BAR 1000

OWNER’S MANUAL
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
The JBL Bar 1000 (soundbar, detachable speakers and
subwoofer) has been designed for use with 100-240 volt, 50/60
Hz AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for
which your product is intended can create a safety and fire hazard
and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the
voltage requirements for your specific 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
specifications.

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
modification 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

7.6 PLAY THROUGH CHROMECAST BUILT-IN 19

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
7.7 PLAY THROUGH AIRPLAY 20

7.8 PLAY THROUGH AMAZON MUSIC 20

1. INTRODUCTION 4
7.9 MULTI-ROOM PLAYBACK 21

2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX 5

8. SOUND SETTINGS 22
8.1 AUDIO SYNC 22

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6 8.2 SMART MODE 22

3.1 SOUNDBAR 6 8.3 PUREVOICE DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT
TECHNOLOGY 22
3.2 DETACHABLE SPEAKERS 6

3.3 SUBWOOFER 7

3.4 REMOTE CONTROL 7 9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 22

4. PLACE 8 10. SOFTWARE UPDATE 23

4.1 DESKTOP PLACEMENT 8

4.2 WALL-MOUNTING 9
11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 24

5. CONNECT 10
12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 24
5.1 CONNECTION WITH YOUR TV AND DIGITAL DEVICES 10

5.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 12

5.3 CONNECTION WITH YOUR HOME NETWORK 12 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 25

6. SETUP 13 14. TRADEMARKS 27

6.1 CONNECT THE DETACHABLE REAR SPEAKERS AND
SUBWOOFER 13

6.2 CHARGE THE DETACHABLE SPEAKERS 14 15. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE 28
6.3 3D SURROUND SOUND 14

7. PLAY 17
7.1 POWER-ON/AUTO STANDBY/AUTO WAKEUP 17

7.2 PLAY FROM THE TV SOURCE 17

7.3 PLAY FROM THE HDMI IN SOURCE 18

7.4 PLAY FROM THE BLUETOOTH SOURCE 18

7.5 PLAY THROUGH THE JBL ONE APP 18

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 1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the JBL Bar 1000 (soundbar,
detachable speakers and subwoofer) which is designed to
bring an extraordinary 3D 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 specifications 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 product setup;
• connect *music streaming services;
• discover new music with integrated music services;
• use one button to access your preset playlist and speaker
settings;
• access software updates when they are available.

JBL One

JBL One
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.)
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

Side caps
Subwoofer

(For the soundbar)

(For the detachable speakers)

Wall-mounting kit

Detachable speakers (with a rechargeable battery) x2 x6 x2 x2

x2 x6 x2 x2

Product information & wall-mounting template

Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)

(AAA)

Power cord*

x2

* Power cord quantity and plug type vary region.

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 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.1.2 Rear connectors

1 2 3 4 5
3.1 Soundbar
3.1.1 Controls
4 3 2 1

1) POWER
• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

5 2) USB
• USB connector for software update
1) (Source) • Connect to a USB storage device for MP3 file playback
• Switch on (for US version only)
• Select a sound source: TV (default, for audio input from
TV connection where the HDMI OUT (TV ARC/ TV eARC) 3) ETHERNET
connector is prioritized over the OPTICAL connector), • Connect to your home network through an Ethernet cable
Bluetooth or HDMI IN 4) HDMI IN (1/ 2/ 3)
2) / (Volume) • Connect to the HDMI output on your digital device
• Switch on 5) TV connectors
• Decrease or increase the volume
HDMI OUT (TV ARC/ TV eARC)
• Press and hold to decrease or increase the volume
continuously • Connect to the HDMI ARC / HDMI eARC input on your TV
• Press the two buttons together to mute or unmute OPTICAL
• Connect to the optical output on your TV or digital device
3) Status indicator
System:
3.2 Detachable speakers
Regular flashing (white) System startup
3 3
Fast flashing (white) Software updating in progress
2 2
Solid (amber) Restoring factory settings
Network connection: 1 1
Entering Wi-Fi setup mode, or
Slow breathing (white)
network disconnected 1) Type C USB connector
Soundbar discovered by the • For battery charging
Solid (green)
JBL One app
2) (Power)
Solid (white) Network connected • Press to switch on
Solid (yellow) Weak Wi-Fi connection • Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch off
3) Status indicator
4) Microphone • For battery power
• For sound calibration
Flashing (red) Low battery
5) Status display 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

