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    The document provides guidelines for proper speaker placement and connection for a series of Northridge E Series loudspeakers and center channel speaker. It discusses optimum placement of front and surround speakers, as well as bi-wiring and troubleshooting connections.

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    The document provides guidelines for proper speaker placement and connection for a series of Northridge E Series loudspeakers and center channel speaker. It discusses optimum placement of front and surround speakers, as well as bi-wiring and troubleshooting connections.

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    The document provides details on various home speaker models and their specifications, as well as instructions for placement, connection, and troubleshooting of issues.

    The recommendations are to place the speakers 5-6 feet apart for front speakers and within 0-0.6 meters of the TV for surround speakers. Slight variations in placement are acceptable.

    Connection methods described include single-wire connection using the upper terminals, bi-wire connection using four conductors to separate network sections, and ensuring correct polarity when connecting to the amplifier. Banana plug connectors can be used by removing plastic inserts.

    SPEAKER PLACEMENT

    Proper placement of the


    speakers is an important step
    in obtaining the most realistic
    soundstage possible. These
    recommendations are for the
    optimum placement of the
    loudspeakers. Use these
    placement recommendations
    as a guide. Slight variations
    will not diminish your listening
    pleasure.

    this guide are video-shielded


    and can safely be placed near
    a television.
    MODELS: E60, E80, E90, E100

    All of the Northridge E Series


    loudspeakers referred to in

    MODELS: E30, E50


    As front speakers

    As surround speakers

    5 6 ft.
    (1.5m1.8m)

    MODEL: EC35
    (00,6m)

    The EC35 center channel


    loudspeaker is designed to
    complement all of the
    Northridge E Series loudspeakers. It is the ideal way to
    re-create the cinematic experience in your home.

    NORTHRIDGE E SERIES
    E30, E50, E60, E80, E90,
    E100, EC35

    OWNERS GUIDE

    SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

    MODELS: E30,
    E50, E60, E80,
    E90, E100
    RIGHT

    LEFT

    RIGHT

    LEFT

    Receivers Speaker Outputs

    MODEL: EC35
    CENTER

    CENTER
    Receiver
    Speaker Outputs

    Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+)


    and () terminals. It is important to connect both speakers
    identically: (+) on the speaker
    to (+) on the amplifier and ()
    on the speaker to () on the
    amplifier. Wiring out of
    phase results in thin sound,
    weak bass and poor imaging.
    To use the binding-post
    speaker terminals, unscrew
    the colored collar until the
    pass-through hole in the center post is visible. Insert the
    bare end of the wire through
    this hole; then screw the collar
    down until the connection
    is tight.

    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. To
    use banana-type connectors
    requires the removal of the
    inserts. Do not remove these
    inserts if you are using the
    product in an area covered by
    the European CE certification.
    BI-WIRING
    The bi-wire connection
    method requires one amplifier
    and two sets of speaker wires.
    By removing the shorting bars,
    connections may be made to
    the individual network sections
    using four conductors, one for
    each of the four terminals.
    For single-wire connection,
    leave the shorting bars in
    place and connect only a single set of speaker wires (two
    conductors) to the two upper
    terminals.

    High Frequency

    +
    Low Frequency

    +
    Amplifier
    Bi-Wire Connections

    MODELS: E30, EC35, E50

    The supplied self-adhesive


    rubber feet may be attached
    to the bottom corners of your
    speakers to protect your
    furniture.
    MODELS: E60, E80, E90,
    E100

    These models feature four


    rubber feet that enable them to
    be placed on a smoothsurfaced floor, such as tile or
    hardwood. Four metal spikes
    are supplied for use when the
    speaker is to be placed on a
    carpeted surface, to decouple
    the speaker from the floor and
    prevent unwanted damping. To
    insert the spikes, gently lay the
    speaker on its side (not its
    front or back) on a soft,
    nonabrasive surface. Each
    spike screws into the threaded
    insert in the center of each
    rubber foot. Make sure all
    four spikes are screwed in
    completely for stability.
    NEVER drag the speaker to
    move it, as this will damage
    the spikes, the feet and/or the
    wood cabinet itself. Always lift
    the speaker and carry it to its
    new location.
    CAUTION: Floorstanding
    (tower) loudspeakers have a
    high center of gravity and may
    become unstable and tip over
    during earthquakes, or if
    rocked, tipped or improperly
    positioned. If this is a concern,
    these speakers should be
    anchored to the wall behind
    them, using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases
    and wall units. The customer is
    responsible for proper installation and proper selection of
    hardware.

