JBL500, JBL800, JBL900, JBL Center simple setup guide thank you for choosing JBL. For more than 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 to build products that meet their needs and expectations. JBL Consumer Products one. Speaker Placement JBL500, JBL800 JBL900 JBL Center 0-2 ft. 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 ­ + ­ + ­+ ­+ 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 polarities (+ and ­) of the left and right "Speaker Inputs" are connected properly. If there is no sound from the center speaker, check the following: · Make sure that your receiver's Center Channel Mode is in the "normal" or "wide" position. If it is in the "phantom" position, the center speaker will not play. · Check all connections between processor/amplifier and the center speaker. Specifications JBL500 Frequency Response (­6dB): Recommended Maximum Power Handling*: Sensitivity @ 1 watt/1 meter: Nominal Impedance: Crossover Frequency: Woofer: Tweeter: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight (each): 75Hz ­ 20kHz 50 watts 86dB 8 ohms 2200Hz 5-1/4" 2" paper cone 11 x 6-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches 279 x 165 x 184mm 7 lbs/3.2 kg JBL800 52Hz ­ 20kHz 100 watts 89dB 8 ohms 3200Hz 8" 12mm 32 x 9 x 8 inches 813 x 229 x 203mm 25 lbs/11.4 kg JBL900 Frequency Response (­6dB): Recommended Maximum Power Handling*: Sensitivity @ 1 watt/1 meter: Nominal Impedance: Crossover Frequency: Woofer: Tweeter: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight (each): 55Hz ­ 20kHz 100 watts 88dB 8 ohms 3500Hz 6-1/2" video shielded 12mm video shielded 32 x 9 x 8 inches 813 x 229 x 203mm 25 lbs/11.4 kg JBL Center 90Hz ­ 20kHz 100 watts 90dB 8 ohms 7500Hz 2 x 4-1/2" 2-1/2" fiber cone 6-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 5-5/8 inches 165 x 470 x 143mm 10 lbs/4.5 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. Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice, but will always meet or exceed original specifications unless otherwise stated. Note: The speaker grilles are not removable on any of the models listed in this manual. Declaration of Conformity CEL EB RAT I NG 0 YEAR 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 standards: EN 50081-1/2.1991 EN 50082-1/1.1992 JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) 1998 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated. 4/98 Part No. 234794 © S A Harman International Company 5 Steen Michaelsen JBL Europe A/S Birkerød. DENMARK. 4/98 ...