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    JBL CONTROL NOW ™ JBL CONTROL NOW ™ AW JBL ® CONTROL ® SERIES ® OWNER’S GUIDE[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WALL SURFACE-MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WALL CORNER-MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    English 3 PLACEMENT JBL Control NOW speakers are perhaps the most fl exible and versatile loud- speakers ever developed. There are numerous mounting options. The JBL Control NOW speaker can be wall-mounted or corner-mounted, sit on a shelf or be used with fl oor stands. Two, three or four speakers can be joined together to create loudspeaker solu[...]

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    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" (7,6 cm) (horizontal) and 8-1/2" (21,5 cm) (vertical) to the ceiling. Any closer than the minimum measurements will not allow the room needed to position and slide the JBL Control NOW speaker [...]

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    English 5 4 . The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear fl ange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker. Slide the mounting-brac[...]

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    6 WALL CORNER-MOUNTING CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and fully understand and follow the instructions in t[...]

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    English 7 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s rear fl ange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker. Now slide the mounting-b[...]

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    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 polarity (i.e., +). NOTE: If desired, consult your loca[...]

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    English 9 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the side of the mounting bracket. Rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s fl ange in the mounting bracket, as shown. This will support the weight of the speaker. Now slide the mounting-bracket [...]

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    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 and use of mounting hardware (available through har[...]

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    English 11 5. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Run the loose end of the multiunit wiring adapter through the rear cable-management hole in the mounting bracket, and rest the JBL Control NOW speaker’s[...]

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    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 the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and fully understand and follow the instructions [...]

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    English 13 4. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. This will support the weight of the speaker. Now slide the mounting-bracket cap over the assembly. Secure the mount- ing- bracket cap by inserting two #10[...]

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    3/4-ROUND WALL-MOUNTING CAUTION The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. The JBL Control NOW speaker was designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and fully understand and follow the instructions in [...]

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    English 15 4. Connect the small end of the multiunit wiring adapter to the rear of speaker 1, as shown. 5. The mounting bracket is designed to trap the fl ange of the JBL Control NOW speaker by securing the mounting-bracket cap with two screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket. Run the loose end of the multiunit wiring adapter through the[...]

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    16 9. Place the large end of the multiunit wiring adapter that is already installed in speaker 2 into speaker 3 by sliding a multiunit wiring adapter into the rear of it at a slight angle and rotate clockwise. This end is connected to the second speaker currently resting in the Corner/Wall-Mount Bracket assembly . 10. Connect the terminal assembly [...]

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    English 17 STAND-MOUNTING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: CAUTION The supplied fl oor stand adapters facilitate installation with a variety of general- purpose fl oor stands available from many manufacturers. Since different stands will have different weight capacities and stability characteristics, it is the customer’s responsibility to check with the [...]

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    CAUTION The JBL Control NOW PMB Pole-Mount Bracket facilitates installation of the JBL Control NOW and JBL Control NOW AW loudspeakers with a variety of general-purpose ceiling-fan-pole assemblies available from many manufacturers. Since different fan-pole assemblies will have different weight capacities, pole diameters and mounting systems, it is [...]

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    English 19 2A. Slide the pole-mount bracket up onto the drop tube, aligning the pinholes on the bracket with those on the drop tube. Pole- Mount Bracket Cap Drop Tube Pole- Mount Bracket Pinholes (FOR SMALLER-DIAMETER DROP TUBES) 2B. When using a smaller drop tube, use the pole bushing when running the wiring down through pole-mount-bracket cap. Th[...]

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    SPEAKER WIRING 1. Use the cable assembly provided to wire the units for a single channel. Cable Assembly AB C D 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 even sound distribution thro[...]

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    English 21 SINGLE-CHANNEL WIRING 1. Use the cable assembly provided. Run the cable assembly down the drop tube; 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 here. Pole- Mount- Bracket Cap Drop T u b[...]

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    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 holes through the pole-mount bracket, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop tubes. A large-diameter drop tube is[...]

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    English 23 7. Connect the wires to the terminal assembly and place the speaker on the pole-mount bracket. Repeat this process with speaker D. Return to the installation procedures and continue. IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity codin[...]

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    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 holes through the pole-mount bracket, as shown. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both large- and small-diameter drop tubes. A large-diameter drop tube is shown here. P[...]

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    English 25 7. Connect the wires to the terminal assembly and place the speaker on the pole-mount bracket. Repeat this process with speaker A. Return to the installation procedures and continue. IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity codin[...]

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    26 #10-32 x 2" (M5 51 mm) Screws (4) Drop Tube Pole- Mount- Bracket Cap Pole- Mount Bracket Onl y t wo speakers shown here for clarity. Place the pole-mount-bracket cover over the bottom visible mounting bracket by snapping it into place. Pole- Mount Bracket Cap Drop Tube SPEAKER MOUNTING After carefully placing all four speakers in the mounti[...]

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    English 27 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fi ngerprints or to wipe 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 and other factors, but once per year is[...]

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    28 Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 61000-6-3:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001 Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Château du Loir, France 4 /08 JBL C[...]

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    Features, specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without notice. JBL and Bi-Radial are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. JBL Control NOW, PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. ® PRO SOUND CO[...]