JBL ES Series ES20 loudspeaker
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1. Left N Right Surround Left Rear Center Rear Right Rear Surround Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel EL J EI Figure 2 This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan Left right rear channels are for a 7 channel system The center rear channel is for a 6 channel system JBL Subwoofer Right optional gt i Channel Right Center Surround Channel Channel O O Left Front Channel Right Rear Channel N S Left Left Rear Center Rear Surround Channel 4 Channel k Channel Figure 3 This figure shows an alternate layout which may be more suitable for some rooms Left right rear channels are for a 7 channel system The center rear channel is for a 6 channel system INSTALLING FEET ES10 ES20 ES30 The supplied self adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your speakers to protect your furniture a PA Place pads here s A CHANGING THE FEET ES80 ES90 ES100 The ES80 ES90 and ES100 feature attractive outboard feet installed atthe factory However if you would like to replace them with the less visible inboard feet included follow the instructions below 1 Remove the four feet on the bottom of the speaker by loosening the two screws in each foot Keep the screws for later use 2 Attach the black inboard feet to the outer closest to front of speaker for front feet closest to rear of speaker for rear feet holes from which you just removed the fee2. to properly and safely wall mount the speakers THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CEILING MOUNTING Two no 8 round head or pan head screws should be used per loudspeaker The screw head 254mm 10 11 should be between 5 16 inch im 8mm and 1 4 inch 6 3mm in diameter and the screw should be atleast 2 inches 50mm in length When installing screws in any wall always use properly selected wall anchors Attach two of the four self adhesive rubber pads that came with the loudspeaker to the back of the enclosure in the two bottom corners so that the cabinet is spaced evenly from the wall Select a suitable mounting location on a wall The ceiling is not a suitable mounting location Drill two pilot holes appropriately sized for the specific self tapping screw or wall anchor that you will be using The holes should be 10 inches 254mm apart The holes should be 3 4 inch 19mm below where you want the top of the enclosure to be positioned Use a carpenter s level to ensure that the holes are even and that the speaker will mount on the level Install the two screws into either a wooden wall stud or anchor and tighten them until the back of each screw head is about 1 8 inch 3mm from the wall Install the loudspeaker by slowly moving the cabinet toward the screws so that the screw heads clear the larger circular portion of the two keyholes Once both screw heads have entered the keyholes the loudspeaker should gentl
3. JBL ES SERIES ES10 ES20 ES30 ES80 ES90 ES100 ES25C OWNER S GUIDE JBL ES SERIES For more than 60 years JBL Inc has been providing audio eguipment for concert halls recording studios and movie theaters around the world and has become the hands down choice of leading recording artists and sound engineers With the JBL ES Series innovative technologies such as titanium laminate dome tweeters Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal EOS waveguides and PolyPlas transducer reinforcement are available to you Enjoy UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS If you suspect damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use PLACEMENT NEVER drag the speaker to move it as this will damage the spikes the feet and or the wood cabinet itself Always lift the speaker and carry it to its new location CAUTION Floorstanding tower loudspeakers have a high center of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during events such as earthquakes or if rocked tipped or improperly positioned If this is a concern these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware STEREO Before deciding where to place your speakers survey your room and think about placement keeping the following points in
