User manual JBL SCS 138 TRIO (220 - 240V)

X+ 0+ Y2 0 M HZ 4" 8" X+ 0+ Y2 0 M HZ X + 0 + Y 2 0 M HZ OWNER'S GUIDE PRODUCT LINE: Surround Cinema Speakers MODEL NUMBER: TRIO138S 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 : Titanium-laminate-dome E N C L O S U R E T Y P E : Sealed P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E : Cinema Loudspeaker Series READ THIS! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord, or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided. Make certain that the AC outlet is properly grounded. Do not use an adapter plug with this product. 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 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. Important Safety Precautions! facturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only when and as recommended by the manufacturer. 10. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. 12. Replacement Parts. 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. 13. Safety Check. 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. 14. Feet/Spikes. When positioning, or moving this product ensure that is lifted rather than dragged across any floor/mounting surface. This will avoid any damage to the floor/mounting surface. Attention! Products and/or product feet constructed of rubber or plastics may, in seldom cases, react chemically and discolor treated or non-treated wooden surfaces if positioned without protection. 15. Warranty: The following conditions may result in a void product warranty: a. the manufacturers serial number is removed or forged. b. if repairs and/or modifications and/or other treatments/tunings have been carried out by non-authorized personnel or accessories/supplements are attached, which are not approved by manufacturer/importer. 16. Warranty: The following items are not covered by the product warranty: a. Damage caused by inappropriate handling despite clear instructions provided in the owners manual. b. Damage to mechanical parts (such as record-/playback heads, moving rubber and plastic parts and fuses) as well as results of normal wear and tear. c. Damage caused by external action or influence. d. Damage caused by miss-use by user. e. Damage caused by excessive electrical mains supply voltage or lightning strike. f. Damage caused by fire, water or smoke. g. Damage known to buyer prior to purchase. h. Damage caused by professional employment of home entertainment products (e.g. for catering trade, restaurants, public address or infinite loop announcement use etc.) 17. Specifications: All product specifications/features are subject to change without notification. Passive Products: 18. Amplifiers: Amplifiers used to drive these units must deliver a sufficient output power. A lack of output power may lead to amplifier-clipping, which causes damage not covered by guarantee. Active (Powered) Products: 19. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. Make certain that the proper space (more than 10cm) is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If the amplifier will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet, with means provided for hot air to exit and for cool air to be brought in. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them. Remember, power amplifiers generate heat, and the heatsink fins and ventilation slots that form part of the cabinet are specially designed to remove this heat. Placing other electronic equipment near these heat-dissipation systems may possibly affect the long term reliability of both your amplifier and the objects placed above it. Do not place CDs, record jackets, owner's manuals or other paper on top of or beneath the unit or in between products containing amplifiers in a stack. This will block the air flow, causing degraded performance and a possible fire hazard. 20. Power Sources. 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. 21. Grounding or Polarization. This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. CAUTION General: 1. Unpacking: Check the product carefully. If it has been damaged in transit, report the damage immediately by calling your dealer and/or the shipping company that delivered it. 2. Connections: Whenever changing, connecting or disconnecting signal or power cables etc., always turn off all equipment. This prevents transients from entering the equipment and prevents electrical energy from reaching you. Keep all connections out of the reach of children. Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect any powered units from the AC outlet. 3. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 4. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 5. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 6. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. 7. Water and Moisture. The product should not be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8. Accessories. To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the product's weight. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manu- 2 22. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. If a replacement cord is used, make certain that it is of a similar gauge. We do not recommend using extension cords with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on power cords. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately, by a qualified service technician, with cords meeting factory specifications. When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. 23. Non-use Periods. The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time. 24. Lightning. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 25. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 26. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into, the product; or c. The product has been exposed to rain or water; or d. The product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation; or e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged; or f. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. 27. Servicing. 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. 28. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 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. 29. Heat. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or near heating equipment. When positioning the product in its final location, make certain that it has adequate ventilation on all sides, as well as on the top and bottom. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 50 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 expected ­ and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL. JBL Consumer Products Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the products described in this owner's manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1997 Luc E Godard Harman Consumer International Château-du-Loir, FRANCE. 