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1. Flat unprocessed signal is routed to B SPEAKER OUTPUTS The subwoofer output is muted when B SPEAKER OUTPUTS are selected We know that very few people read owner s manuals from cover to cover so we ve organized this one to make it easy to find the information you need Section 2 Introduction The section Setting Up Your MSC1 will get you up and running in a matter of minutes This is followed by a 1 page Quick Start section guide that provides a very basic set of instructions for use of all the MSC1 features The Quick Start is followed by a section that describes every feature and function of the MSC1 in detail Next are directions for installing the supplied MSC1 Control Center software which allows advanced functions such as calibration of the RMC Room Mode Correction system adjustment of equalization subwoofer settings and fine speaker alignment including delay and level trim controls Finally we ve included troubleshooting tips and specifications at the end of this manual along with service contact and warranty information Note Throughout this manual important tips and cautions will be presented like this Registration Please take a moment to register your MSC1 Registration can be accomplished on line by going to www jblpro com MSC1 Click on Register your product and complete the on line form Thank you Section 3 Quick Start 1 10 11 Install the MSC1 Control Center Software following the proced2. 7 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Mac Operating System Following installation Double click the MSC1 icon placed in the Applications MSC1 Folder 7 captureWave wav CHECK TONES waw CurrentE fig isren CurrentE fig Isreq CurrentL g Isrsub CurrentR g Ilsrrmc CurrentR s Isrrmce CurrentS g lsrsub Currentu g lsrrmc MSC iUserData rmcFilter cs srrmc RMCOcta 0Hz wav Open in Finder Desktop Your MSC1 must be connected to your computer with the supplied USB cable and powered on before launching the MSC1 Control Center Software Prior to launching the MSC1 Control Center Software make sure your MSC1 is connected to your computer with the supplied USB cable and powered on Then double click on the MSC1 icon to launch the software See the Features section in the MSC1 CC Software User s Guide for details about all MSC1 Control Center Software display and menu options To protect your speakers it is good practice to complete audio connections with the MSC1 and all connected equipment powered off 23 Section 8 Reference JBL RMC Room Mode Correction About RMC The biggest challenge for anyone producing audio is creating a mix that sounds great on all playback systems If you think of a monitoring system as a kind of lens through which you hear sound the object is to have the lens be crystal clear and transparent so that it imparts no coloration whatsoever to the signal
3. Maximum Output Before Clipping 17 dBu 0 025 THD Input Impedance 20k ohms 6 5mm 1 4 inch TRS Inputs 10k ohms PHONO RCA Inputs Output Impedance 100 ohms Power Requirements 12 VDC 0 5A Dimensions w x d x h 198 x 165 x 83 mm 7 8 x 6 5 x 3 25 in Shipping Weight Including Accessories 1 96 kg 4 3 Ibs A Left and Right Speaker Feature Range LF EQ Boost Cut 3 dB in 0 25 dB increments HF EQ Boost Cut 3 dB in 0 25 dB increments LF EQ Frequency 34 Hz to 1 1 Hz HF EQ Frequency 2 5 kHz to 17 kHz Level Trim 0 12 dB in 0 25 dB increments Available Delay 0 to 114 cm 3 feet 9 inches in 2 54 cm 1 inch increments Subwoofer A Output Feature Range Sub Level 10 dB in 0 25 dB increments Bass Management Crossover 60 Hz 80 Hz 120 Hz Sub Polarity 0 degrees 180 degrees Available Delay 96 5 cm 3 feet 2 inches in 2 54 cm 1 inch increments RMC Parameters Filters Left and Right Speakers 5 filters Range 32 Hz to 350 Hz Gain 0 18 dB Subwoofer 2 filters Range 28 Hz to 150 Hz Gain 0 18 dB MSC1 Control Center Software Requirements Use on a Macintosh Computer requires Macintosh version MSC1 Control Center Software and Macintosh Operating System Windows OS Specs Hard Drive 200 MB available space RAM 1 GB minimum CPU Pentium 4 1 6 GHZ or better Core 2 Duo recommended Operating System Windows XP or Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Internal Soundcard or External Audio
4. Sub A output and is powered on it s volume control is set to maximum and it s crossover control is set to the highest available crossover setting Confirm that the SUB control is illuminated e Confirm that the SPEAKER SELECT switch is set to A A connected Subwoofer is heard only when A SPEAKER OUTPUTS are selected 26 Section 9 Troubleshooting Subwoofer is not loud enough Use MSC1 Control Center software to adjust subwoofer level and Bass Management Crossover settings e f your system incorporates different models or brands of speakers and subwoofer it may be necessary to adjust the subwoofer level or Left and Right Speaker levels to balance the Sub in the system No difference in sound when the RMC control is activated or deactivated e Using the supplied MSC1 Control Center software confirm that RMC calibration has been performed Confirm that the SPEAKER SELECT switch is set to A RMC processing is available when the A SPEAKER OUTPUTS are selected No difference in sound when the EQ control is activated or deactivated Using the supplied MSC1 Control Center software confirm that an EQ setting has been made See MSC Control Center Software User s Guide Confirm that the SPEAKER SELECT switch is set to A EQ affects only signal sent to A SPEAKER OUTPUTS RMC EQ and SUB buttons flash when pressed instead of illuminating steadily e The SPEAKER SELECT switch is set to B Processed
