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JBL CONTROL SERIES CONTROL MONITOR LOUDSPEAKERS

OWNERS GUIDE

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JBL CONTROL SERIES

For more than 60 years, JBL audio equipment has been chosen for top concert halls, recording studios and movie theaters around the world, becoming the hands-down choice of leading recording artists and sound engineers. With JBL Control Monitor loudspeakers, innovative technologies such as an all-new, extended-response soft-dome tweeter, a second-generation Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide and PolyPlas transducer reinforcement are available to you. Enjoy! UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use. Included: 2x Control Monitor loudspeakers 1x Owners manual 1x USA warranty sheet 2x Wall brackets 2x Sets of four rubber feet 1x 4mm Allen wrench for wall-bracket installation
NOTE: A JBL powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks. Contact your JBL dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your particular application.

JBL Subwoofer (optional)

Left Front Channel
JBL Center Channel (optional)

Right Front Channel

Listening Position Left Surround Channel Right Surround Channel

PLACEMENT

STEREO Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey your room and think about placement, keeping the following points in mind and using Figure 1 as a guide: For best results, place the speakers 6' 8' (1.5m2.5m) apart. Position each speaker so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level. Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner. Refer to Home Theater below if you also plan to use the speakers for home theater reproduction.

Left Rear Channel

Center Rear Channel

Right Rear Channel

Figure 2. This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan. Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.
JBL Subwoofer (optional) Right Front Channel JBL Center Channel (optional) Left Front Channel Right Surround Channel

Left Channel

Right Channel

Left Surround Channel

Figure 1. Experiment with speaker placement to obtain the best bass level and stereo imaging in your room. HOME THEATER For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, along either side of the television monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them near a CRT TV without worrying about the magnetic field distorting the TV picture. For surround-channel use, place speakers on bookshelves or stands alongside the listening position. Control Monitor loudspeakers are also wall-mountable. Final placement depends on room acoustics, availability of space and your listening preference (Figures 2 and 3). In 6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind the listening position, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Figure 3. This figure shows an alternate layout, which may be more suitable for some rooms. Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a 6-channel system. INSTALLING FEET The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your speakers to protect your furniture.

Place pads here

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WALL-MOUNTING

NOTE: The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the module. Step 1. Run the speaker wire through the hole in the center of the bracket, as shown in Figure 4.

WIRING THE SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS TURNED OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options. The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety of wire connectors. The most common connection is shown in Figure 8. To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker, as shown in Figure 9. Connect the (black) terminals in a similar way. See the owners guides that were included with your amplifier, receiver and television to confirm connection procedures.
Figure 4. Step 2. Attach the bracket to the wall in the desired location, using the appropriate screws and anchors, as shown in Figure 5.

Speaker Wire

Figure 8. This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REVERSE POLARITIES (I.E., + TO OR TO +) WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS. DOING SO WILL CAUSE POOR IMAGING AND DIMINISHED BASS RESPONSE. STANDARD CONNECTION Figure 5. Step 3. Using the supplied Allen wrench, remove the screws and end caps from the top and bottom of the speaker, as shown in Figure 6.

Standard Connection

Figure 9. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel of a stereo or home theater system.

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

Check the speakers for playback, first by setting the system volume control to a minimum level, and then by applying power to your audio system. Play a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control to a comfortable level. NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. If not, check all wiring connections or consult the authorized JBL dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help. The amount of bass you hear and the stereo-image quality will be affected by a number of different factors, including the rooms size and shape, the construction materials used to build the room, the listeners position relative to the speakers, and the position of the speakers in the room. Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If there is too much bass, move the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if you place the speakers closer to the walls, there will be more bass output.

Figure 6. Step 4. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker, as described in Wiring the System. Step 5. Slide the speaker into the bracket, aligning the holes in the bracket with the threaded inserts in the top and bottom of the speaker, and reattach the screws and end caps removed in Step 3, as shown in Figure 7.
CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
Each enclosure has a finish that does not require any routine maintenance. When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust from the enclosure or grille. NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille. 3
Figure 7. Step 6. Hand-tighten securely. You may angle the speaker up to 15 degrees to the right or the left before final tightening.

