TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from any of the speakers:
•Check that receiver/ampli- fier is on and that a source is playing.
•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 connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers.
•Make sure no wires are touching other wires or terminals and creating a short circuit.
•Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
•In Dolby* Digital or DTS® modes, make sure that the receiver/processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled.
•Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker in question with one of the other speakers that is working correctly. Turn everything back on, and determine whether the problem has followed the speakers, or has remained in the same channel. If the problem is in the same channel, the source of the problem is most likely with your receiver or
amplifier, and you should consult the owner’s manual for that product for further information. If the problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further assistance or, if that is not possible, visit www.jbl.com for further information.
If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased:
•Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier 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.
If there is no (or low) bass output:
•Make sure the polarities (+ and
•Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system for use with digital “.1” surround formats.
If there is no sound from the surround speakers:
•Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching each other.
•Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier and its surround sound features.
•Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a surround sound mode. If it is not, check to see whether your receiver/ amplifier has other surround modes you may use.
•In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/ processor is configured so that the surround speakers are enabled.
•Review the operation of your DVD player and the jacket of your DVD to make sure that the DVD features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS mode, and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD player’s menu and the DVD disc’s menu.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours
72500
France
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards:
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Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
PRO SOUND COMES HOME™
JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA, phone
www.jbl.com
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JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
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*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Mylar and Kapton are registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
**The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.