5. Welcome to the MSC1 Control Center Software Setup Application Below are listed all of the external applicabions required by the MSC1 Control Center These applications are required for the MSC1i Control Center Software to work propertly These applications are required if you want to update the firmware for the MSC1 MSC1 Control Center Software Installation Menu 16 Section 6 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Windows Operating System INSTALLATION WINDOWS From CD ROM 1 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM in an available CD ROM drive The installation application should launch automatically In the event that the installation doesn t auto launch from the Start Menu click RUN Click BROWSE Locate the drive containing the MSC1 Control Center Software CD ROM Click on the file named MSC1 Application Installer EXE and the MSC1CC Installation Application will open If the Installer will not open after attempting to launch it A From the Start Menu Click RUN B Click BROWSE C Locate the drive containing the MSC1 Control Center Software CD ROM D Navigate to the MSC1 Installer Folder F When the installation is complete attempt to launch the MSC1 Installation software again There are several software components listed in the MSC1CC Software Installation Screen required to successfully run the MSC1 Control Center The MSC1 Installation Software checks your system and determines the cur
6. different light pattern is displayed Do not disconnect the power adaptor until all MSC1 front panel indicators are no longer illuminated Note The power switch and all MSC1 features are disabled for 4 seconds immediately following connection of MSC1 to a power source MSC1 VOLUME Sets the output level for the selected input signal see 6 from full attenuation to MAX 0 dB or no attenuation Note that this control does NOT affect headphone output level see 4 HEADPHONE VOLUME Control A dedicated volume control for connected headphones Other than this the only MSC1 control that effects the headphone signal is MUTE control see 12 NO C2 JI 10 Section 5 Features and Operation 5 SPEAKER SELECT switch Determines which set of Speaker Outputs A or B are active When the button is in the up position speakers connected to Output A and a connected subwoofer are active When it is depressed in the down position speakers connected to B OUTPUT SPEAKER are active Note The subwoofer output is disabled when B is selected Note The processing functions of the MSC1 Room Mode Correction EQ and subwoofer capabilities are only applied to A Speaker Outputs Flat unprocessed signal is routed to the B Speaker Outputs 6 INPUT SELECT switches amp Q Determine which of the three stereo input signals A or C is being Qo nu o monitored To monitor sour
7. if replacement cartons are requested Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty How To Obtain Warranty Performance If your JBL product ever needs service write or telephone us at JBL Incorporated Attn Customer Service Department 8500 Balboa Boulevard PO Box 2200 Northridge California 91329 818 893 8411 We may direct you to an authorized JBL Service Agency or ask you to send your unit to the factory for repair Either way you ll need to present the original bill of sale to establish the date of purchase Please do not ship your JBL product to the factory without prior authorization If transportation of your JBL product presents any unusual difficulties please advise us and we may make special arrangements with you Otherwise you are responsible for transporting your product for repair or arranging for its transportation and for payment of any initial shipping charges However we will pay the return shipping charges if repairs are covered by the warranty 33 Section 12 Product Warranty Information Limitation of Implied Warranties ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES IMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANT Y EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES JBL S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR OPTION OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND SOME ST
8. more information and details about setting the INPUT TRIM control refer to the Front Panel and Rear Panel sections on pages 9 14 of this manual and to the Troubleshooting section on page 20 Section 4 Setting Up Your MSC1 MSC1 System Example A Speaker A Speaker Left Channel Right Channel A Speaker Subwoofer B Speaker Left Channel Headphones RMC Calibration Mic included Digital audio workstation with computer audio interface Mixing console Section 5 Features and Operation Front Panel Controls Indicators and Functions 4 5 6 7 ES rs a HEADPHONE D VOLUME SPEAKER Q T QD INPUT TRIM INPUT SELECT o lt SELECT 9 RMC 2 eo E k POWER N A 8 8 VOLUME 11 3 12 POWER LED This LED Light Emitting Diode flashes twice when the MSC1 is first connected to a power source and remains illuminated when the MSC1 is powered ON POWER SWITCH When the MSC1 is connected to an AC power source press this button to power on the MSC1 The front panel buttons will illuminate in a pattern To power off the MSC1 press the power button again Once power down begins the sound is muted while a
9. signal and or EQ and subwoofer signal is heard only when routing signal to A SPEAKER OUTPUTS Only flat unprocessed signal is routed to B SPEAKER OUTPUTS The CLIP LED is illuminated consistently and or distorted sound is heard Output level of the equipment connected to the selected input is too high To remedy this do one of the following 1 Reduce the setting of the INPUT TRIM control 2 Reduce the output level of the connected equipment using available output level control on the equipment 3 Ifthe CLIP LED illuminates with input C selected disconnect the equipment from Input C and reconnect the equipment to Input A or B which are designed to accept greater signal levels If the above measures do not correct the problem please contact JBL Professional Customer Service see page 26 in this manual for more information 27 Section 9 Troubleshooting Restoring Factory Settings Some MSC1 features are set using MSC1 Control Center software The Factory Reset procedure restores the features to original default settings Using the Factory Reset procedure the following features available for speakers connected to A SPEAKER OUTPUTS are reset Equalization e Sub Bass Management Crossover e Subwoofer Level e Subwoofer Polarity Individual level trim for Left and Right Speakers Speaker Delay settings To perform Factory Reset follow this procedure Press and hold the MSC1 front panel RMC c
10. ATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES SOTHEABOVELIMITATIONSAND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE 34 by HARMAN JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA www jblpro com Part Number 444307 001 Rev 11 22 10
