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SOUNDPOINT SERIES SP5II, SP6II, SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8II, SP8CII

OWNERS 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 monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car or office. Were confident that the JBL loudspeakers you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL. Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www.jbl.com. It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements, and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that meet their needs and expectations. JBL, Incorporated

INCLUDED

SP5II, SP6II, SP8II One pair of speakers with grilles. Template/paint shield. Remove paint shield (inner rectangle) at perforation.
SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII One pair of speakers with grilles (SP6CII and SP8CII). Model SP6CSII includes only one loudspeaker, since it is capable of reproducing two channels of audio. Template/paint shield. Remove paint shield (inner circle) at perforation.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

FRONT SPEAKERS

WALL 400 600

MODELS SP5II, SP6II, SP8II AS REAR SPEAKERS
IN-CEILING MODELS SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII ble, they may be placed in a wall (or in the ceiling) behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves. They should provide a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the main program material heard in the front speakers. In Dolby Digital and DTS systems, aim the tweeters toward the listening position at ear-level height. MODEL SP6CSII Model SP6CSII has the capability of playing two channels through one loudspeaker, thanks to its dual-tweeter/dualvoice-coil construction. Since the tweeters are close together, in general they should be aimed away from each other for best coverage. For two-channel (stereo) applications, e.g., as a single speaker in a remote room of a distributed audio system, install the SP6CSII speaker centrally in the ceiling for best stereo imaging, swiveling the tweeters so that one points toward the left and the other toward the right of the listening position, aimed at earlevel height. The SP6CSII may also be used to play the left and right surround channels in a 5.1-channel home theater system, in which case it should be mounted in the ceiling slightly behind the listening position, centered from left to right and with the tweeters pointing toward the left and right of the listening position, aimed at ear-level height. For 7.1-channel systems where it is desired to use two SP6CSII speakers, one to play both the left surround and surround back channels and the other to play both the right surround and surround back channels, mount each SP6CSII speaker in the ceiling, slightly behind the listening position, one closer to the left side of the room and the other closer to the right side. Aim the tweeters away from each other, toward the front and rear of the room.
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. The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position. They should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listeners ears will be, with the tweeters aimed toward the listener at ear-level height. In a home theater configuration, the two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position and ideally should face each other and be at a level higher than the listeners ears. If that is not possi-

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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION TIPS The wires for both speakers should be the same length. If one speaker is placed closer to the amplifier than the other, hide the excess wire behind the wall. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and () terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including JBL, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the () terminal. 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 a poor stereo image. With the advent of multichannel surround sound For model SP6CSII, the terminals for both the left and right channels systems, connecting all of the will be on the same loudspeaker. speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material. To use the push-type speaker terminals, press the red (+) or black () cap for the desired terminal, insert the bare end of the speaker wire into the hole below the cap and release the cap. Gently tug on the wire to make sure that it is fully inserted.

WIRE LENGTH

RECOMMENDED SIZE
Up to 20 ft. Up to 30 ft. Greater than 30 ft.
16-gauge 12-gauge 10-gauge

INSTALLATION

The SoundPoint Series in-wall speakers were designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unsure of your ability to properly install these loudspeakers, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer. TOOLS NEEDED

Pencil

Phillips #2 screwdriver

Measuring tape

Utility knife

Carpenters level

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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

SP5II, SP6II, SP8II
1/2" 1/2" 1/2"
Remove the grille from the speaker frame by pulling on the paper tab. If the tab is missing, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up.
Determine the correct speaker location. Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield, at the perforation. Use the outer template when cutting the drywall.
Note: Always allow at least one-half inch between a wall stud and the speaker cutout or the locking tabs will not be able to swivel into place.

Cut the drywall.

Connect the speaker wires to the speaker. The SoundPoint speakers feature unique swivel mounts for the tweeters that enable you to aim the very directional high frequencies toward the listening position, at ear-level height. Before installing the speaker grille, gently press on the outer edge of the tweeter mount to adjust the position of the tweeter. The tweeter will not swivel more than 15 degrees in any direction; do not attempt to force it to move further. You may also rotate the tweeter to orient the JBL logo as desired.
Place the frame assembly in the wall.
Screw down each of the four Phillips head screws. The locking tabs will swivel into place and secure the unit to the rear surface of the drywall.
Replace the metal grille.

