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Safety Instructions
Please read the following operation precautions before use
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Introduction
The Creature is the latest innovation from JBL, a long time leader in the manufacture of high-end component and computer audio systems.
JBL’s audio heritage combined with continual research has provided the unique technologies included in the Creature.
The Harman Multimedia Odyssey Plus transducer is a unique full range transducer designed specifically for extremely small speaker
enclosures while providing significant mid bass. In addition to the bass, the small, rigid and light inverted aluminum cone provides performance
that will rival any tweeter used in multimedia speakers today. The result is a small and elegant satellite speaker that perfectly integrates with
the subwoofer while providing superior midrange and highs.
The Magnum series subwoofer transducer provides deep bass. This Magnum series of subwoofers are designed specifically to match with the
Harman Multimedia Odyssey Plus transducers. The same approach of providing solid bass from a small enclosure guided the development of
these Magnum transducers.
As described in the Using the speaker system section of the user’s guide, the bottom left and right corners of the control/right speaker feature
- and + buttons. Briefly touching the appropriate button will cause a small step increase or decrease in the system volume. Touching the
appropriate button for more than 0.5 seconds will cause the volume to increase or decrease rapidly while that button is touched.
Treble, Bass level adjust knobs are located on front of the subwoofer unit. A system on/off switch is also provided on the rear of the subwoofer
unit. The system includes two desktop speakers and a subwoofer that can be placed either on the floor or on your desk. Both satellite
speakers and the subwoofer are magnetically shielded to provide the greatest protection against computer monitor image distortion.
JBL’s audio heritage combined with continual research has provided the unique technologies included in the Creature.
The Harman Multimedia Odyssey Plus transducer is a unique full range transducer designed specifically for extremely small speaker
enclosures while providing significant mid bass. In addition to the bass, the small, rigid and light inverted aluminum cone provides performance
that will rival any tweeter used in multimedia speakers today. The result is a small and elegant satellite speaker that perfectly integrates with
the subwoofer while providing superior midrange and highs.
The Magnum series subwoofer transducer provides deep bass. This Magnum series of subwoofers are designed specifically to match with the
Harman Multimedia Odyssey Plus transducers. The same approach of providing solid bass from a small enclosure guided the development of
these Magnum transducers.
As described in the Using the speaker system section of the user’s guide, the bottom left and right corners of the control/right speaker feature
- and + buttons. Briefly touching the appropriate button will cause a small step increase or decrease in the system volume. Touching the
appropriate button for more than 0.5 seconds will cause the volume to increase or decrease rapidly while that button is touched.
Treble, Bass level adjust knobs are located on front of the subwoofer unit. A system on/off switch is also provided on the rear of the subwoofer
unit. The system includes two desktop speakers and a subwoofer that can be placed either on the floor or on your desk. Both satellite
speakers and the subwoofer are magnetically shielded to provide the greatest protection against computer monitor image distortion.
Setup
Carefully unpack your speaker system and identify all components:
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A Control/Right Satellite speaker
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B Auxiliary/Left Satellite speaker
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C Subwoofer
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D Power Supply
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E Audio input cable
Connect the speaker system as shown in the Connecting the speaker system to sound card illustrations. Once the speaker
system is properly connected, turn on the power switch located on the rear of the subwoofer.
system is properly connected, turn on the power switch located on the rear of the subwoofer.
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Read instructions ---All the safety and operating instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting to operate this audio
system.
system.
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Retain instructions for future reference.
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Heed warnings --- All warnings on this audio system and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Follow instructions --- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
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TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT, PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED HARMAN MULTIMEDIA
CORPORATION SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT, PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED HARMAN MULTIMEDIA
CORPORATION SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Do not expose the speakers to liquid or solvent.
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Never remove grille covers in order to service the speaker system. The speaker system does not contain any user serviceable
parts. Refer all servicing to the Harman Multimedia Technical Support Group.
parts. Refer all servicing to the Harman Multimedia Technical Support Group.
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Do not expose the speaker system to temperature or humidity extremes, direct sunlight, excessive dust, or vibrations.
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Place the speaker system on a stable, level surface. Do not drop, apply excessive force to the controls, or put heavy objects on
top of the speaker.
top of the speaker.
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If cleaning is required, use a soft dry cloth. If necessary, use a damp cloth without any solvents.
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In order to protect the speaker system, avoid microphone feedback, continuous output from electronic musical instruments, or
distorted output from any signal source.
distorted output from any signal source.
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Do not place the speakers close to fluorescent light sources, or neon light fixtures.