    TROUBLESHOOTING
    If there is no sound from
    any of the speakers:

    Check that receiver/amplifier is on and that a source is


    playing.
    Review proper operation of
    your receiver/amplifier.
    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 no wires are
    touching other wires or
    terminals and creating a short
    circuit.
    Make sure all wires are
    connected. Make sure none
    of the speaker wires are
    frayed, cut or punctured.
    In Dolby* Digital or DTS
    modes, make sure that the
    receiver/processor is configured so that the speaker in
    question is enabled.
    Turn off all electronics and
    switch the speaker in question with one of the other
    speakers that is working correctly. Turn everything back
    on, and determine whether
    the problem has followed the
    speakers, or has remained in
    the same channel. If the problem is in the same channel,
    the source of the problem is
    most likely with your receiver
    or amplifier, and you should
    consult the owners manual for
    that product for
    further information. If the problem has followed the speaker,
    consult your dealer for further
    assistance or, if that is not
    possible, visit www.jbl.com
    for further
    information.

    If the system plays at


    low volumes but shuts
    off as volume is
    increased:

    Check all wires and connections between receiver/


    amplifier and speakers.
    Make sure all wires are
    connected. Make sure none
    of the speaker wires are
    frayed, cut or punctured.
    If more than one pair of
    main speakers is being used,
    check the minimum impedance requirements of your
    receiver/amplifier.
    If there is no (or low)
    bass output:

    Make sure the polarities


    (+ and ) of the left and right
    Speaker Inputs are
    connected properly.
    Consider adding a powered
    subwoofer to your system for
    use with digital .1 surround
    formats.

    If there is no sound from


    the surround speakers:

    Check all wires and connections between receiver/


    amplifier and speakers. Make
    sure all wires are connected.
    Make sure none of the
    speaker wires are frayed,
    cut or punctured.
    Review proper operation of
    your receiver/amplifier and its
    surround sound features.
    Make sure the movie or TV
    show you are watching is
    recorded in a surround sound
    mode. If it is not, check to see
    whether your receiver/ amplifier has other surround
    modes you may use.
    In Dolby Digital or DTS
    modes, make sure your
    receiver/processor is configured so that the surround
    speakers are enabled.
    Review the operation of your
    DVD player and the jacket of
    your DVD to make sure that the
    DVD features the desired
    Dolby Digital or DTS mode,
    and that you have properly
    selected that mode using both
    the DVD players menu and the
    DVD discs menu.

    Declaration of Conformity

    We, Harman Consumer International


    2, route de Tours
    72500 Chateau-du-Loir
    France
    declare in own responsibility that the products
    described in this owners manual are in compliance
    with technical standards:
    EN 50081-1:1992
    EN 50082-1:1997
    Gary Mardell
    Harman Consumer International
    Chateau-du-Loir, France 8/03

    SPECIFICATIONS
    E30

    E50

    E80

    E90

    E100

    EC35

    Description
    2-Way 6" bookshelf

    Description
    Description
    3-Way, 8"
    3-Way 8"
    horizontal/vertical
    floorstanding
    mirror-image bookshelf

