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JBL Soundzone SMS1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SMS1 Soundzone Music System For Business Music Preliminary Owners Manual...
  • Page 2 These products are in compliance with the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC and Article 10 (1) of the directive. In compliance with Technical Regulations EN50081-1 and EN50082-1. For a copy of the model-specific CE Declaration of Conformity, contact JBL at the address listed at the end of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Additional Applications ... . Technical Specifications ... Warranty & Contacting JBL ..

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide The Following is a set of steps that will get the SMS1 Business Music System up and playing quickly. For more detailed descriptions, explanations, and setup, please read the rest of this manual. After each step, the section that covers the step in more detail noted in Italics.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    However, getting good sound with minimal complexity and a minimum price has been difficult in the past. The SMS1 System has been designed to eliminate the complexity, provide great sound all the time and at all volumes, and provide more economical choices to businesses that wish to harness the benefits of quality audio.

  • Page 6: Components And Parts

    Watt amplifier for the Subwoofer, two 20 Watt amplifiers for the Satellites, and the Soundzone Electronics. Please see Figure 2 for more detail on the Subwoofer Module. 2 - SMS1-SAT – There are four Satellites in a complete system. These are the loudspeakers for all of the middle and higher frequencies.
  • Page 7 5 - Installation Points – These holes are molded in position to match with several standard dimensions for wall stud placement. They accommodate 5/32 in. (4mm) Bolts. 6 - Power Cord Input Jack – This Jack is for the IEC Power Input Cord to supply power to the SMS1 System.
  • Page 8 Subwoofer and Satellites. In the outward position, labeled “NORMAL,” the crossover is set at 160 Hz (for use with SMS1-SAT’s). This is the proper position for use with the system’s SMS1-SAT satellite speakers. The pushed-in position sets the crossover at 80 Hz for applications in which you need the Subwoofer to simply augment the bass of a full-range system.
  • Page 9 2 - Phantom Power Switch – When the Switch is pushed in ON, the SMS1 sends Phantom Power to the Paging Microphone. Phantom Power is required if you are using a condenser microphone. Leave the switch in the OFF, outward, position if the mic works in this position.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installing the SMS1 Business music system can be quick and easy if the steps in this manual are followed closely. The method for installation covers four main elements: Placement – This section covers the basics of Loudspeaker Placement. Ideas and concepts pertaining to coverage and balance of sound are covered here.

  • Page 11: Coverage

    Coverage The SMS1 System has been designed to cover up to 2500 square feet of space (225m ) with a reasonable background sound level. As the space gets smaller, the SMS1 will provide higher overall levels. If the space is larger than 2500 ft , then more speakers or systems may be necessary.

  • Page 12: Subwoofer

    Another option is to use more than one Subwoofer. If one complete SMS1 System is being used, then another single SMS1-SUB subwoofer can be added to the system. By using two Subwoofers at opposite points in the room, a more even distribution of low frequency sound can be achieved.

  • Page 13: Wall Mounting

    INSTALLATION AND HOOKUP sections of this manual. There are also options for mounting the SMS1-SAT’s to ceilings either for aesthetic or architectural reasons. But the basics of place- ment still apply. The Satellites should be near the corners of the room, aimed to the center of the room approximately 4-ft (1.2m) above the floor.

  • Page 14: Installation And Hookup Of The Subwoofer

    Remember that power and audio input signal need to come in through the wall baffle, and speaker signal needs to go out through the Baffle, to the satellites. Be sure that there is necessary clearance for these requirements. Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer The following is a step by step guide for installing the Subwoofer on a wall.
  • Page 15 Most speaker cable has one of the leads marked for positive on the insulation jacket. If you are using SMS1-SAT’s be sure that the Speaker EQ Switch is in the ON (outward) position. If you are using any other speakers for satellites, the EQ switch should be in the OFF position.
  • Page 16 NOTE: CONNECT TO ONLY ONE LEFT/RIGHT INPUT Step 6: Bring the Subwoofer cabinet to the wall baffle. Connect the Subwoofer Driver Leads from the cabinet to the Low Frequency Driver Wires from the Module. Figure 8: Connecting the Subwoofer Driver Step 7: Place the Subwoofer cabinet onto the Wall Baffle.

  • Page 17: Installation And Hookup Of The Satellites

    Step 8: Place the Punched-metal Grille Trim pieces in their correct position and begin screwing the provided screws through the grille, into the mounting tabs. If the Subwoofer is to be used on a floor or shelf, follow steps 5 through 8 above. Then attach the INCLUDED Feet to the back of the Wall Baffle at the bottom, using the provided screws.
  • Page 18 Step 6: Turn the hex key CLOCKWISE until the mechanism begins to clamp down on the InvisiBall. Step 7: Before the mechanism is fully tightened, aim the SMS1-SAT on the ball. Then tighten the mechanism until it holds the speaker in place.

  • Page 19: Tuning

    Tuning With the SMS1-SUB installed, the Control Panel on the side of the SMS1-SUB is still entirely accessible. The next section of this manual will go through a step by step process to properly setup and tune the SMS1 System.
  • Page 20 Step 6: If using a Paging Microphone, GRADUALLY turn the Paging Mic Volume Knob CLOCKWISE while pressing the Push-To-Talk switch and speaking into the Microphone. Adjust the level until the voice is clear and intelligible, but before the system feeds back. If the Push-To-Talk switch is not resulting a reduced music level, and an audible voice signal, turn the Page Sensitivity Trim Knob CLOCKWISE until the music “Ducks”...

  • Page 21: Additional Applications

    Additional Applications While the primary configuration of the SMS1 System is the SMS1-SUB and four SMS1-SAT’s in a single setup, there are various ways to use the SMS1 Components. Note, however, that the SMS1-SAT’s should only be used in conjunction with the SMS1-SUB.

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Note 1: If positioning of the Subwoofer requires the use of a long unbalanced (RCA) input cable for the music, then buffering and/or balancing of the signal via an external device at the source might be necessary in order to make sure the audio fidelity is not compromised before getting to the SMS1 system.

  • Page 23: Warranty & Contacting Jbl

    Warranty & Contacting JBL These products are designed and backed by JBL Professional, the world leader in sound reinforcement. For complete JBL warranty information, to order replacement parts or to ask for clarifications to this manual, contact JBL Professional: WITHIN THE UNITED STATES Contact:...
  • Page 24 JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd, P.O. Box 2200 Northridge, CA 91329 U.S.A. SMS1 SYS MAN-PL Rev A...

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