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Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille
FM Series loudspeakers can be
painted to match any style of
decor. If you wish to change
their color, the satin finish on
the grille and frame will func-
tion as a primer coat. Before
painting install the paint guard
(in the assembly kit) securely
into the recess in the baffle.
painted to match any style of
decor. If you wish to change
their color, the satin finish on
the grille and frame will func-
tion as a primer coat. Before
painting install the paint guard
(in the assembly kit) securely
into the recess in the baffle.
This will protect the speaker
components and baffle from
paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille perfora-
tions remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
components and baffle from
paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille perfora-
tions remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
Note: Gently remove the
acoustical blanket from the
back of the grille before paint-
ing. Reattach the acoustical
blanket after the paint has
dried.
acoustical blanket from the
back of the grille before paint-
ing. Reattach the acoustical
blanket after the paint has
dried.
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If there is no sound from
either of the speakers, check
the following:
either of the speakers, check
the following:
• Receiver/amplifier is on and a
source is playing.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier,
in-wall room volume control and
speakers. Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
source is playing.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier,
in-wall room volume control and
speakers. Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
following:
from one speaker, check the
following:
• Check the “Balance” control on
your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier,
and speakers. Make sure all wires
are connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.
your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier,
and speakers. Make sure all wires
are connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.
If there is low bass output,
check the following:
check the following:
• Make sure the connections to
the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polarity
(+ and –).
the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polarity
(+ and –).
If the system plays at low vol-
umes but shuts off as volume is
increased, check the following:
umes but shuts off as volume is
increased, check the following:
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier
and speakers. Make sure all wires
are connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check the
minimum impedance require-
ments of your receiver/amplifier.
tions between receiver/amplifier
and speakers. Make sure all wires
are connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check the
minimum impedance require-
ments of your receiver/amplifier.
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
SYSTEM
FM52
FM62
FM65C
Frequency Response (–6dB):
50Hz – 20kHz
40Hz – 20kHz
45Hz – 20kHz
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*:
40 watts
50 watts
50 watts
Sensitivity:
88dB
90dB
90dB
Impedance:
8 ohms nominal
8 ohms nominal
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency:
6kHz
5kHz
7kHz
Woofer:
5-1/4"
6-1/2"
6-1/2"
Tweeter:
1" titanium
1" titanium
1" titanium
Outside Dimensions (HxW):
11 x 7-1/2 inches
13 x 7-1/2 inches
8-1/8 inches (dia.)
280 x 190mm
330 x 190mm
206mm (dia.)
SYSTEM
FM82
FM8SUB
Frequency Response (–6dB):
35Hz – 20kHz
32Hz – 300Hz
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*:
60 watts
120 watts
Sensitivity:
88dB
88dB
Impedance:
8 ohms
8 ohms
Crossover Frequency:
5kHz
300Hz
Woofer:
8"
8"
Tweeter:
1" titanium
N/A
Outside Dimensions (HxW):
15-1/8 x 11 inches
11-13/16 x 11-13/16 inches
385 x 280mm
300 x 300mm
Occasional refinements may be
made to existing products with-
out notice, but will always meet
or exceed original specifications
unless otherwise stated.
made to existing products with-
out notice, but will always meet
or exceed original specifications
unless otherwise stated.
*The maximum recommended
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system headroom
to allow for occasional peaks.
We do not recommend sustained
operation at these maximum
power levels.
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system headroom
to allow for occasional peaks.
We do not recommend sustained
operation at these maximum
power levels.
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Declaration of Conformity
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the products described
in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 50 081-1/1992
EN 50 082-1/3.1995
Steen Michaelsen
Birkerød. DENMARK. 7/96
JBL Incorporated
1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)
©
1996 JBL, Incorporated.
JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.
Printed in USA 7/96
Part No. FMOM
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