JBL SCS138 manual A D, I S

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R E A D

T H I S !

Important Safety Precautions!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product

Active (Powered) Products:

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only

19. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when and as recommended by the manu-

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

facturer.

ensure reliable operation of the product

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

 

10. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the

and to protect it from overheating, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

these openings must not be blocked or

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a

covered. The openings should never be

 

 

 

 

 

 

do not remove the grounding plug

 

 

damp cloth for cleaning.

blocked by placing the product on a bed,

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the power cord, or use any plug

 

 

11. Attachments. Do not use attachments

sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or extension cord that does not have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not recommended by the product

product should not be placed in a built-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a grounding plug provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

installation such as a bookcase or rack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make certain that the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC outlet is properly grounded.

 

 

12. Replacement Parts. When replacement

unless proper ventilation is provided or the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions have been

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use an adapter plug

 

 

parts are required, be sure the service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adhered to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with this product.

 

 

technician has used replacement parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make certain that the proper space (more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lightning flash with arrowhead

 

 

specified by the manufacturer or that have

 

 

 

 

 

 

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

 

 

the same characteristics as the original

than 10cm) is provided both above and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

intended to alert the user to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

presence of uninsulated “dangerous

 

 

part. Unauthorized substitutions may result

below the unit for ventilation. If the

 

 

 

 

 

 

voltage” within the product’s enclosure

 

 

in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

amplifier will be installed in a cabinet or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that may be of sufficient magnitude to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

constitute a risk of electric shock to

 

 

13. Safety Check. Upon completion of any

other enclosed area, make certain that

 

 

 

 

 

 

persons.

 

 

 

 

 

there is sufficient air movement within the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service or repairs to this product, ask the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The exclamation point within an

 

 

cabinet, with means provided for hot air to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service technician to perform safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

equilateral triangle is intended to alert

 

 

exit and for cool air to be brought in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the user to the presence of important

 

 

checks to determine that the product is in

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating and maintenance (servicing)

 

 

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

proper operating condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

instructions in the literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

accompanying the appliance.

 

 

14. Feet/Spikes. When positioning, or

top of the unit or place objects directly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over them. Remember, power amplifiers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

moving this product ensure that is lifted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

generate heat, and the heatsink fins and

 

 

 

 

 

General:

 

 

 

 

 

rather than dragged across any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ventilation slots that form part of the

 

 

 

 

 

1. Unpacking: Check the product

carefully.

floor/mounting surface. This will avoid any

 

 

 

 

cabinet are specially designed to remove

 

 

 

 

 

damage to the floor/mounting surface.

 

 

 

 

If it has been damaged in transit,

report the

this heat. Placing other electronic

 

 

 

 

 

Attention! Products and/or product feet

 

 

 

 

damage immediately by calling your dealer

equipment near these heat-dissipation

 

 

 

 

 

constructed of rubber or plastics may, in

 

 

 

 

and/or the shipping company that

systems may possibly affect the long term

 

 

 

 

 

seldom cases, react chemically and

 

 

 

 

delivered it.

 

 

 

 

 

reliability of both your amplifier

and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discolor treated or non-treated wooden

 

 

 

 

2. Connections: Whenever changing, con-

objects placed above it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surfaces if positioned without protection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

necting or disconnecting signal or power

Do not place CDs, record

jackets,

owner’s

 

 

 

 

 

15. Warranty: The following conditions may

 

 

 

 

cables etc., always turn off all equipment.

manuals or other paper on top of

or

 

 

 

 

 

result in a void product warranty:

 

 

 

 

This prevents transients from entering the

beneath the unit or in between

products

 

 

 

 

 

a. the manufacturers serial number is

 

 

 

 

equipment and prevents electrical energy

containing amplifiers in a stack. This will

 

 

 

 

 

from reaching you. Keep all connections

 

removed or forged.

block the air flow, causing degraded

 

 

 

 

out of the reach of children. Before moving

b. if repairs and/or modifications and/or

performance and a possible fire hazard.