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3.3 Subwoofer 3.4 Remote control

1 8

7
1
2
2
6

1) 5
• Connection status indicator
Solid (white) Connected to the soundbar
3 4
Fast flashing (white) Pairing mode
Reconnecting or exiting the
Slow flashing (white)
pairing mode
Solid (amber) Standby mode

2) Power connector
• Connect to power (with the supplied power cord)

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 connect a Bluetooth device
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

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 (available when both of the detachable rear speakers
are undocked from the soundbar)
4. PLACE
• Select the surround sound level for rear speakers: middle 4.1 Desktop placement
(default), high, muted or low
Place the soundbar, detachable speakers and subwoofer on a
4) CALIBR flat and stable surface. Refer to the recommended distance in
• Press to start sound calibration the following diagram.
5) (Moment)
• Press to directly access the playlist or speaker settings
that you have personalized in the JBL One app >4
m/
13 f
t
6) (Playback controls during the music streaming over
JBL One app, Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay, Alexa or
/ 4”
Bluetooth) >10
cm

• Single press: Pause or resume playback

1-6 2”
• Double press: Next track m/
3-2
>5c
m/ 3m
/ 10
0 ft ft
• Triple press: Previous track
ft
7) / L -9.8
/ 8.2
.0 m
• Increase or decrease the volume 2.5
-3

• Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume R

ft
continuously 3- 4.6
.4 m/
1-1
8) (Mute)
• Mute/unmute ft
4.6
m / 3-
1 -1.4
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;
NOTES:
• Audio calibration & demo; – The power cord shall be properly connected to power.
• Personalize audio settings; – Do not place any objects on the top of the soundbar, detachable
• Manage and control device; speakers or subwoofer.
– Charge the detachable speakers in time to ensure sufficient battery
• Music service integration; power (See “6.2 Charge the detachable speakers”).
• Additional features. – 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 Wall-mounting 4.2.2 Wall-mount the detachable speakers as rear
surround speakers
Wall-mount the soundbar and detachable rear speakers together
or separately.
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4.2.1 Wall-mount the soundbar

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> 50 mm/2’’ 1a)

555.7 mm / 21.88” 2

≤8 mm/0.31"

4mm/0.16"
1b) 1 ≥30 mm/1.18"

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1c)
2
≤8 mm/0.31"

4mm/0.16"

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≥30 mm/1.18"

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1. From the soundbar, remove the two detachable speakers.
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2. Install the wall-mounting bracket.
3. Fasten the support onto the back of the speakers.
4. Mount the speakers.
1. Preparation:
5. Install the side caps as needed.
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 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, first 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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 1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (ARC / eARC)
5. CONNECT connector on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable.
5.1 Connection with your TV and digital • On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC /
eARC have been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual
devices of your TV for more information.
For audio playback through the soundbar, connect the soundbar 2. Use an HDMI cable (V2.0 or later) to connect the soundbar
with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable or an optical cable with your digital device, such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray
(sold separately). player or game console.
An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a • On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been
single connection. HDMI connectivity is the best option for your enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital
soundbar. device for more information.
• On your digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw data”
5.1.1 TV (HDMI ARC / eARC) in the audio output settings for the best Dolby Atmos
(Recommended connection for the best Dolby Atmos / DTS:X experience.
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
HDMI (ARC) the soundbar instead of your TV. Otherwise, the Dolby Atmos
information cannot pass through the HDMI (ARC) connectors from
the TV to the soundbar.

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

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5.1.2 TV (HDMI eARC) 5.1.3 OPTICAL

