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JBL S5160 manual

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  • Page 1

    SYNTHESIS S5160 POWER AMPLIFIER USER’S MANU AL ® S5160 OM 5/31/05 2:14 PM Page 1[...]

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    ® S5160 OM 5/31/05 2:14 PM Page 2[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Precautions _______________________________________________________4 1.1 Important Safeguards for Audio Products ________________________________4 2.0 Introduction and Features ____________________________________________6 2.1 Included __________________________________________________________7 3.0 S5160 Operation and Control[...]

  • Page 4

    4 1. 0 PRECAUTIONS 1.1 Important Safeguards For Audio Products PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS THA T ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT 1. Read these instructions . 2. Keep these instructions . 3. Heed all warnings . 4. F ollow all instructions . 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. [...]

  • Page 5

    1. 0 5 PRECAUTIONS 18. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits , or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits . When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits , as contact wi[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this JBL Synthesis S5160 power amplifier! Y ou have chosen a product that embodies the best of what JBL has discovered about the emotional power of audio reproduction in more than fifty years of preeminence in the field. This amplifier has been designed and crafted to provide the user with a high l[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Quiet Cooling The S5160 utilizes a fan to cool the amplifier channels , ensuring long-term reliability . T o reduce fan noise to an absolute minimum, a thermal sensing and control circuit that senses increases in temperature within the amplifier and powers a fan at a speed proportional to that tempera- ture increase has been incorporated in the S[...]

  • Page 8

    8 ® 3.0 S5160 OPERA TION AND CONTROLS 1. Power Switch Pushing this button is all that is required to turn on the S5160 if it is not part of a Synthesis system and the Manual On/Auto On switch ¶ (rear panel) is in the Manual On position. If the amplifier is used as part of a JBL Synthesis system, and the Manual On/Auto On switch ¶ is in the Auto [...]

  • Page 9

    9 ¢ ∞ § ¶ • ª ‚ 5. Speaker T erminals Connect the speakers to these terminals , following the nor- mal convention: Wire the “+” side of the speaker to the red terminal, and the “–” side to the black terminal. Wire the speakers with the proper polarity; reversing any speaker’s connections will not damage either the speaker or t[...]

  • Page 10

    10 7. Manual On/Auto On Switch Put this switch in the Auto On position if the amplifier is being used as part of a JBL Synthesis system. When used in this way , the S5160 will automatically turn on when the Power switch is depressed and the surround processor is activated. For other installations , or should individual control of each component be [...]

  • Page 11

    General Information A Synthesis One installation utilizing the benefits of bi- amplification of the front speakers incorporates a total of four power amplifiers; two S5160’s , and two S800’s . Eight of the 10 channels on the S5160’s are to be used for driving the high-frequency and low-frequency inputs on the left, center and right speakers ,[...]

  • Page 12

    WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. THX ® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LUCASFILM, LTD. SDEC-1000A Digital Equalizer Controller JBL Inc., Northridge CA Made in USA R-AMB L-AMB[...]

  • Page 13

    13 4.0 CONNECTING YOUR JBL SYNTHESIS SYSTEM 4.3 JBL Synthesis One: Inter connection Diagram SDEC-1000A S800 S800 Optional 7.1 System Connection For Left and Right Rear Ambient Speakers 10A 120V 50/60Hz 1200W ON OFF MANUAL ON AUTO ON IN OUT Ch. 2 Output Ch. 1 BRIDGED Input Ch. 2 Input ATT EN TIO N: VOIR LE CAHIER D' INSTRUCTION WARNING: HAZARDO[...]

  • Page 14

    Installation of the S5160 is a straightforward process . IMPORT ANT : The amplifier must be installed following the directions described below . T o ensure adequate performance and safety , never install the amplifier with less free space around the amplifier than that specified. IMPORT ANT : For rack mounting, we recommend using 10-32, 1 " - [...]

  • Page 15

    15 Problem: Amplifier does not turn on. Neither the red nor blue indi- cator lights are on. Make sure that the amplifier is plugged in, and verify that there is the proper voltage (120V) at the wall outlet. Problem: The red indicator lights , but the blue indicators do not light up when the Power switch is depressed. 1. If the amplifier is being us[...]

  • Page 16

    JBL Consumer Products 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge , CA 91329 250 Crossways Park Drive W oodbury , NY 11797 516.255.4JBL Part No . S5160/120OM A Harman International Company ® Rated Power Output 160W per channel into 8 ohms , all channels driven THD < 0.03%, 20Hz – 20kHz Input Impedance >28k ohms Sensitivity 1V in = 28.28V out (THX Lev[...]