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Operation

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Authentics L8

to initiate airplay streaming from a computer with itunes,

1.  launch 

iTunes

.

1.  click the 

AirPlay 

button that appears at 

the bottom of the 

iTunes

 window.

2.  select 

JBL_L8_WF_XXXXXX

 in the pop-up 

list, where xxxxxx is the last six characters 
of the system’s Mac address.

to initiate airplay streaming from an ipod, iphone, or ipad 
device,

1.  tap the 

AirPlay

 button on the device’s screen.

2.  select 

JBL_L8_WF_XXXXXX 

in the 

speaker selection drop-down list.

the airplay audio stream will break in and stop the currently 
playing source. If the system is in sleep mode, it will turn on 
and begin playing the airplay audio stream.
you can change the display name of your JBl authentics l8 
using the JBl Music app or the JBl authentics setup page.

Operating through DLNA

®

you can use dlna

®

 compliant software to stream audio to 

your JBl authentics l8 from a pc or android device that is 
connected to the same network. to operate through dlna, 
from the media player software, select audio to play back 
on the 

JBL_L8_WF_XXXXXX, 

where xxxxxx is the last six 

characters of the system’s Mac address. the dlna audio 
stream will break in and stop the currently playing source. If 
the system is in sleep mode, it will turn On and begin playing 
the dlna audio stream. check your media player software 
documentation for more details.
the JBl authentics l8 is a dlna digital Media renderer 
(dMr) device. your media player software must be capable 
of acting as a dlna digital Media server (dMs) and digital 
Media controller (dMc) to initiate the audio stream. third 
party dlna software can be found online, or on google play 
for android devices. compatible software can also be found 
on the apple app store for a Mac or iOs device.
the JBl authentics l8 is capable of playing Mp3, wMa, aac, 
or pcM audio files via dlna.

Operating through Aux Input

to play music through aux input in the system:

1.  connect the auxiliary device to the aux in jack 

using a stereo 3.5 mm (1/8” auxiliary cable).

2.  switch to the aux input source.
3.  control music playback through the auxiliary device.

AUX IN

WPS

iPad

Operating through Digital Optical Input

the digital optical input port in the system allows the system 
to play raw pcM at a sample rate of 44.1 khz or 48 khz. If any 
audio signal is available in the digital optical input, the system 
detects the signal and starts playing music.

ON / OFF

POWER

OPTICAL

 

Web Page Functions

you can access the web page to change wi-Fi settings or 
upgrade the device firmware. you can access the web page 
by typing its Ip address into your browser on your Mac or pc. 
to find the Ip address, access your router’s setup page. For 
more information, consult the documentation of your router.

Summary of Contents for Authentics L8

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Authentics L8...

Page 2: ...peration 9 TURNING THE JBL AUTHENTICS L8 ON AND OFF 9 Adjusting the System s Volume 9 Muting the System 9 Switching Sources 9 Operating through Bluetooth 9 Operating through NFC 10 Operating through A...

Page 3: ...on please contact your retailer or custom installer or visit our website www jbl com Description and Features JBL Authentics L8 is an affordable wireless speaker system with an iconic design that allo...

Page 4: ...power indicator on the system will turn white and remain on while the system is in Operational mode To switch the system into Standby press the Power button again To restore the settings to the facto...

Page 5: ...or iOS devices The system can charge other devices during Operational Sleep and Standby modes The two USB ports are designed to function simultaneously The system will produce a sound prompt if any d...

Page 6: ...the system 2 Plug the cord into an active unswitched AC outlet IMPORTANT DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components Wi Fi Connection You can connect your JBL Auth...

Page 7: ...hone iPad or iPod touch is connected to your Wi Fi network 3 Make sure your device is in the AirPlay source 4 Press the Source button on the JBL Authentics L8 for at least three seconds 5 A pop up win...

Page 8: ...hen release The DLNA LED will quickly flash twice 4 Use your computer or phone tablet to search for a Wi Fi Network called JBL_L8_WFXXX on the Wi Fi list this might take about 30 seconds and connect i...

Page 9: ...System To mute the JBL Authentics system Set the volume to level 0 by rotating the Volume tuner counter clockwise NOTE There are no other means to mute the audio system Switching Sources Press the JBL...

Page 10: ...PAUSE command and the Bluetooth device will stop streaming While pairing the Bluetooth device for the first time it may reset the volume level to the default Operating through NFC The JBL Authentics...

Page 11: ...the DLNA audio stream Check your media player software documentation for more details The JBL Authentics L8 is a DLNA Digital Media Renderer DMR device Your media player software must be capable of ac...

Page 12: ...stream music to and control the JBL Authentics L8 through your smart phone or tablet Firmware Upgrade and Factory Setting Reset JBL will release firmware updates for your JBL Authentics L8 on a regula...

Page 13: ...gin the upgrade process again Factory Setting Reset To restore all settings to the factory defaults press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds The following settings will be reset Source...

Page 14: ...sound from any speaker Contact your local JBL service center Amplifier turns ON but no audio from one or more channels Check input connections Check the settings on your preamp processor or controller...

Page 15: ...Bluetooth with NFC Auto switching Connections 1 x stereo 3 5 mm 2 x USB type A 1 x Digital optical input Dimensions H x W x D 246 mm x 664 mm x 329 mm Weight 7 4 kg Power supply 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Pow...

Page 16: ...Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance Made for iPod Made for...

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