JBL Professional WEM-1 manual Connections

CONNECTIONS

NOTES: For the sake of simplicity, throughout this manual the term “source” is used when describing connections and operation. This would apply to any device such as an A/V receiver, audio component, computer or portable music player.

The JBL On Air WEM-1 may be connected to your source in several ways. First, determine how you would like to use the WEM-1; then follow the setup instructions for that application.

Audio sources that can be used in this application may be an A/V receiver or audio receiver, a portable audio player, or a computer featuring a sound card. First, determine whether your source contains RCA-type preamp outputs for the front/main channels or only speaker wire outputs. On an A/V or audio receiver, the preamp outputs are usually indicated by RCA-type jacks on

the back of the receiver labeled as “pre-out” (please refer to your source’s owner’s manual to confirm whether it includes preamp outputs). If your source includes these RCA-type outputs, follow the steps in Connection Option A.

If your source features only speaker wire outputs, follow steps in Connection Option B. If your receiver does not feature either type of outputs for the front/main channels, it cannot be used with the WEM-1.

Connection Option A

Connecting using the preamp outputs on your source: NOTE: Make sure the power is turned off on all components.

Step 1.

Connect the interconnect cable (included) to the left and right front/main preamp outputs, zone 2 outputs or REC outputs, and the inputs on the transmitter module ￿, as shown in Figure 1.

Source

Front/Main/Second Room

Preamp Outputs

R L

Figure 1.

Step 2.

Place the receiver module in the desired location in your home near an AC outlet, as it needs to plug into the wall.

Step 3.

Connect speaker wire (not included) to the push terminals on the receiver module ￿ and to the connectors on your speakers, as shown in Figure 2. Please note that speaker wire features some form of a polarity indicator to help distinguish its two conductors. Use this polarity indicator to ensure that you are connecting the positive (+) terminal on one speaker to the positive (+) terminal on the other, and the negative (–) to the negative (–).

Right Speaker Left Speaker

Figure 2.

Step 4.

Plug the transmitter module and receiver module into the wall outlets, using the power supply and correct power cord. Make sure the antennas ￿￿ are extended upward.

Step 5.

Make sure the ID Code setting on the transmitter ￿is set to the same setting as that on the receiver ￿. See page 5 for more information on ID codes. If necessary, configure your receiver to activate the preamp level outputs for the main/front channels (consult your source’s owner’s manual for specific instructions).

When connected properly, the LED on the front of the receiver should be red when first plugged in. When a button on the remote is pressed, the LED should flash green until the transmitter and receiver “lock in.” It will then also light in solid green. This LED will light in orange if the local input on the receiver is selected (see page 5 under “Local Input” for more details).

Connection Option B

Connecting using the speaker-level outputs from your receiver:

NOTE: Make sure power is turned off on all components.

Step 1.

Connect the speaker wire to the receiver’s speaker outputs and the inputs on the transmitter module ￿, as shown in Figure 3.

Receiver

Figure 3.

Step 2.

Place the receiver module in the desired location in your home near an AC outlet, as it needs to plug into the wall.

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