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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 1
AS5, AS6,
AS8, AS65C
& AS SUB
simple
set-up guide
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been involved in every aspect of musical and film recording and
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you play in your home, car, or office.
We’re confident that the JBL loudspeakers you have
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 2 one. Speaker Placement AS5, AS6, AS8 as front speakers AS5, AS6, AS8 as rear speakers 5 – 6 ft. AS65C in ceiling AS SUB
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM 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 th
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 4 three. Installation The AS Series in-wall speakers properly install these loudspeak- were designed to be easily ers, please contact your dealer installed. However, if you or a qualified installer. are unsure of your ability to Tools Needed Phillips #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Pencil Carpenter’s level Awl AS5, AS6, AS8 Installation Kit Template Speaker frame Thread-forming screws Retainer clips Four mounting brackets Short philli
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM 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
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 6 New Construction ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 1-1/2" Step One: Step Two: Step Three: Remove the grille from the Determine the correct speaker Attach the proper mounting speaker frame. location. brackets, marked and preset at 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4", corre- sponding to the thickness of the dry wall, 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 Drywal
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 7 AS SUB ‡ 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 h
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 8 AS65C ‡ 1-1/2" ‡ 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. Step Four: Step Five: Step Six: Place the frame assembly in Connect the speaker wires to Loosen the three phillips head the speaker. screws on the frame until the the wall. locking tabs turn inward. Step Seven: Step Eight: Screw down each of the three Replace the metal grille. philli
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 9 Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille AS Series loudspeakers can be This will protect the speaker Note: Gently remove the painted to match any style of components and baffle from acoustical foam blanket from decor. If you wish to change paint residue. the grille before painting. their color, the satin finish on Use a high-quality spray paint, Reattach the blanket after the the grille and frame will func- and apply a thin coat of color. paint has
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM 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 con
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 11 Specifications SYSTEM AS5 AS6 AS65C 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 (HxWxD**): 11 x 7-1/2 x 2-5/8" 13 x 7-1/2 x 2-3/4" 8-1/8 (dia.) x 2-
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AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 12 Declaration of Conformity We, JBL Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeakers described in this owner’s manual are in compliance JBL Consumer Products with technical standards: EN 50 081-1/1992 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797 EN 50 082-1/3.1995 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com 1996 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is a regis