11. EDs Output L R Amplifiers 1 0 dB p Volume dB A i Cli LED LL Mil Headphones pesce LEDs d L o3 Enable Balanced 6 5mm hse 4 inch UR L R Balanced TRS Inputs Input A Speak 24dBuMax Input Select dev select R i O R Select A BorC 1 Q Ri i cm m E lo cm Lo L i i r Q L Balanced 6 5mm i i 6dB 4 inch InputB i i L R Balanced TRS Inputs UR Filter Mute OutB i 24dBu Max i B6dB i parameters B O Ri H H i 2 Wi EE Phono LR Micro Controller Sub RCA InputC gt dB Mic In 8dB a ea Phantom OdB Power LEVEL PAD DSP Signal Flow RMC Filters EQ Filters Crossover Filters Low Freq High Freq order HP Left Speaker A Five 2 order h Shelving Shelving Left Channel Adaptive Filters Filler Filter Left Mixer In V 4 X p Sub Level 10dB 10dB Subwoofer A l Low Freq High Freq Right Mixer In Shelving H Shelving Filter Filter Right Channel Five 2 Adaptive Filters Right Speaker A E d dB to 0 1 l I l I l 1 1 I Configuration Function RMC Software Software
12. Function EQ Controls Sub Controls Micro controller 31 Section 11 JBL Service Contact Information JBL by HARMAN Mailing Address JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge CA 91329 Shipping Address JBL Professional Customer Service JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Boulevard Dock 15 Northridge CA 91329 USA Do not return product to this address without first obtaining prior authorization from JBL On The World Wide Web www jblpro com LSR Product Registration Register your product online at www jblpro com registration Customer Service Monday through Friday 8 00am 5 00pm Pacific Coast Time in the U S A 800 8JBLPRO 800 852 5776 www jblproservice com Professional Contacts Outside the USA Contact the JBL Professional Distributor in your area A complete list of JBL Professional international distributors is provided at our U S A website www jblpro com En Dehors des Etats Unis Contacter votre Distributeur JBL Professional Une liste compl te de nos distributeurs internationaux est disponible sur le site web www jblpro com International Wenden Sie sich an Ihre rtliche JBL Professional Vertretung Eine vollst ndige Liste der internationalen JBLVertretungen finden Sie auf userem Website unter www jblpro com Fuera de los Estados Unidos Comun quese con el distribuidor de JBL Profesional de su zona En nuestro sitio web www jblpro com encontrar una lista completa de d
13. Information 32 Section 12 Product Warranty Information 39 Section 1 Important Safety Instructions QU S a 10 11 12 18 14 19 16 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacle and the point where the power cord connects to the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way including power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The appliance coupler of the power supply cord is used as the ultimate disconnect device from the mains The appliance coupler shall remain readily operable The apparatus shall be connected to mains socket outlet with a protec
14. Interface compatible with Directx 9 Minimum Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Macintosh OS Specs Hard Drive 200 MB available RAM 1 GB minimum CPU Power PC Intel 2 6 GHZ or better Duo core recommended Operating System Tiger 10 4 11 Leopard 10 5 or later Snow Leopard 10 6 Or later Internal Soundcard or External Audio Interface Minimum Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 29 Section 10 Specifications Electromagnetic Compatibility This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided Use only shielded interconnecting cables Regulatory Information An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Conforms to FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B EN61000 3 2 EN55022 Class B EN61000 3 3 EN55024 30 Section 10 Specifications Block Diagram Controller Signal Flow Inputs 12dBu Max Balanced R Out Sub A 1 i meth e LLL Mic Out 1 i USB aux oF Mute ose Front Panel with L
15. MSC MONITOR SYSTEM CONTROLLER Owner s Manual by HARMAN SUB MUTE em MAX VOLUME Document Version 11 23 2010 Table of Contents Section 1 Important Safety Instructions 3 Section 2 Introduction 4 Section 3 Quick Start 6 Section 4 Setting Up Your 5 1 7 Power Connections 7 Audio Connections 7 Getting Sound 8 MSC1 System Example 9 Section 5 Features and Operation 10 MSC1 front panel 10 MSC1 rear panel connectors 14 Section 6 Installing MSC1 Control Center Software Windows Operating System 16 To Uninstall the MSC1 Control Center Software 18 Launching the MSC1 Control Center Software Windows Operating System 19 Section 7 Installing MSC1 Control Center Software Macintosh Operating System 20 To Uninstall the MSC1 Control Center Software 22 Launching the MSC1 Control Center Software Macintosh Operating System 29 Section 8 Reference 24 Section 9 Troubleshooting 26 Section 10 Specifications 30 Section 11 JBL Service Contact
16. RS connector for the addition of a subwoofer to System A Section 5 Features and Operation Note If the Subwoofer has Left and Right inputs connect the MSC1 SUB A Output to either the Left or Right Subwoofer input Set the Subwoofer crossover control to the highest available frequency If the Subwoofer has a LFE Low Frequency Effects input or a direct input connect the MSC1 SUB A output to this input The SUBWOOFER OUTPUT is derived from the sum of the Left and Right A SPEAKER OUTPUTS 5 INPUTS A B and C Allow connection of up to three signal sources two pairs of balanced 6 5mm 1 4 inch TRS connectors labeled A and B for the connection of professional 4 dBu equipment plus one unbalanced pair of PHONO RCA connectors labeled C for the connection of consumer 10 dBV equipment 6 HEADPHONE OUTPUT Connect a standard pair of stereo headphones to this 6 5mm 1 4 inch stereo jack for private monitoring of the MSC1 output Note For private monitoring of the MSC1 signal over headphones with all speakers off turn the main MSC1 VOLUME control to its fully counterclockwise position and use the dedicated HEADPHONE VOLUME control to set the desired listening level 7 RMC MIC IN Connect the supplied microphone here when performing an RMC calibration For more information see the MSC1 Control Center Software User s Guide 8 RMC MIC OUT Used to connect your MSC1 to the audio input o
