JBL STUDIO 2 6IC User manual

UBL
®
by
HARMAN
STUDIO
2
61C,
STUDIO
2
SIC,
STUDIO
2
61CDT
Premium
In-Ceiling
Architectural
Loudspeaker
Instruction
Manual

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
This
document
contains
general
safety,
installation
and
operation
instructions
for
the
JBL
Studio
2
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:
Galls
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
Studio
2
In
-
Ceiling
Architectural
Loudspeaker
Instruction
Manual
ABOUT JBL
®
IN-CEILING SPEAKERS
For
more
than
68
years,
JBL
®
engineers
have
been
involved
in
every
aspect
of
music
and
film
recording
and
reproduction,
from
li
ve
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,
you
will
once
again
choose
JBL
products.
IN-CEILING LOUDSPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS
•
Long-throw
woofers
with
rubber
surrounds
provide
high
output
with
low
distortion.
• 1-
inch
(25mm)
CMMD
Lite
tweeter
with
an
integrated
wavegu
i
de
provides
optimized
response
both
on
and
off
axis.
•
High-order
crossover
network
delivers
accurate
timbre
reproduction.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please
take
a
moment
to
register
your
product
on
our
Web
site
at
www.jbl.com.
You'll
enable
us
to
keep
you
posted
on
our
latest
advancements
and
help
us
to
understand
our
customers
and
build
products
that
meet
their
needs
and
expectations.
BOX CONTENTS
Your
JBL
in-ce
i
ling
loudspeaker
box
shou
ld
contain
the
following
items:
1x
JBL
in-ceil
i
ng
loudspeaker
1x
grille
1x
extra
scrim
cloth
for
grille
1x
mounting
template
1x
instruction
manual
UNPACKING THE SPEAKER
Carefully
unpack
t
he
speaker.
If
you
suspect
damage
from
transit
,
report
it
immediately
to
your
dealer
and/or
de
li
very
service.
Keep
the
shipping
carton
and
packing
materials
for
future
use.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Your
new
JBL
l
oudspeakers
have
been
engi
neered
to
provide
extremely
accurate
performance.
However,
any
speaker's
ultimate
performa
n
ce
will
be
affected
by
the
speaker's
placement
in
the
listening
room
and
the
acoustics
of
the
room.
Not
all
listen
i
ng
spaces
can
accommodate
the
ideal
conditions
of
these
two
factors.
Therefore,
careful
attention
to
the
placement
of
your
JBL
in
-
ceiling
loudspeakers
will
have
a
signif
i
cant
impact
on
the
general
performance
of
the
l
oudspeakers
.
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
dis
ta
nce
from
the
primary
listener
location
s.
•
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
pri
mary
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.
]
Ide
a
lly,
the
distan
ce
between
the
left
and
right
loudspeakers
should
be
slightly
l
ess
than
their
distance
from
the
primary
listening
area.
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR HOME THEATER
•
The
front
left
,
center
and
front
right
loud
spea
ker
s
sho
uld
be
centered
relative
to
the
video
display.
•
The
front
left
,
center,
and
front
right
l
ou
ds
peakers
should
be
closer
to
the
video
display
than
to
the
main
li
ste
ning
a
rea
.
For
example,
if
the
video
display
is
10ft
(3m)
from
the
main
listening
a
rea
,t
he
loudspeak
ers
should
be
6ft
(1
.8
m)
or
further
from
the
main
lis
te
ning
area.
•
The
front
left
and
front
right
loudspeak
erss
hould
be
re
latively
close
to
the
sides
of
the
video
display.
For
example,
front
left
and
front
right
loudspeaker
s
used
with
a
50-in
(1.
2
m)
video
display
should
g
enerally
not
be
more
th
an
80
in
(2m)
a
part
.
•
The
center
loud
s
peaker
should
be
aligned
with
th
e
center
of
th
e
video
display
.
• T
he
s
urround-chann
el
loud
spea
ker
s
shou
ld
be
as
far
from
the
main
li
ste
ning
area
as
po
ss
ibl
e
but
at
l
ea
st 2fe
et
(0.6m)
from
si
de
and
rear
wall
s.
3
5.1-Channel
Speaker
Placement
•
In
a
5.1-channel
system,
the
surround
left
and
surround
r
ight
loudspeakers
should
be
located
directly
to
the
sides
of,
or
up
to
10
deg
r
ees
behind.
the
main
listening
area.
Front
Left
~
~
~~
More
than
2'
(0.6m)
Video
Display
Center
~
7
.1-Channel
Speaker
Placement
Front
Right
@}
Surround
Right
•
In
a
7.
1
-channel
system.
the
surround
left
and
surround
right
loudsp
ea
kers
should
be
l
ocated
directly
to
the
sides
of
,
or
up
to
10
degrees
behind,
the
main
l
is
tening
area.
•
In
a
7.
1
-channel
system,
the
surround
back
left
and
surround
back
right
loudspeakers
should
be
equidistant
from
the
primary
listening
area
and
generally
as
far
from
it
as
possible
but
at
least
2
ft
(0.6m)
from
t
he
side
and
rear
walls.
Front
Left
-
------~~
Vi
deo
Display
Center
~
Front
Right
@)
More
than
I
2'
(0.6m)
i
More
than
__
2
_
'
_
(~:
. -
.
1
~,
~~ ~~
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n-
•n 0"-10"
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Surround
Left
S
urround
Right
S
urro
u
nd
Surro
und
Back
Left
Back
Righ
t
~
~
More
than
:
~
~
2'
(0.6m)
:
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JBL
Studio
2
In-Ceiling
Architectural
Loudspeaker
Instruction
Manual
II
.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Do not use the tweetar-mountlng bafHe as a handle to
move, carry or position the speaker. Doing so can damage the
bafHe. 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. '
•. .
JBL Studio 2 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, tum all audio system power OFF before beginning the
speaker Installation.
Speaker Wire
Use high-quality speaker wire to obtain the best performance from your
J8L in-ceiling speakers.
• For wire lengths of less than 50 ft (15m), use at least 16-gauge
speaker wire.
• For wire lengths between 50 ft and 100 ft (15m - 30m), use at least
12-gauge speaker wire.
• For wire lengths of greater than 100 ft (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 shortcircuits 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
mode
l
from
your
authorized
JBL
dealer
.
Detailed
mounting
instructions
are
supplied
with
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
cei
l
ing
materia
l
is
1
/2"
-
2"
(13mm
-51
mm)
thick
and
capable
of
withstanding
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
will
have
room
to
engage
fully.
Perform
an
obstruction
survey
to
be
sure
that
there
are
no
studs,
lengths
of
conduit,
pipes,
heating
ducts
or
air
returns
in
the
ceiling
cavity
that
will
interfere
with
the
speaker.
Mounting
Opening
-
1"
(25.4mm)
2.
Determine
the
correct
speaker
location
and
use
the
template
included
with
the
speaker
to
mark
the
ceiling
material.
3.
Cut
the
ceiling
drywall
along
the
mark
you
made
in
Step
2
to
create
the
mounting
opening.
5
4.
Connect
the
speaker
to
the
amplifier
as
explained
in
Connect
ing
to
the
Amplifier,
on
page
4.
NOTE:
For
61CDT,
you
must
connect
both
left
and
right
speaker
wire
from
the
amp
li
fier.
5.
Attach
the
speaker's
seismic
tab
to
a
support
line,
as
per
local
safety
regulations.
Se
is
mic
Tab
6.
Make
sure
all
fou
r
speaker
clamps
are
in
the
ir"
ready-
to
-mount"
position.
Speake
r
Clamps
in
Ready-to-Mount
Position
JBL
Studio
2
In-Ceiling
Architectural
Loudspeaker
Instruction
Manual
111
.