* OPTICAL

HDMI (eARC) OPTICAL

* HDMI IN HDMI IN

HDMI OUT HDMI OUT

TV TV

1. Connect the soundbar with the HDMI IN (eARC) connector NOTES:

on your TV by using the supplied HDMI cable. – With the 4 up-firing speakers and the detachable surround speaker
• On your TV, check that HDMI-CEC and HDMI ARC / design, the Dolby surround upmixer of the soundbar can expand the
eARC have been enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual legacy channel-based audio of Dolby Digital format, including 5.1
of your TV for more information. and 7.1 content, and provide an immersive 3D Atmos experience.
2. Use an HDMI cable (eARC compatible, V2.0 or later) to 1. Connect the soundbar with your TV by using an optical
connect your TV with your digital device, such as a streaming cable.
device, set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player or game console.
2. Use an HDMI cable (V2.0 or later) to connect your TV with
• On your digital device, check that HDMI-CEC has been your digital device, such as a streaming device, set-top box,
enabled. Refer to the owner’s manual of your digital DVD/Blu-ray player or game console.
device for more information.
3. To play audio through the optical cable, select TV on the
• On your TV and digital device, select “Bitstream” or “Raw
remote control.
data” in the audio output settings for the best Dolby
Atmos experience. NOTES:
3. To play audio from the digital device connected to your TV, – * The HDMI cable (for digital device connection) and the optical cable
select TV on the remote control. 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.

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 5.2 Bluetooth connection NOTES:
– The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the
Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 33 ft (10 m).
device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop. – 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
BT PAIRING your home network. With the JBL One app and the supported
streaming services (Chromecast built-in, AirPlay and Alexa), the
< 10 m / 33 ft soundbar allows you to stream audio on smartphones or tablets
through the soundbar speakers.
1. On the soundbar, enter the Wi-Fi setup mode:
Settings Bluetooth
• Press any button to switch on (See “7.1 Power-on/Auto
standby/Auto wakeup”).
Bluetooth
J If the soundbar has not been connected to a network,
DEVICES the screen shows “HELLO” and then, “SETUP WIFI”.
JBL Bar 1000_xxxx Connected
• To re-enter the Wi-Fi setup mode, press and hold and
until “SETUP WIFI” is displayed.
Now Discoverable
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
5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device
network. Download the JBL One app.
1. To select Bluetooth source, press on the soundbar or on
b) Follow the app instructions to complete setup.
the remote control.
J “BT PAIRING”: Ready for BT pairing
2. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for
“JBL Bar 1000_xxxx” within three minutes.
J Successful connection: The device name is displayed
if your device is named in English. A confirmation tone
is heard.

5.2.2 To reconnect the last paired device

Your Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the
< 10 m / 33 ft
soundbar goes to standby mode. Next time you switch to the
SETUP WIFI
Bluetooth source, the soundbar reconnects the last paired
device automatically. JBL One

5.2.3 To connect to another Bluetooth device

JBL BAR 1000_xxxx

JBL One

3S

1. In the Bluetooth source, press and hold on the soundbar

or on the remote control until “BT PAIRING” is displayed.
J The 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, first
unpair “JBL Bar 1000_xxxx” on the device. SETUP WIFI

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3. If necessary, use an Ethernet cable to connect the soundbar
to your home network.
6. SETUP
• Make sure that you connect to the same network as you 6.1 Connect the detachable rear speakers and
did during the setup.
subwoofer
NOTES:
− On your Android or iOS device, you can name the soundbar in the 2
JBL One app. 1
− 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.
HELLO LOAD
− Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all
countries.

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1. Connect the soundbar to power by using the supplied power

cord.
J The 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 cords;
• Dock the detachable speakers onto the soundbar, or
press on the detachable speakers to fast re-connect
to the soundbar.
J The soundbar connects the subwoofer automatically.
Connected: turns solid white on the subwoofer.
J The 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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 6.2 Charge the detachable speakers 6.2.2 Charge through a USB cable
When the detachable surround speakers are out of battery, their
wireless connection with the soundbar will be lost.
The first time you use the two detachable speakers, charge them
for more than 3 hours to ensure sufficient battery power.
100%
J When the battery power runs low, the status indicator flashes
red on the detachable surround speakers and “REAR SPKR
LOW BATT” is displayed on the soundbar. USB-C
J When the battery power runs out, “DOCK REAR SPKR” is
displayed on the soundbar. *

• Use a USB-C cable to connect the detachable speakers to

power respectively.
• For the detachable speakers, the status indicator is used
REAR SPKR LOW BATT 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

6.2.1 Charge by docking the detachable speakers 6.3.1 Sound calibration
Charging starts when you dock the detachable speakers onto Optimize your 3D surround sound experience for your unique
the soundbar. listening environment.
J When the soundbar switches to standby mode, turns on; For sound calibration, do the following:
turns off when the detachable speakers are fully charged. • Make sure that your room is quiet;
J It takes about 3.5 hours for the empty battery to be fully • Make sure that the soundbar and the two detachable rear
charged. 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 L speaker on the left and the R speaker on the
right.

