Page 3 - PLACEMENT; STEREO; Liste
3 PLACEMENT JBL Control NOW speakers are perhaps the most flexible and versatile loud-speakers ever developed. There are numerous mounting options. The JBLControl NOW speaker can be wall-mounted or corner-mounted, sit on a shelf orbe used with floor stands. Two, three or four speakers can be joined ...
Page 4 - WALL SURFACE-MOUNTING; NOT; Connect the wires to the JBL Control NOW speaker.; ss
4 WALL SURFACE-MOUNTING When deciding upon a location for the JBL Control NOW speaker, take care NOT to install the mounting bracket closer than 3" (horizontal) and 8-1/2" (vertical) to the ceiling. Any closer than the minimum measurements will not allow the room needed to position and slide...
Page 5 - et Cap; Brac; hown here
5 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOWspeaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through thebottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rearflange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of thes...
Page 7 - et Cover
7 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the flange of the JBL Control NOWspeaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through thebottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rearflange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of thes...
Page 8 - CAUTION
8 3. Connect the wires to the JBL Control NOW speaker. IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polar...
Page 10 - Decide whether you will connect the speakers as a single channel; CONNECT AS A SINGLE CHANNEL; Appropriate; distance from ceiling; crew
10 HALF-ROUND WALL-MOUNTING (HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL) NOTE: Decide whether you will connect the speakers as a single channel or two separate channels, and follow the appropriate instructions on the following pages. CONNECT AS A SINGLE CHANNEL CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection a...
Page 12 - Make sure all equipment is turned off before making
12 CONNECT AS TWO CHANNELS CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware(available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount thespeakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed.However, if you are unable to clearly an...
Page 17 - Run the wiring as shown.; An alternate orientation
17 STAND-MOUNTING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: CAUTION The supplied floor stand adapters facilitate installation with a variety of general-purpose floor stands available from many manufacturers. Since different standswill have different weight capacities and stability characteristics, it is the customer’s...
Page 19 - The pole-mount bracket can now hold the weight of the speakers.
19 2A. Slide the pole-mount bracket up onto the drop tube, aligning the pinholeson the bracket with those on the drop tube. (FOR SMALLER-DIAMETER DROP TUBES) 2B. When using a smaller drop tube, use the pole bushing when running thewiring down through pole-mount-bracket cap. This will help to elimina...
Page 20 - SPEAKER WIRING; There are two options for 2-channel wiring:
SPEAKER WIRING 1. Use the cable assembly provided to wire the units for a single channel. Single-channel-wiring diagram. 2. Use the multiunit wiring adapters to wire the units for two channels. NOTE: There are two options for 2-channel wiring: 2A. Even sound distribution – Use this connection for ev...
Page 21 - SINGLE-CHANNEL WIRING; This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter
21 SINGLE-CHANNEL WIRING 1. Use the cable assembly provided. Run the cable assembly down the droptube; run the four sets of paired wires out through the wire access holes, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop tubes. A large-diameter drop tube is shown ...
Page 22 - Bracket Cap
2-CHANNEL WIRING FOR EVEN SOUND DISTRIBUTION 1. Use the even sound distribution connection for even sound distribution through both channels. Run the sets of paired wires out two wire access holesthrough the pole-mount bracket, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-d...
Page 24 - -CHANNEL STEREO WIRING; Cap
2-CHANNEL STEREO WIRING 1. Use the stereo sound-distribution connection for a smaller home theater/stereo environment. Run the sets of paired wires out two opposite wire access holesthrough the pole-mount bracket, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop t...
Page 26 - SPEAKER MOUNTING
26 #10-32 x 2" Screws (4) Drop Tube Pole-Mount-Bracket Cap Pole-Mount Bracket Onl y two speakers shown herefor clarity. Place the pole-mount-bracket cover over the bottom visible mounting bracketby snapping it into place. Pole-Mount Bracket Cap Drop Tube SPEAKER MOUNTING After carefully placing ...
Page 27 - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE; The serial number is located on the rear of the speaker housing.
27 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or towipe off dust. All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade periodically.The frequency of maintenance depends on the metals involved in the connections,atmospheric conditions an...
Page 28 - Nominal Impedance; shielded; High-Frequency Transducer; Declaration of Conformity; SPECIFICATIONS
28 JBL CONTROL NOW ™ JBL CONTROL NOW ™ AW Frequency Response (–6dB) 80Hz – 30kHz Max. Recommended Amplifier Power* 150W Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) 50W/300W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 90dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Crossover Frequencies 2000Hz – 18dB/octave; woofer 36dB/octave tweeter; Low-Frequency...
Page 29 - PRO SOUND COMES HOME
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. JBL and Bi-Radial are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registeredin the United States and/or other countries. JBL Control NOW, PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman Internat...