JBL Authentics 200 & 500 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JBL Authentics speaker. This manual provides step-by-step instructions for setup and operation. Keep this manual for future reference. For the latest software updates, refer to the Software Update section.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. For any questions regarding the speaker, installation, or operation, contact your dealer or support representative, or visit www.jbl.com.

JBL One App

The JBL One app allows you to:

For more details, see "5.1 Connecting to Your Home Network" and "7.1 Playing Through Your Home Network".

Note: A subscription may be required and is not provided by the JBL One app.

Voice Control

If Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are available, you can play your favorite music and control smart home devices hands-free using voice commands. Both assistants can be used simultaneously on this device. Refer to the "6. VOICE ASSISTANTS" chapter for setup and usage instructions.

2. Package Contents

Carefully unpack the box and verify that all the following items are present. If any item is damaged or missing, do not use it and contact your dealer or support representative.

*The length of the power cord and the type of plug vary by region.

3. Product Overview

3.1 Front Panel and Top Panel

1. B (Bluetooth)

2. D (Playback Control)

(Volume Dials)

3. (Moment)

4. Voice Assistant Status LED

Status Google Assistant Amazon Alexa
Active, Listening Solid (white) Solid ring (blue and blue)
Thinking Pulsing (white) Pulsing ring (blue and blue)
Responding Pulsing (white) Changing ring (blue and blue)
Microphone Off Solid (red) Solid (red)

5. Sound Control

6. Status Indicator

7. Microphones

3.2 Rear Panel

1. POWER

2. USB

3. AUX

4. ETHERNET

5. (Microphone for Voice Assistant)

4. Powering On

4.1 Connecting to Power

4.2 Auto Standby

If the speaker remains inactive for more than 10 minutes, it will automatically enter standby mode.

4.3 Auto Wake-Up

In standby mode, the speaker will automatically wake up when:

5. Connecting

5.1 Connecting to Your Home Network

Connect the speaker to your network using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. By registering Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, you can get assistance or control your smart home devices hands-free using voice commands. This also enables Chromecast built-in, Alexa Multi-Room Music, and Alexa Cast. Additionally, with the JBL One app and supported streaming services (AirPlay and Spotify Connect), the speaker allows you to stream music from your smartphone or tablet (see "7.1 Playing Through Your Home Network").

5.1.1 Wi-Fi Connection to Your Home Network

  1. Connect the speaker to a power source. The speaker will enter Wi-Fi setup mode (slow pulsing white light).
  2. Connect your Android™ or iOS device to your home Wi-Fi network. Download the JBL One app.
  3. Launch the JBL One app and follow the in-app instructions to complete the setup.
  4. Status Indicators:
    • Solid green: Speaker detected by the JBL One app.
    • Solid white: Speaker connected to your home network.
  5. You can now stream music from the JBL One app or a streaming service enabled through the JBL One app (see "7.1 Playing Through Your Home Network").

Notes:

5.1.2 Wired Connection to Your Home Network via Ethernet Cable (Optional)

  1. Connect the speaker to your home network using an Ethernet cable (not included).
  2. On your Android or iOS device, download and launch the JBL One app for music streaming and playback control.

Notes:

5.2 Connecting to a Bluetooth Device

Connect the speaker to a Bluetooth device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, and laptop) via Bluetooth.

5.2.1 Pairing a Bluetooth Device

  1. Press the B button to select the Bluetooth source. The indicator will blink white, indicating it is ready for Bluetooth pairing.
  2. Turn on Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device and search for "JBL Authentics 200" or "JBL Authentics 500" within three minutes.
  3. The indicator will turn solid white, indicating a successful connection.

5.2.2 Reconnecting to the Last Device

The Bluetooth device will remain paired when the speaker enters standby mode. The next time the Bluetooth source is activated, the speaker will automatically reconnect to the last active device.

5.2.3 Connecting to Another Bluetooth Device

  1. Press the B button on the speaker. The speaker will enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
  2. Follow step 2 in "5.2.1 Pairing a Bluetooth Device".

Notes:

5.3 Connecting to an External Audio Device

Connect the speaker to an external audio device using a 3.5 mm audio cable (sold separately). Connect one end to the AUX jack on the speaker and the other end to the 3.5 mm audio output jack on the audio device.

Note: After connecting the cable, ensure that music is not playing via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth before starting playback through the audio cable.

6. Voice Assistants

6.1 Setting Up Voice Assistants

Use the JBL One app on your Android or iOS device to set up your voice assistant: Google Assistant, Alexa, or both.

Note: Ensure your Android or iOS device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the speaker.

6.2 Addressing Voice Assistants

When using voice assistants simultaneously, you can use Google Assistant or Alexa to play music, get answers, manage daily tasks, and control smart home devices with your voice.

  1. Ensure the speaker is properly connected to your home network and the microphone is enabled.
  2. Simply say: “Okay, Google” or “Alexa” to begin.
  3. Examples:
    • “Okay, Google, play music.”
    • “Alexa, turn up the volume.”
    • “Alexa, set a timer for 15 minutes.”
    • “Okay, Google, stop playback.”
  4. To pause the voice assistant(s), turn off the microphone (). To resume interaction with the voice assistant(s), turn the microphone back on ().

Notes:

7. Playing Music

Notes:

7.1 Playing Through Your Home Network

Before you begin, ensure:

7.1.1 Playing Through the JBL One App

Stream audio from enabled music services to the speaker using the JBL One app.

  1. On your Android or iOS device, launch the JBL One app, browse available music streaming services to select music, and then start streaming music to the connected speaker.
  2. To exit music playback mode, switch to another source.

