BAR 5.1: Software Update Release Notes

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BAR 5.1: Software Update Release Notes

BAR 5.1
Software Update Release Notes
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Version: V17.07
Release Date: February 26, 2021
Release Media: USB
Filename: Unify.BIN

Improves Soundbar Optical, HDMI, and ARC Compatibility with TV.
Improved LED Display Messages

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Instructions for software upgrade

Download the latest software version from JBL.com and bin file: Unify.BIN
Prepare one empty USB Stick and create a new folder (named “UPG”) in the root directory, then copy the bin file to the new UPG folder.
Please mount the two detachable speakers onto the main Soundbar and subwoofer upgrade port to AUX input, then power on the Soundbar.
Please insert the USB Stick into the Soundbar USB port on its rear panel and long-press: [POWER] and [VOL- ] on the Soundbar for 10 seconds to start the software upgrade. Wait for the software upgrade to complete. The Soundbar will go back to standby mode.
To Check Software version:

Press and hold the DIM DISPLAY button on the remote control for 5 seconds in any source, followed by the short press of the SOUND MODE and then the short press of the NIGHT MODE button.
To check the subwoofer software version, please connect the subwoofer to Soundbar via a 3.5mm AUX-in cable and follow the above procedure

Applies to: