HP6B, HP8B, HP82B, HP88F simple set-up guide thank you for choosing JBL. For over 50 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of musical and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car, or office. We're confident that the JBL loudspeakers you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected ­ 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 complete the enclosed profile card. It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements, and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that meet your needs and expectations. JBL Consumer Products one. Speaker Placement HP6B, HP8B, HP82B HP88F Tweeter Grille Installation (optional) Magnet Magnet two. Speaker Connections Connection Tips Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (­) terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (­) on the speaker to (­) on the amplifier. Wiring "out of phase" results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. RIGHT LEFT ­ + ­ + ­+ RIGHT ­+ LEFT Speaker Outputs Troubleshooting If there is no sound from any of the speakers, check the following: · Receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. · Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. If there is no sound coming from one speaker, check the following: · Check the "Balance" control on your receiver/amplifier. · Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. · Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, or punctured. If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased, check the following: · Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. · Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, or punctured. · If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver/amplifier. If there is low bass output, check the following: · Make sure the polarity (+ and ­) of the left and right "Speaker Inputs" are connected properly. Specifications SYSTEM Frequency Response (­6dB): Recommended Maximum Power Handling*: Sensitivity @ 1 watt/1 meter: Normal Impedance: Crossover Frequency: Woofer: Midrange: Tweeter: Finish: Dimensions (HxWxD): Weight (each): SYSTEM Frequency Response (­6dB): Recommended Maximum Power Handling*: Sensitivity @ 1 watt/1 meter: Normal Impedance: Crossover Frequency: Woofer: Midrange: Tweeter: Finish: Dimensions (HxWxD): Weight (each): Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice, but will always meet or exceed original speci-fications unless otherwise stated. HP6B 57Hz ­ 22kHz 100 watts 89dB 8 ohms 2800Hz 6-1/2" cast frame N/A 1" pure titanium black ash woodgrain vinyl 16-1/2 x 9-1/4 x 8-1/8 inches 419 x 235 x 206mm 15 lbs/6.8 kg HP82B 48Hz ­ 22kHz 150 watts 90dB 8 ohms 3000Hz 8" cast frame N/A 1" pure titanium black ash woodgrain vinyl 19-7/8 x 11-1/2 x 9-1/8 inches 501 x 292 x 232mm 21-1/4 lbs/9.6 kg HP8B 46Hz ­ 22kHz 200 watts 91dB 8 ohms 850Hz, 3000Hz 8" cast frame 5" cast frame 1" pure titanium black ash woodgrain vinyl 23-1/8 x 11-1/2 x 10 inches 584 x 292 x 254mm 27 lbs/12.25 kg *The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels. HP88F 40Hz ­ 22kHz 250 watts 93dB 8 ohms 850Hz, 3000Hz 2 x 8" cast frame 5" cast frame 1" pure titanium black ash woodgrain vinyl 35-1/4 x 11-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches 870 x 292 x 318mm 47 lbs/21.3 kg Declaration of Conformity CEL EB RAT I NG We, JBL Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK declare in own responsibility, that the products described in this owner's manual are in compliance with technical 0 YEAR S JBL Consumer Products 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) 1996 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated. Printed in USA 7/96 Part No. 330990-001 A Harman International Company 5 standards: EN 50 081-1/1992 EN 50 082-1/3.1995 © Steen Michaelsen JBL Europe A/S Birkerød. DENMARK. 7/96 ...