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JBL Project K2 S9800 Owner's Manual
JBL Project K2 S9800 Owner's Manual

JBL Project K2 S9800 Owner's Manual

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K2 manual v11 approved
CHAPTER 1
P re f a c e
J B L wishes to thank you for selecting a
P roject K2 S9800 loudspeaker system.
It represents the sum total of our re-
search and developmental efforts in
sound reproduction over the last half
c e n t u r y. We have labored to create a
loudspeaker system with no acoustical
or electrical limitations whatsoever.
While the P roject K2 S9800 l o u d-
speaker is itself a new development,
the goal behind it goes right back to
the earliest days of the original James
B. Lansing Sound Company.
But it is your listening pleasure that
ultimately determines how successful
we are in this endeavor. It is solely in
the interest of ensuring a perfect listen-
ing experience that we ask you to
faithfully follow the set-up and opera-
tion procedures outlined in the P ro j e c t
K2 S9800 Owner's Refere n c e.
This manual exists for several purpos-
es. As your owner's manual, it contains
all necessary background information
and detailed instructions for setting up
your P roject K2 S9800 l o u d s p e a k e r
system, including unpacking the loud-
s p e a k e r, selecting the correct location,
speaker wire, wiring scheme and
amplification, and connecting it up to
its associated electronics. This infor-
mation will be found in Chapters 4
through 8. In addition, we have includ-
ed a detailed description of your
P roject K2 S9800 l o u d s p e a k e r s
(Chapter 3) so that you may become
thoroughly acquainted with its unique
design and technological features.
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Project K2 S9800
Although physically and materially
imposing, the set-up procedure of the
P roject K2 loudspeaker system is rela-
tively simple. We strongly urge you to
read this manual thoroughly before you
begin, and consult it frequently
throughout the process. Considerations
must be made in placing the speakers;
their stature makes it imperative that
you become familiar with the entire
set-up process in advance.
Also, we believe that the historical and
technical information included will add
immeasurably to your total enjoyment
of the loudspeaker system. As a loud-
s p e a k e r, P roject K2 S9800 is unparal-
leled in the field of sound reproduction.
The story and principles behind it are
an interesting, informative and fitting
precursor to a lifetime of musical
e n j o y m e n t .

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Summary of Contents for JBL Project K2 S9800

  • Page 1 P roject K2 S9800 l o u d s p e a k e r system, including unpacking the loud- s p e a k e r, selecting the correct location,...
  • Page 2 12/4/01 12:10 PM CHAPTER 2 Legacy-the historical development of the JBL P r o j e c t l o u d s p e a ke r s Of those few who seek perfection in sound reproduction, only a handful have actually achieved it.
  • Page 3 "It isn't easy, but that's the way it is d o n e . " The R a n ge r- Pa rag o n , JBL's second P ro j e c t system, was the first serious attempt at a reflecting speaker system, and broke ground in the new concept of stereo imaging.
  • Page 4 . Despite its power and sophistication, P roject K2 S9800 is a marriage of tradi- tion and technology. It reflects the design, engineering and manufacturing expertise derived and refined through...
  • Page 5 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 5 Figure 1...
  • Page 6 . See Fi g u re 1 The P roject K2 S9800 t r a n s d u c e r / enclosure arrangement represents the best possible balance of the various...
  • Page 7 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 7 Figure 2 Figure 3...
  • Page 8 Aluminum or Titanium, thanks to its higher stiff n e s s - to-mass ratio. This diaphragm is dusted with Aquaplas™, JBL's proven acousti- cal damping material, to reduce breakup and smooth out natural response irregularities.
  • Page 9 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 9 435Be Figure 4 045Be Figure 5...
  • Page 10 Enclosures are finished with a high- gloss polyurethane lacquer. Base and Fe e t P ro j e c t K2 S9800 terminates in a mas- sive base consisting of 3 layers of dif- ferent panels along with specially designed stainless steel spiked feet.
  • Page 11 P roject K2 S9800 s y s t e m . Because of the bulk and weight of this l o u d s p e a k e r, at least two people are...
  • Page 12 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 12 Figure 6...
  • Page 13 P roject K2 S9800, they assume a new level of criticality. The P roject K2 S9800 l o u d s p e a k e r s are internally wired with proprietary high quality copper Monster Cable specially designed for JBL.
  • Page 14 P roject K2 S9800 will pick up all inefficiencies and distortion in an amplifier system. For full-range opera- tion, the P roject K2 S9800 s y s t e m should not be used with an amplifier/receiver of less than 100 watts.
  • Page 15 C o n s i d e r a t i o n s The P roject K2 S9800 l o u d s p e a k e r system is designed to be less aff e c t e d by room acoustics than conventional imaging systems.
  • Page 16 Do not set up the P roject K2 S9800 system directly on a ceramic tile floor; the concentrated weight might cause the tiles to crack. Page 16...
  • Page 17 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 17 Project K2 S9800 Figure 7...
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 8 Project K2 S9800 Switch Operations See Fi g u re 8. The K2 S9800 has 3 switches mounted on the network panel on the rear of the enclosure. The switches are covered by an access plate which is easily removed by unscrewing the 2 knurled mounting screws.
  • Page 19 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 19 Figure 8...
  • Page 20 I m p o r t a n t : Turn all amplifiers off before connecting or disconnecting P roject K2 S9800 l o u d s p e a k e r s . Making connections while an amplifier...
  • Page 21 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 21 Figure 9...
  • Page 22 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 22 Project K2 S9800 Figure 10...
  • Page 23 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM Page 23 Figure 11...
  • Page 24 Caution: If the amplifiers are connect- ed to the P roject K2 S9800 l o u d s p e a k- ers in the bi-wire or bi-amp mode with Page 24...
  • Page 25 Amplifier polarity mark- ings may not ensure correct polarity c o n n e c t i o n s . The Woofer Grille: The grilles on the P roject K2 S9800 loudspeaker system have been designed for maximum acoustical Page 25 t r a n s p a r e n c y.
  • Page 26 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM CHAPTER 9 Project K2 S9800 Care and Maintenance The Project K2 S9800 loudspeaker system is finished in a lacquer and requires no maintenance other than an occasional dusting with a soft, dry, lint-free cotton cloth.
  • Page 27 If the prob- lem remains in the same speaker, then the fault is in the loudspeaker. In this event, consult the Project K2 S9800 specialist dealer for assistance. If the problem appears in the opposite speaker, the cause is in another com- ponent or cable.
  • Page 28 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM CHAPTER 11 The Project K2 S9800 Register In purchasing a Project K2 S9800 loudspeaker system, one has joined a privileged group of music lovers who have sought, and finally found, a sys- tem that will reproduce sound to a level of perfection of which no other system in the world is capable.
  • Page 29 K2 manual v11 approved 12/4/01 12:10 PM CHAPTER 12 Project K2 S9800 Specifications Power Handling: Frequency Response: Low Frequency Extension: Sensitivity: Nominal Impedance: Crossover Frequency: Low Frequency Driver: High Frequency Driver: Ultra-High Frequency Driver Dimensions: Weight: Page 29 Project K2 S9800...
  • Page 30 ©Copyright 2001 JBL Incorporated JBL Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 JBLis a registered trademark of JBL, Inc. Monster Cable is a registered trademark of Monster Cable Products, Inc. Aquaplas and SonoGlass are registered trade- marks of JBL, Inc.