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Although the speakers are magnetically shielded, keep magnetic storage media (disks and tapes) at least four inches from the
speaker system in order to avoid data loss.
speaker system in order to avoid data loss.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this speaker system to rain or moisture.
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Step 1 Connecting the speaker system to the computer:
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If you have an integrated sound solution or a stereo sound card; connect the green connector from the subwoofer into
the green jack on the computer.
the green jack on the computer.
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If you have a multi-channel sound card; connect the green connector from the subwoofer into the green jack on the
computer.
computer.
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If you have a portable computer; connect the green connector from the subwoofer into the headphone jack on the
computer.
computer.
Step 2 Plug the orange connector from the right/control satellite into the orange jack on the subwoofer.
Step 3 Plug the brown connector from the left satellite into the brown jack on the subwoofer.
Step 4 Plug the AC power supply jack into the subwoofer.
Step 5 Plug the AC plug into the wall outlet.
Step 6 Turn on the speaker set and adjust the volume accordingly.
Step 3 Plug the brown connector from the left satellite into the brown jack on the subwoofer.
Step 4 Plug the AC power supply jack into the subwoofer.
Step 5 Plug the AC plug into the wall outlet.
Step 6 Turn on the speaker set and adjust the volume accordingly.
Placement of speakers
The speakers are magnetically shielded and can be placed close to a computer monitor without distorting the image. For
optimal stereo imaging, separate the speakers from each other by a distance equal to your distance from the speakers.
The subwoofer’s sound is non-directional; therefore, it does not have to be placed in any particular relationship to the satellites.
The subwoofer is magnetically shielded and can be placed on the desktop, if desired. If the subwoofer is placed too close to a
computer monitor it can cause vibration on the monitor screen.
optimal stereo imaging, separate the speakers from each other by a distance equal to your distance from the speakers.
The subwoofer’s sound is non-directional; therefore, it does not have to be placed in any particular relationship to the satellites.
The subwoofer is magnetically shielded and can be placed on the desktop, if desired. If the subwoofer is placed too close to a
computer monitor it can cause vibration on the monitor screen.
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Using the speaker system
On/Off Switch
An on/off switch is located on the rear of the subwoofer.
There is a green LED located on bottom of each of the two satellite speakers. There is also a green LED located on the
bottom-back of the subwoofer. All three LEDs should illuminate when the system is connected correctly and receiving
power. Turn the speaker off if it will not be used for a long period.
There is a green LED located on bottom of each of the two satellite speakers. There is also a green LED located on the
bottom-back of the subwoofer. All three LEDs should illuminate when the system is connected correctly and receiving
power. Turn the speaker off if it will not be used for a long period.
Volume Control
The volume control can be found on the front of the control/right satellite speaker.
Touching the right + button on the front of this speaker will turn up the volume setting in increments of 2.0 dB per step. If
the button is continuously touched, after 0.5 seconds the volume level will constantly increase at a rate of 5 dB per second.
Touching the left - button on the front of the right speaker will turn down the volume setting in increments of 2.0 dB per
step. If the button is continuously touched, after 0.5 seconds the volume level will constantly decrease at a rate of 5 dB per
second until the system is muted.
The JBL CREATURE will retain the volume setting when it is turned off so that when the speaker system is turned back on,
it will restore the last volume setting.
Touching the right + button on the front of this speaker will turn up the volume setting in increments of 2.0 dB per step. If
the button is continuously touched, after 0.5 seconds the volume level will constantly increase at a rate of 5 dB per second.
Touching the left - button on the front of the right speaker will turn down the volume setting in increments of 2.0 dB per
step. If the button is continuously touched, after 0.5 seconds the volume level will constantly decrease at a rate of 5 dB per
second until the system is muted.
The JBL CREATURE will retain the volume setting when it is turned off so that when the speaker system is turned back on,
it will restore the last volume setting.
Muting
Touching the left and right buttons simultaneously on the front of the right speaker will mute the audio. Power will remain
on (both speakers’ LED’s remain illuminated). When muted, touching either the left button or the right button, or both
buttons simultaneously will restore volume to the level prior to the activation of the mute function.
on (both speakers’ LED’s remain illuminated). When muted, touching either the left button or the right button, or both
buttons simultaneously will restore volume to the level prior to the activation of the mute function.
Controls on the Subwoofer
Bass - Turn the knob marked Bass clockwise to increase the subwoofer level or counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer
level.
Treble – Turn the knob marked Treble clockwise to increase the treble level or counterclockwise to decrease the treble level.
level.
Treble – Turn the knob marked Treble clockwise to increase the treble level or counterclockwise to decrease the treble level.
Display
