Jbl Arena 61c User manual

UH~

®

by

HARMAN

ARENA

61C,

ARENA

BIG,

ARENA

61CDT

In-Ceiling

Architectural

Loudspeaker

Instruction

Manual

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This

document

contains

general

safety

,

installation

and

operation

instructions

for

the

JBL

Arena

61C,

SIC

and

61CDT

in-ceiling

loudspeakers.

It

is

important

to

read

this

document

before

attempting

to

use

this

product.

Pay

particular

attention

to:

WARNING:

Calls

attention

to

a

procedure,

practice,

condition

or

the

like

that,

if

not

correctly

performed

or

adhered

to,

could

result

in

injury

or

death.

CAUTION:

Calls

attention

to

a

procedure,

practice,

condition

or

the

like

that,

if

not

correctly

performed

or

adhered

to,

could

result

in

damage

to

or

destruction

of

part

of

or

the

entire

product.

Note:

Calls

attention

to

information

that

aids

in

the

installation

or

operation

of

the

product.

II

JBL

Arena

In-Ceiling

Architectural

Loudspeaker

Instruction

Manual

ABOUT JBL

®

IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

For

more

than

68

years,

JBL

®engine

ers

have

been

involved

in

every

aspect

of

music

and

film

recording

and

reproductio

n,

from

live

performances

to

the

recordings

you

play

on-the-go

and

in

your

home,

car

or

office

.

We're

confident

tha

t

the

JBL

system

you

have

chosen

will

provide

every

note

of

enjoyment

you

expect

-

and

that

when

you

think

about

purchasing

additional

audio

equipment,

you

will

once

again

choose

JBL

produc

t

s.

IN-CEILING LOUDSPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

•

Long-throw

woofers

with

rubber

surrounds

provide

h

igh

output

with

low

distortion.

•

1-inch

(25mm)

silk-dome

tweeter

with

an

integrated

waveguide

provides

optimized

r

esponse

both

on

and

off

axis.

• H

ig

h-order

crossover

network

delivers

accurate

timb

re

repro

duction.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please

take

a

moment

to

registe

r

your

product

on

our

Web

site

at

www.jblcom

.

You'll

enable

us

to

keep

you

posted

on

our

l

atest

advancements

and

help

us

to

understand

our

customers

and

build

products

that

meet

their

needs

and

expectations.

BOX CONTENTS

Your

JBL

in-ceiling

loudspeaker

box

should

contain

the

fo

llow

ing

items:

1x

JBL

in

-ce

iling

loudspeaker

1x

grill

e

1x

extra

scrim

cloth

for

grille

1x

mounting

template

1x

instruction

manual

UNPACKING

THE

SPEAKER

Carefully

unpack

the

speaker

.

If

you

suspect

damage

from

transit,

report

it

immedia

tely

to

your

dealer

and/or

delivery

service.

Keep

the

s

hipping

carton

and

packing

materials

for

future

use.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Your

new

JBL

loud

speake

rs

hav

e

been

engineered

to

provide

extremely

accu

rat

e

performance

.

However,

any

speaker's

ultimate

perfo

rm

ance

will

be

affected

by

the

speaker's

pl

acement

in

th

e

li

s

tenin

g

room

and

the

acoustics

of

the

room.

Not

all

listening

spaces

can

accommodate

the

ideal

cond

itions

of

these

two

factors

.

Therefore,

careful

attention

to

the

placement

of

your

JBL

in-ceiling

loudspeakers

will

have

a

sig

nificant

impact

on

th

e

general

performance

of

the

loud

speake

rs.

2

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED

SOUND

•

Since

distributed

sound

is

general

sound

throughout

an

area,

place

the

loudspeakers

as

uniformly

as

possible

for

even

sound

coverage

throughout

the

area.

•

Place

the

left

and

right

loudspeakers

roughly

the

same

distance

from

the

primary

listener

locations.

•

To

avoid

"hot

spots"

where

the

sound

is

too

loud,

plan

to

use

more

loudspeakers,

with

each

set

to

play

at

a

lower

volume.

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR TWO-CHANNEL

STEREO

Place

the

left

and

right

loudspeakers

the

same

distance

from

the

primary

listening

.

area

(or

as

close

to

the

same

distance

as

possible).

The

distance

from

each

speaker

to

its

nearest

side

wall

should

also

be

the

as

close

to

the

same

distance

as

possible.

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Equal

,

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II

Ideally,

the

distance

between

the

left

and

right

loudspeakers

should

be

slightly

less

than

their

distance

from

the

primary

listening

area.

