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JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar

JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-product

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this JBL product!
Thank you for purchasing the JBL Boost TV. The JBL Boost TV is designed to bring fun and excitement to your home entertainment system. We urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual, which describes the product and includes step-by-step instructions to help you set up and get started.
CONTACT US: If you have any questions about JBL Boost TV, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our website at: www.JBL.com.
Included items

  • 1 x JBL Boost TV
  • 1 x Remote Control
  • 1 x Optical Cable
  • 1 x Analog Aux Cable
  • 1 x Power Cable
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide
  • 1 x Safety Sheet

TOP PANEL CONTROLSJBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-1

  • Bluetooth (see Bluetooth section)
    • Switches to Bluetooth source
    • Adds a new Bluetooth device
  • Harman Display Surround (see Virtual Surround Section)
    • Toggles virtual surround on/off
  • Volume Down
    • reduces the speaker volume
  • Power
    • toggles between power ON and STANDBY mode
  • Volume Up
    • Increases the speaker volume
  • JBL Connect (See JBL Connect section)
    • Engages the speaker in JBL Connect pairing mode
  • TV Input/SoundShift™ (see JBL SoundShift section)
    • switches to TV input
    • Toggles JBL SoundShift ON/OFF

NOTE: To MUTE press both Volume Up and Volume Down at the same time.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSJBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-2

  • Optical
    • Digital audio input
  • Aux
    • Analog audio input
  • Power
    • Connection for JBL Boost TV power supply
  • Software
    • Mini USB connection for manual software updates only. If a new software update is released, JBL will notify you if your product is registered at www.JBL.com NOTE: JBL Boost TV is designed to support one audio connection at a time, see the “Connecting to your TV” section for more information.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSJBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-3

  • Power
    • Toggles between power ON and STANDBY mode
  • Bluetooth (see Bluetooth section)
    • Switches to Bluetooth source
    • Adds a new Bluetooth device
  • TV/SoundShift™ (see JBL SoundShift section)
    • Switches to TV input
    • Toggles JBL SoundShift ON/OFF
  • JBL Connect (See JBL Connect section)
    • Engages the speaker in JBL Connect pairing mode
  • Audio Feedback (see Audio Feedback section)
    • Enables audible tones for certain functions
  • Volume Up
    • Increases the speaker volume
  • Volume Down
    • Reduces the speaker volume
  • Mute
    • Mutes the speaker volume
  • Harman Display Surround (see Virtual Surround Section)
    • Toggles virtual surround on/off

OPERATION

Connecting to your TV
Follow these instructions to properly connect your system.JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-4

  1. Connect directly each of your source devices such as your cable box or gaming system directly to your TV. These may be HDMI connections on most HDTVs.
  2. Observe your TV audio output connections—there may be an AUX (also called analog or headphone) or Optical (also called digital) connection, or both. According to what is available on your television, connect ONLY the AUX or Optical cable provided with the JBL Boost TV directly from your TV to the product.
    NOTE: JBL Boost TV is designed to support a single audio connection from your TV. If there is an option for Optical or Aux, select the Optical connection—this supports Dolby® Digital for HDTV movies.
  3. Connect the provided power JBL Boost TV power cable to a power outlet.
  4. Turn on your TV JBL Boost TV using your remote control.
    NOTE: Your TV may have settings to disable the internal TV speakers, or enable an external speaker like JBL Boost TV. Please refer to your TV user manual or settings menu.

USING BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth is a wireless connection that will help you to wirelessly stream any music from your mobile device to your JBL Boost TV. You can pair up to 3 Bluetooth devices at the same time.JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-5

  1. Press the Bluetooth button on the top panel or remote control. The button light will blink slowly, indicating that there is no connected Bluetooth device. If you have never paired a Bluetooth device before, the JBL BOOST TV will enter pairing mode directly, which is indicated by the button light fast blinking. Skip step 2 for the first time you pair a Bluetooth device.
  2. Press the Bluetooth button again to enter pairing mode. This is indicated by a fast blinking button light.
  3. Open your Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, then locate and select JBL BOOST TV.
  4. Test the connection by streaming music from your device to your JBL Boost TV.
  5. To add an additional Bluetooth device (up to 3), repeat steps 2 & 4.
  6. To clear all connections, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 5 seconds.

NOTE: If you have more than one Bluetooth device paired at one time, one device may interrupt/override another device simply by pressing “PLAY”.

