JBL CINEMA BASE (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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You can experiment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the
subwoofer in the listening position and playing music with strong bass
content. Move it to various locations in the room while the system is playing
until you determine where the location of the best bass performance occurs.
Place the subwoofer in that location.
subwoofer in the listening position and playing music with strong bass
content. Move it to various locations in the room while the system is playing
until you determine where the location of the best bass performance occurs.
Place the subwoofer in that location.
OPERATION
Turning the JBL CINEMA BASE ON
and OFF
Manually: First, make certain that the rear panel power switch is
turned ON. Then, short press the JBL CINEMA BASE Power button either on
the soundbase or the remote. To put the JBL CINEMA BASE into Standby
manually, short press the Power button either on the soundbase or the
remote again.
turned ON. Then, short press the JBL CINEMA BASE Power button either on
the soundbase or the remote. To put the JBL CINEMA BASE into Standby
manually, short press the Power button either on the soundbase or the
remote again.
Auto turn-off: The JBL CINEMA BASE will automatically enter
into Standby mode if no audio signal is detected at any of its source input
connections for approximately 10 minutes.
into Standby mode if no audio signal is detected at any of its source input
connections for approximately 10 minutes.
Auto turn-on: The JBL CINEMA BASE has a signal detector that
automatically turns the unit ON when it senses an audio signal on the HDMI
input or paired Bluetooth source (when using HDMI, TV must support HDMI
ARC). The auto turn-on mode gets activated for analog or optical inputs only
when the JBL CINEMA BASE detects an audio signal on the input it was on
before going into automatic Standby mode.
automatically turns the unit ON when it senses an audio signal on the HDMI
input or paired Bluetooth source (when using HDMI, TV must support HDMI
ARC). The auto turn-on mode gets activated for analog or optical inputs only
when the JBL CINEMA BASE detects an audio signal on the input it was on
before going into automatic Standby mode.
NOTE: If the JBL CINEMA BASE is put in standby using
the power button, this will deactivate the auto turn-on
feature on the analog and optical inputs.
Operating through Bluetooth
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CINEMA BASE
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Pairing mode
No device connected
Device connected
To wirelessly stream audio to the JBL CINEMA BASE from a Bluetooth-enabled
device:
1. Confirm that the JBL CINEMA BASE is in the Bluetooth pairing mode (the
device:
1. Confirm that the JBL CINEMA BASE is in the Bluetooth pairing mode (the
Bluetooth button LED will be flashing blue). If the LED is not flashing blue,
press and hold the Bluetooth button until its LED starts flashing blue.
press and hold the Bluetooth button until its LED starts flashing blue.
2. Place your Bluetooth-streaming device in pairing mode.
3. Use your device’s Bluetooth-pairing menu to pair it with the JBL CINEMA
BASE. The system will appear as CINEMA BASE in the list of Bluetooth
available devices. When the JBL CINEMA BASE’s Bluetooth button LED
illuminates constantly, it is paired with your device and you can stream
audio via Bluetooth from the device to the JBL CINEMA BASE.
available devices. When the JBL CINEMA BASE’s Bluetooth button LED
illuminates constantly, it is paired with your device and you can stream
audio via Bluetooth from the device to the JBL CINEMA BASE.
To listen to audio from the Bluetooth device, press the Bluetooth source button
on the JBL CINEMA BASE to activate the source. If the JBL CINEMA BASE is
in Standby mode, you can automatically wake up the system by starting to
stream an audio Bluetooth signal to the JBL CINEMA BASE as long as your
device has already been paired with the JBL CINEMA BASE.
on the JBL CINEMA BASE to activate the source. If the JBL CINEMA BASE is
in Standby mode, you can automatically wake up the system by starting to
stream an audio Bluetooth signal to the JBL CINEMA BASE as long as your
device has already been paired with the JBL CINEMA BASE.
To disconnect the Bluetooth device, press and hold the JBL CINEMA BASE’s
Bluetooth button until the LED begins flashing.
Bluetooth button until the LED begins flashing.
NOTE:
• You can manually switch sources to the paired Bluetooth
device by pressing the JBL CINEMA BASE’s Bluetooth
button.
• If you switch the JBL CINEMA BASE to a different
source while a paired Bluetooth device is streaming to
the system, the JBL CINEMA BASE will send a STOP
command and the Bluetooth device will stop streaming.
• While pairing the Bluetooth device for the first time, it may
reset the volume level to maximum.
Adjusting the System Volume
For the best sound, we recommend turning your TV’s built-in speakers off.
