JBL ATX100S Home Theater System User Manual
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1. ry Connection Tips Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire as shown Speakers and amplifiers receivers have corresponding and terminals The lead of the speaker wire is noted with a stripe It is impor tant to connect all the speakers identically on the speaker to on the amplifier and on the speaker to on the ampli fier Wiring out of phase results in thin sound weak bass and a poor stereo image Use Speaker level connection only if your surround receiver does not have line level sub woofer or LFE outputs If a line level connection is available go to the next page For speaker level connection connect loudspeaker cable from the front left and right loudspeaker outputs of your ATX100S SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER CAUTION voume crossover Receiver Left Front Center lt e Left Surround amplifier receiver to the corre sponding left and right IN termi nals on the subwoofer Then connect loudspeaker cable from left and right loud speaker OUT on the subwoofer to the corresponding input ter minals on the front left and right loudspeakers Right Surround Connect the2. modes make sure that the receiver processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled If there is no sound from the center all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speaker Make sure all wires are con nected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured e If your receiver processor is set in Dolby Pro Logic mode make sure the center speaker is not in phantom mode e If your receiver processor is set in Dolby Digital or DTS mode make sure the receiver processor is con figured so that the center speaker is enabled If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased e Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured e If more than one pair of main speak ers is being used check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver amplifier If there is low or no bass output e Make sure the connections to the left and right Speaker Inputs have the correct polarity and e Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet e Make sure the powered subwoofer is plugged in and switched on e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is con figured so that the subwoofer and LFE output are enabled If there is no sound from the surround speakers e Che
3. Dimensions H x W x D 950 x 286 x 315mm 158 x 410 x131mm 350 x 295 x 350mm Weight per piece 20kg 3kg 13kg Recommended Amplifier range is provided as a guideline only Use of underpowered amplifiers may result in damage to the loudspeakers Refinements may be made on occasion to existing products without notice but will always meet or exceed original specifications unless otherwise stated Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc OWNER S GUIDE YB PRO Souno PRODUCT LINE ATX Series COMES HOME JBL Consumer Products OEE 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 Europe 2 Route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France ATX20 30 40 60 10C 100S 230V wwiicom 2002 JBL Incorporated DESIGN GOAL Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the f JBLis a registered trademark of JBL Incorporated home environment by calling on JBL s professional engineering leadership Part No 1111 ATXSERIES 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE Home Loudspeaker Series H A Harman International Company
4. a heavy or boomy sound If such placement is unavoidable it is recommended that you use the tone control on the amplifier or receiver to reduce the bass For good stereo imaging we suggest that you begin with the two loudspeakers about 2 5 metres from your listening position and at a similar distance apart Every room is different and we strongly recommend that you experiment a little from this basic starting position in order to get the most pleasant results Connections To connect the loudspeaker system to your amplifier or re ceiver use two conductor insu lated wire For each channel the red terminal on the loud speaker should be connected to the red or loudspeaker terminal on the amplifier or receiver and the black terminal on the loudspeaker should be connected to black or termi nal on the amplifier We recom mend 1 3 mm wire as minimum but longer wire runs might require thicker wire If in doubt please consult your authorized JBL dealer who can recom mend suitable cables Danger Low Power Loudspeakers can withstand a great deal of power as long as the sound is undistorted You can safely use a power amplifi er with a power rating greater than the loudspeaker system s rated power as long as the sound reproduced is clean and undistorted When the power output of the amplifier is exceeded distortion sets in A large share of these distortion products is directed to the tweet
5. of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dan gerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the prod uct 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 28 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or near heating equipment When positioning the product in its final location make certain that it has adequate ventilation on all sides as well as on the top and bottom SPEAKER PLACEMENT Front Speakers Center Channel Speaker Subwoofer 0 0 61m 2m Surround Speakers a a C 1 52 1 83m 5 6 Placement ATX Series loudspeakers are designed to give very good per formance in a wide variety of placements Best results how ever will be obtained when the speakers are placed on a strong and sturdy stand at a lit tle distance from walls and cor ners Placement in corners will increase the amount of bass which can result in
