JBL P36AW manual Speaker Placement, Wall-Mounting, For stereo-only applications

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations are for the optimal placement of the loud- speakers. Use these placement recommendations as a guide. Slight variations will not diminish your listening pleasure.

The P36AW loudspeakers are video-shielded and can safely be placed near a television.

The loudspeakers are weather- resistant and may be used either indoors or outdoors, such as in a patio area. As noted below, when using the speakers outdoors, we recommend mounting them under

an overhang, such as roof eaves, for added protection. Because they are resistant to moisture, the speakers are also appropriate for mounting in a bathroom, although not inside a bathtub or shower stall.

For stereo-only applications:

Less than 6 – 8 feet

More than 6 – 8 feet

For home theater applications:

0-2 ft.

This placement provides a wide spread in sound, supplemented by the center channel speaker.

Although these loudspeakers are designed as a mirrored pair, the decision as to which one is left or right will depend on the amount of space left between them.

A wider stereo image is presented with the tweeter/midrange array outboard, and a tighter image is presented with the array inboard.

WALL-MOUNTING

Do not attempt to mount these speakers on a ceiling, on the underside of roof eaves or in a shower stall.

The P36AW loudspeakers may be positioned on the wall either hori- zontally or vertically. The grille logo on each speaker may be rotated depending on how the speaker is positioned. Gently pull the logo away from the grille slightly, rotate it to the desired position, and let go. The logo will snap back into place.

When mounted vertically, the tweeter array may be positioned either up or down, depending on the height of the placement. If the speakers will be above ear level, the tweeter array should be posi- tioned down, preferably no more than two feet above ear level. If the speakers will be mounted very low, it may be best to position the tweeter array upward so that it will be no more than two feet below ear level.

The enclosures are specially designed to angle the speakers toward the listener when mounted flush against the wall.

When mounting the speakers out- doors, we recommend that you place them under an overhang, such as roof eaves, for added pro- tection, and that you use two of the supplied special angle-mount screws per speaker, which angle the speakers downward at a greater-than-usual angle, facilitat- ing water drainage.

NOTE: When using the enclosed angle-mount screws, always use the top two screw locations appro- priate for the specific mounting orientation of your P36AW. Refer- ring to the enclosed installation template, screw locations (1) and

(2)are to be used when mounting the speaker horizontally so that these locations are on top. To mount the loudspeakers vertically, use locations (2) and (4) or loca- tions (1) and (3), depending on the mounting orientation. Do not mount the speaker upside down – with screw locations (3) and (4) on

top – because it won’t be able to lock onto the screw heads. Remember that the JBL logo on the tweeter/mid faceplate can be

	Roof eave
	Supplied Angle-Mount Screw
	(When using angle-mount screws,
	always utilize the top
	two screw holes on the
	P36AW, depending on
Wall	mounting orientation.)
	Horizontal mounting:
	Use screwholes (1) and (2).
	Vertical mounting: Use
	screwholes (1) and (3), or (2)
	(4), whichever are uppermost.
	Supplied Rubber Pad

rotated with choice of speaker position (vertical or horizontal).

At least one screw per speaker should be installed in a wooden wall stud. Select an appropriate wall anchor for the other screw.

If the special angle-mount screws are not being used, size 10 screws of at least 1-1/2" in length are rec- ommended. If the screws are used in drywall or other surfaces inca- pable of holding the screw by itself, selection of proper anchors is essential. The customer is solely responsible for proper selection and installation of screws, anchors and other installation hardware. Further installation details are included on the installation template.