TLX Cinema
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Two TLX105 satellite speakers.
One subwoofer.
One center speaker.
included
One pair of surround speakers.
• 2-way satellite speakers with
2" fiber cone high-frequency
drivers
• 8" subwoofer with bass reflex
enclosure for improved bass
performance
• Video-shielded center
speaker
features
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On shelves.
Mounting Options
On stands.
Surrounds
On shelves.
Subwoofer
Surrounds
5
– 6 ft.
Satellites
one.Speaker Placement
Satellites
0-2 ft
Center
TV
TV
Rear of Surround
On walls.*
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+ –
+ –
+ –
– ++ –
– +
– +
– +
+ –
Receiver
Subwoofer
Right
Surround
Left
Surround
Right Front
TLX105
Left Front
TLX105
Center
Right
Front
Right
Surround
Left
Front
Left
Surround
Right Left
Output to Main Speakers
Input from Amplifier
Right Left
+ –
Center
Speaker
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
two.Speaker Connections
Separate and strip the ends of
the speaker wire as shown.
Speakers and electronics ter-
minals have corresponding (+)
and (–) terminals. It is impor-
tant to connect both speakers
identically: (+) on the speaker
to (+) on the amplifier and
(–) on the speaker to (–) on
the amplifier. Wiring “out of
Connection Tips
phase” results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo
image.
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TLX Cinema System
Frequency Response
45Hz – 20kHz
Center
High Frequency Transducer
2" fiber cone
Low Frequency
Two 4-1/2" fiber cones
Crossover Frequency
9.0kHz
Frequency Response
100Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity
89dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Recommended Power**
10 – 70 watts
Dimensions (HxWxD)
6 x 16 x 6-1/4 inches
152 x 406 x 159mm
Weight
9 lbs/4.1 kg
Shipping Weight
19 lbs/8.7 kg
TLX105 with
TLX Cinema
Subwoofer
Tweeter
2" fiber cone
Midrange
5" fiber cone
Subwoofer
8" fiber cone
Crossover Frequencies
2.2kHz (midrange to tweeter)
150Hz (subwoofer to satellite)
Frequency Response
45Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity
87dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Recommended Power**
10 – 70 watts
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Satellite:
11 x 6-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches
280 x 165 x 184mm
Subwoofer:
15 x 15-1/8 x 15-1/8 inches
381 x 384 x 384mm
Weight
Satellite: 7 lbs/3.2 kg
Subwoofer: 20 lbs/9.1 kg
Surround
Driver
4-1/2" (full range)
Frequency Response
120Hz – 16kHz
Sensitivity
87dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Recommended Power**
10 – 35 watts
Dimensions (HxWxD)
6 x 6-3/8 x 5-1/2 inches
152 x 162 x 140mm
Weight
3 lbs/1.4 kg
Specifications
Occasional refinements may be made to
existing products without notice, but
will always meet or exceed original
specifications unless otherwise stated.
Troubleshooting
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased, check
the following:
• Check all wires and con-
nections 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 imped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
If there is low bass output,
check the following:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct
polarity (+ and –).
If there is no sound from
the surround speakers,
check the following:
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the speaker
wires are frayed, cut, or
punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier and its
surround sound features.
• Make sure the movie or
TV show you are watching,
is recorded in Dolby
***
sur-
round. If it is not, check to
see if your receiver/amplifier
has other surround modes you
may use.
**The maximum recommended amplifier
power rating will ensure proper system
headroom to allow for occasional
program peaks. We do not recommend
sustained operation at these maximum
power levels.
*The customer is responsible for proper
selection and use of mounting hardware,
available through hardware stores, to
properly and safely wall-mount the
speakers. This product is not intended
for ceiling mounting.
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JBL Consumer Products
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8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
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1997 JBL, Incorporated. JBL and Simply Cinema
are registered trademarks of JBL, Incorporated.
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Printed in USA 2/97 Part No. TLXCINOM
A Harman International Company
Declaration of Conformity
We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeakers
described 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. 2/97
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