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JBL®CONTROL
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SERIES
CONTROL
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MONITOR
LOUDSPEAKERS
OWNER’S GUIDE
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JBL®CONTROL®SERIES
Place pads here
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right Rear
Channel
Left Rear
Channel
JBL Subwoofer
(optional)
Center Rear
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Left
Front
Channel
JBL Center
Channel
(optional)
Left
Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Left Rear
Channel
Right Rear
Channel
Center Rear
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
JBL Center
Channel
(optional)
JBL Subwoofer
(optional)
Listening Position
Left
Channel
Right
Channel
For more than 60 years, JBL®audio equipment has been chosen for top concert
halls, recording studios and movie theaters around the world, becoming the
hands-down choice of leading recording artists and sound engineers. With
JBL Control
®
Monitor loudspeakers, innovative technologies such as an all-new,
extended-response soft-dome tweeter, a second-generation Elliptical Oblate
Spheroidal™(EOS) waveguide and PolyPlas™transducer reinforcement are
available to you. Enjoy!
UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS
If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer. Keep
the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.
Included:
2x Control Monitor loudspeakers
1x Owner’s manual
1x USA warranty sheet
2x Wall brackets
2x Sets of four rubber feet
1x 4mm Allen wrench for wall-bracket installation
PLACEMENT
STEREO
Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey your room and think
about placement, keeping the following points in mind and using Figure 1
as a guide:
• For best results, place the speakers 6'– 8' (1.5m–2.5m) apart.
• Position each speaker so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level.
• Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a
wall or corner.
• Refer to “Home Theater” below if you also plan to use the speakers for
home theater reproduction.
NOTE: A JBL powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both
music and film soundtracks. Contact your JBL dealer for recommendations
on subwoofer models for your particular application.
Figure 2. This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan. Left/right
rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for
a 6-channel system.
Figure 1. Experiment with speaker placement to obtain
the best bass level and stereo imaging in your room.
HOME THEATER
For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right,
along either side of the television monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically
shielded, you can place them near a CRT TV without worrying about the
magnetic field distorting the TV picture.
For surround-channel use, place speakers on bookshelves or stands alongside
the listening position. Control Monitor loudspeakers are also wall-mountable.
Final placement depends on room acoustics, availability of space and your
listening preference (Figures 2 and 3).
In 6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind the listening
position, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
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Figure 3. This figure shows an alternate layout, which may be more suitable
for some rooms. Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The
center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.
INSTALLING FEET
The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners
of your speakers to protect your furniture.
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WALL-MOUNTING
Standard
Connection
Speaker Wire
NOTE: The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting
hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount
the module.
Step 1.
Run the speaker wire through the hole in the
center of the bracket, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4.
Step 2.
Attach the bracket to the wall in the desired
location, using the appropriate screws and
anchors, as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5.
WIRING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS
TURNED OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS.
For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding.
The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive
polarity (i.e., +).
NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and
connection options.
The speakers have coded terminals
that accept a variety of wire
connectors. The most common
connection is shown in Figure 8.
To ensure proper polarity, connect
each + terminal on the back of the
amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker,
as shown in Figure 9. Connect the
–
(black) terminals in a similar way.
Figure 8. This figure shows how to
connect bare wires to the terminals.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REVERSE POLARITIES
(I.E., + TO –OR –TO +) WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS.
DOING SO WILL CAUSE POOR IMAGING AND
DIMINISHED BASS RESPONSE.
STANDARD CONNECTION
See the owner’s guides that were
included with your amplifier, receiver
and television to confirm connection
procedures.
Step 3.
Using the supplied Allen wrench, remove
the screws and end caps from the top and
bottom of the speaker, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6.
Step 4.
Connect the speaker wire to the speaker, as described in “Wiring the System.”
Step 5.
Slide the speaker into the bracket, aligning
the holes in the bracket with the threaded
inserts in the top and bottom of the speaker,
and reattach the screws and end caps
removed in Step 3, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 9. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel
of a stereo or home theater system.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Check the speakers for playback, first by setting the system volume control
to a minimum level, and then by applying power to your audio system. Play
a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control
to a comfortable level.
NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire
frequency spectrum. If not, check all wiring connections or consult the
authorized JBL dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help.
The amount of bass you hear and the stereo-image quality will be affected
by a number of different factors, including the room’s size and shape, the
construction materials used to build the room, the listener’s position relative
to the speakers, and the position of the speakers in the room.
Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If there is too
much bass, move the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if you
place the speakers closer to the walls, there will be more bass output.
Step 6.
Hand-tighten securely. You may angle the speaker up to 15 degrees to the
right or the left before final tightening.
Figure 7.
CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
Each enclosure has a finish that does not require any routine maintenance.
When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust from the
enclosure or grille.
NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet
or grille.
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SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL®MONITOR
LOUDSPEAKERS
Frequency Response (–3dB) 50Hz – 40kHz
Recommended Amplifier Power Range* 10W – 125W
Power Handling (Peak) 240W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 87dB
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Crossover Frequency 2400Hz – 18dB/octave, low-pass;
Low-Frequency Transducer 5" (130mm) PolyPlas,
High-Frequency Transducer 1" (25mm) Soft-dome,
Dimensions With Grille 10" x 6-5/8" x 8"
(H x W x D) (259mm x 164mm x 202mm)
Weight per Speaker 6.6 lb (3kg)
The recommended amplifier power range rating will ensure proper system headroom
*
to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
2400Hz – 24dB/octave, high-pass
™
shielded
shielded; EOS waveguide
JBL and Control are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered
in the United States and/or other countries. Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal and PolyPlas are
trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA
www.jbl.com
© 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Part No. 406-000-05970-E
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Château du Loir, France 7/08
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