JBL Authentics 200 - User Manual

The JBL Authentics speaker is a versatile audio device designed for a rich listening experience, offering both the Authentics 200 and Authentics 500 models. This owner's manual provides comprehensive instructions for setting up, using, and maintaining your speaker, ensuring you get the most out of its features.

Function Description

The JBL Authentics speaker serves as a high-quality audio output device, capable of playing music from various sources. It integrates seamlessly into your home network, allowing for wireless streaming via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and popular casting technologies like Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay, and Alexa Multi-Room Music. The Authentics 500 model further enhances the audio experience with Dolby Atmos® Music support, delivering an immersive 3D surround sound.

Beyond music playback, the speaker acts as a smart home hub, featuring simultaneous Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants. This enables hands-free control of your music, management of smart home devices, and access to a wide range of everyday tasks using simple voice commands. The speaker also includes physical controls for volume, playback, and tone adjustments, offering flexibility in how you interact with your audio.

Usage Features

Power On and Standby: The speaker powers on automatically when connected to an AC outlet and enters standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to conserve energy. It can be woken up by pressing any button, controlling it via the JBL One app, or through an enabled voice assistant.
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi Connection: Connect your speaker to your home Wi-Fi network using the JBL One app. This enables streaming from various music services, voice assistant functionality, and integration with other smart home devices. An optional Ethernet cable connection is also available for a wired network setup.
- Bluetooth Connection: Easily pair your speaker with Bluetooth-enabled devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The speaker supports multi-point connection, allowing two Bluetooth devices to be paired simultaneously. It automatically reconnects to the last active device when switching to the Bluetooth source.
- AUX Input: Connect external audio devices using a 3.5mm audio cable for direct music playback.
Voice Assistants: Set up Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa through the JBL One app. Once configured, you can activate them by saying "Hey Google" or "Alexa" to play music, adjust volume, set timers, and control smart home devices hands-free. A microphone slider on the back panel allows you to turn the voice assistant microphones on or off for privacy.
Music Playback:
- JBL One App: Stream audio from enabled music services directly through the JBL One app.
- Chromecast built-in: Cast audio from Chromecast-enabled apps on your Android or iOS device to the speaker.
- AirPlay: Stream audio from your iOS device to the speaker via AirPlay.
- Alexa Cast: Stream music from the Amazon Music library to the speaker.
- Bluetooth: Play music directly from your paired Bluetooth device.
- AUX Source: Play music from an external audio device connected via the 3.5mm audio cable.
Multi-room Playback: Create multi-room speaker groups using Chromecast built-in, AirPlay, or Amazon Alexa to stream music to multiple compatible speakers simultaneously throughout your home.
Control Music Playback: Use the physical playback controls on the speaker (play/pause, skip tracks) or the JBL One app to manage your music. The rotary volume controls allow for precise adjustment of the audio level.
Moment Button: Personalize the Moment feature in the JBL One app to directly access your favorite music playlists and speaker settings with a single press on the speaker.
Tone Controls: Adjust the treble and bass levels using the dedicated rotary knobs on the speaker's top panel or through the Equalizer settings in the JBL One app to customize your sound.
Dolby Atmos Music (Authentics 500 only): Experience immersive 3D surround sound when playing Dolby audio content during Wi-Fi streaming. A TIDAL HiFi Plus subscription may be required for Dolby Atmos Music on TIDAL.

Maintenance Features

Software Upgrade: The speaker's software will automatically update to the latest version when connected to the Internet via your home network, ensuring access to the newest features and improvements.
Self-tuning: To optimize sound for your unique listening environment, the speaker automatically performs a self-tuning process each time it's connected to power and music playback begins. This process takes approximately three minutes.
Factory Reset: If you encounter persistent issues, you can restore the speaker to its default factory settings by holding the play/pause and Moment buttons for more than 10 seconds. This will power off and restart the speaker.
Troubleshooting: The manual provides a dedicated troubleshooting section to address common issues related to power, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, playback, and voice assistants. It advises against attempting to repair the product yourself and directs users to the JBL support page for further assistance.
Safety Instructions: Emphasizes important safety guidelines, including verifying line voltage, avoiding extension cords, handling the AC power cord gently, and not opening the cabinet to prevent shock hazards and voiding the warranty.

JBL Authentics 200 Specifications

General

Product type	Stereo portable speaker
Product color	Black
Product design	Rectangle
Housing material	Aluminium, Fabric, Recycled plastic
Wi-Fi	Yes
Frequency range	2.4 - 2.483 GHz
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
3.5 mm connector	No
Bluetooth version	5.3
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP
USB connector type	USB Type-C
Connectivity technology	Wired
Battery type	-
DC input voltage	5 V
Power source type	AC
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
Bluetooth transmitter power	17 dBm
Power consumption (standby)	2 W
Power consumption (typical)	90 W
Operating temperature (cooling) (T-T)	0 - 45 °C
RMS rated power	45 W
Audio formats supported	MP3, WAV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	80 dB
Recommended usage	Universal
Number of speakers	1
Package type	Box
Package depth	218 mm
Package width	319 mm
Package height	254 mm
Package weight	4150 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Tweeter diameter	25 mm
Number of drivers	3
Speaker placement	Tabletop/bookshelf
Audio output channels	- channels
Number of tweeter drivers	2
Woofer diameter (imperial)	5 \