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1) Calibrate the listening zone 2) Calibrate the speaker position

L R L R

L R

2 2

1-CALIBRATION PRESS CALIBR AGAIN

PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM 2-CALIBRATION

CALIBRATING CALIBRATING

1-DONE 2-DONE

1. Place the detachable rear speakers in your desired location.

1. Place the detachable rear speakers beside your seating position.
2. On the remote control, press CALIBR.
•Make sure that the two detachable speakers have been
connected to the soundbar (See “6.1 Connect the J “2-CALIBRATION” is displayed on the soundbar.
detachable rear speakers and subwoofer”). J Countdown starts from 5 to 1.
2. On the remote control, press CALIBR to start calibration. J Calibration tone is heard. Audio calibration starts.
J “1-CALIBRATION” is displayed on the soundbar. “CALIBRATING”: Calibration in progress
3. When “PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM” is displayed, press “2-DONE”: Calibration of the speaker position is
CALIBR again. completed successfully.
J Countdown starts from 5 to 1. NOTES:
J Calibration tone is heard. Audio calibration starts. – During sound calibration, all buttons on the remote control are
“CALIBRATING”: Calibration in progress disabled except for and CALIBR.
“1-DONE”: Calibration of the listening zone is completed
successfully.

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 6.3.2 Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X® 2. On the remote control, press to toggle between
With Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, overhead audio distribution is surround sound levels.
provided for powerful 3D sound immersion. 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.

LOW MID HIGH

UNDOCK REAR SPKR

MID

LOW HIGH

1. To play the surround sound of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X,

connect and play your Blu-ray player or streaming device as 6.3.4 Bass adjustment
described under “5.1 Connection with your TV and digital
You can make bass adjustment as needed.
devices”.
2. To select suitable strength for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, press
on remote control to toggle between middle (default),
high, or low.

NOTES:
– The Atmos or DTS:X sound effects are respectively available in Dolby
or DTS:X audio content only.

6.3.3 Rear adjustment

With both of the detachable rear speakers undocked, you can
select the surround sound level.

LVL 3

LOW MID HIGH MUTE LVL 2 LVL 4

LVL 1 LVL 5

MID
• On the remote control, press to toggle between bass
levels.
LOW HIGH
J “LVL1” to “LVL5” is displayed (Default: “LVL3”).
MUTE

1. Check that the soundbar and the detachable rear speakers

are connected wirelessly (See “6.1 Connect the detachable
rear speakers and subwoofer”).

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7. PLAY 7.1.3 Auto wakeup
In standby mode, the soundbar will wake up automatically when
7.1 Power-on/Auto standby/Auto wakeup • 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
HELLO is streamed to the soundbar through the music streaming
services over JBL One app, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay or
Alexa.

7.2 Play from the TV source

With the soundbar connected, you can enjoy TV audio from the
soundbar speakers.

7.1.1 Switch on
• To switch on, press any button on the soundbar, or on the HDMI eARC/
HDMI ARC
remote control.
OPTICAL
J “HELLO” is displayed.
J The subwoofer is reconnected to the soundbar
automatically. Connected: turns solid white.
J The detachable speakers are reconnected to the
soundbar automatically. Connected: The status indicator
turns solid white ( ) TV

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.
J The subwoofer also goes to standby, and turns solid
amber. 1. Make sure that your TV is set to support external speakers
J The detachable speakers switch to standby, and the status and the built-in TV speakers are muted. Refer to the owner’s
indicator turns off for wireless connection status. manual of your TV for more information.
J Next time you switch on the soundbar, it returns to the last 2. Make sure that the soundbar has been properly connected
selected source. to your TV (See “5.1 Connection with your TV and digital
devices”).
NOTES: 3. To select the TV source, press on the soundbar or TV on
– On the detachable speakers, press and hold for more than 3 the remote control.
seconds to switch off; press again to reconnect to the soundbar.
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”.

