User manual JBL SS8

[. . . ] You can use these recommendations as a guide for optimal placement. Slight variations will not diminish your listening pleasure. The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position, at about the same height from the floor as the listeners' ears will be, with the tweeters aimed toward the listening position at ear-level height. Model SSLCR is suitable for the front left, center and right positions, and may also be used as a side surround or surround back speaker. [. . . ] It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the RECOMMENDED SIZE 16-Gauge 12-Gauge 10-Gauge 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 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. LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT Front or Rear Speaker Outputs WIRE LENGTH Up to 20 ft. Greater than 30 ft. INSTALLATION Performance Specialist in-wall speakers are designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unsure of your ability to properly install these loudspeakers, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer. TOOLS NEEDED Pencil Phillips #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Carpenter's level 4 Awl EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SS6, SS8, SSLCR Level 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" Template Remove the grille from the speaker frame by pulling on the paper tab. If the tab is missing, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up. Determine the correct speaker location. Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield, at the perforation. Use the outer template when cutting the drywall. Although the SSLCR may be oriented either horizontally or vertically, the installation procedure is the same. Note: Always allow at least one-half inch between a wall stud and the speaker cutout, or the locking tabs will not be able to swivel into place. Cut the drywall. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker. Place the frame assembly in the wall. Screw down each of the four (six for SSLCR) Phillips-head screws. The locking tabs will swivel into place and secure the unit to the rear surface of the drywall. JBL Performance Specialist speakers feature unique swivel mounts for the tweeters that enable you to aim the very directional high frequencies toward the listening position, at ear-level height. Before installing the speaker grille, gently press on the outer edge of the tweeter mount to adjust the position of the tweeter. The tweeter will not swivel more than 15 degrees in any direction; do not attempt to force it to move further. You may also rotate the tweeter to orient the JBL logo as desired. Replace the metal grille. For the SSLCR only, attach the JBL logo to the grille to correspond to vertical or horizontal installation. 5 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SS6C, SS6DT, SS8C 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" Remove the grille from the speaker frame by pulling on the paper tab. If the tab is missing, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up. Determine the correct speaker location. Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield, at the perforation. Use the outer template when cutting the drywall. Cut the drywall. Note: Always allow at least one-half inch between a wall stud and the speaker cutout or the locking tabs will not be able to swivel into place. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker. Place the frame assembly in the wall. The SS6C and SS8C speakers feature unique swivel mounts for the tweeters that enable you to aim the very directional high frequencies toward the listening position, at ear-level height. Before installing the speaker grille, gently press on the outer edge of the tweeter mount to adjust the position of the tweeter. The tweeter will not swivel more than 15 degrees in any direction; do not attempt to force it to move further. You may also rotate the tweeter to correctly orient the JBL logo as desired. Screw down each of the three Phillips-head screws. [. . . ] · In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes, make sure your receiver/processor is correctly configured. When using a subwoofer, make sure the subwoofer output of the receiver/processor has been enabled. If no subwoofer is being used, make sure the left and right front and rear speakers have been config- · Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching each other. [. . . ]