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR

HOME

THEATER

•

The

front

left,

center

and

front

right

loudspeakers

should

be

cente

r

ed

relative

to

the

video

display.

•

The

front

left,

center,

and

front

right

loudspeakers

should

be

closer

to

the

video

display

than

to

the

main

listen

i

ng

area.

For

example,

if

the

video

display

is10ft

(3m)

from

the

main

listening

area,

the

loudspeakers

should

be

6ft

(1

.8m)

or

further

from

the

main

listening

area.

•

The

front

left

and

front

right

loud

s

peakers

should

bere

latively

clos

e

to

the

sides

of

th

e

video

display.

F

or

example,

front

left

and

front

right

loudspeakers

us

ed

with

a

50

-

in

(1

.

2m)

video

display

should

generally

not

be

more

than

80

in

(2m)

apart.

•

The

center

loud

s

peaker

should

be

aligned

with

the

center

of

the

video

display

.

•

The

s

urround-channelloudspeakers

should

be

as

far

from

the

ma

in

listening

a

rea

as

possible

but

at

l

eas

t 2

feet

(0

.

6m)

from

s

id

e

and

rear

wall

s.

3

5.

1-Channel

Speaker

Placement

•

In

a5.

1-channel

system,

the

surround

left

and

surround

right

loudspeakers

should

be

located

di

r

ectly

to

the

sides

of,

or

up

to

10

degrees

behind,

the

main

listen

i

ng

area.

Video

Di

splay

Front

Left

Cente

r

Front

Right

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.

- -

--

M

ore

than

2'

(

0.6m)

