Studio 120C - Loudspeaker JBL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Home cinema center speaker
Brand	JBL
Model	Studio 120C
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx 500 x 170 x 230 mm
Weight	Approx 8.6 kg
Power supply	Passive (requires external amplifier)
Number of ways	2-way
Number of speakers	3 drivers (1 tweeter, 2 woofers)
Frequency response	55 Hz – 40 kHz
Nominal impedance	8 ohms
Sensitivity	88 dB (1 W/1 m)
Recommended power	20 – 150 W RMS
Main functions	Multichannel sound reproduction, home cinema compatibility
Maintenance and cleaning	Dust with a soft dry cloth; avoid abrasive products
Safety	Do not expose to moisture; place on a stable surface
Spare parts and repairability	Removable grille; woofers and tweeter replaceable by a professional
General information	Black lacquered finish; connection cables not supplied

Frequently Asked Questions - Studio 120C JBL

What is the impedance of the JBL Studio 120C?

The nominal impedance is 8 ohms, which is standard for most home cinema amplifiers.

What types of cables should I use to connect the speaker?

Use speaker cables of appropriate gauge (typically 2.5 mm²) with banana plugs or spade connectors.

Can I use the Studio 120C as a front speaker?

It is designed as a center speaker, but can be used as a front speaker if you have a second identical unit.

What is the recommended power for the amplifier?

It is recommended to use an amplifier delivering between 20 and 150 W RMS per channel into 8 ohms.

How to clean the grille and cabinet?

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth. For stains, use a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately.

Is the speaker magnetically shielded?

Yes, the JBL Studio 120C is shielded to prevent interference with CRT screens.

Can I place the speaker in a closed shelf?

Yes, but make sure to leave at least 10 cm of space behind the port for good ventilation.

What is the frequency response of the Studio 120C?

The frequency response is 55 Hz to 40 kHz, covering most of the audible spectrum and beyond.

Is there overload protection?

The speaker does not have built-in protection; the amplifier must be chosen carefully to avoid damaging it.

What finish is available for this model?

The finish is typically black lacquered with a black grille, easily integrating into a modern decor.

USER MANUAL Studio 120C JBL

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INCLUDED ITEMS

Each box contains one or two loudspeakers, depending on the model, as indicated below.

Studio 190
One Studio 190 speaker

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Studio 180
One Studio 180 speaker

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Studio 130
Two Studio 130 speakers

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Studio 120c
One Studio 120c speaker

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(Studio 130 – two cards, audio 120c – only one card)

PLACEMENT

For best results, place the speakers 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart. Angling the speakers toward the listening position can improve the stereo imaging. The speakers will produce the most accurate stereo soundstage when the angle between the listener and the speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees.

Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner.

For best performance, we recommend that you place the speakers at least 20 inches (51cm) away from the side walls.

- Position Studio 130 shelf speakers so that their tweeters are approximately at ear level. Peel the adhesive rubber feet from the card and apply them to the bottoms of the speakers.

STUDIO 120c

You should place the center speaker directly above or below the center of your TV screen. The speaker's center should be no more than 2 feet (61cm) above or below the tweeters of the front left and front right speakers. If your TV set is deep enough, you can set the center speaker on top of the TV, with the speaker's front edge even with the TV's front edge.

• Peel the adhesive rubber feet from the card and apply them to the bottom of the speaker.

STUDIO 130 - SURROUND CHANNELS (5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM)

When you use Studio 130 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 5.1-channel system, place them slightly behind the listening position, facing each other. Ideally, they should be 5 – 6 feet (1.5m – 1.8m) above the floor. An alternate location would be on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves while they're playing. Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the sounds that you hear from the front left, front right and center speakers.

STUDIO 130 - SURROUND CHANNELS (7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM)

When you use Studio 130 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 7.1-channel system, place the surround side speakers directly to the sides of the listening position, at least 5 – 6 feet (1.5m – 1.8m) above the floor. Place the surround back speakers on the wall behind the listening position, also at least 5 – 6 feet (1.5m – 1.8m) above the floor and 3 – 6 feet (0.9m – 1.8m) apart.

CONNECTIONS

CAUTION: Make sure that all of the system's electrical components are turned OFF (and preferably unplugged from their AC outlets) before making any connections.

Speakers and amplifiers have corresponding positive and negative (+" and −") connection terminals. All Studio 1 series speakers have connection terminals that are marked "+" and "−" on the terminal-cup assembly. Additionally, the "+" terminals have red markings, while the "-" terminals have black markings.

To ensure proper polarity, connect each "+" terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective "+" (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the "-" terminals in a similar way. Do not reverse polarities (i.e., "+" to "-" or "-" to "+" when making connections. Doing so will cause poor stereo imaging and diminished bass performance.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the (+) and (−) wires or connectors do not touch each other or the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier.

BASIC SINGLE-WIRE CONNECTION

Connect the amplifier to each speaker as shown in the illustration below.

For the Studio 190 and Studio 180 speakers, you can use either set of terminals on the connector panel.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the metal jumpers from between the two sets of terminals when connecting the speaker wires.

Studio 130, Studio 120c

Studio 190, Studio 180

The Studio 1 series speakers' gold-plated speaker terminals can accept a variety of wire connector types: bare wire, pin connectors, spade connectors and banana connectors.

USING BARE WIRE OR PIN CONNECTORS:

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USING SPADE CONNECTORS:

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USING BANANA CONNECTORS:

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BI-WIRE CONNECTION (STUDIO 190/STUDIO 180)

The Studio 190 and Studio 180 connection assemblies have two sets of input terminals that are connected by metal jumper bars. The upper set of terminals is for the midrange/tweeter, and the lower set of terminals is for the woofer(s). This arrangement allows you to bi-wire the speakers using a single stereo amplifier or using two stereo amplifiers. Bi-wiring can offer sonic advantages and more flexibility in power-amplifier selection over a conventional single-wire connection.

