Page 2 - Thank you for your purchase of JBL 3 Series Studio Monitors; Click the link or go to
2 Thank you for your purchase of JBL 3 Series Studio Monitors To receive important information as it becomes available please take a moment to register your 3 Series speakers now. Click the link or go to www.jblpro.com/3series
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Explanation of Graphic Symbols
3 Section 1: Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacture...
Page 4 - Contents; LSR305 and LSR308 Powered Studio Monitors
4 Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 5-6 Setting Up Your System ........................
Page 5 - Introduction; JBL LSR Linear Spatial Reference Design
5 Section 2: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of JBL Professional 3 Series Studio Monitors. These studio monitors and Subwoofer meet JBL’s high standards for accuracy and long-term reliability in demanding professional applications. All 3 Series models incorporate JBL Professional trans...
Page 6 - JBL Professional Reliability; Setting Up Your System; Each 3 Series box includes the following items:
6 • Patented Slip Stream Port – The patented JBL low frequency port design works in concert with the 3 Series woofer for accurate bass response at all playback levels. • A detented volume control makes it easy to balance of the LSR310S in your studio monitor system. • Balanced XLR and 1/4" input...
Page 7 - PLACEMENT
7 LSR310S Subwoofer - The subwoofer weighs 19 kg (42 lbs.) Unpacking the subwoofer does not require you lift the subwoofer. However, you will need to rotate the subwoofer in the carton. If you are unable to perform the following steps without assistance, please request help from another person. • Re...
Page 8 - AUDIO CONNECTIONS; LSR310S Subwoofer connections
8 Section 4: LSR305 and LSR308 Powered Studio Monitors AUDIO CONNECTIONS The 3 Series Speakers are equipped with balanced XLR and 6 mm ( ¼ ") TRS inputs for connection to professional computer audio interfaces, mixing consoles and audio production equipment as well as unbalanced consumer audio p...
Page 9 - MAkING SOUND
9 MAkING SOUND After connections are made, reduce the output level of the audio source (mixing console, computer recording system, or preamp) to minimum. Set the 3 Series POWER SWITCH to the “ON position.” After a short delay the POWER INDICATOR on the front of each speaker will illuminate and the s...
Page 10 - FEATURES; Front View
10 Section 4: LSR305 and LSR308 Powered Studio Monitors FEATURES 1. HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER (Tweeter) – Reproduces high frequency signals. 2. WAVEGUIDE – The specially designed Image Control Waveguide enhances imaging and optimizes the blend of direct and reflected sound in the room, ensuring neut...
Page 12 - LSR310S Powered Studio Subwoofer; LOW FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER “WOOFER”; POWER INDICATOR; INPUT PANEL
12 Section 5: LSR310S Powered Studio Subwoofer FEATURES 1. LOW FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER “WOOFER” – Reproduces low frequency signals. 2. POWER INDICATOR – Illuminates when power is connected and the Power Switch is set to ON. 3. FEET - Elevate the subwoofer to prevent acoustic coupling with the floor. 4....
Page 14 - XLF
14 SETTING THE SUBWOOFER LEVEL When the LSR310S Subwoofer is used in a system with LSR305 or LSR308 speakers, the ideal balance is achieved when the position of the volume control on the subwoofer is set to the same position as the volume control on the main speakers. Placement of the speakers in th...
Page 15 - External; SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS AND LFE
15 External Select this setting when connecting the subwoofer to an external bass management system. When external is selected, XLR left and right outputs are disabled. SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS AND LFE The LSR310S Subwoofer can be used to reproduce the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) or .1 channel in a su...
Page 16 - System Connections; TWO CHANNEL SYSTEMS
16 Section 6: System Connections LEFT CHANNEL SPEAKER RIGHT CHANNEL SPEAKER SUBWOOFER MIxER TWO CHANNEL SYSTEMS
Page 17 - SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS
17 SUBWOOFER COMPUTER AUDIO SYSTEM LEFT CHANNEL SPEAKER RIGHT CHANNEL SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER COMPUTER AUDIO INTERFACE LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS
Page 18 - Trouble Shooting; TROUBLE SHOOTING
18 Section 7: Trouble Shooting TROUBLE SHOOTING If there is no sound from your speakers, check these settings: • Make sure a signal source is connected and producing sound. • Make sure the POWER INDICATOR is illuminated on the front of the speaker. • Make sure the VOLUME CONTROL is not set to the fu...
Page 19 - Specifications
19 Section 8: Specifications Specifications LSR305 LSR308 LSR310S Frequency Range: 43 Hz – 24 kHz 37 Hz - 24 kHz 27 Hz Crossover: 1725 Hz 4th order acoustic Linkwitz-Riley 1800 Hz 4th order acoustic Linkwitz-Riley - - - Maximum Peak SPL: 108 dB SPL * 112 dB SPL * 113 dB ** Maximum Peak Input Level: ...
Page 20 - JBL Service Contact Information; PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
20 Section 9: JBL Service Contact Information MAILING ADDRESS: JBL Professional8500 Balboa Blvd.Northridge, CA 91329 SHIPPING ADDRESS: JBL Professional8500 Balboa Blvd., Dock 15Northridge, CA 91329(Do not return product to this address without first obtaining prior authorization from JBL) CUSTOMER S...
Page 21 - Product Warranty Information; WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY?; JBL Professional
21 Section 10: Product Warranty Information The JBL Limited Warranty on professional loudspeaker products (except for enclosures) remains in effect for five years from the date of the first consumer purchase. JBL amplifiers are warranted for three years from the date of original purchase. Enclosures...
