JBL Cinema 300
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1. HARMAN Consumer Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA HARMAN 2010 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved www jbl com JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries PolyPlas is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated Part No 950 0296 001 Rev A e2. On Standby LED When the Power On Mode Switch is in the Auto position this LED indicates whether the subwoofer is in the On or Standby state e When the LED glows green the subwoofer is turned on When the LED glows red the subwoofer is in the Standby mode When the Power Switch is set to Off the LED will not light up no matter what setting the Power On Mode Switch is in Crossover Control This control determines the highest frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds The higher you set the Crossover Control the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will overlap that of the satellite speakers This adjustment helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the satellites for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations NOTE The Crossover Control functions only when you are using the Line Level In L R Connectors The Line Level In LFE Connector bypasses the subwoofer s built in crossover and Crossover Control Phase Switch This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers the sound waves from the satellites could partially cancel out the sound waves from the subwoofer reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of all the speakers relative to each other
3. walls or corners will always tend to lessen its bass output SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS PHASE The Phase Switch determines whether ui ak PHASE the subwoofer driver s piston like action Ei REVERSE moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers the sound waves from the satellites could partially cancel out the waves from the subwoofer reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of all the speakers relative to each other in the room z NORMAL Although in most cases you should leave the Phase Switch in the Normal position there is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase Switch When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the satellite speakers the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact and percussive sounds like drums piano and plucked strings will sound more lifelike The best way to set the Phase Switch is to listen to music that you know well and to set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact SPECIFICATIONS Cinema 300 System Frequency response 32Hz 20kHz 6dB Cinema 300 Satellite Speakers Low frequency transducer 3 75mm PolyPlas cone video shielded Cinema 300 Center Speaker Low frequency transducer JBL by HARMAN Two 3 75mm PolyPlas cones video shielded High frequency tr
4. JBL by HARMAN CINEMA 300 Home theater speaker system QUICK START GUIDE An THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS JBL PRODUCT The Cinema 300 is a complete six piece home theater speaker system We re confident that this JBL system will provide every note of that includes four identical two way video shielded satellite speakers enjoyment that you expect and that when you think about purchasing a dedicated voice matched video shielded center speaker with dual additional audio equipment for your home car or office you will once midrange drivers an 8 inch 203mm 150 watt powered subwoofer and again choose JBL products all of the cables you need to connect all of the speakers to your audio video receiver or preamp processor and amplifier This quick start guide contains all the information you need to set up connect and adjust your new speaker system For more in depth information go to our Web site www jbl com INCLUDED ITEMS 1X 3X 2X 15 ft 4 5m 30 ft 9 0m SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS GREEN ON On Standby in STANDBY LED l CROSSOVER Crossover Control 4 N 50 Hz 200 PHASE Phase Switch Fins l POWER ON MODE Power On S o o Mode Switch O Teti i LEVEL Subwoofer Level Control L4 N MIN MAX LFE R L LINE Line Level In LEVEL o am LFE Connector 9 Line Level In G ml TK on TE L R Connectors u Power Switch as 2 Power Cord
5. MAIN AMP INPUTS Receiver or EAMP MAIN AMP e PR Amplifier OUTPUTS INPUTS R L oe ee 813 s roc aroo SUB 140P Y Cable not included Subwoofer Stereo Audio Cable not included Mono RCA Cable included Mono RCA Cable not included OPERATING THE SUBWOOFER TURNING THE SUBWOOFER ON AND OFF Set the subwoofer s Power Switch to the On position e f the subwoofer s Power On Mode Switch is set to Auto the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and it will go into Standby mode after it has received no audio signal for 20 minutes The subwoofer s LED will glow green when the subwoofer is on and will glow red when the subwoofer is in Standby e f the Power On Mode Switch is set to On the subwoofer will remain on at all times The subwoofer s LED will glow green If you will not be using the subwoofer for an extended period for instance if you re going on vacation set the Power Switch to the Off position SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS CROSSOVER CONTROL NOTE The Crossover Control functions only when you are using the Line Level In L R Connectors The CROSSOVER Line Level In LFE Connector bypasses the subwoofer s built in crossover and the Crossover Control The Crossover Control adjusts the subwoofer s built in crossover between 50Hz and 200Hz The higher you set the Crossover Control the higher in freq
6. UNTING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE The customer is solely responsible for proper Be sure to follow these installation instructions carefully If you have any selection and installation of mounting hardware not included with the questions or doubts about your ability to wall mount the speakers correctly speakers consult with your authorized JBL dealer or custom installer JBL disclaims any liability for the selection and installation of mounting hardware Satellite Center LA i 16 8r 1 15 16 2 3 16 5 3 ES 49mm 55mm Ha D l 741 16 E 195 5mm 1 Decide on locations for the speakers according to the recommendations in 3 Install the wall hanging hardware on the walls Make sure that the Placing the Speakers on page 5 hardware is driven into studs and not into drywall or plaster If the hardware must be mounted in drywall or plaster you are 2 Select wall hanging hardware that is appropriate for the construction and responsible for selecting and using wall anchors that are materials of your walls The Cinema 300 front and surround speakers appropriate for the construction and materials of your walls weigh 2 1 Ib 0 95kg the Cinema 300 center speaker weighs 3 25 Ib 1 47kg Be sure to use hardware that can support their weight 4 Hang the speakers on the wall mount hardware B CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS CAUTION Before making spe