 

 

 

 

the unit, be certain to disconnect any

 

other treatments/tunings have been

20. Power Sources. This product should be

 

 

 

 

 

interconnection cords with other

 

carried out by non-authorized personnel

 

 

 

 

 

 

operated only from the type of power

 

 

 

 

 

components, and make certain that you

 

or accessories/supplements are

 

 

 

 

 

source indicated on the marking label. If

 

 

 

 

 

disconnect any powered units from the AC

 

attached, which are not approved by

 

 

 

 

 

you are not sure of the type of power

 

 

 

 

 

outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer/importer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supply to your home, consult your product

 

 

 

 

 

3. Read Instructions. All the safety and

16. Warranty: The following items are not

 

 

 

 

dealer or local power company. For

 

 

 

 

operating instructions should be read

covered by the product warranty:

products intended to operate from battery

 

 

 

 

before the product is operated.

a. Damage caused by inappropriate

power, or other sources, refer to the

 

 

 

 

4. Retain Instructions. The safety and ope-

 

handling despite clear instructions

operating instructions.

 

 

 

 

rating instructions should be retained for

 

provided in the owners manual.

21. Grounding or Polarization. This product

 

 

 

 

future reference.

 

 

 

 

 

b. Damage to mechanical parts (such as

may be equipped with a polarized

 

 

 

 

5. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the pro-

 

record-/playback heads, moving rubber

alternating-current line plug (a plug having

 

 

 

 

duct and in the operating instructions

 

and plastic parts and fuses) as well as

one blade wider than the other). This plug

 

 

 

 

should be adhered to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

results of normal wear and tear.

will fit into the power outlet only one way.

 

 

 

 

6. Follow Instructions. All operating and

c. Damage caused by external action or

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to

 

 

 

 

use instructions should be followed.

 

influence.

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

 

 

 

 

7. Water and Moisture. The product should

d. Damage caused by miss-use by user.

reversing the plug. If the plug should still

 

 

 

 

 

fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace

 

 

 

 

 

not be used near water – for example, near

e. Damage caused by excessive electrical

 

 

 

 

your obsolete outlet.

 

 

 

 

a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry

 

mains supply voltage or lightning strike.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

 

 

 

 

tub, in a wet basement, or near a

f. Damage caused by fire, water or smoke.

polarized plug.

 

 

 

 

 

swimming pool, and the like.

 

 

 

 

g. Damage known to buyer prior to

22. Power-Cord Protection.

Power-supply

 

 

 

 

 

8. Accessories. To ensure proper operation

 

 

 

 

 

purchase.

cords should be routed so

that they are not

 

 

 

 

 

and to avoid the potential for safety

 

 

 

 

 

h. Damage caused by professional employ-

likely to be walked on or pinched by items

 

 

 

 

 

hazards, place the unit on a firm and level

 

 

 

 

 

ment of home entertainment products

placed upon or against them, paying parti-

 

 

 

 

 

surface. When placing the unit on a shelf,

 

 

 

 

 

 

(e.g. for catering trade, restaurants,

cular attention to cords at plugs, con-

 

 

 

 

 

be certain that the shelf and any mounting

 

 

 

 

 

 

public address or infinite loop

venience receptacles, and the point where

 

 

 

 

 

hardware can support the product’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

announcement use etc.)

they exit from the product.

To avoid safety

 

 

 

 

 

weight. Do not place this product on an

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. Specifications: All product specifica-

hazards, use only the power

cord supplied

 

 

 

 

 

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

 

 

 

 

with your unit. If a replacement cord is

 

 

 

 

 

table. The product may fall, causing

tions/features are subject to change

 

 

 

 

used, make certain that it is of a similar

 

 

 

 

 

serious injury to a child or adult, and

without notification.

