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Authentics L8

to connect to your home network via wps-pBc mode:

1.  press the

 WPS 

button on your router.

2.  within one minute, press the

 WPS

 button on the JBl 

authentics l8 system for less than two seconds.

to connect to your home network via wps-pIn mode:

1.  connect to your JBl authentics l8 via steps 

1 to 5 of the Manual connect mode process on 
the following page of this Owner’s Manual.

2.  press the wps button on the JBl authentics 

l8 for more than three seconds.

3.  note the wps-pIn code on the top of 

the JBl authentics web page.

4.  connect to your router’s setup page.
5.  enter the wps-pIn code from step 3 into the 

appropriate place on the router’s wps setup page.

the speaker and router will then exchange wi-Fi settings and 
connect to each other. check your wi-Fi router’s manual for 
compatibility and more information.

iOS Wireless Wi-Fi Sharing

If you have an iOs device, use the following method to connect 
your JBl authentics l8 to the wi-Fi network:

1.  connect your iphone, ipad or ipod touch 

to the speaker using Bluetooth.

2.  ensure your iphone, 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 window will be displayed on 

your ipad, iphone or ipod touch with a 
message 

Share Wi-Fi Settings?

6.  press 

Allow

.

the iphone, ipad or ipod touch will then share wi-Fi settings 
with the JBl authentics l8 and it will be connected to 

your wi-Fi network. this takes at least 40 seconds. Once the 
JBl authentics l8 is connected to the network, the system 
will play a tone indicating the connection is successful.

iOS Wi-Fi Sharing with Cable

If you have not connected your iOs device with Bluetooth, use 
the following method to connect your JBl authentics l8 to the 
wi-Fi network:

1.  connect your iphone, ipad or ipod touch to the 

system’s top usB port, labeled ipad, using the 
usB to 30-pin or usB to lightning cable that is 
provided with your iphone, ipad or ipod touch.

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2.  ensure your iphone, 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 window will be displayed on 

your ipad, iphone or ipod touch with a 
message 

Share Wi-Fi Settings?

6.  press 

Allow

.

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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