17. anel POWER switch Finally power on the speaker system Control Not Illuminated Next make sure the front panel MUTE button is not illuminated and then use the front panel SPEAKER SELECT switch to choose the desired speaker system A or B you wish to hear Use the front panel INPUT SELECT switches 1 and 2 to choose the input signal A B or C you wish to monitor Note If INPUT SELECT switch 2 is depressed set to the C position the MSC1 will always be monitoring Input C regardless of the position of INPUT SELECT 1 even if nothing is physically connected to Input C INPUT TRIM HEADPHONE VOLUME Finally send audio signal from the device connected to the selected input and slowly advance the som Hina MSC1 VOLUME control until you achieve a suitable listening level If necessary adjust the MSC1 INPUT TRIM control for maximum signal i strength It is OK if the MSC1 CLIP LED illuminates occasionally mute t Control Not Illuminated Y Note Although any audio source may be connected to any input A B or C we recommend connecting professional equipment with high level 4 dBu outputs mixing consoles professional audio interfaces and playback equipment to input connectors A or B and consumer equipment with low level 10 dBV outputs receivers personal music players electronic keyboards and rhythm machines to the C input connectors For
18. being played back However every loudspeaker system no matter how well designed interacts with the room in which it is installed Lack of correct acoustic treatment or worse yet lack of any treatment at all can result in anomalies such as low frequency standing waves the aural equivalent to the lens being smeared Trying to create a mix in such an environment can be as frustrating and difficult as trying to paint a masterpiece while blindfolded JBL s exclusive RMC Room Mode Correction technology is designed to solve the problem It uses the power of your computer to analyze the acoustic conditions of your room RMC then compensates for low frequency inaccuracies in the listening space by having the MSC1 precisely insert filters so that signals arrive at the mix position with the intended frequency response By making precise corrections RMC allows you to create reliable mixes that translate to any environment Space limitations in the work environment may prevent ideal positioning of the Left and Right speakers and subwoofer The MSC1 allows you to precisely trim the level of each connected speaker and apply delay to compensate for differences in placement relative to the mix position ensuring balanced mixes regardless of speaker placement Performing an RMC Calibration The supplied MSC1 Control Center software MSC1 Calibration Microphone and accessory cables are required to perform an RMC calibration Refer to the supplied MSC1 Cont
19. ces connected to inputs sese or B make sure INPUT SELECT switch is in the UP position and then use the INPUT SELECT switch D to choose Input A up or Input B down To monitor Input C depress INPUT SELECT switch When INPUT SELECT Switch 2 is pressed the position of the INPUT SELECT Switch has no effect Note If the INPUT SELECT Switch 2 is depressed set to the C position the MSC1 will always be monitoring Input C regardless of the position of INPUT SELECT Switch D If you wish to monitor equipment connected to Inputs A or B make sure INPUT SELECT Switch 2 is in the UP position 7 INPUT TRIM Control Can be used to add or reduce system gain once the MSC1 VOLUME control is operating in a comfortable range If the CLIP LED see 8 below illuminates frequently or steadily reduce the setting of the INPUT TRIM control by turning it counter clockwise When you first use the MSC1 we recommend you take a moment to set the INPUT TRIM control using this procedure 1 Setthe INPUT TRIM control to minimum full counter clockwise 2 Setthe MSC1 VOLUME control to the 12 00 position 3 Press Play on the device connected to the selected input A B or C 4 While listening to program material adjust the INPUT TRIM control to achieve a comfortable listening level 5 Ifthe red CLIP LED illuminates reduce the setting of the INPUT TRIM control 6 Listen to each connected device and adjust th
20. e INPUT TRIM control to a setting that works best for all connected equipment To achieve best balance of all sources adjust the individual output level controls on connected equipment The INPUT TRIM Control can be readjusted whenever required 11 Section 5 Features and Operation 8 10 INPUT LEDs These LEDs Light Emitting Diodes provide visual indication of incoming signal The SIGNAL LED illuminates whenever signal of any strength is present at the selected input see 6 above The CLIP LED illuminates when signal is within 3 dB of the MSC1 maximum level output It is acceptable for this LED to illuminate occasionally If the CLIP LED illuminates frequently or continuously reduce the setting of the INPUT TRIM Control or use available level controls on the connected equipment to reduce the equipment output level RMC ON Control Once RMC calibration has been performed this button allows you to quickly and easily compare the A SPEAKER OUTPUT signal with and without Room Mode Correction When illuminated signal is sent to speakers connected to B SPEAKER OUTPUTS with RMC processing applied See the MSC1 Control Center Software User s Guide Press this button again no illumination to hear the signal without RMC EQ ON Control Activates or deactivates MSC1 EQ available for speakers connected to the A SPEAKER OUTPUT When illuminated an equalized signal is sent to the speakers connected to A SPEAKER OUTPUT Pre
21. f your computer s audio interface or soundcard when performing an RMC calibration For more information see the MSC1 Control Center Software User s Guide 9 LEVEL PAD When depressed increases the level of the signal being sent from the RMC MIC OUT jack see 8 above by 8 dB For more information see the MSC1 Control Center Software User s Guide 10 GROUND CONNECTION Grounding point See Trouble Shooting Section Rear Ground Screw Front 15 Section 6 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Windows Operating System Minimum System Requirements Hard Drive 200 MB available space RAM 1 GB minimum CPU Pentium 4 1 6 GHZ or better Duo core recommended Netbook and ATOM processor not supported Operating System Windows SP2 Vista Windows 32 bit 64 bit Audio Accessible analog audio IN OUT connectors of an internal soundcard or optional external audio interface Directx9 compatible USB Port Minimum Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Uses MS NET 2 0 Uses Directx 9 0c Uses Adobe Flash 9 or later Uses Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or later Microsoft Adobe are registered trademarks of their respective owners Harman Professional claims no ownership or goodwill in the use of these trademarks Note Use on a Macintosh Computer requires Macintosh version MSC1 Control Center Software and Macintosh Operating System Ll MSC1 Control Center MONITOR SYSTEM CONTROLLER Software nstal lation
