JBL FM52, FM8SUB, FM65C, FM62, FM82 User Manual
FM52, FM62,
FM82, FM65C
& FM8SUB
simple
set-up guide
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JBL loudspeakers you have
one. Speaker Placement
5 – 6 ft.
FM52, FM62, FM82 as front speakers
FM52, FM62, FM82 as rear speakers
FM65C in ceiling
FM8SUB subwoofer
in wall
two. Speaker Connections
– +– +
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
–
+
–
+
– +– +
Front Speaker Outputs
LEFT RIGHT
Connection (1)
Connection (2)
–
+
–
+
Right Satellite
–
+
Left Satellite
–
+
Subwoofer
Connection Tips
Wire Length Recommended Size
Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge
Up to 30 ft. 12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft. 10 gauge
The wires for both speakers
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer to
the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind
the wall.
FM52, FM62, FM82, FM65C
FM8SUB
The FM8SUB has two speaker
connections. Connect one set of
terminals, along with your left
satellite to the left channel of
your amplifier. Connect the
other set of terminals, along
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 a poor stereo image.
with your right satellite to the
right channel of your amplifier.
three. Installation
The FM Series flush-mount
speakers were
easily installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
designed to be
Tools Needed
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Pencil
FM52, FM62, FM82
Installation Kit
properly install these loudspeakers, please contact your
dealer or a qualified installer.
Measuring tape
Carpenter’s level
Utility knife
Awl
Template
Retainer clips
Speaker frame
Mounting brackets
Thread-forming screws
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