Audio Section
Video Section
Network/Bluetooth/USB Integration
Remote & Convenience Features

Audio Section

Class D Amplification: The JBL MA7100HP AV receiver is equipped with a 7 channel Class D amplifier for higher efficiency, cool thermal operation, and low noise operation. The amplifier is rated a 125 watts into 8-ohms @ 20-20kkHz with 0.5% THD (2-channels driven) or 175 watts into 4-ohms @ 20-20kHz with 0.5% THD (2-channels driven). The 7 channel Class D amplifier can be configured for a 5.1.2ch, 7.1ch, or 5.1ch bi-amp setup.

• 5.1.2ch: In this configuration, you can connect a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X 5.1.2ch speaker system with Front, Center, Surround, and Height speakers (Surround Back speaker are not available).
• 7.1ch: In this configuration, you can connect a Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD 7.1ch speaker system with Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back speakers. (Height speakers are not available).
• 5.1ch Front Bi-Amp: In this configuration, you can connect a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1ch speaker system with a pair of Bi-Amp front speakers, plus a center speaker and a pair of surround speakers. Height and Surround Back channels are not available.

24-Bit/192kHz DAC: The JBL MA7100HP employs a 24-bit/192kHz DAC (digital-to-analog converter) for high resolution audio playback.

Surround & Stereo Formats: The JBL MA7100HP AV receiver supports a variety of Dolby Digital and DTS surround formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, and DTS-HDMA. It also supports as 2ch to 7.1ch PCM.

• Dolby Atmos & DTS:X: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X allow engineers to map sound anywhere in 3D space with effects moving from speaker to speaker all around the room and wrapping your audience in the latest films and games. You can also enjoy your 3D speaker layout with classic titles thanks to Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X which find overhead cues in legacy soundtracks and upmixes them for awesome spatial realism. The MA7100HP supports up to 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos and DTS:X setups.
• Dolby Digital & DTS: Dolby Digital & DTS sources deliver sound with five discrete full-range channels (including left, center, right, surround left, surround right, plus LFE sub channel) for 5.1ch surround sound. With Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD, as well as DTS-HD and DTS-HDMA, the MA7100HP can deliver up to seven discrete full-range channels (including left, center, right, surround left, surround right, plus LFE sub channel) for 7.1ch surround sound.
• Stereo: In Stereo Mode, the MA7100HP can be set to 2.0Ch Stereo, 2.1Ch Stereo, or All Channel Stereo. 2.1Ch Stereo includes a powered subwoofer channel along with left and right stereo speakers. All Channel Stereo produces audio from all speakers by copying the left output to all left speakers and the right output to all right speakers. The center speaker outputs a mix of left and right.

EZ Set EQ: The EZ Set EQ app (for Apple iOS and Android OS) provides easy-to-use room equalization for optimized sound quality. Loudspeakers and room interaction inevitably introduce unwanted coloration to the sound during playback - colorations which are sometimes either difficult or impossible to remove with traditional electronics or room treatments. The EQ Set EQ app collects room acoustics data for each speaker in under two minutes using your compatible Apple iOS or Android OS device connected to the JBL AV receiver via WiFi. EZ Set EQ does not affect delay or level adjustment. It is important that you make these necessary adjustments manually prior to using the room EQ app.

• Using a microphone to analyze the audio system and room, EZ Set EQ builds an acoustic model of the listening environment. The built-in microphone of an Apple iOS device can be used for the calibration. For Android OS devices, JBL recommends using a 3rd-party microphone (such as the Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C microphone) for the best results since every Android device has different a microphone/frequency response.
• EZ Set EQ primarily addresses room interactions in the low frequency bands, that way it has minimal effect on overall loudspeaker voicing. The low frequency response can be adjusted according to the loudspeaker's natural low frequency extension to avoid boosting lower than the speaker can handle, and by the size of the room.

Audio Settings: The JBL MA7100HP AV receivers offers a variety of audio settings to suit your preference, content, and application.

• Bass & Treble: The JBL MA7100HP allows you to alter the bass and treble tone controls for all currently active speakers for each individual input. For example, if your turntable source sounds a little bass light, you can always correct for this by selecting the source in the Source Setup menu and add 2 or 3dB to the Bass control. Then, whenever the Turntable input is selected, the bass is automatically boosted for as long as that input is selected.
• Dialog Enhance: A proprietary JBL audio enhancement setting to improve the intelligibility of spoken dialog for cinema applications using a center channel. However, if you are not using a center channel speaker then this setting will have no effect.
• Pure Analog: Pure Analog mode bypasses all digital signal processing for a pure analog signal path when listening to analog audio source.
• Source Level: The relative level of each input source can be set and adjusted manually to keep the various sources sounding about the same level for any given volume control setting.
• Max On Volume: This feature limits the maximum volume the receiver operates in the main zone when it is switched on or comes out of Standby. The receiver comes on at this stored volume setting if the last used (possibly very loud) volume exceeds this value. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel): This feature of the AV receiver's main HDMI monitor output allows audio to be sent from your compatible TV to the receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your TV. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to your television. eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) will support uncompressed audio formats like Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, & DTS HD Master Audio - where as the previous ARC (Audio Return Channel) was limited to only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

Line-Level & Phono Analog Inputs: The JBL MA7100HP is equipped with two analog line-level RCA inputs for connecting up to two external analog line-level sources, plus s Phono MM input that allows you to connect your turntable with a MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge.

