Rallybar S - Soundbar JBL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Rallybar S JBL

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Congratulations on your purchase! This manual includes information about “RALLYBAR S”, “RALLYBAR” and “RALLYBAR XL” speakers. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual, which describes general installation guidelines and operation instructions. Please note that proper installation of mobile audio and video components require qualified experience with mechanical and electrical procedures. If you do not have the knowledge and tools to successfully perform this installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized JBL dealer about your installation options.

1x Soundbar 2x Short M8 screws2x Security cables 2x Short M5 screws 1xSmall Wrench 2x Long M5 screws1 x L- Small Allen wrench 2x M5 screw nuts1xT-handle hex wrench 4X Flat washers2x Straps with Velcro 2X C -Clamps (2")1X G -Clamp 2X C -Clamps (1.75")1x Keychain 2X Thick rubber strips (for 1.5" pole)1x 12ft (3.66m) power/ground wire harness 2x Thin rubber strips (for 2" &1.75" pole)2x Rubber top covers 1x Quick start guide 2x Mount cleats 1x Safety sheet &warranty card

3. PRODUCT INSTALLATION

3.2 Product Mounting

3) Mounting Steps Step 1 -Choose cleat mounting positions on soundbar. Note: There are 4 (RALLYBAR /RALLYBAR S), or 8 (RALLYBAR XL) mounting positions for left cleat and right cleat;RALLYBAR&RALLYBAR S

Step 2-put cleat on soundbar MOUNT-1-CLEAT

Step 3-Choose C-Clamps and rubbers based on your pole size.Option 1:

270° 180° 90° Remarks: JBL logo badge is rotatable.Step 5-Safety Cable Loose the safety cable screws SAFETY CABLE

Tight the safety cable screws SAFETY CABLE

Note: Before using the L-hex wrench to tighten the cable, please make sure the distance is over 2"(50mm) from the cable end. SAFETY CABLE >2"(50mm)

Power: Connect the red +12V power wire in the wire harness to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery. The wire harness includes an inline 25A ATC fuse (RALLYBAR&RALLYABR S) or 40A ATC fuse (RALLYBAR XL), and 5/16" ring terminals. The ring terminals can be cut off if they’re not needed, but the fuse should always be kept within 18"(457mm) of the batteryGround: Connect the black GND wire in the wire harness to bare metal of the vehicle’s chassis, such as at a seat belt bolt. NOTE: 1. Use the provided power wire harness only 2. If possible, remove any paint from the chassis for best contact. It is recommended to use a star washer below the ring connector for a secure connection; 2. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short.Plug-in: Plug the power connector into the “Power” port on side of the speaker.4

WIRING BatteryChassis ground (–) RALLYBAR / RALLYBAR S-25ARALLYBAR XL-40AFuse holder18"(46cm) 4.2 Power onMain Power Switch: Press the main power switch on the side panel to turn on and turn off the speaker. Once turn on the main power, the Power button(on the bottom backlight will be white color and start to get slow flash, which shows the speaker is on Deep standby mode. POWER ON Off

Note: on the Deep standby mode, only the MAP Light can be turned on/off by short pressing light button.Press Power button: Press the power button, the backlight of the power button will become constant white, which shows that the speaker is on operation mode. POWER ON

OffMain power switch is off White (Flashing)Main power switch is on- (Deep standby mode) White (Constant)Operation mode on Red (Constant) (15 seconds)Protection: OVP/UVP/OTP

1. USB• Connect to a USB storage device.2. Aux-in• Connect to an external audio device through a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied).3. Aux-out• Connect to a secondary soundbar, amplified Subwoofer through a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied)4. Power • Connect to vehicle battery.5. Main Power Switch• Press to switch power on and power off. is power on, is power off.6. Input Level• Provides 3 different Gain settings when use AUX-IN to connect with head unit: 2V, 4V, and 6V. (2Vrms: 0.35Vrms - 2Vrms; 4Vrms: 0.7Vrms - 4Vrms; 6Vrms: 1.05Vrms - 6Vrms)5.2 Bottom Panel

