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Authentics L16 Owner’ s Manual[...]
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2 Table of Contents Authentics L16 INTRODUCTION 3 DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 3 INCLUDED ITEMS 3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4 JBL AUTHENTICS L16 TOP PANEL CONTROLS 4 JBL AUTHENTICS L16 BOTTOM PANEL CONTROLS 5 PLACING THE JBL AUTHENTICS L16 SYSTEM 6 CONNECTIONS 6 POWER CONNECTION 6 WI-FI CONNECTION 6 OPERATION 9 TURNING THE JBL AUTHENTICS L16 ON AND OFF [...]
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Introduction 3 Authentics L16 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JBL Authentics L16 home audio system, with which you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The audio system is designed to provide excitement and power to the listening experience in your living room. T o obtain maximum enjoyment from your new audio system, we r[...]
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Authentics L16 Introduction 4 Refer the following illustrations to remove the grille of your Authentics L16 audio system. Controls and Connections The JBL Authentics system controls and connections ar e available on the top and bottom panels of the system. JBL Authentics L16 Top Panel Controls On the top-right corner of the system, you will be able[...]
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Introduction 5 Authentics L16 NFC : The system also supports Near Field Communication (NFC) for Bluetooth auto-pairing. Place the mobile device near the NFC logo on the top-front of the system to pair or unpair . The top panel of the JBL Authentics L16 contains the following controls at the center , covered by a lid. The contr ols can be accessed b[...]
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Authentics L16 Placing the JBL Authentics L16 System 6 Phono/RCA input : The JBL Authentics L16 audio system has an analog Phono/RCA input (stereo audio). A physical switch is provided to switch between moving-coil, moving-magnet, and line level input. Connect the left and right outputs from your turntable into these input connectors. Line Level/Ph[...]
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Placing the JBL Authentics L16 System 7 Authentics L16 WPS Connection WPS is a simple way of connecting your system to your home network. Y our router may support WPS. T o confirm whether it has WPS, look for the logo or the letters WPS on your router . The JBL Authentics L16 supports both WPS-PBC and WPS-PIN modes. If your router supports it, WPS-[...]
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Authentics L16 Placing the JBL Authentics L16 System 8 2. Ensure your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is connected to your Wi-Fi network. 3. Make sure your device is in the AirPlay source. 4. Press the Source button on the JBL Authentics L16 for at least three seconds. 5. A pop up window will be displayed on your iPad, iPhone or iPod T ouch with a messa[...]
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Operation 9 Authentics L16 7. JBL Authentics will then attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi Network (the LED shall flash during the connection process). Once connected successfully, the LED will stop flashing and an audio tone will be heard. Y ou can connect your computer or phone/tablet to the same Wi-Fi network as Authentics and enjoy your music wire[...]
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Authentics L16 Operation 10 Operating through Bluetooth T o wirelessly str eam audio to the JBL Authentics L16 from a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. Confirm that the system is in the Bluetooth pairing mode (the Bluetooth indicator LED will flash white on a regular basis). If the LED does not flash white, press and hold the Source button until the sys[...]
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Operation 11 Authentics L16 JBL L16 PAIR YES NO If the system is in Standby or Sleep mode, the system enters into the Operational mode upon tapping with a mobile phone. Operating through Apple AirPlay ® If you have connected your JBL Authentics L16 to your home network, you can stream audio to it via AirPlay ® from a compatible iPhone, iPod touch[...]
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Authentics L16 Operation 12 Operating through Phono/RCA Input The audio system also allows non-digital audio input to play through an analog Phono/RCA input (ster eo audio). Y ou may connect a turntable with either a moving-magnet or moving- coil cartridge to this input. Make sure to select the corr ect input level (MM, MC, or line level), using th[...]
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JBL Music App 13 Authentics L16 JBL Music App JBL Authentics L16 can be operated through the JBL Music app available in the App Store for Apple pr oducts or Google Play for Android pr oducts. Y ou can use the JBL Music app to stream music to and contr ol the JBL Authentics L16 through your smart phone or tablet. Firmware Upgrade and Factory Setting[...]
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Authentics L16 LED Indication Table 14 LED State Indication Power LED White, Constant Operational mode Amber, Constant Sleep mode Off OFF/Standby mode Bluetooth LED White, Constant Bluetooth connected White, Regular Flash Bluetooth disconnected and pairing mode AirPlay LED White, On AirPlay source active, Wi-Fi info sharing DLNA LED White, On DLNA [...]
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Troubleshooting 15 Authentics L16 Problem Solutions My JBL Authentics L16 does not turn ON • Make certain the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet. • Check to see whether the outlet is switch-controlled. No sound from any speaker • Contact your local JBL service center. Audio sources sound distorted • If the distortion is[...]
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Authentics L16 Specifications 16 Specifications Type Powered thr ee-way stereo speaker with wir eless audio playback and control High-frequency transducers 1 inch tweeter Mid-range transducers 2 inch midrange Low-frequency transducers 5.25 inch woofer Frequency response 35 Hz – 35 kHz Maximum SPL 108 dB @ 1m Signal-to-Noise ratio (analog inputs) [...]
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HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. JBL Authentics L16 and the “Hear the truth” logo is[...]