Harman JBL CINEMA SB190 User manual

JBL CINEMA SB190
OWNER’S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
The JBL CINEMA BAR 190 (soundbar and subwoofer) has
been designed for use with 100-240 volt, 50/60 Hz AC current.
Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your
product is intended can create a safety and re hazard and may
damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specic model or about the line voltage in
your area, contact your retailer or customer service representative
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied
with your unit. We do not recommend 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 immediately
by an authorized service center with a cord that meets factory
specications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always
pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use this
speaker for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside this product.
Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any
modication to the product will void your warranty. If water
accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power
source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
1 INTRODUCTION 4
2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX 4
3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5
3.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 5
3.2 CONNECTORS 5
3.3 SUBWOOFER 5
3.4 REMOTE CONTROL 6
4 PLACE 7
4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 7
4.2 WALL-MOUNTING 7
5 CONNECT 8
5.1 CONNECTION WITH YOUR TV AND DIGITAL DEVICES 8
5.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 10
6 PLAY 11
6.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP 11
6.2 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE 11
6.3 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE 12
6.4 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE 12
7 SOUND SETTINGS 13
7.1 DOLBY ATMOS®(VIRTUAL) 13
7.2 PRE-DEFINED EQ SETTINGS 13
7.3 VOICE MODE 14
7.4 BASS BOOST 14
8 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 15
9 SOFTWARE UPDATE 15
10 RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 16
11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 16
12 TROUBLESHOOTING 17
13 TRADEMARKS 18

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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the JBL CINEMA BAR 190 (soundbar
and subwoofer) which is designed to bring an extraordinary sound
experience to your home entertainment system. We encourage
you to take a few minutes to read through this manual, which
describes the product and includes step-by-step instructions for
setting up and getting started.
To make the most of product features and support, you
may need to update the product software through the USB
connector in the future. Refer to the software update section
in this manual to ensure that your product has the latest
software.
Designs and specications are subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions about the soundbar, installation or
operation, please contact your retailer or customer service
representative, or visit our website: www.jbl.com.
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 representative.
Main unit
Subwoofer
Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)
(AAA)
Power cord*
x 2
* Power cord quantity and plug type vary by region.
HDMI cable
Wall-mounting kit
Product information & wall-mounting template

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3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
3.1 Controls and indicators
1 2 3 4
1. (Power)
• Switch on or to standby
2. -/+ (Volume)
• Decrease or increase the volume
• Press and hold to decrease or increase the volume
continuously
• Press the two buttons together to mute or unmute
3. (Source)
• Select a sound source: HDMI ARC (default, TV
connected through the
connector), HDMI IN (digital device connected through
the connector), Optical (TV / digital device
connected through the connector), or
Bluetooth
4. Status indicators
Solid red Entering standby mode
Solid white HDMI ARC source selected
Solid yellow HDMI IN source selected
Solid amber Optical source selected
Solid blue Connected to Bluetooth
Fast flashing blue Entering Bluetooth pairing mode
Solid green Playing Dolby Atmos audio
\Flashing (current sound
source) Volume change ongoing
\Slow flashing (current
sound source)
Maximum / minimum volume
level reached
\Continuous slow flashing
(current sound source) Sound muted
3.2 Connectors
1 2 3 4 5
1.
• Connect to power
2.
• USB connector for software update
• Connect to a USB storage device for audio play (for the
US version only)
3.
• Connect to the HDMI ARC / HDMI eARC input on your TV
4.
• Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device
5.
• Connect to the optical output on your TV or digital device
3.3 Subwoofer
AC~ PAIRAC~ PAIR
AC~ PAIRAC~ PAIR
2
3
1
1.
• Connect to power
2. Connection status indicator
Solid amber Connected to the soundbar
Fast flashing amber Pairing mode
Slow flashing amber Standby mode
3.
• Press and hold to reconnect the subwoofer with the
soundbar

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3.4 Remote Control
6
4
5
1
2
3
1.
• Switch on or to standby
2. Source selectors
• Select the HDMI IN source
• Select the HDMI ARC source
• Select the Optical source
BT
• Select the Bluetooth source
• Press and hold to connect another Bluetooth device
3. Sound effect buttons
/ /
• Select the pre-dened EQ (equalizer) settings for news/
music/ movie
• Select the voice mode to enhance vocal clarity
• Switch on or off the virtual Dolby Atmos®sound effects
(Default: on)
• Switch on or off the bass boost (Default: on)
4. Playback buttons
I/I
• Bluetooth source: Skip to the previous or next track
• Bluetooth source: Start or pause playback
5. + / -
• Increase or decrease the volume
• Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume
continuously.
6. (Mute)
• Mute/unmute

