JBL Harman BAR 1300X User manual

BAR 1300X
OWNER’S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
The JBL Bar 1300X (soundbar, detachable speakers and
subwoofer) has been designed for use with 100-240V AC,
50/60Hz. 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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7.7 PLAY THROUGH AIRPLAY 22
7.8 PLAY THROUGH ALEXA CAST 22
7.9 MULTI-ROOM PLAYBACK 23
8. SOUND SETTINGS 24
8.1 AUDIO SYNC 24
8.2 SMART MODE 24
8.3 PUREVOICE DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY 24
9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 24
10. SOFTWARE UPDATE 25
11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 26
12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 26
13. TROUBLESHOOTING 27
14. TRADEMARKS 29
15. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT 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 8
4. PLACE 9
4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 9
4.2 WALL-MOUNTING 9
5. CONNECT 10
5.1 CONNECTION WITH YOUR TV AND DIGITAL DEVICES10
5.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 12
5.3 CONNECTION WITH YOUR HOME NETWORK 13
6. SETUP 14
6.1 CONNECT THE DETACHABLE REAR SPEAKERS AND
SUBWOOFER 14
6.2 CHARGE THE DETACHABLE SPEAKERS 14
6.3 3D SURROUND SOUND 15
6.4 USE THE DETACHABLE SPEAKERS AS STANDALONE
BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS 17
7. PLAY 19
7.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP 19
7.2 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE 19
7.3 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE 20
7.4 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE 20
7.5 PLAY THROUGH THE JBL ONE APP 21
7.6 PLAY THROUGH CHROMECAST BUILT-IN 22

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the JBL Bar 1300X (soundbar,
detachable speakers 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 Internet
or 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.
JBL One app
With the JBL One app, you can
• easily complete Wi-Fi setup on the soundbar, which allows
the soundbar to access software updates when they are
available;
• connect *music streaming services;
• discover new music with integrated music services;
• use one button to access your preset playlist and speaker
settings.
JBL One
JBL One
GET IT ON
For more information, see “5.3 Connection with your home
network” and “7.5 Play through the JBL One app”.
NOTES:
– *Subscription may be needed and not provided by the JBL One app.

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HDMI cable (1.2 m/3.9 ft.)
Side caps
(For the soundbar)
Wall-mounting kit
x 2
x 2
x 2
x 2
x 6
x 2
x 6
x 2
Product information & wall-mounting 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 representative.
Soundbar
Subwoofer
Detachable speakers (with a rechargeable battery)
Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)
(AAA)
Power cord*
x 2
* Power cord quantity and plug type vary region.

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3.1.2 Rear connectors
1 2 3
5
4
1) POWER
• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)
2) USB
• USB connector for software update
3) ETHERNET
• Connect to your home network through an Ethernet cable
4) HDMI IN (1/ 2/ 3)
• Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device
5) TV connectors
HDMI OUT (TV ARC/ TV eARC)
• Connect to the HDMI ARC / HDMI eARC input on your TV
OPTICAL
• Connect to the optical output on your TV or digital device
3.2 Detachable speakers
1
2
3
4
5
1) USB Type-C connector
• For battery charging
2) (Power)
• Press to switch on
• Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch off
3) (Bluetooth mode)
• Press to switch to the Bluetooth mode (for the detachable
speakers to work as standalone Bluetooth speakers)
• Source indicator
Solid (blue) Bluetooth mode selected
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
3.1 Soundbar
3.1.1 Controls
5
4 3 12
1) (Source)
• Switch on
• Select a sound source: TV (default, for audio input from
TV connection where the HDMI OUT (TV ARC/ TV eARC)
connector is prioritized over the OPTICAL connector),
Bluetooth or HDMI IN
2) /(Volume)
• Switch on
• 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) Status indicator
System:
Regular flashing (white) System startup
Fast flashing (white) Software updating in progress
Solid (amber) Restoring factory settings
Network connection:
Slow breathing (white) Entering Wi-Fi setup mode, or
network disconnected
Solid (green) Soundbar discovered by the JBL
One app
Solid (white) Network connected
Solid (yellow) Weak Wi-Fi connection
4) Microphone
• For sound calibration
5) Status display

