JBL CSC55 (serv.man12) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
CST55, CSC55, CSS10
JBL CINEMA SOUND
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CST55
CSC55
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English
2
READ FIRST!
Important Safety Precautions!
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, con-
sult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, con-
sult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product
manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
16. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power sup-
ply to your home, consult your prod-
uct dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from
battery power or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
17. If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antennadischarge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding elec-
trode. See Figure A.
lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product
manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
16. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power sup-
ply to your home, consult your prod-
uct dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from
battery power or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
17. If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antennadischarge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding elec-
trode. See Figure A.
18. An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits,
as contact with them might be fatal.
19. Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles, as this
can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
20. Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings, as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts, which could
result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
21. 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.
22. Do not attempt to service this
product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
23. When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service tech-
nician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or that
have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitu-
tions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
24. Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.
25. The product should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits,
as contact with them might be fatal.
19. Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles, as this
can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
20. Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings, as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts, which could
result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
21. 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.
22. Do not attempt to service this
product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
23. When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service tech-
nician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or that
have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitu-
tions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
24. Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.
25. The product should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
0–2 ft
0–0.6m
The front speakers should be
placed the same distance
from each other as they are
from the listening position.
They should be placed at
about the same height from
the floor as the listeners’ ears
will be, or they may be angled
toward the listeners.
placed the same distance
from each other as they are
from the listening position.
They should be placed at
about the same height from
the floor as the listeners’ ears
will be, or they may be angled
toward the listeners.
The center channel speaker
should be placed slightly
behind the front left and right
speakers, and no more than
2 feet (0.6m) above or below
the tweeters of the left and
right speakers. It is often con-
venient to set the center
speaker on top of the
television set, as shown in the
drawing.
should be placed slightly
behind the front left and right
speakers, and no more than
2 feet (0.6m) above or below
the tweeters of the left and
right speakers. It is often con-
venient to set the center
speaker on top of the
television set, as shown in the
drawing.
The JBL Cinema Sound
speaker system may be used
in 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel
applications. In 5.1-channel
applications, two of the
surround speakers should be
placed slightly behind the
speaker system may be used
in 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel
applications. In 5.1-channel
applications, two of the
surround speakers should be
placed slightly behind the
listening position and, ideally,
should face each other and be
at a level higher than the
listeners’ ears. If that is not
possible, they may be placed
against a wall behind the
listening position, facing
forward. In 6.1-channel appli-
cations, two of the surround
speakers should be placed in
the side positions, and a
single surround back speaker
should be placed against the
wall behind the listening posi-
tion. In 7.1-channel
applications, place two of the
surround speakers in the side
positions, and place the two
surround back speakers
against the rear wall.
should face each other and be
at a level higher than the
listeners’ ears. If that is not
possible, they may be placed
against a wall behind the
listening position, facing
forward. In 6.1-channel appli-
cations, two of the surround
speakers should be placed in
the side positions, and a
single surround back speaker
should be placed against the
wall behind the listening posi-
tion. In 7.1-channel
applications, place two of the
surround speakers in the side
positions, and place the two
surround back speakers
against the rear wall.
In Dolby
®
Digital and DTS
®
systems, it is best to aim all of
the speakers (except the sub-
woofer) toward the listening
position at or slightly above
about ear-level height. In sys-
tems where only analog
the speakers (except the sub-
woofer) toward the listening
position at or slightly above
about ear-level height. In sys-
tems where only analog
surround processing (such as
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic
®
II) is
available, it may be preferable
to aim the speakers straight
out from the wall to obtain a
more diffuse sound.
to aim the speakers straight
out from the wall to obtain a
more diffuse sound.
The low-frequency material
reproduced by the subwoofer
is mostly omnidirectional, and
this speaker may be placed in
a convenient location in the
room. However, bass
reproduction will be
maximized when the
subwoofer is placed in a cor-
ner along the same wall as the
front speakers. Experiment
with subwoofer placement by
temporarily placing the
subwoofer in the listening
position and moving around
the room until the bass
reproduction is best. Place the
subwoofer in that location.
reproduced by the subwoofer
is mostly omnidirectional, and
this speaker may be placed in
a convenient location in the
room. However, bass
reproduction will be
maximized when the
subwoofer is placed in a cor-
ner along the same wall as the
front speakers. Experiment
with subwoofer placement by
temporarily placing the
subwoofer in the listening
position and moving around
the room until the bass
reproduction is best. Place the
subwoofer in that location.
CENTER CHANNEL
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
† Single surround back speaker
may be used with 6.1 receivers
and processors.
and processors.
Alternate placement for surround speakers when only 5.1 channels are used; required placement for surround back
speakers in 7.1-channel systems.
speakers in 7.1-channel systems.
English
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CONNECTION TIPS
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Separate and strip the
ends of the speaker wire
as shown.
ends of the speaker wire
as shown.
Speakers and electronics
terminals have corresponding
(+) and (–) terminals. Most
manufacturers of speakers
and electronics, including
JBL, use red to denote the (+)
terminal and black to denote
the (–) terminal.
terminals have corresponding
(+) and (–) terminals. Most
manufacturers of speakers
and electronics, including
JBL, use red to denote the (+)
terminal and black to denote
the (–) terminal.
The (+) lead of the speaker
wire is noted with a stripe.
It is important to connect both
speakers identically:
(+) on the speaker to (+) on
the amplifier and (–) on the
speaker to (–) on the amplifier.
Wiring “out of phase” results
in thin sound, weak bass and
a poor stereo image.
wire is noted with a stripe.
It is important to connect both
speakers identically:
(+) on the speaker to (+) on
the amplifier and (–) on the
speaker to (–) on the amplifier.
Wiring “out of phase” results
in thin sound, weak bass and
a poor stereo image.
With the advent of multichan-
nel surround sound systems,
connecting all of the speakers
in your system with the
correct polarity remains
equally important in order to
preserve the proper ambience
and directionality of the
program material.
nel surround sound systems,
connecting all of the speakers
in your system with the
correct polarity remains
equally important in order to
preserve the proper ambience
and directionality of the
program material.
CST55
To provide a neater installa-
tion, the CST55 allows you to
insert the speaker wires
through holes in the base.
tion, the CST55 allows you to
insert the speaker wires
through holes in the base.
Simply separate and strip
the wires as described above,
loosen the terminals and
insert each wire into its
corresponding hole in the
base. Then tighten down the
terminals.
the wires as described above,
loosen the terminals and
insert each wire into its
corresponding hole in the
base. Then tighten down the
terminals.
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