JBL AS SUB User Manual

AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 1  
AS5, AS6,  
AS8, AS65C  
& AS SUB  
simple  
set-up guide  
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two.  
Speaker Connections  
Connection Tips  
Wire Length  
Up to 20 ft.  
Recommended Size  
16 gauge  
Up to 30 ft.  
12 gauge  
Greater than 30 ft.  
10 gauge  
The wires for both speakers  
should be the same length. If  
one speaker is placed closer to  
the amplifier than the other,  
hide the excess wire behind  
the wall.  
Speakers and electronics ter-  
minals have corresponding (+)  
and (–) terminals. It is impor-  
tant 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.  
AS5, AS6, AS8, AS65C  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
+
+
– +  
LEFT  
– +  
RIGHT  
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs  
AS SUB  
The AS SUB has two pairs of  
speaker connections. Connect  
one set of terminals (input)  
to the left channel of your  
amplifier. Connect the other set  
of terminals (input) to the right  
channel of your amplifier. Then  
connect the left satellite to the  
left output and the right satel-  
lite to the right output.  
Subwoofer  
Left Satellite  
Right Satellite  
Left  
Right  
– +  
– +  
– +  
– +  
– +  
– +  
Output  
Output  
Input  
Input  
Note: Diagram is for illustrative  
purposes. For each channel it  
does not matter which pair of  
connectors is used for the input  
or which pair is used for the  
output.  
– +  
– +  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Receiver/Amplifier  
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three.  
Installation  
The AS Series in-wall speakers  
were designed to be easily  
installed. However, if you  
are unsure of your ability to  
properly install these loudspeak-  
ers, please contact your dealer  
or a qualified installer.  
Tools Needed  
Phillips #2 screwdriver  
Utility knife  
Measuring tape  
Carpenter’s level  
Pencil  
Awl  
AS5, AS6, AS8  
Installation Kit  
Template  
Speaker frame  
Thread-forming screws  
Retainer clips  
Four mounting brackets  
Short phillips head screws  
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Existing Construction  
Level  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
Template  
Tape  
Step Two:  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Step Three:  
Determine the speaker-frame  
location.  
Step One:  
Remove the grille from the  
speaker frame.  
Kerf Line  
Step Four:  
Cut the dry wall.  
Step Six:  
Place the frame assembly in  
the wall.  
Step Five:  
Place the mounting bracket on  
the speaker frame using the  
mounting guides (marked 3/8",  
1/2", 5/8", and 3/4") corre-  
sponding to the thickness of  
the dry wall.  
Step Seven:  
Step Eight:  
Replace the metal grille.  
Connect the speaker wires to  
the baffle assembly and install  
baffle assembly in frame.  
Do not overtighten the baffle  
screws.  
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New Construction  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
Step One:  
Remove the grille from the  
speaker frame.  
Step Two:  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Step Three:  
Attach the proper mounting  
brackets, marked and preset at  
3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4", corre-  
sponding to the thickness of  
the dry wall, to the speaker  
frame.  
Step Four:  
Nail or screw the speaker-frame  
assembly to the wall studs and  
route the wires through the  
frame opening.  
After the Drywall is Installed  
Step Five:  
Cut the drywall.  
Step Six:  
Step Seven:  
Replace the metal grille.  
Connect the speaker wires to  
the baffle assembly and install  
baffle assembly in frame. Do  
not overtighten the baffle  
screws.  
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AS SUB  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
Step One:  
Step Three:  
Step Two:  
Remove the grille from the  
subwoofer frame.  
Cut the drywall.  
Determine the correct  
subwoofer location.  
Step Four:  
Step Five:  
Connect the speaker wires to  
the baffle assembly.  
Step Six:  
Place the subwoofer in the wall.  
Loosen the eight phillips head  
screws until the locking tabs  
turn inward.  
Step Seven:  
Step Eight:  
Replace the metal grille.  
Screw down each of the eight  
phillips head screws. The tabs  
will swivel into place and  
secure the unit to the rear  
surface of the drywall.  
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AS65C  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
1-1/2"  
Step Three:  
Cut the drywall.  
Step One:  
Remove the grille from the  
speaker frame.  
Step Two:  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Step Four:  
Connect the speaker wires to  
the speaker.  