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• In the Bluetooth mode, press to enter the Bluetooth
pairing mode
• In the Bluetooth mode, press and hold for more than
5 seconds to enter the Bluetooth Stereo pairing mode
(to connect to the other detachable speaker and set up a
Bluetooth stereo system)
4) (soundbar mode)
• Press to switch to the soundbar mode (for the detachable
speakers to work as the rear surround speakers of the
soundbar)
• Source indicator
Solid (white) Soundbar mode selected
5) Status indicator
• For battery power
Flashing (red) Low battery
Solid (red) Battery charging in progress
• For wireless connection status
Slow flashing (white) Disconnected from the soundbar
Fast flashing (white) Connecting to the soundbar
Solid (white) Connected to the soundbar
• For Bluetooth connection status
Regular flashing
(blue) Bluetooth pairing
Solid (blue) Bluetooth connected
Slow flashing (blue) Bluetooth not connected
Regular flashing
(cyan)
Connecting to the other
detachable speaker (Bluetooth
Stereo pairing mode)
Solid (cyan)
Connected to the other
detachable speaker (Bluetooth
Stereo connected)
3.3 Subwoofer
1
2
1)
• Connection status indicator
Solid (white) Connected to the soundbar
Fast flashing (white) Pairing mode
Slow flashing (white) Reconnecting or exiting the
pairing mode
Solid (amber) Standby mode
2) Power connector
• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

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3.4 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 prioritized over the OPTICAL connector)
(Bluetooth)
• Select the Bluetooth source
• Press and hold to enter the Bluetooth pairing mode
HDMI
• Repeatedly press to switch between the HDMI IN
sources: HDMI 1 (default)/ 2/ 3
3) Sound effect buttons
• Select the level of Dolby Atmos/DTS:X effect:
middle (default), high or low
• Select the bass level for subwoofer: 1/2/3 (default)/4/5
(available when both of the detachable rear speakers are
undocked from the soundbar)
• Select the surround sound level for rear speakers: middle
(default), high, muted or low
4) CALIBR
• Press to start sound calibration
5) (Moment)
• Press to directly access the playlist or speaker settings
that you have personalized in the JBL One app
6) (Playback controls during the music streaming over
JBL One app, Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay, Alexa Cast
or Bluetooth)
• Single press: Pause or resume playback
• Double press: Next track
• Triple press: Previous track
7) /
• Increase or decrease the volume
• Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume
continuously.
8) (Mute)
• Mute/unmute
3.4.1 App-enabled control
With the JBL One app on your Android 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.

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4. PLACE
4.1 Desktop placement
Place the soundbar, detachable speakers and subwoofer on a
at and stable surface. Refer to the recommended distance in
the following diagram.
L
R
> 4m / 13 ft
3 m / 10 ft
>10 cm / 4”
2.5-3.0 m / 8.2-9.8 ft
>5cm/2”
1-1.4 m / 3-4.6 ft
1-1.4 m / 3-4.6 ft
1-6 m/3-20 ft
> 4 m / 13 ft
3 m / 10 ft
>10 cm / 4”
2.5-3.0 m / 8.2-9.8 ft
>5cm/2”
1-1.4 m / 3-4.6 ft
1-1.4 m / 3-4.6 ft
1-6 m/3-20 ft
NOTES:
– The power cord shall be properly connected to power.
– Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar, detachable
speakers or subwoofer.
–Charge the detachable speakers in time to ensure sufcient battery
power (See “6.2 Charge the detachable speakers”).
– Use the supplied side caps to cover the two ends of the soundbar
after you detach the rear surround speakers (See Step 5 under
“4.2.2 Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear surround
speakers”).
4.2 Wall-mounting
Wall-mount the soundbar and detachable rear speakers together
or separately.
4.2.1 Wall-mount the soundbar
1
4
≥30 mm/1.18"
721.7 mm / 28.41”
1a)
1b)
> 50 mm/2’’
≤8 mm/0.31"
4mm/0.16"
1c) 2
3
1. Preparation:
a) With the distance of about 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.
2. Install the support for wall-mounting bracket.
3. With the screw, fasten the L-shaped wall-mounting bracket
onto the bottom of the soundbar.
4. Mount the soundbar.
5. After the soundbar is securely wall-mounted, dock the two
detachable speakers onto 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.
–To move the soundbar, rst remove the two detachable speakers to
avoid accidental damage.
– Use the supplied side caps to cover the two ends of the soundbar
after you detach the rear surround speakers (See Step 5 under
“4.2.2 Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear surround
speakers”).

