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 Studio L Series loudspeakers referred to in this guide are video-shielded and may safely be placed near a television. MODELS: L880, L890
MODEL: L830 As front speakers

As surround speakers

56 ft. (1.5m1.8m)

MODEL: LC1

The LC1 center channel loudspeaker is designed to complement all of the Studio L Series loudspeakers. It is ideal for re-creating the cinematic experience in your home.
STUDIO L SERIES L830, L880, L890, LC1

OWNERS GUIDE

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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. 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.

High Frequency +

MODELS: L830, L880, L890

RIGHT LEFT

Receivers Speaker Outputs Receivers SpeakerOutputs
+ Low Frequency + Amplifier

Bi-Wire Connections

Receivers Speaker Outputs
Speakers and electronics have corresponding (+) and () terminals. It is important to

SPEAKER SETUP

MODELS: L830, LC1 The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your speakers to protect your furniture. 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.

Place pads here

MODELS: L880, L890 These models feature four rubber feet that enable them to be placed on a smoothsurfaced floor, such as tile or

SPECIFICATIONS

L830 Description 3-Way, 6" Bookshelf L880 4-Way, Dual 6" Floorstanding L890 4-Way, Dual 8" Floorstanding LC1 3-Way, Dual 5-1/4" Center
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power* Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) Nominal Impedance Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Frequency Response (3dB) Crossover Frequencies Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer High-Frequency Transducer Midrange Transducer
75W/300W 8 Ohms 90dB 48Hz 40kHz 2500Hz, 20kHz
100W/400W 8 Ohms 91dB 30Hz 40kHz 700Hz, 5kHz, 20kHz
125W/500W 8 Ohms 91dB 28Hz 40kHz 700Hz, 5kHz, 20kHz
75W/300W 8 Ohms 91dB 55Hz 40kHz 3000Hz, 20kHz
3/4" Mylar Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide N/A 4" PolyPlas Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structure Dual 6" PolyPlas Cones With Rubber Surrounds and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structures; Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG); Oversized Kapton Voice Coils; Magnetic Shorting Rings Yes 4" PolyPlas Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structure Dual 8" PolyPlas Cones With Rubber Surrounds and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structures; Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG); Oversized Kapton Voice Coils; Magnetic Shorting Rings Yes N/A
Low-Frequency Transducer(s)
6" PolyPlas Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structure; Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG); Oversized Kapton Voice Coil; Magnetic Shorting Ring Yes
Dual 5-1/4" PolyPlas Cones With Rubber Surrounds and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structures; Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG); Oversized Kapton Voice Coils; Magnetic Shorting Rings Yes
Magnetic Shielding Baffle Enclosure
Low Diffraction, IsoPower Bass-Reflex With FreeFlow Rear-Firing Port Bass-Reflex With FreeFlow Front-Firing Port Bass-Reflex With FreeFlow Front-Firing Port Bass-Reflex With FreeFlow Rear-Firing Port
Network Terminals Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight per Speaker

Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 15-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 12-3/4" (385mm x 222mm x 320mm) 22 lb (10kg) 39" x 8-3/4" x 14-3/4" 42-1/4" x 10-1/4" x 15" 7-1/2" x 21" x 10" (991mm x 222mm x 370mm) (1073mm x 259mm x 380mm) (191mm x 533mm x 254mm) 54 lb (24.5kg) 60 lb (27.3kg) 23 lb (10.5kg)
* 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is no sound from any of the 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 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 chanDeclaration of Conformity
nel, 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.
If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased:
If there is no sound from the surround speakers:
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:
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.

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 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 DVDs menu.
We, Harman Consumer Group 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 61000-6-3:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group International Chateau du Loir, France 8/05

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JBL and Harman International are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Studio Series, Pro Sound Comes Home, EOS, PolyPlas, HeatScape, Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG), IsoPower, FreeFlow and Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Mylar and Kapton are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.