A:AnswerThank you for your inquiry. The heat you're feeling is likely coming from the soundbar's amplifier, which is located beneath the top panel. This is normal during operation.
Our JBL 5.1 Channel soundbar can be turned on and off with your TV remote if your TV supports HDMI-CEC. Check your TV's manual for more information.
A:Answermake sure that the sound bar is on the same source as what is playing on the TV. For example, If I'm using the sound bar as the HDMI source then I would have to switch to HDMI. If I'm using the sound bar with any TV source, then the sound bar needs to be on the TV seting.