JBL Cinema SB350 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this JBL product. The JBL Cinema SB350 powered soundbar speaker system is a complete, integrated sound system that will create an extraordinarily realistic cinema experience in your own living room. The powered soundbar unit can mount on a wall or sit on a shelf and comes complete with all of the cables required to connect it to your TV, your cable/satellite tuner and disc player. The wireless subwoofer unit supplies all of your entertainment’s drama and impact, and can be placed anywhere without needing to be connected to the soundbar unit. We’re confident that this JBL system will provide every note of enjoyment that you expect – and when the time comes to purchase additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you’ll choose JBL products. This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to set up, connect and adjust your new speaker system. For more in-depth information, please go to our website: www.jbl.com.
Items included
Panel
Top Panel Controls
Power Button: The Power button toggles the JBL CINEMA SB350 between ON and Standby. When the JBL CINEMA SB350 is in Standby mode (the button LED indicator is amber), press this button to turn the system ON (the button LED indicator turns white). The subwoofer will remain on for approximately ten minutes after the soundbar goes into Standby mode. If the system is in MUTE mode, the power indicator will also blink white.
Auto turn-on: The JBL CINEMA SB350 has a signal detector that automatically turns the unit ON when it senses an audio signal on the HDMI® input or paired Bluetooth source (when using HDMI, TV must support HDMI ARC). The auto turn-on mode gets activated for analog or optical inputs only when the JBL CINEMA SB350 detects an audio signal on the input it was on before going into automatic Standby mode.
Source Button: The Source can be changed by pressing the Source Selection Button. Cycle through options to select your preferred Source in this order: AUX > OPTICAL > HDMI ARC > AUX.
Volume Up/Down Buttons: Press the ( – ) button to reduce the volume, press the ( + ) button to increase the volume.
Surround Mode Button: The surround mode button turns Harman Display Surround processing ON and OFF. The surround mode indicator turns amber when Harman Display Surround is active and turns white when Harman Display Surround is not active (normal stereo sound – see page 10 for more details).
Bluetooth® (BT): The Bluetooth button is used to set the JBL CINEMA SB350 into Bluetooth mode. You can pair the system with Bluetooth-enabled devices using this button (see page 9).
REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
- Power switch
- Power input AC
- HDMI ARC TV
- Subwoofer wireless pairing button and LED indicator
- Wall / Table EQ
- Analog Audio in
- Optical Audio in
- USB port
Power Switch: The power switch turns the JBL CINEMA SB350 ON/OFF. This switch must be turned on before you can operate the system. Once this switch is turned on, the system will enter Standby mode (the top-panel power indicator will be amber).
Power Input AC: Connect the supplied AC power cable to this input.
HDMI TV (ARC): Connect your television to this input using the supplied HDMI® cable only if your television HDMI input supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature, the audio signal from the television will be automatically sent back to the soundbar with this single cable. If your television does not support ARC, you need to use the optical or analog connections based on your television’s compatibility. Please refer to your television user guide to confirm HDMI ARC support.
Pairing Button and LED: Press the Pairing button to initiate wireless pairing between the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer. See Pairing the Units for Wireless Operation, on page 9 for more information.
EQ Switch: Use this switch to adjust the soundbar’s bass for either wall or table mounting.
Aux input (Analog Audio in): You can connect an analog audio device to the CINEMA SB350 by using the supplied 3.5 mm to RCA cable.
Optical (Digital Audio in): If your TV, disc player or cable/satellite tuner has an optical digital output, use the included optical cable to connect it here. Once a Dolby Digital audio stream is sensed by the soundbar, its Dolby Digital decoding becomes active.
USB Port: For software update only.
SUBWOOFER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Power Indicator: When the subwoofer is in standby mode the LED indicator is amber. When the system is turned ON the LED indicator becomes white.
Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver’s piston-like action moves in and out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar. If the subwoofer were to play out-of-phase with the soundbar speakers, some of the sound waves produced by the subwoofer or soundbar could be canceled, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of the speakers in the room. Refer page 8, for more information.
Wireless Pairing button and LED indicator:
Press this button to initiate wireless pairing between the subwoofer and the soundbar. See Pairing the Units for Wireless Operation, on page 9, for more information.
- The LED lights blue continuously when the subwoofer is on and linked to the soundbar.
- The LED slowly flashes blue when the subwoofer is on and the wireless link is not established between the subwoofer and the soundbar.
- The LED rapidly flashes blue during the wireless pairing process.
- Power Input AC: Connect the supplied AC power cable to this input.
