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TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WALL SURFACE-MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WALL CORNER-MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 WALL/CEILING CORNER-MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HALF-ROUND WALL-MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English PLACEMENT HOME THEATER JBL Control NOW speakers are perhaps the most flexible and versatile loudspeakers ever developed. There are numerous mounting options. The JBL Control NOW speaker can be wall-mounted or corner-mounted, sit on a shelf or be used with floor stands. Two, three or four speakers can be joined together to create loudspeaker solutions for virtually any application.
WALL SURFACE-MOUNTING When deciding upon a location for the JBL Control NOW speaker, take care NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" (7,6 cm) (horizontal) and 8-1/2" (21,5 cm) (vertical) to the ceiling. Any closer than the minimum measurements will not allow the room needed to position and slide the JBL Control NOW speaker into the mounting bracket.
English 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear flange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker. Slide the mounting-bracket cap over the assembly. Secure the mounting-bracket cap by inserting two #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) screws (provided) in the bottom of the mounting bracket and tightening.
WALL CORNER-MOUNTING 3. Connect the wires to the JBL Control NOW speaker. CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed.
5. To orient the JBL logo into the correct position, pull the JBL logo slightly outward from the speaker grille and rotate. The JBL logo is held in place by a spring. Peel the adhesive cover off the mounting-bracket cover and attach to bottom of mounting assembly. Mounting-Bracket Cap Mounting Bracket (side view) Mounting-Bracket Cover #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) Screws (2) (side view) Ceiling line Top Cap Mounting Bracket #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) Mounting Bracket shown as looking through the speaker.
WALL/CEILING CORNER-MOUNTING (VERTICAL MOUNTING ONLY) 3. Connect the wires to the JBL Control NOW speaker. CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed.
5. To orient the JBL logo into the correct position, pull the JBL logo slightly outward from the speaker grille and rotate. The JBL logo is held in place by a spring. Peel the adhesive cover off the mounting-bracket cover and attach to sides of the mounting assembly. Bracket Cover #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) Screws (2) Top Cap Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket shown as looking through the speaker.
HALF-ROUND WALL-MOUNTING 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Be sure to use appropriate anchors. (HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL) NOTE: Decide whether you will connect the speakers as a single channel or two separate channels, and follow the appropriate instructions on the following pages. CONNECT AS A SINGLE CHANNEL Appropriate anchors CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers.
English 5. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Run the loose end of the multiunit wiring adapter through the rear cable-management hole in the mounting bracket, and rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear flange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker. Now slide the mountingbracket cap over the assembly.
CONNECT AS TWO CHANNELS 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Be sure to use appropriate anchors. CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed.
5. Now rest the second JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear flange in the mounting bracket, as shown, and complete the process. Secure the mounting-bracket cap with two #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Mounting-Bracket Cap Mounting Bracket (side view) #10-32 x 2" Screws (2) #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) Screws (2) (side view) 6. To orient the JBL logo into the correct position, pull the JBL logo slightly outward from the speaker grille and rotate.
3/4-ROUND WALL-MOUNTING When deciding upon a location for the JBL Control NOW speaker, take care NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" (7,6 cm) to the ceiling. Any closer than 3" (7,6 cm) will not allow the room needed to position and slide the JBL Control NOW speaker into the mounting bracket. Speaker 1 ceiling 3" (7,5 cm) Minimum distance from ceiling to top of bracket (horizontal mounting) Speaker 2 Speaker 3 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall.
6. Place the large end of the multiunit wiring adapter that is already connected to speaker 1 into speaker 2 by sliding the multiunit wiring adapter into the rear of the speaker at a slight angle and rotate clockwise. This end is connected to the first speaker now resting in the Corner/Wall-Mount Bracket. 5. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket.
9. Place the large end of the multiunit wiring adapter that is already installed in speaker 2 into speaker 3 by sliding a multiunit wiring adapter into the rear of it at a slight angle and rotate clockwise. IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – or – to +) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response. Standard Connection BLACK = — RED = + This end is connected to the second speaker currently resting in the Corner/Wall-Mount Bracket assembly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: CAUTION The supplied floor stand adapters facilitate installation with a variety of generalpurpose floor stands available from many manufacturers. Since different stands will have different weight capacities and stability characteristics, it is the customer’s responsibility to check with the stand manufacturer or dealer to ascertain whether that specific stand is capable of handling the weight and proportions of these loudspeakers in a safe and stable manner. JBL, Inc.
