SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations are for the optimum placement of the loudspeakers. Use these placement recommendations as a guide. Slight variations will not diminish your listening pleasure. All of the Northridge E Series loudspeakers referred to in this guide are video-shielded and can safely be placed near a television. MODELS: E60, E80, E90, E100
MODELS: E30, E50 As front speakers

As surround speakers

ft. (1.5m1.8m)

MODEL: EC35

(00,6m)
The EC35 center channel loudspeaker is designed to complement all of the Northridge E Series loudspeakers. It is the ideal way to re-create the cinematic experience in your home.
NORTHRIDGE E SERIES E30, E50, E60, E80, E90, E100, EC35

OWNERS GUIDE

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
The hole in the center of each collar is intended for use with banana-type connectors. To comply with European CE certification, these holes are blocked with plastic inserts at the point of manufacture. To use banana-type connectors requires the removal of the inserts. Do not remove these inserts if you are using the product in an area covered by the European CE certification. BI-WIRING The bi-wire connection method requires one amplifier and two sets of speaker wires. By removing the shorting bars, connections may be made to the individual network sections using four conductors, one for each of the four terminals. For single-wire connection, leave the shorting bars in place and connect only a single set of speaker wires (two conductors) to the two upper terminals.

MODELS: E30, EC35, E50

MODELS: E30, E50, E60, E80, E90, E100

RIGHT LEFT

The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your speakers to protect your furniture.
MODELS: E60, E80, E90, E100
Receivers Speaker Outputs

CENTER

These models feature four rubber feet that enable them to be placed on a smoothsurfaced floor, such as tile or hardwood. Four metal spikes are supplied for use when the speaker is to be placed on a carpeted surface, to decouple the speaker from the floor and prevent unwanted damping. To insert the spikes, gently lay the speaker on its side (not its front or back) on a soft, nonabrasive surface. Each spike screws into the threaded insert in the center of each rubber foot. Make sure all four spikes are screwed in completely for stability. NEVER drag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes, the feet and/or the wood cabinet itself. Always lift the speaker and carry it to its new location. CAUTION: Floorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthquakes, or if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. If this is a concern, these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units. The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware.
CENTER Receiver Speaker Outputs
Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and () terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and () on the speaker to () on the amplifier. Wiring out of phase results in thin sound, weak bass and poor imaging. To use the binding-post speaker terminals, unscrew the colored collar until the pass-through hole in the center post is visible. Insert the bare end of the wire through this hole; then screw the collar down until the connection is tight.

High Frequency +

+ Low Frequency

+ Amplifier

Bi-Wire Connections

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is no sound from any of the speakers: If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased: If there is no sound from the surround speakers:
Check that receiver/amplifier is on and that a source is playing. Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.

If there is no sound coming from one speaker:
Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no (or low) bass output:
Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier and its surround sound features. Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a surround sound mode. If it is not, check to see whether your receiver/ amplifier has other surround modes you may use. In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/processor is configured so that the surround speakers are enabled. Review the operation of your DVD player and the jacket of your DVD to make sure that the DVD features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS mode, and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD players menu and the DVD discs menu.
Check the Balance control on your receiver/ amplifier. Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make sure no wires are touching other wires or terminals and creating a short circuit. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. In Dolby* Digital or DTS modes, make sure that the receiver/processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled. Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker in question with one of the other speakers that is working correctly. Turn everything back on, and determine whether the problem has followed the speakers, or has remained in the same channel. If the problem is in the same channel, the source of the problem is most likely with your receiver or amplifier, and you should consult the owners manual for that product for further information. If the problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further assistance or, if that is not possible, visit www.jbl.com for further information.
Make sure the polarities (+ and ) of the left and right Speaker Inputs are connected properly. Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system for use with digital.1 surround formats.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Chateau-du-Loir France declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owners manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1997 Gary Mardell Harman Consumer International Chateau-du-Loir, France 8/03

