JBL SP8CII loudspeaker
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1. IN CEILING MODELS SPECII SPGCSII SPS8CII Ed Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining the most realistic soundstage possible These recommendations are for the optimum placement of the loud speakers Use these placement recommendations as a guide Slight variations will not dimin ish your listening pleasure The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position They should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listener s ears will be with the tweeters aimed toward the listener at ear level height In a home theater configuration the two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position and ideally should face each other and be at a level higher than the lis tener s ears If that is not possi ble they may be placed ina wall or in the ceiling behind the listening position facing for ward The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves They should provide a diffuse ambient sound accompanying the main program material heard in the front speakers In Dolby Digital and DTS systems aim the tweeters toward the listening position at ear level height MODEL SPECSII Model SP6CSII has the capabil ity of playing two channels through one loudspeaker thanks to its dual tweeter dual voice coil construction Since the tweeters are close to2. Gently tug on the wire to make sure that it is fully inserted Phillips 2 screwdriver l 7 Utilitv knife EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SPSH SPEII SPS Template Remove the grille from the speaker frame bv pulling on the paper tab If the tab is missing to avoid scratching the grille or baffle vou mav 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 tem plate when cutting the drvwall 21 2 21 2 21 2 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 Screw down each of the four Phillips head screws The locking tabs will swivel into place and secure the unit to the rear surface of the drywall Connect the speaker wires to the speaker The SoundPoint speakers fea ture 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 direc
3. Greater than 30 ft The wires for both speakers should be the same length If one speaker is placed closer to the amplifier than the other hide the excess wire behind the wall Speakers and elec tronics terminals have corre sponding and terminals Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics including JBL use red to denote the termi nal and black for the termi nal It is important to connect both speakers identically on the speaker to on the ampli fier 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 multi channel surround sound systems connecting all of the speakers in your system with RECOMMENDED SIZE 16 gauge 12 gauge 10 gauge INSTALLATION The SoundPoint Series in wall speakers were designed to be easily installed However if you are unsure of your ability to prop erly install these loudspeakers please contact your dealer or a qualified installer TOOLS NEEDED Pencil N k NN Measuring tape da Carpenter s level the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material To use the push type speaker terminals press the red or black cap for the desired terminal insert the bare end of the speaker wire into the hole below the cap and release the cap
4. OOTING IF THERE IS NO SOUND FROM ANY OF THE SPEAKERS e Check that receiver amplifier ison anda source is playing e Check all wires and connec tions between receiver ampli fier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut punctured or touching each other e Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier IF THERE IS NO SOUND COMING FROM ONE SPEAKER e Check the Balance control on your receiver amplifier e Check all wires and connec tions between receiver ampli fier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are fraved cut punctured or touching each other IF THERE IS LOW OR NO BASS OUTPUT e Make sure the connections to the left and right Speaker Inputs have the correct polar ity and e Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is correctly config ured When using a subwoofer make sure the subwoofer output of the receiver proces sor has been enabled If no subwoofer is being used make sure the left and right front and rear speakers have been configured as LARGE See your receiver processor s Note Gently remove the acoustical foam blanket from the grille before painting Reattach the blanket after the paint has dried owner s manual for futher information on correct speaker configura
5. SOUNDPOINT SERIES SPSII SPEII SPECII SP6CSIl SP8II SPSCII OWNER S GUIDE THANK VOU For more than 60 vears JBL has been involved in everv aspect of music and film recording and reproduction from live performances to monitoring the recordings vou plav in vour home car or office INCLUDED SPSH SPEII SPS FOR CHOOSING JBL We re confident that the JBL loudspeakers you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home car or office you will once again choose JBL One pair of speakers with grilles SP6CII SPGCSII SP8CII One pair of speakers with grilles SP6CII and SPSCII Model SP6CSII includes only one loudspeaker since it is capable of reproducing two channels of audio SPEAKER PLACEMENT FRONT SPEAKERS Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www jbl com It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements and helps us to better under stand our customers and build products that meet their needs and expectations JBL Incorporated Template paint shield Remove paint shield inner rectangle at perforation Template paint shield Remove paint shield inner circle at perforation MODELS SPSIH SPGII SP8II AS REAR SPEAKERS I
6. cy Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency 3 000H2 2800Hz 2600Hz 2600Hz 2400Hz 2400Hz Woofer Woofer Woofer Woofer Woofer Woofer 5 1 4 titanium laminate 6 1 2 titanium laminate 6 1 2 titanium laminate 6 1 2 titanium laminate 8 titanium laminate 8 titanium laminate cone w rubber surround cone w rubber surround cone w rubber surround cone w rubber surround cone w rubber surround cone w rubber surround Tweeter Tweeter Tweeter Tweeters Tweeter Tweeter 1 titanium laminate 1 titanium laminate T Dual 3 4 f titanium laminate f titanium dome w Elliptical Oblate dome w Elliptical Oblate titanium laminate titanium laminate dome w Elliptical Oblate laminate Spheroidal waveguide Spheroidal waveguide dome domes Spheroidal waveguide dome and swivel mount and swivel mount w swivel mount w swivel mounts and swivel mount w swivel mount Plate Size Wx H Plate Size W x H Plate Size Diameter Plate Size Diameter Plate Size W x H Plate Size Diameter TAZ x10 191mm x 254mm 8 1 2 x11 216mmx279mm 9 3 16 233mm 9 3 16 233mm 10 1 8 x 13 1 8 257mm x 333mm 10 7 8 275mm Mounting Cutout Size WxH Mounting Cutout Size WxH Mounting Cutout Size Dia Mounting Cutout Size Dia Mounting Cutout Size WxH Mounting Cutout Size Dia 6 1 8 x 8 11 16 156mm x 221mm 7 1 8 x 911 16 181mm x 246mm 7 7 6 200mm 7 7 8 200mm 8 1 8 x 11 13 16 225mm x 300mm 9 1 2 240mm Mountin