Consult your TV’s owner’s manual to find out how to do this. If there is no way
to turn your TV’s speakers off, you can adjust the TV’s volume so that your
JBL CINEMA BASE system will always supply most of the sound:
1. Using the volume buttons on your TV, turn its volume all the way down.
2. Use the JBL CINEMA BASE’s Volume Up/Down buttons to set the sound to
For the best sound, we recommend turning your TV’s built-in speakers off.
Consult your TV’s owner’s manual to find out how to do this. If there is no way
to turn your TV’s speakers off, you can adjust the TV’s volume so that your
JBL CINEMA BASE system will always supply most of the sound:
1. Using the volume buttons on your TV, turn its volume all the way down.
2. Use the JBL CINEMA BASE’s Volume Up/Down buttons to set the sound to
a comfortable listening level.
This way, your JBL CINEMA BASE system should always be louder than your
TV speakers.
TV speakers.
IMPORTANT: If you play the JBL CINEMA BASE at more
than 50% of max volume it will automatically reset at 50% of
the max volume when it is turned off using either the power
button or the auto turn off function.
Surround Mode Button
Press the soundbase’s or remote’s Surround Mode indicator to switch the
sound between normal stereo and surround sound providing a complete
surround-sound experience for anyone sitting in front of and several feet
away from the soundbase. Although it is particularly effective when watching
movies, you can also take advantage of the Surround setting for adding to
your music-listening experience.
Press the soundbase’s or remote’s Surround Mode indicator to switch the
sound between normal stereo and surround sound providing a complete
surround-sound experience for anyone sitting in front of and several feet
away from the soundbase. Although it is particularly effective when watching
movies, you can also take advantage of the Surround setting for adding to
your music-listening experience.
Warning Note: Please be careful while placing/moving
the TV foot. It may scratch/damage the leather casing at the
top of your Cinema Base.
Note: Maximum TV Stand Size (L x W): 23" x 13.5" (585mm
x 342mm). TV stands are recommended to fit within the
designated area. JBL CINEMA BASE supports TVs with
weights up to 150lbs (68kg).
Placing the Optional Subwoofer
The JBL CINEMA BASE features enhanced bass performance with built-in
dual subwoofers. Should you feel the need to add an optional subwoofer,
this is done by connecting an external subwoofer to the “Sub Out” output on
the rear panel of the soundbase. The performance of an external subwoofer
is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical
position relative to the other speakers in the system. Note that our ears do
not typically localize the low frequencies that subwoofers reproduce. Because
the reflections, standing waves and absorptions generated within a room
will strongly influence the performance of any external subwoofer system,
the specific location of the subwoofer in the room becomes important to the
amount and quality of bass that is produced, requiring some experimentation
in positioning.
The JBL CINEMA BASE features enhanced bass performance with built-in
dual subwoofers. Should you feel the need to add an optional subwoofer,
this is done by connecting an external subwoofer to the “Sub Out” output on
the rear panel of the soundbase. The performance of an external subwoofer
is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical
position relative to the other speakers in the system. Note that our ears do
not typically localize the low frequencies that subwoofers reproduce. Because
the reflections, standing waves and absorptions generated within a room
will strongly influence the performance of any external subwoofer system,
the specific location of the subwoofer in the room becomes important to the
amount and quality of bass that is produced, requiring some experimentation
in positioning.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the subwoofer’s rear
panel is at least 150 mm or 6" away from the wall to allow for
proper operation.
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You may place any external subwoofer in the positions as represented in the
above figure.
above figure.
• Placing it in a corner that is position (1) will maximize the amount of bass
in the room. However, corner placement can also increase the destructive
effect of the standing waves on bass performance. This effect can vary
depending on the listening position – some listening positions may yield
very good results while others may have too much (or too little) bass at
certain frequencies.
effect of the standing waves on bass performance. This effect can vary
depending on the listening position – some listening positions may yield
very good results while others may have too much (or too little) bass at
certain frequencies.
• Placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the soundbase – position
(2) – can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer
and the soundbase. In some rooms, the best performance can be resulted
by placing the subwoofer behind the listening position (3).
and the soundbase. In some rooms, the best performance can be resulted
by placing the subwoofer behind the listening position (3).
Programming JBL CINEMA BASE to Respond
to Your TV Remote
You can program the JBL CINEMA BASE to make it respond to your TV
remote’s power, mute, volume up and volume down commands. This
programming lets you control power and volume functions of your JBL
CINEMA BASE soundbase with your TV remote. Before beginning to program
the JBL CINEMA BASE, have your TV remote in hand. We recommend sitting
down in front of the soundbase.
You can program the JBL CINEMA BASE to make it respond to your TV
remote’s power, mute, volume up and volume down commands. This
programming lets you control power and volume functions of your JBL
CINEMA BASE soundbase with your TV remote. Before beginning to program
the JBL CINEMA BASE, have your TV remote in hand. We recommend sitting
down in front of the soundbase.
