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JBL Control Control Now Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® CONTROL ® SERIES JBL CONTROL NOW ™ JBL CONTROL NOW ™ OWNER’S GUIDE ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STAND-MOUNTING ........17 FOUR-SPEAKER-ARRAY INSTALLATION ....18 UNPACKING THE BRACKET AND CABLE KIT .

  • Page 3: Placement

    PLACEMENT JBL Control NOW speakers are perhaps the most fl exible and versatile loud- speakers ever developed. There are numerous mounting options. The JBL Control NOW speaker can be wall-mounted or corner-mounted, sit on a shelf or be used with fl oor stands. Two, three or four speakers can be joined together to create loudspeaker solutions for virtually any application.

  • Page 4: Wall Surface-Mounting

    1. Run the wiring to the location desired for mounting the JBL Control NOW speaker. 2. Using a level, secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Be sure to use an appropriate anchor.
  • Page 5 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear fl ange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker.

  • Page 6: Wall Corner-Mounting

    NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" (7,6 cm) (horizontal) and 8-1/2" (21,5 cm) (vertical) to the ceiling. Any closer than the minimum measurements will not allow the room needed to position and slide the JBL Control NOW speaker into the mounting bracket.
  • Page 7 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear fl ange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker.

  • Page 8: Wall/Ceiling Corner-Mounting

    JBL Control NOW speaker into the mounting bracket. 3" (7,6 cm) Minimum distance from wall 1. Run the wiring to the location desired for mounting the JBL Control NOW speaker. 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Be sure to use appropriate anchors. Appropriate anchors 3.
  • Page 9 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the side of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s fl ange in the mounting bracket, as shown.

  • Page 10: Half-Round Wall-Mounting

    NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" (7,6 cm) (horizontal) and 8-1/2" (21,5 cm) (vertical) to the ceiling. Any closer than the minimum measurements will not allow the room needed to position and slide the JBL Control NOW speaker into the mounting bracket.
  • Page 11 5. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Run the loose end of the multiunit wiring adapter through the rear cable-management hole in the mounting bracket, and rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear fl...
  • Page 12 (horizontal mount) 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Be sure to use appropriate anchors. 3. Connect the wires to the terminal assembly of each of the JBL Control NOW speakers. IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections.
  • Page 13 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. This will support the weight of the speaker.

  • Page 14: 3/4-Round Wall-Mounting

    #10-32 x 1/2" (M5 13 mm) Screws (2) When deciding upon a location for the JBL Control NOW speaker, take care NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" (7,6 cm) to the ceiling. Any closer than 3" (7,6 cm) will not allow the room needed to position and slide the JBL Control NOW speaker into the mounting bracket.
  • Page 15 4. Connect the small end of the multiunit wiring adapter to the rear of speaker 1, as shown. 5. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket.
  • Page 16 2 screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. 13. To orient the JBL logo into the correct position, pull the JBL logo slightly outward from the speaker grille and rotate. The JBL logo is held in place by a spring.

  • Page 17: Stand-Mounting

    JBL, Inc., disclaims any liability for the selection of suitable fl oor stands and/or correct compatibility between the selected stand and the supplied stand adapter.

  • Page 18: Four-Speaker-Array Installation

    PMB and handling the weight and proportions of these loudspeakers in a safe and stable manner. JBL, Inc., disclaims any liability for the selection of fan-pole assemblies and/or correct compatibility between the selected fan-pole assembly and the JBL Control NOW PMB.
  • Page 19 2A. Slide the pole-mount bracket up onto the drop tube, aligning the pinholes on the bracket with those on the drop tube. Pole-Mount Bracket Cap Drop Tube Pinholes Pole-Mount Bracket (FOR SMALLER-DIAMETER DROP TUBES) 2B. When using a smaller drop tube, use the pole bushing when running the wiring down through pole-mount-bracket cap.
  • Page 20 SPEAKER WIRING There are four possible ways of wiring the JBL Control NOW speakers when using the pole-mount kit. 1. Use the cable assembly provided to wire the units for a single channel. Cable Assembly Single-channel-wiring diagram. 2. Use the multiunit wiring adapters to wire the units for two channels.
  • Page 21 The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options. The speakers have coded terminals that 1.
  • Page 22 5. Slide the large end of the multiunit wiring adapter that is already attached to speaker A into the rear of speaker C at a slight angle and rotate clockwise, as shown. 6. Connect the terminal assembly to the back of the multiunit wiring adapter, as shown.
  • Page 23 The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options. The speakers have coded terminals that 1.
  • Page 24 Wire Access Holes 5. Slide the large end of the multiunit wiring adapter that is already attached to speaker B into the rear of speaker C at a slight angle and rotate clockwise, as shown. This end is connected to speaker 6.
  • Page 25 The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options. The speakers have coded terminals that 1.
  • Page 26 SPEAKER MOUNTING After carefully placing all four speakers in the mounting bracket, lightly jostle Drop Tube the speakers into place so that the pole-mount-bracket cap will slide down into place. Tighten the pole-mount-bracket assembly with the four #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) screws provided.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Service

    If the problem appears in the opposite speaker, the cause is in another component or cable. In the event that your speaker ever needs service, contact your local JBL dealer or distributor or visit www. jbl.com for a service center near you.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS JBL CONTROL NOW JBL CONTROL NOW Frequency Response (–6dB) 80Hz – 30kHz Max. Recommended Amplifi er Power* 150W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 50W/300W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 90dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Crossover Frequencies 2000Hz – 18dB/octave; woofer 36dB/octave tweeter; Low-Frequency Transducers Dual 4"...
  • Page 30 Features, specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without notice. JBL and Bi-Radial are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. JBL Control NOW, PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

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