JBL RADIAL (serv.man7) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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Listening to music from an iPod:
First locate and place the appropriate corresponding universal iPod adaptor, included with iPod, into JBL Radial iPod docking location,
then connect your iPod.
B) Press the “Power” button on the rear of JBL Radial. A blue LED will indicate that the unit is on.
C) Select and play music through your iPod controls or send commands to your iPod with the JBL Remote. ( Refer to JBL Remote
user’s guide for more information on the remote)
D) Adjust volume using the “+” and “-“ buttons located on the front of JBL Radial.
First locate and place the appropriate corresponding universal iPod adaptor, included with iPod, into JBL Radial iPod docking location,
then connect your iPod.
B) Press the “Power” button on the rear of JBL Radial. A blue LED will indicate that the unit is on.
C) Select and play music through your iPod controls or send commands to your iPod with the JBL Remote. ( Refer to JBL Remote
user’s guide for more information on the remote)
D) Adjust volume using the “+” and “-“ buttons located on the front of JBL Radial.
Listening to music from an auxiliary device:
The JBL Radial includes a 3.5mm minijack cable for connection to any analog music player with a 3.5mm output.
A) Connect the auxiliary device to the JBL Radial using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable.
B) Press the “Power” button on the rear of JBL Radial. A blue LED will indicate that the unit is on.
C) Control music playback through the auxiliary device
D) Adjust volume using the “+” and “-“ buttons located on the front of JBL Radial.
The JBL Radial includes a 3.5mm minijack cable for connection to any analog music player with a 3.5mm output.
A) Connect the auxiliary device to the JBL Radial using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable.
B) Press the “Power” button on the rear of JBL Radial. A blue LED will indicate that the unit is on.
C) Control music playback through the auxiliary device
D) Adjust volume using the “+” and “-“ buttons located on the front of JBL Radial.
*Note: iPod input and auxiliary input are mixed, both may play simultaneously.
Viewing photos or videos on a TV/monitor (S-Video cable sold separately):
A) Make sure that the iPod is docked securely in the JBL Radial iPod dock, making sure to use the appropriate adaptor.
B) Connect one end of an S-Video cable (sold separately) to the back of JBL Radial. Connect the other end to a TV/monitor compatible
with S-Video input.
C) Press the “Power” button on the rear of JBL Radial. A blue LED will indicate that the unit is on.
D) Control the iPod directly or by using the JBL Radial remote, refer to the JBL Remote user’s guide for more information on the
remote, to view photos or videos.
A) Make sure that the iPod is docked securely in the JBL Radial iPod dock, making sure to use the appropriate adaptor.
B) Connect one end of an S-Video cable (sold separately) to the back of JBL Radial. Connect the other end to a TV/monitor compatible
with S-Video input.
C) Press the “Power” button on the rear of JBL Radial. A blue LED will indicate that the unit is on.
D) Control the iPod directly or by using the JBL Radial remote, refer to the JBL Remote user’s guide for more information on the
remote, to view photos or videos.
Remote Functionality
For complete remote control functionality please refer to the “JBL Remote control user guide”.
For complete remote control functionality please refer to the “JBL Remote control user guide”.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
SOLUTION
NOTE
SOUND QUALITY
No sound from JBL Radial
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.
power strip has power. Make
sure all switches for outlet /
power strip are on and that all
switches for speaker system
are on.
Is the LED On?
If the LED is not on, power is
not getting to your JBL Radial.
not getting to your JBL Radial.
Try the solutions shown.
Incorrect source selection
Ensure that the iPod is
properly docked or that the
auxillary cable is properly con-
nected to an external audio
device.
properly docked or that the
auxillary cable is properly con-
nected to an external audio
device.
Turn up the volume.
Check the system with a
known good source.
known good source.
Connect the aux-in cable to
the headphone jack on your
iPod.
the headphone jack on your
iPod.
Sound only comes from one
side / channel.
side / channel.
iPod or audio cable is not
seated properly.
seated properly.
Make sure the iPod or Aux in
cable is seated all the way into
the JBL Radial.
cable is seated all the way into
the JBL Radial.
If you are using an extension
cable or a third party cable,
make sure it is a stereo
3.5mm male to male cable.
cable or a third party cable,
make sure it is a stereo
3.5mm male to male cable.
Distortion (static, crackling or
hissing sound)
hissing sound)
Noise may be caused by
interference from a monitor,
cell phone or other transmit-
ting device.
interference from a monitor,
cell phone or other transmit-
ting device.
Turn monitor off to see if noise
is eliminated.
is eliminated.
Move JBL Radial cables
farther away from monitor.
farther away from monitor.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
SOLUTION
NOTE
SOUND QUALITY
Too much bass or treble
JBL Radial is being overdriven
by an amplifi ed audio source.
by an amplifi ed audio source.
Ensure that the JBL Radial is
connected to an appropriate
source device.
connected to an appropriate
source device.
Make sure that all signal
cables are inserted snugly into
receptacles.
cables are inserted snugly into
receptacles.
Volume level may be too high
Check volume of source
device.
device.
Some devices will distort the
output signal if the volume is
set to maximum.
output signal if the volume is
set to maximum.
Check the EQ setting on your
iPod or source device.
iPod or source device.
JBL Recommends that the
source device EQ be set to
fl at or OFF
source device EQ be set to
fl at or OFF
JBL Radial emits a loud hum
or buzzing noise.
or buzzing noise.
Input cables not plugged in
properly.
properly.
Check input cable connection.
Speaker system experiences
radio frequency interference
or picks up a radio station.
radio frequency interference
or picks up a radio station.
Input cable may be picking up
interference.
interference.
Wrap up excess input cable
in order to make as short as
possible.
in order to make as short as
possible.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer Harman
Manufacturer Harman
Multimedia
Model
JBL
Radial
Driver (Full Range)
Hercules 45mm
Drivers (Tweeter)
Odyssey 25mm
Power
1 x 30 watts (woofer),
2 x 15 watts (tweeters), at 1% THD
Dimensions
Width:
Width:
12.0 inches 305mm
Depth:
5.25 inches 135mm
Height:
10.5 inches 270mm
Input Impedance
>10k Ohm
Signal-to-Noise ratio
>85dB
Frequency Response
70 – 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity
250 mV rms for rated power output
USA/Canada Power
120 volts, 60Hz AC
220-230 volts, 50 or 60 Hz AC
Japan
100 volts, 50 or 60 Hz AC
Australia
240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz AC
Maximum Power Consumption
55 watts
UL/CUL/CE Approved
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
SOLUTION
NOTE
CHARGING SYNCING
iPod will not charge
Wrong adaptor is used.
Ensure correct adaptor is
used for your specifi c iPod
model.
used for your specifi c iPod
model.
The iPod is not making full
contact with the dock station.
contact with the dock station.
Ensure iPod is seated
securely into the docking
station.
securely into the docking
station.
iPod is not recognized by the
computer when docked into
the JBL Radial or there is an
error in data transfer.
computer when docked into
the JBL Radial or there is an
error in data transfer.
Third party accessories may
be confl icting with the USB or
fi rwire signal.
be confl icting with the USB or
fi rwire signal.
Make sure you do not have
the JBL Radial connected to a
USB or fi rewire hub.
the JBL Radial connected to a
USB or fi rewire hub.
Connect the JBL Radial
directly into the computers
USB or fi rewire port.
directly into the computers
USB or fi rewire port.
USB or fi rewire port is not
supplying enough power
supplying enough power
Try connecting the USB or
fi rewire cable to another port
on the back of the computer.
fi rewire cable to another port
on the back of the computer.
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