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4.2.2 Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear
surround speakers
5
1
≥30 mm/1.18"
≤8 mm/0.31"
4mm/0.16"
2
4
3
1. From the soundbar, undock the two detachable speakers.
2. Install the wall-mounting bracket.
3. Fasten the support onto the back of the speakers.
4. Mount the speakers.
5. Install the side caps as needed.
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.
5.1.1 TV (HDMI ARC / eARC)
(Recommended connection for the best Dolby Atmos / DTS:X
experience)
HDMI (ARC)HDMI (ARC)
*
HDMI OUT
HDMI INHDMI IN

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1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC / eARC)
connector on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
• On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC /
eARC 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, repeatedly press HDMI on the remote control to
select the HDMI source.
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) connectors from
the TV to the soundbar.
5.1.2 TV (HDMI eARC)
HDMI (eARC)
HDMI IN
*
HDMI OUT
HDMI (eARC)
HDMI IN
*
HDMI OUT
TVTVTVTV
1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (eARC) connector
on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
• On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC /
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 TV on the remote control.

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5.1.3 OPTICAL
HDMI OUT
*
OPTICAL
HDMI IN
OPTICAL
TVTVTVTV
NOTES:
–With the 6 up-ring speakers and the detachable surround
speaker 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 TV 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.
– When both HDMI ARC and optical cables are connected to the
soundbar for audio input from TV connection, the HDMI ARC
connection is prioritized.
5.2 Bluetooth connection
Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth
device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.
Settings Bluetooth
Bluetooth
DEVICES
JBL Bar 1300_xxxx
Now Discoverable
Connected
< 10 m / 33 ft
BT PAIRING
5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device
1. To select Bluetooth source, press on the soundbar or on
the remote control.
J“BT PAIRING”: Ready for BT pairing
2. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for
“JBL Bar 1300_xxxx” within three minutes.
JSuccessful connection: The device name is displayed
if your device is named in English. A conrmation tone
is heard.
5.2.2 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.

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5.2.3 To connect to another Bluetooth device
3S
1. In the Bluetooth source, press and hold on the soundbar
or on the remote control until “BT PAIRING” is displayed.
JThe soundbar enters the Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Follow the Step 2 under “5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device”.
• If the device has ever been paired with the soundbar, rst
unpair “JBL Bar 1300_xxxx” 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.
5.3 Connection with your home network
Through Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable, connect the soundbar to
your home network. With the JBL One app and the supported
streaming services (Chromecast built-in, AirPlay and Alexa Cast),
the soundbar allows you to stream audio on smartphones or
tablets through the soundbar speakers.
1. On the soundbar, enter the Wi-Fi setup mode:
• Press any button to switch on (See “7.1 Power-on/Auto
standby/Auto wakeup”).
JIf the soundbar has not been connected to a network,
the screen shows “HELLO” and then, “SETUP WIFI”.
• To re-enter the Wi-Fi setup mode, press and hold and
until “SETUP WIFI” is displayed.
2. On your Android or iOS device, add the soundbar to your
home Wi-Fi network through the JBL One app.
a) Connect your Android or iOS device to your home Wi-Fi
network. Download the JBL One app.
b) Follow the app instructions to complete setup.
SETUP WIFI
< 10 m / 33 ft
JBL One
JBL One
SETUP WIFI
JBL BAR 1300_xxxxJBL BAR 1300_xxxx
3. If necessary, use an Ethernet cable to connect the soundbar
to your home network.
• Make sure that you connect to the same network as you
did during the setup.
NOTES:
– On your Android or iOS device, you can name the soundbar in the
JBL One app.
– On your iOS device, add the soundbar to the Apple Home app and
manage it together with other AirPlay 2-compatible speakers.
– On your iOS device, if the soundbar has been added to your home
Wi-Fi network, you can start AirPlay streaming from an AirPlay-
compatible app (See “7.7 Play through AirPlay”).
– Availability of online music streaming services varies by country.
– Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all
countries.

