns solid white.
→ The detachable speakers are reconnected to the soundbar
automatically. Connected: The status indicator turns solid
white (
).
7.1.2 Auto standby
If the soundbar is inactive for more than 10 minutes, it will switch
to standby mode automatically. “STDBY” is displayed.
→ The subwoofer also goes to standby, and
turns solid
amber.
→ The detachable speakers switch to standby, and the status
indicator turns off for wireless connection status.
→ Next time you switch on the soundbar, it returns to the last
selected source.
NOTE:
– On the detachable speakers, hold
for more than 3 seconds to
switch off; press again to reconnect to the soundbar.
7.1.3 Auto wakeup
In standby mode, the soundbar will wake up automatically when
• the soundbar is connected to your TV through the HDMI
eARC/ARC connection and your TV is switched on;
• the soundbar is connected to your TV and digital device
such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player or game console
through HDMI cables, and your digital device is switched on;
• the soundbar is connected to your home network and audio
is streamed to the soundbar through the music streaming
services.
7.2 Play from the TV source
With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from the
soundbar speakers.
OPTICAL
HDMI eARC/
HDMI ARC
TV
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.
2. Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected
to your TV (See “5.1 Connect with your TV and digital
devices”).
3. To select the TV source, press
on the soundbar or TV on
the remote control.
→ “TV”: The TV source is selected.
• In the factory settings, the TV source is selected by
default.
NOTE:
– 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.
7.2.1 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.
TV remote control IR learning
Through IR learning, you can program the soundbar to accept IR
commands from your TV remote control, and then use your TV
remote control for simple commands.
1. On the soundbar, hold
and until “LEARNING” is
displayed.
→ The soundbar enters the TV remote control learning
mode.
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2. Point your TV remote control at the soundbar. Follow the
screen instructions to operate the buttons on your TV remote
control:
• When any one of “POWER”, “VOL+”, “VOL-”, or
“MUTE” is displayed on the soundbar, press the desired
button on your TV remote control.
→ “DONE”: These commands are learnt by the
soundbar.
→ The soundbar returns to the last selected source.
• To exit the TV remote control learning mode, hold
and
on the soundbar until “EXIT LEARNING” is displayed.
→ The learnt functions are discarded.
NOTE:
– The soundbar will exit the TV remote control learning mode
automatically if no action is taken for 30 seconds. The learnt
functions are discarded.
7.3 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.
HDMI (ARC)
*
.
.
.
HDMI OUT
1. Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected
to your TV and digital device (See “5.1 Connect with your TV
and digital devices”).
2. Switch on your digital device.
→ Your TV and the soundbar wake up from standby mode
and switch to the input source automatically.
• To select the HDMI IN source on the soundbar, press
on the soundbar or HDMI on the remote control.
NOTE:
– Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.
7.4 Play from the Bluetooth source
Through Bluetooth, stream audio play on your Bluetooth device
to the soundbar.
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1. To select the Bluetooth source, press on the soundbar or
on the remote control.
2. Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your Bluetooth device (See “5.2 Connect to your Bluetooth
device”).
3. Start audio play on your Bluetooth device.
• Alternatively, press on the remote control to control
playback.
4. Adjust the volume on the soundbar, remote control or your
Bluetooth device.
7.5 Play over your home network
NOTES:
– The soundbar can support audio streaming, but not video streaming.
– During Wi-Fi music streaming, music playback will pause on the
currently 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 will pause and resume in a
few minutes, depending on broadband bandwidth conditions. For
the connection to your home wired network, see “
5.3 Connect to
your home network”.
Before you start, make sure that:
• your Android or iOS device is connected to the same Wi-Fi
network as your soundbar (See “
5.3 Connect to your home
network”).
7.5.1 Play with Google Cast
With Google Cast, stream audio from your Android or iOS device
to the soundbar.
On your Android or iOS device:
1. Launch the JBL One app, and check that you have enabled
Google Cast.
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2. On a Google Cast-enabled app, play music, tap the cast icon
and select the connected soundbar.
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7.5.2 Play through Spotify Connect
Through Spotify Connect, stream audio from your Android or iOS
device to the soundbar.
NOTE:
– Subscription is required for Spotify Connect.