6. remaining loud speakers directly to the receiv er In the surround processor set up menu the Left Right front speakers must be selected as Large All other loudspeakers must be selected as small LINE LEVEL If your receiver has a pair of stereo subwoofer outputs con nect interconnect cable from the receiver s left and right subwoofer outputs to the corre sponding inputs marked LINE LEVEL IN L and R on the subwoofer If your receiver has a single subwoofer output or a dedi cated LFE output connect interconnect cable from this output to the LFE input on the subwoofer 5 aon Le any Fay ew ae O ATX100S WER AN A Receiver lel ATX100S SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER Q Receiver Left Front Center Right Front l Left Surround Subwoofer out Right Surroun x m L R F Left Front Center Right Front Left Surround LFE Subwoofer out Volume Subwoofer Cro
7. your dealer and or the shipping company that deliv ered it 2 Connections Whenever changing con necting or disconnecting signal or power cables etc always turn off all equipment This prevents transients from entering the equipment and prevents electrical energy from reaching you Keep all connections out of the reach of children Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other compo nents and make certain that you discon nect any powered units from the AC outlet 3 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 4 Retain Instructions The safety and ope rating instructions should be retained for future reference 5 Heed Warnings All warnings on the pro duct and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 6 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 7 Water and Moisture The product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowI kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swim ming pool and the like home car or office We re con fident that the JBL system you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected and that when you think about purchasing addi tional audio equipment for your home car or office you will once again choose JBL JBL Consumer Products Important Safety Precautions 8 Accesso
8. OWNER S GUIDE PRODUCT LINE ATX Series MODEL NUMBER ATX20 30 40 60 10C 100S 230V DESIGN GOAL Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the home environment by calling on JBL s professional engineering leadership PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE Home Loudspeaker Series THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 50 years JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction from live performances to the recordings you play in your READ THIS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided Make certain that the AC outlet is properly grounded Do not use an adapter plug with this product The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance General 1 Unpacking Check the product carefully f it has been damaged in transit report the damage immediately by calling
9. ck all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured D e Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier and its surround sound features e Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a sur round sound mode If it is not check to see if your receiver amplifier has other surround modes you may use e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is con figured so that the surround speakers are enabled e Review the operation of your DVD player and the jacket of your DVD to make sure that the DVD features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS mode and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD play er s menu and the DVD disc s menu SPECIFICATIONS Type 2 way 3 way 3 way Frequency Response 75Hz 20kHz 55Hz 20kHz 55Hz 20kHz Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 86dB 88dB 89dB Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms Power Handling Peak Continuous 100 60 Watts RMS 150 100 Watts RMS 200 160 Watts RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 20 60 Watts 20 80 Watts 30 120 Watts RMS per Channel RMS per Channel RMS per Channel Crossover Frequency 4000Hz 800 3500Hz 800 3500Hz Connection Single wired with 5 way Single wired with 5 way Single wired with 5 way binding posts binding posts binding posts High Frequency Driver 10mm Titaniu
10. cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying parti cular attention to cords at plugs con venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord supplied with your unit If a replacement cord is used make certain that it is of a similar gauge We do not recommend using exten sion cords with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on power cords Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by a qualified service technician with cords meeting factory specifications When dis connecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord z osuo 23 Non use Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time 24 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long peri ods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable sys tem This will prevent damage to the prod uct due to lightning and power line surges 25 Overloading Do not overload wall out lets extension cords or integral conven ience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 26 Damage Requiring Service D
