JBL BAR 1300 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- JBL
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BAR 1300 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound bar
User Guide
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BAR 1300
BAR 1300 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound bar
**** Before using this product, read the safety sheet carefully.
- Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.
To move the sound bar, first remove the two detachable speakers to avoid
accidental damage.
The sound bar will pair with the two detachable
speakers and the subwoofer automatically when they are powered on. 
Sound Calibration
Optimize your 3D surround sound experience for your unique listening
environment.
By switching to the Bluetooth mode, the detachable speakers can be used as
standalone Bluetooth speakers for music playback. By connecting the two
detachable speakers, you can set up a stereo music system with L (left) and R
(right) channels. 
On an Android™ or iOS device, add the sound bar to your home Wi-Fi network through the JBL One app. Follow the app instructions to complete setup.
- Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all countries.
General specification:
- Model: BAR 1300 (sound bar unit) BAR 1300 SURROUND (detachable speaker) BAR 1300 SUB (subwoofer unit)
- Sound system: 11.1.4 channel
- Power supply: 100 – 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
- Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%): 1170W
- Sound bar output power (Max @THD 1%): 650W
- Surround speaker output power (Max @THD 1%): 2x 110W
- Subwoofer output power (Max. @THD 1%): 300 W
- Sound bar transducer: 6x (46×90)mm racetrack drivers, 5x 0.75” (20mm) tweeters, 4x 2.75” (70mm) up-firing full-range drivers
- Surround speaker transducer: (46×90)mm racetrack driver, 0.75” (20mm) tweeter, 2.75” (70mm) up-firing full-range driver, 2x (48x69mm) rounded rectangle Passive Radiators
- Subwoofer transducer: 10” (260mm)
- Networked standby power: < 2.0 W
- Operating temperature: 0 °C – 45 °C
- Lithium battery: 3.635V, 6600mAh
- Detachable surround speaker playtime: up to 10 Hours (may vary according to content type and volume level)
HDMI specification
- HDMI video input: 3
- HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, ear): 1
- HDMI HDCP version: 2.3
- HDR pass through: HDR10, Dolby Vision
Audio specification
- Frequency response: 33Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)
- Audio inputs: 1 Optical, Bluetooth and USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
USB specification (Audio playback is for US version only)
- USB port: Type A
- USB rating: 5V DC, 0.5A
- Supporting file formats: mp3
- MP3 codec: MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3
- MP3 sampling rate: 16 – 48 kHz
- MP3 bitrate: 80 – 320 kips
Wireless specification
-
Bluetooth version: Main bar – 5.0,
Detachable surround speaker – 5.2 -
Bluetooth profile: Main bar – A2DP 1.2 and
AVRCP 1.5, Detachable surround speaker –
A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.6 -
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range:
2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz -
Bluetooth transmitter power: <15 dBm (EIRP)
-
Wi-Fi network: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
(2.4GHz/5GHz) -
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range:
2412 – 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11
Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels) -
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power: <20 dBm (EIRP)
-
5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range:
5.15 – 5.35GHz, 5.470 – 5.725GHz,
5.725 – 5.825GHz -
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: 5.15 – 5.25GHz
<23dBm, 5.25 – 5.35GHz & 5.470 – 5.725GHz
<20dBm, 5.725 – 5.825GHz <14dBm (EIRP) -
2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range: 2406 – 2474MHz
-
2.4G wireless transmitter power: <10dBm (EIRP)
Dimensions
- Total sound bar dimensions (W x H x D): 1376 x 60 x 139 mm / 54.2” x 2.4” x 5.5”
- Main sound bar dimensions (W x H x D): 1000 x 60 x 139 mm / 39.4” x 2.4” x 5.5”
- Detachable surround speaker dimensions (each) (W x H x D): 202 x 60 x 139 mm / 8” x 2.4” x 5.5”
- Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D): 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm / 12” x 17.3” x 12”
- Sound bar weight: 4.3kg / 9.5 lbs
- Detachable surround speaker weight (each): 1.17 kg / 2.57 lbs
- Subwoofer weight: 10 kg / 22 lbs
- Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 381 x 1107 x 477 mm / 15” x 43.6” x 18.8”
- Packaging Weight: 21.45 kg / 47.2 lbs
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Information on power consumption
This equipment complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013.
• Off: N/A
• Standby (when all wireless connections are deactivated): < 0.5 W
• Networked standby for Sound bar: < 2.0 W -
The period of time after which the power management function switches the equipment automatically into:
Off| N/A|
---|---|---
Standby| When all wired ports are disconnected and all wireless network connections are deactivated| Switched to standby mode after 10 minutes.
Networked standby| When any wireless network connection is activated| Switched to networked standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity in operational mode -
If this equipment has the wireless network connections:
How to activate wireless network connections:
• Set up the equipment properly;
• Switch into wireless mode (Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay 2 casting audio, Alexa Multi-Room Music & etc.);
• Connect with energy using products (e.g. players/ game consoles/ STB (Set- Top Boxes)/phones/ tablets /PCs).
How to deactivate wireless network connections:
• Press and hold on the remote control for more than 5 seconds firstly;
• Then long press on the remote control for more than 5 seconds.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution: To maintain compliance with the
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from nearby
persons.
Use Restriction: This device is restricted to indoor use when operating
in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in following countries:
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BG| ES| LU| RO
CZ| FR| HU| SI
DK| HR| MT| SK| UK
DE| IT| NL| Fl|
EE| CC| AT| SE
IE| LV| PL| UK(NI)
This product contains open source software licensed under GPL. For your
convenience, the source code and relevant build instruction are also available
at https://harman-
webpages.s3.amazonaws.com/JBL_BAR_Gen3_package_license_list.htm
Please feel free to contact us at: Harman Deutschland GmbH
ATT: Open Source, Gregor Kraft-Gunther, Parking 3 85748 Arching bee München,
Germany
or_OpenSourceSupport@Harman.com_if you
have additional question regarding the open source software in the product.
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Google, Android, Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
Google Assistant is not available in certain languages or countries.
Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to
work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 13.4 or later is required.
Amazon, Alexa, and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to
spotify.com/connect to learn how.
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here:
https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
References
- Amazon.com
- Patents - DTS
- Spotify - Connect
- Anatel — Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações
- harman-webpages.s3.amazonaws.com/JBL_BAR_Gen3_package_license_list.htm
- Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers