
TLX Center1
TLX Center2
simple set-up guide
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Center
Front
Left
Left
Surround
Front
Right
Right
Surround
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Center
Speaker
one.Speaker Placement
TLX Center1
TLX Center2
On TV.
two.Speaker Connections
Connection Tips
Separate and strip the ends of
the speaker wire as shown.
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.

Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from the center
speaker, check the following:
• Make sure that your receiver’s Center Channel
Mode is in the “normal” or “wide” position. If
it is in the “phantom” position, the center
speaker will not play.
• Check all connections between processor/
amplifier and the center speaker.
Specifications
TLX Center1
High-Frequency Transducer
Low Frequency
Crossover Frequency
Frequency Response (–6dB)
Sensitivity (1 watt/1 meter)
Impedance
Recommended
Amplifier Power*
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Weight
If the system plays at low volumes but
shuts off as volume is increased, check
the following:
• 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.
• If more than one pair of main speakers is
being used, check the minimum impedance
requirements of your receiver/amplifier.
Center
2-1/2" fiber cone
4-1/2" (2)
7.5kHz
90Hz – 20kHz
90dB
8 ohms (nominal)
10 – 100 watts
6-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 6-1/8"
165 x 470 x 156mm
10 lbs/4.5 kg
TLX Center2
High-Frequency Transducer
Low Frequency
Crossover Frequency
Frequency Response (–6dB)
Sensitivity (1 watt/1 meter)
Impedance
Recommended
Amplifier Power*
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Weight
* Undistorted continuous power per channel.
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some respect from their published specifications and descriptions, but will always equal or exceed the original specifications unless
otherwise stated.
Center
14mm titanium
5-1/4" (2)
2.7kHz
80Hz – 20kHz
87dB
8 ohms (nominal)
10 – 100 watts
7 x 20 x 6-1/2"
178 x 508 x 165mm
15 lbs/6.8 kg

We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeakers
decribed in this owner's manual are in compliance with
technical standards:
EN 50 081-1/1992
EN 50 082-1/3.1995
Steen Michaelsen
JBL Europe A/S
Birkerød. DENMARK. 3/97
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