5 6 7NO. BUTTON Short Press Long press Press to decrease the volume level step by stepdecreasing volume continually (Press and hold 1 second) Press to play or pause the music.; Press twice to play the next track.;Press three times to play the previous track. Press to increase the volume level step by stepIncreasing volume continually (Press and hold 1 second)5

NO. BUTTON Short Press Long press Press to switch MAP lights based on sequence: 100% brightness -> 50%brightness -> OFFPress and hold for 2 seconds to switch light show patterns based on sequence: Rock -> Flow -> Cross -> Ripple -> Flash -> Static1 -> Static2 -> Mix -> DIY -> OFF Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.Press and hold for 5seconds to disconnect all Bluetooth devices and enter Bluetooth pairing mode Press to switch between Operation mode and Deep standby mode7 MAP Lights

6. USING YOUR RALLAYBAR

6.1 Bluetooth connection

You can use your RALLYBAR as an external speaker for your Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet.1) Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.2) Select “JBL RALLYBAR”, “JBL RALLYBAR S” or “JBL RALLYBAR XL” to connect.3) Once successfully connected, audio will stream from your Bluetooth device to this speaker. BT COONECTION DEVICESJBL RALLYBAR JBL RALLYBAR S JBL RALLYBAR XL Bluetooth Bluetooth < 10 m (33 ft)

OffPower off White (Constant)In operation mode But no Bluetooth connection Blue (Constant)Bluetooth connected Blue (Flashing)Bluetooth pairingNotes: – This speaker can memorize a maximum of 8 paired devices. The ninth paired device will replace the first one. – Bluetooth performance can be affected by the distance between this product and your Bluetooth device and the environment of operation. To terminate the Bluetooth-enabled device:

• Turn off this speaker. • Disable Bluetooth on your device; or Move this speaker beyond the Bluetooth operational range. To reconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device:
• When you turn on this speaker next time, it tries to reconnect the last connected device automatically; • If not, manually select “JBL RALLYBAR”, ”JBL RALLYBAR S” or “JBL RALLYBAR XL” on your Bluetooth device to start a connection

With your RALLYBAR, you can enjoy music that is stored on a USB storage device such as an MP3 player. Plug your USB storage device into the USB port of your RALLYBAR. The music will play automatically. If not, please check if the USB device contains playable audio contents. USB CONNECTION

1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to: • the Aux-out port of your portable audio device or headunit in the car.• the AUX-in port of this speaker2. Turn on your portable audio device or head unit and it starts playing. AUX-IN CONNECTION

Aux-in Notes:- if use Aux-in to connect the head unit and this speaker, you may need a RCA to 3.5mm cable or adapter (not supplied).- there are 3 different INPUT LEVEL options to choose from when use AUX-IN to connect with head unit to avoid noise: 2Vrms (0.35Vrms - 2Vrms); 4Vrms (0.7Vrms - 4Vrms); 6Vrms (1.05Vrms - 6Vrms).6

6.3.2 Aux-out connectionThere is Aux-out available for you to connect with external speaker or subwoofer (for example, JBL BASSPRO GO, which is sold separately on www.jbl.com).1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to: • the Aux-out port of RALLYBAR• the AUX-in port of external speaker or subwoofer