Remote Control Functions
The following command buttons are included with the remote control:
- Power on/Standby
- Bluetooth
- HDMI ARC
- Aux-In (Analog)
- Optical (Digital)
- Audio Feedback
- Mute
- Volume +/-
- Subwoofer Volume +/-
- Harman Display Surround
- Stereo
- Harman Volume
Power on/Standby: To bring the JBL CINEMA SB350 to operational mode from Standby mode, press the Power button (the power indicator on the JBL CINEMA SB350 will turn white). To put the system in the Standby mode, press the power button while the system is switched ON (the power indicator on the JBL CINEMA SB350 will turn amber). If you do not press the Power button, the JBL CINEMA SB350 will automatically go into Standby mode approximately 10 minutes after the audio input signal stops.
Bluetooth: This button is used to set the soundbar into Bluetooth mode. It is also the same button that will be used to pair your system with Bluetooth-enabled devices. Use a Short Press to switch to Bluetooth source. Press and hold to make the unit go into pairing mode
HDMI® ARC: Press this button to select an HDMI TV source.
Aux-In (Analog): Press this button to select an Analog source.
Optical (Digital): Press this button to select a Digital source.
Audio Feedback: The Audio Feedback button on the remote control enables/disables audio feedback. When enabled, this feature will add an audible tone to help you recognize when these other features are engaged:
- Bluetooth
- Harman Volume on/off
- Subwoofer volume control
- Audio feedback on/off
Mute: Press the mute button to mute the sound, press the mute button again or any Volume button to release the mute control.
Volume +/-: Press the “+” button to increase volume; press the “–” button to decrease volume.
Subwoofer Volume +/-: The Bass +/- buttons on the remote control increase and decrease the subwoofer levels.
PLACING THE JBL CINEMA SB350
If your TV is placed on a table, you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of the TV stand, centered with the TV screen. As long as the surface of the table is flat, the soundbar will rest on its metal feet.
Wall-mounting the soundbar
- Determine the location for the soundbar on the wall.
- Hold the bracket against the wall as a template and mark the locations of the wall-mount bracket holes on the wall. The three holes should be evenly spaced 7-1/16″ (18cm) apart, and the bracket slots are designed to accept 4mm screws. Make sure that the holes are at the same height. See the illustration above. Mark three bracket hole locations: 7-1/16″ (18cm) apart.
- Making sure that the bracket’s flat side is against the wall, attach the wall-mount bracket to the wall at the locations you marked, using hardware that is appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. Note that the soundbar weighs 7.3 lb (3.3kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight.
- After reading the Connections section on page 6, connect all cables to the soundbar.
Subwoofer placement The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical position relative to the other speakers in the system. While it is true that, in general, our ears do not hear directional sounds at the low frequencies where subwoofers operate, remember that – when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room – the reflections, standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the subwoofer system’s overall performance. As a result, the specific location of the subwoofer in the room becomes important to the amount and quality of bass that is produced.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the subwoofer’s rear panel is at least 150 mm or 6″ away from the wall to allow for proper operation
Operation
Turning the JBL CINEMA SB350 ON and OFF
Manually: First, make certain that the rear panel power switch is turned ON. Then, short press the JBL CINEMA SB350’s Power button either on the soundbar or the remote. To put the JBL CINEMA SB350 into Standby manually, short press the Power button either on the soundbar or the remote again.
Auto turn-off: The JBL CINEMA SB350 will automatically enter into Standby mode if no audio signal is detected at any of its source input connections for approximately 10 minutes.
Auto turn-on: The JBL CINEMA SB350 has a signal detector that automatically turns the unit ON when it senses an audio signal on the HDMI® input or paired Bluetooth source (when using HDMI, TV must support HDMI ARC). The auto turn-on mode gets activated for analog or optical inputs only when the JBL CINEMA SB350 detects an audio signal on the input it was on before going into automatic Standby mode.
Pairing the Subwoofer to the soundbar
Operating through Bluetooth®
- Confirm that the JBL CINEMA SB350 is in the Bluetooth pairing mode (the
- Bluetooth button LED will be flashing blue). If the LED is not flashing blue, press and hold the Bluetooth button until its LED starts flashing blue.
- Place your Bluetooth-streaming device in pairing mode.
- Use your device’s Bluetooth-pairing menu to pair it with the JBL CINEMA.
Troubleshooting
| Problems | Solutions |
| if the soundbar does not turn On | • Check if the soundbar power supply’s AC cord is plugged into a working AC outlet and that the power supply is plugged into the soundbar. |
| if the subwoofer does not turn On | • Check if the subwoofer’s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet.
• Press the Power switch of the subwoofer.
• Check if the subwoofer’s AC fuse has blown. See Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls. |
| if there is no sound coming from both the soundbar and the subwoofer | • Check if soundbar is ON (the Power Indicator should be white).
