SVA1500
SVA1600
SVA1800
SVA2100
SVA Center
simple
set-up guide
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two.
Hookup
Connection Tips
Wire Length
Up to 20 ft.
Recommended Speaker Cable Size
16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.
14 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.
12 gauge or heavier
Preparing the Speaker Cable
1. Determine the length of
wire necessary to connect
your amplifier to the speaker
that is farthest away.
Remember to allow for extra
cable to be able to conceal it
under baseboards, or run it
around corners.
2. Keep both cable lengths
the same in order to help
maintain proper signal
4. Twist each conductor’s thin
wires into a tightly bunched
spiral.
5. Identify a difference
between the two conductors.
This may be done in various
ways, depending upon the
type and brand of cable you
are using.
balance and imaging.
3. Separate about one inch of
the two conductors that make
up each cable. Then strip off
about 3/8" of insulation.
Some of the More Common Differentiating Marks for Conductors Are:
• Different color wire
• A strand of thread in one
conductor
• A colored line on one con-
ductor’s outer insulation
• Raised ribs on one conduc-
tor’s outer insulation
• A printed (+) marking on
one of the insulators
The terminals on the SVA Series
loudspeakers can accept several
types of speaker cable connections.
Remember to connect the red (+)
terminal on the receiver/amplifier
to the red (+) terminal on the
speaker and the black (–) terminal
on the receiver/amplifier to the
black (–) terminal on the speaker.
–
+
–
+
HF
HF
High Frequency
High Frequency
+2dB
0dB
+2dB
0dB
LF
LF
–
+
–
+
Bare wire connecting method.
Banana/spade connecting method.
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Standard
SVA2100, SVA1800, SVA1600
Right
Speaker
Left
Speaker
Receiver/
Amplifier
Right
Left
–
HF
+
–
HF
+
High Frequency
+
–
+
–
High Frequency
+2dB
0dB
+2dB
0dB
LF
LF
–
+
–
+
SVA1500, SVA Center
Right
Speaker
Left
Speaker
Receiver/
Amplifier
Right
Left
–
+
–
+
+
–
+
–
Bi-Wiring
The SVA2100, SVA1800 and
SVA1600 outer connection
panel and internal dividing
network are designed so
transducer portions of the
dividing network. This is
called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring
provides several sonic
–
+
HF
High Frequency
that separate sets of speaker
cable can be attached to the
low-frequency transducer and
midrange/high-frequency
advantages and considerably
more flexibility in power
amplifier selection.
+2dB
0dB
LF
–
+
Remove strapping bars.
Single-Stereo Amplifier
Right Speaker
Receiver/Amplifier
Left Speaker
Right
Left
–
+
–
+
HF
HF
+
–
+
–
High Frequency
High Frequency
+2dB
0dB
+2dB
0dB
LF
LF
–
+
–
+
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Dual-Stereo Amplifier
Right Speaker
Amplifier 1
Amplifier 2
Right Left
Left Speaker
Right
–
Left
–
+
–
+
HF
HF
+
+
–
+
–
+
–
High Frequency
High Frequency
+2dB
0dB
+2dB
0dB
LF
LF
–
+
–
+
three.
Speaker Angle Adjustment
SVA2100, SVA1800, SVA1600
SVA Center
The SVA Center terminal cup has an adjustable foot to
angle the speaker towards the listening position.
Loosen thumbscrew.
Slide rod down the desired
amount.
Tighten thumbscrew.
four.
Response Contour Adjustment
SVA2100, SVA1800, SVA1600
+2dB
0dB
+2dB
0dB
–
+
20
Frequency
20k
–
+
20
20k
Frequency
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Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from
any of the speakers, check
the following:
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased, check
the following:
If you are not bi-wiring your
system, and there is no out-
put from either the low- or
high-frequency drivers,
• Receiver/amplifier is on and
a source is playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
check the following:
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
• Make sure the shorting
straps are properly attached
to the terminals.
• Check all connections
between processor/amplifier
and each of the speakers.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
following:
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are con-
nected. 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 imped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
If you are bi-wiring your
system, and there is no out-
put from either the low- or
high-frequency drivers,
check the following:
If there is low bass output,
check the following:
• Make sure the amplifier is
hooked up to both the low
and high terminals on each
speaker.
• Check all connections
between processor/amplifier
and each of the speakers.
• Make sure the polarity
(+ and –) of the left and
right “Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
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Specifications
SVA2100
Frequency Response
40Hz – 18kHz (±2dB)
30Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
Sensitivity
SVA1800
SVA1600
Frequency Response
50Hz – 18kHz (±2dB)
35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
Sensitivity
Frequency Response
50Hz – 18kHz (±2dB)
38Hz – 18kHz (–6dB)
Sensitivity
93dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
300 watts
92dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
250 watts
89dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
200 watts
Impedance
Impedance
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
8 ohms nominal
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
1200Hz
Crossover Frequency
1600Hz
Crossover Frequency
1750Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
43 x 14-1/2 x 20-1/4 inches
1092 x 368 x 514mm
Weight
Dimensions (HxWxD)
38 x 12-1/2 x 16-1/4 inches
965 x 318 x 413mm
Weight
Dimensions (HxWxD)
35-3/4 x 11 x 13-1/2 inches
908 x 279 x 343mm
Weight
95 lbs/43 kg
75 lbs/34 kg
60 lbs/27 kg
SVA1500
SVA Center
Frequency Response
80Hz – 18kHz (±2dB)
45Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
Sensitivity
Frequency Response
80Hz – 18kHz (±2dB)
45Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
Sensitivity
Occasional refinements may
be made to existing products
without notice, but will always
meet or exceed original speci-
fications unless otherwise
stated.
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
2500Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
20 x 6-13/16 x 11-1/8 inches
508 x 173 x 283mm
Weight
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
2500Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
6-13/16 x 20 x 11-1/8 inches
173 x 508 x 283mm
Weight
**The maximum recommended
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system head-
room to allow for occasional
peaks. We do not recommend
sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
25 lbs/11.4 kg
25 lbs/11.4 kg
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Declaration of Conformity
E
We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
JBL Consumer Products
declare in own resopsibility, that the looudspeakers
described in this owner‘s manual are in compliance with
technical standards:
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of JBL, Incorporated.
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Printed in USA 01/97
Part No. 332382-001
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