JBL SCS145.5 System
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1. Subwoofer Line Level In Receiver Subwoofer Out R L Center Left Surround volume controlled preamp line level output Use RCA type interconnects to connect the line level subwoofer outputs on your receiver or amplifier to the line level inputs on the sub woofer IMPORTANT Do not Right Front Right Surround use the LFE input on the sub woofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors NOTE If your receiver or amplifier only has one subwoofer output jack then you will need to use a Y connector not included Plug the male end of the Y connector into your receiver or amplifier s subwoofer out put jack and connect each of the two female ends to separate RCA type intercon nects Finally plug the RCA type interconnects into the line level inputs on the sub woofer Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier Make sure your receiver or processor is correctly con figured to indicate that the subwoofer is On Note for advanced users If your receiver processor has a built in low pass crossover filter for the subwoofer out put you may use the LFE input to bypass the sub woofer s internal crossover 7 DOLBY PRO LOGIC NON DIGITAL SPEAKER LEVEL Use this installation method ieia Right Front for Dolby Pro Logic applica Center tions not Dolby Digital DTS o 5 or2. 145 5 OWNER S GUIDE READ FIRST Important Safety Precautions 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 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions 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 he polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding
3. STANDS 1 Attach the stand adaptor to the top of the stand upright with the pins toward the rear of the stand Fasten the adaptor to the upright with the supplied screw 2 Place the loudspeaker securely on the stand by inserting the adaptor pin into the grommet on the bottom of the speaker 3 Connect the wire to the loudspeaker remember ing to preserve the polar ity and see page 6 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CONNECTION TIPS M Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire as shown The wires supplied with the system may already be stripped and tinned for easy insertion into the speaker terminals Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding and terminals Most manu facturers of speakers and electronics including JBL use red to denote the terminal and black for the terminal The lead of the speaker wire is noted with a stripe It is important to connect both speakers identically on the speaker to on the amplifier and on the speaker to on the ampli fier Wiring out of phase results in thin sound weak bass and a poor stereo image With the advent of multi channel 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 To connect the supplied speaker wires to th
4. of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured or touching each other e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure that the receiver processor is config ured so that the speaker in question is enabled e Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker in question with one of the other speakers that is work ing correctly Turn every thing back on and deter mine whether the problem has followed the speaker or has remained in the same channel If the problem is in the same channel the source of the problem is most likely with your receiver or amplifier and you should consult the owner s manual for that product for further informa tion If the problem has fol lowed the speaker consult your dealer for further assis tance or if that is not possi ble visit www jbl com for further information If there is no sound from the center speaker e Check all wires and con nections between receiver amplifier and speaker Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured or touch ing each other e If your receiver processor is set in Dolby Pro Logic mode make sure the center speaker is not in phantom mode e f your receiver processor is set in Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure the receiver processor is configured so that the center speaker is enabled If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased e Check all wires a
5. OLUME AC 120V 60Hz automatically turn on LED will be green If the subwoofer does not sense a signal after approximately twenty minutes it will automatically go back into standby mode When the Auto On switch is switched to the On position the subwoofer will remain on whether or not program material is playing If you will be away from home for an extended period of time or if the subwoofer will not be used switch the Master Power switch to the Off position Subwoofer Level Q MIN MAX KD Volume may be adjusted using the Subwoofer Level control as shown Subwoofer Level MIN MAX a D TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the speakers e Check that receiver ampli fier is on and a source is playing e Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and that its Power switch is switched on e position e Check all wires and con nections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are con nected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured or touching each other e Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier If there is no sound coming from one speaker e Check the Balance control on your receiver amplifier e Check all wires and con nections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are con nected Make sure none
6. e speaker terminals press the red or black plastic tab for the desired terminal insert the bare end of the wire into the hole and release the tab Gently tug on the wire to make sure that it is fully inserted DOLBY DIGITAL OR DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND MODE CONNECTION RECEIVER SUBWOOFER LINE LEVEL IN L LFE INPUT i LFE OUT Use this installation method for Dolby Digital DTS or other digital surround processors Use the line level input jack marked LFE for the Low Frequency Effects channel Connect this jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier Make sure that you have configured your surround sound processor for Subwoofer On The receiver should be config ured for 5 1 channel operation and the front left front right center and rear speakers should all be set to Small If your receiver allows you to set the cross over frequency between the subwoofer and the main speakers select either 120Hz or 150Hz or select the set ting that is the closest fre quency below these DOLBY PRO LOGIC NON DIGITAL LINE LEVEL Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic appli cations not Dolby Digital DTS or other digital process ing where the receiver processor is equipped with a subwoofer output or a Left Front Center
7. e 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 con venient to set the center speaker on top of the tele vision 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 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 ona wall behind the listening position facing forward In Dolby Digital and DTS systems it is best to aim all of the speakers except the subwoofer toward the lis tening position at about ear level height In systems where only analog surround processing such as Dolby Pro Logic is available it may be preferable to aim the speakers straight out from the wall to obtain a more diffuse sound The low frequency material reproduced by the subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional and this speaker may be placed in a convenient loca tion in the room However bass reproduction will be maximized when the sub woofer is placed in a corner along the same wall as the front speaker
