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Introduction

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Authentics L8

Source button

: to switch between the sources, press the 

source button. the system stops or pauses audio input from 
the last source and attempts to connect to the new source. 

NFC

: the system also supports near Field communication 

(nFc) for Bluetooth auto-pairing. place the mobile device near 
the nFc logo on the top-front of the system to pair or unpair.

the top panel of the JBl authentics l8 contains the following 
controls at the center, covered by a lid. the controls can be 
accessed by removing the lid:

•  two usB ports
•  aux in
•  wps button

USB ports

: the usB ports available on the JBl authentics l8 

audio system are used for app communication and charging 
other devices, such as mobile phones 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 device is 
connected for normal usB charging. no sound prompt is 
heard when plugging devices into the ipad usB port.

Aux in

: the audio system includes a 3.5 mm stereo mini 

analog auxiliary input. It accepts Mp3, dVd, cassettes, or cd 
players when plugged in with an appropriate auxiliary cable.

WPS

: the wi-Fi protected setup (wps) button helps your 

device establish a secure wireless connection easily to any 
wps-enabled router.

JBL Authentics L8 Bottom Panel Controls

the bottom panel of the JBl authentics l8 audio system 
provides the following controls:

•  Optical
•  power
•  On/OFF

Optical input

: If your tV, disc player, or cable/satellite tuner 

has an optical digital output, use an optical cable (not included)
to connect it here.

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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