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JBL Consumer Products
JBL500,
JBL800, JBL900,
JBL Center
simple setup guide
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one. Speaker Placement
JBL500, JBL800
JBL Center
0-2 ft.
JBL900
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Troubleshooting
two. Speaker Connections
Connection Tips
– +– +
– + – +
Speaker Outputs
RIGHT LEFT
Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and
(–) terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identi-
cally: (+) 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.
If there is no sound from
any of the speakers, check
the following:
• Receiver/amplifier is on and
a source is playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
following:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed,
cut or punctured.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased, check
the following:
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are con-
nected. 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 polarities
(+ and –) of the left and
right “Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
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.
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Declaration of Conformity
We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the products described
in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 50081-1/2.1991
EN 50082-1/1.1992
Steen Michaelsen
JBL Europe A/S
Birkerød. DENMARK. 4/98
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JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)
©
1998 JBL, Incorporated.
JBL is a registered trademark
of JBL, Incorporated.
4/98 Part No. 234794
Specifications
*The maximum recommended
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system head-
room to allow for occasional
peaks. We do not recommend
sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
Occasional refinements may
be made to existing products
without notice, but will
always meet or exceed origi-
nal specifications unless
otherwise stated.
Note: The speaker grilles are
not removable on any of the
models listed in this manual.
JBL500 JBL800
Frequency Response (–6dB): 75Hz – 20kHz 52Hz – 20kHz
Recommended Maximum
Power Handling*: 50 watts 100 watts
Sensitivity @ 1 watt/1 meter:
86dB 89dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms
Crossover Frequency: 2200Hz 3200Hz
Woofer: 5-1/4" 8"
Tweeter: 2" paper cone 12mm
Dimensions (H x W x D): 11 x 6-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches 32 x 9 x 8 inches
279 x 165 x 184mm 813 x 229 x 203mm
Weight (each): 7 lbs/3.2 kg 25 lbs/11.4 kg
JBL900 JBL Center
Frequency Response (–6dB): 55Hz – 20kHz 90Hz – 20kHz
Recommended Maximum
Power Handling*: 100 watts 100 watts
Sensitivity @ 1 watt/1 meter:
88dB 90dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms
Crossover Frequency: 3500Hz 7500Hz
Woofer: 6-1/2" video shielded 2 x 4-1/2"
Tweeter: 12mm video shielded 2-1/2" fiber cone
Dimensions (H x W x D): 32 x 9 x 8 inches 6-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 5-5/8 inches
813 x 229 x 203mm 165 x 470 x 143mm
Weight (each): 25 lbs/11.4 kg 10 lbs/4.5 kg
A Harman International Company
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