Owners Manual JBL 705P 5” Powered Master Reference Monitor JBL 708P 8” Powered Master Reference Monitor
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Section 1: Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 3 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5 Setting Up Your System ............................................................................................. 6 What's Included?.................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking ...
Section 2: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of JBL Professional 7 Series Master Reference Studio Monitors. These studio monitors meet JBL’s high standards for accuracy and long-term reliability in demanding professional applications. All 7 Series models incorporate JBL Professional transducer and network technologies to provide accurate frequency response, exceptional low frequency extension and SPL capability.
Section 3: Setting Up Your System Each 7 Series box includes the following items: • One 7 Series Master Reference Monitor • One Power Cord • Quick Set Up Guide UNPACKING This side up When removing a speaker from its packaging, we recommend the following procedure, which will prevent damage of the high frequency transducer located near the top of the cabinet on the front of the speaker: 1. Place the inner carton on the floor with the top facing upwards. 1 2 3 2. Open the top of the box. 3.
Section 4: System Connections ANALOG AUDIO SIGNAL CONNECTIONS The 7 Series powered models are equipped with a balanced XLR female input allowing connection to professional audio production equipment with balanced outputs such as computer audio interfaces, mixing consoles and also products with unbalanced outputs including personal music players, consumer audio receivers and audio visual equipment. Connect equipment with balanced outputs to the XLR input of the speaker using balanced signal cables.
Section 4: 705P and 708P Features FRONT VIEW 1 2 6 7 8 3 9 10 4 5 FEATURES 1. WAVEGUIDE – The specially designed Image Control Waveguide enhances imaging and optimizes the blend of direct and reflected sound in the room, ensuring neutral sound at the listening position. 2. HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER (Tweeter) – Reproduces high frequency signals. 3. SPEAKER GRILLE – Provides protection for the low frequency transducer. 4.
REAR VIEW 11 12 18 13 19 14 20 15 21 22 23 16 17 9
REAR PANEL 11. VENTILATION SLOTS - These slots provide air flow to reduce heat inside the enclosure, this ensure that airflow is not impeded. 12. LCD DISPLAY – Text in the display indicates status of software-controlled settings. 13. BACK KEY – Press this key to return to prior display screen. 14. ENTER KEY – Press this button to select and enable the value displayed on the screen. 15. HiQnet™ PORT – This port allows feature updates as they become available 16.
Section 5: Menu of Software-Controlled Features 705P and 708P speakers include software-enabled features that can be accessed and adjusted using the MENU key, the ROTARY CONTROL, along with the ENTER and BACK Keys. To select and set the values of a particular feature: • Press the MENU key. Rotate the ROTARY CONTROL to view the desired feature in the display. • Press the ENTER key to select the feature. • Use the ROTARY CONTROL and ENTER key to select the desired parameter and set its value.
SOFTWARE-ENABLED FEATURES: INPUT TRIM – Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the amplifier. Counter clockwise adjustment of the 88 ROTARY CONTROL reduces the speaker volume. Clockwise rotation increases speaker volume. uu [0dB]; -24dB – 0dB; 0.1dB adjustment resolution INPUT SELECT 88 - Allows monitoring of the following input sources: uu {[Analog]; AES Ch1; AES Ch2; AES Ch1+Ch2} AES LEVEL TRIM – Allows increase in gain or attenuation of digital signals. 88 uu [0dB]; -24dB – +24dB; 0.
ROOM EQ – Eight filters of parametric ROOM EQ can be applied to compensate for the adverse effects of 88 room acoustics and the speakers proximity to boundaries and restore neutral frequency response. uu Enable {Engaged, [Disengaged]} uu Parametric EQ Filter 1 {Engaged, [Disengaged]} Frequency 88 [1kHz]; 20Hz - 20kHz; 1/24th octave adjustment resolution Q 88 [1.0]; 0.1 - 12; 0.1 adjustment resolution Gain 88 [0dB]; -12dB – +12dB; 0.