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 HDMI-CEC 2. Switch on your digital device.
If your TV supports HDMI-CEC, enable the functions as instructed J Your TV and the soundbar wake up from standby mode
in your TV user manual. You can control the volume +/-, mute/ and switch to the input source automatically.
unmute, and power on/standby functions on your soundbar • To select the HDMI IN source on the soundbar, toggle
through the TV remote control. on the soundbar or HDMI on the remote control.
TV remote control IR learning 3. Switch your TV to standby mode.
Through IR learning, your Infra-red TV remote control can learn J The soundbar and source device are switched to standby
some commands of the soundbar. mode.
1. On the soundbar, press and hold and until
“LEARNING” is displayed. NOTES:
– Full compatibility with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed.
J You enter the TV remote control learning mode.
2. Point your TV remote control at the soundbar. Follow the
screen instructions to operate the buttons on your TV remote 7.4 Play from the Bluetooth source
control:
Through Bluetooth, stream audio play on your Bluetooth device
• When any one of “POWER”, “VOL+”, “VOL-”, or “MUTE”
to the soundbar.
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.
J The 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.
< 10 m / 33 ft
J The 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 ×1
functions are discarded.

×2
7.3 Play from the HDMI IN source
×3
With the soundbar connected as shown, your digital device can .
play video on your TV and audio from the soundbar speakers.

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.
HDMI (ARC)
• Alternatively, press on the remote control to control
playback.
1 4. Adjust the volume on the soundbar, remote control or your
Bluetooth device.

7.5 Play through the JBL One app

Through the JBL One app, stream audio from online music
services to the soundbar.
* 1. On the soundbar,
2
• Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your home network (See “5.3 Connection with your home
HDMI OUT network”).
.
.
.

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”).

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2. On your Android or iOS device, 2. On the soundbar,
a) Check that your Android or iOS device has been • Press on the remote control to access the
connected to the same network as the soundbar. personalized playlist and speaker settings.
b) Launch the JBL One app, browse available *music
streaming services to select music, and then, start music
streaming to the connected soundbar.
• Use the search box to discover music with the
integrated music library of available music services.

MOMENT
JBL BAR 1000_xxxx
JBL One

7.6 Play through Chromecast built-in

Through Chromecast built-in, stream audio on your Android or
MUSIC SERVICE iOS device to the soundbar.
1. On the soundbar,
3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources.
• Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
NOTES: your home network (See “5.3 Connection with your home
– *Subscription may be needed and not provided by the JBL One app. network”).
2. On your Android or iOS device,
Access your presets with the (Moment) button
By pressing on the remote control, you can access the playlist a) Check that your Android or iOS device has been
and speaker settings that you have personalized on the JBL One connected to the same network as the soundbar.
app. b) Launch the JBL One app, and check that you have
enabled the streaming service of Chromecast built-in.
1. On the JBL One app,
• personalize the the (Moment) feature.

JBL One
JBL BAR 1000_xxxx
JBL BAR 1000_xxxx

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 c) On a Chromecast-enabled app, play music, tap the cast 2. On your Android or iOS device,
icon and select the connected soundbar. a) Check that your Android or iOS device has been
connected to the same network as the soundbar.
b) Launch the JBL One app, and check that you have
enabled the streaming service of Amazon Alexa.

JBL One
JBL BAR 1000_xxxx

CHROMECAST

3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources.

7.7 Play through AirPlay

Through AirPlay, stream audio on your iOS device to the soundbar. 3. Launch the Amazon Alexa app to start music playback.
1. On the soundbar,
• Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to
your home network (See “5.3 Connection with your home
network”).
2. On your iOS device,
a) Check that your iOS device has been connected to the
same network as the soundbar.
b) To enter the Control Center on an iOS device, swipe
down from the upper right corner. Tap to select the Play

connected soundbar and then, start audio streaming

from an app.

ALEXA MRM
JBL Bar 1000_xxxx

• Open the Amazon Music app to access the Amazon

Music library.
• Make sure that you start music playback from the same
Alexa account that you have enabled in the JBL One app.
Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for more details.
NOTES:
AIRPLAY – The soundbar can support audio streaming and cannot support
video streaming.
– During playback through Chromecast built-in, AirPlay or Alexa, music
3. To exit from the music playback, switch to other sources.
playback pauses on the current connected device when you start
music playback on a second connected device.
7.8 Play through Amazon Music – When the soundbar switches between your home Wi-Fi and wired
network during AirPlay, music playback pauses and will resume in a
With the soundbar connected to Alexa, you can stream music few minutes, depending on the bandwidth condition of broadband.
from the Amazon Music library to the soundbar. For the connection to your home wired network, see “5.3
1. Check that the soundbar has been properly connected to Connection with your home network”.
your home network (See “5.3 Connection with your home
network”).