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6.2 Charge the detachable speakers
When the detachable surround speakers are out of battery, their
wireless connection with the soundbar will be lost.
The rst time you use the two detachable speakers, charge them
for about 4 hours to ensure sufcient battery power.
JWhen the battery power runs low, the status indicator ashes
red on the detachable surround speakers and “REAR SPKR
LOW BATT” is displayed on the soundbar.
JWhen the battery power runs out, “DOCK REAR SPKR” is
displayed on the soundbar.
REAR SPKR LOW BATTREAR SPKR LOW BATT
6.2.1 Charge by docking the detachable speakers
Charging starts when you dock the detachable speakers onto
the soundbar.
JWhen the soundbar switches to standby mode, turns on;
turns off when the detachable speakers are fully charged.
JIt takes about 4 hours for the empty battery to be fully
charged.
4H
100%
6. SETUP
6.1 Connect the detachable rear speakers and
subwoofer
4
3
2
1
LOADHELLO
1. Connect the soundbar to power by using the supplied power
cord.
JThe screen on the soundbar shows “LOAD” and then,
“HELLO”.
2. Do the following to start the connection:
• Connect the subwoofer to power by using the supplied
power cord;
• Dock the detachable speakers onto the soundbar, or
press and then, on the detachable speakers to
fast re-connect to the soundbar.
JThe soundbar connects the subwoofer automatically.
Connected: turns solid white on the subwoofer.
JThe soundbar connects the detachable speakers
automatically.
Connected: The status indicator turns solid white
() on the detachable speakers.
NOTES:
– Use the supplied power cords only.
– Before connecting to power, make sure that you have completed
all other connections (See “5.1 Connection with your TV and digital
devices”).

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1) Calibrate the listening zone
L R
2
1-CALIBRATION
3
CALIBRATING
PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM
1-DONE
1. Place the detachable rear speakers beside your seating position.
• Make sure that the two detachable speakers have been
connected to the soundbar (See “6.1 Connect the
detachable rear speakers and subwoofer”).
2. On the remote control, press CALIBR to start calibration.
J“1-CALIBRATION” is displayed on the soundbar.
3. When “PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM” is displayed, press
CALIBR again.
JCountdown starts from 5 to 1.
JCalibration tone is heard. Audio calibration starts.
“CALIBRATING”: Calibration in progress
“1-DONE”: Calibration of the listening zone is
completed successfully.
6.2.2 Charge through a USB cable
100%
USB-C
*
• Use a USB-C cable to connect the detachable speakers to
power respectively.
• For the detachable speakers, the status indicator is used
for status indication of both battery power and wireless
connection (See “3.2 Detachable speakers”).
NOTES:
– * The USB-C cable is sold separately.
6.3 3D surround sound
6.3.1 Sound calibration
Optimize your 3D surround sound experience for your unique
listening environment.
For sound calibration, do the following:
• Make sure that your room is quiet;
• Make sure that the soundbar and the two detachable rear
speakers are fully in sight of each other, without obstacles
in between.
• Make sure that the left and right rear speakers are properly
placed, the Lspeaker on the left and the Rspeaker on the
right.

