Summary of the content on the page No. 1
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 1
FM52, FM62,
FM82, FM65C
& FM8SUB
simple
set-up guide
thank you for choosing JBL. For over 50 years, JBL has
been involved in every aspect of musical and film recording and
reproduction, from live performances to monitoring the recordings
you play in your home, car, or office.
We’re confident that the JBL loudspeakers you have
chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected –
and that when you think about purchasing additional audi
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 2 one. Speaker Placement FM52, FM62, FM82 as front speakers FM52, FM62, FM82 as rear speakers 5 – 6 ft. FM65C in ceiling FM8SUB subwoofer in wall
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 3 two. Speaker Connections Connection Tips Wire Length Recommended Size Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge Up to 30 ft. 12 gauge Greater than 30 ft. 10 gauge The wires for both speakers Speakers and electronics ter- should be the same length. If minals have corresponding (+) one speaker is placed closer to and (–) terminals. It is impor- the amplifier than the other, tant to connect both speakers hide the excess wire behind identically: (+) on the speaker the
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 4 three. Installation The FM Series flush-mount properly install these loud- speakers were designed to be speakers, please contact your easily installed. However, if you dealer or a qualified installer. are unsure of your ability to Tools Needed Phillips #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Pencil Carpenter’s level Awl FM52, FM62, FM82 Installation Kit Template Speaker frame Thread-forming screws Retainer clips Mounting brackets
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 5 Existing Construction Level ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" Template Tape Step One: Step Two: Step Three: Remove the grille from the Determine the correct speaker Determine the speaker-frame speaker frame. location. location. Kerf Line Step Four: Step Five: Step Six: Cut the dry wall. Place the frame assembly in Place the mounting bracket on the speaker frame using the the wall. mounting guides (marked 3/8" , 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4") corre- sponding to
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 6 New Construction ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" Step One: Step Two: Step Three: Remove the grille from the Attach the proper mounting Determine the correct speaker speaker frame. bracket, marked and preset at location. 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" 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: Step Six: Step Seven: Cut
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 7 FM8SUB ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" Step One: Step Three Step Two: Remove the grille from the Determine the correct Cut the drywall. subwoofer frame. subwoofer location. Step Four: Step Five Step Six: Loosen the eight phillips head Connect the speaker wires to Place the subwoofer in the wall. screws until the locking tabs the baffle assembly. turn inward. Step Seven: Step Eight Screw down each of the eight Replace the metal grille. phillips head
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 8 FM65CX ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" Step One: Step Two: Step Three: Cut the drywall. Remove the grille from the Determine the correct speaker speaker frame. location in the ceiling. Step Four: Step Five: Step Six: Remove 4 phillips head screws Loosen the three phillips head Place the frame assembly in that attach speaker to frame. screws on the frame, until the the wall. locking tabs turn inward. Step Nine: Step Seven: Step Eight: Reinstall speaker in fram
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 9 Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille FM Series loudspeakers can be This will protect the speaker Note: Gently remove the painted to match any style of components and baffle from acoustical blanket from the decor. If you wish to change paint residue. back of the grille before paint- their color, the satin finish on Use a high-quality spray paint, ing. Reattach the acoustical the grille and frame will func- and apply a thin coat of color. blanket
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 10 Troubleshooting If there is no sound from If there is no sound coming If the system plays at low vol- either of the speakers, check from one speaker, check the umes but shuts off as volume is the following: following: increased, check the following: • Receiver/amplifier is on and a • Check the “Balance” control on • Check all wires and connec- source is playing. your receiver/amplifier. tions between receiver/amplifier • Check all wires and conn
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 11 Specifications SYSTEM FM52 FM62 FM65C Frequency Response (–6dB): 50Hz – 20kHz 40Hz – 20kHz 45Hz – 20kHz Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power*: 40 watts 50 watts 50 watts Sensitivity: 88dB 90dB 90dB Impedance: 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal Crossover Frequency: 6kHz 5kHz 7kHz Woofer: 5-1/4" 6-1/2" 6-1/2" Tweeter: 1" titanium 1" titanium 1" titanium Outside Dimensions (HxW): 11 x 7-1/2 inches 13 x 7-1/2 inches 8-1/8 inches (dia.) 280
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 12 Declaration of Conformity We, JBL Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK declare in own responsibility, that the products described in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 50 081-1/1992 JBL Incorporated EN 50 082-1/3.1995 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) 1996 JBL, Incorporated. © JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated. Printed in USA 7/96 Part
