User manual JBL HTI88 (120V)

[. . . ] Installing the HTI88 near a corner will tend to maximize lowfrequency output. Be cautious when installing in a corner, to avoid a "boomy" sound. Also take into consideration any unusual features of the room, such as an alcove, which may tend to create a localized node that may affect bass response in that area of the room. It is generally recommended that the speaker be installed so that the bottom of the speaker is approximately 12" from the floor. [. . . ] With the advent of multichannel surround sound systems, connecting all of the Connection Method #1, Using One HTI88 (Remove Shorting Straps) Receiver/Amplifier Speaker Outputs Left Right Wire Recommended Length Size Up to 20 ft. 10-gauge Connection Method #1, Using One HTI88 With Back Box (Remove Shorting Straps) Receiver/Amplifier Speaker Outputs ­ + ­ + Rear of HTI88 + OUT 1 ­ GRN BLK + IN 1 ­ Left Right ­ + ­ + L1 J2 J1 L2 C1 C2 HTi88s L3 C3 C4 BLK + OUT 2 ­ L4 Front Left Speaker + IN 2 ­ YEL/BLK YEL WHT/BLK WHT ORG/BLK ORG GRE/BLK GRE ORN ­ + INPUT 1 ­ + INPUT 2 ­ + OUTPUT 1 ­ + OUTPUT 2 Front Right Speaker Connections Panel of HTI88 Back Box Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker ­ + ­ + ­ 4 + ­ + amplifier or your main receiver/ amplifier to power the HTI88, select one of the two connection methods that follow. Connection Method #1 Use this method when you are using the HTI88 with your main receiver/amplifier. Connect the main left and right speakerlevel outputs on your receiver/ amplifier to the Input 1 (for left channel) and Input 2 (for right channel) connectors on the HTI88 loudspeaker or connection panel. Connect the Output 1 terminals to the corresponding terminals on your front left speaker, and the Output 2 terminals to the corresponding terminals on your front right speaker. You may wish to mount the HTI88 horizontally to preserve the stereo image of the left and right low frequencies. The HTI88's onboard cross-over feeds the low-passed signal (2nd order at 100Hz) to the HTI88 subwoofers, and the high-passed signal to the speaker-level outputs for connection to the satellite speakers. Connection Method #1, Using Two HTI88 Loudspeakers (Use Shorting Straps) Receiver/Amplifier Speaker Outputs Left Right ­ + ­ + Rear of Left HTI88 + OUT 1 ­ GRN BLK + IN 1 ­ + IN 1 ­ Rear of Right HTI88 + OUT 1 ­ GRN BLK L1 J2 J1 L2 C1 C2 J2 J1 L1 L2 C1 C2 HTi88s L3 C3 C4 + OUT 2 ­ HTi88s L3 C3 C4 BLK + OUT 2 ­ L4 BLK L4 ORN ORN Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker ­ + ­ + Connection Method #1, Using Two HTI88 Loudspeakers With Back Boxes (Use Shorting Straps) Receiver/Amplifier Speaker Outputs Left Right ­ + ­ + Connections Panel of Right HTI88 Back Box YEL/BLK YEL WHT/BLK WHT ORG/BLK ORG GRE/BLK GRE Connections Panel of Left HTI88 Back Box YEL/BLK YEL WHT/BLK WHT ORG/BLK ORG GRE/BLK GRE ­ + INPUT 1 ­ + INPUT 2 ­ + OUTPUT 1 ­ + OUTPUT 2 ­ + INPUT 1 ­ + INPUT 2 ­ + OUTPUT 1 ­ + OUTPUT 2 Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker ­ + ­ + 5 ENGLISH + IN 2 ­ + IN 2 ­ Note: When using Connection Method #1 with only one HTI88, the shorting straps must be removed. If you are using two HTI88 subwoofers, connect the left speaker outputs on your receiver/amplifier to Input 1 on one subwoofer (or the connections panel on its back box), and the right speaker outputs on your receiver/amplifier to Input 1 on the second subwoofer (or the connections panel on its back box). Then connect Output 1 from the leftchannel subwoofer to the inputs on your main left speaker, and Output 1 from the right-channel subwoofer to the inputs on your main right speaker. When using the HTI88 in this mono mode, you should not remove the shorting straps. Connection Method #2 Use this method when you are using the HTI88 with a dedicated subwoofer amplifier. Connect your main receiver/ processor's line-level subwoofer output to the line-level input on your subwoofer amplifier. Connect the speaker terminals on your subwoofer amplifier to either Input 1 or Input 2. If your amplifier has stereo outputs, you may connect one channel to each of Inputs 1 and 2. However, you must remove the shorting straps when using stereo