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CINEMA SB400

powered soundbar speaker

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The JBL Cinema SB400 powered soundbar speaker system 

is a complete, integrated sound system that will create an 

extraordinarily realistic cinema experience in your own living 

room. The powered soundbar unit can mount on a wall or sit on 

a shelf and includes all of the cables you need to connect it to 

your TV and your cable/satellite tuner or disc player. The wireless 

subwoofer unit supplies all of your entertainment's drama and 

impact, and can be placed anywhere without needing to be 

connected to the soundbar unit.

We’re confident that this JBL system will provide every note 

of enjoyment that you expect – and that when you think about 

purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or 

office, you will once again choose JBL products.

This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to set 

up, connect and adjust your new speaker system. For more in-

depth information, go to our Web site: www.jbl.com.

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Summary of Contents for CINEMA SB400

Page 1: ...c player The wireless subwoofer unit supplies all of your entertainment s drama and impact and can be placed anywhere without needing to be connected to the soundbar unit We re confident that this JBL system will provide every note of enjoyment that you expect and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home car or office you will once again choose JBL products Thi...

Page 2: ...ed all other connections If you will not be using the soundbar for an extended period for instance if you re going on vacation set the Power switch to the 0 off position SOUNDBAR TOP PANEL CONTROLS AND REMOTE CONTROL Volume Buttons Source Indicator LEDs Source Button Surround ModeButton Bluetooth Button Power Button Volume Buttons Surround Mode Button Power Button Mute Button Bass Boost Button Sou...

Page 3: ... out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers some of the sound waves produced by the subwoofer or soundbar could be canceled reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of the speakers in the room See Subwoofer Phase switch on page 8 for more information Wireless Pairin...

Page 4: ...ar s slots allow you to adjust the soundbar s angle on the wall to ensure that it is level Insert Tabs on Bracket into Grooves in Soundbar SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT 1 2 3 The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical position relative to the other speakers in the system While it is true that in general our ears do not hear directional sounds a...

Page 5: ... To HDMI ARC TV Out HDMI In 1 2 3 If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors connect them to the soundbar s HDMI In 1 2 3 connectors for the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio connections for source devices you connect via HDMI connectors Aux In and Optical ...

Page 6: ...n extended period of time or if you will not be using the system for an extended period set the subwoofer s Power switch to the Off position Pairing the Units for Wireless Operation After turning the soundbar and subwoofer on for the first time you will need to pair the subwoofer and soundbar so they both operate at the same wireless frequency To pair the units press the Wireless Pairing switches ...

Page 7: ...I 2 HDMI 3 Bluetooth etc The remote has an individual selector button for each source except Bluetooth The active source s Source Indicator LED will illuminate HDMI TV HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 OPTICAL AUX IN BLUETOOTH Source Button Source Buttons ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM S VOLUME Press the soundbar s or remote s Volume and buttons to raise and lower the system s volume one step at a time Hold down the button...

Page 8: ...er Crossover control setting SUBWOOFER PHASE SWITCH PHASE This switch determines whether the subwoofer s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers some of the sound waves produced by the soundbar and subwoofer could be canceled out at some frequencies reducing bass performance and sonic impac...

Page 9: ...TV Remote s Mute Button 3 When you re finished press and hold the soundbar s Surround button until the button stops flashing amber The soundbar will now respond to your TV remote s volume and mute commands Specifications CINEMA SB400 SYSTEM Frequency response 38Hz 20kHz 6dB CINEMA SB400 Powered soundbar speaker Midrange transducers Two 2 1 4 57mm cones per channel High frequency transducer One 1 2...

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