FOUR-SPEAKER ARRAY USING THE OPTIONAL POLE-MOUNT BRACKET (PMB) CAUTION SPEAKER IDENTIFICATION CHART The JBL Control NOW PMB Pole-Mount Bracket facilitates installation of the JBL Control NOW and JBL Control NOW AW loudspeakers with a variety of general-purpose ceiling-fan-pole assemblies available from many manufacturers.
3. Slide the clevis pin through the aligned holes in the pole-mount bracket and drop tube. Secure the clevis pin by inserting the cotter pin through the hole in the clevis pin. Pole-Mount Bracket Cap Pole-Mount-Bracket Cap Cotter Pin Drop Tube Drop Tube Pinholes Pole-Mount Bracket Pole-Mount Bracket Clevis Pin 4. The pole-mount bracket can now hold the weight of the speakers. (FOR SMALLER-DIAMETER DROP TUBES) 2B.
SPEAKER WIRING There are four possible ways of wiring the JBL Control NOW speakers when using the pole-mount kit. 1. Use the cable assembly provided to wire the units for a single channel. 2B. Stereo sound distribution – Use this connection for a smaller home theater/stereo environment. Cable Assembly Channel 1 A Channel 2 B B A Channel 1 D C Multiunit Wiring Adapter Multiunit Wiring Adapter Channel 1 D Single-channel-wiring diagram. 2.
1. Use the cable assembly provided. Run the cable assembly down the drop tube; run the four sets of paired wires out through the wire access holes, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop tubes. A large-diameter drop tube is shown here. English SINGLE-CHANNEL WIRING IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding.
2-CHANNEL WIRING FOR EVEN SOUND DISTRIBUTION 3. Connect the small end of the multiunit wiring adapter to the rear of speakers A and B, as shown. 1. Use the even sound distribution connection for even sound distribution through both channels. Run the sets of paired wires out two wire access holes through the pole-mount bracket, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop tubes. A large-diameter drop tube is shown here. Pole-MountBracket Cap 4.
English 7. Connect the wires to the terminal assembly and place the speaker on the pole-mount bracket. Repeat this process with speaker D. Return to the installation procedures and continue. IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +).
2-CHANNEL STEREO WIRING 1. Use the stereo sound-distribution connection for a smaller home theater/stereo environment. Run the sets of paired wires out two opposite wire access holes through the pole-mount bracket, as shown. 3. Connect the small end of the multiunit wiring adapter to the rear of speakers D and B, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop tubes. A large-diameter drop tube is shown here. Pole-Mount-Bracket Cap 4.
English 7. Connect the wires to the terminal assembly and place the speaker on the pole-mount bracket. Repeat this process with speaker A. Return to the installation procedures and continue. 4-CHANNEL WIRING 1. Run the four sets of paired wires out the wire access holes, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop tubes. A large-diameter drop tube is shown here.
SPEAKER MOUNTING After carefully placing all four speakers in the mounting bracket, lightly jostle the speakers into place so that the pole-mount-bracket cap will slide down into place. Tighten the pole-mount-bracket assembly with the four #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) screws provided. Drop Tube Pole-Mount-Bracket Cap Pole-Mount Bracket Only two speakers shown here for clarity.
English MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust. All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade periodically. The frequency of maintenance depends on the metals involved in the connections, atmospheric conditions and other factors, but once per year is the minimum. If a problem occurs, make sure that all connections are properly made and clean.
SPECIFICATIONS JBL CONTROL NOW™ JBL CONTROL NOW™ AW Frequency Response (–6dB) 80Hz – 30kHz Max. Recommended Amplifier Power* 150W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 50W/300W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 90dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Crossover Frequencies 2000Hz – 18dB/octave; woofer 36dB/octave tweeter; Low-Frequency Transducers Dual 4" (100mm) PolyPlas, shielded High-Frequency Transducer 3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, shielded; waveguide Weight per Speaker 6.
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Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. JBL and Bi-Radial are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. JBL Control NOW, PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. ™ PRO SOUND COMES HOME ® Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
