JBL E10 User Manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
®
E10, E20, EC25
NORTHRIDGE™E SERIES
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations are for the optimum placement of the
loudspeakers. Use these placement recommendations as a guide. Slight variations will not diminish your listening pleasure.
All of the Northridge E Series loudspeakers referred to in this guide are video-shielded and can safely be placed near a television.
CONNECTION TIPS
Speakers and electronics ter­minals have corresponding positive (+) and negative (–) ter­minals. It is important to con­nect both speakers identically: positive (+) on the speaker to positive (+) on the amplifier and negative (–) on the speaker to negative (–) 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 as important as ever in order to preserve the proper ambience and direction-
ality 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 under the collar. Insert the bare end of the wire through this hole; then screw the collar down until the connection is tight.
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.To use banana-type 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.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
MODELS: E10, E20
MODEL: EC25
As front speakers
0 – 2 ft. (0–0.6m)
The EC25 center channel loud­speaker is designed to comple­ment all of the NorthridgeE Series loudspeakers. It is the ideal way to re-create the cinematic experience in your home.
MODELS: E10, E20, EC25
Place pads here
The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your
speakers to protect your furniture.
MODELS: E10, E20
MODEL: EC25
Receiver
Speaker Outputs
– +
CENTER
CENTER
– +
As surround speakers
40o – 60
o
5 – 6 ft.
(1.5–1.8m)
RIGHT
LEFT
– +
– +
RIGHT
Receiver Speaker Outputs
– +– +
LEFT
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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.
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 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
®
mode, 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 speakers, or has remained in the same channel. If the prob-
lem 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 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 no (or low) bass output:
• Make sure the polarities (+ and –) of the left and right “Speaker Inputs” are con­nected properly.
• Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system for
use with digital “.1” surround formats.
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/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 mode, 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.
NOTICE: Important Safety Notes
• Proper selection of mount­ing hardware and installation of the wall brackets are the responsibility of the customer.
• This product is not intended for ceiling mounting.
Two Number 8 round head or pan head screws should be used per loudspeaker. The screw head should be between 5/16 inch (8mm) and 1/4 inch (6.3mm) in diameter, and the screw should be at least 2 inches (50mm) in length.
When installing screws in any wall, always use properly selected wall anchors. Attach two of the four self-adhesive rubber pads that came with the E10 loudspeaker to the
back of the enclosure in the two bottom corners so that the cabinet is spaced evenly from the wall. Select a suit­able mounting location on a wall. (The ceiling is not a suit­able mounting location.)
Drill two pilot holes, appropri­ately sized for the specific self-tapping screw or wall anchor that you will be using. The holes should be 8 inches (203mm) apart. See Figure 1. The holes should be 3/4" (19mm) below where you want the top of the enclosure to be positioned. Use a car­penter’s level to ensure that the holes are even and that the speaker will mount on the level.
Install the two screws into either a wooden wall stud or
anchor, and tighten them until the back of each screw head is about 1/8 inch (3mm) from the wall. See Figure 2. Install the loudspeaker by slowly moving the cabinet toward the screws so that the screw heads clear the larger circu­lar portion of the two key­holes. Once both screw heads have entered the key­holes, the loudspeaker should gently be lowered onto the screw shafts. Check that the loudspeaker is firmly locked onto the screws by gently pulling the speaker down and forward.
WALL-MOUNTING (Model E10 Only)
8" (203mm)
1/8"
(3mm)
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SPECIFICATIONS
E10 E20 EC25
Description Description Description
2-Way 4" wall-mount/bookshelf 2-Way 5" bookshelf 2-Way dual 5" center
Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power** Amplifier Power** Amplifier Power**
100W 125W 150W
Power Handling Power Handling Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) (Continuous/Peak) (Continuous/Peak)
50W/200W 60W/240W 75W/300W
Nominal Impedance Nominal Impedance Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
86dB 86dB 90dB
Frequency Response (–3dB) Frequency Response (–3dB) Frequency Response (–3dB)
75Hz – 20kHz 68Hz – 20kHz 80Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency
2000Hz 3000Hz 4000Hz
High-Frequency Transducer High-Frequency Transducer High-Frequency Transducer
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate 3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate 3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, shielded dome dome, shielded
Low-Frequency Transducer Low-Frequency Transducer Low-Frequency Transducer
4" (100mm) PolyPlas,™shielded 5" (130mm) PolyPlas,™shielded Dual 5" (130mm) PolyPlas,™shielded
Baffle Baffle Baffle
Low diffraction, IsoPower™ Low diffraction, IsoPower™ Low diffraction, IsoPower™
Port Port Port
FreeFlow™ flared FreeFlow™ flared FreeFlow™ flared
Network Network Network
Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP) Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP) Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
Terminals Terminals Terminals
Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D)
10" x 10-1/8" x 5-1/4" 10-7/8" x 6" x 8-1/8" 6-7/8" x 18" x 10" 254mm x 257mm x 133mm 275mm x 153mm x 206mm 175mm x 457mm x 254mm
Weight Per Speaker Weight Per Speaker Weight Per Speaker
8 lb/3.6kg 7 lb/3.2kg 15.6 lb/7.1kg
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer 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 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1997
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer
International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 2/03
© 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
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PRO SOUND COMES HOME
JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 2, route de Tours, 72500 Chateau-du-Loir, France
800.336.4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com
*Trademark 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.
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