SPOTIFY CONNECT
On your Android or iOS device:
1. Launch the Spotify app and select a song to play.
2. Tap the speaker icon
in the bottom corner of your screen.
3. Select the connected soundbar from the device list, and then
start audio streaming.
7.5.3 Play through Tidal Connect
Through Tidal Connect, stream audio from your Android or iOS
device to the soundbar.
NOTE:
– Subscription is required for Tidal Connect.
TIDAL CONNECT
On your Android or iOS device:
1. Launch the Tidal app and select a song to play.
2. Tap on the device selector
at the top right of the screen.
3. Select the connected soundbar from the device list, and then
start audio streaming.
7.5.4 Play through AirPlay
Through AirPlay, stream audio on your iOS device to the soundbar.
On your iOS device:
1. Swipe down from the upper right corner to enter the Control
Center.
2. Tap
to select the connected soundbar and then start audio
streaming from an app.
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7.5.5 Play through the JBL One app
Through the JBL One app, stream audio from enabled music
services to the soundbar.
On your Android or iOS device,
• Launch the JBL One app, browse available *music streaming
services to select music, and then start music streaming to
the connected soundbar.
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– *Subscription may be needed and not provided by the JBL One app.
Access your presets with the
(Moment) button
1. On the JBL One app,
• Personalize the
(Moment) feature, and set your own
playlist.
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2. On the soundbar,
• Press
on the remote control to directly access your
music playlist and speaker settings that you have
personalized in the JBL One app.
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7.6 Multi-room playback
With the multi-room playback, you can stream music on your
Android or iOS device to multiple Google Cast / AirPlay-enabled
soundbars.
7.6.1 Google Cast
1. Through the Google Home app, connect multiple Google
Cast-enabled speakers to the same network, assign them to
multiple rooms, and create groups as needed.
2. Run a Google Cast-enabled app on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Play music. Press
and select the grouped soundbars.
NOTES:
– To create a multi-room speaker group in the Google Home app,
make sure that you have connected all the soundbars to the same
home network and have used the same Google login account. 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 Google Cast-enabled soundbars.
7.6.2 AirPlay
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1. On an iOS device, enter the Control Center.
2. Tap
to select multiple connected soundbars as needed.
3. Start music streaming from an app.
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8. SOUND SETTINGS
8.1 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, hold TV for more than 3 seconds and
then press
.
→ “SYNC” is displayed.
2. Within 5 seconds, press
or on the remote control to
adjust the audio delay and match with video.
→ The audio sync timing is displayed.
NOTE:
– You can also adjust the audio delay through the JBL One app.
8.2 Detachable speaker audio settings
Using the JBL One app, while both detachable speakers are
undocked, you can:
• adjust the volume level of the detachable speakers;
• check the battery status of the detachable speakers;
• enable Audio Broadcasting to adjust the audio settings of the
detachable speakers to your preference;
• enable Night Listening to create a quiet listening environment
at night.
8.2.1 Audio Broadcasting
1. In the JBL One app, enable Audio Broadcasting and select
your preferred audio settings: Mono or Stereo.
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• When the Mono audio channel is selected,
“MONO BROADCASTING” is displayed on the
soundbar.
• When the Stereo audio channel is selected,
“STEREO BROADCASTING” is displayed on the
soundbar.
2. Undock one or both detachable speakers from the soundbar,
and then move the detachable speaker(s) to your desired
locations.
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→ You can enjoy audio from the soundbar at the living
room and audio from the detachable speaker in the
kitchen or other areas of the room.
8.2.2 Night Listening
1. In the JBL One app, enable Night Listening.
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2. Undock the detachable speakers from the soundbar, and then
move the detachable speakers close to you.
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→ The soundbar and subwoofer are muted. You can enjoy
audio at night without disturbing others.
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9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
To restore the factory settings, hold
, and for more than
5 seconds.
→ “RESET” is displayed.
→ When the factory reset is complete, the soundbar will
automatically restart.
10. SOFTWARE UPDATE
Connect the soundbar to your home network. Online updates
will be performed automatically when software updates are
available.