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SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL MONITOR LOUDSPEAKERS Frequency Response (3dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Range* Power Handling (Peak) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequency Low-Frequency Transducer High-Frequency Transducer Dimensions With Grille (H x W x D) Weight per Speaker 50Hz 40kHz 10W 125W 240W 87dB 8 Ohms 2400Hz 18dB/octave, low-pass; 2400Hz 24dB/octave, high-pass 5" (130mm) PolyPlas, shielded 1" (25mm) Soft-dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 10" x 6-5/8" x 8" (259mm x 164mm x 202mm) 6.6 lb (3kg)
* The recommended amplifier power range rating will ensure proper system headroom
to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Chteau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owners manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 61000-6-3:2001
JBL and Control are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal and PolyPlas are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA www.jbl.com 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. 406-000-05970-E

Control 25AV

Professional Series
Shielded Indoor/Outdoor Monitor Speaker

Key Features:

Video shielded for use near video monitors. Extremely smooth frequency response. Stainless steel grille for harsh environments. 60 Watt transformer for 70V or 100V lines, with 8 thru. SonicGuardTM overload protection. 130 mm (5") polypropylene coated woofer, 10 mm (") titanium coated horn-loaded tweeter. Includes InvisiBall mounting hardware and sealed input panel cover. Screw-down input terminals. 100 x 100 high frequency horn. The Control 25AV utilizes a deep cabinet, high power components and complex network to achieve extremely smooth high delity performance from a compact 2-way loudspeaker. Premium performance capability and even coverage ensures excellent sound quality throughout the listening area. Magnetic shielding allows use of the speaker in close proximity to video monitors. The top-quality transformer, with reduced saturation, allows use on either 70 volt or 100 volt distributed speaker lines, with similar performance delity. In the bypass position, the high 8 impedance allows use of more speakers on a loudspeaker line. The unique, global patent pending InvisiBall mounting method is simple to install, aims easily, and provides a high degree of theft deterrence. The cabinet accepts a variety of paints to match any dcor. Weather resistance is maximized by a stainless steel grille, which is paintable. Coating the woofer in polypropylene and terminating its circumference in JBLs WeatherEdgeTM, a seamless, butyl rubber extension of the woofer surround, protects critical transducer elements. The polycarbonate tweeter diaphragm is reinforced with a thin lm of titanium for added rigidity and endurance. Nickel/zinc rust-resistant terminals ensure a secure input connection. JBLs exclusive SonicGuard overload protection is virtually inaudible to the listener, ensuring reliability while providing full delity sound. The Control 25AV can be used full range or low frequencies can be further augmented with the addition of one of the Control Contractor subwoofer models. Available in black or white (-WH)

Specications:

Freq. Range (-10 dB)1: 70 Hz - 23 kHz Midrange (1.5 dB, typical)2: 130 Hz - 14 kHz 100 Hr Power Capacity3: 200 Watts Continuous Program Power 100 Watts Continuous Pink Noise Nominal Coverage: 100 x Nominal Sensitivity : 87 dB SPL, 1W @ 1 m (3.3ft) Nominal Coverage: 100 x 100 Maximum SPL @ 1m: 113 dB continuous peak pink noise 107 dB continuous average pink noise 103 dB continuous average music or speech Directivity Factor (Q): 4.9, averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz Directivity Index (DI): 6.9 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Minimum Impedance: 6.7 ohms at 230 Hz Crossover Type: Second Order Lowpass, Second Order Highpass, Complex Optimization for Maximally Flat Response Transformer Taps: 170V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W taps (Taps #4,#3, #2 & #1) 100V: 60W, 30W, 15W taps (Taps #3, #2, & #1) Thru position: 8 nominal Transducers: Low-Frequency: 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene-coated paper with WeatherEdge surround, 25 mm (1 in) voicecoil on kapton former High-Frequency: 20 mm (.75 in) titanium coated PEI Physical: Enclosure Material: High Impact polystyrene Grille: Painted stainless steel, black or white to match cabinet, paintable Overload Protection: Full-range power limiting to protect network and transducers. Internal fuse to protect during exceptional overload condition Environmental: Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. IEC 529 IP-X4 splashproof rating Termination: Screw-down terminal strip, zinc-plated copper base, nickel plated metal screws/washers, accepts up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open lug (#6, #8 or #10), plus bare wire. (up to 12 AWG) Safety Agency Rating: Transformer is listed per UL1876 Colors: Black or white (-WH) Rotation: Against wall on InvisiBall Base: 37 vertical 44 horizontal On bracket: 44 all directions Dimensions (H x W x D): 236 x 186 x 159 mm (9.3 x 7.4 x 6.3 in) Net Weight (ea): 4.0 kg (9 lbs) Shipping Weight (pair): 9.0 kg (20 lbs) per pair Included Accessories: 1 Pr MTC-PC input panel cover, InvisiBall mounting base, 6 mm x 100 mm InvisiBall hex wrench Optional Accessories: MTC-25V for vertical columnar mounting of up to 3 speakers MTC-25/23H for horizontal splaying of 2 speakers. Three brackets array either 3 or 6 speakers in a hanging array module for 360 horizontal coverage. MTC-28/25CM to install speaker down from the ceiling. Check JBL Control Contractor Bracket and Adapter Handbook. MTC-xxWMG WeatherMax Stainless Steel Grille with a three-layer backing, including vapor barrier to break up driving precipitation. Available in black or white (-WH). In half-space (on wall). In full-space 3 Continuous Pink Noise rating is IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor for 100 hours continuously. Continuous program power is a conservative expression of the systems ability to handle normal speech and music program material and is dened as 3 dB above the Continuous Pink Noise Rating. 4 Half-space (on wall) averaged 100 Hz to 10 kHz. JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products without notice are an expression of that philosophy.