7. g Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth 33 4 5mm 3 7 8 98mm 4 1 4 108mm 4 1 4 108mm 102mm 4 1 4 108mm Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker 4b 1 8kg 5b 23kg 45 Ib 20kg 4b 1 8kg 78b 35kg 56 Ib 25kg All features and specifications are subject to change without notice t The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks We do not recom mend sustained operation at these maximum power levels Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer Group International 2 route de Tours 72500 Chateau 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 d EN 61000 6 1 2001 Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group International Ch teau du Loir France 7 06 OWNER S GUIDE YBL PRO SOUND PRODUCT LINE e SOUNDPOINT SERIES JBL Incorporated MODELS COMES HOME 250 Crosswavs Park Drive Woodburv NV 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 SPSH SPGII SPGCII SPGCSII SPSII SPS8CII f 516 255 4JB1 4525 www jbl com DESIGN GOAL Combine the superior performance of traditional JBL loudspeakers wit
8. gether in general they should be aimed away from each other for best coverage For two channel stereo appli cations e g as a single speaker in a remote room of a distrib uted audio system install the SPECSII speaker centrally in the ceiling for best stereo imaging swiveling the tweeters so that one points toward the left and the other toward the right of the listening position aimed at ear level height The SP6CSII may also be used to play the left and right sur round channels in a 5 1 channel home theater system in which case it should be mounted in the ceiling slightly behind the listening position centered from left to right and with the tweeters pointing toward the left and right of the listening position aimed at ear level height For 7 1 channel systems where itis desired to use two SP6CSII speakers one to play both the left surround and surround back channels and the other to play both the right surround and surround back channels mount each SP6CSII speaker in the ceiling slightly behind the lis tening position one closer to the left side of the room and the other closer to the right side Aim the tweeters away from each other toward the front and rear of the room SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CONNECTION TIPS Front or Rear Speaker Outputs t For model SP6CSII the terminals for both the left and right channels will be on the same loudspeaker WIRE LENGTH Up to 20 ft Up to 30 ft
9. h the convenience of in wall installation NOTE For new construction applications be sure to purchase the correct rough in frame kit 2006 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved TWEETER TYPE Titanium laminate dome with swivel mount H 7 n JBL Harman International and SoundPoint are registered trademarks of WOOFER TYPE Titanium laminate cone with rubber surround Harman International Industries Incorporated CROSSOVER NETWORK Straight Line Signal Path SSP ao PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE Studio Monitor H A Harman International Company
10. iveled independently Optimum imaging will be obtained by aiming the tweeters to the left and right of the listening position at ear level height if your application permits 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 Screw down each of the four Phillips head screws The locking tabs will swivel into place and secure the unit to the rear surface of the drywall Replace the metal grille NEW CONSTRUCTION Vou will need to purchase the correct rough in frame kit for vour model SPEAKER MODEL SPSII SPGII SPGCII SP6CSII SP8II SPSCII Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough in kit ROUGH IN FRAME KIT RIF5 RIF6 RIF6C RIF6CS RIF8 RIF8C PAINTING THE SPEAKER FRAME AND GRILLE SoundPoint Series loud speakers can be painted to match any d cor If you wish to change their color the satin finish on the grille and frame will function as a primer coat Before painting install the paint shield inner section of template in the assembly kit securely into the recess in the baffle This will protect the speaker components and baf fle from paint residue Use a high quality spray paint and apply a thin coat of color Be certain the grille perfora tions remain free of paint Filling them with paint will diminish the sound quality TROUBLESH
11. tion do not attempt to force it to move further You may also rotate the tweeter to orient the JBL logo as desired Place the frame assembly in the wall U Replace the metal grille EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SPECII SPGCSII SPSCII i 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 Connect the speaker wires to the speaker Model SP6CSII requires two sets of speaker wires one for each channel The SoundPoint speakers fea ture 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 6 Determine the correct speaker location Note Remove the inner template which is the paint shield at the perforation Use the outer tem plate when cutting the drywall Place the frame assembly in the wall the tweeter to orient the JBL logo as desired The dual tweeters of the SP6CSII speaker may be sw
12. tion in Dolby Digital DTS and other surround sound modes IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS AT LOW VOLUMES BUT SHUTS OFF AS VOLUME IS INCREASED e Check all wires and connec tions between receiver ampli fier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut punctured or touching each other e If more than one pair of main speakers is being used check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver amplifier SPECIFICATIONS SPSII SPGII SPGCII SPGCSII SPSII SPSCII Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response 45Hz 20kHz l 10dB 38Hz 20kHz l 10dB 40H2 20kHz 104B 40Hz 20kHz l 10dB 30Hz 20kHz l 10dB 32Hz 20kHz l 10dB Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power t Amplifier Power t Amplifier Power t Amplifier Power t Amplifier Power t Amplifier Power t 60 watts 80 watts 80 watts 100 watts total SOWPC 100 watts 100 watts Impedance Impedance Impedance Impedance Impedance Impedance 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal per input 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity 8748 2 83V 1m 86dB 2 83V 1m 880B 283V 1m 88d8 283V 1m both channels driven 89dB 2 83V 1m 894B 2 83V Im Crossover Frequen
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