7. aker connections be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned off and preferably that its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power outlet Connect the speakers to your receiver or amplifier Connect the speaker s terminal to the amplifier s terminal Speaker Colored Band to Terminal Amplifier SPEAKER OUTPUT iq 9 Wire with z Colored Band to Terminal Colored Band to Terminal Connect the speakers to the proper amplifier channels Front Left Front Right Center Wire with Green Bands Wire with Wire with White Bands Red Bands Surround Left Surround Right Receiver or Amplifier Wire with Wire with Blue Bands Gray Bands IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier A CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO A RECEIVER OR PREAMP PROCESSOR WITH A DEDICATED SUBWOOFER OUTPUT Receiver or Amplifier r LFE SUBWOOFER Os LEVEL Q J LFE OUT 1 p Mono RCA Cable SUB 140P included Subwoofer TO A RECEIVER OR PREAMP PROCESSOR WITH A PREAMP OUTPUTS Receiver or un PREAMP Amplifier OUTPUTS L R pm Q fe Mono RCA Cable included SUB 140P Subwoofer Mono RCA Cable not included TO A RECEIVER OR PREAMP PROCESSOR WITH A PREAMP OUTPUTS CONNECTED TO
8. ansducer 1 25mm titanium laminate dome video shielded High frequency transducer 1 25mm titanium laminate dome video shielded Recommended amplifier power 100 watts Recommended power Nominal impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 86dB Crossover frequency 3 7kHz Enclosure type Sealed Connector type Push spring terminal handling TOS Nominal impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 89dB Crossover frequency 3 7kHz Enclosure type Sealed Dimensions H x W x D 9 1 4 x 4 3 4 x 3 3 8 235mm x 121mm x 86mm Connector type Push spring terminal Weight 2 0 Ib 0 9kg Dimensions H x W x D 4 7 8 x 12 x 3 3 8 124mm x 305mm x 86mm SUB140P Subwoofer Low frequency transducer 8 200mm cone down firing Weight 3 25 Ib 1 47kg Enclosure type Ported down firing Amplifier power 150 watts Frequency response 32Hz 200Hz 6dB Audio controls Volume level phase crossover frequency Connections LFE input left and right RCA line level inputs Power requirement 120V 60Hz 150W US 220V 240V 50Hz 150W EU Power consumption 1W 8mA 120V standby 300w 2 5A 120V maximum Dimensions W x H x D 19 x 14 x 14 483mm x 355mm x 355mm Weight 22 Ib 10kg Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice
9. he Line Level In LFE Connector to the dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver or preamp processor Line Level In L R Connectors These inputs pass through the subwoofer s built in crossover Use them if your receiver or preamp processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low pass filtered Power Switch Set this switch in the On position to turn the subwoofer on The subwoofer will then be in On or Standby mode depending on the setting of the Power On Mode Switch Power Cord After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual plug the power cord into an active unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the subwoofer DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components ee PLACING THE SPEAKERS FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER wv Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Center Speaker m 0 2ft 0 61cm i Front Left Front Right Speaker Speaker SURROUND SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER n EE Front Left Center Front Right Speaker Speaker Speaker Subwoofer Surround Right Surround Left Speaker Speaker B usm 18m E Surround Left Surround Right Speaker Speaker 0 0 SPEAKER MOUNTING OPTIONS SHELF MOUNTING Satellites Center WALL MO
10. in the room Power On Mode Switch When this switch is set in the Auto position and the Power Switch is set to On the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and will enter the Standby mode when it SUB140P Northridge CA USA Designed and engineered in USA in PRC Li Cet appareil num rique NMB 003 du Canada This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT POUR PR VENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DECKOC ELECTRIQUE EVITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA has gone without receiving an audio signal for 20 minutes When this switch is set in the On position the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal Subwoofer Level Control Use this control to adjust the subwoofer s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume Line Level In LFE Connector This input bypasses the subwoofer s internal crossover circuitry so use it only with a receiver or processor subwoofer output that has been low pass filtered If your receiver or processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low pass filtered use the subwoofer s Line Level In L R Connectors see below instead Use the supplied mono RCA cable purple connectors to connect t
11. uency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will 50 Hz 200 overlap that of the satellite speakers This adjustment helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the satellites for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations To set the Crossover Control listen for the smoothness of the bass If the bass seems too strong at certain frequencies try a lower Crossover Control setting If the bass seems too weak at certain frequencies try a higher Crossover Control setting SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS VOLUME Use the Subwoofer Level Control to set the subwoofer s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume Once you have balanced the subwoofer s volume with that of the other speakers in your system you shouldn t have to change it SUBWOOFER LEVEL Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume e Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume MIN MAX setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When setting the subwoofer volume listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a middle ground volume level that works for both e f your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet you may want to place it in a different location Placing the subwoofer in a corner will always tend to increase its bass output while placing it away from any
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