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OWNER’S GUIDE
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 2 ™ TABLE OF CONTENTS JBL CONTROL NOW LOUDSPEAKERS ® For more than 60 years, we have been providing JBL audio equipment for top UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 concert halls, recording studios and movie theaters around the world, becoming the hands-down choice of leading recording artists and sound engineers. With PLACEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 3 HOME THEATER PLACEMENT For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, JBL Control NOW speakers are perhaps the most flexible and versatile loud- along either side of the television monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically speakers ever developed. There are numerous mounting options. The JBL shielded, you can place them near a CRT TV without worrying about the field Control NOW speaker can be wall-mounted or co
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making WALL SURFACE-MOUNTING any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire When deciding upon a location for the JBL Control NOW speaker, take care with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" (horizontal) and 8-1/2" (vertical) usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). to th
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 5 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear flange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker. Slide the mounting-bracket cap over the assembly. Secure the An alternate mounting-bracket cap by inserting two #10-32 x 2" screws (provided
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 6 WALL CORNER-MOUNTING 3. Connect the wires to the JBL Control NOW speaker. CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and fully understand and follow the instructions in this manual, or if you are unsure of your ability
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 7 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW 5. To orient the JBL logo into the correct position, pull the JBL logo slightly speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the outward from the speaker grille and rotate. The JBL logo is held in place by bottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear a spring. Peel the adhesive cover off the mounting-bracket cover and
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 8 WALL/CEILING CORNER-MOUNTING 3. Connect the wires to the JBL Control NOW speaker. (VERTICAL MOUNTING ONLY) CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and fully understand and follow the instructions in this manual, or
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 9 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW 5. To orient the JBL logo into the correct position, pull the JBL logo slightly speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the outward from the speaker grille and rotate. The JBL logo is held in place by side of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s flange in a spring. Peel the adhesive cover off the mounting-bracket cover
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 10 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Be sure to use appropriate anchors. HALF-ROUND WALL-MOUNTING (HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL) NOTE: Decide whether you will connect the speakers as a single channel or two separate channels, and follow the appropriate instructions on the following pages. CONNECT AS A SINGLE CHANNEL Appropriate CAUTION anchors The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through har
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 11 5. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW 8. Now connect the wires to the terminal assembly. speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Run the loose end of the multiunit wiring adapter through the rear cable-management hole in the mounting bracket, and rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear flange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will supp
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 12 CONNECT AS TWO CHANNELS 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Be sure to use appropriate anchors. CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and fully understand and follow the instructions in this manual, or if
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 13 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW 5. Now rest the second JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear flange in the mounting speaker by securing the mounting bracket cap with two screws through the bracket, as shown, and complete the process. Secure the mounting-bracket bottom of the mounting bracket. This will support the weight of the speaker. cap with two #10-32 x 2" screws through the bottom of the mounting brac
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 14 When deciding upon a location for the JBL Control NOW speaker, take care 3/4-ROUND WALL-MOUNTING NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" to the ceiling. Any closer than 3" will not allow the room needed to position and slide the JBL Control NOW Speaker 1 speaker into the mounting bracket. ceiling 3" Minimum distance from ceiling to top of bracket (horizontal mounting) Speaker 2 Speaker 3 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Be
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 15 4. Connect the small end of the multiunit wiring adapter to the rear of 6. Place the large end of the multiunit wiring adapter that is already connected speaker 1, as shown. to speaker 1 into speaker 2 by sliding the multiunit wiring adapter into the rear of the speaker at a slight angle and rotate clockwise. This end is connected to the firstspeaker now resting in the Corner/Wall-Mount Bracket. 7. Connect the small end of an additional multiuni
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 16 9. Place the large end of the multiunit wiring adapter that is already installed in IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – or – to +) when making speaker 2 into speaker 3 by sliding a multiunit wiring adapter into the connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response. rear of it at a slight angle and rotate clockwise. Standard Connection Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel of a stereo
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 17 IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making STAND-MOUNTING any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). CAUTION NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and The supplied floor stand adapters facilitate installation with a var
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 18 FOUR-SPEAKER ARRAY USING THE OPTIONAL POLE-MOUNT BRACKET (PMB) CAUTION SPEAKER IDENTIFICATION CHART The JBL Control NOW PMB Pole-Mount Bracket facilitates installation of the JBL Control NOW and JBL Control NOW AW loudspeakers with a variety of general-purpose ceiling-fan-pole assemblies available from many manufacturers. Since different fan-pole assemblies will have different weight capacities, pole diameters and mounting systems, it is the cu
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 19 2A. Slide the pole-mount bracket up onto the drop tube, aligning the pinholes 3. Slide the clevis pin through the aligned holes in the pole-mount bracket and on the bracket with those on the drop tube. drop tube. Secure the clevis pin by inserting the cotter pin through the hole in the clevis pin. Pole-Mount Bracket Cap Pole-Mount-Bracket Cap Drop Tube Cotter Pin Drop Tube Pinholes Pole-Mount Bracket Pole-Mount Bracket Clevis Pin 4. The pole-mou
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JBLP2605_CN_CNAW_PM-OM 4/23/08 12:57 PM Page 20 SPEAKER WIRING There are four possible ways of wiring the JBL Control NOW speakers when using the pole-mount kit. 1. Use the cable assembly provided to wire the units for a single channel. 2B. Stereo sound distribution – Use this connection for a smaller home theater/stereo environment. Cable Assembly Channel 1 Channel 2 AB A B Channel Channel 1 2 Multiunit Multiunit D C Wiring Adapter Wiring Adapter Channel Channel 1 Terminal 2 Assemblies Sing
