JBL S 26 STUDIO SERIES (serv.man3) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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S P E A K E R C O N N E C T I O N S
Speakers and electronics
terminals have corre-
sponding (+) and (–)
terminals. It is important to
connect both speakers
identically: (+) on the
speaker to (+) on the
terminals have corre-
sponding (+) and (–)
terminals. 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.
speaker to (–) on the
amplifier. Wiring “out of
phase” results in thin
sound, weak bass and a
poor stereo image.
– +
– +
– +
Speaker Outputs
LEFT
RIGHT
– +
CONNECTION TIPS
These models are shipped
with four self-adhesive
nonskid pads that are to be
used when the loud-
speaker is intended to be
placed on a smooth-
surfaced floor, such as tile
or hardwood. Gently lay
the speaker on its side (not
with four self-adhesive
nonskid pads that are to be
used when the loud-
speaker is intended to be
placed on a smooth-
surfaced floor, such as tile
or hardwood. Gently lay
the speaker on its side (not
its front or back) on a soft
nonabrasive surface.
Attach each pad to
the bottom of its foot in
the widest portion of the
recessed area.
DO NOT attach the pads if
the speaker will be placed
on carpeting.
nonabrasive surface.
Attach each pad to
the bottom of its foot in
the widest portion of the
recessed area.
DO NOT attach the pads if
the speaker will be placed
on carpeting.
NEVER drag the speaker
to move it, as this will
damage the pads, the feet
and/or the wood cabinet
itself. Always lift the
speaker and carry it to its
new location.
to move it, as this will
damage the pads, the feet
and/or the wood cabinet
itself. Always lift the
speaker and carry it to its
new location.
Without pad
With pad
MODELS S310 & S312
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
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If there is no sound from
any of the speakers:
any of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/
amplifier is on and that a
source is playing.
amplifier is on and that a
source is playing.
• Review proper operation
of your receiver/amplifier.
of your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound
coming from one speaker:
coming from one speaker:
• Check the “Balance”
control on your
receiver/amplifier.
control on your
receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier
and speakers.
connections between
receiver/amplifier
and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or
punctured.
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or
punctured.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
• Check all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier
and speakers.
connections between
receiver/amplifier
and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker
wires are frayed, cut or
punctured.
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 requirements
of your receiver/amplifier.
main speakers is being
used, check the minimum
impedance requirements
of your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no (or low) bass
output:
output:
• Make sure the polarities
(+ and –) of the left and
right “Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
(+ and –) of the left and
right “Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
If there is no sound from
the center speaker:
the center speaker:
• Make sure that your
receiver’s “Center-
Channel” mode is in the
”Normal“ or ”Wide“
position. If it is in the
”Phantom“ position, the
center speaker will not
play.
receiver’s “Center-
Channel” mode is in the
”Normal“ or ”Wide“
position. If it is in the
”Phantom“ position, the
center speaker will not
play.
• Check all connections
between processor/
amplifier and the center
speaker.
between processor/
amplifier and the center
speaker.
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S26
S38
Description:
2-Way 6" bookshelf
3-Way 8" horizontal,
mirror-image bookshelf
mirror-image bookshelf
Maximum Recommended
Amplifier Power*:
150W
175W
Nominal Impedance:
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):
87dB
89dB
Frequency Response (–3dB):
48Hz – 20kHz
45Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequency:
2000Hz
800, 3200Hz
High-Frequency Transducer:
1" Pure-titanium dome, with
1" Pure-titanium dome, with
rubber surround, shielded;
rubber surround, shielded;
Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide
(EOS) waveguide
Midrange Transducer:
NA
4" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
surround, shielded; Linear Field
Proximity™ (LFP) bezel
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
surround, shielded; Linear Field
Proximity™ (LFP) bezel
Low-Frequency Transducer(s):
6" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated
8" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
surround, SFG™
, magnetic
surround, SFG™
, magnetic
shorting rings, high-temp
shorting rings, high-temp
oversized Kapton
®
voice
oversized Kapton
®
voice coil,
coil, HeatScape™ motor
HeatScape™ motor structure,
structure, cast-aluminum cast-aluminum
baskets,
shielded
baskets, shielded
Baffle:
Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Port:
FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
Network:
Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
Terminals:
All-metal, gold-plated, 5-way
All-metal, gold-plated, 5-way
binding posts
binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D):
17" x 10" x 10"
11-1/2" x 17-1/2" x 12-7/8"
432mm x 254mm x 254mm
292mm x 445mm x 327mm
Weight per Speaker:
22lbs, 10kgs
28lbs, 12.7kgs
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
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S310
S312
Description:
3-Way 10" floorstanding
3-Way 12" floorstanding
Maximum Recommended
Amplifier Power*:
200W
250W
Nominal Impedance:
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):
91dB
92dB
Frequency Response (–3dB):
40Hz – 20kHz
35Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies:
850, 3500Hz
750, 3000Hz
High-Frequency Transducer:
1" Pure-titanium dome, with
1" Pure-titanium dome, with
rubber surround, shielded;
rubber surround, shielded;
Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide
(EOS) waveguide
Midrange Transducer:
4" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated
4" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
surround, shielded; Linear Field
surround, shielded; Linear Field
Proximity™ (LFP) bezel
Proximity™ (LFP) bezel
Low-Frequency Transducer(s):
10" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated
12" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
cellulose fiber) cone, rubber
surround, SFG™
, magnetic
surround, SFG™
, magnetic
shorting rings, high-temp
shorting rings, high-temp
oversized Kapton
®
voice coil,
oversized Kapton
®
voice coil,
HeatScape™ motor structure,
HeatScape™ motor structure,
cast-aluminum baskets, shielded
cast-aluminum baskets, shielded
Baffles:
Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Port:
FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
Network:
Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
Terminals:
All-metal, gold-plated, 5-way
All-metal, gold-plated, 5-way
binding posts
binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D):
34-1/2" x 13" x 12"
41" x 16" x 12-7/8"
876mm x 330mm x 305mm
1041mm x 406mm x 327mm
Weight per Speaker:
50lbs, 22.7kgs
68lbs, 31kgs
*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.
Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice but will always meet or exceed
original specifications unless otherwise stated.
original specifications unless otherwise stated.
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