JBL S36IIPM User Manual

S36IIPM
STUDIO™SERIES
OWNER’S GUIDE
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We’re confident that the JBL loud­speakers you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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.
The Studio
Series S36IIPM loud­speakers are video-shielded and can safely be placed near a television.
The loudspeakers are weather­resistant and may be used either indoors or outdoors, such as in a patio area. As noted below, when using the speakers outdoors, we
recommend mounting them under an overhang, such as roof eaves, for added protection. Because they are resistant to moisture, the speakers are also appropriate for mounting in a bathroom, although not inside a bathtub or shower stall.
Although these loudspeakers are designed as a mirrored pair, the decision as to which one is left or right will depend on the amount of space left between them.
A wider stereo image is presented with the tweeter/midrange array outboard, and a tighter image is presented with the array inboard.
For stereo-only applications:
For home theater applications:
This placement provides a wide spread in sound, supplemented by the center channel speaker.
Do not attempt to mount these speakers on a ceiling, on the underside of roof eaves or in a shower stall.
The S36IIPM loudspeakers may be positioned on the wall either hori­zontally or vertically. The grille logo on each speaker may be rotated depending on how the speaker is positioned. Gently pull the logo away from the grille slightly, rotate it to the desired position, and let go. The logo will snap back into place.
When mounted vertically, the tweeter array may be positioned either up or down, depending on the height of the placement. If the speakers will be above ear level, the tweeter array should be posi­tioned down, preferably no more than two feet above ear level. If the speakers will be mounted very low, it may be best to position the tweeter array upward so that it will be no more than two feet below ear level.
The enclosures are specially designed to angle the speakers toward the listener when mounted flush against the wall.
When mounting the speakers out­doors, we recommend that you place them under an overhang, such as roof eaves, for added pro­tection, and that you use two of the supplied special angle-mount screws per speaker, which angle the speakers downward at a greater-than-usual angle, facilitat­ing water drainage.
NOTE: When using the enclosed angle-mount screws, always use the top two screw locations appro­priate for the specific mounting orientation of your S36
IIPM.
Referring to the enclosed installa­tion template, screw locations (1) and (2) are to be used when mounting the S36
IIPM horizontally
so that these locations are on top. To mount the loudspeakers verti­cally, use locations (2) and (4)
or
locations (1) and (3), depending on the mounting orientation. Do not mount the speaker upside down (with screw locations (3) and (4) on top) because it won’t be able to lock onto the screw heads. Remember that the JBL logo on the tweeter/mid faceplate can be
rotated with choice of speaker position (vertical or horizontal).
At least one screw per speaker should be installed in a wooden wall stud. Select an appropriate wall anchor for the other screw. If the special angle-mount screws are not being used, size 10 screws of at least 1-1/2" in length are rec­ommended. If the screws are used in drywall or other surfaces inca­pable of holding the screw by itself, selection of proper anchors is essential. The customer is solely responsible for proper selection and installation of screws, anchors and other installation hardware. Further installation details are included on the installation template.
WALL-MOUNTING
0-2 ft.
Less than 6 – 8 feet
More than 6 – 8 feet
Roof eave
Supplied Angle-Mount Screw (When using angle-mount screws, always utilize the top two screw holes on the S36IIPM, depending on mounting orientation.)
PM
II
Wall
Horizontal mounting:
S36
Use screwholes (1) and (2). Vertical mounting: Use screwholes (1) and (3), or (2) and (4), whichever are uppermost. Supplied Rubber Pad
If there is no sound from any of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier is on and that a source is playing.
• Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.
• Make sure all wires are con­nected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured, or touching each other.
If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased:
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are con­nected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured, or touching each other.
• If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming from one speaker:
• Check the “Balance” control on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure no wires are touching other wires or terminals and creating a short circuit.
• Make sure all wires are con­nected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
• In Dolby* Digital or DTS
®
modes, make sure that the receiver/ processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled.
• Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker in question with one of the other speakers that is working correctly. Turn everything back on, and determine whether the prob­lem has followed the speaker, or has remained in the same channel. If the problem is in the same chan­nel, the source of the problem is most likely with your receiver or amplifier, and
you should consult the owner’s manual for that product for further information.
If the problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further assistance or, if that is not possible, visit www.jbl.com for further infor­mation.
CONNECTION TIPS
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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 the advent of multichannel surround
TROUBLESHOOTING
– +– +
– +
Speaker Outputs
LEFT
RIGHT
– +
Installation of Self-Adhesive Rubber Pads: If the speaker is to
be placed on a surface (such as a table top or shelf) rather than wall-mounted, the enclosed self­adhesive rubber pads are to be attached to the bottom of the speaker cabinet in their desig­nated recessed locations. If the speaker is to be wall-mounted, then the four self-adhesive rubber pads should be attached to the back of the speaker, as shown in the bottom right diagram.
When angle-mounting the S36
IIPM, only two of the rubber
pads are required, and they need to be installed on the back of the loudspeaker, near the lower edge, so that they are located between the back of the speaker and the mounting surface. Please see the enclosed installation template for more details.
NOTE: The threaded inserts on the bottom of the speakers are to be used only with JBL accessories that have been developed specifi­cally for the S36
II
PM and that may become available at a future date. Do not attempt to install bolts or any non-JBL brackets or acces-
sories to these threads, as this might damage the speaker and dislodge the insert.
PADS GO HERE
sound systems, connecting all of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to pre­serve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material.
To use the binding-post speaker terminals, unscrew the collar until the pass-through hole in the cen­ter post is visible under the collar. Insert the bare end of the wire through this hole; then screw the collar down until the connection is tight.
The hole in the center of each col­lar is intended for use with banana­type connectors.
To comply with
KEYHOLES FOR
MOUNTING HARDWARE
PLACE RUBBER PADS HERE
For wall-mounting
For tabletop or shelf placement
European CE certification, these holes are blocked with plastic inserts at the point of manufacture. Use of banana-type connectors requires the removal of the inserts. Do not remove these inserts if you are using the product in an area covered by European CE certification.
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SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN GOAL: Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the
homeenvironment 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
OWNER’S GUIDE
PRODUCT LINE:
MODEL:
S36IIPM
STUDIO
SERIES
© 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Part No.
406-000-05000
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800.336.4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com
S36IIPM
Description: 3-Way 6" horizontal/vertical mirror-image wall-mount/bookshelf loudspeakers for indoor and outdoor use
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power:**150W Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):
90dB
Frequency Response (–3dB):
60Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies: 650Hz, 3000Hz High-Frequency Transducer:1" Pure-titanium dome, with rubber surround, shielded; Elliptical Oblate
Spheroidal™ (EOS) waveguide Midrange Transducer:4" WeatherPlas™ (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone, rubber surround, shielded;
Linear Field Proximity™ (LFP) bezel
Low-Frequency Transducer
: 6" WeatherPlas™ (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone, rubber surround,
SFG™, magnetic shorting rings, high-temp oversized Kapton®voice coil, HeatScape™ motor structure, cast-aluminum baskets, shielded
Baffles: Low diffraction, IsoPower™ Enclosure: Sealed Network: Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP) Terminals:All-metal, gold-plated, 5-way binding posts Dimensions (H x W x D): 10-1/4" x 14-5/8" x 5" (260mm x 371mm x 127mm) Weight: 11 lb/5kg
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours 72500 Chateau-du-Loir France
declare in own responsibility that the loud­speakers described in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1997
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 2/03
* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
**The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure
proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Declaration of Conformity
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