Each section of the 5000 Series Screen Channel system is optimized for the frequency range over which it operates. JBL Optimized Aperture horns and drivers provide ultra-low distortion reproduction for today’s demanding digital soundtracks.
2. System Configurations 2.1 Low Frequency Section The low frequency section of your system uses JBL 2226 Vented Gap Cooled low frequency drivers. The 5671 Screen Channel system features the 5641 low frequency section, incorporating a single JBL 2226H 15” (380 mm) driver.
The high frequency section on all systems incorporate Optimized Aperture™ horn/driver technology for the lowest possible distortion. The HF driver is the JBL 2451H high frequency compression driver with neodymium-magnet structure. The 2451H is our most advanced compression driver, using our unique radial-ribbed 4”...
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The width of the baffle matches the width of the ..MF horn to make baffle wall installation easier. JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00...
3. System Support Mechanism - Bracket Assembly The horn array bracket supplied with your 5000 Series Screen channel systems provides a simple way to mount and install the mid and high frequency horns and drivers on top of the low frequency section.
3.1 Assembly Instructions STEP 1. Make sure you have all of the pieces listed above. If items are missing, please contact your JBL Professional Representative immediately, or call JBL Professional at (818) 894-8850, ask for Customer Service & Parts. Outside the United States, please contact your JBL Professional Authorized Distributor.
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(see illustration next page) Push four (4) 1/4-20 Philips screws with spring lock and flat washers through four holes along bottom front of horn flange and thread into pemnuts on L-channel. JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
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STEP 5. Sub-assembly of support mechanism and mounting plate. The mounting plate used with all three 5000 Series systems (HB71 used with 5671, HB74 used with both 5672 and 5674) is the same. Note, however, that there are two sets of “mounting tabs”, which are positioned for both...
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LF cabinet, a torque level of 40 0 degrees in/lbs should be applied. Connect to mounting tab on mounting plate Upright support tilt adjustment bar JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
In typical 3-way operation, each input is routed to three outputs, providing low, mid, and high frequency separation. The JBL DSC 260 is a 2-input, 6-output device, and is shipped with factory pre-set tunings for each of the 5000 Series screen channel systems. These tunings provide crossover, signal delay, and equalization settings which provide a good starting point for achieving optimal system performance.
Left and Right channels, a second device for Left-extra and Right-extra, and the third device is used for Center and Subwoofer channels. 4.5 Subwoofer Channel The DSC controller can be used for subwoofer channel bandpass filtering, time alignment, and equalization. JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
5.1 System block diagrams The following are suggested system block diagrams for configuring the 5000 Series 3-way screen channels systems. In each case, the crossover is assumed to be a 2-input, 6-output digital controller, such as the JBL DSC 260.
16 Ohm Load 8 O h m L o a d 4 O h m L o a d Length of Run (ft.) 5.3 Speaker Connections JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
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LF cabinet, carefully noting correct polarity. JBL HF compression drivers use push spring-type posts, and again, polarity should be maintained throughout the systems.
85 dB Two-Thirds of Depth of Room (ft.) Cinema 5000 - Power Requirements: Mid Frequency 1000 105 dB 85 dB Two-Thirds of Depth of Room (ft.) JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
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Cinema 5000 Series Screen Channel Systems User’s Guide Cinema 5000 - Power Requirements: Low Frequency 10000 105 dB 1000 85 dB Two-Thirds of Depth of Room (ft.) JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
Left and Center, and Right and Center. 2.35:1 1.85:1 ....JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
After finalizing the tilt aim adjustment the HF/MF horn array should be placed as close to the screen as possible. There are two reasons for this: 1) JBL has found that reflections behind the screen between the horn and the rear of the screen can cause room response anomalies.
Cinema 5000 Series Screen Channel Systems User’s Guide 7.5 Baffle loading For optimal results, JBL Professional recommends the installation of screen channel speakers in a full ® baffle wall, such as recommended by Lucasfilm/THX and others. Good results can also be achieved using reinforced baffle “wings”...
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HF sound absorptive material (1.5” ductliner or “Sonex” type material) as used on the front face of the baffle wall. absorptive baffle wall JBL Cinema 5000 Series - User’s Guide page C5KUG 1M 6/97 P/N 981-00040-00 https://manual-hub.com/...
111 dB-SPL @ 10 m Recommended Crossover Freq. LF/MF: 320 Hz, MF/HF: 2.3 kHz Recommended Controller: JBL DSC family of digital controllers; tunings available in memory Dimensions (HxWxD): 1483 mm x 774.7 mm x 736.6 mm (58.375 in. x 30.5 in. x 29 in.) Net Weight: 80.2 kg (177 lbs.)
117 dB-SPL @ 10 m Recommended Crossover Freq. LF/MF: 297 Hz, MF/HF: 2.5 kHz Recommended Controller: JBL DSC family of digital controllers; settings available in memory Dimensions (HxWxD): 2768.6 mm x 1118 mm x 812.8 mm (109 in. x 44 in. x 32 in.) Net Weight: 87.3 kg (192.5 lbs.)
117 dB-SPL @ 10 m Recommended Crossover Freq. LF/MF: 297 Hz, MF/HF: 2.5 kHz Recommended Controller: JBL DSC family of digital controllers; tunings available in memory Dimensions (HxWxD): 2895.6 mm x 1118 mm x 812.8 mm (114 in. x 44 in. x 32 in.) Net Weight: 171.69 kg (378.5 lbs.)
All JBL Cinema 5000 Series screen channel systems are backed by a 5-year limited warranty. For complete warranty information, within the continental United States, Hawaii, and Alaska, please refer to the warranty card enclosed with your product. In other areas of the world, please contact your local JBL distributor.
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