22. grate the subwoofer into your system When the SUB Control is Illuminated the SUB outputis enabled and the MSC 1 Bass Management Crossoveris engaged When the control is not illuminated the subwoofer output is muted and the Left and Right speakers returnto full range operation Three crossover settings are provided and can be set using the MSC1 Control Center software 60 Hz 80 Hz and 120 Hz Also using the software the subwoofer level can be increased or decreased by 10 dB Finally during RMC calibration the sub is automatically balanced to the speaker system Equalization Equalization can be applied to speakers connected to the Left and Right A SPEAKER OUTPUTS to tailor response to preference or acoustic conditions in the room The MSC1 offers two bands of equalization high and low frequency shelving type with up to 3 dB of attenuation or boost in each band Using the supplied MSC1 Control Center software the corner frequency for each band is adjustable from 34 Hz to 1 1 kHz LF and 2 5 kHz and 17 kHz HF To turn equalization on press the EQ button so that it is illuminated Equalization settings are accomplished and presets can be created using the supplied MSC1 Control Center software Delay and Level Trim Leftand Right Speakers and a subwoofer connected to the A SPEAKER OUTPUTS can be level matched and independently delayed to compensate for differences in placement relative to the listening position These adjustment
23. hich your speakers work in harmony with your room to take the guesswork out of mixing As the hub of your system the MSC1 provides these powerful capabilities Mixing Console Monitor Strip Functions Monitor using two sets of stereo speakers Monitor with and without a connected subwoofer The MSC1 automatically balances the subwoofer and gives you a choice of cross over settings for proper integration of your subwoofer into your speaker system Connect up to three 2 channel signal sources and select the source to be monitored e Send a headphone feed to a performer or use headphones in the control room to monitor program material Tailor the frequency response of your speakers using flexible high and low frequency EQ JBL RMC Room Mode Correction With the supplied MSC1 Control Center Software and MSC1 calibration microphone the MSC1 tunes the low frequency response of the speaker system to compensate for inaccuracies measured at the listening position caused by room modes standing waves and the speakers proximity to walls and the work surface Supplied MSC1 Control Center Software Install the supplied MSC1 Control Center software on your computer to perform RMC Calibration adjust equalizer settings speaker level and delay and fine tune a connected subwoofer Note the processing functions of the MSC1 Room Mode Correction EQ subwoofer settings speaker level and delay are available on A SPEAKER OUTPUTS
24. istribuidores JBL 32 Section 12 Product Warranty Information The JBL Limited Warranty on the MSC1 Monitor System Controller remains in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase Who Is Protected By This Warranty Your JBL Warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners so long as A Your JBL product has been purchased in the Continental United States Hawaii or Alaska This Warranty does not apply to JBL products purchased elsewhere except for purchases by military outlets Other purchasers should contact the local JBL distributor for warranty information and B The original dated bill of sale is presented whenever warranty service is required What Does The JBL Warranty Cover Except as specified below your JBL Warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship The following are not covered Damage caused by accident misuse abuse product modification or neglect damage occurring during shipment damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your Owners Manual damage resulting from the performance of repairs by someone not authorized by JBL claims based upon any misrepresentations by the seller any JBL product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed Who Pays For What JBL will pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this warranty Please be sure to save the original shipping cartons because a charge will be made
25. it the MSC1CC Installation you will be reminded that you must restart your computer before using the MSC1CC Software After you restart your computer you can launch the MSC1 Control Center To Uninstall the MSC1 Control Center Launch Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs From the Currently Installed Programs List Find and highlight MSC1 Control Center Then Click Remove Note From time to time JBL will issue software updates that enhance MSC1 Control Center functionality If your computer is connected to the internet software updates can be downloaded at www jblproservice com otherwise you can obtain the update by contacting JBL Professional Customer Service at 800 8JBLPRO 800 852 5776 Monday Friday 8am 5pm P S T 18 Section 6 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Windows Operating System Following installation a shortcut to the MSC1 Control Center Software is placed on your desktop and in your computer s Start Menu under Programs JBL Professional MSC1 Control Center MSC1 Control Center Start Menu Launch Icon p C Professional Mart Contu Center E Office Documents HTML E mens a 8 P c E un v It EcL a m T E Start Menu Launch Icon Your MSC1 must be connected to your computer with the supplied USB cable and powered on before lau
