This document contains general safety, installation and operation every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live instructions for the JBL Arena 6IC, 8IC and 6ICDT in-ceiling performances to the recordings you play on-the-go and in your home, loudspeakers.
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LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED 5.1-Channel Speaker Placement SOUND • In a 5.1-channel system, the surround left and surround right loudspeakers should be located directly to the sides of, or up to • Since distributed sound is general sound throughout an area, place 10 degrees behind, the main listening area.
(black) terminal on the corresponding speaker. Do not reverse polarities (that is, do not connect + to –, or – to +) when WARNING: HARMAN International assumes making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished no responsibility for improper installation of bass response.
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MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS 4. Connect the speaker to the amplifier as explained in Connecting to the Amplifier, on page 4. For New Construction NOTE: For 6ICDT, you must connect both left and right speaker wire from If you wish to pre-install a rough-in frame for the speakers before the amplifier.
7. Insert the speaker straight into the mounting opening. Tighten the Painting the Grille speaker clamp screws on the front of the speaker baffle. The speaker JBL architectural loudspeaker grilles can be painted to match any décor. clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the If you wish to change the grille’s color, its satin finish will function as a speaker.
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JBL Consumer Products 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 Dear Customer, Congratulations on choosing JBL. For more than 50 years, JBL has been involved in every facet of music and film recording and reproduction. From live performances to monitoring the recordings you will soon play in your home, office or home theater, JBL has provided a critical link.
JBL 1-Year Warranty – Electronics JBL 5-Year Limited Warranty – Loudspeakers U.S. Warranty – For warranty information outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor. Warranty service is only available in the country of original purchase. This is an important document. Attach your bill of sale to this card and keep it in a safe place.
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