JBL gto606c, gto506c User Manual

THANK YOU

for purchasing a JBL
Grand Touring®Series auto­motive loudspeaker component
system. We’ve organized this manual
to make your installation as simple and
trouble-free as possible. Please read it thor­oughly before proceeding. Remember to keep
your sales receipt and this manual in a safe
place so both are available for future reference.

component
systems
owner’s
manual

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS

ABOUT THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of automotive stereo com­ponents can require extensive experi­ence with a variety of mechanical and
electrical procedures. Although these
instructions explain how to install
Grand Touring Series component sys­tems in a general sense, they do not
show the exact installation methods
for your particular vehicle. If you do
not feel you have the experience, do
not attempt the installation yourself,
but instead ask your authorized JBL
car audio dealer about professional
installation options.

LOUD MUSIC AND
HEARING

Playing loud music in an automobile
can hinder your ability to hear traffic,
as well as permanently damage your
hearing. The maximum volume levels
achievable with JBL speakers, com­bined with high power amplification,
may exceed safe levels for extended
listening. We recommend using low
volume levels when driving. JBL
accepts no liability for hearing loss,
bodily injury or property damage
as a result of use or misuse of this
product.

REAR DECK
PRECAUTION

In some cars, fuel tanks may be
located directly beneath the rear
deck. Before installation, make sure
there is adequate speaker basket
clearance before considering this
location!

ABOUT THE CONTENTS

The Grand Touring Series component
system includes:

•5-1⁄4" or 6-1⁄ 2" or 6" x 8" (5" x 7")
woofer

• Grille and mounting adapter(s)

• 1" tweeter with surface/flush
I-Mount

™

(patent no. 5,859,917) kit

• Crossover network with mounting
screws

NOTE: The supplied crossover net­work is designed to work with the
above-listed transducers. Do not sub­stitute another crossover network or
use other speakers when connecting
the system (see Figures 8A and 8B).

INSTALLATION TIPS

• Always wear protective eyewear
when using any tools.

•Turn off all audio components and
other electrical devices before you
start. Disconnect the (–) negative
lead from your vehicle’s battery.

• Keep speakers in their package
until final installation. When moving
a speaker, always rest it with the
cone or dome facing up. Never use
force to install any speaker.

• Check clearances on both sides of
a planned mounting surface before
drilling any holes or installing any
screws. Remember that the screws
can extend behind the surface.

•At the installation sites, locate
and make a note of all fuel lines,
hydraulic brake lines, vacuum lines
and electrical wiring. Use extreme
caution when cutting or drilling in
and around these areas.

• Before drilling or cutting holes, use
a utility knife to remove unwanted
fabric or vinyl, to keep material
from snagging in a drill bit or saw.

• For door installations, check the
clearance with the windows
throughout the range of the win­dow’s travel, and verify that a
mounted speaker will not interfere
with the window crank or power
window mechanism.

• If mounting speakers elsewhere,
check for clearance around rear
deck torsion bars, glove box or
other structural elements.

• Do not mount speakers where they
will get wet.

• If possible, select a mounting site
for the crossover network that is
near the speakers and provides
easy access for connections.

Figure 1. Mounting the GTO506c
woofer with the grille.

Figure 2. Mounting the GTO606c
woofer with the grille.

Figure 3. Mounting the GTO606c
woofer in a standard 6" opening.

NOTE: The GTO606c uses an
adapter to fit a variety of different
6" openings. Select an appropriate
adapter ring and secure it to the
vehicle using the sheet-metal
screws provided, then attach the
speaker to the ring with the
machine screws.

Figure 4. Mounting the GTO606c
woofer in a 165mm speaker location.

The GTO8606c woofer mounts
similarly in 6" x 8" or 5" x 7" openings.

INSTALLATION

ADAPTER RING

Figure 5. Mounting the tweeter using
the I-Mount flush-mounting kit.

Figure 6. Aiming the tweeter at a
desired listening position.

Figure 7. Mounting the tweeter using
the I-Mount surface-mounting kit.

Big Lug =

Small Lug =

To AMPLIFIER
SPEAKER OUTPUTS

To WOOFER

To TWEETER

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INSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS

1)

push in

2) turn

3

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4

)

–

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1. Slide screw up or
down to adjust
tweeter angle.

4. Securely tighten
the large hand nut.

2. Tighten nut and
washer to lock
angle settings.

3. Rotate to aim
angled tweeter
toward listener.

1

2

–

+

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Open the crossover housing by firmly squeezing the sides
of the top half and lifting it away from the bottom. Using
screws or a wire tie, mount the crossover using the holes
provided. Observing proper polarity, connect the speakers
and amplifier as shown in Figures 8A and 8B. Replace the
cover when you are finished making the connections and
adjustments (see following section).

Figure 8A. Wiring connections on the crossover network
(shown with cover on).

Figure 8B. Locating wiring connections on the GTO506c
woofer. Other woofers are wired similarly.

SPECIFICATIONS

GTO506c GTO606c GTO8606c

Type: 5-1/4" two-way component system 6-1/2" two-way component system 6" x 8" (and 5" x 7") two-way

component system
Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms
Power Handling: 55W RMS, 165W Peak 70W RMS, 210WPeak 70W RMS, 210W Peak
Sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): 89dB 90dB 90dB
Frequency Response: 70Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz 50Hz – 21kHz
Mounting Depth: 2-5⁄16" (59mm) 2-1/16" (53mm) 2-7/16" (62mm)
Cut-Out Diameter: 4-11/16" (120mm) 5-1/8" (131mm) 7-3/16" x 4-15/16" (183mm x 126mm)

GENERAL CARE

The loudspeaker grilles may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use any cleaners or solvents on the grilles or the speaker cones.
A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage.

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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

Emmanuel Millot

Harman Consumer International

Chateau-du-Loir, France 3/03

JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA

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JBL is a registered trademark of

Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
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