STUDIO L SERIES L810, L820, L830, L880, L890, LC1, LC2

OWNERS GUIDE

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: L830, L880, L890

MODELS: L810 AND L830 As front speakers As surround speakers

1.5m1.8m

(56 ft.)
MODEL: L820 The L820 loudspeakers are designed to be oriented horizontally, as shown in the illustrations below. Although these loudspeakers are designed as a mirrored pair, the decision as to which one is left or right will depend on the amount of space left between them.
For stereo-only applications: Less than 1,8m-2,4m (6-8 feet) A wider stereo image is presented with the tweeter/ midrange array outboard, and a tighter image is presented with the array inboard.
Less than 1,8m-2,4m (6-8 feet)
For home theater applications:

0-0,6m (0-2ft)

This placement provides a wide spread in sound, supplemented by the center channel speaker.

MODELS: LC1, LC2

The LC1 and LC2 center channel loudspeakers are designed to complement all of the Studio L Series loudspeakers. Either speaker is ideal for re-creating the cinematic experience in your home.

English

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Speakers and electronics 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. 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: L810, L820, L830, L880, L890 Right Left RIGHT LEFT

Right RIGHT

Left LEFT
Receivers Speaker Outputs

MODELS: LC1, LC2 Center

High Frequency High Frequency +

+ Low Frequency

Center

+ Amplifier Amplifier

Bi-Wire Connections

SPEAKER SETUP

MODELS: L810, L820, L830, LC1, LC2 The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your speakers to protect your furniture. MODELS: L880, L890 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.
Place pads here Place pads here
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.

WALL-MOUNTING

(Models L810, L820, LC2)

Important Safety Notes

Proper selection of mounting hardware and installation of the wall brackets are the responsibility of the customer. This product is not intended for ceiling mounting. Two Number 8 round-head or pan-head screws should be used for each loudspeaker. The screw head should be between 5/16 inch (8mm) and 1/4 inch (6.3mm) in diameter, and the screw should be at least 2 inches (50mm) in length. When installing screws in any wall, it is always preferable to screw them into a wall stud. If none is available, it is important to always use properly selected wall anchors. Attach two of the four selfadhesive rubber pads that came with the loudspeaker to the back of the enclosure in the two bottom corners so that the cabinet is spaced evenly from the wall. Select a suitable mounting location on a wall. (The ceiling is not a suitable mounting location.) Drill two pilot holes, appropriately sized for the specific self-tapping screw or wall anchor that you will be using. A template is included
with your loudspeaker that indicates the proper locations for the pilot holes. In the event that the template is missing, refer to this chart: Model L810 L820 LC2 Distance Between Pilot Holes 152mm (6") 216mm (8-1/2") 368mm (14-1/2")
See Figure 1. The holes should be 57mm below where you want the top of the enclosure to be positioned. Use a carpenters level to ensure that the holes are even and that the speaker will mount on the level. Install the two screws into either a wooden wall stud or anchor, and tighten them until the back of each screw head is about 1/8" (3mm) from the wall. See Figure 2. Models L810 and L820 may also be corner-mounted using the keyholes located on the bezeled corners. For corner mounting, fold the mounting template in half, place the fold in the corner at the desired height, and use the outer holes. In case the template is missing, for corner mounting drill each pilot hole 7-3/4" (197mm) from the corner for model L810, or 9-11/16" (246mm) from the corner for model L820. However, if your corner is not precisely 90

degrees, these measurements may not work. In that case, it is recommended that you contact a professional custom installer, who can determine the correct locations for the pilot holes. Install the loudspeaker by slowly moving the cabinet toward the screws so that the screw heads clear the larger circular portion of the two keyholes. Once both screw heads have entered the keyholes, the loudspeaker should gently be lowered onto the screw shafts. Check that the loudspeaker is firmly locked onto the screws by gently pulling the speaker down and forward.

See Chart See Chart

3mm (1/8")

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

SPECIFICATIONS

L810 Description 3-Way, 5-1/4" Bookshelf/ Wall-Mount Satellite L820 4-Way, 6" HighPerformance, Mirror-Image, Wall-Mount Satellite 150W L830 3-Way, 6" Bookshelf L880 4-Way, Dual 6" Floorstanding
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
75W/300W 8 Ohms 88dB 60Hz 40kHz 3500Hz, 20kHz 19mm (3/4") Mylar Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide N/A
75W/300W 8 Ohms 90dB 55Hz 40kHz 600Hz, 3500Hz, 20kHz
75W/300W 8 Ohms 90dB 48Hz 40kHz 2500Hz, 20kHz
100W/400W 8 Ohms 91dB 30Hz 40kHz 700Hz, 5000Hz, 20kHz
19mm (3/4") Mylar Dome 19mm (3/4") Mylar Dome 19mm (3/4") Mylar Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis With Cast-Aluminum Chassis With Cast-Aluminum Chassis 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide 4" PolyPlas Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structure 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 Low Diffraction, IsoPower Sealed 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide N/A 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide 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 Low Diffraction, IsoPower Bass-Reflex with FreeFlow Front-Firing Port Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 990mm x 222mm x 370mm (39" x 8-3/4" x 14-3/4") 54 lb (24.4kg)

Midrange Transducer

Low-Frequency Transducer(s)
5-1/4" PolyPlas Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape Motor Structure; Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG); Oversized Kapton Voice Coil; Magnetic Shorting Ring Yes Low Diffraction, IsoPower Bass-Reflex with Dual FreeFlow Front-Firing Ports Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 362mm x 311mm x 127mm (14-1/4" x 12-1/4" x 5") 14 lb (6.4kg)

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 Low Diffraction, IsoPower Bass-Reflex with FreeFlow Rear-Firing Port Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 385mm x 222mm x 320mm (15-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 12-3/4") 22 lb (10kg)
Magnetic Shielding Baffle Enclosure

Network Terminals

Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 311mm x 391mm x 127mm (12-1/4" x 15-1/2" x 5") 19 lb (8.6kg)
Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight per Speaker
L890 Description 4-Way, Dual 8" Floorstanding
LC1 3-Way, Dual 5-1/4" Center
LC2 4-Way, Dual 6" Wall-Mount Center
125W/500W 8 Ohms 91dB 28Hz 40kHz 700Hz, 5000Hz, 20kHz 19mm (3/4") Mylar Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide 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 Low Diffraction, IsoPower Bass-Reflex With FreeFlow Front-Firing Port Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 1075mm x 259mm x 380mm (42-1/4" x 10-1/4" x 15") 27,5kg (60 lb)
75W/300W 8 Ohms 91dB 55Hz 40kHz 3000Hz, 20kHz 19mm (3/4") Mylar Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide N/A
75W/300W 8 Ohms 92dB 50Hz 40kHz 700Hz, 4000Hz, 20kHz 19mm (3/4") Mylar Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis 1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS Waveguide 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 Low Diffraction, IsoPower Sealed
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 Low Diffraction, IsoPower Bass-Reflex With FreeFlow Rear-Firing Port Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 191mm x 534mm x 254mm (7-1/2" x 21" x 10") 10.5kg (23 lb)

Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable 311mm x 559mm x 127mm (12-1/4" x 22" x 5") 13,2kg (29 lb)

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:
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, 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 DVD discs menu.
Declaration of Conformity
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
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.
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 4/05

PRO SOUND COMES HOME

JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA, phone 516-255-4JBL (USA only) 2, route de Tours, 72500 Chateau-du-Loir, France www.jbl.com 2005 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Part No.353334-001
* Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Mylar and Kapton are registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. ** 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.