JBL CONTROL NOW Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Owner's Guide Identification

Identification of the JBL Control Now and Control Now AW models, including product images.

Page 2 - Product Overview and Contents

Introduction to the loudspeakers, package contents, table of contents for installation and maintenance, and diagrams of the speaker and mounting hardware.

Page 3 - Speaker Positioning Guidance

Instructions for placing JBL Control NOW speakers in stereo and home theater configurations, detailing optimal positioning and room acoustics considerations.

Page 4 - Wall Mounting Safety and Wiring

Safety cautions, mounting distance requirements, and wiring connection diagrams with polarity guidelines for wall-mounting the speaker.

Page 5 - Mounting Bracket Assembly

Instructions for assembling the mounting bracket, securing the speaker with screws, and orienting the JBL logo using the bracket cover while ensuring vertical orientation.

Page 6 - Wall-Corner Mounting Wiring

Steps for wall-corner mounting, wiring route guidance, attaching the mounting bracket, and diagrams for connecting speaker wires with correct polarity to an amplifier or receiver.

Page 7 - Grille Logo Placement

Instructions for attaching the mounting bracket and positioning the JBL logo on the speaker grille.

Page 8 - Vertical Corner Mounting Wiring

Instructions for vertically mounting the speaker in a wall or ceiling corner, wiring route guidance, attaching the mounting bracket, and diagrams for connecting speaker wires with correct polarity.

Page 9 - Speaker Mounting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the mounting bracket using screws and positioning the JBL logo on the speaker grille.

Page 10 - Half-Round Wall Mounting

Steps for half-round wall-mounting, connecting speakers as a single channel, securing brackets with anchors, removing terminal assemblies, and connecting a multiunit wiring adapter. Caution regarding power tools and minimum ceiling distances.

Page 11 - Installation and Wiring Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing and wiring speakers, including securing the mounting bracket, connecting wires to terminal assemblies with polarity guidelines, and positioning the JBL logo.

Page 12 - Two Channel Speaker Wiring

Instructions for installing and wiring two separate channels, safety cautions, mounting bracket diagrams, and detailed steps for connecting speaker wires with correct polarity using coded terminals, including minimum clearance distances.

Page 13 - Mounting Multiple Speakers

Step-by-step instructions for mounting two JBL Control NOW speakers using a mounting bracket, securing them with screws, and attaching mounting-bracket covers to position the JBL logo.

Page 14 - Wall Mounting Bracket Installation

Instructions for wall-mounting, securing mounting brackets with specific screws and anchors, and removing terminal assemblies from the speaker.

Page 15 - Multiunit Wiring and Mounting

Step-by-step instructions for connecting and mounting two speakers using multiunit wiring adapters and a mounting bracket, including securing them and installing them in a corner or wall-mount bracket.

Page 16 - Control Unit Assembly and Wiring

Instructions for connecting and mounting JBL speakers and a control unit, detailing wiring polarity guidelines and assembly procedures for mounting brackets.

Page 17 - Stand-Mount Installation

Instructions for stand-mounting the speaker, attaching the stand-mount bracket, securing the speaker with screws, wiring connections, and safety notes for correct polarity.

Page 18 - Four-Speaker Array Installation

Instructions for installing a four-speaker array using the optional JBL Pole-Mount Bracket (PMB), verifying included parts, speaker identification chart, and guidance for attaching a pole to the bracket for larger drop tubes.

Page 19 - Pole-Mount Bracket Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the pole-mount bracket system, including attaching the bracket to a drop tube using clevis pins and cotter pins, and recommendations for smaller-diameter drop tubes.

Page 20 - Pole-Mount Wiring Configurations

Four methods for wiring JBL Control NOW speakers using a pole-mount kit: single-channel, stereo sound distribution, even sound distribution, and four-channel configurations, illustrated with diagrams.

Page 21 - Single-Channel Speaker Wiring

Instructions for single-channel speaker wiring, running wires through a drop tube, connecting to speaker terminals, and illustrating proper polarity connections using color-coded speaker wire.

Page 22 - Even Sound Distribution Wiring

Step-by-step instructions for wiring two speakers using a multiunit wiring adapter to achieve even sound distribution via a pole-mount bracket, including running wires and removing terminal assemblies.

Page 23 - Terminal Connection Polarity

Instructions for connecting speaker wires to terminal assemblies, explaining proper polarity connections for stereo or home theater systems, and warnings about reversing polarity.

Page 24 - Two-Channel Stereo Wiring

Step-by-step instructions for wiring a 2-channel stereo system using a multiunit wiring adapter and pole-mount bracket, including removing terminal assemblies and connecting wires.

Page 25 - Four-Channel System Installation

Instructions for installing and wiring a 4-channel speaker system, ensuring proper polarity, connecting wires to terminal assemblies, and mounting speakers on a pole-mount bracket with drop tube wiring.

Page 26 - Pole-Mount Bracket Mounting

Step-by-step instructions and diagrams for mounting speakers using a pole-mount bracket, positioning the speakers, securing the assembly with screws, and snapping on covers.

Page 27 - Maintenance and Servicing

Instructions for maintaining and servicing a JBL speaker, including cleaning the enclosure, inspecting wiring connections, troubleshooting issues, and locating serial numbers.

Page 28 - Technical Specifications

Technical specifications and physical dimensions for the JBL CONTROL NOW and JBL CONTROL NOW AW speakers, electrical characteristics, transducer components, and a Declaration of Conformity.

Page 29 - Legal Notices

Trademark and copyright information for the product line, legal disclaimers, company addresses, website, and part numbers.