SPECIFICATIONS

Description 2-Way 6" bookshelf
Description 3-Way dual 6" floorstanding Max. Recommended Amplifier Power** 200W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 100W/400W Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 91dB Frequency Response (3dB) 38Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequencies 300Hz, 4000Hz High-Frequency Transducer 19mm Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded
Description 3-Way dual 8" floorstanding Max. Recommended Amplifier Power** 225W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 110W/440W Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 91dB Frequency Response (3dB) 36Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequencies 300Hz, 4000Hz High-Frequency Transducer 19mm Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded Midrange Transducer 100mm PolyPlas, shielded Low-Frequency Transducers Dual 200mm PolyPlas, shielded Baffle Low diffraction, IsoPower Port FreeFlow flared Network Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)
Description 3-Way dual 10" floorstanding Max. Recommended Amplifier Power** 250W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 125W/500W Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 91dB Frequency Response (3dB) 33Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequencies 1000Hz, 5000Hz High-Frequency Transducer 19mm Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded
Description 3-Way dual 5" center Max. Recommended Amplifier Power** 150W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 75W/300W Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 91dB Frequency Response (3dB) 75Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequencies 800Hz, 3200Hz High-Frequency Transducer 19mm Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded
Description Description 3-Way, 8" 3-Way 8" horizontal/vertical floorstanding mirror-image bookshelf Max. Recommended Amplifier Power** 175W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 90W/360W Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 90dB Frequency Response (3dB) 45Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequencies 800Hz, 3200Hz High-Frequency Transducer 19mm Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded Midrange Transducer 100mm PolyPlas, shielded Low-Frequency Transducer 200mm PolyPlas, shielded Baffle Low diffraction, IsoPower Max. Recommended Amplifier Power** 175W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 90W/360W Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 90dB Frequency Response (3dB) 40Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequencies 1000Hz, 4000Hz High-Frequency Transducer 19mm Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded

Max. Recommended Amplifier Power** 125W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 70W/280W Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 88dB Frequency Response (3dB) 50Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequency 4000Hz High-Frequency Transducer 19mm Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded Midrange Transducer NA Low-Frequency Transducer 170mm PolyPlas, shielded Baffle Low diffraction, IsoPower Port FreeFlow flared Network Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)
Midrange Transducer Midrange Transducer 100mm PolyPlas, 100mm PolyPlas, shielded shielded Low-Frequency Transducer 200mm PolyPlas, shielded Baffle Low diffraction, IsoPower Low-Frequency Transducers Dual 170mm PolyPlas, shielded Baffle Low diffraction, IsoPower Port FreeFlow flared Network Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)
Midrange Transducer Midrange Transducer 100mm PolyPlas, 75mm PolyPlas, shielded shielded Low-Frequency Low-Frequency Transducers Transducers Dual 250mm PolyPlas, Dual 133mm PolyPlas, shielded shielded Baffle Low diffraction, IsoPower Port FreeFlow flared Network Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Baffle Low diffraction, IsoPower Port FreeFlow flared Network Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)
Ports Port Dual FreeFlow flared FreeFlow flared Network Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Network Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)
Terminals Terminals Terminals Terminals Terminals Terminals Terminals Gold-plated, 5-way Gold-plated, 5-way Gold-plated, 5-way Gold-plated, 5-way Gold-plated, 5-way Gold-plated, 5-way Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) 381mm x 213mm x 305mm 292mm x 445mm x 311mm 927mm x 251mm x 305mm 927mmx 213mm x 343mm 1022mm x 251mm x 368mm 1067mm x 311mm x 368mm185mm x 558mm x 264mm Weight Per Speaker 16.3 lb/7.4kg Weight Per Speaker 25 lb/11.4kg Weight Per Speaker 35 lb/15.9kg Weight Per Speaker 40 lb/18.2kg Weight Per Speaker 48 lb/21.8kg Weight Per Speaker 55 lb/25kg Weight Per Speaker 22 lb/10kg

PRO SOUND COMES HOME

JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 2, route de Tours, 72500 Chateau-du-Loir, France 516.255.4JBL (4525) www.jbl.com 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Part No.350038-002
* Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ** The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.