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JBL Consumer Products X+ 0+ Y2 0 M HZ X + 0 + Y 2 0 M HZ" OWNER'S GUIDE PRODUCT LINE: MODEL NUMBER: STUDIO SERIES PRO SOUND COMES HOMETM JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com ©1999 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated. Part No. S-CTR O/G OWNER'S GUIDE PRODUCT LINE: MODEL NUMBER: STUDIO SERIES S-CENTER S-CENTER D E S I G N G O A L : Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the home environment by calling on JBL's professional engineering leadership. T W E E T E R T Y P E : Pure-titanium dome with EOSTM waveguide W O O F E R T Y P E : Cast-aluminum basket with HeatScapeTM motor structure C R O S S O V E R N E T W O R K : Straight-Line Signal PathTM (SSP) P O R T D E S I G N : FreeFlowTM flared P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E : Studio Monitor D E S I G N G O A L : Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the home environment by calling on JBL's professional engineering leadership. T W E E T E R T Y P E : Pure-titanium dome with EOSTM waveguide W O O F E R T Y P E : Cast-aluminum basket with HeatScapeTM motor structure C R O S S O V E R N E T W O R K : Straight-Line Signal PathTM (SSP) P O R T D E S I G N : FreeFlowTM flared P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E : Studio Monitor SPEAKER PLACEMENT Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations are for the optimum placement of the loudspeakers. Use these placement recommendations as a guide. Slight variations will not diminish your listening pleasure. The Studio Series S-CENTER loudspeaker is videoshielded and can safely be placed near a television. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S S-CENTER Description: Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power*: Nominal Impedance: The S-CENTER is designed to complement all of the Studio Series loudspeakers. It is the ideal way to re-create the cinematic experience in your home. Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): Frequency Response (­3dB): Crossover Frequencies: High-Frequency Transducer: 3-Way dual 5" center 150W 8 Ohms 91dB 75Hz ­ 20kHz 800, 3200Hz 1" Pure-titanium dome, with rubber surround, shielded; Elliptical Oblate SpheroidalTM (EOS) waveguide 4" PolyPlasTM (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone, rubber surround, shielded; Linear Field ProximityTM (LFP) bezel 5-1/4" PolyPlasTM (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone, rubber surround, SFGTM magnetic shorting , rings, high-temp oversized Kapton® voice coil, HeatScapeTM motor structure, cast-aluminum baskets, shielded Low Diffraction, IsoPowerTM FreeFlowTM flared Straight-Line Signal PathTM (SSP) All-metal, gold-plated 5-way binding posts 7-7/8" x 20-1/2" x 9" 200mm x 521mm x 229mm 15lbs, 6.8kgs 0-2 ft. Midrange Transducer: 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. Low-Frequency Transducer: ­ + Baffles: Port: Network: ­+ CENTER Speaker Outputs Terminals: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Declaration of Conformity TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the speakers: · Check that receiver/ amplifier is on and that a source is playing. · Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased: · 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 no sound from the center speaker: · 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. We, JBL Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeaker described in this owner's manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1992 *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. Steen Michaelsen JBL Europe A/S Birkerød. DENMARK. 8/99 ...