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SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII
Cut the drywall. Note: Always allow at least one-half inch between a wall stud and the speaker cutout or the locking tabs will not be able to swivel into place.
Connect the speaker wires to the speaker. Model SP6CSII requires two sets of speaker wires, one for each channel.

The SoundPoint speakers feature unique swivel mounts for the tweeters that enable you to aim the very directional high frequencies toward the listening position, at ear-level height. Before installing the speaker grille, gently press on the outer edge of the tweeter mount to adjust the position of the tweeter. The tweeter will not swivel more than 15 degrees in any direction; do not attempt to force it to move further. You may also rotate 6
the tweeter to orient the JBL logo as desired. The dual tweeters of the SP6CSII speaker may be swiveled independently. Optimum imaging will be obtained by aiming the tweeters to the left and right of the listening position, at ear-level height, if your application permits.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:
SPEAKER MODEL ROUGH-IN FRAME KIT
SP5II SP6II SP6CII SP6CSII SP8II SP8CII
RIF5 RIF6 RIF6C RIF6CS RIF8 RIF8C
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
PAINTING THE SPEAKER FRAME AND GRILLE
SoundPoint Series loudspeakers can be painted to match any dcor. If you wish to change their color, the satin finish on the grille and frame will function as a primer coat. Before painting, install the paint shield (inner section of template in the assembly kit) securely into the recess in the baffle. This will protect the speaker components and baffle from paint residue. Use a high-quality spray paint, and apply a thin coat of color. Be certain the grille perforations remain free of paint. Filling them with paint will diminish the sound quality. Note: Gently remove the acoustical foam blanket from the grille before painting. Reattach the blanket after the paint has dried.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THERE IS NO SOUND FROM ANY OF THE SPEAKERS:
sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching each other.
IF THERE IS LOW (OR NO) BASS OUTPUT:
Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. 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, punctured or touching each other. Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.

IF THERE IS NO SOUND COMING FROM ONE SPEAKER:
owners manual for futher information on correct speaker configuration in Dolby Digital, DTS and other surround sound modes.
IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS AT LOW VOLUMES BUT SHUTS OFF AS VOLUME IS INCREASED:
Make sure the connections to the left and right Speaker Inputs have the correct polarity (+ and ). Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system. In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/ processor is correctly configured. When using a subwoofer, make sure the subwoofer output of the receiver/ processor has been enabled. If no subwoofer is being used, make sure the left and right front and rear speakers have been configured as LARGE. See your receiver/processors
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 , punctured or touching each other. If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum-impedance requirements of your receiver/amplifier. 7
Check the Balance control on your receiver/amplifier. Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response 45Hz 20kHz (10dB) Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power 60 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 87dB (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequency 3,000Hz Woofer 5-1/4" titanium-laminate cone w/rubber surround Tweeter 1"titanium-laminate dome, w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal waveguide and swivel mount Plate Size (W x H) 7-1/2" x 10" (191mm x 254mm) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) 6-1/8" x 8-11/16" (156mm x 221mm) Mounting Depth 3-3/4" (95mm) Weight per Speaker 4 lb (1.8kg)
Frequency Response 38Hz 20kHz (10dB) Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power 80 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 88dB (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequency 2,800Hz Woofer 6-1/2" titanium-laminate cone w/rubber surround Tweeter 1"titanium-laminate dome, w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal waveguide and swivel mount Plate Size (W x H) 8-1/2" x 11" (216mm x 279mm) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) 7-1/8" x 9-11/16" (181mm x 246mm) Mounting Depth 3-7/8" (98mm) Weight per Speaker 5 lb (2.3kg)