USING JBL SOUNDSHIFT™

JBL SoundShift is a new technology that allows you to seamlessly switch between your TV and your wireless Bluetooth device. This helps to you watch TV and use your Bluetooth device at the same time without reaching for the remote control to switch between the two devices.JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-6

  1. Confirm that you have paired at least one Bluetooth device to JBL Boost TV (See “Using Bluetooth” section).
  2. Press the TV button on the Remote Control or Top-panel buttons until the LED turns BLUE. This color indicates that JBL SoundShift is ON.
  3. Play sound from your TV through your JBL Boost TV in a normal manner.
  4. Press PLAY on your mobile device to stream music. You will hear the Bluetooth audio “break in” over your TV sound.
  5. Press PAUSE on your mobile device. You will hear the audio automatically switch back to your TV.

USING JBL CONNECT

JBL Connect lets you wirelessly daisy chain multiple speakers. JBL Connect requires an additional compatible speaker like JBL Flip 3, JBL Xtreme, or JBL Pulse 2. For more information, please visit our website at www.jbl.comJBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-7

  1. Confirm that you have paired at least one Bluetooth device to JBL Boost TV
  2. Press the JBL Connect button on the remote control or the top-panel button on JBL Boost TV.
  3. Press the JBL Connect button on your other JBL speaker.
  4. Stream music from your wireless device. You will hear sound on both speakers
  5. The volume is synchronized between the two devices—turning the volume up or down on one device will affect the other.
  6. To disable JBL Connect, turn off the second device.
    NOTE: JBL Connect supports Bluetooth audio streaming only. Audio from the wired TV input will not stream to the second JBL device.

USING AUDIO FEEDBACK

Audio feedback enables audible tones to indicate certain product features. When Audio feedback is ON, you will hear tones for specific actions on the JBL Boost TV:

  1. Bluetooth Pairing is ON.
  2. Bluetooth device is connected
  3. JBL Connect paring is ON
  4. JBL Connect device is connected
  5. JBL SoundShift On/Off

USING VIRTUAL SURROUND

Harman Display Surround brings rich virtual surround sound to your home entertainment experience. Turn Harman Display Surround ON when you are watching movies for a wide, spacious sound effect.JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-8

  1. To turn Harman Display Surround ON, press the button on the remote control or the top panel.
  2. The button light is off for Harman Display Surround OFF, White for ON.

USING YOUR OWN TV REMOTE CONTROL (TV REMOTE LEARNING)JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar-9

You can use your own TV remote control to command JBL Boost TV. For example, when you press POWER ON, you will turn on your TV and JBL Boost TV at the same time. This simplifies your system helps you keep your TV and speaker in sync.

  1. Confirm that JBL Boost TV is ON
  2. Press and hold the top-panel Harman Display Surround Button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes amber. If the LED does not flash, release the button and try again.
  3. press the JBL Boost TV top-panel VOLUME UP button
  4. Aim the TV remote at the front of the JBL boost TV and slowly press the VOLUME UP button on the TV remote until the Harman Display Surround button flashes white for one second. This indicates that the programming operation has been successful.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for VOLUME DOWN, POWER, and MUTE (to mute the JBL Boost TV, press VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons at the same time).
  6. To exit the learning mode (at any time or when the learning is complete), press and hold the Harman Display Surround button until the amber LED stops flashing.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your JBL Boost TV does not perform the way you think it should, check whether the problem is covered in this section before contacting you a dealer or a JBL representative.

Problems Solutions
If the speaker does not turn ON Check if the speaker power supply’s AC cord is plugged into a working AC outlet and that the power supply is plugged into the speaker.
If there is no sound coming from the speaker Check the power is set to ON, then check to see if the volume is turned up.

 

Check if your TV has certain settings to enable the audio connection.

If there is NO sound from the system, even when the speaker’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.

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FAQS

Is this a good speaker for dialogue enhancement?

Perfect for dialogue. 7/10 for movies

will it connect to charge 3?

No.

Does this come with wall mount?

No it does not come with a wall mount.

Do you sell the remote? Mine broke quickly.

You will need to call them to order the remote. It’s not available online on their website.

Can you use your TV remote to change the volume level or must you use the soundbar remote to do that?

It’s possible to link modern TV remote volume control and the same on JBL, altho the JBL control only controls the JBL speaker volume and not the TV speakers.

How would this work in a back yard outdoor theater just purchased a projector and made a screen

It should work just fine. Remember it needs an electrical outlet.

What is the wattage?

Check the website for that kind of info. It plays loud enough for an enclosed room.

Will the boost connect to a charge 3 ?

Unfortunately, it will not connect to the Boost TV

Does it come with batteries ?

No. The speaker plugs into the wall

Can this sync with the jbl xtreme similar to how you might sync two jbl bluetooth speakers?

Yes, you can

Does the automatic on /off work with the analog input too?

yes it does

Will this bluetooth to my TV?

Yes. Assuming your tv has Bluetooth.

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