4. EOS waveguide 3 4 19mm Polyester film ring radiator shielded EOS waveguide 387mm x 223mm x 330mm 15 1 4 x 8 3 4 x 13 8 9kg 19 6 lb ES25C 80Hz 40kHz 150W 75W 300W 90dB 8 Ohms ES80 45Hz 40kHz 200W 100W 400W 90dB 8 Ohms 700Hz 3600Hz 24dB octave 12000Hz 18dB octave Dual 6 170mm PolyPlas shielded 4 100mm PolyPlas shielded 3 4 19mm Titanium laminate dome shielded EOS waveguide 3 4 19mm Polyester film ring radiator shielded EOS waveguide 1084mm x 223mm x 330mm 42 11 16 x 8 3 4 x 13 21kg 46 3 lb 500Hz 3000Hz 24dB octave 12000Hz 18dB octave Dual 8 200mm PolyPlas shielded 4 100mm PolyPlas shielded 3 4 19mm Titanium laminate dome shielded EOS waveguide 3 4 19mm Polyester film ring radiator shielded EOS waveguide 1084mm x 260mm x 384mm 42 11 16 x 10 1 4 x 15 1 8 24 2kg 53 4 Ib 450Hz 3000Hz 24dB octave 12000Hz 18dB octave Dual 10 250mm PolyPlas shielded 4 100mm PolyPlas shielded 3 4 19mm Titanium laminate dome shielded EOS waveguide 3 4 19mm Polyester film ring radiator shielded EOS waveguide 1149mm x 305mm x 422mm 45 1 4 x 12 x 16 5 8 29kg 63 9 Ib 3000Hz 24dB octave 12000Hz 18dB octave Dual 5 130mm PolyPlas shielded NA 3 4 19mm Titanium laminate dome shielded EOS waveguide 3 4 19mm Polyester film ring rad
5. drange Transducer High Freguency Transducer Ultrahigh Freguency Transducer Dimensions With Grille H x W x D Weight per Speaker Freguency Response 3dB Max Recommended Amplifier Power Power Handling Continuous Peak Sensitivity 2 83V 1m Nominal Impedance Crossover Freguencies Low Freguency Transducers Midrange Transducer High Freguency Transducer Ultrahigh Freguency Transducer Dimensions With Grille H x W x D Weight per Speaker ES10 65Hz 40kHz 100W 50W 200W 86dB 8 Ohms 3000Hz 24dB octave 9000Hz 18dB octave 4 100mm PolyPlas shielded NA 3 4 19mm Titanium laminate dome shielded EOS waveguide 3 4 19mm Polyester film ring radiator shielded EOS waveguide 201mm x 305mm x 140mm 7 7 8 x 12 x 5 1 2 4kg 8 8 Ib ES90 36Hz 40kHz 225W 110W 440W 91dB 8 Ohms ES 20 60Hz 40kHz 125W 60W 240W 86dB 8 Ohms 3300Hz 24dB octave 12000Hz 18dB octave 5 130mm PolyPlas shielded NA 3 4 19mm Titanium laminate dome shielded EOS waveguide 3 4 19mm Polyester film ring radiator shielded EOS waveguide 318mm x 174mm x 203mm 12 1 2 x 6 7 8 x 8 4 6kg 10 3 lb ES100 32Hz 40kHz 250W 125W 500W 91dB 8 Ohms ES30 50Hz 40kHz 150W 70W 280W 88dB 8 Ohms 3000Hz 24dB octave 9000Hz 18dB octave 6 170mm PolyPlas shielded NA 3 4 19mm Titanium laminate dome shielded
6. iator shielded EOS waveguide 178mm x 476mm x 254mm 7 x 18 3 4 x 10 7 6kg 16 7 Ib 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 Declaration of Conformity C We Harman Consumer Group Inc 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner s manual are in compliance with technical standards EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 61000 6 1 2001 Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group Inc Ch teau du Loir France 5 07 Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated HIM PRO SOUND COMES HOME Harman Consumer Group Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France www jbl com O 2007 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Part No 406 000 05609 E H A Harman International Company
7. mind using Figure 1 as a guide e For best results place the speakers 6 8 1 5m 2 5m apart e Position each speaker so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level e Generally bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner e Refer to Home Theater below if you also plan to use the speakers for home theater reproduction O U Left Right Channel Channel L Listening Position Figure 1 Experiment with speaker placement to obtain the best bass level and stereo imaging in your room HOME THEATER For front channel use place one speaker on the left and another on the right along either side of the television monitor Since the speakers are magnetically shielded you can place them near the TV without worrying about the field distorting the TV picture For surround channel use place speakers on bookshelves or stands alongside the listening position The ES10 is also wall mountable Final placement depends on room acoustics availability of space and your listening preference Figures 2 and 3 In 6 or 7 channel configurations place the rear channel s behind the listening position as shown in Figures 2 and 3 NOTE A JBL powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks Contact your JBL dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application JBL Subwoofer Center Channel Channel Channel