Before bi-wiring the speakers, remove the jumper bars.

SINGLE-AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING

DUAL-AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING

For more information about various speaker-wire and connection options, contact your local JBL dealer.

CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS

• Wipe the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth to remove dust. Damp cloths may dull the cabinet's finish. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene, paint thinner or alcohol on the cabinet.
• Do not spray insecticide near the cabinet.
• To remove dust from the grille fabric, use a vacuum cleaner set to low suction.
• Do not wash the grilles in water, as it may fade the color or make it uneven.
• If the surfaces of the woofer and midrange cones become dusty, you can carefully sweep them clean with a soft, dry calligraphy brush or paint brush. Do not use a damp cloth.
• NEVER touch anything to the tweeter dome.

SPECIFICATIONS

STUDIO 190 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER

Speaker type: Three-way dual-woofer, floorstanding
Low-frequency transducer: Two 6-1/2" (165mm) PolyPlasTM cones, magnetically shielded
Midrange transducer: 4" (100mm) PolyPlas cone, magnetically shielded
High-frequency transducer:	1" CMMD® Lite dome, magnetically shielded, in a Bi-Radial * constant-directivity waveguide
Power handling: 100 watts (continuous); 400 watts (peak)
Frequency response: 40Hz – 22kHz
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 90dB
Crossover frequencies: 800Hz, 3.2kHz, 6dB/octave
Enclosure type: Ported, with midrange subenclosure
Connector type: Dual gold-plated binding posts (bi-wire capable)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 44-1/8" x 7-7/8" x 14-3/4" (1121mm x 200mm x 375mm)
Weight: 48.8 lb (22.1kg)

STUDIO 180 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER

Speaker type: Three-way floorstanding
Low-frequency transducer: 6-1/2" (165mm) PolyPlas cone, magnetically shielded
Midrange transducer: 4" (100mm) PolyPlas cone, magnetically shielded
High-frequency transducer:	1" CMMD Lite dome, magnetically shielded, in a Bi-Radial constant-directivity waveguide
Power handling: 90 watts (continuous); 360 watts (peak)
Frequency response: 45Hz – 22kHz
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
Crossover frequencies: 1.1kHz, 2.5kHz, 6dB/octave
Enclosure type: Ported, with midrange subenclosure
Connector type: Dual gold-plated binding posts (bi-wire capable)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 40" x 7-7/8" x 13-1/8" (1016mm x 200mm x 333mm)
Weight: 38.6 lb (17.5kg)

Speaker type: Two-way bookshelf
Low-frequency transducer: 4" (100mm) PolyPlas cone, magnetically shielded
High-frequency transducer:	1" CMMD Lite dome, magnetically shielded, in a Bi-Radial constant-directivity waveguide
Power handling: 60 watts (continuous); 240 watts (peak)
Frequency response:	60Hz – 22kHz
Nominal impedance:	8 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):	87dB
Crossover frequencies:	3kHz, 12dB/octave
Enclosure type:	Ported
Connector type: Gold-plated binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D):	13-3/4" x 6-1/2" x 8-1/4" (349mm x 165mm x 210mm)
Weight:	10.9 lb (4.9kg)

STUDIO 120c CENTER-CHANNEL SPEAKER

Speaker type: 2-1/2-way dual center-channel
Low-frequency transducer: Two 4" (100mm) PolyPlas cones, magnetically shielded
High-frequency transducer:	1" CMMD Lite dome, magnetically shielded, in a Bi-Radial constant-directivity waveguide
Power handling: 60 watts (continuous); 240 watts (peak)
Frequency response: 60Hz – 22kHz
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 90dB
Crossover frequencies: 900Hz, 12dB/octave; 1.8kHz, 24dB/octave
Enclosure type: Ported
Connector type: Gold-plated binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D): 6-1/2" x 21" x 9-7/8" (165mm x 533mm x 251mm)
Weight: 18.6 lb (8.4kg)

HARMAN

Harman Consumer, Inc.

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.jbl.com

© 2010 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

JBL, Bi-Radial and CMMD are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.

PolyPlas is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Part No. 950-0308-001

JBL® STUDIO 1 SERIE

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KABELSCHUHE VERWENDEN:

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BANANENSTECKER VERWENDEN:

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BI-WIRE-VERBINDUNGEN (STUDIO 190/STUDIO 180)

Harman Consumer, Inc.

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.jbl.com

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MERCI D'AVOIR CHOISI CE PRODUIT JBL®

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Studio 130
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8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.jbl.com

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GRACIAS POR ELEGIR ESTE PRODUCTO DE JBL®

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Studio 180
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Studio 130
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USO DE CONECTORES BANANA:

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Harman Consumer, Inc.

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.jbl.com

© 2010 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Reservados todos los derechos.

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GRAZIE PER AVER SCELTO QUESTO PRODOTTO JBL®

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Studio 180
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Studio 130
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STUDIO 120c

STUDIO 130 - CANALI SURROUND (IMPIANTO A 5.1 CANALI)

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USO DEI CONNETTORI A FORCELLA:

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USO DEI CONNETTORI A BANANA:

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COLLEGAMENTO IN MODALITÀ BI-WIRING (STUDIO 190/STUDIO 180)

Harman Consumer, Inc.

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.jbl.com

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Diagram of a mechanical device with a cylindrical component and a handle, showing a turning mechanism (no text or symbols)

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Diagram showing a tool interacting with a cylindrical component, with an arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols present)

Harman Consumer, Inc.

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.jbl.com

© 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Все права защищены.