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4 PLACE
4.1 Desktop placement
Place the soundbar and subwoofer on a at and stable surface.
Make sure that the subwoofer is at least 3 ft (1 m) away from the
soundbar, and 4" (10 cm) away from a wall.
> 10cm/4”
1m/3ft
2.5-3.0 m / 8.2-9.8 ft
5 cm / 2”
NOTES:
−The power cord shall be properly connected to power.
−Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar or subwoofer.
−Make sure that the distance between the subwoofer and the soundbar
is less than 20 ft (6 m).
4.2 Wall-mounting
>2” (50mm)
1a)
1c)
5
≤8 mm/0.31" 4mm/ 0.16"
≥30 mm/1.18"
5
2
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1
1b)
Figure 1
1. Preparation:
a) With a minimum distance of 2" (50mm) from your TV, stick
the supplied wall-mounting template to a wall by using
adhesive tapes.
b) Use your ballpen tip to mark the screw holder location.
Remove the template.
c) On the marked location, drill a 4 mm/0.16" hole. Refer to
Figure 1 for the screw size.
2. Install the wall-mounting bracket.
3. As shown in the diagram, remove the fastening screw by
using a screwdriver.
4. Fasten the wall-mounting screw included in the supplied
mounting kit.
5. Mount the soundbar.
NOTES:
−Make sure 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
connected between the soundbar and external devices.
−Before wall-mounting, make sure that the soundbar is unplugged from
power. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

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5 CONNECT
5.1 Connection with your TV and digital devices
For audio playback through the soundbar, connect the soundbar
with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable or an optical cable
(sold separately).
An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a
single connection. HDMI connectivity is the best option for your
soundbar.
TV (HDMI ARC)
(Recommended connection for the best Dolby Atmos experience)
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
TV eARC/ARC
HDMI OUT
HDMI (ARC)
*
1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC) connector on
your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
• On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC have
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 game console.
• On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been
enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital
device for more information.
• On your digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw data”
in the audio output settings for the best Dolby Atmos
experience.
3. To play audio from the digital device connected to the
soundbar, select on the remote control.
NOTES:
−If your TV does not support HDMI eARC, make sure that you connect
your digital device through the HDMI IN connector on the soundbar
instead of your TV. Otherwise, the Dolby Atmos information cannot
pass through the HDMI (ARC / eARC) connectors to the soundbar.

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TV (HDMI eARC)
HDMI (eARC)
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUT
TV eARC/ARC
*
1. Connect the soundbar with the connector
on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
• On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI eARC have
been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for
more information.
2. Use an HDMI cable (eARC compatible, V2.0 or later) to connect
your TV with your digital device, such as a streaming device,
set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player or game console.
• On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been
enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital
device for more information.
• On your TV and digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw
data” in the audio output settings for the best Dolby
Atmos experience.
3. To play audio from the digital device connected to your TV,
select on the remote control.
OPTICAL
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
*
OPT
NOTES:
−With the Virtual Dolby Atmos design, the Dolby surround upmixer of
the soundbar can expand the legacy channel-based audio of Dolby
Digital format, including 5.1 and 7.1 content, and provide an immersive
3D Atmos experience.
1. Connect the soundbar with your TV by using an optical cable.
2. Use an HDMI cable (V2.0 or later) to connect your TV with your
digital device, such as a streaming device, set-top box, DVD/
Blu-ray player or game console.
3. To play audio through the optical cable, select on the
remote control.
NOTES:
−* The HDMI cable (for digital device connection) and the optical cable
are sold separately.
−Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.

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5.2 Bluetooth connection
Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth
device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.
Bluetooth
DEVICES
JBL CINEMA SB190
Now Discoverable
Connected
< 10 m / 33 ft
Connect a Bluetooth device
1. Press to switch on (See “6.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto
wakeup” in the “6 PLAY” chapter).
2. To select the Bluetooth source, press on the soundbar or
on the remote control.
→Ready for pairing: The status indicator ashes blue.
3. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for
“JBL CINEMA SB190” within three minutes.
→Connected: The status indicator lights up solid blue. A
conrmation tone is heard.
To reconnect the last paired device
Your Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the
soundbar goes to standby mode. Next time you switch to the
Bluetooth source, the soundbar reconnects the last paired
device automatically.
To connect to another Bluetooth device
3S
1. In the Bluetooth source, press and hold on the soundbar or
on the remote control until the status indicator ashes blue.
→The soundbar enters the Bluetooth pairing mode. The
status indicator ashes blue.
2. Follow Step 3 under “Connect a Bluetooth device”.
• If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar, rst
unpair “JBL CINEMA SB190” on the device.
NOTES:
−The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the
soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 33 ft (10 m).
−Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate
electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the soundbar, such
as microwaves and wireless LAN devices.