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More

than

J

~~~

10

2' (

0.6m)

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·----

~

1

)

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

7.

1-Channel

Speaker

Placement

•

In

a7.

1-channel

system,

the

su

rround

left

and

surround

righ

t

loudspeakers

should

be

located

di

r

ectly

to

the

sides

of

,

or

up

to

1

0

degrees

behind,

the

main

liste

n

ing

area.

•

In

a7.

1-channel

system,

the

surround

back

left

and

surround

back

right

loudspeakers

should

be

equidistant

from

the

prima

ry

li

stening

area

and

generally

as

far

from

it

as

possible

but

at

least

2ft

(

0.6m)

from

the

side

and

rear

walls

.

Video

Dis

play

Ce

n

te

r

Front

Right

M

ore

than

' 2' (

0.6m)

Mo

re

than

~

@)

_2'(0

i)

! I I L

--

11

'i(

~

Surround

Left

Surround

Rig

ht

Surround

Bac

k

Le

ft

~

Mo

rethan

:

~

2' (

0.6m)

i

Surround

B

ac

k

Right

~

JBL

Arena

In-Ceiling

Architectural

Loudspeaker

Instruction

Manual

••

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Do

not

use

the

tweeter-mounting

baffle

as

a

handle

to

move,

carry

or

position

the

speaker.

Doing

so

can

damage

the

baffle.

Such

damage

is

not

covered

by

the

speaker's

warranty.

JBL

architectural

speakers

are

extremely

easy

to

install.

However

,

if

you

are

unable

to

understand

and

follow

the

instructions

in

this

manual

clearly

and

fully

,

or

if

you

are

unsure

of

your

ability

to

install

these

loudspeakers

properly

,

please

contact

your

dealer

or

a

qualified

installer.

WARNING:

HARMAN

International

assumes

no

responsibility

for

improper

installation

of

hardware

or

for

any

personal

injuries

or

product

damages

resulting

from

improper

installation

or

a

fallen

loudspeaker.

II

JBL

Arena

In-Ceiling

Architectural

Loudspeaker

Instruction

Manual

CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER

CAUTION:

REMOVE

POWER

You

must

connect

the

speaker

wires

before

the

speaker

is

fully

installed.

To

protect

the

audio

system

and

yourself

from

damage

or

injury

through

accidental

electrical

shorting

and

surges

during

installation,

turn

all

audio

system

power

OFF

before

beginning

the

speaker

installation.

Speaker

Wire

Use

high-quality

speaker

wire

to

obtain

the

best

performance

from

your

JBL

in-ceiling

speakers

.

•

For

wire

lengths

of

less

than

50ft

(15m),

use

at

least

16-gauge

speaker

wire.

•

For

wire

lengths

between

50ft

and

100ft (15m-

30m),

use

at

least

12-gauge

speaker

wire

.

•

For

wire

lengths

of

greater

than

100ft

(30m)

,

use

at

least

1

0-gauge

speaker

wire

.

Note:

All

speaker

wires

must

comply

with

all

local

building

and

safety

codes

for

use

in

in-ceiling

applications.

Making

Connections

Connect

each

channel's

positive

(+)terminal

on

the

back

of

the

amplifier

or

receiver

to

the

positive

(red)

terminal

on

the

corresponding

speaker

;

connect

each

channel

's

negative

(-)terminal

on

the

back

of

the

amplifier

or

receiver

to

the

negative

(black)

terminal

on

the

corresponding

speaker.

Do

not

reverse

polarities

(that

is

,

do

not

connect+

to-

,

or-

to+)

when

making

connections.

Doing

so

will

cause

poor

imaging

and

diminished

bass

response

.

Negative

Terminal

(Black)

Positive

Terminal

(Red)

Press

down

on

the

post

to

open

the

hole

;

insert

the

bare

end

of

the

wire

into

the

hole

and

release

the

post

to

secure

the

wire.

CAUTION:

To

avoid

short

circuits

that

may

damage

your

equipment,

be

certain

that

positive

and

negative

wire

strands

do

not

touch

each

other

and

do

not

touch

metal

parts

such

as

the

speaker

frame.

4

MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS

For

New

Construction

If

you

wish

to

pre-install

a

rough-in

frame

for

the

speakers

before

the

drywall

is

installed

in

new

construction,

you

will

need

to

purchase

the

correct

rough-in

frame

kit

for

your

loudspeaker

model

from

your

authorized

JBL

dealer.

Detailed

mounting

instr

uct

ions

are

supplied

wi

th

the

rough-in

kit.

After

the

drywall

is

installed,

follow

the

installation

instructions

in

For

Existing

Construction,

below.

For

Existing

Construction

Note:

The

installation

procedure

is

the

same

for

all

models

covered

by

this

manual.

1.

Ensure

that

the

drywall,

plywood

or

other

ceiling

material

is1

/2

"-

2"

(13mm

-

51

mm

)

thick

and

capab

le

of

wit

h

stand

ing

the

weight

of

the

speaker

being

installed.

Make

sure

to

allow

at

least

1"

(25.4mm)

between

the

edge

of

the

supplied

installation

template

