JBL Soundzone SMS1 User manual

SMS1
Soundzone Music System
For Business Music
Preliminary Owners Manual

These products are in compliance with the EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC and Article 10 (1) of the directive. In compliance
with Technical Regulations EN50081-1 and EN50082-1. For a
copy of the model-specific CE Declaration of Conformity,
contact JBL at the address listed at the end of this manual.

Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WallMounting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor Placement . . . . . . . . . . . .
RunningWires . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer . . .
Installation and Hookup of the Satellites . . . .
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdditionalApplications . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty & Contacting JBL . . . . . . . . . .
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Quick Start Guide
TheFollowingisa setof stepsthat willget theSMS1 BusinessMusic Systemup andplaying quickly. For
moredetailed descriptions,explanations,andsetup,please readthe restofthismanual.Aftereachstep,
thesection thatcoversthestepin moredetail notedinItalics.
Step1 –Remove thesubwoofer cabinetfromthewallbafflebyremovingthescrewsfrom allof themount-
ing tabs. Be sure to disconnect the subwoofer driver cable. {Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step2– Ifthesubwoofer isgoing tobemounted onawall, attachthewall baffletothewall now. {Installa-
tion and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step2– PlugtheIEC power cordintothe socketonthe electronicsmodule.Connect your inputsourceto
theproper jackontheconnectorpanel.Runall wiringthrough theprovided junctionboxesandknockouts.
{Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step3– Usingthegreen block connectors,connectthe speakerwireto all fourspeakeroutputs onthe
connectorpanel. Runallwiringthroughtheprovidedjunction boxesand knockouts.{Installation and
Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step 4 – Connect each of the SMS-Sat’s to the speaker wires. Be sure the Speaker EQ Switch is in
the ON (Normal) position. {Installation and Hookup of the Satellites}
Step 5 – Plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. {Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step6– Reconnectthesubwoofer drivercableto theelectronics module, andre-attach thesubwoofer
cabinet to the wall baffle. {Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step7– Makesurethe music volumeonthe controlpanelis turned downandturn thepoweron. {Tuning}
Step8– Startthesource, thengradually turnthevolume up.{Tuning}
Step9– Set thevolumeto a comfortablelevel.Now be suretheCrossover Switch isinthe 160Hz (Nor-
mal)position. Pressthe InputCHPolaritySwitchseveraltimes.Leaveitinthepositionthatgives themost
bass. {Tuning}
Step 10 – Use the Subwoofer Trim knob to set the bass balance. {Tuning}
Step11– Turn theVolumeup tothe highestexpected listeninglevel. Adjustthe AutoWarmthKnobsothat
theRed LEDjustbeginstolightup.Thenturnthe volumedown toanormallisteninglevel.{Tuning}
Step12– Attach theSecurityPanel. {Tuning}
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Introduction
Thankyou forpurchasing theSMS1 SoundzoneBusiness MusicSystem. TheSMS1 isan all-in-one
solutionforbusinessesthatrequirehighqualitysoundwithaminimumofcomplexity,andaminimumprice.
Businessesall aroundtheworldarebecoming increasinglyawareofthepositive effectmusiccanhaveon
customers.The overallexperience offeredby abusinessisbecomingthemostimportantpartof capturing
theattention ofconsumers,evenmorethantheactualproductorservicethatisoffered.The popularityof
highquality,demographicallyfocusedmusicinabusinessvenuecanprovidetremendoussales impact.
However,gettinggoodsoundwithminimalcomplexityandaminimumpricehasbeendifficultinthepast.
TheSMS1 Systemhas beendesigned toeliminate thecomplexity,providegreatsoundallthetimeandatall
volumes,and providemoreeconomicalchoicestobusinessesthatwishto harnessthe benefitsofquality
audio.
TheSMS1alsooffersa tremendousdegreeof configurationoptions. Itisdesignedforuse asa standalone
system,butcan beusedin severalotherways. MultipleSMS-1Systems canbe used togetherfor more
coveragein avarietyofways.The SMS1System canbeusedinconjunction withother soundsystems for
providingjustthe rightsound forjustthe rightarea.And theSMS1 SUBpoweredsubwoofer canbeused
separatefrom theSMS1-SAT’sforevengreater flexibility.