11. er creating a dangerous situation for the smallest driver in the system The smaller the amplifier or receiver you use the bigger the danger of overdriving the amplifier and the greater the potential danger to the high frequency unit The best advice is always to use an amplifier or receiver that will make your speakers play loud clean and undistorted General Care and Service Occasional dusting with a clean soft cloth will maintain the original beauty of the finish of your JBL speakers Furniture waxes polishes or cleaners are not recommended The grille may be gently vacuumed and stains can be removed with an aerosol dry cleaner Never use any solvent to clean any part of the system Should your loud speaker system ever need ser vice it should be returned to the JBL dealer where it was bought If this is impractical contact your local JBL distributor SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT amp OPERATION Subwoofer o o Start with the subwoofer as close to one of the front corners as possible to take advantage of solid angle gains If you get too much bass adjust the VOLUME towards MIN The result will be lower distor tion and higher reliability If the excessive bass is at one or more discrete frequencies then it might be necessary to consider dealing with room modes Here are your options e Modify the acoustical cou pling of the subwoofer to the room boundaries i e move the subwoofe
12. m Laminate 10mm Titanium Laminate 10mm Titanium Laminate Dome tweeter Dome tweeter Dome tweeter Midrange Frequency Driver 100mm Laminated 100mm Laminated Paper Cone Paper Cone Low Frequency Driver 165mm Laminated 165mm Laminated Two 165mm Laminated Paper Cone Paper Cone Paper Cones Finish Black Ash or Beech Vinyl Laminate with Dark Grey Grille Dimensions H x W x D 350 x 202 x 237mm 865 x 202 x 286mm 865 x 202 x 286mm Weight per piece 5kg 13 5kg 14 5kg ATX 60 10C Center 100S Subwoofer Type 3 way 2 way Active Subwoofer Frequency Response 50Hz 20kHz 80Hz 20kHz 45Hz 150Hz Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 89dB 86dB Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms Power Handling Peak Continuous 200 160 Watts RMS 100 60 Watts RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 40 120 Watts 20 60 Watts 100 Watts RMS per Channel RMS per Channel RMS 1 THD Crossover Frequency 800 3500Hz 3500Hz Connection Single wired with 5 way Single wired with 5 way 5 way binding posts binding posts binding posts Stereo in RCA Phono LFE in RCA Phono High Frequency Driver 10mm Titanium Laminate 10mm Titanium Laminate Dome tweeter Dome tweeter Midrange Frequency Driver 100mm Laminated Paper Cone Low Frequency Driver 250mm Laminated Two 100mm Laminated Paper 200mm Laminated Paper Cone Cones Magnetically Shielded Paper Cone Finish Black Ash or Beech Vinyl Laminate with Dark Grey Grille
13. natural An experienced listener will set the volume and crossover of the subwoofer so that its impact on bass response is always there but is never obtrusive Phase Control The proper adjustment of the subwoofer s rear panel phase switch for your system depends on several variables such as room size subwoofer place ment and listener position Listen to a familiar selection with powerful bass at a typical listening level while occasion ally changing the position of the phase switch The position which provides maximum bass output at your listening position is the correct position Auto On Signal Sensing The ATX Subwoofer incor porates automatic signal sensing circuitry which turns the subwoofer on instantly when an audio signal is present When a signal has not been detected for approxi mately 1 5 minutes the sub woofer automatically goes into standby mode e JBL Incorporated Northridge CA TER H A Harman International Company vain O en vmx CROSSOVER O so He iso 180 8 PHASE RA S 9 SO 4 2 OUT S GN A N m Ao a a R Ei Ke ras L 6 6 5 FASI 4 L ja le T L va O i O S N CY gt ee es POWER On O ATX100S O SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER off O FUSE AC TrasaLesoy 230V 2AOV 220 ats BH CE k e ae SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker Level
14. o not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per sonnel under the following conditions a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product or c The product has been exposed to rain or water or d The product does not operate normally when following the operating instruc tions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation or e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged or f The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compli ance with technical standards EN 60065 1998 EN 55013 A14 1999 EN 55020 A14 1999 EN 61000 3 2 A14 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1 1995 EN 50081 1 1992 EN 50082 1 1992 Am Gary Mardell JBL Harman Consumer International France 03 02 27 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects
15. or to pur chase h Damage caused by professional employ ment of home entertainment products e g for catering trade restaurants pub ic address or infinite loop announce ment use etc 17 Specifications All product specifica tions features are subject to change with out notification Passive Products 18 Amplifiers Amplifiers used to drive these units must deliver a sufficient output power A lack of output power may lead to amplifier clipping which causes damage not covered by guarantee Active Powered Products 19 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Make certain that the proper space more than 10cm is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If the amplifier will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet with means provided for hot air to exit and for cool air to be brought in Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects di
