JBL 4429 Owner's Manual

MODEL 4429

12-inch, 3-way studio monitor

English

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Thank you for purchasing the JBL® three-way studio monitor 4429.
In order to understand and use this product correctly, please read this
owner’s manual thoroughly before using the product. For more than 60
years, JBL engineers have been providing audio equipment for concert
halls, recording studios and movie theatres around the world, and JBL
products have become the hands-down choice of leading recording
artists and sound engineers.

OWNER’S MANUAL

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unPaCking

aTTEnuaTOr aDJusTMEnT

The product should have been delivered complete in appearance and

functionality. If you nd any scratches or defects, please directly contact the

store where you purchased the product.
We recommend that you keep the original box and packing material after
unpacking. Please note that if a product must be shipped for a repair ser­vice, JBL will not be responsible for any damage incurred during shipping

caused by insufcient packing.

50cm

(20”)

40° – 60°

Listening Position

50cm

(20”)

insTaLLaTiOn

Avoid placing any 4429 monitors near power ampliers or radiators that

generate large amounts of heat or in very humid or dusty places or in any

places exposed to direct sunlight. Place them on a rm, solid oor.

If you are using two monitors, install them by using a recorded sound source
that has a distinct virtual center image. Find the center point between the
monitors by measuring the distance between the left and right monitors.
Adjust the distance between the listening position and the monitors, as well
as the distance between the right and left monitors, to obtain a precise
center image.
We have designed these monitors to reproduce the stereo soundstage most
accurately when the interior angle between each monitor and the listener is
40 to 60 degrees. Additionally, it is ideal to place the monitors approximately
50cm (20") or more from the left and right walls.
The center of the monitor's sound image is in the vicinity of the HF (high­frequency) unit. Set the monitors to align the HF unit at ear level. To avoid

acoustical interference with the oor surface, we recommend that you place

the monitors on a sturdy base (cube or block shaped) with a thickness of
5cm – 20cm (2"– 8").

COnnECTiOn

CAUTIO N
Always turn off the power before connecting the monitor to the am-

plier. Connecting the monitor while the power is on may damage
the amplier or the monitor.

The monitor uses independent, continuous, variable attenuators to adjust
the HF (high-frequency) and UHF (ultrahigh-frequency) levels to the moni­tor’s woofer level. Adjust the attenuators to the room’s acoustics and to your
liking. Most monitors and other speakers take about one or two months
after initial use for their vibration system to yield optimum performance. As
the level balance is expected to change with use, we recommend that you
readjust the attenuators accordingly.

ThE griLLE

We have shipped the monitor with the grille attached. The purpose of the
grille is to protect the drivers. You may remove and reattach the grille as
necessary.

MainTEnanCE

When doing any maintenance on the monitor, wipe the surface of its cabinet
with a dry cloth to remove dust. Damp cloth or cleaning paper may dull the

nish on the cabinet surface. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene,

paint thinner or alcohol, and do not spray insecticide nearby.
If dust gets into the grille netting, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust.
Adjust the suction power of the vacuum cleaner so that it does not suction
too strongly. Furthermore, do not wash the grille in water. The grille may sag,
or its colour may become uneven.
If the surface of the monitor becomes dusty, carefully sweep the dust away
with a soft, dry calligraphy brush or paint brush. Never use a damp cloth.
The monitor is a durable consumer good. Nevertheless, the edges of its
woofer, which support rapid movement of the paper cone, undergo a great
level of stress, and there is a limit to the number of years of its practical
use. Also, the effects of temperature, humidity or ultraviolet radiation may
shorten a monitor’s lifespan. Please avoid exposing the monitor to lighting
equipment, direct sunlight or sources of strong lighting, and avoid placing
the monitor near an air conditioner, exhaust pipe, heat radiator or any other
source of high temperatures.

sPECiFiCaTiOns

TYPE 3-WAY BOOKSHELF

Units used

Impedance 6 ohms

Allowable Inp ut 200W (RMS)

Output sound- pressure level 91dB (2.83V/1 m)

Frequency response 40Hz – 45kHz (– 6dB)

Crossover frequencies 800Hz, 7kHz

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight 32.3kg (71 lb )

300mm (12") pure-pulp cone woofer 1200FE-8
50mm (1-3/4") titanium diaphragm 175Nd-3
19mm (3/4") titanium diaphragm 138Nd

400mm x 635mm x 318mm
(15-3/4" x 25" x 12-1/2")

The positive terminals of the monitor have a red ring, and the negative ter­minals have a black ring. Be sure to connect them without mistaking their
polarity. We have designed the monitor for positive-phase operation; that is,
when a positive signal is applied to the positive terminal, the woofer moves
forward.

In order to connect to the terminals safely and securely, we recommend that
you use the Y terminals or banana plugs on the cable ends.

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