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SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 1
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SCS120
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 system you have chosen will
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SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 2 read first! Important Safety Precautions! never be blocked by placing the 16. Overloading. Do not overload CAUTION product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other wall outlets, extension cords, or similar surface. This product should integral convenience receptacles, as RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK not be placed in a built-in installa- this can result in a risk of fire or DO NOT OPEN tion such as a bookcase or rack electric shock. CAUTION: To prevent electric sh
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SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 3 included Two satellite speakers. One 150-watt powered One sat20 center speaker with subwoofer. removable wall-mounting bracket. One pair of sat20 surround speakers with removable wall-mounting brackets. features • Dolby* Digital Ready • Adjustable, removable wall- • Recessed wire channels on mounting brackets (for use satellites and surrounds • 2-way satellite and surround with surround speakers) speakers with 3/4" titanium • Diffraction-limiti
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SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 4 one. Speaker Placement Satellites Center Subwoofer 0-2 ft. Surround Speakers 5 Ð 6 ft. Mounting Options Satellites On shelves. On the wall. Optional bracket. On optional stands. Part No. SFX20BKT, or Part No. FS10/20. SFX20BKTWHT (white). FS10/20WHT (white). Surrounds On shelves. Wall-mounted. Brackets and On optional stands. hardware included.
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SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 5 two. Speaker Connections Connection Tips For satellites, thread speaker Separate and strip the ends of identically: (+) on the speaker wire through the hole in the the speaker wire as shown. to (+) on the amplifier and (–) bottom of the speaker, then Speakers and electronics ter- on the speaker to (–) on the feed it through the recessed minals have corresponding (+) amplifier. Wiring “out of phase” wire channel. and (–) terminals. It is impor- r
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SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 6 Line level Left Front
Center
Right Front
sat20 Speaker sat20
+ – + + – – Subwoofer Input Note: Some receivers/ R L amplifiers have a single Receiver (mono) subwoofer output. In Front
Front
Subwoofer
this case, it is recommended Left Right Out + – that you use a “Y”-connector – + (not included) to maximize R L Rear
Rear
the subwoofer’s performance. Left Center Right + – + – – + Left
R
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SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 7 Troubleshooting If there is no sound from Make sure none of the • Make sure that the sub- any of the speakers, check speaker wires are frayed, cut, woofer is plugged into an the following: or punctured. active electrical outlet. • Powered subwoofer is • Receiver/amplifier is on and If the system plays at low plugged in and is either in a source is playing. volumes but shuts off as the “On” or “Auto” position. • Powered subwoofer is volume is incr
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G N 5 I 0 T A Y SCS120 Simply Cinema OM 7/20/98 12:39 PM Page 8 JBL Consumer Products 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) 1997 JBL, Incorporated. JBL and Simply Cinema © are registered trademarks of JBL, Incorporated. *Trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Printed in USA 2/97 Part No. SCS1200M A Harman International Company R E B A E R L S E C
