JBL P52OWS User Manual

DESIGN GOAL: Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the
home environment bycalling on JBL’s professional engineering leadership.
TWEETER TYPE: Pure-titanium dome with EOS™ waveguide
WOOFER TYPE: Cast-aluminum basket with HeatScape™ motor structure
CROSSOVER NETWORK: Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
ENCLOSURE DESIGN: Sealed
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Studio Monitor
PRODUCT LINE:
MODEL:
P52OWS
PERFORMANCE
SERIES
© 2005 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Part No.
361834-001
PRO SOUND COMES HOME
JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
516.255.4JBL (4525) (USA only)
www.jbl.com
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir France
declare in own responsibility that the loud-
speaker described in this owner’s manual is
in compliance with technical standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
Chateau du Loir, France 11/05
JBL and Harman International are registered trademarks, and Performance Series, Pro Sound Comes Home, Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS), HeatScape and Straight-Line Signal Path are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
THX is a registered trademark of THX Ltd. All rights reserved.
P52OWS
PERFORMANCE
SERIES
OWNER’S GUIDE
®
Declaration of Conformity
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Unpacking the Speaker
If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer. Keep the shipping carton and pack­ing materials for future use
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Proper Placement and Setup
The P52OWS surround speaker can be used in side or rear chan­nel applications. Please refer to the placement and setup method for your application. The first step is to determine the application for which your P52OWS surround speaker will be used.
If you are using the P52OWS for surround channels in a 5-channel home theater system or for side channels in a 6- or 7-channel home theater system (Application 1), please follow the directions below.
To use the P52OWS as a rear speaker in a 6- or 7-channel home theater system (Application 2), please follow the directions on page 3.
The P52OWS also possesses the unique capacity to behave as two distinct loudspeakers from one enclosure. This allows you to use a single P52OWS for both the left and right rear speakers in a 7­channel system. If you are using the P52OWS this way, please fol­low the instructions on page 3 (Application 3).
Placement (Application 1)
When using the P52OWS for the surround channels in a 5-channel home theater system or for side channels in a 6-or 7-channel home theater system, refer to Figures 1 and 2. The speakers should be placed perpendicular to or slightly behind the primary listening loca­tion, as shown.
Setting the Surround Configuration Selector
It is generally recommended that the selectable surround mode con­figuration be set to Bipole. This will provide a large ambient sur­round sound field while allowing for precise localization of sound effects that the filmmaker has placed in the surround tracks.
If the side walls on which the speaker will be mounted are more than about 14' (4.3m) from the listening position, setting the Surround Mode Configuration Switch to Monopole may offer improved performance. It is also recommended that the Monopole position be selected if the speak­ers will be mounted close to a cor­ner, as shown in Figure 2.
If you are using a receiver/proces­sor with a THX
®
surround mode and have selected the THX sur­round mode, it may be beneficial to use the Dipole setting. This is a matter of personal preference and may change depending on the indi­vidual film soundtrack. It is also recommended that the Dipole setting be used with older record­ings that are only recorded with a Dolby
®
Pro Logic®(not the newer
Dolby Digital) soundtrack.
Figures 1 and 2. These overhead views show typical home theater plans.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The set of driv-
ers closer to the monopole setting indicator in Figure 3 should be installed toward the front of the room. It does not matter whether the tweeter is positioned above or below the woofer. This will ensure proper operation and performance should the Monopole or Dipole position on the surround mode configuration switch be selected.
Figure 3. Surround mode configu­ration switch.
Placement (Application 2)
When using the P52OWS as a rear speaker(s) in a 6- or 7-channel home theater system, refer to Figures 4 and 5. The speaker(s) should be mounted on the rear wall facing the listening area, between the side channel speak­ers. If you are using one rear speaker, it should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the listening area. When using two rear speakers, they should be spaced evenly within the width of the listening area.
Setting the Surround Configuration Selector
When used as a rear channel speaker in a 6- or 7-channel sys­tem, it is recommended that the Surround Mode Configuration Switch be set to Bipole, as shown in Figure 6.
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
Figure 4. This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan with a single rear-center surround channel.
Figure 5. This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan when using two rear channel speakers.
Placement (Application 3)
The P52OWS also possesses the unique capacity to behave as two distinct loudspeakers from one enclosure. This allows you to use a single P52OWS for both the left and right rear speakers in a 7-channel system.
To use the P52OWS in Application 3, follow these simple steps:
1. Decide where you want to mount the speaker. Ideally, it should be mounted in the center of the rear wall, similar to how it would be mounted in a 6­channel system (Fig. 4).
2. Loosen the terminals and remove the strapping bars that connect the two sets of termi­nals (Fig. 9).
3. To ensure proper left/right con­nections, make sure that the speaker is in the “upright” posi­tion. The label on the back of the speaker should be readable, not upside down.
4. Connect the speaker wire for the RIGHT REAR speaker to the top set of terminals (Fig. 10).
5. Connect the speaker wire for the LEFT REAR speaker to the bot­tom set of terminals (Fig. 10).
6. Set the mode configuration switch to the Bipole position (Fig. 6).
Figure 6. Surround mode configu­ration switch.
