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Page 2 - This certifies that this; Century Gold; is a; Limited Edition; in celebration of; JBL’s 50th Anniversary; Genuine JBL; Greg Timbers; E B; Century Gold Loudspeaker System

This certifies that this Century Gold is a Limited Edition Reference Bookshelf Loudspeaker System , in celebration of JBL’s 50th Anniversary . Genuine JBL Greg Timbers Senior Acoustic Engineer C E L E B R A T I N G 5 0 Y E A R S Century Gold Loudspeaker System final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:15 PM Page 1...

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No. 3 The Limited Edition Century Gold Bookshelf Loudspeakers set a new standard for a new century. JBL combines the most advanced technology with a classic JBL design. These speakers continue the longstanding tradition of precise studio monitor sound for which JBL is famous. You will enjoy the bene...

Page 8 - Battery Replacement

The battery should be replaced approximately every 2 years. This is accomplished as follows: • Unscrew the two screws that hold the battery access cover in place. It is located on the upper portion of the dividing network, on the rear of the speaker enclosure (Figure 4). • Write today’s date, includ...

Page 9 - loudspeakers be; Placement

Ideally the systems should be placed at least three feet from any walls. The height, at the top of the midrange, should be at ear level. The two speakers should be equidistant from your primary listening position; the distance should be determined by the distance between the speakers. We recommend t...

Page 11 - The; Century Gold’s; outer connection panel and internal dividing; loudspeakers to your amplifier.

The Century Gold’s outer connection panel and internal dividing network are designed so that separate sets of speaker cable can be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-frequency transducer portions of the dividing network. This is called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several...

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Figures 8 through 10 show two bi-wiring options, single stereo amplifier and dual stereo amplifier modes. For passive and bi-wire connections, set the switch to the Normal/Bi-Wire position (Figure 8a). 1. The external “strapping bars” that normally connect the Century Gold’s low-frequency and high-f...

Page 13 - must be removed; Bi-Amping Connections

The optimal method of powering the Century Gold system is with two amplifiers, one for low frequencies and one for the mid/high frequencies. It is necessary to use a high-quality active crossover module. Since each amplifier only drives a limited frequency range, this method allows the user to selec...

Page 14 - loudspeaker systems have an oiled finish. Cleaning; loudspeaker system ever needs service, contact your; Maintenance and Service

The Century Gold loudspeaker systems have an oiled finish. Cleaning should be done with an untreated dust cloth. Do not use conventional furniture waxes and polishes, which are not designed for oiled finishes. If touch-up is necessary or the finish appears to be drying out, the surface may be re-oil...

Page 16 - Table of Contents

Introduction 2 Low-Frequency Transducer 3 Mid-Frequency Transducer 4 High-Frequency Transducer 4 Dividing Networks 5 Battery Replacement 6 Placement 7 Speaker Connections 8 Maintenance and Service 12 System Specifications 13 JBL Consumer Products 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11 797 8500 Balb...