User manual JBL K2S5500LX

[. . . ] But it is your listening pleasure that ultimately determines how successful we are in this endeavor. It is solely in the interest of ensuring a perfect listening experience that we ask you to faithfully follow the setup and operation procedures outlined in this owner's guide. This guide exists for several purposes. As your owner's manual, it contains all necessary background information and detailed instructions for setting up your Project K2 S5800 loudspeaker system, including unpacking the loudspeaker, selecting the correct location, speaker wire, wiring scheme and amplification, and connecting it to its associated electronics. In addition, we have included a detailed description of Project K2 S5800 loudspeakers (Chapter 2) so that you may become thoroughly acquainted with its unique design and technological features. [. . . ] However, the transient response and audio definition of a high-end system such as Project K2 S5800 will pick up all inefficiencies and distortion in an amplifier system. For full-range operation, the Project K2 S5800 system can be used with an amplifier/receiver of as little as 30 watts. Amplifiers/ receivers of 100­300 watts will ensure optimum system performance. There is no effective limit to the power handling capabilities of the Project K2 S5800 loudspeakers when driven by consumer audio amplifiers. Source impedance is an important criterion in selecting an appropriate unit; the selected amplifier(s) should have a very high current capacity and must be capable of driving a low impedance load. For bi-wiring or bi-amplification applications, four identical amplifiers or two dual-channel units may be used, although specialized lowfrequency and high-frequency amplifiers offer clear advantages. (If four amplifier channels are used, the high-frequency amplifier may be up to 6dB less powerful than the low-frequency amplifier. Due to the power versus frequency distribution of the music, the lowfrequency section requires approximately four times the power of the high-frequency section. ) Project K2 S5800 specialist dealers can recommend amplification to best suit individual needs. In all cases, the left and right amplifiers for each section must be identical. Make sure that the input sensitivity of the two amplifiers is equal or that input level controls are provided to maintain the proper low to mid/high balance. If two identical stereo amplifiers are chosen, each amplifier may be located near a loudspeaker and drive low-frequency and highfrequency sections through short wire runs. 11 CHAPTER 6 ­ PLACEMENT AND SETUP CONSIDERATIONS The Project K2 S5800 loudspeaker system is designed to be less affected by room acoustics than conventional imaging systems. However, it is very sensitive to overall symmetry, and proximity to walls, ceilings and corners. The switches are covered by an access plate which is easily removed by unscrewing the two mounting screws. The Network Mode (Bi-Amp) Switch TM (center) should be left in the Normal position except when bi-amplification with an external electronic crossover is to be employed. The necessary crossover slopes for the K2 S5800 are very specific and bi-amping the system should only be done using factory-approved electronics. The HF Trim Switch £ (right) adjusts the high-frequency level over the range of approximately 1000Hz to 10kHz. The +1dB position gives the highest HF output and measures the most level. 0dB reduces the HF level by 1dB and the ­1dB position reduces the HF level by an additional 1dB. Although the range of these controls is rather small, each of them operate over a reasonably wide frequency range and thus have a noticeable effect on the overall tonal balance of the system. It is recommended that the system first be played with the switch in the middle position. This setting gives the most uniform measurements in a controlled environment. Of course, we are interested in producing the most pleasing sound in your environment with your choice of program material. It is, therefore, recommended that the HF Trim Switch £ be tested in its various settings on a variety of program material. [. . . ] · Check all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the speakers. Make sure all wires are connected, and are not frayed, cut or punctured. No wires or strands should be touching each other or the shorting bars connected to other terminals. · Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. IF THERE IS NO SOUND COMING FROM ONE SPEAKER: · Switch the speaker wires between the speaker with the problem and one that is working correctly. [. . . ]