26. l source is connected and producing sound and the INPUT SELECT switches are set correctly Note that if the INPUT SELECT switch 2 is depressed set to the C position you will always be monitoring Input C regardless of the position of the INPUT SELECT 1 even if no signal is physically connected to INPUT C e Confirm connected speaker system is powered on the SPEAKER SELECT switch is set correctly Confirm that the MUTE button is not illuminated e Make sure the MSC1 VOLUME control is not set to the fully counter clockwise position System hum e f you hear hum noise in your system try connecting all signal source equipment the computer and speakers to the same electrical power outlet Do not connect equipment with total power requirements that exceed the capabilities the provided power source If after doing this you still hear hum you can try grounding the MSC1 to an available ground source To do this use a Philips head screw driver to loosen the ground screw on the bottom of the MSC1 Attach an insulated wire to the screw and tighten the screw Connect the other end of the wire to different ground points of your audio system to find and achieve the best performance Rear amp DCN D Ground Screw Left and Right Speakers lack low frequency response f no subwoofer is connected confirm SUB Control is not illuminated No subwoofer signal e Confirm that a subwoofer is connected to
27. n of a component is already installed ensure that the check box is checked for all components If you are installing an updated version of the MSC1 Control Center you must UNINSTALL the previous version before proceeding with the current installation 10 Press Install to begin installation During the MSC1 Control Center Software Installation a MSC1 Control Center icon is placed in the Applications MSC1 folder 11 After pressing Close launch the MSC1 Control Center program by clicking the icon in the Applications MSC 1 folder 21 Section 7 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Mac Operating System To install from downloaded ZIP file 1 Download the correct file for INTEL or POWER PC Macintosh 2 Copy the file to to the desktop 3 Extract the contents using an archive application NOTE To maintain the correct file structure you must use the Extract function of the archive application Proceed to step 4 above To Uninstall the MSC1 Control Center Locate the MSC1 folder in the Applications folder and move it to the trash Note From time to time JBL will issue software updates that enhance MSC1 Control Center functionality If your computer is connected to the internet software updates can be downloaded at www jblproservice com otherwise you can obtain the update by contacting JBL Professional Customer Service at 800 8JBLPRO 800 852 5776 Monday Friday 8am 5pm P S T 22 Section
28. nching the MSC1 Control Center Software Prior to launching the MSC1 Control Center Software make sure your MSC1 is connected to your computer with the supplied USB cable and powered on Then double click on the desktop icon or single click on the Start menu icon to launch the software See the Features section in the MSC1 CC Software User s Guide for details about all MSC1 Control Center Software display and menu options To protect your speakers it is good practice to complete audio connections with the MSC1 and all connected equipment powered off 9 Section 7 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Mac Operating System Minimum System Requirements Hard Drive 200 MB available RAM 1 GB minimum CPU Power PC Intel 2 0 GHZ or better Duo core recommended Operating System Tiger 10 4 1 1 through Snow Leopard 10 6 Power PC Intel Audio Accessible analog audio IN OUT connectors of an internal soundcard or optional external audio interface USB port Minimum Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Uses Adobe Flash 9 or later Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 or later Apple Adobe Intel are registered trademarks of their respective owners Harman Professional claims no ownership or goodwill in the use of these trademarks Note Use on an Intel Macintosh Computer requires Macintosh version MSC1 Control Center Software and Macintosh Operating System eo Install MSClInstallerForPPCMac Welcome to the MSC l1in
29. ontrol for 6 seconds until the MUTE and RMC controls begin to flash Continue to press the RMC control and simultaneously press the MUTE control Then release both buttons Completion of the process is confirmed when LEDs on the MSC1 illuminate in a pattern for 15 seconds and the power LED illuminates If after performing Factory Reset the MSC1 is interfaced to a computer and MSC1 Control Center Software is launched the software will offer the option of returning the MSC1 to the settings last stored in software Note The Factory Reset procedure erases all user settings in the MSC1 MSC1 Factory Settings A Left and Right Speaker Feature Factory Setting _ HF EQ Frequency 7 75 kHz Subwoofer Output Bass Management Crossover Delay 0 Inches mm Firmware Update From time to time JBL may release a firmware update to correct a problem or enhance the feature set If a firmware update is released the update and installation instructions will be posted on the JBL website at www jblproservice com 28 Section 10 Specifications S N Dynamic Range 110 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz Frequency Response 0 0 5dB 20 Hz 20 kHz THD N lt 0 04 A D A 20 Hz 20 kH A D Converters 24 Bit 64 times Oversampling Delta Sigma D A Converters 24 Bit 8 times Oversampling Delta Sigma Internal Processing 48 Bit 48 kHz Maximum Input Level 24 dBu 6 5mm 1 4 inch TRS Inputs 12 dBu PHONO RCA Inputs
30. ost or attenuation See the MSC1 Control Center Software User s Guide M Note If your subwoofer has a crossover frequency control the control should be set to the highest available frequency Note The SUB control will flash repeatedly instead of illuminating steadily when Speaker Output B is selected because a connected subwoofer can be heard only when Speaker Output A is selected 12 MUTE control When illuminated mutes all output signal from the MSC1 including the headphone output 13 Section 5 Features and Operation Reference Rear Panel SPEAKERS MSC1 MONITOR SYSTEM CONTROLLER ae POWER CONNECTOR Connectthe supplied 12VDC 500mA power supply here Notethatwhenthe MSC1 is first plugged in the front panel POWER LED will flash twice after which the MSC1 enters stand by mode When stand by mode no indicators are illuminated and audio output is not available USB CONNECTOR Universal Serial Bus connector for computer connection when using the provided MSC1 Control Center software SPEAKER OUTPUTS A B Two pairs of balanced 6 5mm 1 4 inch TRS connectors labeled A and B for connection of two stereo speaker systems Note The processing functions of the MSC1 Room Mode Correction EQ and subwoofer capabilities are only applied to the A SPEAKER OUTPUTS Flat unprocessed signal is routed to B SPEAKER OUTPUTS 14 SUB A OUTPUT A dedicated balanced 6 5 mm 1 4 inch T
