SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These
recommendations are for the
optimal placement of the
loudspeakers. Use these
placement recommendations
as a guide. Slight variations
will not diminish your listening pleasure.
All of the Balboa Series loud-
MODEL: BALBOA 10
As front speakers
speakers referred to in this
guide are video-shielded
MODEL: BALBOA 30
As surround speakers
†
Placement for surround back
speakers in 6.1/7.1 systems,
or alternate placement for
side surround speakers in 5.1
systems.
and can safely be placed
near a television.
MODEL: BALBOA CENTER
The Balboa Center loudspeaker is designed to complement all of the
Series loudspeakers. It is the
ideal way to re-create the
cinematic experience in your
home.
Balboa
BALBOA SERIES
ALBOA 10, BALBOA 30
B
AND B
ALBO
A CENTER
OWNER’S GUIDE
®
Without pad
With pad
Place pads here
SPEAKER PLACEMENT (CONTINUED)
Receiver
Speaker Outputs
– +
CENTER
CENTER
– +
– +– +
– +
Receiver’s Speaker Outputs
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
– +
MODELS:
BALBOA 10 AND
BALBOA CENTER
The supplied self-adhesive
rubber feet may be attached
to the bottom corners of your
speakers to protect your
furniture.
MODEL: BALBOA 30
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
MODELS:
BALBOA 10 AND
BALBOA 30
MODEL:
BALBOA CENTER
This model is shipped with
four self-adhesive nonskid
pads that are to be used when
the loudspeaker is intended
to be placed on a smoothsurfaced floor, such as tile or
hardwood. Gently lay the
speaker on its side (not its
front or back) on a soft,
nonabrasive surface. Attach
each pad to the bottom of its
foot in the widest portion of
the recessed area.
DO NOT attach the pads if
the speaker will be placed
on carpeting.
NEVER drag the speaker to
move it, as this will damage
the pads, the feet and/or the
wood cabinet itself. Always
lift the speaker and carry it to
its new location.
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 poor imaging. 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.
To use the binding-post
speaker terminals, unscrew
the colored collar until the
pass-through hole in the center post is visible. Insert the
bare end of the wire through
this hole; then screw the collar down until the connection
is tight.
CAUTION: Floorstanding
(tower) loudspeakers have a
high center of gravity and may
become unstable and tip over
during earthquakes, or if
rocked, tipped or improperly
positioned. If this is a concern,
these speakers should be
anchored to the wall behind
them, using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases
and wall units. The customer
is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of
hardware.
The hole in the center of
each collar is intended for
use with banana-type connectors. To comply with
European CE certification,
these holes are blocked with
plastic inserts at the point of
manufacture. Use of bananatype connectors requires the
removal of the inserts. Do
not remove these inserts if
you are using the product
in an area covered by the
European CE certification.
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.
e is no sound com-
If ther
ing from one speaker:
• Check the “Balance”
control on your receiver/
amplifier.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure no wires are
touching other wires or
terminals and creating a
short circuit.
• 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.
• Turn off all electronics and
switch the speaker in question with one of the other
speakers that is working correctly. Turn everything back
on, and determine 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 information.
If the
problem has followed the
speaker, consult your dealer
for further assistance or, if
that is not possible, visit
www.jbl.com for further
information.
If the system plays at
low volumes but shuts
f as volume is
of
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 (or low)
bass output:
• Make sure the polarities
(+ and –) of the left and right
“Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
• If your system includes a
powered subwoofer, make
sure it is connected correctly,
plugged into an active AC
outlet and turned on. See the
owner's guide for your subwoofer for more information.
• If your system does not
include a powered subwoofer, consider adding one
for use with digital “.1” surround formats.
If there is no sound from
ound speakers:
the surr
• 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 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 whether your receiver/
amplifier 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.
• If you are using both side
surround and back surround
speakers, make sure that your
receiver/processor is configured for 6.1/7.1 operation.
• 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.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the products
described in this owner’s manual are in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer Group International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 1/05
SPECIFICATIONS
BALBOA 10
Description
ay 130mm (5") bookshelf
2-W
Maximum Recommended
Amplifier Power**
125W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
60W/240W
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
86dB
Frequency Response (–3dB)
68Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequency
3000Hz
High-Frequency Transducer
19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate
dome
Low-Frequency Transducer
130mm (5") Pure-cellulose fiber
cone, shielded
Baffle
Low diffraction, IsoPower
™
Port
FreeFlow™flared
Network
Straight-Line Signal Path™(SSP)
Terminal
5-Way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(With grille)
259mm x 165mm x 210mm
10-13/16" x 6-1/2" x 8-1/4"
Weight per Speaker
3.9kg/8.5 lb
BALBOA 30
Description
3-Way 170mm (6") floorstanding
Maximum Recommended
Amplifier Power**
150W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
80W/320W
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
90dB
Frequency Response (–3dB)
47Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies
600Hz, 3500Hz
High-Frequency Transducer
19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate
dome
Midrange Transducer
100mm (4") Pure-cellulose-fiber
cone, shielded
Low-Frequency Transducer
170mm (6") Pure-cellulose-fiber
cone, shielded
Baffle
Low diffraction, IsoPower
Port
FreeFlow™flared
Network
Straight-Line Signal Path™(SSP)
Terminals
5-Way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(With grille and feet)
889mm x 229mm x 321mm
35" x 9" x 12-5/8"
Weight per Speaker
14.5kg/32 lb
BALBOA CENTER
Description
ay dual 130mm (5") center
2-W
Maximum Recommended
Amplifier Power**
150W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
75W/300W
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
90dB
Frequency Response (–3dB)
80Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequency
3500Hz
High-Frequency Transducer
19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate
dome, shielded
Low-Frequency Transducer
Dual 130mm (5") pure-cellulose fiber
cone, shielded
Baffle
Low diffraction, IsoPower
™
Port
FreeFlow™flared
Network
Straight-Line Signal Path™(SSP)
Terminals
5-Way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(With grille)
170mm x 479mm x 260mm
6-11/16" x 18-7/8" x 10-1/4"
Weight per Speaker
6.9kg/15.2 lb
Part No.
™
406-000-05179
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JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
ours, 72500 Chateau-du-Loir
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516.255.4JBL (4525) www.jbl.com
2005 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
©
JBL is a registered trademark, and IsoPower, FreeFlow and Straight-Line Signal
Path are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
, France
* Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.
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