1000 800 1400 1000 Project Arrray 800 1400 1000 800 880 Project Arrray 1400 Project Arrray Project Arrray 1 Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray 1500 Project Arrray 880 1400 880 1400 Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray 1500 Project Arrray 1500 Project Arrray Project Arrray ® JBL PROJECT ARRAYTM 1500 ARRAY, 1400 ARRAY, 1000 ARRAY, 880 ARRAY, 800 ARRAY OWNER'S GUIDE READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. 16. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 17. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. 18. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power Figure A. Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 20. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts, which could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 21. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 22. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 25. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL® For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to the recordings you play in your home, car or office. We're confident that the JBL system you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expect ­ and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL. Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www.jbl.com. It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements, and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that meet their needs and expectations. JBL Consumer Products PROJECT ARRAYTM Project Array loudspeakers are an extremely high-performance design intended for uses ranging from premium two-channel stereo to multichannel home theater applications. The series is modular and consists of five system elements: 1400 Array ­ floorstanding 1000 Array ­ floorstanding 800 Array ­ bookshelf 880 Array ­ center channel 1500 Array ­ powered subwoofer INCLUDED 1400 Array 2 Long 1/4" x 20 Allen-head bolts 1 Short 1/4" x 20 Allen-head bolts 1 Logo plate 1 Allen-head screw driver 1 Rubber hole plug 4 Metal coasters (to protect floor from spiked feet) 1000 Array, 800 Array and 1500 Array 4 Metal coasters (to protect floor from spiked feet) 3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT IMPORTANT NOTE: The 800, 1000, 1400 and 1500 Array models feature spiked feet for optimum acoustic performance. However, spikes can damage certain types of floors, such as hardwood. In such instances, place included metal coasters between the spiked feet and the floor. 5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM Front Speakers Center Channel Speaker Surround Speakers The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position, with tweeters at about the same height from the floor as the listeners' ears will be. The center channel speaker should be placed below the television and no more than two feet below the tweeters of the left and right speakers. The two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position and, ideally, should face each other. If that is not possible, they may be placed on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves. Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the main program material heard in the front speakers. The low-frequency material reproduced by the subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional, and this speaker may be placed in a convenient location in the room. However, the best reproduction of bass will be heard when the subwoofer is placed in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers. Experiment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening position and moving around the room until the bass reproduction is best. Place the subwoofer in that location. 4 6.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM A 6.1-channel system will consist of a 5.1-channel configuration, as shown on page 4, with the addition of a rear center speaker placed midway between the two surround speakers, and further to the rear than the surrounds. The rear center speaker should not call more attention to itself than the surround speakers. 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM Some newer surround sound formats utilize left and right surround channels that are used for side fill, in addition to the left and right rear channels found in 5.1 systems. Place the left and right surround speakers on the sides of the room, at or in front of the listening position, facing each other. 5 1400 ARRAY ASSEMBLY Due to the weight of the 1400 Array horn module, it is packed separately from the low-frequency enclosure. It is a very simple procedure to install the module, and the necessary instructions are listed below. The required Allen-tipped screw driver is included in the accessory pack. 1. Carefully remove the horn module from the packaging and place it face down on a soft surface. 2. Locate the cardboard accessory sleeve and remove the hardware. 3. The accessory sleeve should contain: a. 2 Long 1/4" x 20 Allenhead bolts b. 1 Short 1/4" x 20 Allenhead bolt c. 1 Logo plate d. 1 Rubber hole plug e. 4 Metal coasters (to protect wood and tile floors from the spike feet) 4. Carefully unpack the lowfrequency enclosure and place it upright. It would be helpful to position it near its final position in the room since it is much easier to move without the additional weight of the horn module. 5. Notice the two threaded inserts on the angled face of the top and also the small L-bracket on the top. These are the attachment points for the horn module. Immediately adjacent to the Lbracket is a recessed connector which will make the electrical connection for the horn module. 6. Although the module can be installed by one person, it is easier if a second set of hands are available. 7. Cradle the horn module with the opening along your forearm and, using your free hand, connect the plug coming from the bottom of the horn assembly into the jack on the top of the enclosure. 8. You can now place the horn in position on top of the enclosure. The L-bracket fits in an opening under the horn assembly. The module will sit on top of the enclosure by itself, although it should always be steadied until fully mounted. 9. Line up the two mounting holes on the lower lip of the front of the horn with those in the enclosure. Partially install one long bolt and then the other one. It may be necessary to lift the horn slightly so that the bolts install smoothly. Do not force or cross-thread them. 10. Once both bolts have been started, work them in all of the way, but do not tighten them securely just yet. 11. Install the remaining short bolt in the hole at the bottom rear of the horn module. You can fully tighten this bolt. 12. Now completely tighten the two front bolts. 13. Everything should be tight and properly aligned at this time. If not, loosen, realign, and retighten as required. 14. The final steps are to remove the backing from the logo badge and place it in the recess on the lower horn lip, and to use the rubber hole plug to hide the hole at the bottom rear of the horn module. Do not complete these steps until the system has been turned on and tested acoustically. Make sure the horn module is playing first. Once the logo badge and rubber plug hole are installed, it is extremely difficult to remove them. 6 Step 9 Step 7 Step 11 Step 8 7 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Subwoofer Controls and Connections (15 0 0 Array Only) ¡ Line-Level Input 2 3 0 1 4 5 6 7 TM Line-Level Output £ Power Indicator ¢ Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control Crossover Adjustment § Phase Switch ¶ LP/LFE Selector · On/Off Auto Switch ª Power Switch Connection: If you have a Dolby® Digital or DTS® receiver/processor with a low-frequencyeffects (LFE) output, set LFE/LP switch to LFE. If you prefer to use the crossover built into the 1500 Array, set the LFE/LP Switch ¶ to LP. 8 SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT The 1500 Array includes a line output. This output allows you to "daisy chain" one 1500 Array to multi ...