JBL P-550C Car Component System
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1. We recommend using low volume levels when driving J BL accepts no liability for hearing loss bodily injury or property damage as a result of use or misuse of this product REAR DECK PRECAUTION In some cars fuel tanks may be located directly beneath the rear deck Before installation make sure there is adequate speaker basket clearance before considering this location ABOUT THE CONTENTS The Power Series Component System includes e 5 1 4 or 6 1 2 or 165mm woofer e Grille and mounting adapter s e 1 tweeter with surface flush M ount patent no 5 859 917 kits e Crossover network with mounting Screws NOTE The supplied crossover net work is designed to work with the above listed transducers Do not sub stitute another crossover network or use other speakers when connecting the system see Figure 7A INSTALLATION TIPS e Always wear protective eyewear when using any tools Turn off all audio components and other electrical devices before you start Disconnect the negative lead from your vehicle s battery Keep speakers in their package until final installation When moving a speaker always rest it with the cone or dome facing up Never use force to install any speaker Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting surface before drilling any holes or installing any screws Remember that the screws can extend behind the surface e At the installation sites locate and make a note of all f2. No P550C P 650COM 2 03 wv Chateau du Loir France 2 03 me H A Harman International Company
3. Pool poste component systems ow ner s manual THANK YOU for purchasing a J BL Power Series automotive loudspeaker component system We ve organized this manual to make your installation as simple and trouble free as possible Please read it thoroughly before proceeding Remember to keep your sales receipt and this manual ina Safe place so both are available for future reference THE OFFICIAL BRAND OF LIV sic P tha mt 5B sessen oaa i eg Designed and F Engineered oof eee in the U S A INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation of automotive stereo com ponents can require extensive experi ence with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures Although these instructions explain how to install Power Series Component Systems in a general sense they do not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle If you do not feel you have the experience do not attempt the installation yourself but instead ask your authorized J BL car audio dealer about professional installation options LOUD MUSIC AND HEARING Playing loud music in an automobile can hinder your ability to hear traffic as well as permanently damage your hearing The maximum volume levels achievable with J BL speakers com bined with high power amplification may exceed safe levels for extended listening
4. ke any changes If a reduced tweeter output level is desired carefully remove the small plastic jumper from the pins marked 0dB and place it across the two pins marked 3dB refer to drawings below SPECIFICATIONS P550c P650c Type 5 1 4 two way component system 6 1 2 two way component system Speaker Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms Power Handling 70W RMS 210W Peak 90W RMS 270W Peak Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 89dB 90dB Frequency Response 55Hz 23kHz 45Hz 23kHz Mounting Depth 2 3 16 56mm 2 1 4 58mm Cut Out Diameter 4 11 16 120mm 5 1 16 129mm GENERAL CARE The loudspeaker grilles may be cleaned with a damp cloth Do not use any cleaners or solvents on the grilles or the speaker cones A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage Features Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir France J BL Consumer Products declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner s manual are in compliance 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA S R oe 1 800 336 4J BL 4525 FAX 1 516 682 3523 www jbl com EN 50081 1 1992 EN 50082 1 1997 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated J BL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Emmanuel Millot Harman Consumer International Part
5. sing Screws or a wire tie mount the crossover using the holes provided Observing proper polarity connect the speakers and amplifier as shown in Figures 8A and 8B Replace the cover when you are finished making the connections and adjustments see following section Figure 5 Mounting the tweeter using 4 the I M ount flush mounting kit 1 push Figure 8A Wiring connections on the crosssover network shown with cover on Figure 6 Aiming the tweeter at a desired listening position 3 Rotate to aim angled tweeter toward listener 1 Slide screw up or down to adjust tweeter angle AORAR ee V O y C7 al 2 Tighten nut and DEE washer to lock angle settings TO AMPLIFIER amp SPEAKER OUTPUTS To TWEETER ToWOOFER Bik Figure 8B Locating wiring connections on the P552 woofer Other woofers are wired similarly the large hand nut Figure 7 Mounting the tweeter using the I M ount surface mounting kit 20SSd YIMOd Oo o 4 Pa R EE OdB Eaa Cp Ne a g Sw J In Int W W T T oct The Power Series component crossover features a tweeter level adjustment The tweeter level may be set to OdB flat response or it may be attenuated by approxi mately 3dB to suit the listener s preference The factory default position is 0dB if this is the desired setting it is not necessary to ma
6. uel lines hydraulic brake lines vacuum lines and electrical wiring Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling in and around these areas Before drilling or cutting holes use a utility knife to remove unwanted fabric or vinyl to keep material from snagging ina drill bitor saw For door installations check the clearance with the windows throughout the range of the win dow s travel and verify that a mounted speaker will not interfere with the window crank or power window mechanism e f mounting speakers elsewhere check for clearance around rear deck torsion bars glove box or other structural elements Do not mount speakers where they will get wet e f possible select a mounting site for the crossover network that is near the speakers and provides easy access for connections INSTALLATION Figure 1 Mounting the P550c woofer with the grille Figure 2 Mounting the P650c woofer with the grille Figure 3 Mounting the P650c ina Standard 6 opening NOTE The P650c uses an adapter to fit a variety of different 6 openings Select an appropriate adapter ring and secure it to the vehicle using the sheet metal screws provided then attach the speaker to the ring with the machine screws Figure 4 Mounting the P650c ina 165mm speaker location INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS Open the crossover housing by firmly squeezing the sides of the top half and lifting it away from the bottom U
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