09/01 3 INCLUDED Two satellites for left, right front or surrounds with wall-mount brackets. One center-channel speaker with adjustable support leg. For a complete system, consider adding a powered subwoofer. Please see your JBL dealer for assistance. MOUNTING OPTIONS Satellites and Surrounds On shelves. On the wall. Wall brackets are included for the satellite speakers only. On optional stands (FS300S). Wall-Mounting Attach plate to wall. The brackets should be placed, if possible, so that the screws will fasten into a wooden wall stud. If that is not possible, use properly selected wall anchors. The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware, available through hardware stores, to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. Slide speaker onto support. Place speaker and support on wall plate. 4 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Front Speakers Center-Channel Speaker 0-60 cm Surround Speakers 1.5-1.8 m The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position. They should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listeners' ears will be, or they may be angled toward the listeners. The center-channel speaker should be placed slightly behind the front left and right speakers, and no more than two feet above or below the tweeters of the left and right speakers. It is often convenient to set the center speaker on top of the television set, as shown in the drawing. Use the supplied support leg to aim it toward the listener by screwing the leg in to angle the speaker up, or unscrewing the leg slightly to angle the speaker down. The two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position and, ideally, should face each other and be at a level higher than the listeners' ears. 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 TRIO138S speakers are perfect for bringing music to additional rooms in your home. If your receiver or amplifier is equipped with A/B speaker switching, simply connect the pair of speakers to the unused pair of speaker terminals on your receiver, following the directions in the Speaker Connections section on page 4. If you plan on playing both pairs of speakers simultaneously, check with the manufacturer of your receiver or amplifier to find out whether that use is recommended. 5 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Connection Tips Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire as shown. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (­) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including JBL, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (­) terminal. To use the spring-type terminals, simply press the colored terminal, insert the bare end of the wire into the hole, and release. The clip inside the terminal grips the wire. Tug the wire gently to make sure that it has been inserted properly. The (+) lead of the speaker wire is usually indicated by a stripe, ridges in the wire insulation, or gold-colored strands inside clear wire insulation. 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. With the advent of multichannel surround-sound systems, connecting all of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material. Left Front Right Front Center + ­ + ­ + ­ Receiver Left Front Center Right Front + ­ + ­ + ­ Left Surround Right Surround + ­ + ­ Left Surround Right Surround + ­ + ­ 6 TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the speakers: · Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. · 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. · Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. If there is no sound coming from one speaker: · 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. · In Dolby* Digital or DTS® modes, make sure that the receiver/processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled. If there is no sound from the center speaker: · Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speaker. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. · If your receiver/processor is set in Dolby Pro Logic* mode, make sure the center speaker is not in phantom mode. · If your receiver/processor is set in Dolby Digital or DTS mode, make sure the receiver/ processor is con-figured so that the center speaker is enabled. 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 low (or no) bass output: · Make sure the connections to the left and right "Speaker Inputs" have the correct polarity (+ and ­). · Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system. See your JBL dealer for further assistance. · If you are using a powered subwoofer, check your owner's manual to make sure it is correctly connected and is being used according to the manufacturer's instructions. If there is no sound from the surround speakers: · 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. · Review proper operation of your receiver/processor and its surround-sound features. · Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a surround-sound mode. If it is not, check to see if your receiver/processor has other surround modes you may use. · In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/ processor is configured so that the surround speakers are enabled. · Review the operation of your DVD player and the jacket of your DVD to make sure that the DVD features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS mode, and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD player's menu and the DVD disc's menu. 7 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Satellites Frequency Response 120Hz ­ 20kHz (­6dB) Recommended Power 10 ­ 50 watts Impedance 4 ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Tweeter 12mm titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded Midrange 75mm driver, video-shielded Dimensions (H x W x D) 4-3/8" x 3-3/16" x 3-3/4" 111mm x 81mm x 95mm Weight 1.1 lb/0.5kg Center Frequency Response 120Hz ­ 20kHz (­6dB) Recommended Power 10 ­ 50 watts Impedance 4 ohms nominal Sensitivity 88dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Tweeter 12mm titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded Midrange Dual 75mm drivers, videoshielded Dimensions (H x W x D) 3-1/4" x 7-5/8" x 3-3/4" 83mm x 194mm x 95mm Weight 1.89 lb/0.86kg Refinements may be made on occasion to existing products without notice, but will always meet or exceed original specifications unless otherwise stated. Simply Cinema is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated. * Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. OWNER'S GUIDE PRODUCT LINE: 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 ©2001 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated. Surround Cinema Speakers MODEL NUMBER: TRIO138S 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 : Titanium-laminate-dome E N C L O S U R E T Y P E : Sealed P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E : Cinema Loudspeaker Series Part No.ai5077