Harman JBL STUDIO 610 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
JBL®STUDIO6 SERIES
loudspeakers
Studio 680
Studio 625C Studio 665C
Studio 690
Studio 698
Studio
620
Studio
610
Studio
630
Studio 650P
Studio 660P

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS JBL®PRODUCT
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reproduction, from live performances to the recordings you play on the go and in your home, car or office.
We’re confident that the JBL system you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment you expect – and that when
you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL
products.
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INCLUDED ITEMS
Studio 690
Studio 680
Studio 630/620/610Studio 665C/625C
Rubber Feet
Studio 665C/625C
(Pre-installed)
Studio 698
Carpet Spikes
Studio 698/690/680
Feet Pad
Studio 698/690/680
Feet Pad
Studio 630/620/610

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PLACEMENT
For the best results, place the speakers 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart. Angling the speakers toward the listening
position can improve the stereo imaging. The speakers will produce the most accurate stereo soundstage when the
angle between the listener and the speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees.
6 – 10 ft
(1.8m – 3m)
40° – 60°
>20 in
(>51cm)
Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner.
For the best performance, we recommend that you place the speakers at least 20 inches (51cm) away from the side walls.
Keyholes
Keyholes
We have designed the Studio 610 speakers to mount directly onto a wall. Each speaker has four keyholes on the back
and will require four 4.0x38mm wood screws fastened to a wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, install an anchor
appropriate for a 4.0x38mm screw.
NOTE: You are responsible for the correct selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores)
that will ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of the speakers. 4.0x38mm wood screws not provided.
1) Using the included wall brackets, mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place the mounting screws.
2) Fasten four 4.0x38mm wood screws to the wall using the markings from Step 1 as your guide. Leave an 1/16”
(1.59mm) space between the wall and screwhead. If a wall stud is not available, use an appropriate anchor.
3) Place the speaker on the wall by aligning the keyholes on the back of the speaker to the screwheads on the wall.
Once positioned properly, the speaker should slide down slightly and become secure.
STUDIO 698/STUDIO 690/STUDIO 680 – LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS
WALL MOUNTING THE STUDIO 610

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You should place the 625C/665C center speaker directly above or below the center of your TV screen. The center of the
speaker’s horn should be no more than 2 feet (61cm) above or below the centers of the front left and front right
speakers’ horns. If your TV set is deep enough, you can set the center speaker on top of the TV, with the speaker’s
front edge even with the TV’s front edge.
Studio 625C/665C
Center Speaker
Studio
698/690/680/630/620
Front Left Speaker
Studio 698/690
680/630/620
Front Right
Speaker
< 2ft (61cm)
TV
TV
Note: You can place 625C/665C below or above the TV.
Note: For better audio listening performance, please align the center speaker towards your head level position.
STUDIO 625C/665C

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When you use Studio 630/620/610 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 5.1-channel system, place them slightly behind
the listening position, facing each other. Ideally, they should be 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor. An alternate
location would be on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call
attention to themselves while they’re playing. Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound
accompanying the sounds that you hear from the front left, front right and center speakers.
TV
Studio 625C/665C
Center Speaker
Studio 630/620/610
Surround Right
Speaker
Studio 630/620/610
Surround Left
Speaker
Surround Right
Studio 630/620/610 Studio 630/620/610
Speaker
Surround Left
Speaker
3 – 4 ft
(0.9m – 1.2m)
Studio
698/690/
680/630/620
Front Left
Speaker
Studio
698/690/
680/630/620
Front Right
Speaker
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STUDIO 630/620/610 – SURROUND CHANNELS (5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM)

