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5  CONNECTING YOUR LINK BAR

NOTES:

 

If you want to enjoy sound only from the LINK BAR, make sure to set 
your TV audio settings to support the external speaker and disable the 

built-in TV speakers.

 

Before  you  make  or  change  any  connections,  make  sure  that  all 
devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

5.1  Connect to your TV with an HDMI cable 

(Preferred connection)

Connect the supplied HDMI cable from the 

HDMI OUT (TV ARC)

 

connector on the back of the LINK BAR to the HDMI IN (ARC) 

connector on your TV.

TV

HDMI (ARC)

HDMI OUT (TV ARC)

NOTES:

 

An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a single 

connector. It is the best option to connect to your LINK BAR.

 

If your TV features an 

HDMI ARC

 connector, you can hear the TV 

audio through your LINK BAR by using a single HDMI cable.

 

This HDMI connection is required if you intend to connect other video 

devices to the LINK BAR inputs to display on your TV.

 

On your TV, turn on the HDMI-CEC function, HDMI-CEC is a feature that 
enables CEC compliant devices that are connected through HDMI to be 
controlled by a single remote control.

5.2  Connect to other devices 

HDMI cables (Preferred connection)

Connect  a  digital  device  such  as  a  set-top  box,  DVD/Blu-ray 
player,  or  games  console  to  your  LINK  BAR  through  a  single 
HDMI connection.
Connect the HDMI cable from the 

HDMI IN

 jack on the back of 

the LINK BAR to the 

HDMI OUT

 jack on your digital device.

Press the 

 

button on the top panel of the LINK BAR or the 

button on the remote control to select the 

HDMI

 mode.

HDMI OUT

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3

NOTE:

 

For the best use, always choose a High-Speed (type 2) HDMI cable, 
see your HDMI cable specifications for more details.

Optical or Analog audio cables (sold separately)

Connect the 

OPTICAL

 or 

AUX

 connector on the LINK BAR to 

the 

OPTICAL OUT

 or 

AUDIO

 

OUT

 jack of the source device.

Press the 

 

button on the top panel of the LINK BAR or the 

 

button  on  the  remote  control  to  select  the 

OPTICAL

 or 

AUX

 mode.

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

AUX-IN

AUX-OUT

AUX cable

6 SETUP 

6.1  Setup the LINK BAR

1.  Make sure the LINK BAR has already been connected to the 

HDMI IN (ARC) 

on your TV by using an HDMI cable and turn 

on your TV.

2.  Connect the Ethernet cable (Preferred connection). 

Connect the LINK BAR to Internet router with Ethernet cable 
(not included). If you do not use an Ethernet connection, 
you will have an option during setup to connect to a Wi-Fi 
network.

3.  Plug one end of the power cord into the 

POWER

 connector 

on the back of the LINK BAR. 

4. 

Plug the other end of the power cord into AC (mains) outlet.

5. 

Inserting  batteries  before  using  the  remote  control  (AAA 
batteries x 2).

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Summary of Contents for JBL LINK BAR

Page 1: ...LINK BAR OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord that meets factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not i...

Page 3: ...R 7 6 2 POWER ON THE JBL SW10 SUBWOOFER SOLD SEPARATELY 8 6 3 PAIR WITH THE JBL SW10 WIRELESS SUBWOOFER OPTIONAL 8 7 TALKING TO GOOGLE ASSISTANT 9 7 1 ACTIVATE THE HOTWORD 9 7 2 EXAMPLES OF VOICE COMMANDS THAT CAN WORK ON LINK BAR 9 8 USING YOUR LINK BAR 9 8 1 ANDROID TV 9 8 2 THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT 9 8 3 GOOGLE PLAY STORE 9 8 4 PLAY VIDEO OR MUSIC WITH CHROMECAST 9 8 5 PLAY MUSIC WITH BLUETOOTH 10 ...

Page 4: ... questions about this product the installation or the operation please contact your JBL retailer or customer service or visit us at www jbl com 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX Carefully unpack the box and check if the following parts are included If any part is damaged do not use it contact your retailer or customer service Main unit Remote control with 2 AAA batteries Power cord Power cord quantity and plug ...

Page 5: ...r digital device 3 AUX input Connect to an audio device 3 5mm jack 4 ETHERNET Connect to the Internet 5 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 input Connect to HDMI output on a digital device 6 HDMI OUT TV ARC Connect to the HDMI ARC input on your TV 7 SERVICE for service personnel only 8 SUBWOOFER PAIRING Press to enter the subwoofer pairing mode 9 SUBWOOFER PAIRING LED 3 3 Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 1...

Page 6: ...of 2 50mm for TV clearance 3 Use an appropriately sized drill bit drill a hole in the wall at each pen marking TV 2 D 4mm Min 2 50mm 4 Screw the wall mount brackets on the pen mark 5 Screw the threaded mounting post into the back of the LINK BAR 6 Hook the LINK BAR to the brackets attached to the wall 3 8 mm 0 31 4mm 0 16 35 mm 1 4 1 2 NOTES Before mounting on a wall make sure the wall can support...

Page 7: ...ox DVD Blu ray player or games console to your LINK BAR through a single HDMI connection Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the LINK BAR to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device Press the button on the top panel of the LINK BAR or the button on the remote control to select the HDMI mode HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 NOTE For the best use always choose a High Speed type ...

Page 8: ...ome 6 2 Power on the JBL SW10 subwoofer Sold separately 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the POWER connector on the back of the subwoofer 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC mains outlet 6 3 Pair with the JBL SW10 wireless subwoofer Optional To manually pair with the subwoofer 1 Power on both the LINK BAR and the SW10 Wireless Subwoofer 2 Press the SUBWOOFER PAIRING button on th...

Page 9: ... fun fact Reminders Remind me to buy milk at 7pm Shopping Add movie tickets to the shopping list Smart Home Dim the lamp turn on lights 8 USING YOUR LINK BAR 8 1 Android TV 8 2 The Google Assistant The Google Assistant is your personal assistant there are four major areas 1 Enjoy entertainment Play your favorite shows songs and movies and discover new ones just with your voice 2 Control your smart...

Page 10: ...AR is no longer connected to the device follow these steps to get your remote re connected 1 To put the LINK BAR device into pairing mode press and hold the physical Bluetooth button on the LINK BAR device for several seconds 2 Once you see the searching for accessories screen or connect new device screen press and hold the HOME BACK buttons on your LINK BAR remote for three seconds This will put ...

Page 11: ...lect Device Preference Reset What are the sound modes on the LINK BAR There are 4 sound modes you can select in the settings menu Sound EQ mode a Standard b Movie c Music d Voice Standard sound mode is the default settings Will my LINK BAR enter low power mode automatically You can set the standby in the settings menu No sound from the LINK BAR Make sure that the LINK BAR is not muted Make sure to...

Page 12: ...ed trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries Incorporated is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is certification marks of the Wi Fi Alliance Google Android Android TV Chromecast and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC Chromecast built in may ...

Page 13: ...idge CA 91329 USA www jbl com 2019 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice ...

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