JBL CREATURE II (serv.man8) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
Document Number: 950-0045-001
Description: MANUAL, CREATURE, ENGLISH
Revision: A
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Harman Multimedia Confidential
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
SOLUTION
NOTE
No power to unit.
Make sure wall power
outlet or power strip has
power. Make sure all
switches for outlet/power
strip are on and that all
switches for speaker
system are on.
outlet or power strip has
power. Make sure all
switches for outlet/power
strip are on and that all
switches for speaker
system are on.
Check green power LED
on
the sub. Are the LED’s on?
If
If
the sub’s led is not on,
power is not getting to your
speaker system. Try the
solutions shown.
speaker system. Try the
solutions shown.
No sound from Speakers
Is the control/right satellite of
your Creature plugged in
correctly?
your Creature plugged in
correctly?
Ensure that the control
speaker connector is
pushed in properly.
Remove the control /right
speaker connector is
pushed in properly.
Remove the control /right
speaker connector from
the subwoofer, then re-
connect this cable
ensuring that the
connector is pushed in
properly.
the subwoofer, then re-
connect this cable
ensuring that the
connector is pushed in
properly.
There is an LED located in
the bottom of each of the
two satellite speakers.
These should both be lit. If
they are, your speakers are
both plugged in correctly.
the bottom of each of the
two satellite speakers.
These should both be lit. If
they are, your speakers are
both plugged in correctly.
Noise may be caused by
interference from the
monitor.
interference from the
monitor.
Turn monitor off to see if
noise is eliminated. Move
speaker cables farther
away from monitor.
noise is eliminated. Move
speaker cables farther
away from monitor.
Speaker is being overdriven
by an amplified audio
source.
by an amplified audio
source.
Ensure that speaker is
connected to the
appropriate receptacle.
Check color-coding on
connectors when making
connections. Make sure
that all signal cables are
inserted snugly into
receptacles.
connected to the
appropriate receptacle.
Check color-coding on
connectors when making
connections. Make sure
that all signal cables are
inserted snugly into
receptacles.
Volume level on sound card
may be too high.
may be too high.
Check volume of sound
card via Windows Volume
Control.
card via Windows Volume
Control.
Sound card or audio source
material may be cause of
problem.
material may be cause of
problem.
Check speakers with
another audio source.
another audio source.
Disconnect speaker input
cable (green connector)
from sound card and plug
into CD ROM headphone
jack. If static is eliminated,
troubleshoot the soundcard.
cable (green connector)
from sound card and plug
into CD ROM headphone
jack. If static is eliminated,
troubleshoot the soundcard.
Distortion (static, crackling
or hissing sounds)
or hissing sounds)
Check the speaker control
settings.
settings.
Set each of the two knobs
(treble, bass level) on front
of the subwoofer back the
their center /nominal
positions.
(treble, bass level) on front
of the subwoofer back the
their center /nominal
positions.
Too much bass or treble.
Bass/Treble level is set too
high
high
Turn Bass/Treble down or
return their settings to the
center position.
return their settings to the
center position.
Subwoofer emits a loud
hum or buzzing noise.
hum or buzzing noise.
Input cables not plugged in
properly
properly
Check input cable
connection
connection
Wrap up excess input
cable in order to make as
short as possible
cable in order to make as
short as possible
Speaker system
experiences radio
frequency interference or
picks up a radio station
experiences radio
frequency interference or
picks up a radio station
Input cable may be picking
up interference
up interference
Purchase a ferrite clamp
and attach over input
cable. A clamp can be
purchased at your local
electronics store
and attach over input
cable. A clamp can be
purchased at your local
electronics store
Document Number: 950-0045-001
Description: MANUAL, CREATURE, ENGLISH
Revision: A
Page
6
of
6
Harman Multimedia Confidential
SPECIFICATIONS
Regulatory
FCC Statement and Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a)
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b)
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c)
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d)
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
UNDER FCC RULES.
Manufacturer Harman
International
Model Creature
Drivers (satellite)
Drivers (satellite)
Odyssey Plus
Drivers (subwoofer)
One 4. 5 inch Magnum woofer
Power (satellite)
9 watts per satellite at 10% THD
Power (subwoofer)
27 watts at 10% THD
Crossover Frequency (subwoofer)
180 Hz
Dimensions
Width:
Width:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 9.0
inches
Depth:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 9.0
inches
Height:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 10
inches
Input Impedance
5-10kOhm
Signal-to-Noise ratio
>70dB
Frequency Response
35 – 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity
300-400 mV rms for rated power output
USA/Canada Power
120 volts, 60Hz AC
Maximum Power Consumption
120 watts
UL/CUL/CE Approved
Document Number: 950-0045-001
Description: MANUAL, CREATURE, ENGLISH
Revision: A
Page
6
of
6
Harman Multimedia Confidential
SPECIFICATIONS
Regulatory
FCC Statement and Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a)
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b)
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c)
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d)
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
UNDER FCC RULES.
Manufacturer Harman
International
Model Creature
Drivers (satellite)
Drivers (satellite)
Odyssey Plus
Drivers (subwoofer)
One 4. 5 inch Magnum woofer
Power (satellite)
9 watts per satellite at 10% THD
Power (subwoofer)
27 watts at 10% THD
Crossover Frequency (subwoofer)
180 Hz
Dimensions
Width:
Width:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 9.0
inches
Depth:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 9.0
inches
Height:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 10
inches
Input Impedance
5-10kOhm
Signal-to-Noise ratio
>70dB
Frequency Response
35 – 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity
300-400 mV rms for rated power output
USA/Canada Power
120 volts, 60Hz AC
Maximum Power Consumption
120 watts
UL/CUL/CE Approved
Document Number: 950-0045-001
Description: MANUAL, CREATURE, ENGLISH
Revision: A
Page
6
of
6
Harman Multimedia Confidential
SPECIFICATIONS
Regulatory
FCC Statement and Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a)
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b)
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c)
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d)
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
UNDER FCC RULES.
Manufacturer Harman
International
Model Creature
Drivers (satellite)
Drivers (satellite)
Odyssey Plus
Drivers (subwoofer)
One 4. 5 inch Magnum woofer
Power (satellite)
9 watts per satellite at 10% THD
Power (subwoofer)
27 watts at 10% THD
Crossover Frequency (subwoofer)
180 Hz
Dimensions
Width:
Width:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 9.0
inches
Depth:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 9.0
inches
Height:
Satellite 3.0
inches
Subwoofer 10
inches
Input Impedance
5-10kOhm
Signal-to-Noise ratio
>70dB
Frequency Response
35 – 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity
300-400 mV rms for rated power output
USA/Canada Power
120 volts, 60Hz AC
Maximum Power Consumption
120 watts
UL/CUL/CE Approved
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