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7.9 Multi-room playback 7.9.3 Alexa MRM: Multi-Room Music
With the multi-room playback, you can stream music on your 1. Check that you have enabled the streaming service of
Android or iOS device to multiple Chromecast-enabled/ AirPlay / Amazon Alexa on the soundbar through the JBL One app.
Alexa speakers.

JBL One
JBL BAR 1000_xxxx

7.9.1 Chromecast built-in 2. Through the Amazon Alexa app, create a Multi-room Music
group for the soundbar. Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for
1. Through the Google Home app, connect multiple more information.
Chromecast-enabled speakers to the same network, assign
them to multiple rooms, and create groups as needed. DEVICES

2. Run a Chromecast-enabled app on your smartphone or

tablet.
3. Play music. Press and select the grouped speakers.

NOTES:
– To create a multi-room speaker group in the Google Home app, Combine speakers
make sure that you have connected all the speakers to the same Devices

home network and have used the same Google login account. Refer
to the Google Home app for more details.
– Depending on the bandwidth of your local network, you can stream
music to up to 6 Chromecast-enabled speakers.

Amazon Echo device

7.9.2 AirPlay ALEXA MRM

NOTES:
– To create a multi-room music group in the Amazon Alexa app, make
sure that you have connected all the devices to the same home
network and have used the same Alexa login account. Refer to the
Amazon Alexa app for more details.
JBL Bar 1000_xxxx

JBL Bar 500_xxxx

1. On an iOS device, enter the Control Center.

2. Tap to select multiple connected speakers as needed.
3. Start music streaming from an app.

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 8. SOUND SETTINGS 9. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
8.1 Audio sync By restoring the default settings defined at factories, you remove
all your personalized settings from the soundbar.
With the audio sync function, you can synchronize audio and • On the soundbar, press and hold , and for more than
video to make sure that no delay is heard from your video content. 5 seconds.
1. On the remote control, press and hold TV for more than three
J “RESET” is displayed.
seconds and then, press .
J The soundbar restarts.
J “SYNC” is displayed.
2. Within five seconds, press or on the remote control to
adjust the audio delay and match with video.
J The audio sync timing is displayed.

8.2 Smart mode

With the smart mode enabled by default, you can enjoy TV
programs with rich sound effects. For TV programs such as
news and weather forecasts, you can reduce sound effects by
disabling the smart mode and switching to the standard mode.
Smart mode: EQ settings and JBL Surround Sound are applied
for rich sound effects.
Standard mode: The preset EQ settings are applied for standard
sound effects.
To disable the smart mode, do the following:
• On the remote control, press and hold for more than three
seconds and then, press .
J You switch to another mode. “OFF SMART MODE”: The
standard mode is enabled.
J Next time you switch on the soundbar, the smart mode is
enabled again automatically.

8.3 PureVoice dialogue enhancement

technology
By taking advantage of the PureVoice dialogue enhancement
technology, the PureVoice allows you to enhance vocal clarity
and easily hear and understand speech.
By default, the PureVoice is enabled if you play movies from the
TV/ HDMI IN source; and the PureVoice is disabled if you stream
music over Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Alexa and AirPlay.
To disable or enable the PureVoice mode,
• On the remote control, press and hold for more than five
seconds and then, press .
J “ON PUREVOICE”: The PureVoice is enabled.
J “OFF PUREVOICE”: The PureVoice is disabled.
J Next time you switch on the soundbar, the Purevoice is
enabled again automatically.

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Updating through a USB storage device
10. SOFTWARE UPDATE
For optimal product performance and your best user experience,
JBL may offer software updates for the soundbar system in the
future. Please visit www.jbl.com or contact JBL call center to
receive more information about downloading update files. Software update files

Updating online

• Connect the soundbar to your home network. Updating

online happens automatically if software updates are
available.
J “WAIT”: Software updating in progress
J “DONE”: Software updating completed
NOTES:
USB
– Software updates will be synchronized to the two detachable
speakers when they are connected to or docked onto the soundbar.

