JBL CVR700, CVPD50 manual Installing and Connecting the Equipment, Recommended Placement

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT

Before unpacking and placing the JBL Cinema Vision components, it is impor- tant to select appropriate locations for each component. Make sure that all power switches are turned off and all equipment remains unplugged from AC power until the system is completely installed and connected in order to pre- vent electric shock, or transient signals that may damage equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

•Never attempt to lift the CVPD50 plasma screen by yourself. Always make sure an assistant is available to lift the plasma screen with you.

•Do not block the ventilation holes of the CVR700, and make sure that air can circulate freely around it.

•Read through this manual before begin- ning installation.

•Remember to observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.

Recommended Placement

The JBL Cinema Vision system will provide the best results when installed in a rectangular room, with the screen installed on one of the shorter walls.

The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position. They should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listeners’ ears will be, or they may be angled toward the listeners.

The center channel speaker should be placed slightly behind the front left and right speakers, and no more than 2 feet above or below the tweeters of the left and right speakers. This placement may be obtained by placing the CVPD50 screen, and the left, right and center speakers on a credenza using the included pair of CVTS50 table stands for the left and right CVSAT50 speakers, and the included credenza stand for the CVPD50 screen and CVCEN50 center speaker.

The JBL Cinema Vision speaker system may be used in 5.1- or 7.1-channel appli- cations. Your system includes enough loudspeakers for a 5.1-channel system. Additional pairs of CVSAT50 satellite speakers are available from your JBL dealer or custom installer, along with pairs of CVSAT50 table stands, should you wish to upgrade to a 7.1-channel system.

If desired, a second subwoofer may be added to create a 5.2 or 7.2 system. If so,

connect one end of a Y-adaptor intercon- nect to the Subwoofer Output §, and connect each end to the LFE input of a powered subwoofer.

In 5.1-channel applications, two of the surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position and, ideally, should face each other and be at a level higher than the listeners’ ears. If that is not possible, they may be placed on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. In 7.1-channel applica- tions, place two of the surround speakers in the side positions, and place the two surround back speakers on the rear wall. It is appropriate to configure the CVR700 for either 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for 6.1 channels. When 6.1-chan- nel program material or a 6.1-channel processing mode is in use, material for the surround back channel will be out- putted simultaneously through both

the Surround Back Left and Right Speaker Outputs ¡. Connecting only one loudspeaker to these speaker termi- nals will not only deprive you of the bene- fits of 7.1-channel surround modes, such as Logic 7, but will also interfere with the functioning of EzSet speaker calibration, as described on page 51. It may also put undesirable strain on the surround back amplifier circuits and power supplies.

In Dolby Digital and DTS systems, it is best to aim all of the speakers (except the subwoofer) toward the listening position at about ear-level height. The low-fre- quency material reproduced by the sub- woofer is mostly omnidirectional, and this speaker may be placed in a convenient location in the room. However, bass reproduction will be maximized when the subwoofer is placed in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers. Experiment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening position and moving around the room until the bass reproduction is best. Place the subwoofer in that location.

Wall-Mounting the CVPD50 Plasma Display

Due to its weight and fragility, there are special concerns in wall-mounting the CVPD50 screen. The customer is solely responsible for proper selection of mount- ing hardware not included with the CVPD50 plasma screen, and for proper installation of the wall bracket, including but not limited to the selection of appro- priate weight-bearing supports and proper use of the bracket. JBL disclaims any lia- bility for the selection of mounting hard-

ware and/or bracket installation. Be sure to follow these bracket assembly and installation instructions carefully. If you have any questions or doubts about your ability to correctly wall-mount the CVPD50 plasma display, consult with your authorized JBL dealer or custom installer.

The bracket must be installed in wood studs; there is no wall-anchor option. The slot holes in the bracket are designed to accommodate 16-inch on-center wall studs. See the illustration (Figure 1) for the dimensions of the bracket.

20-1/4"

17-3/4"

16"

Figure 1

The bracket must be installed using four lag bolts, each at least 1/4 inch in diame- ter. Each bolt must be long enough to engage in the stud by at least 2 inches.

In order to avoid splintering the wall studs, it is necessary to drill pilot holes for each lag bolt.

Use a carpenter’s level to ensure that the bracket is installed squarely. You will observe that the bracket uses slotholes to assist you in making adjustments to level the bracket before fully tightening the lag bolts.

Figure 2

Once the bracket has been installed. Two people may carefully lift the CVPD50 screen and lower it onto the bracket so that the two hooks on either side of the bracket engage in the openings on the underside of the CVPD50.

Installing the CVPD50 Plasma Display

On the Included Credenza Stand

If wall-mounting the CVPD50 plasma screen is not convenient or practical, you may prefer to install the CVPD50 on a cre- denza or other sturdy piece of furniture using the included credenza stand. In addition to offering an elegant appear-

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