JBL S-CTR manual E a K E R P L a C E M E N T, E a K E R C O N N E C T I O N S Specification S

S P E A K E R P L A C E M E N T

Proper placement of the	loudspeakers. Use these	The Studio Series S-CENTER
speakers is an important step	placement recommendations	loudspeaker is video-
in obtaining the most realistic	as a guide. Slight variations	shielded and can safely be
soundstage possible. These	will not diminish your	placed near a television.
recommendations are for the	listening pleasure.
optimum placement of the
		The S-CENTER is designed
	0-2 ft.	to complement all of the
		Studio Series loudspeakers.
		It is the ideal way to
		re-create the cinematic
		experience in your home.

S P E A K E R C O N N E C T I O N S

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

			S-CENTER
		Description:	3-Way dual 5" center
Maximum Recommended			150W
	Amplifier Power*:
	Nominal Impedance:		8 Ohms
	Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):		91dB
Frequency		Response (–3dB):	75Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies:			800, 3200Hz
High-Frequency Transducer:			1" Pure-titanium dome, with rubber surround,
			shielded; Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™ (EOS)
			waveguide
	Midrange Transducer:		4" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated cellulose fiber)
			cone, rubber surround, shielded; Linear Field
			Proximity™ (LFP) bezel

CONNECTION TIPS

Speakers and electronics terminals have corre- sponding (+) and (–) terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the amplifier. Wiring “out of phase” results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor

– +

– +

CENTER

Low-Frequency Transducer:	5-1/4" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated cellulose fiber)
	cone, rubber surround, SFG™, magnetic shorting
	rings, high-temp oversized Kapton® voice coil,
	HeatScape™ motor structure, cast-aluminum
	baskets, shielded
Baffles:	Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Port:	FreeFlow™ flared
Network:	Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
Terminals:	All-metal, gold-plated 5-way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D):	7-7/8" x 20-1/2" x 9"
	200mm x 521mm x 229mm

stereo image.

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

If there is no sound from	connections between
any of the speakers:	receiver/amplifier
• Check that receiver/	and speakers.
amplifier is on and that	• Make sure all wires are
a source is playing.	connected. Make sure none
• Review proper operation	of the speaker wires are
of your receiver/amplifier.	frayed, cut or punctured.
	• If more than one pair of
If the system plays at low	main speakers is being
volumes but shuts off as	used, check the minimum
volume is increased:	impedance requirements of
• Check all wires and	your receiver/amplifier.

Speaker Outputs

If there is no sound from the center speaker:

•Make sure that your receiver’s “Center-Channel” mode is in the ”Normal“ or ”Wide“ position. If it is in the ”Phantom“ position, the center speaker will not play.

•Check all connections between processor/amplifier and the center speaker.

Weight:

Declaration of Conformity

We, JBL Europe A/S

Kongevejen 194B

DK-3460 Birkerød

DENMARK

declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeaker

described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with

technical standards:

EN 50081-1:1992

EN 50082-1:1992

15lbs, 6.8kgs

*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.

Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice but will always meet or exceed original specifications unless otherwise stated.

Steen Michaelsen

JBL Europe A/S

Birkerød. DENMARK. 8/99