JBL Cinema 500 User manual

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The JBL®brand has been the recognized authority in movie sound for more than 60 years, responsible for well over
half of all theatre installations worldwide. The JBL Cinema 500 home theatre speakers put all that experience to work
in a high-style, high-impact system sized to t comfortably in almost any environment. Dual-midrange centre and
satellite speakers surround you with distinct dialogue and crisp, accurate music and effects. A down-ring 150-watt
powered subwoofer adds the deep oor-rumbling bass today’s most exciting movies demand. There are larger, more
cumbersome home theatre systems out there. But for pure, unalloyed movie magic, the Cinema 500 experience yields
to none of them.
Epic home theatre sound for virtually any listening space
CINEMA 500
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cinema 500 System:
Frequency Response: 32Hz–20kHz (-6dB)
Cinema 500 Satellite Speakers:
Low-Frequency Transducers: Dual 3" (75mm) PolyPlas™cones, video-shielded
High-Frequency Transducer: 1" (25mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
Recommended Amplier
Power Handling: 100 watts
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
Crossover Frequency: 3.7kHz
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Connector Type: Push-spring terminal
Dimensions – including stands
(H x W x D): 11-3/8" x 4-3/4" x 3-3/8" (289mm x 121mm x 86mm)
Weight: 3.2 lb (1.45kg)/each

CINEMA 500
Epic home theatre sound for virtually any listening space
HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com
© 2010 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International
Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. PolyPlas is a trademark of HARMAN
International Industries, Incorporated.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Cinema 500 Centre Speaker:
Low-Frequency Transducers: Dual 3" (75mm) PolyPlas™cones, video-shielded
High-Frequency Transducer: 1" (25mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
Recommended Power Handling: 100 watts
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
Crossover Frequency: 3.7kHz
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Connector Type: Push-spring terminal
Dimensions – including stand
(H x W x D): 4-7/8" x 12" x 3-3/8" (124mm x 305mm x 86mm)
Weight: 3.2 lb (1.45kg)
Sub 140P Subwoofer:
Low-Frequency Transducers: 8" down-ring cone
Enclosure Type: Ported (down-ring)
Amplier Power: 150 watts
Frequency Response: 32Hz–150Hz (-6dB)
Crossover Frequency: 50Hz–200Hz (variable)
Controls: Volume, crossover frequency, phase
Connections: Left and right RCA line-level inputs, LFE input
Power Requirement: 120V/60Hz, 150W (US); 220V/60Hz, 150W (EU)
Power Consumption: <1W (8mA@120V) standby; 300W (2.5A@120V) peak
Dimensions (W x H x D): 19" x 14" x 14" (475mm x 355mm x 355mm)
Weight: 22 lb (10kg)
HIGHLIGHTS
Engineered to work as a system Components are designed to work together for optimal
performance
Voice-matched speakers The four identical satellites are voice-matched to the centre for
consistent sound from speaker to speaker, creating a more realistic 360-degree soundstage
Dual midrange drivers Both the satellites and centre speaker employ dual midrange drivers for
heightened realism and reduced distortion
150-watt powered subwoofer Fast-moving 8-inch (200mm) woofer delivers realistic, high-
impact bass
Down-ring bass driver Unlike conventional front-ring drivers, the SUB 140P Subwoofer
interacts with the oor rather than nearby walls for improved bass quality
Distinctive JBL Weave design Dynamic, one-of-a-kind look
FEATURES
• Video-shielded speakers may be placed near TV monitor without magnetic interference
• CEA-color-coded speaker wires simplify connections
• Subwoofer controls permit easy tuning of bass performance for room acoustics and personal
preferences
• Subwoofer line and LFE inputs ensure noise-free connections to virtually any A/V receiver
• Subwoofer auto on/off for maximum energy savings
• Low (less than 1 watt) subwoofer standby power consumption meets new European guidelines
• Built-in keyholes for easy wall-mounting of satellites and centre speaker
• All speaker wires and connecting cables are included