16. r e Modify the acoustical cou pling of the listener to the room boundaries i e move the listener e Move both the subwoofer and the listener 6 OPERATION With LFE Connection If you are using the LFE input the subwoofer s CROSSOVER control is NOT active because this function is controlled by your surround processor When using the LFE input set the subwoofer s VOLUME con trol to Max and calibrate the subwoofer level along with the other speakers according to the set up instructions in the owner s manual for your sur round receiver amplifier Other Connections If you are using any other con nection method start with the subwoofer VOLUME control in the 9 o clock position and the CROSSOVER in the 12 o clock position To fine tune the sub woofer s volume and crossover frequency settings listen to familiar material with powerful bass at a typical listening level Bass response should not over power the room but instead contribute to a harmonious blend across the entire musical range Many users have a ten dency to set the subwoofer vol ume and crossover too high believing that a subwoofer is there to produce lots of boom and shake the room to make its presence felt This is not entire ly true A subwoofer is there to enhance bass extending the response of the entire system so that bass can be felt as well as heard However overall balance must be maintained otherwise the music will not sound
17. rectly over them Remember power amplifiers generate heat and the heatsink fins and ventilation slots that form part of the cabi net are specially designed to remove this heat Placing other electronic equipment near these heat dissipation systems may possibly affect the long term reliability of both your amplifier and the objects placed above it Do not place CDs record jackets owner s manuals or other paper on top of or beneath the unit or in between products containing amplifiers in a stack This will ock the air flow causing degraded per formance and a possible fire hazard 20 Power Sources This product should be perated only from the type of power ource indicated on the marking label If ou are not sure of the type of power sup ly to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For prod ucts intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the oper ating instructions 21 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternat ing current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 22 Power Cord Protection Power supply
18. ries To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety haz ards place the unit on a firm and level sur face When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the product s weight Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing seri ous injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instruc tions and should use a mounting accesso ry recommended by the manufacturer 9 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only when and as recommended by the manu facturer 10 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 11 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manu facturer as they may cause hazards 12 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 13 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to thi
19. s product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 14 Feet Spikes When positioning or mov ing this product ensure that is lifted rather than dragged across any floor mounting surface This will avoid any damage to the floor mounting surface Attention Products and or product feet constructed of rubber or plastics may in seldom cases react chemically and discolor treated or non treated wooden surfaces if positioned without protection 15 Warranty The following conditions may result in a void product warranty a the manufacturers serial number is removed or forged b if repairs and or modifications and or other treatments tunings have been car ried out by non authorized personnel or accessories supplements are attached which are not approved by manufactur er importer 16 Warranty The following items are not covered by the product warranty a Damage caused by inappropriate han dling despite clear instructions provided in the owners manual b Damage to mechanical parts such as record playback heads moving rubber and plastic parts and fuses as well as results of normal wear and tear c Damage caused by external action or influence d Damage caused by miss use by user e Damage caused by excessive electrical mains supply voltage or lightning strike f Damage caused by fire water or smoke g Damage known to buyer pri
20. ssover Crossover Frequency The crossover frequency knob determines the highest frequency your subwoofer will reproduce It allows a seamless transition from the subwoofer to the satellite speakers information on fine tuning Volume and Crossover Frequency see page 6 Subwoofer playback level can be adjusted using the rear panel Volume control For detailed Subwoofer Level D Q puts the best result will be obtained with the control at the 150 Hz position Experiment with this adjustment to find the crossover frequency that sounds best in your room For subwoofers used with Surround Sound processors with dedicated subwoofer out TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the speakers e Check that receiver amplifier is on and a source is playing e Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in its Power switch is switched to the ON position e Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured 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 connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured e In Dolby Digital or DTS
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