CHECKING UPDATE

1. Check that you have saved the software update file to the
root directory of a USB storage device.
• Make sure that your USB storage device meets the
following requirements:
- Maximum capacity: 64 GB
- File system: FAT32
2. Connect the USB device.
J “USB”: The soundbar switches to the USB source.
3. To enter the software update mode, press and on the
soundbar.
J “CHECKING UPDATE” is displayed.
J “WAIT”: Software updating in progress
J “DONE”: Software updating completed
NOTES:
– Keep the soundbar powered on and the USB storage device
mounted before software updating is complete.

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 11. RE-CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER 12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The soundbar and subwoofer are paired at factories. After General specification:
power-on, they are paired and connected automatically. In some • Model: BAR 1000 (soundbar unit)
special cases, you may need to pair them again. BAR 1000 SURROUND (detachable speaker)
BAR 1000 SUB (subwoofer unit)
• Sound system: 7.1.4 channel
• Power supply: 100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
• Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%): 880W
• Soundbar output power (Max @THD 1%): 440W
• Surround speaker output power(Max @THD 1%): 2x 70W
SUB PAIRING
• Subwoofer output power (Max. @THD 1%): 300 W
• Soundbar transducer: 5x (46x90)mm racetrack drivers,
3x 0.75” (20mm) tweeters, 2x 2.75” (70mm) up-firing full-
range drivers
• Surround speaker transducer: 0.75” (20mm) tweeter,
2.75” (70mm) up-firing full-range driver
• Subwoofer transducer: 10” (260mm)
• Networked standby power: < 2.0 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C
• Lithium battery: 3.635V, 3283mAh
5S 3S • Detachable surround speaker playtime: up to 10 Hours
(may vary according to content type and volume level)
HDMI specification:
To re-enter the subwoofer pairing mode
• HDMI video input: 3
1. On the rear panel of subwoofer, press and hold until it • HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel,
turns fast flashing white. eARC): 1
2. To enter the subwoofer pairing mode on the soundbar, press • HDMI HDCP version: 2.3
and hold on the remote control for more than three • HDR pass through: HDR10, Dolby Vision
seconds. Then, press on the remote control.
Audio specification:
J “SUB PAIRING”: The subwoofer is ready for pairing.
• Frequency response: 33Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
J “SUB PAIRED”: The subwoofer is connected. • Audio inputs: 1 Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback is
NOTES: available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service
− The subwoofer will exit the pairing mode in three minutes and go to only.)
standby, if pairing is not completed. turns from fast flashing white
USB specification:
to off. To return to the pairing mode, press .
• 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 kpbs
Wireless specification:
• Bluetooth version: 5.0
• Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
• 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)

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• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range:
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
13. TROUBLESHOOTING
• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: 5.15 - 5.25GHz <23dBm, Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems
5.25 - 5.35GHz <20dBm, 5.725 - 5.825GHz <14dBm (EIRP) using this product, check the following points before you request
• 2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range: 2406 - 2474 MHz services.
• 2.4G wireless transmitter power: <10 dBm (EIRP)
System
Dimensions
The unit will not turn on.
• Total soundbar dimensions (W x H x D):
1194 x 56 x 125mm / 47” x 2.2” x 4.9” • Check if the power cord is plugged into power and the
soundbar.
• Main soundbar dimensions (W x H x D):
884 x 56 x 125 mm / 34.8” x 2.2” x 4.9” The soundbar has no response to button pressing.
• Detachable surround speaker dimensions (each) (W x H x D): • Restore the soundbar to factory settings (See “9. RESTORE
155 x 56 x 125 mm / 6.1” x 2.2” x 4.9” FACTORY SETTINGS”).
• Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D):
305 x 440.4 x 305 mm / 12” x 17.3” x 12” Sound
• Soundbar weight: 3.72 kg / 8.2 lbs
No sound from soundbar
• Detachable surround speaker weight (each): 0.7 kg / 1.55 lbs
• Make sure that the soundbar is not muted.
• Subwoofer weight: 10 kg / 22 lbs
• Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): • Select the correct audio input source on the remote control.
1000 x 375 x 475 mm / 39.4” x 14.8” x 18.7” • Connect the soundbar to your TV or other devices properly
• Packaging Weight: 19.4 kg / 42.7 lbs • Restore the soundbar to its factory settings by pressing
and holding , and on the soundbar for more than 5
seconds.