Optical & Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs: The JBL MA7100HP is outfitted with two digital audio inputs. The two digital audio inputs consist of one optical (Toslink) input and one coaxial (S/PDIF) input. Both digital inputs can support Dolby Digital, DTS, and 2/5.1/7.1ch PCM (up to 24-bit/192kHz).

Binding Post Speaker Outputs: The JBL AV receiver has binding post terminals for all of it speaker connections (Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Surround Back/Height Left, and Surround Back/Height Right). The binding posts can accept bare wire (up to 12AWG), pin connectors, and banana plugs (single only). You can connect 8-ohm, 6-ohm, or 4-ohm loudspeakers.

Dual Sub Outs: The JBL MA7100HP AV receiver is equipped with two mono-RCA subwoofer LFE outputs for connecting up to two powered subwoofers. The two subwoofer LFE outputs are not discrete and share the same low frequency effect channel.

Zone 2 (Party Mode): Zone 2 (Party Mode) allows the JBL MA7100HP to send 2-channel stereo audio to speakers in a second room. Zone 2 (Party Mode) always mirrors the audio output in the Main Zone. Multichannel sources are mixed down to 2-channels and output to the second listening area. Zone 2 (Party Mode) can be powered by the JBL AV receiver or by an external power amplifier.

• Speaker-Level Outputs: You can configure the Surround Back/Height channels of the MA7100HP's amplifier to power a pair of speakers in Zone 2 (Party Mode). In this setup, the Main Zone will be limited to 5.1ch audio.
• Line-Level Outputs: You can also use the MA7100HP's stereo preouts to send audio to a separate amplifier for powering a pair of speakers in Zone 2 (Party Mode). In this setup, the Main Zone can still produce up to 5.1.2ch or 7.1ch audio.

Video Section

HDMI 2.1: The JBL MA7100HP AV receiver is outfitted with 6 HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs that meet HDMI 2.1 and 2.0 specifications with support for 8K and 4K ultra-HD video, plus HDR (High Dynamic Range), and HDCP 2.3. Make sure to use an Ultra High Speed 48Gbps HDMI cable for the best 4K/120Hz or 8K/60 video performance.

• 8K/60Hz + 4K/120Hz Pass-Through: HDMI inputs (1-2-3), as well as both HDMI outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through; while HDMI inputs (4-5-6) support up to 4K/60Hz.  The receiver will also pass 1080p/i, 720p, and 480p/ video signals over HDMI.
• HDCP 2.3 Compliant: All of the AV receiver's HDMI inputs and outputs support HDCP 2.3, which fully complies with the latest copyright protection standard for 8K and 4K ultra-HD video transmission.

Dual HDMI Outputs: The two HDMI outputs are parallel, so the same HDMI input audio/video signal is output through both and can be used simultaneously - so you can send the same audio/video source to your main TV and a TV in another room. Both HDMI outputs support up to 4K/120Hz or 8K/60Hz. The same video resolution will be output to both TVs and will be limited to the max resolution supported by both TVs.

HDR (High Dynamic Range): HDR (High Dynamic Range) video provides enhanced picture quality by simultaneously enabling greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of an image. HDR reproduces a greater dynamic range of luminosity or brightness levels, creating greater contrast. This increased contrast reveals the subtle nuances of the image, from detailed blacks and shadows to the brightest whites and colors, plus greater depth.

• HDR10: HDR10 is an open standard and currently the most popular HDR format on the market. It uses static metadata at the start of a movie to tell the receiver and your TV that the video content is encoded using HDR.
• HDR10+: HDR10+ is a new open standard that leverages dynamic metadata to produce enhanced contrast and colors on an expanded range of televisions. HDR10+ incorporates dynamic metadata that allows the adjustment of brightness levels on a scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame basis. By applying individualized tone mapping to each scene, HDR10+ delivers an incredible viewing experience. The picture quality offers an enhanced visual experience with more detailed expressions, brighter shadow areas and more accurate color renderings that stay true to the creator's original intent.
• Dolby Vision: Unlike HDR 10 which contains static metadata and HLG which uses no metadata, Dolby Vision uses dynamic metadata technology which sets individual color and brightness levels for each and every scene. Dolby works directly with filmmakers at major Hollywood studios to create superior HDR video masters of blockbuster movies.

