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CS OM 6/5/06 11:43 AM Page 1 ® JBL CINEMA SOUND ™ CST55, CSB5, CSC55, CSS10 OWNER’S GUIDE...
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to the recordings you play in your home, car or office. We’re confident that the JBL...
READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions! 13. Unplug this apparatus during CAUTION lightning storms or when unused for RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK long periods of time. DO NOT OPEN 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position. The CSB5 speakers should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listeners’ ears will be, or they may be angled toward the listeners.
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WALL-MOUNTING THE CSC55 AND CSB5 The CSC55 center channel Step 1. Using the included and the CSB5 are designed mounting template (CSC55 to be mounted on the wall. only) or the bracket back There are two (2) fixed- plate (CSB5 only), mark the...
Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including JBL, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black to denote the (–) terminal. The (+) lead of the speaker wire is noted with a stripe.
DOLBY ® DIGITAL OR DTS (OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND MODE) CONNECTION frequency effects channel. RECEIVER SUBWOOFER Connect this jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output LINE LFE OUT on your receiver or amplifier. LEVEL Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker Use this installation method terminals on your receiver for Dolby Digital, DTS or...
CS OM 6/5/06 11:43 AM Page 8 SUBWOOFER OPERATION Press the Master Power switch (marked “Power” å) to the On position to use the subwoofer. The CSS10 sub- woofer will automatically turn on or go into standby (sleep) mode. When your receiver or amplifier is off, or is not sending program material to the subwoofer,...
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VOLUME The Phase control deter- Subwoofer mines whether the sub- Level woofer’s pistonlike action moves in and out in phase with the main speakers or opposite the main speakers. There is no correct or incor- Subwoofer Level rect setting. Proper phase adjustment depends on sev- eral variables, such as sub- woofer placement and lis-...
Dimensions (H x W x D) (including base and grille) 46" x 11-1/4" x 11-1/4" (1168mm x 286mm x 286mm) Weight 17 lb (7.7kg) CSB5 Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 125 Watts* Power Handling 40W continuous/300W peak Frequency Response 60Hz – 30kHz (–6dB)
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