Introduction and Features of the S5160 ________________________________8-9 Operation and Controls ______________________________________________10 S5160 ________________________________________________________10-12 Connecting Your Synthesis System ____________________________________13 JBL Synthesis One – Suggested Rack Mounting Order _____________________14 JBL Synthesis One – Control Wiring Diagram ____________________________15 JBL Synthesis One – Interconnection Diagram____________________________16 Installing the S5160 ________________________________________________17...
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 1.1 Important Safeguards grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two For Audio Products blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec- FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
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PRECAUTIONS 18. An outside antenna system should not be located in 23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light service tech-nician has used replacement parts specified or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics or circuits.
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Deutsch Español Instrucciones importantes de sequirdad Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch für später auf. Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior. Befolgen Sie alle auf der Vorrichtung stehenden Anweisungen und Warnungen. Utilice siempre el voltaje correcto. Diríjase a las instrucciones de operación del fabricante para obtener las especificaciones de potencia.
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Dansk Suomi Vigtig information om sikkerhed Tärkeitä varten Gem denne vejledning til senere brug. Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttoöä varten. Følg all anvisninger og advaresler på apparatet. Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia. Apparatet skal altid tilslttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til brugsanvis- Käytä...
Alternatively, a single S5160 may be used with one S800 subwoofer amplifier that embodies the best of what JBL has learned about the to power a 5.1-channel system. emotional power of audio reproduction in over fifty years of preeminence in the field.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES AND FEATURES Quiet Cooling power demand, and turns the affected channel(s) and their blue front panel indicators off until the fault condition is The S5160 utilizes a fan to cool the amplifier channels, removed, at which time normal operation is automatically ensuring long-term reliability.
Amplifier #1: Manual On position. If the amplifier is used as part of a Channel 1 Center Low-Frequency JBL Synthesis System, and the Manual On/Auto On Channel 2 Center High-Frequency switch ¶ is in the Auto On position, the amplifier will...
Wire Run Length Rec. Ga. Wire Run Length Minimum Gauge required; contact your JBL Synthesis dealer. Up to 20' WARNING: Always unplug the amplifier from Up to 50' the AC mains before removing any fuse.
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8. IN/OUT DIN Jacks with the S5160 are used at the speaker end of the wire to If you are using the amplifier as part of a JBL Synthesis allow connection to the speakers' DIN input connectors. System, it is necessary to use these jacks to interconnect to...
Use the simplified connection diagrams on the following pages to help you understand how to connect the S5160 amplifier to a JBL Synthesis System. These diagrams are intended to show the signal flow through the system. For more detail in making these connections, please refer to the JBL Synthesis Certified Dealer Installation Manual.
Auto S5160/230 A TTENTION: S800 POWER AM P LIFIER JBL SYNTH ESIS DESIGNED, ENGI N EERED AND MA NUFACT URED VOIR L E CA H IER D' IN TH E UNITED STA TES OF AME R ICA NORTH RIDGE, CA...
– ® f i l A TTENTION: S800 POWER AMP L IFIER JBL SYNTHESI S DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MAN U FACTUR ED VOIR LE CAHIE R D' IN THE UNIT E D STA TES OF AME R ICA NORTHR I DGE, C A...
INSTALLING YOUR PHYSICAL POWER AMPLIFIER CONSIDERATIONS Installation of the S5160 is a straightforward process. IMPORTANT: Amplifier must be installed following the directions described below, to insure adequate performance and safety never install the amplifier with less free spacing around the amplifier than the specified.
Problem: Not all of the amplifiers turn on in a Synthesis system. If you still encounter difficulty after trying the above suggestions, call your JBL Authorized Dealer or visit our website at www.jbl.com for 1. Make sure that all required DIN cables are connected between further assistance.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power Output 160W per channel into 8 ohms, all channels driven < 0.03% 20Hz - 20kHz Input Impedance 28k ohms Sensitivity 1V in = 28.28V out (THX Level) 1.25V in = 150 watts out Frequency Response ( at 1 W ) 20Hz –...
JBL Synthesis 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 800-336-4JBL Chateau-du-Loir, France Part No. S5160/230 OM Printed in USA on recycled paper...