Enhanced Gaming: The JBL MA7100HP supports HDMI 2.1 enhanced gaming features on HDMI inputs (1-2-3) and both HDMI outputs. These gaming enhancements include 4K/120Hz pass-through that enables ultra-fast motion; VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) which eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for fluid gameplay; ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to optimize latency from source to screen; plus QFT (Quick Frame Transport) which limits lag for a smoother video gaming experience.

• 4K/120Hz Pass-Through: 4K/120Hz pass-through enables ultra-fast motion UHD images to be crisp and razor-sharp; and sports, action movies, and high-performance gaming benefit significantly.
• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) allows the TV to adapt to certain Game console's frame rate. This helps to reduce or eliminate lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.
• Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): The receiver will enter ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) when it detects a gaming signal from a compatible device (such as a Xbox One) and allows for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience.
• Quick Frame Transport (QFT): Quick Frame Transport (QFT) transmits each frame at a higher rate to decrease "display latency", which is the amount of time between a frame being ready for transmission in the GPU and that frame being completely displayed. Enjoy reduced latency for smoother, tear-free entertainment experience.

Other HDMI Features: Other HDMI features include Lip Sync and HDMI Pass Through.

• Lip Sync: Each input can have its own setting to add a time delay between the audio and video signals to compensate for the sound and picture not being synchronized. The range of lip sync delay is 0 to 250 milliseconds. The lip sync adjustment can only correct for delayed video. If the audio is late set lip sync to its minimum.
• HDMI Pass Through: This HDMI feature enables the AV receiver to pass-through the last selected HDMI audio/video to your TV even when the receiver is off and in standby mode.

Network/Bluetooth/USB Integration

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The JBL MA7100HP supports a wired Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) or wireless 2.4/5GHz dual-band WiFi 802.11ac network connection. The JBL Premium Audio App (for Apple iOS and Android OS) enables quick product setup on your WiFi network.  Once connected, you can access a large catalog of podcasts and internet radio stations, music stored on UPnP and USB MSC devices, plus Google Cast apps, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, and Roon.

Google Cast: Google Cast lets you cast many of your favorite music apps from your compatible Android or Apple iOS device, Mac computer, Windows PC, or Chromebook to the JBL AV receiver. Google Cast works over WiFi and allows you to connect more than one device at a time to the receiver, as well as control what's playing from anywhere in the house with your compatible mobile device. Google Cast streams audio directly from the cloud, so you get the highest sound quality (up to 24-bit/96kHz) and the ability to enjoy crystal clear sound exactly the way the artist intended. You'll need to download the Google Home app (for Apple iOS and Android) in order to setup Google Cast.

• Simple-to-Use: Simply tap the Cast button from a Google Cast compatible music app to start streaming to the AV receiver. You can search, browse, play, skip, and turn up the volume directly from the music apps you know and love on your compatible phone, tablet or laptop. While you cast your music, you can still use your phone to answer a phone call, play a game, send a text, and even leave the room, all without interrupting what's playing on the receiver's speaker system.
• Supported Content: Google Cast offers Internet Radio apps like TuneIn & iHeart Radio; plus online music service apps like Pandora, Spotify (requires Premium subscription), Tidal, YouTube Music, and more. Click here for a complete list of compatible apps. You can even wirelessly stream exactly what's playing on your Android phone or tablet through the sound system. Or, if you're on your laptop or computer, you can also cast any music streaming website through the Chrome browser to the receiver. Google Cast supports FLAC, WAV, AAC, and MP3 music files.
• Google Home Multiroom: Using the Google Home app (for Apple iOS and Android OS), you can sync multiple speakers with Google Cast in multiple rooms of your home to play the same song from a Google Cast music app throughout your house at the same time. Friends and family can even use their own Chromecast compatible phone or tablet to cast music to your system by connecting to your home's WiFi network.
• Google Assistant: With a Google Assistant voice-activated speaker (sold separately - see Accessories Tab) and the Google Home App (for Apple iOS and Android OS), you can use your voice to control Google Cast apps. With a simple voice command, you can play music from Chromecast compatible music services by artist, song, genre, album, playlist, mood or activity. You can also turn up the volume, skip to the next track, or stop the music - all without lifting a finger.

AirPlay 2: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any sound from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the JBL receiver and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can even play different music in different rooms (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You will also be able to ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music on the JBL receiver. In addition, with AirPlay 2 you get to see song/artist information and album art via the receiver's on-screen menu (via HDMI). You can even watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on the JBL AV receiver.

Spotify & Tidal Connect: The JBL MA7100HP offers supports for Spotify Connect & Tidal Connect, allowing you to stream music directly from the Spotify or Tidal app on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device to the AV receiver and your connected speakers.

