JBL Bar 500MK2 Quick Start Guide

Online Support

For comprehensive support, including the owner's manual, visit: www.jbl.com

What's in the Box

The package includes:

• Soundbar unit
• Subwoofer unit
• Power cord (quantity and plug type vary by region)
• HDMI cable
• Remote control
• AAA batteries (x2)
• Wall mounting brackets (x2)
• Screws and anchors
• Quick Start Guide

Wall Mounting

Instructions for mounting the soundbar on a wall are provided, including diagrams showing measurements and screw placement.

Connecting Your Soundbar

Detailed connection diagrams are provided for both eARC TV and ARC TV setups, illustrating how to connect the soundbar to your television using HDMI cables.

Powering On

Instructions for powering on the soundbar and subwoofer are included.

Sound Calibration

A step-by-step guide for sound calibration is provided, involving placement of the soundbar and subwoofer, and using the remote control to initiate the calibration process.

Using the JBL One App

Connect your Android or iOS device to your Wi-Fi network and follow the JBL One app instructions to complete the speaker setup. The app is available on Google Play and the App Store.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Model: BAR 500MK2 (soundbar unit), BAR 500MK2 SUB (subwoofer unit)
• Sound system: 5.1 channel
• Power supply: 100 - 240 V AC, ~ 50/60 Hz
• Total speaker output power*: 750 W (Max. @THD 1%)
• Soundbar output power**: 450 W (Max. @THD 1%)
• Subwoofer output power***: 300 W (Max. @THD 1%)
• Soundbar transducers: 5 x (42 x 80) mm racetrack drivers, 4 x 0.75" (20 mm) tweeters
• Subwoofer transducer: 10" (260 mm)
• Networked standby power: <2.0 W
• Operating temperature: 0 °C - 45 °C

HDMI Specifications

• HDMI video input: 1
• HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, eARC): 1
• HDMI HDCP version: 2.3
• HDR pass through: HDR10+, Dolby Vision

Audio Specifications

• Frequency response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB)
• Audio inputs: Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback available in US version only)

USB Specifications (Audio playback for US version only)

• USB port: Type A
• USB rating: 5 V DC, 0.5 A
• Supported file formats: mp3
• MP3 codec: MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3

Wireless Specifications

• Bluetooth version: v5.3
• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.5
• 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 (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
• 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)
• 2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range: 2406 - 2474 MHz
• 2.4G wireless transmitter power: <10 dBm (EIRP)
• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 5.15 - 5.35 GHz, 5.470 - 5.725 GHz, 5.725-5.825 GHz
• 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: 5.15 - 5.25 GHz <23 dBm, 5.25 -5.35 GHz & 5.470 - 5.725 GHz <20 dBm, 5.725 - 5.825 GHz <14 dBm (EIRP)
• Note: Band 5.6 - 5.64 GHz will be disabled when shipped to Australia / New Zealand.

Dimensions

• Main soundbar dimensions (W x H x D): 940 x 50.5 x 104 mm / 37" x 2.0" x 4.1"
• Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D): 325 x 400 x 325 mm / 12.8" x 15.7" x 12.8"
• Soundbar weight: 2.9 kg / 6.5 lbs
• Subwoofer weight: 8.1 kg / 17.8 lbs
• Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 1020 x 395 x 490 mm / 40.2" x 15.6" x 19.3"
• Packaging weight: 18.0 kg / 39.68 lbs (EMEA/UK/AU/NZ); 15.86 kg / 34.97 lbs (Others)
• RMS @THD 1%: 375 W | ** RMS @THD 1%: 225 W | *** RMS @THD 1%: 150 W