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2) Calibrate the speaker position
L R
L R
2
PRESS CALIBR AGAIN
CALIBRATING
2-CALIBRATION
2DONE
RL
1. Place the detachable rear speakers in your desired location.
2. On the remote control, press CALIBR.
J“2-CALIBRATION” is displayed on the soundbar.
JCountdown starts from 5 to 1.
JCalibration tone is heard. Audio calibration starts.
“CALIBRATING”: Calibration in progress
“2-DONE”: Calibration of the speaker position is
completed successfully.
3. Rotate for the best listening experience.
NOTES:
– During sound calibration, all buttons on the remote control are
disabled except for and CALIBR.
6.3.2 Dolby Atmos®/ DTS:X®
With Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, overhead audio distribution is
provided for powerful 3D sound immersion.
LOW
MID
HIGHLOW
MID
HIGH
MID HIGHLOW
1. To play the surround sound of DOLBY ATMOS or DTS:X,
connect and play your Blu-ray player or streaming device as
described under “5.1 Connection with your TV and digital
devices”.
2. To select suitable strength for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, press
on remote control to toggle between middle (default),
high, or low.
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 LOW

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1. Check that the soundbar and the detachable rear speakers
are connected wirelessly (See “6.1 Connect the detachable
rear speakers and subwoofer”).
2. On the remote control, press to toggle between
surround sound levels.
J“MID” / “HIGH” / “MUTE” / “LOW” is displayed
(Default: “MID”).
J“UNDOCK REAR SPKR” is displayed if the detachable
rear speakers have been docked onto the soundbar.
UNDOCK REAR SPKR
6.3.4 Bass adjustment
You can make bass adjustment as needed.
LVL 3
LVL 4
LVL 5LVL 1
LVL 2
LVL 3
LVL 4
LVL 5LVL 1
LVL 2
• On the remote control, press to toggle between bass
levels.
J“LVL1” to “LVL5” is displayed (Default: “LVL3”).
6.4 Use the detachable speakers as standalone
Bluetooth speakers
For music playback, you can set up the detachable rear speakers
as standalone Bluetooth speakers or a Bluetooth stereo system.
6.4.1 Standalone Bluetooth speakers
Either of the detachable rear speakers can be a standalone
Bluetooth speaker.
Settings Bluetooth
Bluetooth
DEVICES
BAR 1300 REAR SPK
Now Discoverable
Connected
< 10 m / 33 ft
L / R
Connect a Bluetooth device
1. On the left or right speaker, press to switch to the
Bluetooth mode.
J: Ready for Bluetooth pairing
JThe detachable rear speaker disconnects from the
soundbar.
2. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for
“BAR 1300 REAR SPK” within three minutes.
J: Successful connection
L / R
3. Start audio play on your Bluetooth device.
To reconnect the last paired device
Your Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the
speaker goes to standby mode. Next time you switch to the
Bluetooth mode, the speaker reconnects the last paired device
automatically.
To connect to another Bluetooth device
1. In the Bluetooth mode, press on the left or right speaker.
J: The speaker enters the Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Follow the Step 2 under “Connect a Bluetooth device”.

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6.4.2 Standalone Bluetooth stereo system
By connecting the two detachable speakers, you can set up a
stereo music system with L (left) and R (right) channels.
1
2
< 10 m / 33 ft
L R
>5S >5S
1. Make sure that the left and right rear speakers are properly
placed, the Lspeaker on the left and the Rspeaker on the
right.
2. Connect the two speakers:
a) On one speaker, press and hold until the status indicator
ashes cyan.
b) Within three minutes, press and hold on the other
speaker until the status indicator ashes cyan.
J: Ready for Bluetooth Stereo pairing
J: Bluetooth Stereo connected
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3. The two speakers start to play music from the device
connected to the primary speaker.
To break the Bluetooth Stereo link between the two
speakers
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• On either of the connected speakers, press and hold until
the status indicator ashes cyan.
J: You break the Bluetooth Stereo link between the two
speakers.
J:The speakers switch to the Bluetooth pairing mode and
reconnect the last paired Bluetooth device respectively.
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.

