JBL CONTROL NOW AW manual Placement, Stereo, Home Theater

PLACEMENT

JBL Control NOW speakers are perhaps the most flexible and versatile loud- speakers ever developed. There are numerous mounting options. The JBL Control NOW speaker can be wall-mounted or corner-mounted, sit on a shelf or be used with floor stands. Two, three or four speakers can be joined together to create loudspeaker solutions for virtually any application.

•Use single units as shelf, stand- or wall-mounted speakers in traditional stereo or home theater applications.

•Join two speakers together to form a visually striking array in single-channel applications or as a single-point stereo or surround speaker such as rear surround left and rear surround right.

•Connect three speakers around an outer corner and send full-range sound throughout two adjacent rooms.

•Suspend four JBL Control NOW speakers from the ceiling, using standard ceiling-fan hardware and the optional pole-mount bracket (not included). Configure each four-speaker array for use as a single-channel or single-point stereo.

This owner's guide will cover the installation and wiring procedures for each mounting option. Simply decide how you will mount and use the speakers, and then follow the instructions for your specific application.

Please note that while the JBL Control NOW AW speaker is an all-weather outdoor loudspeaker, it is not waterproof. The speaker should not be submerged or directly exposed to water, ice, snow or sustained moisture. JBL Control NOW speakers are designed for indoor use only.

STEREO

Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey your room and think about placement. Keep the following points in mind, and use Figure 1 as a guide:

•For best results, place the speakers 6'– 8' (1.5m– 2.5m) apart.

•Position each speaker so that the tweeter is directed toward the listening area.

•Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner.

•Refer to the “Home Theater” section at right if you also plan to use the speakers for home theater reproduction.

HOME THEATER

For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, along either side of the television monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them near a CRT TV without worrying about the field distorting the TV picture.

For surround-channel use, place speakers in corners, on the wall, on bookshelves or on stands alongside the listening position. Final placement depends on room acoustics, availability of space and your listening preference.

In 6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind the listening position, as shown in Figure 2.

NOTE: A JBL powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks. Contact your JBL dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application.

Left		Right
Front	Center	Front	JBL
Channel		Channel
	Channel		Subwoofer
			(optional)

	Couch
Left		Right
Surround		Surround
Channel		Channel
Left Rear	Center Rear	Right Rear
Channel	Channel	Channel

Figure 2. This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan. Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.

Left	Right
Channel	Channel

Listening Position

Figure 1. Experiment with speaker placement to obtain the best bass level and stereo imaging in your room.

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