1. 1st priority - USB disk >2nd Priority -Bluetooth >3rd Priority Aux-in, only one source will play at one time.2. Higher priority can break in lower priority source; Starting a source with higher priority will always interrupt a source with lower priority.Source Situation 1: when USB disk is on soundbar. USB disk source is playing USB disk source is not playingRemarks Bluetooth Sourceif Bluetooth source want to play, user need press play/pause button on the RALLYBAR to stop the music from USB disk, then play the music from Bluetooth sourceBluetooth source can break-in directlyControl buttons (PLAY /PAUSE, VOLME +; VOLUME -) on soundbar will control the USB disk sourceAUX-in SourceNeed press play/pause button on RALLYBAR to stop the music from USB Disk and play the music from Aux-in source directlyAux-in source can break-in and play directly.Source Situation 2: when there is Bluetooth connection on soundbar.Bluetooth source is playing Bluetooth source is not playingRemarks USB disk Source1. plug in the USB disk, the music from USB disk will start playing directly 2. if USB disk already on RALLYBAR and Bluetooth source is playing, Pressing play/pause button on the RALLYBAR will stop the Bluetooth music and play the music from USB diskUSB disk source can break-in directlyControl buttons (PLAY /PAUSE, VOLME +; VOLUME -) on soundbar will control the USB disk sourceAUX-in SourceNeed press play/pause button on RALLYBAR to stop the music from Bluetooth source and play the music from Aux-in source directlyAux-in source can break-in and play directly.Control buttons (PLAY /PAUSE, VOLME +; VOLUME -) on soundbar will control the Bluetooth sourceSource Situation 3: When there is AUX-IN connection on soundbar.AUX-IN source is playingAUX-IN source is not playingUSB Disk Source USB disk can break in and play directlyBluetooth Source Bluetooth source can break-in and play directly.

Short Press to switch MAP lights effect: Map Lights on at 100% brightness, Map Lights on at 50%brightness, Off MAP LIGHTS

100% brightnessmap light50% brightnessMAP light off

7.2 RGB Lights Effect

Press button and hold for 2 seconds to select your preferred lights patterns: Rock -> Flow -> Cross -> Ripple -> Flash -> Static1 -> Static2 -> Mix -> DIY -> OFF

off Flow DIY CrossStatic2RippleStatic1Flash Mix Rock RGB LightButton Press Behaviors RGB Light pattern change Turn off RGB lightNotes:- Press and hold the and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to quickly turn off the RGB lights on front.- The DIY pattern will be your latest saved Pattern based on your RGB Light DIY setting

Button Press Behaviors RGB Light Brightness Setting Mode Button Backlights Status Off Power off White (Constant) In operation mode White (Flashing)

RGB Light Brightness Adjustment Level Level 1: Minimal Level 2: 50% Brightness Level 3: 70% Brightness Level 4: Max Brightness

and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to enter or exit from RGB lights brightness menu mode

to increase the brightness level; press to decrease from current brightness level

to save the Brightness selection and exit from the Brightness menu mode Notes: - When in RGB lights brightness menu mode, the backlights of the , and buttons will be white flashing status. - There are 4 levels brightness selection: Minimal, 50%, 70%, Max - The brightness level selection is for all RGB lights patterns. - If there is no action in the brightness menu mode over 2 minutes, RGB lights brightness menu mode will automatically exit but brightness adjustment will not be saved. - Press and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to exist, brightness adjustment will not be saved. - Only press button to confirm, then the brightness adjustment could be finally saved. - If press the main power switch to shut down the speaker directly, the brightness adjustment will not be saved properly for next time usage, only user press the power button to enter the deep standby mode first then press the main power switch to shut down power, then DIY setting will be finally saved.

Secondary Color Zone

1. Press and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to enter or

or buttons to choose from 6 Light pattern: Rock, Flow, Cross, Ripple, Static and Mix.

button to confirm the pattern selection and enter the Primary Color Zone menu at the same time

or buttons to choose from 9 Light colors: Aquamarine, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow and Off.

button to confirm the Primary color selection and enter the Secondary Color Zone menu at the same time.

or buttons to choose from 9 Light colors: Aquamarine, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow and Off.

button to confirm the secondary color selection and exit RGB Lights DIY menu. Notes: - When in RGB lights DIY menu mode, the backlights of the

and buttons will be white flashing status, the backlight of button will be constant Blue at the same time. - If there is no action in the RGB lights DIY menu mode over 2 minutes, RGB lights DIY menu mode will automatically exit but DIY setting will not be saved. - Press and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to exit, brightness adjustment will not be saved. - Only press button to confirm, then the DIY setting will be finally saved and exit. - Latest saved DIY setting will cover the previous DIY setting. there is only one latest pattern to be saved under DIY pattern. - If press the main power switch to shut down the speaker directly, the DIY adjustment will not be saved properly, only user press the power button to enter the deep standby mode first then press the main power switch. The DIY setting will be finally saved for next time.

