JBL HTI6 User manual

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DESIGN GOAL: Combine the superior performance of traditional
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.
TWEETER TYPE:Pure-titanium dome with EOS™
waveguide, and swivel mount
WOOFER TYPE: Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround
CROSSOVER NETWORK:Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:Studio Monitor
OWNER’S GUIDE
PRODUCT LINE:
MODELS:
HTI6, HTI8 and HTI6C
Home Theater In-Wall Series

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INCLUDED
Template/paint shield
(punch out at perforation).
One pair of speakers with grille.
Template/paint shield
(punch out at perforation).
One pair of speakers with grille.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL
HTI6, HTI8
HTI6C
For more than 50 years, JBL
has been involved in every
aspect of music and film
recording and reproduction,
from live performances to
monitoring the recordings
you play in your home,
car or office.
We’re confident that the
JBL loudspeakers you have
chosen will provide every
note of enjoyment that you
expected – and that when
you think about purchasing
additional audio equipment for
your home, car or office, you
will once again choose JBL.
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complete the enclosed profile
card. It enables us to keep you
posted on our latest advance-
ments, and helps us to better
understand our customers and
build products that meet their
needs and expectations.
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400- 600
WALL WALL
5 – 6 ft.
WALL WALL
Front Speakers
Models HTI6, HTI8 as Rear Speakers
Model HTI6C in Ceiling
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 recommen-
dations as a guide. Slight
variations will not diminish
your listening pleasure.
The front speakers should be
placed the same distance
from each other as they are
from the listening position.
They should be placed at
about the same height from
the floor as the listeners’
ears will be.
In a home-theater configura-
tion, the two surround speak-
ers 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 in a wall behind the
listening position, facing for-
ward. The surround speakers
should not call attention to
themselves. They should
provide a diffuse, ambient
sound accompanying the
main program material
heard in the front speakers.

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Phillips #2 screwdriver
Measuring tape Utility knife
Pencil
Carpenter’s level Awl
Tools Needed
The HTI Series in-wall speakers
were designed to be easily
installed. However, if you are
unsure of your ability to prop-
erly install these loudspeakers,
please contact your dealer or
a qualified installer.
INSTALLATION
Speakers and electronics
terminals have corresponding
(+) and (–) terminals. Most
manufacturers of speakers and
electronics, including JBL, use
red to denote the (+) terminal
and black for the (–) terminal.
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 a poor stereo
image. With the advent of multi-
channel surround-sound
systems, connecting all of
the speakers in your system
with the correct polarity
remains equally important in
order to preserve the proper
ambience and directionality
of the program material.
Connection Tips
Wire Length Recommended Size
Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge
Up to 30 ft. 12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft. 10 gauge
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT RIGHT
The wires for both speakers
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer
to the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind
the wall.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

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HTI6, HTI8
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame.
Determine the correct
speaker location.
Template
Level
Note: Always allow at least
one-half inch between a wall
stud and the speaker cutout or
the locking tabs will not be able
to swivel into place.
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
Cut the dry wall. Connect the speaker wires
to the speaker.
Replace the metal grille.
Place the frame assembly
in the wall.
Screw down each of the four
Phillips head screws. The
locking tabs will swivel into
place and secure the unit to
the rear surface of the drywall.

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HTI6C
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Remove the grille from
the speaker frame.
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
Cut the drywall.
Connect the speaker wires
to the speaker.
Place the frame assembly
in the wall.
Screw down each of the three
Phillips head screws. The locking
tabs will swivel into place and
secure the unit to the rear surface
of the drywall.
Replace the metal grille.
Determine the correct speaker
location. Note: Always allow at
least one-half inch between a
wall stud and the speaker cutout
or the locking tabs will not be
able to swivel into place.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION
PAINTING THE SPEAKER
FRAME AND GRILLE
HTI Series loudspeakers can be
painted to match any decor.
If you wish to change their color,
the satin finish on the grille and
frame will function as a primer
coat. Before painting, install the
paint shield (in the assembly kit)
securely into the recess in the
baffle. This will protect the
speaker components and baffle
from paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille perforations
remain free of paint. Filling them
with paint will diminish the
sound quality.
Note: Gently remove the acousti-
cal foam blanket from the grille
before painting. Reattach the
blanket after the paint has dried.
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:
Speaker Model Rough-in Frame Kit
HTI6 RIF6
HTI8 RIF8
HTI6C RIF6C
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from any
of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
• 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.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier
and speakers. Make sure all
wires are connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
If there is low (or no) bass output:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polarity
(+ and –).
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system.
• In Dolby* Digital or DTS® modes,
make sure your receiver/proces-
sor is correctly configured. When
using a subwoofer, make sure the
subwoofer output of the
receiver/processor has been
enabled. If no subwoofer is
being used, make sure the
left and right front and rear
speakers have been config-
ured as “LARGE.” See your
receiver/processor’s owner’s
manual for futher information on
correct speaker configuration in
Dolby Digital, DTS and other
surround-sound modes.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
• Check all wires and connec-
tions 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 require-
ments of your receiver/amplifier.

All features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
†The maximum recommended amplifier power
rating will ensure proper system headroom to
allow for occasional peaks. We do not recom-
mend sustained operation at these maximum
power levels.
*Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
HTI6
Frequency Response
38 – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power †
100 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
88dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
2,500Hz
Woofer
6-1/2 " polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter
1" pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel
mount
Plate Size (W x H)
8-1/2" x 11" (216mm x 279mm)
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)
7-1/8" x 9-11/16" (181mm x 246mm)
Mounting Depth
3-7/8" (98mm)
HTI8
Frequency Response
30 – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power †
120 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
90dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
2,500Hz
Woofer
8 " polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter
1" pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel
mount
Plate Size (W x H)
10-1/8" x 13-1/8" (257mm x 333mm)
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)
8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm)
Mounting Depth
4" (102mm)
HTI6C
Frequency Response
40 – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power †
100 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
88dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
2,000Hz
Woofer
6-1/2 " polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter
1" pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel
mount
Plate Size (Diameter)
9-3/16" (233mm)
Mounting Cutout Size (Diameter)
7-7/8" (200mm)
Mounting Depth
4-1/4" (108mm)
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
owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards:
EN 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1992
Steen Michaelsen
Harman Consumer International
Chateau-du-Loir, FRANCE. 9/00
DESIGN GOAL: Combine the superior performance of traditional
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.
TWEETER TYPE:Pure-titanium dome with EOS™ waveguide,
and swivel mount
WOOFER TYPE: Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround
CROSSOVER NETWORK:Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:Studio Monitor
OWNER’S GUIDE
PRODUCT LINE:
MODELS:
HTI6, HTI8 and HTI6C
Home Theater In-Wall Series
SPECIFICATIONS
©2000 JBL, Incorporated.
JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.
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170-0033
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www.jbl.com
NOTE: For new-construction applications, be sure
to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.