User manual JBL SCS200.5BK

[. . . ] Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. [. . . ] The center channel speaker should be placed directly above or below the television, and no more than two feet above or below the tweeters of the left and right speakers. It is often convenient to set the center speaker on top of the television set, as shown in the drawing. The surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position and, ideally, should face each other and be at a level higher than the listeners' ears. If that is not possible, they may be placed on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. Additional satellites may be purchased separately for use in 6. 1- or 7. 1-channel systems. MOUNTING OPTIONS SATELLITES AND SURROUNDS On shelves. 4 On the wall. Wall brackets are included. On optional stands. ATTACHING THE SHELF STAND TO THE SPEAKER Prepare the speaker wire as described on page 7. Make sure to preserve the proper polarity (+ and ­ connections) by threading the positive conductor through the hole on the left, and the negative conductor through the hole on the right, looking at the front of the stand. Push down on the red speaker terminal and insert the bare end of the positive wire into the hole under the red cap. Release the cap, and tug gently on the wire to make sure that the connection is Gently pull the slack out of the wire and screw the shelf stand onto the back of the speaker in two places, as shown. snug. Follow the same procedure to connect the negative wire to its terminal. Use the larger screw (Hardware Bag A) in the upper screw hole, and the smaller screw (Hardware Bag A) in the lower screw hole. MOUNTING THE SATELLITES ON OPTIONAL FLOOR STANDS Important Safety Note: The supplied floor stand adapters facilitate installation with a variety of general-purpose floor stands available from many manufacturers. Such damage would not be covered under the warranty. one-inch long (not supplied) ·. Make sure that all four screws are driven into the stud and not into drywall. If the bracket needs to be mounted in drywall, the customer is responsible for selecting and using appropriate wall anchors and screws. Important Note: The Metal Nut ¡ must be fully tightened against the Satellite Speaker ¶ as described in Step 5 before beginning Step 7, in order to avoid damage to the Threaded Insert §. Step 7: Holding the Satellite Speaker ¶ with both hands, reinsert the ball portion of the Ball and Shaft £ into the Attachment Plate ¢. Step 8: Hand-tighten the Molded Nut TM while positioning the speaker for the desired orientation. If the Molded Nut TM is difficult to tighten by hand, insert the Metal Bar into one of the holes in the outer edge of the Molded Nut TM and use the bar as a lever. The swiveling ball enables you to aim the speaker to one side or the other, or to tilt it up or down. Although stereo imaging may be improved by aiming the front speakers toward the listening position, especially for music selections, the surround speakers are intended to provide a diffuse, ambient sound that is best achieved by aiming the speakers straight out from the wall. 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. [. . . ] If there is no sound coming from one speaker: · Check the "Balance" control on your receiver/amplifier. · Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured, or touching each other. · In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure that the receiver/processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled. [. . . ]