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Summary of Contents for JBL SYNTHESIS SAM2LF
- Page 1 ® ™ YNTHESIS RRAY ODULE SAM1HF, SAM2LF ODULAR RRAY OUDSPEAKER ’ WNER S AND ’ NSTALLER ANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
URROUND PEAKERS 5.1-C ...5 HANNEL YSTEMS 6.1-C ...6 HANNEL YSTEMS 7.1-C ...6 HANNEL YSTEMS SAM1HF SAM2LF C ONFIGURATION AND ONNECTING THE PEAKERS TO THE ...10 REPARING THE OOKUP ONNECTIONS TO THE YNTHESIS NPUT UTPUT SSIGNMENTS WITH NPUT UTPUT SSIGNMENTS WITH ...13... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this JBL Synthesis synthesis of everything that JBL has learned about the emotional power of audio and video in sixty years of preemi- nence in the field. It sets new benchmarks in the use of “high technology” and provides you with the experience of being in some of the world’s greatest movie houses and concert halls, right at home! JBL’s Synthesis Array speaker... -
Page 4: Included
NCLUDED SAM1HF (2) mounting brackets: metal brackets for mounting to the SAM2LF module (4) knobs: used to securely hold the mounting brackets to the cabinet SAM2LF (2) mounting brackets: metal brackets for mounting to the SAM1HF module (4) knobs: used to securely hold the mounting brackets to the cabinet... -
Page 5: Ambient Surround Speakers
It is extremely important to place the tweeter/mid-bass arrays for each of the center, left and right speakers at the same height. The horn array containing the tweeter in the center channel speaker should be no more than two feet (0.6 meter) higher or lower than those in the left and right speakers. This preserves the “localization integrity” of “sound pans, ”... -
Page 6: Channel Systems
A 6.1-channel system can be thought of as a 5.1-channel system with the addition of a rear center speaker placed midway between the two surround speakers, and further to the rear than the surrounds. It should be placed at the same height as the side surround speakers (see Figure 5). -
Page 7: Sam1Hf And Sam2Lf Configuration And Assembly
The different configurations of speaker arrays are accomplished by combining one (1) SAM1HF module with at least one (1) and up to four (4) SAM2LF modules. The configuration of your system depends greatly on room size and at what SPL the system will be used. The different array configurations can be used to customize individual speakers for any application in any system. - Page 8 IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not place the SAM1HF on its side. It must be mounted with the UHF DRIVER on the top, as shown below. Failure to do this will have a negative impact on the performance of this speaker. Detailed Configurations and System Connection...
- Page 9 SAM2LF C ONFIGURATION AND SSEMBLY Configuration 3: One SAM1HF and two SAM2LF horizontal NOTE: Shown without the trim panel (baffle blocks) installed on the SAM1HF. Configuration 4: One SAM1HF and two SAM2LF vertical NOTE: Shown without the trim panel (baffle blocks) installed on the SAM1HF.
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Page 10: Connecting The Speakers To The Rest Of Your System
ONNECTIONS TO THE YNTHESIS The SAM1HF and SAM2LF speaker modules do not have a built-in crossover. They must be used with the active crossover as designed in the SDEC-4000 digital equalizer in a bi-amplified configuration or with the outboard passive crossover, SAM12x, with the SDEC-3000. -
Page 11: Input /Output Assignments With Active Crossover
ONNECTING THE PEAKERS TO THE NPUT UTPUT SSIGNMENTS S S u u r r r r o o u u n n d d P P r r o o c c e e s s s s o o r r t t o o S S D D E E C C - - 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 P P I I n n p p u u t t s s S S 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 I I C C N N u u m m b b e e r r C C h h a a n n n n e e l l... - Page 12 SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Input Input Input WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING. WARNING: ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D' INSTRUCTION serial number Ch. 1 Output Ch. 2 Output Ch.
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Page 13: Input /Output Assignments With Passive Crossover
The correct Synthesis Interconnect kit includes all the necessary connections for using the SDEC in the Synthesis sys- tem. Please be sure to order the S3000IC for use with SDEC-3000 and S4000IC for use with SDEC-4000. Retrofit kits are also available. Please contact JBL Synthesis Technical Support for more information at (888) 691-4171 (USA only). ONNECTION OTES •... - Page 14 S5160 POWER AMPLIFIER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Input Input SAM12x WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING. ATTENTION: LEFT VOIR LE CAHIER D' INSTRUCTION FRONT Ch. 1 Output Ch. 2 Output...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
If the problem has followed the speaker, then contact your authorized JBL Synthesis custom installer or dealer for further assistance. If that is not possible, visit our Web site at www.jblsynthesis.com for further information. -
Page 16: Specifications
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. JBL, JBL Synthesis, Synthesis and SonoGlass are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Array, Symmetrical Field Geometry and Vented Gap Cooling are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.