Note: A subscription may be required and is not provided by the JBL One app.

Accessing Presets with the (Moment) Button

  1. In the JBL One app, personalize the (Moment) function.
  2. On the speaker, press the button to access your personalized playlist and speaker settings.

7.1.2 Playing Through Chromecast built-in

Stream audio from your Android or iOS device to the speaker via Chromecast built-in.

  1. On your Android or iOS device:
    1. Launch the JBL One app and ensure you have enabled the Chromecast built-in service.
    2. On a Chromecast-enabled device, play music, tap the icon, and select the connected speaker.
  2. To exit music playback mode, switch to another source.

7.1.3 Playing Through AirPlay

Stream audio from your iOS device to the speaker via AirPlay.

  1. On your iOS device, swipe down from the top-right corner to access Control Center. Tap the icon, select the connected speaker, and then start streaming audio in an app.
  2. To exit music playback mode, switch to another source.

7.1.4 Playing Through Alexa Cast

If the speaker is connected to the Alexa Cast app, you can stream music from your Amazon Music library to the speaker.

  1. On your Android or iOS device, launch the JBL One app and ensure you have enabled the Amazon Alexa service.
  2. Launch the Amazon Alexa app to start playing music.
  3. Open the Amazon Music app to access your Amazon Music library.
  4. Ensure you are streaming music from the same Alexa account that you enabled in the JBL One app. Refer to the Amazon Alexa app for more information.

7.1.5 Playing Dolby Atmos Music

The Authentics 500 model supports Dolby Atmos® sound effects. When playing Dolby audio content during Wi-Fi streaming, the Dolby Atmos effect is automatically applied to create a truly immersive 3D sound experience.

Notes:

7.1.6 Multi-Room Playback

With multi-room playback, you can stream music from your Android or iOS device to multiple Chromecast / AirPlay / Alexa-enabled speakers.

7.2 Playing from a Bluetooth Source

Stream audio from a Bluetooth device to the speaker via Bluetooth.

  1. Ensure the speaker is properly connected to the Bluetooth device (see "5.2 Connecting to a Bluetooth Device").
  2. Press the B button to select the Bluetooth source.
  3. Start playing audio on the Bluetooth device.
  4. Alternatively, press the D button on the speaker to control playback.

Note: If you start streaming music via Wi-Fi, music streaming via Bluetooth will pause.

7.3 Controlling Music Playback

Control playback while streaming music via the JBL One app, Chromecast built-in, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Alexa Cast, AirPlay, or Bluetooth.

Note: Music control is not available in AUX mode.

7.4 Playing from an AUX Source

Play music from an external audio device using a 3.5 mm audio cable.

  1. Ensure the speaker is properly connected to the external audio device (see "5.3 Connecting to an External Audio Device").
  2. Ensure that music streaming via Bluetooth and your home network is paused.
  3. Start playing audio on the external audio device.
  4. Adjust the volume on the external audio device or the speaker.

Note: If the external audio device does not play sound, try disconnecting and reconnecting the audio cable.

8. Settings

8.1 Sound Adjustment

8.1.1 Sound Control

Adjust the equalizer settings for a personalized sound experience using the JBL One app or the dials on the speaker.

Note: Sound settings in the app and on the speaker are synchronized.

8.1.2 Auto Calibration

To optimize sound quality for your unique listening environment, the speaker automatically calibrates itself every time you connect it to a power source and start playing music. Auto calibration takes three minutes. If music playback stops before auto calibration is complete, it will resume after you restart music playback.

Note: Automatic auto calibration will be disabled after the microphone is turned off.

8.2 Software Update

When the speaker is connected to the internet via your home network, its software will automatically update to the latest version.

8.3 Restoring Factory Settings

To restore the factory default settings, press and hold the D and buttons simultaneously for more than 10 seconds. After restoring factory settings, the speaker will automatically turn off and restart.

9. Product Specifications

Authentics 200

General Specifications

Audio Specifications

USB Specifications

Wireless Connectivity Specifications

Dimensions

Authentics 500

General Specifications

Audio Specifications

USB Specifications

Wireless Connectivity Specifications

Dimensions

10. Troubleshooting

Never attempt to repair the unit yourself. If you encounter problems using the unit, check the following points before contacting support. For additional troubleshooting tips, visit https://product.jbl.com/AUTHENTICS-200.html or https://product.jbl.com/AUTHENTICS-500.html.

System

Bluetooth

Wi-Fi Network

Voice Assistants

Playback

11. Trademarks

Bluetooth®

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ Logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Google, Android, Google Play, and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC. Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries. Availability and performance of certain features, services, and applications are device and network dependent and may not be available in all areas.

Amazon, Alexa, and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Alexa is not available in all languages and countries.

Works with Apple AirPlay

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. Apple, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

To control this AirPlay 2-enabled speaker, iOS 13.4 or later is required.

Spotify

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 Atmos®

Dolby, 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.

ROON READY

Being Roon Ready means that HARMAN uses Roon streaming technology, for an incredible user interface, simple setup, rocksolid daily reliability, and the highest levels of audio performance, without compromise.

12. Open Source Software License Notice

This product contains open-source software licensed under the GPL. For your convenience, the source code and instructions are also available at https://harman-webpages.s3.amazonaws.com/Harman_One_OS_A_package_license_list.htm. Contact us at:

Harman Deutschland GmbH
ATTN: Open Source, Gregor Krapf-Gunther, Parkring 3
85748 Garching bei Munchen, Germany

or OpenSourceSupport@Harman.com if you have further questions regarding the open-source software.

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