JBL Authentics 500 Smart Home Speaker with Wi-Fi User Manual

JBL Authentics 500 Smart Home Speaker with Wi-Fi

Product Information

Specifications

• General Specification:
  • Audio Specification Version: USB is for Service only.
  • USB Specification:
  • Wireless Specification:

Product Usage Instructions

Power On/Off
To power on/off the JBL Authentics 500, locate the power button and press it accordingly.

App Setup
To set up the speaker using the JBL One app:

1. Connect your Android or iOS device to the Wi-Fi network.
2. Download and install the JBL One app from your device’s app store.
3. Follow the app instructions to complete the speaker setup.

Music Streaming
To stream music through the JBL One app or supported music services:

1. Ensure your JBL Authentics 500 is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the JBL One app on your Android or iOS device.
3. Select the desired music service or access your music playlist within the app.

Voice Control
To use voice control with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa:

1. Complete the voice setup in the JBL One app.
2. Ensure your JBL Authentics 500 is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
3. Use voice commands to get hands-free help at home.

Button Control
To control treble, bass, and access music playlists and speaker settings:

1. Locate the respective buttons on the JBL Authentics 500.
2. Press the buttons to adjust treble, bass, or access music playlists and speaker settings personalized in the JBL One app.

Bluetooth Pairing
To pair your device via Bluetooth:

1. Ensure your JBL Authentics 500 is in pairing mode (Bluetooth settings should indicate it is discoverable).
2. On your device, go to Bluetooth settings and search for available devices.
3. Select the JBL Authentics 500 from the list of discovered devices to establish a Bluetooth connection.

AUX Playback
To play music through the audio cable:

1. Connect the audio cable to the appropriate AUX input on the JBL Authentics 500.
2. Ensure that no music is playing through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
3. Start music playback through the audio cable.

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 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

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

Alexa is not available in all locations. Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries

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.

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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 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 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
• 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): 515 x 322 x 315 mm / 20.3” x 12.7” x 12.4”
• Packaging weight: 11.4 kg / 25.1 lbs

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 the speaker: < 2.0 W

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

If this equipment has the wireless network connections:

How to activate wireless network connections:

• Activate after every power cycle;
• Switch into 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 .

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)

IC Caution:
User should also be advised that:

1. the device for operation in the band 5150 – 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
2. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250 – 5350 MHz and 5470 – 5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit: and
3. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725 – 5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
4. Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250 – 5350 MHz and 5650 – 5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Warning :
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE :
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. No configuration controls are provided for this wireless equipment allowing any change in the frequency of operations outside the FCC grant of authorization for US operation according to Part 15.407 of the FCC rules.

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 minimum distance 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 following countries:

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/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 question 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–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.

FAQ’s

Where can I download the owner’s manual?
You can download the owner’s manual as a PDF file from www.jbl.com.

References

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• harman-webpages.s3.amazonaws.com/Harman_One_OS_A_package_license_list.htm
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers

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