Control 25AV Shielded Indoor/Outdoor Monitor
Frequency Response, on axis in half-space (2, solid line) and full-space (4, dotted line), in thru (8 ohm), with Input Impedance

Tap #4

Frequency Response, in halfspace with 70.7V input, taps #1 through #4. For 100V input, raise each curve 3 dB.

Tap #1

Beamwidth

Directivity Index, Q

Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response
Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (up)
Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (down)
Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars
Architectural Specications:
The loudspeaker shall consist of a 135 mm (5-1/4 in) low frequency transducer, 20 mm (3/4 in) high frequency transducer, and frequency dividing network installed in ported enclosure. The low frequency voice coil shall be 25 mm (1 in) in diameter. Performance specications of a typical unit shall be as follows: Usable frequency response shall extend from 70 Hz to 23 kHz (10 dB below rated sensitivity, in half-space, with no external equalization) and the speaker shall be at from 130 Hz to 14 kHz (typically 1.5 dB). Rated power shall be at least 200 watts continuous program power for 100 continuous hours duration (dened a 3 dB above a test signal of ltered random pink noise conforming to international standard IEC268-5). Measured sensitivity shall be at least 87 dB-SPL (at 1m [3.3ft] with 2.83V input, averaged from 100 Hz to 10 kHz). The input shall be switchable for use either at nominal 8 ohms, or on a 70.7V or 100V distributed speaker line via a built-in 60W transformer. Selectable taps shall allow operation nominally at 15W, 30W or 60W from either a 70.7V or 100V distributed speaker line, plus 7.5W from a 70.7V line only. The system shall be protected against damage from occasional overpowering via full range limiting that limits the power to the network and transducers. The limiting system shall be inaudible during activation. The high frequency transducer shall be horn-loaded to more evenly cover a nominal 90 horizontal by 90 vertical area. The enclosure shall be constructed of high-impact polystyrene and the grille shall be made of treated stainless steel for protection against the elements in outdoor applications, and for easy paintability of both cabinet and grille. The grille shall be secured via screws to keep it in place when facing downward. The low frequency transducer shall have a polypropylene-coated cone and a butyl rubber surround which shall extend seamlessly over the edge of the speaker frame to protect against the elements. The high frequency transducer shall be constructed of polycarbonate, reinforced with a titanium lm for additional weather resistance. The system shall withstand Mil Spec 810 testing with specied durations for exposure to the following environments with no effect on its acoustical performance or structural integrity: salt spray (method 509.3), temperature (method 501.3 and 502.3), humidity (method 507.3) and ultra-violet (method 505.3). The system shall have an IEC 529 splashproof rating of IP-X4. For theft deterrence, the installation access area shall be hidden behind a snap-out cover, and the access area shall be on the front of the loudspeaker for ease of installation and adjustment. The loudspeaker shall be rotatable over a minimum of 35 in all directions via a balltype mounting system. The ball mechanism shall be internal to the cabinet to allow low-prole mounting and better stability via short moment arm. The logo shall be rotatable for proper orientation when the loudspeaker is mounted horizontally or vertically. The external wiring connectors shall be screw-down terminals. Overall cabinet dimensions shall be no greater than 236 high x 186 wide x 159 mm deep (9.3 x 7.4 x 6.3 in). and shall weigh no more than 4.0 kg (9 lb). The nish shall be lightly textured black or white. The system shall be the JBL Model Control 25AV (or Control 25AVWH) with included InvisiBallTM mounting system.