JBL HLS810 user manual

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HLS Series OM 9/11/98 11:50 AM Page 1
HLS410, HLS610
HLS615, HLS620
HLS810, HLS820
HLS Center
simple setup guide
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HLS Series OM 9/11/98 11:50 AM Page 2 one. Speaker Placement Proper placement of the loudspeakers. Use these All of the HLS Series loud- speakers is an important step placement recommendations speakers are video shielded in obtaining the most realistic as a guide. Slight variations and can safely be placed soundstage possible. These will not diminish your near a television. recommendations are for the listening pleasure. optimum placement of the HLS615, HLS620, HLS820 oo 40–60 HLS410, HLS610,

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HLS Series OM 9/11/98 11:50 AM Page 3 two. Speaker Connections Connection Tips Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identi- cally: (+) 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. HLS610, HLS615, HLS620, HLS810, HLS820, HLS Center RIGHT LEFT Ð + Ð + Ð + Ð + RIGHT

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HLS Series OM 9/11/98 11:50 AM Page 4 Troubleshooting If there is no sound from If the system plays at low If there is low bass output, any of the speakers, check volumes but shuts off as check the following: the following: volume is increased, check • Make sure the polarities the following: • Receiver/amplifier is on and (+ and –) of the left and a source is playing. • Check all wires and connec- right “Speaker Inputs” are • Review proper operation of tions between receiver/ connected prope

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HLS Series OM 9/11/98 11:50 AM Page 5 Specifications HLS410 HLS610 HLS810 HLS615 HLS620 HLS820 HLS Center Frequency Response 75Hz – 20kHz 55Hz – 20kHz 50Hz – 20kHz 45Hz – 20kHz 42Hz – 20kHz 40Hz – 20kHz 80Hz – 20kHz (±3dB) Sensitivity 86dB 88dB 89dB 88dB 89dB 90dB 88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter Recommended 100 watts 125 watts 150 watts 150 watts 200 watts 250 watts 150 watts Maximum Amplifier Power* Nominal Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms Crossover Frequency 3000Hz 2700Hz

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HLS Series OM 9/11/98 11:50 AM Page 7 Declaration of Conformity We, JBL Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK declare in own resopsibility, that the looudspeakers JBL Consumer Products described in this owner‘s manual are in compliance with 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 technical standards: 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 EN 50081-1:1992 1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) EN 50082-1:1992 www.jbl.com ©1998 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is