JBL CINEMA BASE User manual

Cinema Base
Home theater sound now fits under your TV
Designed to complement your flat-screen TV, the JBL Cinema Base projects stunning virtual
surround sound from a sleek, self-contained package. It connects with a single cable to your
TV using HDMI®, optical or analog connection, and plays music wirelessly from Bluetooth®
smartphones or tablets. Its all-in-one form is designed to fit under most TVs up to 60".
It features Harman Volume, which keeps sudden volume changes from disrupting the
experience. It can learn any TV remote volume control, giving you simplified control over your
cinema experience.
Features
Convenient “pedestal” sound system for
your TV –no wall-mounting required
Flexible all-in-one design supports most
TVs up to 60"
Experience high-performance JBL sound with
built-in dual subwoofers for added impact
Simple one-cable connection to your TV
with HDMI®ARC or optical
No more loud commercials – Harman Volume
keeps your sound levels consistent
Big movie sound with Dolby®Digital and
Harman Display Surround sound
Stream music from your smartphone or
tablet with Bluetooth®wireless audio
Charge each of your mobile devices with
convenient built-in USB charging port
Simplify your experience by using your
existing TV remote control to operate the
soundbase
2.2 channel all-in-one soundbase for television

What’s in the box:
1 Cinema Base soundbase
1 Remote control
1 Power cable
1 HDMI®cable
1 Optical cable
1 Analog 3.5mm audio cable
1 Safety sheet
1 Quick-start Guide
Product specifications:
Dimensions
Soundbase (L x W x H): 23.6" x 15.8" x 4"
(600mm x 401.6mm x 102mm)
Weight: 17.6lb (8kg)
Packaging (L x W x H): 27.3" x 7.2" x 20.7"
(694mm x 183mm x 526mm)
Gross Weight: 22.5lbs (10.22kg)
Soundbase Audio Specifications
System frequency response: 45Hz–20kHz
Maximum SPL: 100dB
Power output: >240W
Maximum TV Weight
Weight: Up to 150lbs (68kg)
Maximum TV Stand Size
L x W: 23" x 13.5" (585mm x 342mm)
Audio
JBL Cinema Base includes left and right 65mm (2.5") full range drivers and dual 90mm
(3.5") subwoofers
Total Cinema Base amplifier power: 240W
Sound processing
Harman Display Surround mode creates a complete virtual surround sound experience without
any extra speakers or wires
Two-channel stereo mode for traditional stereo playback
Dolby®Digital Decoding
Harman Volume helps you maintain the same volume level, no matter what you’re watching –be it
a film, TV show or TV commercial
Connectivity
One HDMI®output with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Bluetooth®connectivity
One stereo analog-audio input
One optical digital input
One USB port for mobile device charging and software update
Ease of use
An included IR remote allows you to conveniently control all JBL Cinema Base functionality
Program the JBL Cinema Base to obey your TV remote's volume and power commands, so a single
remote can control your whole home theater system
Independent subwoofer level control from the remote control
Audio feedback allowing direct audio confirmation for some operations of the Cinema Base, like
Harman Volume
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ompact all-in-one footprint designed to support most existing television stands on the market
up to 60"
Cinema Base
2.2 channel all-in-one soundbase for television
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com
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