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The soundbar is in the “Offline” status in the Amazon 

Alexa app or issues happen to Alexa MRM-related 
playback. 

• 

To recover the soundbar, restore the soundbar to its factory 
settings by pressing and holding 

,   

and 

 

for more than 

5 seconds.

Remote control

The remote control does not work.

• 

Check if the batteries are drained. If so, replace them with 
new ones.

• 

Reduce the distance and angle between the remote control 
and the main unit. 

Failed to complete the TV remote control learning.

• 

Check if you are using an infra-red TV remote control. The IR 
learning is not supported by a Bluetooth TV remote control. 

Low power standby mode 

The soundbar cannot enter the low power standby 
mode when it completes the power charging of 
detachable speakers.

• 

To enter the low power standby mode, press and hold   
on the remote control until “CEC 1” is displayed on the 
soundbar; then, press and hold   on the remote control 
again until “CEC 2” is displayed.

• 

To exit the low power standby mode, unplug the power cord 
and then, plug it again.

Poor audio quality from a connected Bluetooth device

• 

The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device 
closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the 
source device and the soundbar.

The connected Bluetooth device connects and 
disconnects constantly.

• 

The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device 
closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between 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 that your router or modem is turned on and within 
the range.

• 

In your router settings, make sure that you have set the 
security type to WPA2 or auto.

• 

Make sure that your soundbar is connected to the same 
wireless LAN as your smartphone or tablet. 

• 

If you have difficulties in setting up Wi-Fi, hold 

 

and

   

on 

the soundbar

 

until 

“SETUP WIFI”

 is displayed.

Playback

AirPlay cannot find the soundbar as an AirPlay 

speaker for music streaming.

• 

On your Apple device, update the software to the latest 
version: iOS 13.4 and later, Mac OS 10.15.4 and later, or TV 
OS 14.3.

• 

Make sure that your Apple device has been connected to the 
same network as the soundbar.

• 

For a PC running iTunes for Windows, you can stream music 
from your PC to the soundbar through Bluetooth.

Music playback does not work smoothly when 
the sound source switches from Bluetooth to 
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay or Alexa.

• 

The quality of audio casting and playback are dependent on 

the traffic and coverage of the network that connects the 

soundbar and your casting devices, such as phones, tablets 
and PCs.

Music playback does not resume when the sound 
source switches from Bluetooth to TV/HDMI IN, and 
then back to Bluetooth.

• 

The music playback in the Bluetooth device stops when 
the sound source switches from Bluetooth to TV / HDMI IN. 
When you switch back to the Bluetooth source, start music 
playback in the Bluetooth device again. 

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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