Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CST55 JBL
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CST55, CSB5, CSC55, CS S 1 0 JBL CINEMA SOUND ™ OWNER’S GUIDE ® CS OM 5/16/06 9:24 AM Page 1.
2 INCLUDED THANK Y OU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to the recordings you play in your home, car or office.
READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions! 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
4 SPEAKER PLACEMENT SUBWOOFER SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS 0–2 ft 0–0.6m The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position. The CSB5 speakers should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listeners’ ears will be, or they may be angled toward the listeners.
5 The CSC55 center channel a nd the CSB5 are designed to be mounted on the wall. There are two (2) fixed- mount wall brackets pro- vided for the CSC55, and one for the CSB5. Each speaker bracket will require up to three 1-1/2 " #10 wood screws; each screw should be fastened to a wall stud.
6 CONNECTION TIPS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire as shown. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including JBL, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black to denote the (–) terminal.
7 DOLBY PRO LOGIC ® (NON-DIGIT AL) – LINE LEVEL Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic applica- tions (not Dolby Digital, DTS or other digital processing), where the receiver/proces- sor .
8 SUBWOOFER OPERA TION Press the Master Power switch (marked “Power” å ) t o the On position to use the subwoofer . The CSS10 su b- woofer will automatically turn on or go into standby (sleep) mode.
9 VOLUME V olume may be adjusted using the Subwoofer Level control ∫ , as shown. The Phase control deter- mines whether the sub- woofer’ s pistonlike action moves in and out in phase with the main speakers or opposite the main speakers. There is no correct or incor- rect setting.
10 If there is no sound from any of the speakers: • Check that receiver/ampli- fier is on and a source is playing. • Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and is turned on (Power switch å pushed in). • Check all wires and con- nections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers.
11 System Frequency Response 27Hz – 30kHz (–6dB) CST55 Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 150 W atts* Power Handling 50W continuous/300W peak Frequency Response 55Hz – 30kHz (–6dB) Nominal Im.
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