Harman JBL CINEMA SB550, Owner'S Manual

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5. CONNECT
5.1 TV connection
Connect the soundbar with your TV through the supplied HDMI
cable or an optical cable (sold separately).
5.1.1 Through the supplied HDMI cable
An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a
single connection. HDMI connectivity is the best option for your
soundbar.
HDMI (ARC)
1. Connect the soundbar with your TV by using the supplied
HDMI ARC cable.
2. On y our TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC have been
enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for more
information.
NOTES:
– To play audio through the HDMI ARC cable, select the TV source
(See “ 6.2 Play from the TV source ”) .
– Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.
– Contact your TV manufacturer if you have problems with the HDMI-
CEC compatibility of your TV.
5.1.2 Through an optical cable
OPTICAL
OUT
Connect the soundbar with your TV by using an optical cable
(sold separately).
NOTE:
– To play audio through the optical cable, select the TV source (See
“ 6.2 Play from the TV source ”) .
5.2 Bluetooth connection
Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth
device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.
< 10 m / 33 ft
Settings Bluetooth
Bluetooth
DEVICES
JBL CINEMA SB550
Now Discoverable
Connected
5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device
1. Press to switch on (See “ 6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto
wakeup ” ).
2. To select the Bluetooth source, press repeatedly on the
soundbar or on the remote control.
→ Ready for pairing: The status indicator flashes blue
quickly ( ).
3. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for
“ JBL CINEMA SB550 ” within three minutes.
→
Connected: The status indicator turns solid blue ( ). A
confirmation 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.