Thereare somany possibilities,duetotheversatilityoftheSMS1components,thatit wouldbe virtually
impossibleto covereveryoneofthemindetail inthis manual.Itwouldalsobeimpossibleto anticipateall of
thepossibleuses.Tothatextent,thismanualwillprovide theunderlyingknowledge thatwillallowanyuser
toadapt theSMS1totheirneeds, withoutunduecomplexity,and withconsistentlyhighqualityresults.
Thefirst stepistobrieflyname anddiscuss thevariouspartsincludedin theSMS1 Package.
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Components and Parts
Pleasetakeamomenttofamiliarizeyourselfwithallof theparts.
Thiswill helpyouasyouprogressthroughthemanual,and asyou set upthe system.
SMS1-System
Figure 1 – SMS1 System Components
1-SMS1-SUB- This istheSubwooferModule. It housestheLowFrequency Loudspeaker,one120
Wattamplifierforthe Subwoofer,two20Watt amplifiersfor theSatellites, andthe Soundzone
Electronics.PleaseseeFigure2 formore detailontheSubwooferModule.
2-SMS1-SAT –There are fourSatellitesin acompletesystem. Thesearethe loudspeakersforall ofthe
middleandhigherfrequencies.
3-InvisiBall–There arefour ofthesein acomplete system.Theyaretheonly hardwareyou needfor
installingthe SMS1-SAT’son asolid surface.
4- HexKeyWrench -This INCLUDED3mm HexWrenchisusedforlooseningand tighteningthe
InvisiBallmechanismintheSMS1-SAT’s.
5- Wrench–ThisINCLUDED Wrench isfor tighteningtheInvisiBallArmontothebase.
6-BlockConnectors– TheseBlockConnectorsareprovided formakingallinputand outputconnections
fromthe ConnectorPanel.
7-SecurityPanel– Coversthe tuningcontrolsaftersetupto preventtampering.
8-PowerCord – Thiscordattaches to the IECPowerInput Jack ontheElectronics module and connects
toanACPowerOutlet forsupplyingpowertothe module.
9-Subwoofer Feet –Thereare twofeetin a completesystem.They arerequiredif the Subwooferisto
besetona floor or shelf.
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SMS1-SUB
Thissection givesdetail ofthepartsoftheSubwooferModule.
Figure 2 – Subwoofer Cabinet
1-CabinetChassis– Thisisthemainbody ofthelowfrequencycabinet.
2- Driver–LowfrequencyElement
3-PortTube–This isoneof theprimary soundradiationlocations.
4- GrilleTrim–Thesepiecesgoonafterinstallationtotrimand protectthe module.
5-Subwoofer Leads-Theseconnect totheElectronic ModuleSubwooferoutput.
6-Rubber Screw CoverPieces(not shown) -Thesepieces are usedtocover the mountingscrewswhen
theSubwoofer isassembled.
Wall Baffle and Electronic Module
Figure 3 –Wall Baffle and Module
1-Wall Baffle–Thisbaffleisthe primary
mountingpoint.Itisalsothephysical
mountfortheElectronicModule
2- ElectronicModule –This isthe housingfor
all oftheelectronics,theconnections
andthe controls.
Moredetail isshown inFigure 4.
3-Knockouts– These prepunched Knockouts
providea locationatwhichtoconnect
inputandoutput conduit.There are twodiameters accountedfor1/2” and3/4”.
4- MountingTabs –These tabsareforliningupandattaching theSubwoofer Cabinetto theWallBaffle.
5- InstallationPoints –These holesare moldedin positionto matchwith severalstandard dimensionsfor
wallstud placement.Theyaccommodate5/32in.(4mm)Bolts.
6 - Power Cord Input Jack – This Jack is for the IEC Power Input Cord to supply power to the SMS1
System.
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Control Panel and Connector Panel
Figure 4a: Control Panel
1-Power Switch –Use this switchtoturn theSystemon and off.
2-Power LED– ThisLEDilluminates whenthePowerisON.