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7. PLAY
7.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup
HELLO
7.1.1 Switch on
• To switch on, press any button on the soundbar, or on the
remote control.
J“HELLO” is displayed.
JThe subwoofer is reconnected to the soundbar
automatically. Connected: turns solid white.
JThe detachable speakers are reconnected to the
soundbar automatically. Connected: The status
indicator turns solid white ( )
7.1.2 Auto standby
If the soundbar is inactive for more than 10 minutes, it will switch
to standby mode automatically. “STDBY” is displayed.
JThe subwoofer also goes to standby, and turns solid
amber.
JThe detachable speakers switch to standby, and the status
indicator turns off for wireless connection status.
JNext time you switch on the soundbar, it returns to the last
selected source.
NOTES:
– On the detachable speakers, press and hold for more than 3 seconds
to switch off. To reconnect to the soundbar, press again and then,
if necessary, press to switch to the soundbar mode.
7.1.3 Auto wakeup
In standby mode, the soundbar will wake up automatically when
• the soundbar is connected to your TV through the HDMI ARC
connection and your TV is switched on;
• the soundbar is connected to your TV through 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 soundbar is connected to your home network and audio is
streamed to the soundbar through the music streaming services
over JBL One app, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay or Alexa Cast.
7.2 Play from the TV source
With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from the
soundbar speakers.
OPTICAL
HDMI eARC/
HDMI ARC
TV
1. Make sure that your TV is set to support external speakers
and the built-in TV speakers are muted. Refer to the owner’s
manual of your TV for more information.
2. Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected
to your TV (See “5.1 Connection with your TV and digital
devices”).
3. To select the TV source, press on the soundbar or TV on
the remote control.
J“TV”: The TV source is selected.
• In the factory settings, the TV source is selected by
default.
NOTES:
– If the soundbar is connected to your TV through both an HDMI cable
and an optical cable, the HDMI cable source is selected for the TV
connection.
7.2.1 TV remote control setup
To use your TV remote control for both your TV and the soundbar,
check that your TV supports HDMI-CEC. If your TV does not
support HDMI-CEC, follow the steps under “TV remote control
IR learning”.
HDMI-CEC
If your TV supports HDMI-CEC, enable the functions as instructed
in your TV user manual. You can control the volume +/-, mute/
unmute, and power on/standby functions on your soundbar
through the TV remote control.
TV remote control IR learning
Through IR learning, your Infra-red TV remote control can learn
some commands of the soundbar.
1. On the soundbar, press and hold and until
“LEARNING” is displayed.
JYou enter the TV remote control learning mode.

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2. Point your TV remote control at the soundbar. Follow the
screen instructions to operate the buttons on your TV remote
control:
• When any one of “POWER”, “VOL+”, “VOL-”, or “MUTE”
is displayed on the soundbar, press the desired button on
your TV remote control.
J“DONE”: The functions of the soundbar button are
learnt by your TV remote control buttons.
JThe soundbar returns to the last selected source.
• To stop and exit the TV remote control learning mode,
press and hold and on the soundbar until “EXIT
LEARNING” is displayed.
JThe learnt functions are discarded.
NOTES:
– The soundbar will exit the TV remote control learning mode
automatically if no action is taken for 30 seconds. The learnt
functions are discarded.
7.3 Play from the HDMI IN source
With the soundbar connected as shown, your digital device can
play video on your TV and audio from the soundbar speakers.
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HDMI OUT
1. Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected
to your TV and digital device (See “5.1 Connection with your
TV and digital devices”).
2. Switch on your digital device.
JYour TV and the soundbar wake up from standby mode
and switch to the input source automatically.
• To select the HDMI IN source on the soundbar, toggle
on the soundbar or HDMI on the remote control.
3. Switch your TV to standby mode.
JThe soundbar and source device are switched to standby
mode.
NOTES:
– Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.
7.4 Play from the Bluetooth source
Through Bluetooth, stream audio play on your Bluetooth device
to the soundbar.
.
< 10 m / 33 ft
× 1
×2
×3
1. Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your Bluetooth device (See “5.2 Bluetooth connection”).
2. To select the Bluetooth source, press on the soundbar or
on the remote control.
3. Start audio play on your Bluetooth device.
• Alternatively, press on the remote control to control
playback.
4. Adjust the volume on the soundbar, remote control or your
Bluetooth device.
To use the detachable speakers as standalone bluetooth
speakers or Bluetooth stereo system
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