SP6CII

Frequency Response 40Hz 20kHz (10dB) Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power 80 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 88dB (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequency 2,600Hz Woofer 6-1/2" titanium-laminate cone w/rubber surround Tweeter 1" titanium-laminate dome, w/swivel mount Plate Size (Diameter) 9-3/16" (233mm) Mounting Cutout Size (Dia.) 7-7/8" (200mm) Mounting Depth 4-1/4" (108mm) Weight per Speaker 4.5 lb (2.0kg)

SP6CSII

Frequency Response 40Hz 20kHz (10dB) Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power 100 watts total (50WPC) Impedance 8 ohms nominal per input Sensitivity 88dB (2.83V/1m), both channels driven Crossover Frequency 2,600Hz Woofer 6-1/2" titanium-laminate cone w/rubber surround Tweeters Dual 3/4" titanium-laminate domes, w/swivel mounts Plate Size (Diameter) 9-3/16" (233mm) Mounting Cutout Size (Dia.) 7-7/8" (200mm) Mounting Depth 4-1/4" (108mm) Weight per Speaker 4 lb (1.8kg)

Frequency Response 30Hz 20kHz (10dB) Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power 100 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 89dB (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequency 2,400Hz Woofer 8" titanium-laminate cone w/rubber surround Tweeter 1"titanium-laminate dome, w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal waveguide and swivel mount Plate Size (W x H) 10-1/8" x 13-1/8" (257mm x 333mm) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) 8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm) Mounting Depth 4" (102mm) Weight per Speaker 7.8 lb (3.5kg)

SP8CII

Frequency Response 32Hz 20kHz (10dB) Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power 100 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 89dB (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequency 2,400Hz Woofer 8" titanium-laminate cone w/rubber surround Tweeter 1"titaniumlaminate dome, w/swivel mount Plate Size (Diameter) 10-7/8" (275mm) Mounting Cutout Size (Dia.) 9-1/2" (240mm) Mounting Depth 4-1/4" (108mm) Weight per Speaker 5.6 lb (2.5kg)
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International 2, route de Tours 72500 Chteau du Loir France EN 61000-6-3:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owners manual are in compliance with technical standards: Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group International Chteau du Loir, France 7/06

PRODUCT LINE:

PRO SOUND COMES HOME
JBL, Incorporated 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 516.255.4JBL (4525) www.jbl.com
NOTE: For new-construction applications, be sure to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.

SOUNDPOINT SERIES

MODELS:
SP5II, SP6II, SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8II, SP8CII
DESIGN GOAL: Combine the superior performance of traditional
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation. 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
TWEETER TYPE: Titanium-laminate-dome with swivel mount WOOFER TYPE: Titanium-laminate cone with rubber surround CROSSOVER NETWORK: Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)

JBL, Harman International and SoundPoint are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Part Nos. 406-000-05268-E, 170-0091 7/06
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Studio Monitor

