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“Smart” powered subwoofer/con-
troller.

JBL speaker cables. 

Remote control with batteries.

Digital coax input cable and ana-
log RCA input cable.

2 satellites and a center 
channel loudspeaker with Remote 
Control Sensor.

•  Complete, self-powered DTS, Dolby* Digital surround 

processor with two satellite speakers, a center channel 
loudspeaker, subwoofer, remote control, and all 
amplification built-in. 
(Just Add TV and source unit!)

•  Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II*, including 

Phantom and     3-Stereo, and Stereo  listening modes.

•  SRS TruSurround HD

™

 2.1 and 3.1 with 

independently selectable SRS TruBass®.

•  Automatic Turn-On and Turn-Off.
• Turn-On can be disabled.
•  Automatic Source Switching for the all inputs.
•  Two digital (one optical and one coaxial) inputs and 

two analog inputs.

•  2-Way video-shielded satellites with titanium-

laminate tweeters and common voicing for all 
three channels, and a 6.5”, long-throw, floor-firing 
subwoofer.

•  Late Night compression for nighttime listening 

without unexpected and objectionably loud passages.

•  All amplification and controls are mounted in the 

subwoofer, eliminating the need for a separate 
control unit.

•  Remote controllable via outboard remote eye 

attached to the center channel so that the 
subwoofer may be hidden away. The remote eye may 
be detached from the center channel and placed 
independently.

•  Adjustable and fixed wall-mount brackets.
•  Full-function remote control.
•  All necessary cables included.
•  Center foot for horizontal placement of the center 

channel.

Two fixed wall brackets for satel-
lites, one for center. Three adjust-
able wall brackets with tightening 
bar. Speaker terminal wrench.

English

For left and right front channels, place one satellite to the 
left and another to the right of the television, as shown in 
Figure 1. 
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can 
place them very close to the TV without worrying about 
the magnetic field distorting the picture.

For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top 
of, or below, your television. Use a shelf or one of the 
included wall brackets if the television does not provide a 
stable platform.

Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat 
more complicated than installing full-range speakers, it 
is essential that you read this section very carefully prior 
to connecting the subwoofer to your system. Should you 
have questions relating to installation, it is advisable to 
call either your dealer or JBL’s Customer Service Depart-
ment for advice.

The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its 
placement in the listening room and how the subwoofer 
is aligned with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume 

 Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and study Figures 1 and 2.

 Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation, 
satellite speakers are used to reproduce sound for the 
front. The center channel reproduces sound and dia-
logue. The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects 
and music. 

Figure 2. This figure shows an alternative layout, 
which may be more suitable for some rooms.

of the subwoofer in relation to the left and right speakers 
is also of critical importance because it’s essential that 
the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system. 
Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will result 
in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level 
too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.

Here are several additional facts on installation that may 
prove useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies 
(below 125Hz) are nondirectional and, therefore, place-
ment of a subwoofer within any listening room is not criti-
cal. While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths 
of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional, 
the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within the 
limited confines of a room, reflections, standing waves 
and absorptions generated within the room will strongly 
influence the performance of any subwoofer system. As a 
result, specific location of the subwoofer becomes impor-
tant, and we strongly recommend that you experiment 
with placement before choosing a final location. Place-
ment will depend upon your room (for example, whether 
or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer 
near either satellite) and the amount and quality of bass 
required. 

 The CS360 satellites and center channel are designed 
to be mounted on the wall. There is a fixed-mount wall 
bracket and an adjustable wall bracket provided for each 
satellite and the center channel. Each speaker bracket will 
require up to four 38 mm (1-1/2") #10 wood screws; each 
screw should be fastened to a wall stud. If a wall stud is 
unavailable, install an anchor appropriate for a 38 mm 
(1-1/2") #10 screw. 

The customer is responsible for the correct selec-

tion and use of mounting hardware (available through 
hardware stores) that will ensure the proper and safe 
wall-mounting of the speakers.

 Mark the positions on the wall where you would 

like to place the mounting screws.

Attach the bracket to the wall using two screws 

(not included).

 Remove the rubber ring on the bottom of the 

satellite and hold the satellite or center channel speak-
er in the right position on the bracket.

 Attach the short Phillips screw into insert on 

bottom of speaker and tighten.

Attach speaker wire as shown on page 7.

The fixed-mount wall bracket for the center 

speaker is the one with the wide support plate. The 
center speaker has to be mounted horizontally when 
using the fixed-mount bracket. See image on page 4. 
In order to attach this bracket, first detach the stand 
and remote sensor that are fixed to the center speaker 
from the factory. Simply loosen and remove the large 
Phillips screw at the bottom of the stand. The remote 
sensor and the stand come off as two separate items, 
and you may now position the remote sensor freely, if 
you decide to use it. The bracket should be attached to 
the wall first, then the cables should be connected to 
the speaker, and finally you can attach the speaker to 
the bracket with the large Phillips screw from beneath.

 Remove cap over threaded insert on rear of 

speaker.

 Mark the positions on the wall where you would 

like to place the mounting screws.

 Place bracket against the wall and fasten four 

38 mm (1-1/2") #10 wood screws through the bracket’s 
screw holes into the wall. If a wall stud is not available, 
use an appropriate anchor.

 Unscrew round collar (C) from bracket (A). 

 Screw the ball and shaft assembly (B) to the 

short Phillips screw insert on the back of the satellite 
or the center channel (do not use the bottom insert on 
either speaker). Back out 1/2 of a turn and tighten the 
nut against the speaker. If the ball and shaft assembly 
is not backed out before tightening the nut, perform-
ing Step 8 below may dislodge the threaded insert 
in the speaker housing and permanently damage the 
speaker.

Attach speaker wire as shown on page 7.

 Drop round collar (C) over ball and shaft assem-

bly (B) that is mounted to the speaker with the finished 
side of the collar facing the rear of the speaker.

Carefully push the ball straight into the socket 

mounted on the wall, angle the speaker as desired and 
tighten the collar using the enclosed metal bar.

 Figure 3. Bracket on wall

Before mounting the center speaker on an adjustable wall 
bracket, remove the base and remote sensor assembly as 
described under “Fixed-Mount Wall Bracket” above.

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 Figure 4. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for 
one channel of a home theater system.

 Figure 5. The satellites and center channel speaker feature 
terminals that can be connected in several different ways 
– e.g., spade terminals and direct wiring (as shown here).

After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your 
system. First, turn off all audio-system power. 
Use the speaker wire included (or similar) to make your 
connections. The side of the wire with a ridge or other 
coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). 

Observe polarities when making speaker connections, 
as shown in Figure 4. Connect each + terminal on the 
back of the subwoofer to the respective + (red) termi-
nal on each speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in 
the same way.

Observe polarities when making speaker connections, 
as shown in Figure 5. Connect the center channel + 
terminal on the back of the subwoofer to the + (red) 
terminal on the center speaker. Connect the – (black) 
terminals in the same way.

Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to –, or – to +) when 
making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging 
and diminished bass response. Be certain that positive 
and negative wire strands are completely isolated to avoid 
short circuits that may damage your equipment.

 A small socket wrench is provided to help in prop-

erly tightening the terminals. Hand-tighten only and do 
not overtighten.

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