Distorted sound or echo

• If you play audio from your TV through the soundbar, make
sure that your TV is muted or the built-in TV speaker is
disabled.
Audio and video are not synchronized.
• Enable the audio sync function to synchronize audio and
video (See “8.1 Audio sync”).

No height sound effects of Dolby Atmos

• If your TV supports HDMI ARC only, make sure that you have
connected your digital device to the soundbar through the
HDMI IN connector on the soundbar (See “5.1.1 TV (HDMI
ARC / eARC)”)
• Enjoy the sound effects of Dolby Atmos when you play
movies from the TV / HDMI source. For audio streaming over
Bluetooth or casting apps (enabled by Chromecast built-in,
AirPlay or Alexa), Dolby Atmos is not supported.

Bluetooth
A device cannot be connected with the soundbar.
• Check if you have enabled Bluetooth on the device.
• If the soundbar has been paired with another Bluetooth
device, reset Bluetooth (see “5.2.3 To connect to another
Bluetooth device”).
• If your Bluetooth device has ever been paired with the
soundbar, reset Bluetooth on the soundbar, unpair the
soundbar on the Bluetooth device, and then, pair the
Bluetooth device with the soundbar again (see “5.2.3 To
connect to another Bluetooth device”).

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 Poor audio quality from a connected Bluetooth device Remote control
• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device
closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the The remote control does not work.
source device and the soundbar. • Check if the batteries are drained. If so, replace them with
new ones.
The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects • Reduce the distance and angle between the remote control
constantly. and the main unit.
• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the source device
closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the Failed to complete the TV remote control learning.
source device and the soundbar. • Check if you are using an infra-red TV remote control. The IR
learning is not supported by a Bluetooth TV remote control.
Wi-Fi
Low power standby mode
Failed to connect to Wi-Fi.
The soundbar cannot enter the low power standby mode
• Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
when it completes the power charging of detachable
• Make sure that you have selected the right network and speakers.
entered the correct password. • To enter the low power standby mode, press and hold
• Make sure that your router or modem is turned on and within on the remote control until “CEC 1” is displayed on the
the range. soundbar; then, press and hold on the remote control
• In your router settings, make sure that you have set the again until “CEC 2” is displayed.
security type to WPA2 or auto. • To exit the low power standby mode, unplug the power cord
• Make sure that your soundbar is connected to the same and then, plug it again.
wireless LAN as your smartphone or tablet.
• If you have difficulties in setting up Wi-Fi, hold and on
the soundbar until “SETUP WIFI” is displayed.

Playback
AirPlay cannot find the soundbar as an AirPlay speaker for
music streaming.
• On your Apple device, update the software to the latest
version: iOS 13.4 and later, Mac OS 10.15.4 and later, or TV
OS 14.3.
• Make sure that your Apple device has been connected to the
same network as the soundbar.
• For a PC running iTunes for Windows, you can stream music
from your PC to the soundbar through Bluetooth.

Music playback does not work smoothly when the sound

source switches from Bluetooth to Chromecast built-in,
AirPlay or Alexa.
• The quality of audio casting and playback are dependent on
the traffic and coverage of the network that connects the
soundbar and your casting devices, such as phones, tablets
and PCs.

Music playback does not resume when the sound source

switches from Bluetooth to TV/HDMI IN, and then back to
Bluetooth.
• The music playback in the Bluetooth device stops when
the sound source switches from Bluetooth to TV / HDMI IN.
When you switch back to the Bluetooth source, start music
playback in the Bluetooth device again.

The soundbar is in the “Offline” status in the Amazon Alexa

app or issues happen to Alexa MRM-related playback.
• To recover the soundbar, restore the soundbar to its factory
settings by pressing and holding , and for more than
5 seconds.

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14. TRADEMARKS

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.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Apple, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. U.S. and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 13.4 or later is
owners. required.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,

HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Amazon, Alexa, and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.
com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ Logo are

trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. 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 Vision, 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.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured

under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, DTS:X, and the DTS:X
logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in
the United States and other countries. © 2021 DTS, Inc. ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED.

Google, Android, Google Play and Chromecast built-in are

trademarks of Google LLC.

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 15. OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE
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
HATT: Open Source, Gregor Krapf-Gunther,
Parkring 3 85748 Garching bei Munchen, Germany
or [email protected] if you have additional
question regarding the open source software in the product.

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without notice.