→ “WAIT”: Software updating in progress
→ “DONE”: Software updating completed
NOTE:
– Software updates will be synchronized to the two detachable
speakers when they are connected to or docked onto the soundbar.
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11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER
The soundbar and subwoofer are paired at factories. After
power-on, they are paired and connected automatically. In some
special cases, you may need to pair them again.
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To re-enter the subwoofer pairing mode
1. On the rear panel of the subwoofer, hold
until it turns fast
ashing white.
2. To enter the subwoofer pairing mode on the soundbar, hold
/ on the remote control for more than 3 seconds, and
then press on the remote control.
→ “SUB PAIRING”: The subwoofer is ready for pairing.
→ “SUB PAIRED”: The subwoofer is connected.
NOTE:
– If pairing is not completed within 3 minutes, the subwoofer will exit
pairing mode and enter standby.
turns from fast ashing white to
off. To return to the pairing mode, press .
12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
General specication:
• Model: BAR 1000MK2 (soundbar unit)
BAR 1000MK2 SURROUND (detachable speaker)
BAR 1000MK2 SUB (subwoofer unit)
• Sound system: 7.1.4 channel
• Power supply: 100 - 240 V AC, ~ 50/60 Hz
• Total speaker power output* (Max. @THD 1%): 960 W
• Soundbar output power** (Max. @THD 1%): 500 W
• Surround speaker output power*** (Max. @THD 1%):
2 x 80 W
• Subwoofer output power**** (Max. @THD 1%): 300 W
• Soundbar transducer: 6 x (44 x 80) mm racetrack drivers,
2 x 1” (25 mm) tweeters, 2 x 2.75” (70 mm) up-ring full-
range drivers
• Surround speaker transducer: 2 x (44 x 90) mm racetrack
drivers, 2 x 2.75” (70 mm) up-ring full-range drivers
• Subwoofer transducer: 10” (260 mm)
• Networked standby power: <2.0 W
• Operating temperature: 0 °C - 45 °C
• Lithium battery: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh
• Detachable surround speaker playtime: up to 10 hours (may
vary according to content type and volume level)
HDMI specication
• HDMI video input: 3
• HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel,
eARC): 1
• HDMI HDCP version: 2.3
• HDR pass through: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Audio specication
• Frequency response: 33 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB)
• Audio inputs: Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback
is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for
Service only.)
USB specication
• USB port: Type A
• USB rating: 5 V DC, 0.5 A
• Supporting le formats: 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 specication
• Bluetooth version: v5.3
• Bluetooth prole: A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.5
• Bluetooth transmitter frequency range:
2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
• Bluetooth transmitter power: <15 dBm (EIRP)
• Wi-Fi network: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
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• 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 2412 - 2472 MHz
(2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others
13 Channels)
• 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power: <20 dBm (EIRP)
• 2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range:
2406 - 2474 MHz
• 2.4G wireless transmitter power: <10 dBm (EIRP)
• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 5.15 - 5.35 GHz,
5.470 - 5.725 GHz, 5.725 - 5.825 GHz
• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: 5.15 - 5.25 GHz <23 dBm,
5.25 - 5.35 GHz & 5.470 - 5.725 GHz <20 dBm,
5.725 - 5.825 GHz <14 dBm (EIRP)
Note: Band 5.6 - 5.64 GHz will be disabled when shipped to
Australia / New Zealand.
Dimensions
• Total soundbar dimensions (W x H x D):
1203 x 52 x 128 mm / 47.4” x 2.0” x 5.0”
• Soundbar dimensions (W x H x D):
854 x 52 x 128 mm / 33.6” x 2.0” x 5.0”
• Detachable surround speaker dimensions (each) (W x H x D):
189 x 52 x 128 mm / 7.4” x 2.0” x 5.0”
• Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D):
325 x 400 x 325 mm / 12.8” x 15.7” x 12.8”
• Soundbar weight: 5.5 kg / 12.1 lbs
• Detachable surround speaker weight (each): 0.9 kg / 2 lbs
• Subwoofer weight: 9.1 kg / 20 lbs
• Packaging dimensions (W x H x D):
980 x 398 x 495 mm / 38.58” x 15.67” x 19.49”
• Packaging weight: 22.6 kg / 49.8 lbs (EMEA/UK/AU/NZ);
19.9 kg / 44.4 lbs (Others)
* RMS @THD 1%: 480 W
** RMS @THD 1%: 250 W
*** RMS @THD 1%: 2 x 40 W
**** RMS @THD 1%: 150 W
13. 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 “
9. RESTORE
FACTORY SETTINGS”).
