JBL HT16 New Construction, Painting The Speaker Frame And Grille, Troubleshooting, Speaker Model

NEW CONSTRUCTION

You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:

Speaker Model	Rough-in Frame Kit
HTI6	RIF6
HTI8	RIF8
HTI55	RIF55
HTI6C	RIF6C

Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.

PAINTING THE SPEAKER FRAME AND GRILLE

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JBL HTI Series loudspeakers can be painted to match any decor. If you wish to change their color, the satin finish on the grille and frame will func- tion as a primer coat. Before painting, install the paint shield (in the assembly kit) securely into the recess in the baffle.

This will protect the speaker components and baffle from paint residue.

Use a high-quality spray paint, and apply a thin coat of color.

Be certain the grille per- forations remain free of paint. Filling them with paint will diminish the sound quality.

Note: Gently remove the acoustical foam blanket from the grille before painting. Reat- tach the blanket after the paint has dried.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THERE IS NO SOUND FROM ANY OF THE SPEAKERS:

•Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.

•Check all wires and connec- tions between receiver/ampli- fier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.

•Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.

IF THERE IS NO SOUND COMING FROM ONE SPEAKER:

•Check the “Balance” control on your receiver/amplifier.

•Check all wires and connec- tions between receiver/ampli- fier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.

In multichannel applications, make sure that your receiver or processor has been configured to enable all channels that you are using.

IF THERE IS LOW (OR NO) BASS OUTPUT:

•Make sure the connections to the left and right “Speaker Inputs” have the correct polar- ity (+ and –).

•Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system.

•In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/processor is correctly configured. When using a sub- woofer, make sure the sub- woofer output of the receiver/ processor has been enabled. If no subwoofer is being used, make sure the left and right front and rear speakers have been config-ured as “LARGE.”

See your receiver/processor’s owner’s manual for futher infor- mation on correct speaker con- figuration in Dolby Digital, DTS and other surround-sound modes.

IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS AT LOW VOLUMES BUT SHUTS OFF AS VOLUME IS INCREASED:

•Check all wires and connec- tions between receiver/ampli- fier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.

•If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum-impedance requirements of your receiver/ amplifier.

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