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set-up guide
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SVA1800/SVA2100 OM 7/20/98 12:15 PM Page 2 Introduction JBL’s SVA Series takes advan- to maximize the imaging high power handling combine tage of our latest technology characteristics, JBL developed to give you clear, powerful to deliver incredibly clean, an exclusive cast-aluminum sound that you get only detailed sound. Incorporating adjustable spike foot that can from genuine JBL. The SVA JBL’s Symmetrical Vertical be adjusted while the speaker loudspeakers are perfect Array™ and exclusive
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SVA1800/SVA2100 OM 7/20/98 12:15 PM Page 3 two. Hookup Connection Tips Wire Length Recommended Speaker Cable Size Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge Up to 30 ft. 14 gauge Greater than 30 ft. 12 gauge or heavier Preparing the Speaker Cable 1. Determine the length of 2. Keep both cable lengths 4. Twist each conductor’s thin wire necessary to connect the same in order to help wires into a tightly bunched your amplifier to the speaker maintain proper signal spiral. that is farthest away. balance and imaging. 5
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SVA1800/SVA2100 OM 7/20/98 12:15 PM Page 4 Standard SVA2100, SVA1800, SVA1600 Right Left Receiver/ Speaker Speaker Amplifier Right Left – + HF – + HF High Frequency + – + – High Frequency +2dB +2dB 0dB 0dB LF LF – + – + SVA1500, SVA Center Left Right Receiver/ Speaker Speaker Amplifier Right Left – + – + + – + – Bi-Wiring The SVA2100, SVA1800 and transduc
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SVA1800/SVA2100 OM 7/20/98 12:15 PM Page 5 Dual-Stereo Amplifier Right Speaker Amplifier 1 Amplifier 2 Left Speaker Right Left Right Left – + – + HF HF + – + – + – + – High Frequency High Frequency +2dB +2dB 0dB 0dB LF LF – + – + three. Speaker Angle Adjustment SVA2100, SVA1800, SVA1600 SVA Center The SVA Center terminal cup has an adjustable foot to angle the speaker towa
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SVA1800/SVA2100 OM 7/20/98 12:15 PM Page 6 Troubleshooting If there is no sound from If the system plays at low If you are not bi-wiring your any of the speakers, check volumes but shuts off as system, and there is no out- the following: volume is increased, check put from either the low- or the following: high-frequency drivers, • Receiver/amplifier is on and check the following: a source is playing. • Check all wires and con- • Review proper operation of nections between receiver/ • Make su
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SVA1800/SVA2100 OM 7/20/98 12:15 PM Page 7 Specifications SVA2100 SVA1800 SVA1600 Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response 40Hz – 18kHz (±2dB) 50Hz – 18kHz (±2dB) 50Hz – 18kHz (±2dB) 30Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) 35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) 38Hz – 18kHz (–6dB) Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity 93dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter 92dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter 89dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power** Amplifier Power** Amplifier Power** 300 watts 2
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G N 5 I 0 T A Y SVA1800/SVA2100 OM 7/20/98 12:15 PM Page 8 Declaration of Conformity We, JBL Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK JBL Consumer Products declare in own resopsibility, that the looudspeakers 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797 described in this owner‘s manual are in compliance with 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 technical standards: EN 50 081-1/1992 1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) EN 50 082-1/3.1995 http://www.jbl.com ©