Broadcast Mode allows you to play your audio through multiple soundbar speakers. The backlights of button will be constant blue when soundbar on Broadcast Mode Button Backlights Status Blue (Constant) Broadcast mode on8

1. Press and buttons simultaneously 2 seconds to enter or

exit Broadcast mode.

2. Repeat Step 1 for all additional soundbars.

3. When in broadcast mode the backlight of

Notes: - Broadcast Mode is compatible with AUX-IN, USB-Disk and Bluetooth input sources. - Both audio and the RGB light will synchronize on broadcast mode - Local source (Bluetooth/AUX-IN&USB) can break-in broadcasting mode: Secondary soundbar receives music from other soundbar only when local source not playing on Secondary soundbar - In Broadcast mode, only the Primary soundbar will synchronize the volume or RGB light change to other soundbar, while the Secondary/third /forth…. soundbar will not synchronize the volume change to other soundbar. - RALLYBAR can connect with RALLYBAR, RALLYBAR S and RALLYBAR XL in Broadcast mode - Multiple soundbars Broadcast mode connect scenarios example below:

soundbar Result Scenario 1 playing music when enter broadcast mode Not playing music when enter broadcast mode / A is primary, B is Secondary Scenario 2 playing music when enter broadcast mode playing music when enter broadcast mode / Both A and B are primary, cannot connect to each other; need one of the 2 soundbars stopping music to become secondary. Scenario 3 playing music when enter broadcast mode playing music when enter broadcast mode Not playing music when enter broadcast mode Both A and B are primary, C will connect A or B randomly to become the secondary

One soundbar have simultaneous connection of up to two Bluetooth

devices. PARTY MODE Notes: - When turn off the soundbar speaker, it will only connect the device with the latest action automatically, user need manually connect the second device. - Maximum 2 devices connect at same time, Last action on one of the devices will always take the control. - Third device cannot find soundbar speaker’s name when there are 2 Bluetooth devices are connected.

To enter or exit DEMO mode To enter or exit from DEMO MODE, press and hold “Bluetooth”&“play/pause” button at same time 5 seconds NOTES: - Only AUX audio can work, USB & Bluetooth is disabled - Long Press light button will switch to next pattern. short press for MAP lights turn on/off/50% Every 30 seconds, auto switch to next light pattern in following sequences: Rock -> Flow -> Cross -> Ripple -> Flash -> Static1 -> Static2 -> Mix if no action for 1 hours, device will auto switch to default pattern Rock

7.8 DEEP STANDBY MODE

The product will enter into Deep standby mode

• If there is no Bluetooth connection and there is no any action over 15 minutes.

• If there is Bluetooth connection and there is no any action over 1 hour. Note: - Power button’s backlight is on white and slow flash status and rest buttons’ backlights are off, if product is on Deep standby mode - The MAP light can be turned on or off in Deep standby mode, while if there is no any button press action over 15 minutes, MAP lights will shut-off automatically. - Press the power button, the product will exist from deep standby mode

To restore the factory settings, Press and buttons simultaneously 10 seconds.9

7.10 Firmware Upgrade Service

When main power switch is on and soundbar in operation mode, Press and hold “volume down” & “BT” button at same time over 10 seconds, the machine voice out the firmware version number

2. Firmware Upgrade by U Disk (Flash drive)

1) Download the latest firmware to a USB stick (the USB Disk

file system need to be FAT32 or FAT16) and plug the USB Stick into USB port.