Step Five:  
Step Six:  
Place the frame assembly in  
the wall.  
Loosen the three phillips head  
screws on the frame until the  
locking tabs turn inward.  
Step Eight:  
Replace the metal grille.  
Step Seven:  
Screw down each of the three  
phillips head screws. The tabs  
will swivel into place and  
secure the unit to the rear  
surface of the drywall.  
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Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille  
AS Series loudspeakers can be  
painted to match any style of  
decor. If you wish to change  
their color, the satin finish on  
the grille and frame will func-  
tion as a primer coat. Before  
painting, install the paint guard  
(in the assembly kit) securely  
into the recess in the baffle.  
This will protect the speaker  
components and baffle from  
paint residue.  
Use a high-quality spray paint,  
and apply a thin coat of color.  
Be certain the grille perfora-  
tions remain free of paint.  
Filling them with paint will  
diminish the sound quality.  
Note: Gently remove the  
acoustical foam blanket from  
the grille before painting.  
Reattach the blanket after the  
paint has dried.  
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Troubleshooting  
If there is no sound from  
either of the speakers, check  
the following:  
If there is no sound coming  
from one speaker, check the  
following:  
If the system plays at low vol-  
umes but shuts off as volume is  
increased, check the following:  
• Receiver/amplifier is on and a  
source is playing.  
• Check the “Balance” control on  
your receiver/amplifier.  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/amplifier  
and speakers. Make sure all wires  
are 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 require-  
ments of your receiver/amplifier.  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/amplifier  
and speakers. Make sure all wires  
are connected. Make sure none  
of the speaker wires are frayed,  
cut, or punctured.  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/amplifier  
and speakers. Make sure all wires  
are connected. Make sure none  
of the speaker wires are frayed,  
cut, or punctured.  
• Review proper operation of  
your receiver/amplifier.  
If there is low bass output,  
check the following:  
• Make sure the connections to  
the left and right “Speaker  
Inputs” have the correct polarity  
(+ and –).  
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Specifications  
SYSTEM AS5  
Frequency Response (–6dB): 50Hz – 20kHz  
Recommended Maximum  
AS6  
AS65C  
40Hz – 20kHz  
45Hz – 20kHz  
Amplifier Power*: 40 watts  
Sensitivity: 88dB  
50 watts  
90dB  
50 watts  
90dB  
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal  
Crossover Frequency: 6kHz  
Woofer: 5-1/4"  
8 ohms nominal  
5kHz  
6-1/2"  
8 ohms nominal  
7kHz  
6-1/2"  
Tweeter: 1" titanium  
1" titanium  
1" titanium  
Outside Dimensions (HxWxD**): 11 x 7-1/2 x 2-5/8"  
280 x 190 x 67mm  
13 x 7-1/2 x 2-3/4" 8-1/8 (dia.) x 2-3/4"  
330 x 190 x 70mm  
206 (dia.) x 70mm  
SYSTEM AS8  
Frequency Response (–6dB): 35Hz – 20kHz  
Recommended Maximum  
AS SUB  
32Hz – 300Hz  
Amplifier Power*: 60 watts  
Sensitivity: 88dB  
120 watts  
88dB  
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal  
Crossover Frequency: 5kHz  
Woofer: 8"  
8 ohms nominal  
300Hz  
8"  
Tweeter: 1" titanium  
N/A  
Outside Dimensions (HxWxD**): 15-1/8 x 11 x 3-1/4" 11-13/16 x 11-13/16 x 3-1/4"  
385 x 280 x 83mm 300 x 300 x 83mm  
Occasional refinements may be  
made to existing products with-  
out notice, but will always meet  
or exceed original specifications  
unless otherwise stated.  
*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.  
** Mounting depth.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
We, JBL Europe A/S  
Kongevejen 194B  
DK-3460 Birkerød  
DENMARK  
declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeakers  
described in this owner’s manual are in compliance  
with technical standards:  
JBL Consumer Products  
EN 50 081-1/1992  
80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329  
1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)  
EN 50 082-1/3.1995  
1996 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is a registered trademark  
©
of JBL, Incorporated.  
Steen Michaelsen  
JBL Europe A/S  
Printed in USA 2/97  
Part No. ASOM  
Birkerød. DENMARK. 7/96  
A Harman International Company  

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