3- SecurityPanelAttachmentPoints–TheINCLUDEDSecurityPanelis
attachedhere usingthe INCLUDEDscrewsandstandoffs.This
panel coversthe trimcontrolstopreventunauthorizedtampering.
4- InputCH PolaritySwitch –Thisswitchchangesthepolarityoftheinput
tothe Subwoofer.Its functionis clearlydetailed inthe TUNING
sectionof theManual. AdjustthisswitchformostBass.
5-Crossover Switch– This switchchanges thecrossoverpoint forthe
Subwooferand Satellites.In theoutward position,labeled
“NORMAL,”thecrossover issetat 160 Hz(for use with
SMS1-SAT’s). This istheproper positionfor usewiththe system’s
SMS1-SATsatellitespeakers.The pushed-inposition setsthe
crossoverat 80Hzforapplicationsin whichyou needthe
Subwooferto simplyaugmentthebassof afull-rangesystem.
6- SubwooferTrim Knob– Thisknob adjuststheamountofSubwoofer levelin theacoustic mix.Turnthe
knobCLOCKWISEfor more bass,COUNTER-CLOCKWISEforless Bass. LevelGuardmay
notprotect thesytemfromdamagewhenthesubwoofer trimcontrol isturned allthewayup.Be
carefulnot toset thistoo high.
7-AutoWarmthLED–ThisLEDilluminateswhentheAutoWarmthcircuitryisactivelyrespondingtothe
music.AutoWarmth iscoveredindetailintheTUNINGSectionof theManual.
8- AutoWarmthTrimKnob –This knobadjusts theamount ofAutoWarmth inthe SignalPath.
AutoWarmthiscoveredindetailintheTUNINGSectionoftheManual.
9- PageSensitivity TrimKnob –This knobadjuststhesensitivityofthePageDuckingcircuitrytothe
incomingPageSignal.TurnCLOCKWISEforgreaterSensitivity,turn
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE for lesssensitivity. Adjustthis controlso themicmakesthemusicgodownin
volumeduring apage,butsothatthepage duckingdoesnotfalselytriggerwhena pageisn’t
occuring.
10- MicVolumeKnob –ThisknobadjuststheoutputvolumeofthesignalfromthePaging Microphone.
11 -VolumeKnob –Thisknobadjuststhe musicvolume butdoes NOTaffect themic pagingvolume.
12-LevelGuardLED–ThisLEDilluminateswhentheLevelGuardCircuitryisactively respondingtothe
signal.LevelGuardlowershighvolume signals.It’sacceptableforthisLEDtoflashonfor asmuch
as50%of thetime,as longasthe soundfrom the speakersis notaudiblydistorted.
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1- PagingMicrophoneInput–This isthe Connectionfor aPagingMicrophone.Itisdesignedfor
abalanced lowimpedancemicrophoneaudioinput.
2-Phantom Power Switch –Whenthe Switch ispushedin ON, theSMS1sends Phantom Powertothe
PagingMicrophone. PhantomPower isrequired ifyou areusing acondenser microphone.Leave
theswitch inthe OFF,outward,positionifthemicworksinthis position.If usinga Condenser
MicrophoneforPaging,thisSwitch willneedto be set IN. Note: The JBL Z-M1 Soundzone
PagingMicrophone doesnotrequirephantompower.
3-Unbalanced Input –TheseRCA Input Jacksarefor the Inputofan Unbalanced StereoorMono
Signal,suchas thatfrom aCompactDisc Player. DoNOTrun anunbalancedcable longerthan 16
ft(5 m)into thisinput. Doingso willpick upnoise andresult indegraded fidelity.NOTE:DoNot
connectasourcetothis Inputifusing eitherthe BalancedInput(4) orthe SpeakerLevelInput (5).
4-BalancedInput– TheseStereo LineLevelInputsaredesigned foruse withBalancedAudio signalon
eachinput,suchasthat comingfrom aStereoMixerora SeparateSoundzone BusinessMusic
Controller.NOTE: Do Notconnecta sourceto thisInputif usingeither theUnbalancedInput (3),
ortheSpeaker Level Input(5).
