JBL Speaker HT4HN User Manual

T H A N K Y O U F O R C H O O S I N G J B L  
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been involved in every aspect of  
music and film recording and  
reproduction, from live perfor-  
mances to the recordings you play  
in your home, car or office.  
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loudspeakers you have chosen will  
provide every note of enjoyment  
that you expected and that when  
you think about purchasing addi-  
tional audio equipment for your  
home, car or office, you will once  
again choose JBL.  
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P R O D U C T L I N E :  
H T S E R I E S  
M O D E L  
N U M B E R :  
HT4V, HT4H  
D E S I G N G O A L : Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to  
the home environment by calling on JBLs professional engineering leadership.  
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T W E E T E R T Y P E : Pure-titanium dome with Bi-Radial Constant Directivity Horn  
W O O F E R T Y P E : Cast-aluminum basket with HeatScape motor structure  
C R O S S O V E R N E T W O R K : Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)  
P O R T D E S I G N : FreeFlow flared  
Only model HT4V is  
THX Ultra certified.  
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P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E : Cinema Loudspeaker Series  
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S P E A K E R F E E T  
Both the HT4V and HT4H come  
with rubber, self-adhesive  
footpads, which should be  
attached to the bottom corners of  
each speaker to protect both your  
furniture and the speakers.  
HT4H  
The HT4H terminal cup has an adjustable foot to angle the speaker toward the listening position.  
Slide rod down the desired  
amount.  
Tighten thumbscrew.  
Loosen thumbscrew.  
S P E A K E R C O N N E C T I O N S  
Connection Tips  
terminals. Most manufacturers  
of speakers and electronics,  
With the advent of multichannel  
surround-sound systems,  
including JBL, use red to denote  
the (+) terminal and black for the  
() terminal. The (+) lead of the  
speaker wire is noted with a  
stripe. It is important to connect  
both speakers identically: (+) on  
the speaker to (+) on the amplifier  
connecting all of the speakers in  
your system with the correct  
polarity remains equally important  
in order to preserve the proper  
ambience and directionality of the  
program material.  
and () on the speaker to () on  
the amplifier. Wiring out of  
phaseresults in thin sound, weak  
bass and a poor stereo image.  
Separate and strip the ends of the  
speaker wire as shown. Speakers  
and electronics terminals have  
corresponding (+) and ()  
Center Speaker  
HT4H  
+
Right  
Speaker  
Left  
Speaker  
HT4V  
Receiver/  
Amplifier  
Right  
Left  
+
+
+
+
+
Receiver/Amplifier  
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G  
If there is no sound from  
If the system plays at low volumes  
but shuts off as volume is  
increased:  
Make sure all wires are  
connected. Make sure none of the  
speaker wires are frayed, cut or  
punctured.  
any of the speakers:  
Check that receiver/ amplifier is  
on and that a source is playing.  
Review proper operation of your  
receiver/amplifier.  
Check all wires and connections  
between receiver/amplifier and  
speakers.  
If there is no sound coming from  
one speaker:  
Check the Balancecontrol on  
your receiver/ amplifier.  
Make sure all wires are  
connected. Make sure none of the  
speaker wires are frayed, cut or  
If more than one pair of main  
speakers is being used, check the  
minimum impedance requirements  
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of your receiver/amplifier.  
punctured.  
Check all wires and connections  
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G ( c o n t . )  
between receiver/amplifier and  
speakers.  
Make sure all wires are  
connected. Make sure none of the  
speaker wires are frayed, cut or  
punctured.  
In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,  
make sure that the receiver/  
processor is configured so that the  
speaker in question is enabled.  
between receiver/amplifier and  
speaker. Make sure all wires are  
connected. Make sure none of the  
speaker wires are frayed, cut or  
punctured.  
If your receiver/processor is set  
in Dolby Pro Logic mode, make  
sure the center speaker is not in  
phantom mode.  
If your receiver/processor  
is set in Dolby Digital or DTS  
mode, make sure the receiver/  
processor is configured so that the  
center speaker is enabled.  
If there is no (or low) bass output:  
Make sure the polarities (+ and )  
of the left and right Speaker  
Inputsare connected properly.  
If a powered subwoofer is being  
used, check the manufacturers  
instructions for proper use.  
If a subwoofer is being used in  
Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make  
sure your receiver/processor is  
configured so that the subwoofer  
and LFE output are enabled.  
If there is no sound from the  
center speaker:  
Check all wires and connections  
If there is no sound from the  
surround speakers:  
Check all wires and connections  
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 and its  
surround-sound features.  
Make sure the movie or TV show  
you are watching is recorded in a  
surround-sound mode. If it is not,  
check to see if your receiver/  
amplifier has other surround  
modes you may use.  
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S  
HT4V  
HT4H  
Frequency  
Response: 80Hz 18kHz ( 2dB)  
100Hz 18kHz ( 2dB)  
55Hz 20kHz (6dB)  
50Hz 20kHz (6dB)  
Sensitivity  
(2.83V/1m): 88dB  
90dB  
Maximum  
Recommended  
Amplifier Power**: 150W  
150W  
Nominal  
Impedance: 8 Ohms  
8 Ohms  
In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,  
make sure your receiver/  
Crossover  
Frequency: 2500Hz  
2500Hz  
processor is configured so that the  
surround speakers are enabled.  
Review the operation of your  
DVD player and the jacket of your  
DVD to make sure that the DVD  
features the desired Dolby Digital  
or DTS mode, and that you have  
properly selected that mode using  
both the DVD players menu and  
the DVD discs menu.  
Low-Frequency  
Transducer: Dual 5-1/4"  
Dual 5-1/4"  
1" Pure-titanium dome  
High-Frequency  
Transducer: 1" Pure-titanium dome  
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with Bi-Radial horn  
with Bi-Radial horn  
Dimensions  
(H x W x D): 20" x 6-13/16" x 11-7/8"  
6-13/16" x 20" x 11-7/8"  
508mm x 173mm x 302mm 173mm x 508mm x 302mm  
Weight: 25 lb/11.4kg  
25 lb/11.4kg  
Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice but will always meet or exceed  
original specifications unless otherwise stated.  
THX is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm, Ltd.  
* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
** 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.  
P R O S O U N D  
C O M E S H O M E ™  
O W N E R ’ S G U I D E  
P R O D U C T L I N E :  
H T S E R I E S  
M O D E L  
JBL Consumer Products  
N U M B E R :  
HT4V, HT4H  
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329  
800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)  
D E S I G N G O A L : Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the home  
environment by calling on JBLs professional engineering leadership.  
®
T W E E T E R T Y P E : Pure-titanium dome with Bi-Radial Constant Directivity Horn  
W O O F E R T Y P E : Cast-aluminum basket with HeatScape motor structure  
©2000 JBL, Incorporated.  
JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.  
C R O S S O V E R N E T W O R K : Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)  
P O R T D E S I G N : FreeFlow flared  
Part No. 336346-001  
Only model HT4V is  
THX Ultra certified.  
®
P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E : Cinema Loudspeaker Series  
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