mode. Alternatively, you may connect each channel to a separate HTI88. When using only one input on an individual HTI88, you should leave the shorting bars in place. higher-order processing that is occurring at the preamp stage. Using the HTI88BB Back Box Whichever connection method you choose, if you are installing the HTI88BB back box, you will need to connect all of the eight wires coming out of the bottom of the back box to the appropriate terminals on the loudspeaker. The wires are colorcoded as follows: INPUT 1 (­): Yellow with black stripe INPUT 1 (+): Solid yellow INPUT 2 (­): White with black stripe INPUT 2 (+): Solid white OUTPUT 1 (­): Orange with black stripe OUTPUT 1 (+): Solid orange OUTPUT 2 (­): Green with black stripe OUTPUT 2 (+): Solid green Note: The built-in network on the HTI88 is a 2nd-order lowpass filter, crossed over at 100Hz. Although the subwoofer or LFE output on your receiver/ proces-sor may already be crossed over, the HTI88's network will not interfere with the Connection Method #2, Using One HTI88 in Mono Mode (Use Shorting Straps) Receiver/Processor Subwoofer Out Amplifier Line-Level Input Speaker-Level Outputs Rear of HTI88** + OUT 1 ­ C2 C4 BLK + OUT 2 ­ GRN BLK + IN 1 ­ ­ + J2 L1 J1 L2 C1 HTi88s L3 C3 L4 + IN 2 ­ ORN 6 Connection Method #2, Using One HTI88 in Stereo Mode (Remove Shorting Straps) Receiver/Processor Subwoofer or Main Amp Out Amplifier Line-Level Inputs Speaker-Level Outputs Rear of HTI88** + OUT 1 ­ GRN BLK + IN 1 ­ ­ Left Left + J2 Left L1 J1 L2 C1 C2 HTi88s L3 C3 C4 BLK + OUT 2 ­ ­ Right Right Right + L4 ORN ** Use corresponding inputs on HTI88BB connections panel when installed with back box. Connection Method #2, Using Two HTI88 Loudspeakers With Back Boxes (Use Shorting Straps) Receiver/Processor Subwoofer or Main Amp Out Amplifier Line-Level Inputs Speaker-Level Outputs YEL/BLK YEL Left HTI88 Back Box*** WHT/BLK WHT ORG/BLK ORG GRE/BLK GRE ­ Left Left + ­ + INPUT 1 ­ + INPUT 2 ­ + OUTPUT 1 ­ + OUTPUT 2 Left Right HTI88 Back Box** ­ Right Right Right + YEL/BLK YEL WHT/BLK WHT ORG/BLK ORG GRE/BLK GRE ­ + INPUT 1 ­ + INPUT 2 ­ + OUTPUT 1 ­ + OUTPUT 2 *** Use corresponding inputs on rear of HTI88 speaker when installed without back box. INSTALLATION The JBL HTI Series in-wall speakers were 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-head #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Carpenter's level Awl 7 ENGLISH + IN 2 ­ EXISTING CONSTRUCTION HTI88 Notes: Level Template · Use the cardboard template when cutting the drywall. Although the HTI88 may be oriented either horizontally or vertically, the installation procedure is the same. · Please be aware the template is slightly oversized to allow for some margin of error when cutting with the drywall saw ­ there should be no need to allow for further margin of error as this may risk the integrity of the installation. The grille is packed separately from the speaker. After refitting and tightening the L-brackets into the enclosure (but not the wall studs yet), fit the enclosure into the wall once again. At this time, you may want to screw through each side of the wood centering bars to mount the enclosure to the studs. This will help hold the enclosure in position before the L-brackets are mounted to the studs. 9 ENGLISH 6. [. . . ] In multichannel applications, make sure that your receiver/ processor has been configured to enable all channels that you are using. 11 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS HTI88 Frequency Response Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power Impedance Sensitivity Crossover Frequency Woofer Plate Size (W x H) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) Mounting Depth Weight per Speaker 30Hz ­ 100Hz (­6dB) 250 Watts per channel 8 Ohms nominal per woofer 94dB (2. 83V/1m), both woofers driven 100Hz, 2nd order Dual 8" polymer-coated aluminum cones w/rubber surrounds 290mm x 518mm (11-7/16" x 20-7/16") 254mm x 465mm (10" x 18-5/16") 98mm (3-7/8") 7. 7kg (17 lb) All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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. * Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. [. . . ]