User manual JBL P81

[. . . ] JBL PERFORMANCETM SERIES OWNER'S GUIDE P81 P941 HIGH-PERFORMANCE IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS P81/P941 IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 11 12 13 14 14 14 15 Documentation Conventions Introduction Highlights Product Registration Unpacking Loudspeaker Overview Driver Complement Filter Network Input Panel Installation Considerations Loudspeaker Placement Installation Instructions Making Connections Optimizing Performance Loudspeaker Volume Specifications Dimensions Obtaining Service Index DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the JBL® PerformanceTM Series P81 and P941 In-Wall Loudspeakers. It is important to read this document before attempting to use your loudspeakers. WARNING Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death. CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. [. . . ] The speakers are shipped with the baffle assembly attached to the mounting frame at its four corners. Unscrew the four screws and carefully lift the baffle assembly out of the mounting frame, as shown in Figure 12: Figure 12. Remove Baffle from Mounting Frame · pencil · Phillips-head screwdriver · measuring tape · utility knife · carpenter's level · flat-blade screwdriver · stud finder To Install the P81/P941: 1. Use the supplied template to trace an outline to mark the desired location to mount the speaker system. Use caution to cut the hole approximately centered between wall studs, allowing at least 1 inch between the cutout and wall studs, as shown in Figure 9. Use a carpenter's level to ensure a level measurement. Baffle 1/3 of Height 1/3 of Height 1/3 of Height Place Woofer at 1/3 the height of Stud Bay 1/3 the height of Stud Bay (measured from the Fire Block) 1/3 the height of Stud Bay (measured from the Fire Block) Fire Block Figure 9: Use wall template Figure 10: Ideal Height of Woofer Figure 10: Cut wall opening Carpenter's Level Mounting Frame Figure 12: Remove Baffle From Mounting Frame 5. (Optional) It is recommended that the frame be painted before it is mounted. The mounting frame has springloaded clamps around its perimeter, which are designed to fold shut as the mounting frame is placed into the wall opening and spring open once inside, anchoring the mounting frame in the wall opening. Loosen all clamp screws until the clamps are fully extended. 9 At least 1-inch At least 1-inch Utility Knife Figure 9: Use Wall Template Figure 11: Cut Wall Opening Figure 15: Frame Alignment Tool 7. Be sure to run the speaker wire in through the rear opening before reinstalling the baffle assembly. Insert the mounting frame into the cutout until the clamps snap into Figure place. Slide the baffle into place in the Figure 17: mounting frame. Clamp Tighten Allen screws with Allen key wrench Frame Alignment Tool Figure 15: Frame Alignment Tool Figure 14: Clamp Close-Up Figure 13: Clamp Mechanism Insert frame into wall opening Note how the clamp springs open A Screw 9. Insert the frame alignment tool horizontally into the center of the frame. This tool functions as a frame spreader, while the clamps are being tightened, as shown in Figure 15. Starting from the lower right corner and working in a diagonal torque sequence, use a power screwdriver to tighten each of the clamp screws (only until almost snug). If needed, adjust the mounting frame so it is level and centered in the cutout. Figure 17: Tighten Allen Screws With Allen Key Wrench NOTE: Be sure that the speaker wires are clear of the woofer basket and not too close to the woofer cone. Make sure the wires are not pinched between the baffle and the mounting frame. Use the spacer shim to center the baffle inside of the frame while securing with four 10-32 x 2-1/4-inch screws. Remove spacer and gauge the other three sides before starting final torque sequence. Proper centering of the baffle is critical to the grille fitting properly. Use the included 5/32-inch Allen key to tighten until snug, as shown in Figure 17. Clamp Wall B 11. Hand-tighten frame screws and check each screw at least twice to make sure they are fully tightened to prevent rattles. [. . . ] If necessary, remove any remnants by rubbing with a cloth dampened with paint thinner. Clean the front grille surface with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. Apply masking tape over the black felt strips around the grille perimeter to shield them from paint. Be sure to mask only the felt and not the outer metal edges of the grille, so that they will be painted. [. . . ]