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NEW CONSTRUCTION
You may either purchase the
optional HTI88 back box kit, or
you may install the speaker
after the wallboard has been
installed by following the in-
structions for existing construc-
tion on page 8.
optional HTI88 back box kit, or
you may install the speaker
after the wallboard has been
installed by following the in-
structions for existing construc-
tion on page 8.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLING THE HTI88 USING
THE HTI88BB BACK BOX KIT
INSTALLING THE HTI88 USING
THE HTI88BB BACK BOX KIT
The HTI88BB enclosure (“back
box”) is optional. If desired, it is
installed during new construc-
tion before the wallboard is
installed.
box”) is optional. If desired, it is
installed during new construc-
tion before the wallboard is
installed.
Included With the HTI88BB:
(4) L-brackets
(8) #10 32 x 1" screws
(8) #10 split washers
(8) #10 flat washers
(8) #8 x 3/4" woofer screws
(2) wood centering bars
(4) #10 32 x 1-1/2" flat-head
screws
(8) #10 32 x 1" screws
(8) #10 split washers
(8) #10 flat washers
(8) #8 x 3/4" woofer screws
(2) wood centering bars
(4) #10 32 x 1-1/2" flat-head
screws
Installation:
1. Install the two centering bars
as shown in Detail B in the
drawings. The centering bars
are for setting the depth of
the enclosure. They also help
locate the left/right position
of the enclosure as they can
be mounted into the studs at
the left and right to hold the
enclosure in the correct loca-
tion before final mounting.
drawings. The centering bars
are for setting the depth of
the enclosure. They also help
locate the left/right position
of the enclosure as they can
be mounted into the studs at
the left and right to hold the
enclosure in the correct loca-
tion before final mounting.
2. Install the four L-brackets to
the four corners of the en-
closure. Each of the eight
screws should have both the
split washer and flat washer
installed; the split washer
goes on first. Leave the
screws a half-turn loose at
first to allow for adjustment
later (see Detail A). Do not
screw the L-brackets to the
wall studs at this time (see
step 6).
closure. Each of the eight
screws should have both the
split washer and flat washer
installed; the split washer
goes on first. Leave the
screws a half-turn loose at
first to allow for adjustment
later (see Detail A). Do not
screw the L-brackets to the
wall studs at this time (see
step 6).
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L-Brackets
L-Brackets
Centering Bar
Centering Bar
See
Detail A
Detail A
See
Detail B
Detail B
See
Detail C
Detail C
Detail A
Detail B
Detail C
3. Fit the enclosure into the
wall. The bottom edge of the
bottom L-brackets will rest
against the baseboard 2 x 4.
At this time, make note of
adjustments necessary to
square the enclosure into
the wall (see Detail C).
bottom L-brackets will rest
against the baseboard 2 x 4.
At this time, make note of
adjustments necessary to
square the enclosure into
the wall (see Detail C).
4. After refitting and tightening
the L-brackets into the enclo-
sure (but not the wall studs
yet), fit the enclosure into the
wall once again.
sure (but not the wall studs
yet), fit the enclosure into the
wall once again.
5. At this time, you may want to
screw through each side of
the wood centering bars to
mount the enclosure to the
studs. This will help hold the
enclosure in position before
the L-brackets are mounted
to the studs.
the wood centering bars to
mount the enclosure to the
studs. This will help hold the
enclosure in position before
the L-brackets are mounted
to the studs.
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PAINTING THE SPEAKER
FRAME AND GRILLE
FRAME AND GRILLE
JBL HTI Series loudspeakers
can be painted to match any
décor. 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 plastic paint
shield securely into the recess
in the baffle. This will protect
the speaker components and
baffle from paint residue.
can be painted to match any
décor. 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 plastic paint
shield 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.
Paint the grille separately from
the baffle before installing it.
and apply a thin coat of color.
Paint the grille separately from
the baffle before installing it.
Be certain the grille per-
forations remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
forations remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
6. Screw the L-brackets into
the studs.