8. e re confident that the JBL system you have chosen will INCLUDED provide every note of enjoy ment 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 register your product on our Four satellites for left right and surrounds Wall mount brackets One center channel speaker with adjustable support leg Powered subwoofer Two 20 speaker cables for connection from receiver to subwoofer Two 15 speaker cables for connection from subwoofer to front speakers Web site at www jbl com It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advance ments and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that meet their needs and expectations JBL Consumer Products Three 40 speaker cables for connection from receiver to rear satellites and center speaker SPEAKER PLACEMENT FRONT CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS SPEAKER SUBWOOFER a a Q om lt 7 m oo 2 Stands shown are optional SURROUND SPEAKERS 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 th
9. ealer or local power company For products intended to operate from bat tery 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 pro tection 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 con ductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding elec trodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A Figure A Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 eee 18 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over head power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir cuits as contact with them might be fatal 19 Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral conven ience 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 pa
10. ket 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 SPECIFICATIONS S CS145 5 System Subwoofer Frequency Response Amplifier 35Hz 20kHz 6dB 100 Watts RMS Woofer Satellites 8 200mm Enclosure Recommended Power 10 100 Watt Bass reflex atts Dimensions H x W x D Impedance a ante aan 80h inal 15 x 13 x 14 eee 381mm x 330mm x 356mm Sensitivity Weight 86dB 1 Watt 1 meter 30 Ib 13 6kg Tweeter One 1 2 13mm titanium laminate dome video shielded Midrange One 3 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 Ib 0 5kg Center Recommended Power 10 100 Watts Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB 1 Watt 1 meter Tweeter One 1 2 13mm titanium laminate dome video shielded Midrange All features and specifications are Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded Dimensions H x W x D 3 1 4 x 7 5 8 x 3 3 4 83mm x 194mm x 95mm subject to change without notice Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc Weight 1 89 b 0 86kg OWNER S GUIDE JBL PRO SOUND COMES HOME PRODUCT LINE SURROUND CINEMA SPEAKERS JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 MODEL SCS145 5 8500 Balboa B
11. nd con nections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured or touching each other e If more than one pair of main speakers is being used check the minimum imped ance requirements of your receiver amplifier If there is low or no bass output e Make sure the connections to the left and right Speaker Inputs have the correct polarity and e Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet and is turned on Power switch in the e position e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is config ured so that the subwoofer and LFE output are enabled If there is no sound from the surround speakers e Check all wires and con nections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are con nected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured or touching each other e Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier and its surround sound features e Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a surround sound mode If it is not check to see whether your receiver amplifier has other surround modes you may use e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is config ured so that the surround speakers are enabled e Review the operation of your DVD player and the jac
12. other digital processing a where the receiver processor a does not have a subwoofer output or a volume controlled preamp line level output Connect your receiver or amplifier s front left and right speaker terminals to the left and right terminals on the subwoofer that are marked Speaker Level In Connect the left and right terminals on the subwoofer that are marked Speaker Level Out to the corresponding termi nals on the back of your front left and right speakers Connect your receiver or amplifier s center and surround speaker terminals to the corresponding termi nals on the back of your cen ter and surround speakers OPERATION Move the Master Power switch marked Power to the e On position to use the subwoofer The SUB145 subwoofer will automatically turn on or go into standby sleep mode when left in the auto mode Auto On switch SPEAKER LEVEL Rt ie ad Be LINE LEVEL IN AA O ot T in the Auto position When your receiver or ampli fier is off or is not sending program material to the sub woofer the subwoofer will be in standby mode LED will be red When the subwoofer senses an audio signal it will SUBWOOFER LEVEL tl autos ON GREEN ON RED STANDBY IMPORTANT CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED SPEAKER TERMINAL AN CAUTION A PISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT OPEN H V
13. oulevard Northridge CA 91329 516 255 4JBL 4525 USA only DESIGN GOAL Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound J www jbl com to the home environment by calling on JBLs professional engineering leadership SATELLITE TYPE Titanium laminate dome tweeter 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated sealed enclosure JBL is a registered trademark of SUBWOOFER TYPE Bass reflex enclosure Harman International Industries Incorporated PORT DESIGN FreeFlow flared Part No 406 000 05100 amp PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE Cinema Loudspeaker Series J H A Harman International Company
14. rts that 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 tech nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or tha have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitu tions may result in fire electric shoc or other hazards 24 Upon completion of any service o 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 Antenna Lead In Wire Ground Clamp Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H 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 W
15. s 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 MOUNTING OPTIONS SATELLITES AND SURROUNDS UBL On shelves WALL MOUNTING On the wall Wall brackets are included On optional stands FS1000 a9 L 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 avail able through hardware stores to properly and safely wall mount the speakers Slide speaker onto support IMPORTANT NOTE The satellite speaker when mounted on these brackets can only be adjusted hori zontally left or right The speaker cannot be adjusted vertically up or down or otherwise tilted Any attempt to do so will damage the speaker bracket wall plate and or support and such damage will not be covered under warranty Place speaker and support on wall plate Make sure that at least 1 4 6mm of the wall plate metal shaft is inserted into the support cavity Continue to firmly press the support onto the wall plate metal shaft until it is fully secured in place MOUNTING THE SATELLITES ON OPTIONAL FS1000 FLOOR
16. ype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or he third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician or replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and he 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 combina tion to avoid injury from tip over 2 oarPwWwnr 13 Unplug this apparatus during light ning 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 dam aged 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 sup ply to your home consult your product d
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