    E60

    Description
    3-Way dual
    6" floorstanding

    Description
    3-Way dual
    8" floorstanding

    Description
    3-Way dual
    10" floorstanding

    Description
    3-Way dual
    5" center

    Max. Recommended
    Amplifier Power**
    125W

    Max. Recommended
    Amplifier Power**
    175W

    Max. Recommended
    Amplifier Power**
    175W

    Max. Recommended
    Amplifier Power**
    200W

    Max. Recommended
    Amplifier Power**
    225W

    Max. Recommended
    Amplifier Power**
    250W

    Max. Recommended
    Amplifier Power**
    150W

    Power Handling
    (Continuous/Peak)
    70W/280W

    Power Handling
    (Continuous/Peak)
    90W/360W

    Power Handling
    (Continuous/Peak)
    90W/360W

    Power Handling
    (Continuous/Peak)
    100W/400W

    Power Handling
    (Continuous/Peak)
    110W/440W

    Power Handling
    (Continuous/Peak)
    125W/500W

    Power Handling
    (Continuous/Peak)
    75W/300W

    Nominal Impedance
    8 Ohms

    Nominal Impedance
    8 Ohms

    Nominal Impedance
    8 Ohms

    Nominal Impedance
    8 Ohms

    Nominal Impedance
    8 Ohms

    Nominal Impedance
    8 Ohms

    Nominal Impedance
    8 Ohms

    Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
    88dB

    Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
    90dB

    Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
    90dB

    Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
    91dB

    Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
    91dB

    Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
    91dB

    Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
    91dB

    Frequency
    Response (3dB)
    50Hz 20kHz

    Frequency
    Response (3dB)
    45Hz 20kHz

    Frequency
    Response (3dB)
    40Hz 20kHz

    Frequency
    Response (3dB)
    38Hz 20kHz

    Frequency
    Response (3dB)
    36Hz 20kHz

    Frequency
    Response (3dB)
    33Hz 20kHz

    Frequency
    Response (3dB)
    75Hz 20kHz

    Crossover
    Frequency
    4000Hz

    Crossover
    Frequencies
    800Hz, 3200Hz

    Crossover
    Frequencies
    1000Hz, 4000Hz

    Crossover
    Frequencies
    300Hz, 4000Hz

    Crossover
    Frequencies
    300Hz, 4000Hz

    Crossover
    Frequencies
    1000Hz, 5000Hz

    Crossover
    Frequencies
    800Hz, 3200Hz

    High-Frequency
    Transducer
    19mm Titaniumlaminate
    dome, shielded

    High-Frequency
    Transducer
    19mm Titaniumlaminate
    dome, shielded

    High-Frequency
    Transducer
    19mm Titaniumlaminate
    dome, shielded

    High-Frequency
    Transducer
    19mm Titaniumlaminate
    dome, shielded

    High-Frequency
    Transducer
    19mm Titaniumlaminate
    dome, shielded

    High-Frequency
    Transducer
    19mm Titaniumlaminate
    dome, shielded

    High-Frequency
    Transducer
    19mm Titaniumlaminate
    dome, shielded

    Midrange Transducer
    NA

    Midrange Transducer
    100mm PolyPlas,
    shielded

    Midrange Transducer Midrange Transducer


    100mm PolyPlas,
    100mm PolyPlas,
    shielded
    shielded

    Midrange Transducer
    100mm PolyPlas,
    shielded

    Midrange Transducer Midrange Transducer


    100mm PolyPlas,
    75mm PolyPlas,
    shielded
    shielded

    Low-Frequency
    Transducer
    170mm PolyPlas,
    shielded

    Low-Frequency
    Transducer
    200mm PolyPlas,
    shielded

    Low-Frequency
    Transducer
    200mm PolyPlas,
    shielded

    Low-Frequency
    Transducers
    Dual 170mm PolyPlas,
    shielded

    Low-Frequency
    Transducers
    Dual 200mm PolyPlas,
    shielded

    Low-Frequency
    Low-Frequency
    Transducers
    Transducers
    Dual 250mm PolyPlas, Dual 133mm PolyPlas,
    shielded
    shielded

    Baffle
    Low diffraction,
    IsoPower

    Baffle
    Low diffraction,
    IsoPower

    Baffle
    Low diffraction,
    IsoPower

    Baffle
    Low diffraction,
    IsoPower

    Baffle
    Low diffraction,
    IsoPower

    Baffle
    Low diffraction,
    IsoPower

    Baffle
    Low diffraction,
    IsoPower

    Port
    FreeFlow flared

    Ports
    Port
    Dual FreeFlow flared FreeFlow flared

    Port
    FreeFlow flared

    Port
    FreeFlow flared

    Port
    FreeFlow flared

    Port
    FreeFlow flared

    Network
    Straight-Line
    Signal Path (SSP)

    Network
    Straight-Line
    Signal Path (SSP)

    Network
    Straight-Line
    Signal Path (SSP)

    Network
    Straight-Line
    Signal Path (SSP)

    Network
    Straight-Line
    Signal Path (SSP)

    Network
    Straight-Line
    Signal Path (SSP)

    Network
    Straight-Line
    Signal Path (SSP)

    Terminals
    Terminals
    Terminals
    Terminals
    Terminals
    Terminals
    Terminals
    Gold-plated, 5-way
    Gold-plated, 5-way
    Gold-plated, 5-way
    Gold-plated, 5-way
    Gold-plated, 5-way
    Gold-plated, 5-way
    Gold-plated, 5-way
    binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable
    Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D)
    381mm x 213mm x 305mm 292mm x 445mm x 311mm 927mm x 251mm x 305mm 927mmx 213mm x 343mm 1022mm x 251mm x 368mm 1067mm x 311mm x 368mm185mm x 558mm x 264mm
    Weight Per Speaker
    16.3 lb/7.4kg

    Weight Per Speaker


    25 lb/11.4kg

    Weight Per Speaker


    35 lb/15.9kg

    Weight Per Speaker


    40 lb/18.2kg

    Weight Per Speaker


    48 lb/21.8kg

    Weight Per Speaker


    55 lb/25kg

    Weight Per Speaker


    22 lb/10kg

    PRO SOUND COMES HOME


    JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
    8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
    2, route de Tours, 72500 Chateau-du-Loir, France
    516.255.4JBL (4525) www.jbl.com
    2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
    Part No.350038-002

    * Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.


    DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
    ** The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure
    proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not
    recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.
    All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
    All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.

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