31. rent availability of each component A checkmark appears in the check box adjacent to a given components launch button if it is determined the component is already installed Therefore a component that has a check mark in its check box does not require installation If you attempt to load an application previously installed on your computer the instructions will ask you if you would like to repair uninstall or cancel the installation At this point you should cancel the installation of that particular application Going down the list for each component without a checkmark press the corresponding launch button to begin installation To install from a downloaded ZIP file Copy the file to the desktop Extract the contents using an archive application NOTE To maintain the correct file structure you must use the Extract function of the archive application Proceed to step 5 above 17 Section 6 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Windows Operating System 9 10 11 12 During the MSC1 Control Center Software installation a launch icon is placed on the desk top The Directx 9 0c installation will ask you to choose a directory for the installation Select any location on your C Drive For example create a directory called C directx 9c on your hard drive and select this location for the install The ATMEL FLIP installation will ask you if you want to restart your machine If you select NO then as you ex
32. rol Center Software Users Guide for full instructions Subwoofer Bass Management Crossover Adding a subwoofer to your system will extend the frequency response of the main speakers Bass management is a term that refers to the practice of removing bass signals from the Left and Right speakers and sending them to the subwoofer Because of the physiology of the human ear low frequencies are largely non directional given an adequate listening distance we can t easily tell where bass signals are coming from Thus it makes little or no difference to the listening experience whether the bass component of a sound comes from the Left or Right channel speaker or from a dedicated subwoofer which is better equipped and better positioned in the room to reproduce low frequencies than even a full range monitor Beyond the fact that a subwoofer is designed for the optimal reproduction of low frequencies bass management can also be used to solve acoustic problems in a room having all the low frequency signals come from a single source can eliminate low frequency phase cancellation that occurs when the same low frequency signal is reproduced by multiple speakers The MSC1 SUB Control allows you to easily enable or disable the Subwoofer and Bass Management system 24 Section 8 Reference In addition to allowing connection of a subwoofer the MSC1 includes sophisticated BassManagementCrossoverwith a choice ofthree crossover frequencies to precisely inte
33. s can be made using a computer and supplied MSC1 Control Center software Left and Right speaker levels can be independently attenuated up to 12 dB in 25 dB increments The subwoofer level can be adjusted 10 dB in 25 dB increments allowing it to be finely balanced in the system Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer can also be independently delayed which can be useful if out of necessity the left and right speakers differ in distance from the listening position The application of delay to the closer of the two speakers will restore strongest possible stereo image by allowing sound from both speakers to arrive at the ears at precisely the same time regardless of physical positioning Delaying the subwoofer or the Left and Right speakers relative to the subwoofer can enhance the low frequency performance of the system by virtually aligning the subwoofer with the main speakers Delay units are expressed in values of distance from O feet 0 cm to a distance of 3 75 ft 114 cm in 1 inch 2 54 cm increments The subwoofer can be delayed from 0 ft 0 cm to 3 17 ft 96 6 cm For example applying a delay value of 1 ft 30 45 cm to a speaker will cause the audio from that speaker to sound as if it originates 1 foot farther away relative to the other speakers 25 Section 9 Troubleshooting No sound e Confirm that the power cable is connected and that the MSC1 is powered on POWER LED is illuminated Confirm that a signa
34. ss again no illumination to listen to the A speakers without equalization See the MSC1 Control Center Software User s Guide Note EQ is applied to the Left and Right speakers connected to A SPEAKER OUTPUTS only Equalization does not affect Speakers connected to B SPEAKER OUTPUTS nor the Subwoofer or headphones Note If enabled the RMC and or EQ Controls flash repeatedly instead of illuminating steadily when B SPEAKER OUTPUTS are selected because EQ processing is available on A SPEAKER OUTPUTS only 12 Section 5 Features and Operation 11 SUB ON control If a subwoofer is connected to the SUB Output A and the A speakers are being monitored this control allows you to quickly and easily listen to A speakers with and without a subwoofer When the subwoofer is included in the system Bass Management Crossover filters are applied that route low frequency signals below the crossover frequency to the subwoofer and signals above the crossover frequency to the Left and Right speakers When the SUB control is illuminated the subwoofer is heard When the control is not illuminated the subwoofer is muted and the Left and Right speakers play a full range signal Subwoofer Level and Bass Management crossover are set using MSC1 Control Center software Three Bass Management crossover frequencies are provided and the MSC1 ships with an 80 Hz Bass Management crossover selected and subwoofer gain set to O dB no additional bo
