JBL Cinema SB550 Quick Start Guide

What's in the Box

The box contains the following items:

• Soundbar
• Subwoofer
• Power cords (quantity and plug type vary by region)
• Remote control
• AAA batteries (x2)
• Mounting brackets (x2)
• Screws (x2)
• Wall mounting screws (x2)
• User Manual

Wall Mounting

Follow these steps to mount the soundbar on the wall:

1. Mark the desired position for the soundbar on the wall.
2. Attach the mounting brackets to the wall using appropriate screws. Ensure the brackets are level and securely fastened.
3. Slide the soundbar onto the brackets.
4. Ensure the soundbar is stable and properly aligned.

Note: The soundbar dimensions are 950 x 64 x 80 mm (37.4" x 2.5" x 3.1").

Connections

Connect your soundbar to your TV and other devices:

• HDMI ARC: Connect the soundbar to the TV's HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable.
• Optical: Connect the soundbar to the TV's optical audio output using an optical cable.
• Bluetooth: Pair your Bluetooth-enabled devices with the soundbar.
• USB: For service purposes only in some regions.

Power On

Connect the power cords to the soundbar and subwoofer, and then plug them into a power outlet. The soundbar will automatically go into standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Bluetooth Pairing

To pair your Bluetooth device:

1. Press the Bluetooth button on the remote control.
2. On your mobile device, go to Bluetooth settings, search for "JBL CINEMA SB550", and select it to connect. The indicator light will turn solid blue when connected.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Model: CINEMA SB550
• Sound system: 3.1 channel
• Power supply: 100 - 240 V AC, ~ 50/60 Hz
• Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%): 250 W
• Soundbar output power (Max @THD 1%): 150 W
• Subwoofer output power (Max. @THD 1%): 100 W
• Soundbar transducer: 3x (45 x 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2x 13 mm tweeters
• Subwoofer transducer: 5.25" (133 mm), wireless subwoofer
• Standby power: < 0.5 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45 °C

HDMI Specification

• HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel): 1
• HDMI HDCP version: 1.4

Audio Specification

• Frequency response: 45 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
• Audio inputs: 1 Optical, Bluetooth and USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)

USB Specification

• USB port: Type A
• USB rating: 5V DC, 0.5A

Wireless Specification

• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
• Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
• Bluetooth Max. transmitting power: <10 dBm (EIRP)
• Bluetooth modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
• 2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range: 2402 - 2481 MHz
• 2.4G wireless transmitter power: <10 dBm (EIRP)
• 2.4G wireless modulation: GFSK

Dimensions

• Soundbar dimensions (W x H x D): 950 x 64 x 80 mm / 37.4" x 2.5" x 3.1"
• Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D): 200 x 324 x 250 mm / 7.9" x 12.8" x 9.9"
• Soundbar weight: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs
• Subwoofer weight: 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs
• Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 1025 x 235 x 397 mm / 40.4" x 9.3" x 15.6"
• Packaging weight: 8.8 kg / 19.4 lbs

Online Support

For more information and support, visit the official JBL website:

www.jbl.com