5- SpeakerLevel Inputs– TheseInputs aredesigned forusewithaudiosignalcomingfromAmplifiersor
otherSpeakers inDistributedSystems.TheDistributedLineInput accommodatesSignal froma
70Vor 100VDistribution Line.The Low-ZInput accommodatesSignal froma Low-Impedance
TypeAmplifier.Thisinputdoesnotloaddowntheamplifier.Itsamples thespeakerlevelaudiosignal
anddrops itdown tolinelevelintotheSMS1controller. Moreinformationongettingthemost
flexibilityfromtheseinputoptions iscoveredintheINSTALLATIONSectionofthisManual.
NOTE:DoNot connecta sourcetothis Inputifusing eitherthe UnbalancedInput(3), orthe
BalancedInput (4).
6-Remote VolumeJack– ThisCategory-5type jackisfor connectingtheSMS Volume controltoa
RemoteWallplate(ZR-V). Thewallplate attenuatesthe volumefrom whatis seton theSMS1
volumecontrol.
7-Speaker EQSwitch –Thenormal settingfor usewithSMS1 satellitespeakersis withthis
switchin itsoutward ONpositionlabelednormal.Thepushed-inOFFpositiondisengagestheEQ
Circuitryforusewithloudspeakers otherthantheSMS1-SAT’s areused asSatellites.
8-SatelliteOutputs–Theseoutputs arefor theRightandLeftSatellites. Theyare designedtosendsignal
todevicesrated at 8Ohmsor higher.
Figure 4b: Connector Panel
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Installation
Installingthe SMS1Businessmusicsystemcanbequick andeasy ifthestepsinthismanualare followed
closely.Themethodforinstallationcoversfourmainelements:
Placement–Thissection coversthebasics ofLoudspeakerPlacement. Ideasandconcepts
pertainingto coverageandbalanceofsound arecovered here.Thissectionalsodeals withaesthetic
andarchitectural issueswith theplacementofspeakers.
RunningWires–This sectiongoesintosomeofthedetails ofrunning thewiringconnections.In
additiontotopicsdealingwith gettingaudiosignalfromplacetoplace,several optionsforsupplying
powertothe system are covered.
InstallationandHookupoftheSubwoofer– Thissection explainshowtheSubwooferis meant
tobe installedanditsvarious installationoptions. Italso coversthebestinputandoutputconnec-
tionsforafewspecificinstallations.
InstallationandHookupoftheSatellites–Thissection explainshowthe Satellitesaremeant to
beinstalled andtheirvariousinstallationoptions.Italsocoversthe bestinput andoutputconnections
forafewspecificinstallations.
Itis importantto notethat wheninstalling anysound systemcomponent, properpractices andsound
decisionsmust bemade. WhileJBLhasdesignedtheelementsofthesystem tohandle installation,weare
notresponsible fortheelementstowhichourproductsareinstalled,norfor themethods utilizedto attachto
thoseelements. Installthecomponentsofthe SMS1System onsturdy,fixedstructuresthatarecapableof
supportingnot onlytheoverallweightofthecomponent,butalso theposition ofthecenterofgravity.
Andof course,be suretoalwaysfollowlocal,regionalandnationalguidelinesandcodesthatpertainto
installationoftheseproducts.
Placement
Physicalplacement ofloudspeakersisacombinationofScience andArt. Itisasmuchmathematical
asit isaesthetic. ThissectionwillcoversomebasicprinciplesandideasfortheplacementofSatel-
litesandSubwoofers. Itis importanttodecide onthelocation ofthe loudspeakerspriorto the
installationof brackets,wires,andcomponents.
Thetwo primaryelementsinplacementarecoverageandbalance.Coverageistheamountof
physicalareathatisgetting relativelythesamevolumeof sound.Balanceisthepresenceofrelatively
equalvolumes oflow,middle andhigh frequenciesacross thegreatestpossiblecoverage.Itis
importanttoknowthatthere isno perfectroomand noperfect placementtogive complete
coverageandcompletebalance.But, witha fewguidelines,bothcoverageand balancecan be
maximized.
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