7. Remove the wood centering
bars and replace the flat-
head screws into the holes
left over (the holes left in the
cabinet face underneath the
bars are also counterbored
to accept the flat-head
screws).
head screws into the holes
left over (the holes left in the
cabinet face underneath the
bars are also counterbored
to accept the flat-head
screws).
8. The enclosure is now in-
stalled and ready for the
wallboard to be installed
over it.
wallboard to be installed
over it.
9. Make the connections from
your receiver/amplifier to the
HTI88 back box connections
panel, and to any other
speakers as appropriate for
your system, following the
instructions on pages 4–7.
Connect the eight wires
hanging from the bottom of
the HTI88BB back box to the
correct terminals on the
HTI88 loudspeaker. See
pages 6–7.
HTI88 back box connections
panel, and to any other
speakers as appropriate for
your system, following the
instructions on pages 4–7.
Connect the eight wires
hanging from the bottom of
the HTI88BB back box to the
correct terminals on the
HTI88 loudspeaker. See
pages 6–7.
See
Detail A
Detail A
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from any of
the speakers:
the speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
is on and a source is playing.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker:
from one speaker:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
In multichannel applications,
make sure that your receiver/
processor has been configured
to enable all channels that you
are using.
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
In multichannel applications,
make sure that your receiver/
processor has been configured
to enable all channels that you
are using.
If there is low (or no) bass
output:
output:
• Make sure the connections
to the “Speaker Inputs” have
the correct polarity (+ and –).
If you are using two HTI88 sub-
woofers, try inverting the polar-
ity on one subwoofer as
described on page 4.
to the “Speaker Inputs” have
the correct polarity (+ and –).
If you are using two HTI88 sub-
woofers, try inverting the polar-
ity on one subwoofer as
described on page 4.
• Consider adding a separate
power amplifier to drive the
HTI88 subwoofer.
power amplifier to drive the
HTI88 subwoofer.
• In Dolby* Digital or DTS
®
modes, make sure your
receiver/processor is correctly
configured. When using a
power amplifier with your HTI88
subwoofer, make sure the sub-
woofer output of the receiver/
processor has been enabled.
See your receiver/ processor’s
owner’s manual for further
information on correct speaker
configuration in Dolby Digital,
DTS and other surround sound
modes.
receiver/processor is correctly
configured. When using a
power amplifier with your HTI88
subwoofer, make sure the sub-
woofer output of the receiver/
processor has been enabled.
See your receiver/ processor’s
owner’s manual for further
information on correct speaker
configuration in Dolby Digital,
DTS and other surround sound
modes.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as vol-
ume is increased:
volumes but shuts off as vol-
ume is increased:
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check
the minimum-impedance
requirements of your receiver/
amplifier.
speakers is being used, check
the minimum-impedance
requirements of your receiver/
amplifier.
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ENGLISH
DESIGN GOAL:
Combine the superior performance of traditional
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.
WOOFER TYPE:
Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround
CROSSOVER NETWORK:
Straight-Line Signal Path
™
(SSP
™
)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:
Studio Monitor
OWNER’S GUIDE
PRODUCT LINE:
MODEL:
HTI88
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NOTE:
For new-construction applications, be sure
to purchase the HTI88BB back box kit.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product described in this
owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:
owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 4/05
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
† 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.
* Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
HTI88
Frequency Response
30Hz – 100Hz (–6dB)
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power
†
250 Watts per channel
Impedance
8 Ohms nominal per woofer
Sensitivity
94dB (2.83V/1m), both woofers driven
Crossover Frequency
100Hz, 2nd order
Woofer
Dual 8" polymer-coated aluminum cones w/rubber surrounds
Plate Size (W x H)
290mm x 518mm (11-7/16" x 20-7/16")
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)
254mm x 465mm (10" x 18-5/16")
Mounting Depth
98mm (3-7/8")
Weight per Speaker
7.7kg (17 lb)
SPECIFICATIONS