and

any

rafters

or

other

obstructions

behind

the

wall,

so

the

speaker's

locking

mechanism

w

ill

have

room

to

engage

fully

.

Perform

an

obstruction

s

urvey

to

be

sure

that

there

are

no

studs,

lengths

of

conduit,

pipes,

he

at

in

g

ducts

or

air

returns

in

the

ce

iling

cav

i

ty

that

will

interfere

with

the

speaker.

Mounting

Opening

1"

(25

4mm)

2.

Determine

the

correct

speake

r

location

and

use

the

template

in

c

luded

with

the

speaker

to

mark

the

ceiling

material.

3.C

ut

the

ce

ilin

g

drywall

a

lon

g

th

e

mark

you

made

in

Step

2

to

c

reate

the

mounting

open

ing

.

5

4.

Connect

the

speaker

to

the

amplifier

as

explained

in

Connecting

to

the

Amplifier,

on

pa

ge

4.

NOTE:

For

61CDT

,

you

must

connect

both

left

and

right

speaker

wire

from

the

amplifier.

5.

Attach

the

speaker

's

seismic

tab

to

a

su

pport

line,

as

per

local

safety

regulation

s.

6.

Make

sure

a

ll

four

speake

rcl

amps

are

in

their

"ready-to

-

mount"

position

.

Speaker

Cla

m

ps

in

Ready

-

to

-

Moun

t

Pos

ition

JBL

Arena

In

-

Ceiling

Architectural

Loudspeaker

Instruction

M

an

ual

Ill

.

7.

Insert

the

speaker

straight

into

the

mounting

opening

.

Tighten

the

speaker

clamp

screws

on

the

front

of

the

speaker

baffle.

The

speaker

clamps

will

automatically

rotate

into

position

and

begin

clamping

the

speaker.

•

When

you

notice

resistance

on

the

screws

the

speaker

has

been

clamped

successfully.

IMPORTANT:

Always

use

low-torque

settings.

NEVER

over-

tighten

the

clamp

screws

Insert

Speaker

Straight

Into

Mounting

Cut-Out

Tighten

Clamping

Screws

8.

Attach

the

supplied

grille.

Powerful

magnets

in

the

speaker

frame

will

securely

hold

the

grille

in

place.

Attach

Supplied

Grille

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JBL

Are.na

In-Ceiling

Architectural

Loudspeaker

IIWiil

Instruction

Manual

Painting

the

Grille

JBL

architectural

loudspeaker

grilles

can

be

painted

to

match

any

decor.

If

you

wish

to

change

the

grille's

color

,

its

satin

finish

will

function

as

a

primer

coat.

For

the

best

results

follow

this

procedure:

1.

Gently

remove

the

scrim

cloth

from

the

back

side

of

the

grille

before

painting

.

2.

Use

a

high-quality

spray

paint

and

apply

a

thin

coat

of

color

.

Ensure

that

the

grille

perforations

remain

free

of

paint.

Filling

them

with

paint

wi

ll

diminish

the

speaker

's

sound

qual

i

ty

.

If

any

perforations

are

plugged

,

use

compressed

air

to

blow

the

paint

out

of

the

perforations

.

Note

:

If

you

find

any

grille

perforations

that

are

plugged

with

paint

after

the

paint

has

dried,

carefully

use

a

straight

or

sewing

needle

to

remove

the

paint.

3.

We

have

included

replacement

scrim

cloths.

After

the

paint

has

dried,

apply

a

light

coat

of

spray

adhesive

to

the

inside

of

the

perforated

grille

and

attach

a

new

scr

imcl

oth

.

IMPORTANT:

Never

spray

adhesive

on

the

cloth.

EXCESSIVE OUTPUT LEVELS

Your

JBL

loudspeakers

feature

custom-designed

transducers

and

high-

quality

network

components

featuring

high-order

filters

with

steep

cutoffs

that

reduce

the

potential

of

damage

to

individual

speaker

drivers

.

and

help

the

loudspeakers

maintain

their

performance

even

under

extreme

operating

cond

i

tions.

However

,

all

loudspeakers

have

limits

when

it

comes

to

continuous

playback

.

To

extend

these

limits

,

avoid

playback

at

volume

levels

that

result

in

distorted

or

strained

sound.

OBTAINING SERVICE

To

obtain

service

,

contact

an

authorized

JBL

dealer

.

Refer

to

Limited

Warranty,

on

page

7

for

more

information.

DIMENSIONS

Mounting Opening Mounting Depth Overall Dimensions

Diameter (w/grille)

Arena SIC

9-5/8"

(2

4

4mm)

5-3/

1

6"

(1

32mm)

10-23/32"

(272mm)

Dia.

x

5-5/16"

(1

35mm)

D

eep

Arena

61C

8"

(203mm)

4-23/32"

(120mm)

9-3/32"

(23

1

mm)

Dia.

x

4-15/

1

6"

(125mm)

Deep

Arena

8"

(203mm)

4-23/32"

(120mm)

9-3/32"

(23

1

mm)

Dia.

x

61CDT

4-

1

5/16"

(125mm)

Deep

Dimensions

are

subject

to

change

without

notice

.

For

complete

performance

specifications,

please

go

to

the

JBL

Web

site

:

www

.

jbl.com

.

LIMITED WARRANTY

JBL

Series

speakers

are

warranted

against

defects

.

The

duration

of

the

speaker

's

warranty

depends

on

the

laws

in

the

country

in

which

it

was

purchased

.

Your

local

JBL

retailer

can

help

you

determine

the

length

of

your

warranty.

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rights

reserved.

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of