2) Make sure the main power switch is off. Press and hold the

“volume up” & “BT” button at same time then turning on the main power switch, after 1 second, release hand from the “volume up” & “BT” buttons to trigger the firmware upgrade. Note: - You can download the latest firmware on JBL Website (www.JBL.com) If there is new firmware release

RALLYBAR RALLYBAR S RALLYBAR XL

Universal Outdoor Vehicle Soundbar with LED lights and 150Wrms amplifier 21" Bluetooth

Profile A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 Bluetooth

transmitter power ≤ 15 dBm (EIRP) ≤ 15 dBm (EIRP) ≤ 15 dBm (EIRP) Aux-In 2Vrms (0.35Vrms - 2Vrms); 4Vrms (0.7Vrms - 4Vrms); 6Vrms (1.05Vrms - 6Vrms): (3.5 mm connector) 2Vrms (0.35Vrms - 2Vrms); 4Vrms (0.7Vrms - 4Vrms); 6Vrms (1.05Vrms - 6Vrms): (3.5 mm connector) 2Vrms (0.35Vrms - 2Vrms); 4Vrms (0.7Vrms - 4Vrms); 6Vrms (1.05Vrms - 6Vrms): (3.5 mm connector) Aux-Out 2 Vrms (3.5 mm connector) 2 Vrms (3.5 mm connector) 2 Vrms (3.5 mm connector) USB Drive File System FAT16, FAT32 FAT16, FAT32 FAT16, FAT32 USB Drive Maximum Capacity 64GB 64GB 64GB Soundbar Housing Dimension (L x W x H) 21-5/32" x 5" x 4-5/8" (537.5 x 126.7 x 118mm) 21-5/32" x 5" x 4-5/8" (537.5 x 126.7 x 118mm) 35-11/32" x 5" x 4-5/8" (897.5 x 126.7 x 118mm) Soundbar Dimension (L x W x H) 21-5/32" x 5-5/16" x 4-5/8" (537.5 x 135.2 x 118mm) 21-5/32" x 5-5/16" x 4-5/8" (537.5 x 135.2 x 118mm) 35-11/32" x 5-5/16" x 4-5/8" (897.5 x 135.2 x 118mm) Soundbar Weight 11.57 lbs (5.25 kg) 11.46 lbs (5.2 kg) 20.83 lbs (9.45 kg) Packaging dimensions (W x H x D) 24" x 9" x 7.6" (611 x 229 x 193mm) 24" x 9" x 7.6" (611 x 229 x 193mm) 38.2" x 9" x 7.6" (971 x 229 x 193mm) Gross weight 17.14 lbs (7.79 kg) 17 lbs (7.74 kg) 27.5 lbs (12.52 kg)10

Caution: – Never try to repair the product by yourself. If you have any problems while using this product, check the following points before you request service. Problem Causes and Solutions No sound (Standby indicator is off) • Check that the soundbar’s +12V and GND connections have been properly made.

• Check if the fuse on the +12V wire located near the battery is blown; if so, replace it with an identical fuse. No sound from the speaker • Ensure that the soundbar is powered on and operation mode is on

• Ensure that a sound source is active and not muted. Bluetooth device cannot connect with the soundbar

• Ensure that the Bluetooth function of the device is enabled.

• The soundbar is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Hold button on the soundbar for more than 5 seconds to disconnect and pair with a new device. Poor audio quality from a connected Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the device and the soundbar. No response from some buttons The product may be in demo mode. In demo mode, all the USB&Bluetooth input sources and buttons except are disabled. Hold and simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to exit. USB DISK FIRMWARE Upgrade failed and soundbar get brick or Soundbar hang up after unplugging U-disk during upgrading process In this case, please re-do the firmware upgrade process again to make the soundbar work: make main power switch off. Press and hold the “volume up” & “BT” button at same time then turning on the main power switch, after 1 second, release hand from the “volume up” & “BT” buttons to trigger the firmware upgrade. Cannot auto resume USB music after deep stand by or main power on/off Press play/pause button to resume soundtrack play from USB disk11

3. INSTALLATION DU PRODUIT

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