8. peakers for playback first by setting the system volume control to a minimum level and then by applying power to your audio system Play a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control to a comfortable level NOTE You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire freguency spectrum If not check all wiring connections or consult the authorized JBL dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help The amount of bass you hear and the stereo image guality will be affected by a number of different factors including the room s size and shape the construction materials used to build the room the listener s position relative to the speakers and the position of the speakers in the room Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level If there is too much bass move the speakers away from nearby walls Conversely if you place the speakers closer to the walls there will be more bass output CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM Each JBL ES Series enclosure has a finish that does not reguire any routine maintenance When needed use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust from the enclosure or grille NOTE Do notuse any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille SPECIFICATIONS Freguency Response 3dB Max Recommended Amplifier Power Power Handling Continuous Peak Sensitivity 2 83V 1m Nominal Impedance Crossover Freguencies Low Freguency Transducer Mi
9. t using the same screws you just removed 3 Hand tighten securely using a handheld Phillips tip screwdriver Do not use a powered screwdriver of any type A gt x 4 Replace the screw in the inner hole CAUTION Floorstanding tower loudspeakers have a high center of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthguakes or if rocked tipped or improperly positioned If this is a concern these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware INSTALLING SPIKED FEET ES80 ES90 ES100 Four metal spikes are supplied for use when using the outboard feet and the speaker is to be placed on a carpeted surface to decouple the speaker from the floor and prevent unwanted damping To insert the spikes gently lay the speaker on its side not its front or back on a soft nonabrasive surface Each spike screws into the threaded insert in each outer foot Make sure all four spikes are screwed in completely for stability NEVER drag the speaker to move it as this will damage the spikes the feet and or the wood cabinet itself ALVVAY S lift the speaker and carry it to its new location WALL MOUNTING ES10 The ES10 may be wall mounted The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores
10. tion Receiver or 6 Amplifier y W rear view ba o o Speaker rear view Figure 5 Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel of a stereo or home theater system ES30 ES80 ES90 ES100 The outer connection panel and internal dividing network of the ES30 ES80 ES90 and ES100 are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be attached to the low freguency transducer and midrange high freguency transducer portions of this dividing network This is called bi wiring Bi wiring can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection 1 Loosen the terminals and remove strapping bars 2 Insert the speaker wire for the high freguencies into the top set of terminals and tighten 3 Insert the speaker wire for the low freguencies into the bottom set of terminals and tighten Figure 6 SINGLE STEREO AMPLIFIER Receiver Amplifier Right Left Speaker Speaker Figure 7 DUAL STEREO AMPLIFIER Amplifier 1 6 H 4 po aon Fus HF r 9000 0000 ru v V lt ton Hoh n v 6 6 POAR Amplifier 2 ar Right Left Speaker Speaker Figure 8 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Check the s
11. y be lowered onto the screw shafts Check that the loudspeaker is firmly locked onto the screws by gently pulling the speaker down and forward WIRING THE SYSTEM IMPORTANT Make sure all eguipment is turned off before making any connections For speaker connections use a high guality speaker wire with polarity coding The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity i e NOTE If desired consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety BLACK of wire connectors The most common connection is shown H in Figure 4 Speaker Wire 1 LOOSEN TERMINALS To ensure proper polarity connect each terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective red terminal on each speaker as shown in Figure 5 Connectthe black terminals in a similar way See the owner s guides that were included with your amplifier receiver and television to confirm connection procedures IMPORTANT Do not reverse polarities i e to or to when making connections Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response 2 INSERT BARE END TIGHTEN TERMINALS NO STRIPE STRIPE Figure 4 This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals STANDARD CONNECTION Standard one channel shown Connec
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