Installation Instructions; Connecting To The Amplifier - JBL STUDIO 2 6IC Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Do
not use
the tweetar-mountlng bafHe as a handle to
move, carry or
position
the speaker. Doing so can damage the
bafHe. SUch damage Is not covered by
the
speaker's warranty.
JBL architectural speakers are extremely easy to install. However, if you
are unable to understand and follow the instructions in this manual clearly
and fully, or if you are unsure of your ability to install these loudspeakers
properly, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer.
WARNING: HARMAN International assumes
no responsibility for improper installation of
hardware or for any personal injuries or product
damages resulting from Improper Installation or a
fallen loudspeaker. '
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. . JBL Studio 2 In-Ceiling Architectural loudspeaker
.Instruction Manual .
CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER
CAUTION: REMOVE POWER
You must connect
the
speaker wires before the speaker is fully
Installed. To protect the audio system and yourself from damage
or Injury through accidental electrical shorting and surges during
Installation, tum all audio system power OFF before beginning the
speaker Installation.
Speaker Wire
Use high-quality speaker wire to obtain the best performance from your
J8L in-ceiling speakers.
• For wire lengths of less than 50 ft (15m), use at least 16-gauge
speaker wire.
• For wire lengths between 50 ft and 100 ft (15m - 30m), use at least
12-gauge speaker wire.
• For wire lengths of greater than 100 ft (30m), use at least 1 0-gauge
speaker wire.
Note: All speaker wires must comply with all local building and safety
codes for use in in-ceiling applications.
Making Connections
Connect each channel's positive(+} terminal on the back of the amplifier
or receiver to the positive (red} terminal on the corresponding speaker;
connect each channel's negative(-} terminal on the back of the amplifier
or receiver to the negative (black} terminal on the corresponding speaker.
Do not reverse polarities (that is, do not connect + to-, or- to +) when
making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished
bass response.
Negative Terminal
(Black)
Positive Terminal
(Red)
Press down on the post to open the hole; insert the bare end of the wire
into the hole and release the post to secure the wire.
CAUTION: To avoid
short
circuits that may damage your
equipment, be certain that
positive
and negative wire strands
do
not touch each other and do
not
touch metal parts
such
as the
speaker frame.
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