NOTE: Some steps will time out, so read through this
entire process before you begin.
Have the TV remote in hand. When you start programming the remote, be
ready to aim the TV remote to the front of the soundbase from about 300 mm
– 900 mm (12 – 36 inches) away.
ready to aim the TV remote to the front of the soundbase from about 300 mm
– 900 mm (12 – 36 inches) away.
TV remote
To program the power, volume down, volume up and mute commands:
1. Ensure that the JBL CINEMA BASE is ON.
2. On the soundbase, press and hold the top-panel Surround button until the
1. Ensure that the JBL CINEMA BASE is ON.
2. On the soundbase, press and hold the top-panel Surround button until the
LED flashes amber. If the LED does not flash after three seconds, release
the buttons and try again.
the buttons and try again.
3. Press the soundbase top-panel button that you want to program (Power,
Volume Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Up simultaneously for Mute).
4. Aim the TV remote at the front of the soundbase and slowly press the
corresponding button on the TV remote until the Surround button on
the soundbase flashes white for one second. This indicates that the
programming operation has been successful.
the soundbase flashes white for one second. This indicates that the
programming operation has been successful.
5. To exit the learning mode (at any time or when the learning is complete),
press and hold the soundbase Surround button until the amber LED stops
flashing.
flashing.
NOTE: If you would like to program a new TV remote
control or you are missing a command, restart the whole
process.
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To reset the JBL CINEMA BASE remote settings:
1. Press the top-panel power button to enter Standby mode (amber color
indicator)
2. Press and hold the Surround and Volume (-) buttons simultaneously.
Once factory defaults are restored, the JBL CINEMA BASE surround button will
flash white for one second, then the unit will enter into operational mode.
flash white for one second, then the unit will enter into operational mode.
CHARgINg EXTERNAL DEVICES
With JBL CINEMA BASE, you can easily charge your external devices. The
provided USB port can be used to plug in an assortment of external USB
devices for convenient charging.
With JBL CINEMA BASE, you can easily charge your external devices. The
provided USB port can be used to plug in an assortment of external USB
devices for convenient charging.
NOTE: USB is designed for charging and software updates
only. USB will not support direct-connect audio streaming.
TROUBLESHOOTINg
If your JBL CINEMA BASE system does not perform the way you think it should, check whether the problem is covered in this section before contacting your
dealer or a JBL representative.
dealer or a JBL representative.
Problems
Solutions
If the soundbase does not turn ON
• Check if the soundbase power supply’s AC cord is plugged into a working AC
outlet and that the power supply is plugged into the soundbase.
If there is no sound coming from the soundbase
• Check if soundbase is ON (the power indicator should be white).
• Check if the cable connecting the TV to soundbase is properly connected at
both ends.
• Check if the soundbase’s Source Selector is set to the correct source and that
source is playing an audio signal.
• Check if the system is not muted. If the system is muted, press the volume
buttons to un-mute the system.
• Check if the soundbase’s volume is not turned all the way down (the lowest
setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system).
If the soundbase’s sound is distorted
• Check the source component to see if the distortion is coming from it, and not
from soundbase.
If there is NO sound from the system, even when the soundbase’s volume is
turned all the way up
• If the TV or source component is connected via a variable output, check its
instructions if the output is not turned down too low.
If the bass output is not loud enough
• Turn up the soundbase’s bass volume using the remote control.
The volume is reset when I turn on the soundbase
• This is actually an built-in feature of the soundbase. If the soundbase is
playing at more than 50 percent of maximum volume and the power is turned
off, the volume of the soundbase is automaticalluy reset to 50 percent of the
maximum volume when the system is turned back ON.
My TV is ON and my JBL CINEMA BASE is in Standby. When I switch off my
television, it turns my JBL CINEMA BASE ON
• This is actually related to some issue on some television having wrong Hot
Plug Detection (HPD) protocol. You can activate/deactivate HPD protocol by
pressing the Surround and Volume buttons simultaneously.
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Frequency response: 45Hz – 20kHz
Maximum SPL: 100dB
Total amplifier power: 240W
Speakers: left and right 2.5" (65mm) full range drivers and dual 3.5" (90mm) subwoofers
Dolby
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Digital Decoding
One HDMI
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output with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Bluetooth
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connectivity
One stereo analog-audio input
One optical digital input
One USB port for device charging and software update
One subwoofer output (optional external subwoofer not included)
Dimensions: (L x W x H): 23.6" x 15.8" x 4" (600 x 401.6 x 102mm)
Weight: 17.6lb (8kg)
Maximum TV weight: 150lbs (68kg)
Maximum TV stand size: (L x W): 23" x 13.5" (585 x 342mm)
USB Power Rating: 5V, 1.5A
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Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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