 

 

 

 

gauge. We do not recommend using

 

 

 

 

 

serious damage to the product. Use only

Passive Products:

 

 

 

 

extension cords with this product. As with

 

 

 

 

 

with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

18. Amplifiers: Amplifiers used to drive

 

 

 

 

all electrical devices, do not run power

 

 

 

 

 

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold

 

 

 

 

these units must deliver a sufficient output

cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy

 

 

 

 

 

with the product. Any mounting of the

 

 

 

 

 

power. A lack of output power may lead to

objects on power cords. Damaged power

 

 

 

 

 

product should follow the manufacturer’s

 

 

 

 

amplifier-clipping, which causes damage

cords should be replaced immediately, by a

 

 

 

 

 

instructions, and should use a mounting

 

 

 

 

not covered by guarantee.

qualified service technician, with cords

 

 

 

 

 

accessory recommended by the

 

 

 

 

 

 

meeting factory specifications. When

 

 

 

 

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manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

disconnecting the power cord from an AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model SCS138 A D I SB L C L U D E DSupport leg to aim it toward Front SpeakersSurround Speakers Wall-Mounting U N T I N G O P T I O N SSatellites and Surrounds On shelves On the wall. Wall bracketsE a K E R C O N N E C T I O N S Connection TipsDolby* Pro Logic* Non-Digital Speaker Level OUTOutput or subwoofer output When using the LFE input, Use this installation method for Preamp line- level outputOutput, or a volume-controlled Important Do not use To connect the line-level Processors. Note If yourVolume A S EU B L E S H O O T I N G Declaration of Conformity SCS 138 Center Specification SSCS 138 Satellite SCS 138 Active Subwoofer

SCS138 specifications

The JBL SCS138 is a compact, high-performance satellite speaker system that is designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience for both home theater enthusiasts and music lovers. With its sleek design and advanced technology, the SCS138 embodies JBL's long-standing commitment to quality and innovation.

One of the main features of the JBL SCS138 is its superior sound quality. The speaker system is equipped with a 2.5-inch polycellulose driver that provides impressive clarity and detail across a wide frequency range. This ensures that the listener enjoys accurate reproduction of vocals, instruments, and sound effects, bringing movies and music to life in an immersive way. Coupled with a high-frequency driver, the SCS138 delivers crisp treble and a balanced mid-range, ensuring a full and rich sound profile.

The SCS138 is designed to be versatile and user-friendly. Its compact size allows for easy placement in various environments, whether on bookshelves, mounted on walls, or integrated into a more extensive home theater setup. The speakers are also equipped with keyhole mounts, making it simple to install them wherever desired. This flexibility makes the SCS138 a popular choice for those looking to create a premium audio experience without compromising their living space.

Another noteworthy feature of the JBL SCS138 is its durability. Built with high-quality materials, the speakers are designed to withstand the rigors of regular use while maintaining optimal sound performance. The stylish finish complements any interior decor, seamlessly blending into both modern and classic settings.

In terms of connectivity, the JBL SCS138 offers compatibility with various audio systems, making it an ideal addition to any home theater setup. The system can be easily integrated with AV receivers, soundbars, and other audio components. Additionally, the speakers can be paired with a subwoofer for an enhanced low-end response, creating a more powerful and dynamic audio experience.

The JBL SCS138 also benefits from advanced acoustic technologies that help to optimize sound delivery. These include a built-in passive crossover that manages frequencies for improved clarity and a consistent listening experience, regardless of the volume level. This technology not only enhances overall sound quality but also preserves the integrity of the audio signal, ensuring you hear your favorite tracks just as the artist intended.

Overall, the JBL SCS138 represents an excellent option for anyone looking to elevate their audio experience, combining performance, style, and versatility in one compact package. Whether used for movies, music, or gaming, the SCS138 delivers outstanding sound quality that brings every detail to life, making it a worthwhile investment for any audio enthusiast.
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