Sound
No sound from soundbar
• Make sure that the soundbar is not muted.
• Select the correct audio input source on the remote control.
• Connect the soundbar to your TV or other devices properly.
• Restore the soundbar to factory settings (See “
9. RESTORE
FACTORY SETTINGS”).
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 “
8.1 Audio sync”).
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 (1/ 2 / 3)
/ HDMI IN (1/ 2/ 3) connector on the
soundbar (See “5.1.2 TV (HDMI ARC)”)
• 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 Google Cast or
AirPlay), Dolby Atmos is not supported.
Bluetooth
A device cannot be connected with the soundbar.
• Check if you have enabled Bluetooth on the device.
• If the soundbar has been paired with another Bluetooth
device, reset Bluetooth (see “
5.2.3 Connect to another
Bluetooth device”).
• 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
“
5.2.3 Connect to another Bluetooth device”).
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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.
The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects
constantly.
• 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
Failed to connect to Wi-Fi.
• Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
• 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 difculties in setting up Wi-Fi, re-enter the Wi-Fi
setup mode by holding
and on the soundbar until
“SETUP WIFI” is displayed.
Playback
AirPlay cannot nd the soundbar as an AirPlay speaker for
music streaming.
• On your Apple device, update the software to the latest
version: iOS 13.4 and later, Mac OS 10.15.4 and later, or TV
OS 14.3.
• Make sure that your Apple device has been connected to the
same network as the soundbar.
• For a PC running iTunes for Windows, you can stream music
from your PC to the soundbar through Bluetooth.
Music playback does not work smoothly when the sound
source switches from Bluetooth to Google Cast or AirPlay.
• The quality of audio casting and playback are dependent on
the trafc 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 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.
Low power standby mode
Failed to enter the low power standby mode
• To enter the low power standby mode, when the detachable
speakers are docked on the soundbar, hold
on the
remote control for 10 seconds until “CEC 1” is displayed
on the soundbar. Next, hold for another 10 seconds until
“CEC 2” is displayed. After entering the “CEC 2” mode, the
soundbar will switch to the standby mode while continuing
to charge the detachable speakers. When the detachable
speakers are fully charged after about 4 hours, the soundbar
will automatically switch to the low power standby mode and
stop charging the detachable speakers.
• To exit the low power standby mode, unplug the power cord
and then plug it again.
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14. TRADEMARKS
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.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface,
HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered trademark of 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. Condential unpublished works. Copyright ©
2012–2024 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
FOR DTS PATENTS, SEE HTTP://XPERI.COM/DTS-PATENTS/.
MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DTS, INC. AND
ITS AFFILIATES. DTS, DTS:X, AND THE DTS:X LOGO ARE
REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OR TRADEMARKS OF DTS,
INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES IN THE UNITED STATES AND/
OR OTHER COUNTRIES. © DTS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Google, Android, Google Home, Google Cast and other marks
are trademarks of Google LLC.
Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and
countries. Availability and performance of certain features,
services, and applications are device and network dependent
and may not be available in all areas.
Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has
been designed to work specically with the technology identied
in the badge and has been certied by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
Apple, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries and regions.
To use AirPlay with JBL Bar 1000MK2, the latest version of iOS,
iPadOS, or macOS is recommended.
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:
https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
Being Roon Ready means that HARMAN uses Roon streaming
technology, for an incredible user interface, simple setup, rock-
solid daily reliability, and the highest levels of audio performance,
without compromise.
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15. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE
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/
Harman_One_OS_C_package_license_list.htm
.
Please feel free to contact us at:
Harman Deutschland GmbH
HATT: Open Source, Gregor Krapf-Gunther, Parkring 3
85748 Garching bei Munchen, Germany
question regarding the open source software in the product.
HARMAN International Industries,
Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard,
Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com
© 2025 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, specications and appearance
are subject to change without notice.
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