SOUNDPOINT ADVANCED, DURABLE AUDIO TECHNOLOGY FOR HOME, ARCHITECTURAL AND CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS.
JBL PRO SOUND COMES HOME TO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Now our renowned professional music and movie-theater performance is available in easy-to-install SoundPoint in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Titanium-laminate tweeters deliver crystalline high frequencies. Theyre housed in a unique low-diffraction swivel-mounting system, totally outside the main housing, to eliminate image-degrading early-reflection problems inherent in ordinary swivel mounts.
BUILD IN THE DYNAMICS AND FIDELITY THAT BUILT OUR REPUTATION.
Low-frequency transducers feature long-life butyl-rubber surrounds and extended-polepiece magnet structures for high power handling and tight, deep bass. The series also includes the unique SP6CSII stereo in-ceiling speaker. Thats right now you need only one loudspeaker to accurately reproduce two channels in any location where space is limited. Use one speaker for each remote room in a distributed-audio system, yet preserve stereo imaging. Interested in upgrading your 5.1 home theater to 7.1, but concerned about making more holes in your ceiling? Just use two SP6CSII speakers, and each SP6CSII will play one side and one back surround channel. All SoundPoint models deliver room-filling sound, yet are extremely compact, with shallow mounting depths. Integral dog-ear brackets are included for retrofits; optional preconstruction rough-in frames are also available. Baffles and grilles are paintable to match any dcor.
JBL AND HOLLYWOOD GO WAY BACK.
SOUNDPOINT SERIES SP5II, SP6II, SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8II and SP8CII
Nobody has more audio experience than JBL, period. Our founder, James B. Lansing, played a key role in making movies talk in 1928, and the company he went on to establish never lost its technological edge. JBL is the brand that music and movie professionals rely on to mix, master and play back even the most complex and demanding soundtracks. The majority of THX Dolby and DTS theaters , worldwide. The worlds leading recording and film post-production studios. All equipped with JBL sound systems. Why compromise? Install the JBL sound that the pros rely on, day in and day out.
SOUNDPOINT: CONCERT HALL REALISM AND MOVIE THEATER IMPACT FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS. FROM THE EXPERTS AT JBL.
SP6CII In-Ceiling Speaker Frequency Response (10dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Range* Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Nominal Impedance Network Type Woofer 6-1/2" (165mm) Titaniumlaminate cone with rubber surround 1" (25mm) Titaniumlaminate dome with swivel mount 40Hz 20kHz Watts 88dB 8 Ohms
SP6CSII In-Ceiling Speaker 40Hz 20kHz Watts total (50 WPC) 88dB, both channels driven 8 Ohms/channel
SP8CII In-Ceiling Speaker 32Hz 20kHz Watts 89dB 8 Ohms
SP5II In-Wall Speaker 45Hz 20kHz Watts 87dB 8 Ohms
SP6II In-Wall Speaker 38Hz 20kHz Watts 88dB 8 Ohms
SP8II In-Wall Speaker 30Hz 20kHz Watts 89dB driven 8 Ohms
Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Dual-voice-coil, 6-1/2" (165mm) titaniumlaminate cone with rubber surround Dual 3/4" (19mm) titanium-laminate domes with swivel mounts 8" (200mm) Titaniumlaminate cone with rubber surround 1" (25mm) Titaniumlaminate dome with swivel mount 5-1/4" (130mm) Titanium-laminate cone with rubber surround 1" (25mm) Titaniumlaminate dome with Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide and swivel mount 7-1/2" x 10" (191mm x 254mm) 6-1/8" x 8-11/16" (156mm x 221mm) 3-3/4" (95mm) 4 lb (1.8kg) 6-1/2" (165mm) Titanium-laminate cone with rubber surround 1" (25mm) Titaniumlaminate dome with Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide and swivel mount 8-1/2" x 11" (216mm x 279mm) 7-1/8" x 9-11/16" (181mm x 246mm) 3-7/8" (98mm) 5 lb (2.3kg) 8" (200mm) Titaniumlaminate cone with rubber surround 1" (25mm) Titaniumlaminate dome with Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide and swivel mount 10-1/8" x 13-1/8" (257mm x 333mm) 8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm) 4" (102mm) 7.8 lb (3.5kg)

Tweeter

External Dimensions (W x H) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) Mounting Depth Weight per Speaker Features
Diameter: 9-3/16" (233mm) Diameter: 7-7/8" (200mm) 4-1/4" (108mm) 4.5 lb (2.0kg)
Diameter: 9-3/16" (233mm) Diameter: 7-7/8" (200mm) 4-1/4" (108mm) 4 lb (1.8kg)
Diameter: 10-7/8" (275mm) Diameter: 9-1/2" (240mm) 4-1/4" (108mm) 5.6 lb (2.5kg)
Paintable frames and grilles. Easy-to-install integrated dog-ear brackets.

Optional snap-together rough-in-frames available separately for new-construction applications.

PRO SOUND COMES HOME

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. JBL and SoundPoint are registered trademarks, and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Designed, edited and digitally produced by Harman Consumer Group Marketing & Design Center, Woodbury, NY. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. THX is a registered trademark of THX Ltd. All rights reserved. * 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.
Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 516.255.4JBL (4525) www.jbl.com 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. SPPI11/06 Printed in USA 11/06