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 posit i on and begin clamp ing 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 Studio 2 In - Ceiling Architectural Loudspeaker
Instruction Manual
Painting the Grille
JBL architectu r al loudspeake rg rilles can be painted to match any decor.
If you wish to change the grille's color, its satin finish will funct i on as a
primer coat. For the best results follow this procedure:
1. Gen tl y remove the scrim cloth from the back side of the grille before
painting.
2. Use a high-quality spray pa i nt and apply a th in coat of co l or. Ensure
that the grille perforations remain free of paint. Fi ll ing them with
paint will diminish the speaker's sound quality. If any perfor at io ns 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 dr i ed , carefully use a straight p in or sewing needle to
remove the paint.
3. We have include d replaceme nt scrim cloths. After the paint has dried ,
apply a light coat of spray adhesive to the i nside of the perfora ted gri ll e
and attach a new scrim cloth. I MPORTANT: Never spray adhesive on the
cloth.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE TWEETER
The JBL Studio 2 in-ceiling speake r models allow you to adjust the angle
of the tweeter. To change the angle, press on the tweeter 's outer ring
as shown in the illus tration below. Be careful not to touch the tweeter
diaphragm or suspension.
HIGH-FREQUENCY LEVEL CONTROL
The High-Frequency Level control lets you fine-tune the speaker's high
frequency output to compensate for various acoustical enviro nments. The
control has three settings:
+: Increases high-frequency output. Set the switch to this position if
the room has many features that absorb hi gh-frequency sound energy,
such as thick carpeting, drapes and fabric-covered furniture.
0: Normal high-frequency output. Set the switch to this pos it ion for
most installations.
-: Decreases high-frequency output. Set the switch to th is position if
the room has many features that reflect high-frequenc y sound en ergy ,
such as large uncovered windows , bare tile floors and large expanses of
bare walls, or if the speakers are used without grilles .
6

EXCESSIVE OUTPUT LEVELS
Your JBL loudspeakers feature custom-designed transducers and high-
quality network components featuring high-order filters with steep cu toffs
that reduce the potential of damage to individual speaker drivers and
help the loudspeakers maintain their performance even under extreme
operating conditions. 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 (wig
rille)
Studio281C
9-5 / 8" (244mm ) 5-3 / 16" ( 13 2 mm) 1 0-23/32" (272mm )Dia.x
5-5/16" (1 3 5mm ) Deep
Studlo261C 8" (20 3 mm ) 4· 231 32" (1 20 mm) 9- 3/ 32" (2 31 mm )Oi a. x
4·1
5/ 1 6" (1 25 mm ) Deep
Studio 2 8" (2
03mm) 4· 231 32" (1 20m m)
9-3/ 32 " (23 1 mm )Dia.x
61CDT 4-1 5/16" (1 25 mm )De ep
Dimensions are subject to change without notice.
For complete performance specifications , please go to the JBLWeb 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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Instruction Manual
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