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c)  On a Chromecast-enabled app, play music, tap the cast 

icon 

 and select the connected soundbar.

CHROMECAST 

3.  To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources. 

7.7  Play through AirPlay

Through AirPlay, stream audio on your iOS device to the soundbar. 
1.  On the soundbar, 

• 

Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to 
your home network (See “

5.3 Connection with your home 

network

”).

2.  On your iOS device, 

a)  Check that your iOS device has been connected to the 

same network as the soundbar.

b)  To enter the Control Center on an iOS device, swipe 

down from the upper right corner. Tap   to select the 
connected soundbar and then, start audio streaming 
from an app.

AIRPLAY

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3.  To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources. 

7.8  Play through Amazon Music

With the soundbar connected to Alexa, you can stream music 
from the Amazon Music library to the soundbar. 
1.  Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to 

your home network (See “

5.3 Connection with your home 

network

”).

2.  On your Android or iOS device, 

a) Check that your Android or iOS device has been 

connected to the same network as the soundbar.

b)  Launch the JBL One app, and check that you have 

enabled the streaming service of Amazon Alexa. 

JBL One

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3.  Launch the Amazon Alexa app to start music playback. 

ALEXA MRM

Play

• 

Open the Amazon Music app to access the Amazon 
Music library.

• 

Make sure that you start music playback from the same 
Alexa account that you have enabled in the JBL One app. 
Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for more details.

NOTES:

 

The soundbar can support audio streaming and cannot support 
video streaming.

 

During playback through Chromecast built-in, AirPlay or Alexa, music 
playback pauses on the current connected device when you start 
music playback on a second connected device.

 

When the soundbar switches between your home Wi-Fi and wired 
network during AirPlay, music playback pauses and will resume in a 
few minutes, depending on the bandwidth condition of broadband. 
For the connection to your home wired network, see “

5.3 

Connection with your home network

”.

Summary of Contents for Harman BAR 800

Page 1: ...BAR 800 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...commend that extension cords be 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...

Page 3: ...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX 5 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6 3 1 SOUNDBAR 6 3 2 DETACHABLE SPEAKERS 6 3 3 SUBWOOFER 7 3 4 REMOTE CONTROL 7 4 PLACE 8 4 1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 8 4 2 WA...

Page 4: ...n in this manual to ensure that your product has the latest software Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice If you have any questions about the soundbar installation or operat...

Page 5: ...ing template 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX Unpack the box carefully and ensure that the following parts are included If any part is damaged or missing do not use it and contact your retailer or customer service...

Page 6: ...on status Slow flashing white Disconnected from the soundbar Fast flashing white Connecting to the soundbar Solid white Connected to the soundbar 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3 1 Soundbar 3 1 1 Controls 5 3 4 1...

Page 7: ...4 Remote control 8 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 1 Switch on or to standby 2 Source selectors TV Select the TV source default for audio input from TV connection where the HDMI OUT TV ARC TV eARC connector is prioriti...

Page 8: ...oid and iOS device you can do the following Wi Fi setup Audio calibration demo Personalize audio settings Manage and control device Music service integration Additional features 4 PLACE 4 1 Desktop pl...

Page 9: ...ure that the wall can support the weight of the soundbar Install on a vertical wall only Avoid a location under high temperature or humidity Before wall mounting make sure that cables can be properly...

Page 10: ...been enabled Refer to the owner s manual of your TV for more information 2 Use an HDMI cable V2 0 or later to connect the soundbar with your digital device such as a set top box DVD Blu ray player or...

Page 11: ...the digital device connected to your TV select TV on the remote control 5 1 3 OPTICAL HDMI OUT OPTICAL HDMI IN OPTICAL TV TV TV TV NOTES With the 2 up firing speakers and the detachable surround spea...

Page 12: ...ice If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar first unpair JBL Bar 800_xxxx on the device NOTES The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the soundbar and Bluetooth devi...

Page 13: ...not available in all countries 6 SETUP 6 1 Connect the detachable rear speakers and subwoofer 4 3 LOAD HELLO 2 1 1 Connect the soundbar to power by using the supplied power cord J The screen on the so...

Page 14: ...aced the L speaker on the left and the R speaker on the right 6 2 Charge the detachable speakers When the detachable surround speakers are out of battery the wireless connection with the soundbar will...

Page 15: ...ate the listening zone L R 2 1 CALIBRATION 1 CALIBRATION CALIBRATING PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM 1 DONE CALIBRATING PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM 1 DONE 3 1 Place the detachable rear speakers beside your seating...

Page 16: ...und effects are available in Dolby audio content only 6 3 3 Rear adjustment With both of the detachable rear speakers undocked you can select the surround sound level LOW MID MUTE HIGH MID HIGH MUTE L...

Page 17: ...the HDMI ARC connection and through the HDMI connection is also connected to your digital device such as a set top box DVD Blu ray player or game console and your digital device is switched on the sou...

Page 18: ...cted as shown your digital device can play video on your TV and audio from the soundbar speakers HDMI OUT 2 1 HDMI ARC HDMI ARC 1 Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected to your TV and...

Page 19: ...te control you can access the playlist and speaker settings that you have personalized on the JBL One app 1 On the JBL One app personalize the the Moment feature JBL One JBL BAR 800_xxxx JBL BAR 800_x...

Page 20: ...d to your home network See 5 3 Connection with your home network 2 On your Android or iOS device a Check that your Android or iOS device has been connected to the same network as the soundbar b Launch...

Page 21: ...details Depending on the bandwidth of your local network you can stream music to up to 6 Chromecast enabled speakers 7 9 2 AirPlay JBL Bar 500_xxxx JBL Bar 800_xxxx 1 On an iOS device enter the Contr...

Page 22: ...three seconds and then press J You switch to another mode OFF SMART MODE The standard mode is enabled J Next time you switch on the soundbar the smart mode is enabled again automatically 8 3 PureVoic...

Page 23: ...the two detachable speakers when they are connected to or docked onto the soundbar Updating through a USB storage device USB Software update les Software update les CHECKING UPDATE 1 Check that you ha...

Page 24: ...sducer 3x 46x90 mm racetrack drivers 3x 0 75 20mm tweeters 2x 2 75 70mm up firing full range drivers Surround speaker transducer 1x 46x90 mm racetrack driver Subwoofer transducer 10 260mm Networked st...

Page 25: ...from the TV HDMI source For audio streaming over Bluetooth or casting apps enabled by Chromecast built in AirPlay or Alexa Dolby Atmos is not supported Bluetooth A device cannot be connected with the...

Page 26: ...ween the source device and the soundbar Wi Fi Failed to connect to Wi Fi Make sure that Wi Fi is turned on Make sure that you have selected the right network and entered the correct password Make sure...

Page 27: ...censefromDolbyLaboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 2012 2021 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Google Android Google Play and Chromecast built in are trademarks of Google LLC Use...

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