PRESETS – Provides access to six factory presets and six registers that can be used to save user-created 88 settings of EQ and Delay parameters. uu Load Load Factory Preset • [1] EQ Flat • 2: LF Boost • 3: LF Cut • 4: HF Boost • 5: HF Cut • 6: HPF uu Save Save User Preset 88 {[Preset_1] (Preset_2; … ; Preset_6} Default name is “PRESET_1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Preset naming is possible using ROTARY CONTROL and ENTER key.
UTILITY 88 uu MENU TIMEOUT – Determines the interval that the MENU key retains and when pressed, returns the display to the last edited feature screen. - Immediate - 5 Seconds - 15 Seconds - 30 Seconds - 45 Seconds - 1 minute - Disabled Section 6: Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from your speakers, check these settings: • Make sure a signal source is connected and producing sound. • Make sure the POWER INDICATOR is illuminated on the front of the speaker.
Section 7: Specifications System Specifications Model Name 705P 708P LF Driver Size 127mm (5") 203mm (8") HF Driver Size 25mm (1") 25mm (1") HF Driver Type Crossover Power Configuration JBL 2409H Compression Driver 1750 Hz 1700 Hz Bi-Amplified Bi-Amplified HF Driver Power Amp 250W Class D LF Driver Power Amp Frequency Response +/- 3 dB 250W Class D 45Hz-25kHz 41Hz-25kHz LF Frequency Extension (-10dB) 39Hz 35Hz High Frequency Range (-10dB) 32 kHz 31kHz Maximum Continuous SPL* 101 dB
A B C D 8 7 DESCRIPTION 1.60 10.80±.03 AFTER FINISH SALES MODEL, LSR705P 2.70 5.94±.03 AFTER FINISH 6 8 7 6 NOTES: MOUNTING POINTS: 4XM6 - MAXIMUM CLEARANCE IN ENCLOSURE IS 3/4 IN (19MM). USE ONLY LOAD-RATED FASTENERS. RECOMMENDED FASTENER LENGTH: LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 3/4 IN (19MM) IN LENGTH PLUS THICKNESS OF MOUNTING PLATE. LSR705P PART NUMBER THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF HARMAN. DO NOT DISCLOSE, REPRODUCE OR PUBLISH WITHOUT WRITTEN HARMAN APPROVAL 4.43 5 10.
A B C D 18 8 7 DESCRIPTION SALES MODEL, LSR708P 4X 2.00 4X 1.00 17.35±.03 AFTER FINISH 6 8 7 6 NOTES: MOUNTING POINTS: 8XM8 - MAXIMUM CLEARANCE IN ENCLOSURE IS 3/4 IN (19MM). USE DNL Y LOAD-RATED FASTENERS. RECOMMENDED FASTENER LENGTH: LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 3/4 IN (19MM) IN LENGTH PLUS THICKNESS OF MOUNTING PLATE LSR708P PART NUMBER THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF HARMAN. DO NOT DISCLOSE, REPRODUCE OR PUBLISH WITHOUT WRITTEN HARMAN APPROVAL 5 5 4X 2.45 4X 4.
Section 9: JBL Service Contact Information CUSTOMER SERVICE: In the US: Phone: 800-397-1881 support@jblpro.com PRODUCT REGISTRATION: Register your product online at www.jblpro.com/registration On The World Wide Web: www.jblpro.com PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS, OUTSIDE THE USA: Contact the JBL Professional Distributor in your area. A complete list of JBL Professional international distributors is provided at our U.S.A. website: www.jblpro.
Section 10: Product Warranty Information The JBL Limited Warranty on professional loudspeaker products (except for enclosures) remains in effect for five years from the date of the first consumer purchase. JBL amplifiers are warranted for three years from the date of original purchase. Enclosures and all other JBL products are warranted for two years from the date of original purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY? Your JBL Warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners so long as: A.
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