JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: JBL

Table of Contents

TV (HDMI ARC)
TV (HDMI eARC)
DOLBY ATMOS® (VIRTUAL)
CHROMECAST
Air Play
Alexa
STEP 1
STEP 2
General specification
HDMI specification
Audio specification
USB specification (Audio playback is for US version only)
Wireless specification
Dimensions

QUICK START GUIDE

BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM™

Before using this product, read the safety sheet carefully.

Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.

TV (HDMI ARC)

TV (HDMI eARC)

For software upgrade. USB playback is available in the US version only

Automatic MultiBeam Calibration
With Automatic Multi Beam Calibration (AMC), your surround sound
experience can be optimized for your favorite seating position.

DOLBY ATMOS® (VIRTUAL)

DOLBY ATMOS® (Virtual)

With the Virtual Dolby Atmos, enjoy height sound effects when you
play movies in the TV/HDMI IN source (See the chapter).

Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all
countries.

CHROMECAST

On an Android™ or iOS device, add the soundbar to your home Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app. Follow the app instructions to complete setup.

Air Play

On an iOS device, add the soundbar to your home Wi-Fi network
through the JBL BAR Setup app. Follow the app instructions to
complete setup.

Alexa

STEP 1

Option (A) : Automatic Setup through an Amazon Echo Device

Option (B) : Setup through the Amazon Alexa app

(B)1 Auto Discovery: Setup through the Amazon Alexa app (Barcode scan)

(B)2 Guided setup: Setup through the Amazon Alexa app (Manual)

By following the steps in one of the options (A): Automatic Setup
through an Amazon Echo Device or (B) Setup through the
Amazon Alexa app , connect the sound bar to your home Wi-Fi
network and sign in with your Amazon Alexa account.(A) In , make
sure that you have purchased the sound bar from Amazon, and your
Amazon Echo device has been connected to the Wi-Fi with the
password saved to Amazon. Otherwise, follow the steps in Option
to complete setup. See the user manual for details

STEP 2

Create a Multi-Room Music group for the soundbar. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the Amazon Alexa
app for more information.

General specification

Model: BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM
Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, ~ 50/60 Hz
Total speaker power output (Max. @THD 1%): 250 W
Soundbar output power (Max. @THD 1%): 5 x 50 W
Sound bar transducer: 5x (48 x 80)mm racetrack drivers (3 front facing and 2 side firing) + 4x 3” (75mm) Passive Radiators
Networked standby power: <2.0W
Operating temperature: 0°C – 45°C

HDMI specification

HDMI Video input: 1
HDMI Video output (With Enhanced Audio Return Channel, eARC): 1
HDMI HDCP version: 2.3

Audio specification

Frequency response: 50Hz – 20KHz
Audio inputs: 1 Optical, Bluetooth, 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 format: mp3
MP3 Codec: MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3
MP3 sampling rate: 16KHz – 48 KHz
MP3 bitrate: 80kbps – 320kbps

Wireless specification

Bluetooth version: 4.2
Bluetooth profile: A2DP V1.2, AVRCP V1.5
Bluetooth frequency range: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power: <10 dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi network : IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi frequency range: 2412 – 2472 MHz (2.4GHz ISM Band, USA and Canada 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power: < 20 dBm (EIRP)
5G Wi-Fi frequency range: 5.15 – 5.35 GHz, 5.470 – 5.725 GHz,
5.725 – 5.825 GHz
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: < 23 dBm (EIRP)

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D): 709 x 58 x 101 mm / 27.9” x 2.3” x 3.9”
Weight: 2.8 Kg
Packaging dimensions (WxHxD): 966 x 126 x 161 mm / 38.0” x 4.9” x 6.3”
Packaging weight (Gross weight): 4.5 Kg

1. 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 Soundbar: < 2.0 W

2. 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

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

Set up the equipment properly;
Switch into wireless mode (Bluetooth, Chrome casting, 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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BE

| EL| LT|

PT

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BG| ES| LU|

RO

CZ

| FR| HU|

SI

DK

| HR| MT| SK|

UK

DE

| IT| NL|

FI

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EE

| CY| AT|

SE

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IE

| LV| PL|

UK(NI)

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Belgium (BE), Greece (EL), Lithuania (LT), Portugal (PT), Bulgaria (BG), Spain (ES), Luxembourg (LU), Romania (RO), Czech Republic (CZ), France (FR), Hungary (HU), Slovenia (SI), Denmark (DK), Croatia (HR), Malta (MT), Slovakia (SK), Germany (DE), Italy (IT), Netherlands (NL), Finland (FI), Estonia (EE), Cyprus (CY), Austria (AT), Sweden (SE), Ireland (IE), Latvia (LV), Poland (PL) and Northern Ireland (UK).

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-ebpages.s3.amazonaws.com/jbl_bar5.0_package_license_list.htm opensource.html. 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.

FAQS

Is there a way to wall-mount the sound bar?

Our JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam comes with 2 x L-shape Wall-mount bracket.

Is the surround any good? Considering it is virtual (multibeam)

With movies encoded in surround sound it works but it’s not consistent. It can’t compare to a system with discreet rear speakers.

When using the sound bar, it stops playing sound and displays loud. Why is this? And , how to fix this problem?

Please try to perform a factory reset by pressing and holding the Source, Vol+ and Vol- buttons at the same time until you see the text “reset” on the soundbar’s display. You can now start all over with installing your BAR 5.1. If the issue still persists, we’d like to work with you directly to address the issues you’re experiencing with your unit. Please contact our customer support service via our official website or toll-free hotline.

Did anyone have trouble opening the back of the remote control to install batteries? I can’t open it.

You could check out the back part of the remote for notches or tabs. Pull or slide it down to take the battery out. If this is not applicable, it would be just clips inside that needs a plastic pry tool and replace it with 2 AAA batteries.

Can I pair this one somehow through to the older model?

Thanks for your question. The JBL Bar 5.1 is incapable of wireless bluetooth connection to prior, older models.
World Wide Stereo is 43 years old and a proud authorized JBL dealer.

How do you adjust bass and treble?

The feature is hidden I found it by accident. It was a while ago but I think you hold down the BT button for seconds and hit down on volume then you can adjust the bass from 1through 5. Their is smart sound on/ night mode as well. Except you hold the mute button 5 seconds hit volume down for night mode or volume up to shut off smart sound.

Can the simulated 5.1 rear surround effect be turned off?

If you are referring to the Smart mode, which is enabled by default, you can enjoy TV programs with rich sound effects. You can reduce sound effects by disabling the smart mode and switching to the standard mode. Using the remote control, press and hold the mute button for more than three seconds, and then press +.

What is the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar?

The JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar is a soundbar designed by JBL that uses advanced MultiBeam technology to deliver a premium audio experience for movies, music, and more.

What is MultiBeam technology?

MultiBeam technology is a proprietary JBL audio technology that uses multiple drivers and signal processing to create a wider, more immersive soundstage.

Does the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar come with a subwoofer?

No, the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar does not come with a subwoofer. However, it does have a built-in wireless subwoofer connection, allowing you to add a compatible subwoofer for even more bass.

What audio formats does the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar support?

The JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar supports a wide range of audio formats, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, and PCM.

Does the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar support Bluetooth?

Yes, the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to easily stream music and other audio from your smartphone or another Bluetooth-enabled device.

What is the price of the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar?

The price of the JBL BAR 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar varies depending on the retailer, but it typically ranges from around $400 to $500.

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