Page 2 - JBL Consumer Products
INCLUDED THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 50 years, JBLhas been involved in everyaspect of music and filmrecording and reproduction,from live performances tomonitoring the recordings youplay in your home, car or office. We’re confident that the JBL loudspeaker you havechosen will provide eve...
Page 3 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT
3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Low-frequency sounds are normally omnidirectional,meaning the listener can’t tellwhere they are generated from.However, frequencies between75Hz and 150Hz can be local-ized, especially at higher vol-ume levels. Positioning yoursubwoofer as recommendedwill provide the most naturals...
Page 4 - Connection Tips; SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; Size
Speakers and electronics havecorresponding (+) and (–) termi-nals. Most manufacturers ofspeakers and electronics,including JBL, use red todenote the (+) terminal andblack for the (–) terminal. It isimportant to connect bothspeakers identically: (+) on thespeaker to (+) on the amplifierand (–) on the...
Page 5 - Connection Method #1, Using Two HTI88 Loudspeakers
5 amplifier or your main receiver/amplifier to power the HTI88,select one of the two con-nection methods that follow. Connection Method #1 Use this method when youare using the HTI88 with your main receiver/amplifier.Connect the main left andright speaker-level outputs on your receiver/amplifier to ...
Page 6 - Using the HTI88BB Back Box
6 the high-passed signal to the speaker-level outputs forconnection to the satellitespeakers. NOTE: When using Connection Method #1 with only one HTI88,the shorting straps must beremoved. If you are using two HTI88 sub-woofers, connect the left speakeroutputs on your receiver/ampli-fier to Input 1 o...
Page 7 - Tools Needed; INSTALLATION; Connection Method #2, Using Two HTI88 Loudspeakers
7 Phillips-head #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Pencil Carpenter’s level Awl Tools Needed The JBL HTI Series in-wallspeakers were designed to beeasily installed. However, ifyou are unsure of your abilityto properly install these loud-speakers, please contactyour dealer or a qualifiedinst...
Page 8 - EXISTING CONSTRUCTION; Always allow at least
8 HTI88 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION The grille is packed separatelyfrom the speaker. If at somelater date you wish to removethe grille from the speaker, toavoid scratching the grille orbaffle you may unfold a paperclip, insert the straight endthrough one of the holes in thegrille, and gently pull up. Dete...
Page 9 - NEW CONSTRUCTION; Included With the HTI88BB:; Install the two centering bars
NEW CONSTRUCTION You may either purchase theoptional HTI88 back box kit, oryou may install the speakerafter the wallboard has beeninstalled by following theinstructions for existing construction on page 8. INSTRUCTIONS FORINSTALLING THE HTI88 USINGTHE HTI88BB BACK BOX KIT The HTI88BB enclosure (“bac...
Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING; • In Dolby* Digital or DTS
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no soundfrom any of the speakers: • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • Check all wires and connectionsbetween receiver/amplifier andspeakers. Make sure all wiresare connected. Make sure noneof the speaker wires are frayed,cut, punctured or touc...
Page 12 - OWNER’S GUIDE; Declaration of Conformity; * Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.; 50 Watts per channel; SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN GOAL: Combine the superior performance of traditional JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation. WOOFER TYPE: Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround CROSSOVER NETWORK: Straight-Line Signal Path ™ (SSP ™ ) PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Studio Monitor OWNER’S GUIDE PROD...