• Spotify Connect: If you subscribe to a free or paid Spotify subscription and have the Spotify App on your Apple iOS or Android smartphone, you can stream Spotify to the JBL AV receiver using Spotify Connect. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world.
• Tidal Connect: The integration of Tidal Connect will enable Tidal users to instantly select and wirelessly stream music to the JBL AV receiver from within the Tidal app (for Apple iOS and Android OS). Tidal is a global streaming service that offers millions of songs in high-quality.

UPnP (Universal Plug-n-Play): With a network connection, you'll be able to effortlessly stream music stored on your Windows PC, Mac computer, NAS drive, or other UPnP compliant device directly to the JBL MA7100HP receiver using The JBL Premium Audio App (for Apple iOS and Android OS). For playback from a network device, the network device needs to be running a universal plug and play (UPnP) service, such as Windows Media Player 11. Other free and paid-for UPnP services are available for other computer operating systems. Some network attached storage (NAS) systems include a built-in version of a UPnP service. Supported music files include MP3/WMA (up to 48kHz/320kbps), WMA (up to 48kHz/192kbps), and ALAC/AIFF/FLAC/PCM/WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz).

Roon Ready: Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play across the JBL MA7100HP and other Roon enabled audio devices. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, and DSD) collected on hard drives and networked storage. It can also access your iTunes library, and optionally integrate with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming service. Roon is available for mobile, laptop or desktop devices. When you open the Roon app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with the JBL AV receiver and all other Roon enabled devices. Simply select the music you wish to play and the JBL MA7100HP or Roon device in which you want to hear it on.

Built-In Bluetooth 5.3: The JBL MA7100HP offers built-in Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless communication between Bluetooth-enabled audio source devices and headphones. The MA7100HP can act as a Bluetooth receiver in order to wirelessly stream music from an audio device, or a Bluetooth transmitter in order to wirelessly stream music to a set of BT-enabled headphones. In addition to Bluetooth's standard SBC codec, the MA7100HP offers support for Qualcomm's aptX HD codec for higher quality sound. aptX HD is designed to deliver 24-bit wireless HD audio over Bluetooth with high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and low total harmonic distortion (THD). It also supports Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive codec which delivers dynamic low latency, an adaptive bit-rate, and HD quality audio. You can pair up to 7 Bluetooth devices with the JBL MA7100HP, but only one Bluetooth device can be used for playback at a time.

• Receiver Mode: In Receiver mode, you'll be able to wirelessly transmit audio from your stored music, music apps and other audio content on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to the JBL MA7100HP. You'll still control music playback and view song/artist/album information from your Bluetooth source device.
• Transmitter Mode: In Transmitter mode, you can wirelessly send non-Bluetooth audio sources (HDMI, Network, USB, Optical/Coax Digital, and Analog) from the JVC MA7100HP out to most any Bluetooth-enabled set of headphones. Volume control of your Bluetooth headphones will be controlled via the Bluetooth device and not the receiver.

USB MSC Playback: The JBL AV receiver is equipped with a rear-panel USB-A port that allows you to enjoy a variety of music files stored on a USB MSC (mass storage class) device, such as a USB thumbdrive or HDD. Supported music files include MP3/WMA (up to 48kHz/320kbps), WMA (up to 48kHz/192kbps), and ALAC/AIFF/FLAC/PCM/WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz).

Remote & Convenience Features

IR Remote: The included IR remote control provides wireless operation of the JBL MA7100HP AV receiver. Control functions included Power On/Off, Menu Navigation/Selection, Front-Panel Dimmer, Input Selections, Volume Up/Down, Surround Mode, and Mute.

HDMI CEC: The JBL AV receiver supports HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronic Control), which synchronizes the operation of the receiver with other HDMI-CEC devices (such as your TV) when connected via HDMI. When the AV receiver is connected to a HDMI-CEC compatible TV, they will turn On/Off together and you can use the TV remote to control the volume of the receiver. You can disable the Turn On/Off function.

On-Screen Menu: The JBL MA7100HP AV receiver offers an on-screen menu system via its HDMI output. This clean and simple interface makes setup and other operations extremely easy.

Input Name/Hide: You can change the name of any input to more closely match your setup. Preset names include: TV, Media, Cable Box, Blu Ray, Game, PC, UHD, DVD, CD, AV, SAT, Turntable, Cassette, and AUX. It is then clearer to users of the receiver which inputs they wish to select when scrolling though. You can also hide unused inputs. Hidden inputs do not appear as input choices when scrolling through inputs.

Protection Circuitry: The MA7100HP AV receiver will enter a protection mode and shut down when it senses a DC Offset overload, short circuit, or high internal temperature

Detachable AC Power Cord: The JBL MA7100HP comes with a detachable 68" AC power cord (IEC 3-prong) that plugs into the back of the AV receiver and into an AC power outlet or surge protector/line-conditioner (sold separately).