35. stallerForPPCMac Installer i Welcome to the Mac OS X Installation Program You will be Introduction guided through the steps necessary to install this software 8 Read Me Select Destination Go Back Continue MSC1 Control Center Software Installation Menu 20 Section 7 Installing the MSC1 Control Center Software Mac Operating System INSTALLATION MACINTOSH OS From CD ROM 1 Insert the included MSC1 Control Center CD ROM in an available CD ROM drive 2 Double Click the CD icon to BROWSE FOR INTEL MACINTOSH Computers Locate the file named MSC1CCSW MAC INTEL version number _ release date mpkg and drag it to your desktop Proceed to step 4 below FOR POWER PC MACINTOSH Computers Locate the file named MSC1CCSW version number _ release date mpkg and drag it to your desktop Proceed to step 4 below 4 Once copied double Click on the file to open the MSC1CC Installation Application Proceed to step 5 5 Each stage of the installation is completed by pressing the Continue button 6 Read the Introduction and then Continue 7 Review the Read me file for important information 8 Select a destination drive for the MSC1 Control Center Continue 9 Click the CUSTOMIZE button at the bottom of the window After clicking CUSTOMIZE all available software components for installation are listed on this screen All listed components are required Unless a more recent versio
36. the control room Note Two additional rear panel stereo 3 5mm 1 8 inch audio connectors labeled RMC MIC IN and RMC MIC OUT are used only during RMC calibration See page 14 in this manual for more information Note To avoid audible noise make audio connections with speakers and MSC1 powered off The following illustration shows various suggested MSC1 audio interconnections The use of balanced cabling is recommended when connecting the MSC1 to equipment with balanced inputs and outputs as it ensures the best possible signal to noise performance Additionally use of unbalanced cable in systems with balanced inputs and outputs can reduce system gain by as much as 6 dB Confirm the settings of controls on connected speakers and subwoofer e Speaker and subwoofer volume controls should be set to maximum setting e f the Subwoofer includes a crossover control it should be set to the highest available frequency e Speaker tone controls may be used but we recommend these are bypassed prior to RMC calibration and restored according to taste after RMC calibration See MSC1 Control Center Software User s Guide Section 4 Setting Up Your MSC1 Getting Sound Make all audio connections with the power to all devices off Once all connections are made set the MSC1 front panel VOLUME control to minimum fully counterclockwise then power on all connected devices and power on the 5 1 itself by pressing the MSC1 front p
37. tive earthing connection POWER ON OFF SWITCH The power switch DOES NOT interrupt connection to the mains To disconnect the product from the mains remove the power cord connector from the power input on the rear panel of the product Caution This product is used to control loudspeaker volume Very loud playback volume can damage hearing Never adjust speaker volume to produce an output level that is audibly painful WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus As with any electronic product use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system Liquids can cause a failure and or a fire hazard CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Section 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the JBL MSC1 Monitor System Controller a unique product that combines the essential Monitor Strip functions found in large mixing consoles with JBL s highly acclaimed RMC Room Mode Correction technology that allows any connected speaker system to be automatically tuned to your room The end result is a calibrated reference environment in w
38. u RMC Alignment and use your mouse to move the Delay level slider to the right of each speaker image Section 4 Setting Up Your MSC1 Power Connections OC Connect the MSC1 power adaptor to the POWER Connector on the rear of the MSC1 Plug the power adaptor into a suitable available power source minimize the potential for ground related noise we recommend connecting MSC1 to the same power source as the audio equipment and computers connected to the MSC1 12VDC 500mA Audio Connections The MSC1 Monitor System Controller is equipped with balanced 6 5mm 1 4 inch TRS Tip Ring Sleeve output connectors for the connection of two stereo speaker systems labeled A and B plus a dedicated balanced 6 5mm 1 4 inch TRS connector for the connection of a subwoofer to system A In addition three pairs of input connectors are provided two pairs of balanced 6 5mm 1 4 inch TRS connectors labeled A and B and one unbalanced pair of PHONO RCA connectors labeled C allowing the MSC1 to be used with a wide variety of professional computer audio interfaces soundcards mixing consoles and audio production equipment as well as consumer audio products with unbalanced outputs such as personal music players receivers and audio visual equipment Finally a stereo 6 5mm 1 4 inch stereo headphone output with dedicated front panel volume control allows you to send a headphone feed to a performer or monitor audio using headphones in
39. ure on pages 16 Connect the MSC1 power supply to an available wall outlet and then connect the MSC1 to your computer using the supplied USB cable Launch The MSC1 Control Center Via the Desktop Icon To power the MSC1 on or off press the MSC1 s Power button or click on the Power Button image in the Software To change subwoofer level crossover frequency or polarity settings click the SUB button in the software or press the MSC1 front panel SUB control Make adjustments using the on screen Sub controls To view Subwoofer settings at any time click on the SUB GRAPH Tab To apply high frequency and low frequency monitor EQ click the EQ button in the software or press the MSC1 front panel EQ control Make adjustments using the on screen EQ controls To view EQ settings at any time click on the EQ Graph tab To enable MUTE click on the MUTE button in the software or press the front panel MSC1 MUTE control To activate Room Mode Correction RMC settings click the RMC button in the software or press the front panel 5 1 control To perform RMC Calibration click RMC Menu RMC Calibration and follow the on screen instructions To change the level of an individual speaker click RMC Menu RMC Alignment and use your mouse to adjust the level slider to the left of each speaker image Note Speakers levels are automatically adjusted during the RMC Calibration procedure To apply delay to an individual speaker click RMC Men
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