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ernatio

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Indu

s

trie

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corporated,

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Barely noticeable. Until you hear them.

Floor to ceiling, JBL Arena architectural series speakers are engineered for full sound

dispersion to ﬁll the room – no matter where installed. Specially designed with a nearly

invisible zero-bezel, fully paintable magnetic grille, the JBL Arena speakers blend into any

home environment. The JBL proprietary HDI waveguide allows the loudspeaker to ﬁll the

room in cinema-quality, full-immersion sound from any location – even high elevations or

off-axis listening locations. The JBL Arena is ready for integration into any home audio or

theater system, with a sturdy, reliable design including a XL-2 bracket suitable for mounting

in any wall or ceiling up to 2" thick. Expertly designed, the series is matched to the award-

winning JBL Arena component speakers for a complete home audio experience. It will leave

you wondering how such spectacular sound seems to come out of nowhere.

Features

Sound Inspired by JBL’s legendary

M2 Master Reference Monitor

Paintable, nearly invisible zero-bezel

magnetic grille

Superior XL-2 installation bracket

ARENA SERIES

Arena 6IC Arena 6IW

Arena 55IW

Architectural Loudspeakers

Arena 6ICDT

Arena 8IC

Arena 8IW

Features and Beneﬁts

Sound Inspired by JBL’s legendary M2 Master Reference Monitor

High Deﬁnition Imaging (HDI) waveguide technology takes its cues from the legendary JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor. Computer-optimized driver positioning

and network integration result in ideal performance and life-like soundstage imaging throughout the entire room, regardless of location. Proven acoustic superiority

through rigorous testing and real-world evaluation.

Paintable, nearly invisible zero-bezel magnetic grille

Speakers are nearly invisible, seamlessly blending into wall or ceiling architecture. Equally pleasing to audiophiles and interior designers as full-dispersion speakers

can be fully painted and integrated into any conﬁguration or setup. Engineered for the custom installer with a whole-room, seamless audio and visual design in mind.

Superior XL-2 installation bracket

Sturdy, reliable design ﬁt for easy installation in walls up to a full 2" thick. Specialty mechanical grip designed to minimize vibration regardless of installation format.

Handles custom installation better than typical 1-1/2" bracket designs.

What’s in the box:

Main Unit

Magnetic Grille

Owner’s Manual

Printed Mounting Template

Warranty Card

Architectural Loudspeakers

ARENA SERIES

Feature Arena 6IC Arena 6ICDT Arena 8IC Arena 6IW Arena 8IW Arena 55IW

Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms

Recommended

Amplier Power: 80W 80W 100W 80W 100W 120W

Frequency Response: 38Hz - 20kHz 38Hz - 20kHz 30Hz - 20kHz 38Hz - 20kHz 30Hz - 20kHz 40Hz - 20kHz

Loudspeaker

Sensitivity: 86dB 2.83V @ 1m 86dB 2.83V @ 1m 88dB 2.83V @ 1m 86dB 2.83V @ 1m 88dB 2.83V @ 1m 88dB 2.83V @ 1m

Low Frequency

Driver Size and

Material

6-1/2"(165mm)

Polycellulose Woofer

6-1/2" (165mm)

Polycellulose Woofer

8" (203mm)

Polycellulose Woofer

6-1/2" (165mm)

Polycellulose Woofer

8" (203mm)

Polycellulose Woofer

Dual 5-1/4" (133mm)

Polycellulose Woofer

High Frequency

Driver Size and

Material

1" (25mm) Silk-Dome

Tweeter

2 x 3/4" (19mm) Silk-

Dome Tweeter

1" (25mm) Silk-Dome

Tweeter

1" (25mm) Silk-Dome

Tweeter

1" (25mm) Silk-Dome

Tweeter

1" (25mm) Silk-Dome

Tweeter

Cutout Dimensions: (D): 8" (203mm) (D): 8" (203mm) (D) 9-5/8" (244mm)

(H x W): 9-13/16" x

7-9/32"

(249mm x 185mm)

(H x W): 11-15/16" x

8-15/16"

(303mm x 227mm)

(H x W): 14-1/8" x

6-13/32"

(359mm x 163mm)

Grille Finished

Dimensions: (D): 9-3/32" (231mm) (D): 9-3/32" (231mm) (D): 10-11/16"

(272mm)

(H x W): 10-7/8"

x 8-11/32"

(276mm x 212mm)

(H x W): 13" x 10"

(330mm x 254mm)

(H x W): 15-1/8" x

7-13/32"

(384mm x 188mm)

Mounting Depth: 4-11/16" (119mm) 4-11/16" (119mm) 5-13/64" (132mm) 3-19/32" (91mm) 3-13/16" (97mm) 3.0" (76mm)

Compatible Wall

Material Thickness:

0.5" – 2.0"

(12mm – 51mm)

0.5" – 2.0"

(12mm – 51mm)

0.5" – 2.0"

(12mm – 51mm)

0.5" – 2.0"

(12mm – 51mm)

0.5" – 2.0"

(12mm – 51mm)

0.5" – 2.0"

(12mm – 51mm)

Shipping Units of

Measure: Each Each Each Each Each Each

Warranty: 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years

Pre-Construction

Bracket Part number PCK6C PCK6C PCK8C PCK6 PCK8 PCK55

Back Box Part

Number FBB6C FBB6C FBB8C FBB6 FBB8 FBB55

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Note:

1"

(25.4mm)

must be clear behind

the drywall to

provide adequate

room for the mounts

to engage.

08"

(203mm)

JBL ARENA 61C User manual

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