Right Front Channel
JBL
Subwoofer
(optional)
Surround
Channel
Right
Left Surround Channel
Channel
Left
Center
Front
Channel
Couch
JBL
Subwoofer
Right Front Channel
(optional)
Surround
Channel
Right
Left Surround Channel
Channel
Left
Center
Front
Channel
Couch
(BIPOLE)
(MONOPOLE)
(DIPOLE)
Left Side Channel
Channel
Left
Front
Rear Center Channel
Center
Channel
Right Front Channel
Couch
Front
Channel
Left Side Channel
Left Rear Channel
Left
Center
Channel
Right Front Channel
Couch
Channel
Right Rear Channel
JBL
Subwoofer
(optional)
Channel
JBL
Subwoofer
(optional)
Right
Side
Right
Side
(BIPOLE)
(MONOPOLE)
(DIPOLE)
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WIRING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Make sure all equip­ment is turned off before making any connections.
For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). Heavier-gauge wire should be used when more than 50 feet (15m) of speaker wire is required. The wire channels on the rear of the P52OWS will accommodate most types of 14- to 18-gauge wire.
NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options.
To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respec­tive + (red) terminal on each speaker, as shown in Figure 8. Connect the –(black) terminals in a similar way. See the owner’s guides that were included with your amplifier or receiver to con­firm connection procedures.
IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polar­ities (i.e., + to –or –to +) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and
diminished bass response.
Figure 7. This example shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals.
Applications 1 and 2
Figure 8. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel using Applications 1 and 2.
Application 3
Figure 9. Loosen the terminals and remove the strapping bars that connect the two sets of terminals.
Figure 10. Wiring diagram shows connections for two channels using Application 3.
The JBL P52OWS speaker is designed to mount directly to a wall. Each speaker has four key­holes in the rear to allow either left- or right-side placement. Each speaker will require two 1-1/2" (38mm) #8 wood screws fastened to a wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, install an anchor appropriate for a 1-1/2"(38mm) #8 screw. Use the supplied template to accurately position the screws on the wall and refer to the dia­grams for more assistance.
NOTE: The customer is responsible for the correct selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores) that will ensure the proper and safe wall­mounting of the speakers.
Step 1 – Position the supplied wall­mount template on the wall in the desired speaker location. Make two markings per speaker.
Figure 11.
Step 2 – Fasten (2) 1-1/2"(38mm), #8 wood screws to the wall using the markings placed in Step 1 as your guide. Leave a 3/16" (5mm) space between the wall and screwhead. If a wall stud is not available, use an appropriate anchor.
Step 3 – Attach speaker wire, as shown on page 4.
Step 4 – Place the speaker on the wall by aligning the upper two key­holes on the back of the speaker to the screwheads on the wall. Once positioned properly, the speaker should slide down slightly and become secure.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The set of driv­ers closer to the monopole setting indicator in Figure 3 should be installed toward the front of the room. It does not matter whether or not the tweeter is positioned above or below the woofer. This will ensure proper operation and performance should the Monopole or Dipole position on the surround mode configuration switch be selected.
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WALL-MOUNTING
(one channel shown)
–
Receiver or Amplifier (rear view)
+–
(rear view)
Speaker
11-13/16" (300mm)
8-3/8" (213mm)
4-3/16" (107mm)
2-7/16" (62mm)
P520OWS
Serial #
Nominal Impedence: 8 ohms JBL Northridge, California, USA
PATENT PENDING
Right Rear Speaker
+
Left Rear Speaker
+
+
Right Rear
Receiver/ Amplifier
Left Rear
Wire Channel
13-3/4"
(349mm
6 7
Check the speakers for playback first by setting the system volume control to a minimum level, and then by applying power to your audio system. Play a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control to a comfortable level.
NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. If not, check all wiring connections or consult the authorized Infinity dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help.
When the P52OWS speakers are used as part of a Dolby Digital or DTS®multichannel home theater system with a powered subwoofer, it is recommended that you set your receiver/processor speaker mode to “small” or “high-pass” for all channels connected to
a P52OWS. In addition, some receivers/processors allow you to adjust the high-pass frequency for the “small” or “high-pass” setting. If your receiver/processor has this capability, it is recommended that you set the high-pass frequency to between 80Hz and 120Hz. Consult your receiver/processor manual for more information about these adjustments.
The placement and setup instruc­tions in this manual are written in general terms to cover most typi­cal installations. We realize that each room is different and that your specific installation may require some modification to these guidelines. You can be sure that if you need to install the speakers outside the guidelines in the man­ual, they will still deliver excellent sound with any music or film soundtrack.
Feel free to experiment with the Surround Mode Selector Switch to determine the best settings in your room with your system.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
The P52OWS does not require any routine maintenance. When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust.
NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabi­net or grille.
CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
P52OWS
Frequency Ranges: 60Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)
Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 150 watts
Sensitivity: 87dB
(2.83V @ 1 meter)
Nominal Impedance: 8
Crossover Frequency: 2.3kHz; 12dB/octave
Low-Frequency Drivers: Dual 5" (130mm)
High-Frequency Drivers: Dual 1" (25mm)
Dimensions (H x W xD): 13-3/4" x 11-13/16" x 6-7/8"
(350mm x 300mm x 175mm)
Weight: 12.5 lb (5.7kg)
SPECIFICATIONS
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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