JBL JBL500, JBL800 Setup Manual

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one. Speaker PLacement

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two. Speaker Connections

Connection Tips

Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and

(-) terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identi-
catty: (+) 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.

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RIGHT LEFT

SpeakerOutputs

TroubLeshooting

If there is no sound from
any of the speakers, check

the foLLowing:

• Receiver/ampLifieris on and
a source is playing.

• Review proper operation of
your receiver/ampLifier.

If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
foLLowing:

• Checkthe "BaLance" control
on your receiver/ampLifier.

• Checkat[ wires and connec-

tions between receiver/

amplifier and speakers.

• Makesure all. wires are
connected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.

If the system ptays at tow
votumes but shuts off as
votume is increased, check

the foLLowing:

• CheckaLLwiresand connec-

tions between receiver/
amp|ifier and speakers.

• Make sure at[ wires are con-
nected. Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.

• If more than one pair of
main speakersis being used,
check the minimumimped-
ance requirements of your

receiver/ampLifier.

If there is tow bass output,
check the foLLowing:

• Make surethe polarity
(+ and -) of the Left and
right "Speaker Inputs" are

connected properly.

If there is no sound from *

the center speaker, check
the following:

• Makesure that your receiv-
e(s Center Channel Mode is in

the "normaL" or "wide" posi-
tion. If it is in the "phantom"

position, the center speaker
wiLLnot play.

• CheckaLLconnections

between processor/ampLifier
and the center speaker.

Specifications

FrequencyResponse (-6dB):

RecommendedMaximum

Power Hand|ing*:

Sensitivity @ I watt/1 meter:

Nomina{ Impedance:

Crossover Frequency:

Woofer:

Midrange:

Tweeter:

Dimensions (HxWxD):

Weight (each):

3BL500

75Hz - 20kHz

50 watts
86dB
8 ohms
2200Hz
5-1/4"

N/A

2" fiber cone

11 x 6-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches
280 x 165 x 184mm

7 tbs/3.2 kg

3BL800

52Hz - 80kHz

100 watts

89dB

8 ohms

3200Hz
8"

N/A

12ram

19-1/4 x 10 x 9-1/4 inches
489 x 254 x 235mm

19 tbs/8.6 kg

Frequency Response (-6dB):

RecommendedMaximum

Power Handling*:

Sensitivity @ 1 watt/1 meter:

Nominal Impedance:

Crossover Frequency:

Woofer:

Midrange:

Tweeter."

Dimensions (HxWxD):

Weight (each):

3BL Center

90Hz- 20kHz

100 watts

90dB
8 ohms

7500Hz
2 x 4-1/2"

N/A
2-1/2" fiber cone
6-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 5-5/8 inches
165 x 470 x 150mm , -

10 !bs/4.5 kg

Occasional refinementsmay
be made to existing products
without notice, but wit[
always meet or exceedorigi-
nal specificationsunless

otherwisestated.

*The maximumrecommended
amplifier power rating will
ensureproper system head-

room to allow for occasional

peaks. Wedo not recommend
sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.

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The speakergri|tes are not

:removable"on any of the

mode_ Listedin this manual.

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declare in own res_ sibility,that the pco(lucts described
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