• Check if the cable connecting the TV or other source component to soundbar is properly connected at both ends.
• Check if the soundbar’s Source Selector is set to the correct source and that source is playing an audio signal.
• Check if the system is not muted. If the system is muted, press the volume buttons to un-mute the system.
• Check if the soundbar’s volume is not turned all the way down (the lowest setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system). |
| if there is no sound coming only from the subwoofer | • Check if the Subwoofer Volume Control is not turned all the way down using the remote control.
• Check if the wireless connection is still active (Blue LED constant in the back of the subwoofer). if the LeD is flashing blue, then restart the pairing process.
• Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar. The maximum wireless operation distance is 50 feet (15.3 m). |
| if the soundbar’s sound is distorted | • Check the source component to see if the distortion is coming from it, and not from soundbar. |
| if there is sound from the system, even when the soundbar’s volume is turned all the way up | • If the TV or source component is connected via a variable output, check its instructions if the output is not turned down too low. |
| if the bass output is not loud enough | • Turn up the subwoofer’s volume using the remote control.
• Move the subwoofer at a corner of the room.
• Move the subwoofer closer to the seating location. |
| The volume is reset when i turn on the soundbar | • This is actually an inbuilt feature of the soundbar. If the soundbar is playing at more than 50 percent of maximum volume and the power is turned off, the volume of the soundbar is automatically reset to 50 percent of the maximum volume when the system is turned On. |
| my TV is On and my SB350 is in Standby. When i switch off my television, it turns my SB350 On | • This is actually related to some issue on some television having wrong Hot Plug Detection (HPD) protocol. you can activate/deactivate HPD protocol by pressing the Surround and Volume buttons simultaneously. |
Specifications
- Frequency response: 45Hz – 20kHz
- Maximum SPL: 100dB
- JBL Cinema SB350 includes two-way, dual driver left and right speaker modules, each with two 55mm (2.25″) full range drivers and a 32mm (1.25″) dome tweeter
- Wireless, powered subwoofer with a 165mm (6.5″) driver in a ported enclosure
- Total Cinema SB350 amplifier power: 320W max
- Dolby® Digital Decoding
- One HDMI® output with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
- Bluetooth® connectivity
- One stereo analog-audio input
- One optical digital input
- One USB port for software update
- Dimensions: Soundbar (L x W x H): 39.4″ x 2.4″ x 3.1″ (1000 x 62 x 78mm)
- Weight: 7.3lb (3.3kg)
- Subwoofer (L x W x H): 9.5″ x 9.5″ x 12.6″ (242 x 242 x 320mm)
- Weight: 10.6lb (4.8kg)
FAQS
Does this unit come with all necessary cables? I.e the obvious power and also optical?
Yes, mine came with all the cables, 2 power cables, rca, optical. The subwoofer is blue tooth to the other speaker, so no communication cable to connect both units.
how can i use software update through usb?
If there is some way to up date this thing I’d like to know also . I’ve never been so dissatisfied with a piece of electronic equipment
What is the biggest difference between Cinema SB350 and Cinema SB400
The soundbar is a little smaller as well. SB400 is for a larger room..
does this have jbl connect+ where it can connect with other jbl speakers?
like said it does work at all i got rip off
Does this come with the necessary cables?
Don’t buy it cracking speaker bad model.
How can you tell if Harman volume is On, Volume up or down? Not much info on this in the manual.
You don’t,I think the front jbl is supposed to be lit when on.Mines not.Bass is deep sound is good.Just roll with it.Rock on.
Can You tell me the exactly bar sizes? No assembled.
The sound bar is 38″ ,the sub is10x13″
Can the subwoofer be wired
This subwoofer will only function virelessly.
Can You tell me the exactly bar sizes?
The sound bar is 38″ ,the sub is10x13″
Can the subwoofer be wired
This subwoofer will only function virelessly.
is the unit is auto volt?
It does not work at all do not buy it all
Can i connect this soundbar without sub woofer to harman kardon 151 receiver as a center speaker?
Yes with a 1/8th jack. Be careful on volume level. Sound bar already has a bilt in amp and your looking to drive it with a receiver with an amp.
Can I just hook up the speakers via Bluetooth to my tv?
The blue tooth connection is just between the long speaker and the sub woofer, and connects with an optical, single wire from TV to speaker
Does this product support jbl link? jbl link allows easy pairing with other jbl bluetooth speakers.
Stay away from this model. Have had nothing but problems connecting to Bluetooth devices, even the woofer was hard to connect and would not stay connected.
Does this have digital optical input?
Yes it does. Save your this one was a flop.
is it made in china?
Yes JBL SB 350 is made in China.
