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USER MANUAL ES150P JBL

For more than 60 years, JBL, Inc. has been providing audio equipment for concert halls, recording studios and movie theaters around the world and has become the hands-down choice of leading recording artists and sound engineers With the JBL ES Series, innovative technologies such as titanium-laminate- dome tweeters, Ellptical Oblate Spheroidal” (EOS) waveguides and PolyPlas” transducer reinforcement are available to you. Enjoy!

UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS

If ou suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use. PLACEMENT NEVER drag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes, the feet and/or the wood cabinet itself. Always lift the speaker and carry itto its new location. CAUTION: Floorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during events such as earthquakes, or if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. Ithis is a concern, these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units. The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware. STEREO Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey your room and think about placement, keeping the following points in mind, using Figure 1 as à guide:

• For best results, place the speakers 6-8" (1.5m-2.5m) apart. + Position each speaker so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level. + Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner. + Refer to “Home Theater” below if you also plan to use the speakers for home theater reproduction.

Left Right Channel Channel Listening Position Figure 1. Experiment with speaker placement to obtain the best bass level and stereo imaging in your room. HOME THEATER For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, along either side of the television monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them near the TV without worrying about the field distorting the TV picture. For surround-channel use, place speakers on bookshelves or stands alongside the listening position. The ES10 is also wall-mountable. Final placement depends on room acoustics, availability of space and your listening preference (Figures 2 and 3). In6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind the listening position, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. NOTE: A JBL powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks. Contact your JBL dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application. JBL Subwoofer (optional) D lei) Left Center Right Front Channel Front Channel Channel Couch Û ÛÜ Left k Right Surround LeftRear CenterRear RightRear Surround Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel O0 0 1 Figure 2. This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan. Leftright rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a 6-channel system. JBL Subwooter ; (optional) OS pont Channel Right Genter Surround o Channel Surraun Left Front Channel Right Rear Channel Left Len hear Center eat Surround Channel annel Channel O & GO Figure 3. This figure shows an alternate layout, which may be more suitable for some rooms. Lefright rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.

33487_JBL_ES Series Eng 21/06/07 15:56 Side 3 INSTALLING FEET ES10, ES20, ES30 The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your speakers to protect your furniture. a /° Place pads here {/ Ne

ES80, ES90, ES100 The ES80, ES90 and ES100 feature attractive outboard feet, installed atthe factory. However, if you would like to replace them with the less visible inboard feet (included) follow the instructions below.

1. Remove the four feet on the bottom of the speaker by loosening the two

screws in each foot. Keep the screws for later use

2. Attach the black inboard feet to the outer (closest to front of speaker for

front feet, closest to rear of speaker for rear feet) holes, from which you just removed the feet, using the same screws you just removed. 3.Hand-tighten securely, using a handheld Phillips (+ tip) screwdriver. Do not use a powered screwdriver of any type.

4. Replace the screw in the inner hole.

CAUTION: Fioorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthquakes, or if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. Ifthis is a concern, these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units. The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware.

ES80, ES90, ES100 Four metal spikes are supplied for use when using the outboard feet and the speaker is to be placed on a carpeted surface, to decouple the speaker from the floor and prevent unwanted damping. To insert the spikes, gent lay the speaker on its side (not its front or back} on a soft, nonabrasive surface. Each spike screws into the threaded insert in each outer foot. Make sure all four spikes are screwed in completely for stability. NEVER drag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes, the feet and/or the wood cabinet itself. ALWAYS liftthe speaker and carry it to its new location. WALL-MOUNTING ES10 The ES10 may be wall-mounted. The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CEILING MOUNTING. Two no. 8 round-head or pan- head screws should be used per loudspeaker. The screw head should be between 5/16 inch ie (Emi and 1/4inch (6:3mm in diameter, and the screw should be at least 2 inches (50mm) in length. | 54m (10°) | Le ——_— 2 —à When installing screws in any wall, always use properly selected wall anchors. Attach two ofthe four self-adhesive rubber pads that came with the loudspeaker to the back ofthe enclosure in the two bottom corners so thatthe cabinet is spaced evenly from the wall. Select a suitable mounting location on a wall. (The ceiling is not a suitable mounting location.) Drill two pilot holes, appropriately sized for the specific self-tapping screw or wall anchor that you will be using. The holes should be 10 inches (254mm) apart. The holes should be 3/4 inch (19mm) below where you want the top of the enclosure to be positioned. Use a carpenters level to ensure that the À holes are even and that the speaker will mount on the level. Se] Install the two screws into either a wooden wall stud or anchor, and tighten them until the back of each screw head is about 1/8 inch (3mm) from the wall. Install the loudspeaker by slowly moving the cabinet toward the screws so thatthe screw heads clear the larger circular portion of the two keyholes. Once both screw heads have entered the keyholes, the loudspeaker should gentiy be lowered onto the screw shafts. Check thatthe loudspeaker is firmly locked onto the screws by gently pulling the speaker down and fonward.

IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (Le. +1 NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options. The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety ofwire connectors. The most common connection is shown in Figure 4. To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the back ofthe amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker, as shown in Figure 5. Connectthe —{blacki terminals in a similar way. See the owners guides thatwere included with your amplifier, receiver and television to confirm connection procedures. rmarcne Speaker Wire Figure 4, This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminal. IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (ie, + to — or — to +) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response STANDARD CONNECTION Standard (one channel shown) Connection Receiver or Amplifier {rear view) Speaker (rear view) Figure 5. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel of a stereo or home theater system. BI-WIRING ES30, ES80, ES90, ES100 The outer connection panel and internal dividing network of the ES30, ES80, ES90 and ES100 are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-frequency transducer portions of this dividing network. This is called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection.

1. Loosen the terminals and

remove strapping bars.

2. Insert the speaker wire for the

high frequencies into the top set of terminals and tighten.

3. Insert the speaker wire for the

low frequencies into the bottom set of terminals and tighten. Figure 6.

Lan Speaker Figure 7. DUAL-STEREO AMPLIFIER mt ] ésès | ALES Ampli? Figure 8. FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Check the speakers for playback first by setting the system volume control to à minimum level, and then by applying power to your audio system. Play à favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control to a comfortable level. NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. not, check all wiring connections or consult the authorized JBL dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help. The amount of bass you hear and the stereo-image quality will be affected by a number of different factors, including the room's size and shape, the construction materials used to build the room, the listeners position relative tothe speakers, and the position of the speakers in the room: Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. there is too much bass, move the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if you place the speakers closer to the wall, there will be more bass output.

CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM

Each JBL ES Series enclosure has a finish that does not require any routine maintenance. When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust from the enclosure or grille. NOTE: Do notuse any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille.

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LP] SPECIFICATIONS ES10 ES20 ES30 ES80 Frequency Response (-3dB) 65Hz — 40kHz 60Hz —40kHz 50Hz —40kHz 45Hz — 40KHz Max. Recommended Amplifier Power* _100W 125W 150W 200W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 50W/200W 60W/240W 70W/280W 100W/400W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 86dB 86dB 88dB 90dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 3000Hz — 24dB/octave; 9000Hz — 18dB/octave 4° (100mm) PolyPlas," 3300Hz — 24dB/octave; 3000Hz — 24dB/octave; 12000Hz — 18dB/octave 9000Hz — 18dB/octave 5" (130mm) PolyPlas," 6" (170mm} PolyPlas,* 700Hz, 3600Hz — 24dB/octave; 12000Hz — 18dB/octave Dual 6" (170mm) PolyPlas," Crossover Frequencies Low-Frequency Transducer shielded Midrange Transducer NA High-Frequency Transducer EOS waveguide Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer EOS waveguide Dimensions With Grille 3/4 (19mm) Titanium laminate dome, shielded: 3/4 (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; 201mm x 305mm x 140mm shielded shielded shielded NA NA 3/4" (19mm) Titanium 3/4" (19mm) Titanium- 4"(100mm) PolyPlas, shielded 3/4" (19mm) Titanium- laminate dome, shielded, laminate dome, shielded, laminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide EOS waveguide EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film 3/4° (19mm) Polyester-film 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide 318mm x 174mm x 203mm 387mm x 223mm x 330mm 1084mm x 223mm x 330mm (HxW x D) (7-7/8" x 12 x 5-1/2') (12-1/2 x 6-7/8" x 8°) (15-1/4"x 8-3/4° x 13) 142-11/16" x 8-3/4° x 13°) Weight per Speaker 4kg (8.8 lb) 4.6kg (10.3 Ib) 8.9kg (19.6 Ib) 21kg (46.3 1b) ES90 ES100 ES25C Frequency Response (-3dB) 36Hz — 40kKHz 32Hz — 40kHz 80Hz — 40kKHz Max. Recommended Amplifier Power* 225W 250W 150W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 110W/440W 125W/500W 75W/300W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 9148 $1dB 30dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Crossover Frequencies 500Hz, 3000Hz —24dB/octave; 450Hz, 3000Hz - 24dB/octave; 3000Hz - 24dB/octave; 12000Hz — 18dB/octave 12000Hz — 18dB/octave 12000Hz — 18dB/octave PA Low-Frequency Transducers Dual 8' (200mm} PolyPlas,* Dual 10° (250mm) PolyPlas,* Dual 5 (130mm) PolyPlas;" 4 shielded shielded shielded Midrange Transducer 4" (100mm) PolyPlas, 4° (100mm) PolyPlas, NA shielded High-Frequency Transducer Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer 3/4 (19mm) Titanium- laminate dome, shielded: EOS waveguide 3/4 (19mm) Polyester-flm ring-radiator, shielded:; shielded 3/4 (19mm) Titanium- laminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/8 (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded: 3/4 (19mm) Titanium laminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4 (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide EOS waveguide EOS waveguide Dimensions With Grille 1084mm x 260mm x 384mm 1149mm x 306mm x 422mm … 178mm x 476mm x 254mm (HxWx D) U2-IN6 x 10-14 x 15-18) (45-174 x 12 x 16-5/8) (x 18-44 x 10) Weight per Speaker 24.2kg (534 1b) 29kg (63.9 b) 7.6kg (16.7 Ib) # 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. Declaration of Conformity

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33487_JBL_ ES Series Eng 21/06/07 15:56 Side 6 Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. JBLis a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal, PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

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