JBL Authentics 500 Hi Fidelity Smart Home Speaker With Wi-Fi User Guide

JBL Authentics 500 Hi Fidelity Smart Home Speaker With Wi-Fi

Product Information

The JBL Authentics 500 is a high-quality speaker system that offers a range of features for an enhanced audio experience. With multiple connectivity options, voice control capabilities, and customizable settings, this speaker is designed to provide immersive sound and convenience.

Online Support:
For additional support and resources, visit the official JBL website at www.jbl.com. Here, you can find owner’s manuals in PDF format and video tutorials to assist you in setting up and using the Authentics 500.

What’s in the Box:
Power cord (quantity and plug type may vary by region)

• Power On/Off:
  To turn the Authentics 500 on or off, locate the power button on the speaker.

• App Setup:
  To fully utilize the features of the Authentics 500, connect your Android or iOS device to the Wi-Fi network. Then, follow the instructions provided in the JBL One app to complete the speaker setup process.

• Music Streaming:
  The Authentics 500 supports music streaming through the JBL One app or compatible music services. Use the app to access and play your favorite music on the speaker.

• Voice Control:
  The Authentics 500 features a built-in voice assistant microphone. To activate voice control, complete the voice setup in the JBL One app. This allows you to use voice commands with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa for hands-free assistance at home.

• Button Control:
  The speaker includes buttons for adjusting treble and bass settings, as well as a “Moment” button that grants access to the music playlist and personalized speaker settings within the JBL Oneapp.

• Bluetooth Pairing:
  To connect Bluetooth devices to the Authentics 500, access the Bluetooth settings on your device and select “JBL Authentics 500” from the list of available devices. Once connected, you can stream music wirelessly. Note that when music streaming through Wi-Fi starts, Bluetooth streaming will pause.

• AUX Playback:
  If you prefer to use an audio cable for playback, connect the cable to the speaker’s AUX input. Make sure no music is playing through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth before starting music playback through the audio cable.

Tech Specs:

• General Specification: [Provide specific details about the general specifications]
• Audio Specification : [Provide specific details about the audio specifications]
• USB Specification : [Provide specific details about the USB specification]
• Wireless Specification: [Provide specific details about the wireless specification]

ONLINE SUPPORT

**WHAT’S IN THE BOX

**

• Power cord quantity and plug type vary by region.

POWER ON/OFF

APP

• Connect your Android™ or iOS device to the Wi-Fi network and follow app instructions to complete the speaker setup.
  The availability of features will vary between countries and not all features may be available in your country.

MUSIC STREAMING
Stream music through the JBL One app or supported music services.

VOICE CONTROL

VOICE ASSISTANT MICROPHONE
Complete the voice setup in the JBL One app. With Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, you can get hands-free help at home.

****Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant may not be available in all countries or languages. Availability, features, and functionality may vary.

Please check here for details.

BUTTON CONTROL

MOMENT
Press to access the music playlist and speaker setting personalized in the JBL One app.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING
Music streaming through Bluetooth will pause when you start music streaming through Wi-Fi.

AUX After the audio cable is connected, ensure that no music plays through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to start music playback through the audio cable.

TECH SPEC

General specification:

• Model : Authentics 500
• Sound system: 3.1 & Dolby Atmos Music
• Power supply: 100 – 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
• Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%): 270W
• Transducer: 3 x 25mm Al dome tweeter + 3 x 2.75” midrange + 6.5” subwoofer
• Networked standby power: < 2.0 W
• Operating temperature: 0 °C – 45 °C

Audio specification

• Frequency response: 40Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)
• Audio inputs: 1 Audio in, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB (USB playback is available in the US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)

USB specification

• USB port: Type C
• USB rating: 5V DC, 1A
• Supporting formats: mp3, WAV
• 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 kbps

Wireless specification

• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.5
• Bluetooth transmitter frequency range : 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz
• Bluetooth transmitter power : <17 dBm
• Wi-Fi netwo rk: 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
• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 5.15 – 5.35GHz, 5.470 – 5.725GHz, 5.46 – 5.72GHz, 5.725 – 5.825GHz
• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: <23dBm

Dimensions

• Dimensions (W x H x D) : 447 x 240 x 255.7 mm / 17.60” x 9.45” x 10.07”
• Weight: 7.8 kg / 17.20 lbs
• Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 526 x 326 x 325 mm / 20.7” x 12.8” x 12.8”
• Packaging weight : 11.4 kg / 25.1 lbs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Information on power consumption
   This equipment complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013.

2. Off : N/A

3. Standby (when all wireless connections are deactivated): < 0.5 W

4. Networked standby for the speaker : < 2.0 W

5. The period of time after which the power management function switches the equipment automatically into:

6. If this equipment has the wireless network connections:
   How to activate wireless network connections:

   • Activate after every power cycle;

   • Switch into a wireless mode (Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay 2 casting audio, Alexa Multi-Room Music &, etc).
     How to deactivate wireless network connections:

   • Hold for more than 10 seconds, and then press .

FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC/IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Use Restriction:
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries:

This product contains open-source software licensed under GPL. For your convenience, the source code and relevant build instructions are also available at https://harman- webpages.s3.amazonaws.com/Harman_One_OS_A_package_license_list.htm

Please feel free to contact us at Harman Deutschland GmbH
ATT : Open Source, Gregor Krapf-Gunther, Parkring 3 85748 Garching bei Munchen, Germany or OpenSourceSupport@Harman.com  if you have additional questions regarding the open source software in the product.

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ Logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
• Google, Android, Google Play, and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC. Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries. Availability and performance of certain features, services, and applications are device and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas.
• Amazon, Alexa and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Alexa is not available in all languages and 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 2–2-enabled speaker, iOS 13.4 or later is required.
• 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.
• Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.

Copyright © 2012–2021 Dolby Laboratories.  All rights reserved.

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References

• Amazon.com
• German market leader for CRM in SMEs - CAS Software
• Spotify - Connect
• Anatel — Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações
• Official JBL Store - Speakers, Headphones, and More!
• harman-webpages.s3.amazonaws.com/Harman_One_OS_A_package_license_list.htm
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers

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