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When you use Studio 630/620/610 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 7.1-channel system, place the surround
side speakers directly to the sides of the listening position, at least 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor. Place the
surround back speakers on the wall behind the listening position, also at least 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor
and 3 – 6 feet (0.9m – 1.8m) apart.
Surround Left
Back Speaker
Surround Right
Back Speaker
5 – 6 ft
(1.5m – 1.8m)
Studio 630/620/610 Studio 630/620/610
Studio 630/620/610
Right Surround Back
Speaker
3 – 6 ft apart
(0.9m – 1.8m)
Studio 630/620/610
Left Surround Back
Speaker
TV
Studio 625C/665C
Center Speaker
Studio 630/620/610
Surround Right
Speaker
Studio 630/620/610
Surround Left
Speaker
Studio
698/690/
680/630/620
Front Left
Speaker
Studio
698/690/
680/630/620
Front Right
Speaker
STUDIO 630/620/610 – SURROUND CHANNELS (7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM)

REMOVING THE GRILLES
You can remove the Studio 6 speaker grilles by pulling them away from the enclosure.
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Remove Grille
Remove Grille

CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Make sure that all of the system’s electrical components are turned OFF (and preferably
unplugged from their AC outlets) before making any connections.
Speakers and amplifiers have corresponding positive and negative (“+” and “–”) connectors. All Studio 6 series
speakers have connectors that are marked “+” and “–” on the terminal-cup assembly. Additionally, the “+” connectors
have red markings, while the “–” connectors have black markings.
To ensure proper polarity, connect each “+” connector on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective “+”
(red) connector on each speaker. Connect the “–” connectors in a similar way. Do not reverse polarities (i.e., “+” to “–”
or “–” to “+”) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor stereo imaging and diminished bass performance.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the “+” and “–” wires or connectors do not touch each other or the other terminal.
Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier.
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The Studio 6 series speakers’ gold-plated speaker connectors can accept a variety of wire connector types: bare wire,
pin connectors, spade connectors and banana connectors.
USING BARE WIRE OR PIN CONNECTORS:
1. 2. 3.
USING SPADE CONNECTORS:
1. 2. 3.
USING BANANA CONNECTORS:
1. 2. 3. 4.

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BASIC SINGLE-WIRE CONNECTION
To connect the speakers using a single wire, connect the amplifier to each speaker as shown in the illustration below.
You can use either set of connectors on the connector panel.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the metal jumper bars from between the two sets of connectors when
connecting the speaker wires.
+–
Use Either Set
of Connectors
Do Not Remove
Jumper Bars
Receiver or Amplifier
(One Channel Shown)
Speaker
Connector Panel
BI-WIRE CONNECTION
Studio 698/690/680 speaker connector panels have two sets of input connectors that are joined by metal jumper
bars. The upper set of connectors is for the compression-driver/horn assembly, and the lower set of connectors is
for the woofer(s). This arrangement allows you to bi-wire the speakers using a single stereo amplifier or using two
stereo amplifiers. Bi-wiring can offer performance advantages and more flexibility in power-amplifier selection over a
conventional single-wire connection.
Before bi-wiring the speakers, remove the jumper bars.
Remove Jumper Bars
Compression Driver/
Horn Connectors
Woofer
Connectors
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CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS
•Wipe the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth to remove dust. Damp cloth may dull the cabinet’s finish. Do not use
volatile liquids such as benzene, paint thinner or alcohol on the cabinet.
•Do not spray insecticide near the cabinet.
•To remove dust from the grille fabric, use a vacuum cleaner set to low suction.
•Never apply suction or pressurized air to the horn opening.
•Do not wash the grilles in water, as it may fade the color or make it uneven.
•If the surfaces of the woofer cones become dusty, you can carefully sweep them clean with a soft, dry calligraphy
brush or paint brush. Do not use a damp cloth.
SINGLE-AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING
Amplifier
Left
Ch.
Right
Ch.
Left
Speaker
Right
Speaker
Compression Driver/
Horn Connector
Woofer
Connector
Compression Driver/
Horn Connector
Woofer
Connector
DUAL-AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING
Amplifier 1
Amplifier 2
Left
Ch.
Left
Ch.
Right
Ch.
Right
Ch.
Left
Speaker
Right
Speaker
Compression
Driver/Horn
Connector
Compression
Driver/Horn
Connector
Woofer
Connector Woofer
Connector
For more information about various speaker-wire and connection options, contact your local JBL dealer.