JBL L228C, L226C, LS326C, L226W, LS326W User Manual

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STUDIOL SERIES

L226W, L226C, L228C, LS326W, LS326C, LS328C

OWNER’S GUIDE

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL

For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to the recordings you play in your home, car or office.

We’re confident that the JBL speakers you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected – and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL.

Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www.jbl.com. It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements, and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that meet their needs and expectations.

UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS

Carefully unpack the speakers. If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use. All models include a mounting template and paint shield.

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

Left

Right

JBL Subwoofer

(optional)

Front

Front

 

Channel

Channel

 

Couch

Figure 1.

Left

Right

JBL Subwoofer

(optional)

Front

Front

Channel

Channel

 

Center

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Couch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

Figure 2. This overhead view shows a typical home theater

 

system arrangement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JBL Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

 

 

 

 

 

(optional)

 

Left

 

 

 

 

Right

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

(above or below TV)

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Couch

 

 

Left

Left

Center

Right

Right

Surround

Surround

Rear

Rear

Rear

Channel

Channel

Channel

Channel

Channel

 

 

Figure 3. This overhead view shows a 6- or 7-channel home theater system arrangement. Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. Center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.

NOTE: Figures 1, 2 and 3 show recommended speaker locations. You may also follow these general placement suggestions when installing the speakers in the ceiling.

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JBL L228C, L226C, LS326C, L226W, LS326W User Manual

PLACEMENT

STEREO

Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey your room and think about placement, keeping the following points in mind, and using Figure 1, on previous page, as a guide:

For best results, place the speakers 6'–8' apart.

When installing in the wall, position each speaker so that the tweeter is as close to ear level as practical.

Refer to “Home Theater” below if you also plan to use the speakers in a home theater system.

HOME THEATER

For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right along either side of the television.

A center channel speaker should go directly above or below the television and can be an in-wall, in-ceiling or freestanding center channel.

For left and right surround channels, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, to the side of or slightly behind the listening area. In 6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind the listening position, as shown in Figure 3.

NOTE: A JBL powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks. Contact your JBL dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application.

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.

INSTALLATION

The StudioL Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers were designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and fully understand and follow the instructions in this manual, or if you are unsure of your ability to properly install these loudspeakers, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer.

TOOLS NEEDED

Pencil

Phillips #2 screwdriver

 

(Do not use a powered screwdriver

 

of any kind)

Measuring tape

Utility knife

Carpenter’s level

Awl

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTION TIPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire Length

 

 

 

 

Recommended Size

Up to 100 ft.

 

 

 

 

16-gauge

Greater than 100 ft.

 

 

 

 

12-gauge

TURN OFF ALL POWER

Before completing the installation, you must connect your speakers to your system. First, turn off all audio-system power. Use high-quality speaker wire to make your connections. Use at least #16-gauge speaker wire with polarity coding. Heavier gauge wire is recommended for larger distances. Consult the chart above or your dealer for recommendations. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive (+) polarity. Also, consult the owner’s manuals that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures.

Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown in Figure 4. Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.

IMPORTANT!

Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – , or – to +) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment.

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