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SOUNDPOINT SERIES
OWNER’S GUIDE
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 2
JBL, Incorporated
INCLUDED
SP5II, SP6II, SP8II
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
FRONT SPEAKERS
WALL
400– 600
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5 – 6 ft.
ble, they may be placed in a the other toward the right of the
wall (or in the ceiling) behind listening position, aimed at ear-
the listening position, facing for- level height.
ward. The surround speakers The SP6CSII may also be used
should not call attention to to play the left and right sur-
themselves. They should round channels in a 5.1-channel
Proper placement of the provide a diffuse, ambient home theater system, in which
speakers is an important step sound accompanying the main case it should be mounted in
in obtaining the most realistic program material heard in the the ceiling slightly behind the
soundstage possible. These front speakers. In Dolby® Digital listening position, centered
recommendations are for the and DTS® systems, aim the from left to right and with the
optimum placement of the loud- tweeters toward the listening tweeters pointing toward the
speakers. Use these placement position at ear-level height. left and right of the listening
recommendations as a guide.
position, aimed at ear-level
Slight variations will not dimin- MODEL SP6CSII height.
ish your listening pleasure.
Model SP6CSII has the capabil- For 7.1-channel systems where
The front speakers should be ity of playing two channels it is desired to use two SP6CSII
placed the same distance from through one loudspeaker, speakers, one to play both the
each other as they are from the thanks to its dual-tweeter/dual- left surround and surround
listening position. They should voice-coil construction. Since back channels and the other to
be placed at about the same the tweeters are close together, play both the right surround and
height from the floor as the in general they should be aimed surround back channels, mount
listener’s ears will be, with away from each other for best each SP6CSII speaker in the
the tweeters aimed toward the coverage. ceiling, slightly behind the lis-
listener at ear-level height.
For two-channel (stereo) appli- tening position, one closer to
In a home theater configuration, cations, e.g., as a single speaker the left side of the room and the
the two surround speakers in a remote room of a distrib- other closer to the right side.
should be placed slightly behind uted audio system, install the Aim the tweeters away from
the listening position and ideally SP6CSII speaker centrally in the each other, toward the front
should face each other and be ceiling for best stereo imaging, and rear of the room.
at a level higher than the lis- swiveling the tweeters so that
tener’s ears. If that is not possi- one points toward the left and
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION TIPS
INSTALLATION
The SoundPoint® Series in-wall TOOLS NEEDED
speakers were designed to be
easily installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to prop-
erly install these loudspeakers, Pencil Phillips #2 screwdriver
please contact your dealer or a
qualified installer.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
SP5II, SP6II, SP8II
≥1/2"
≥1/2" ≥1/2"
Remove the grille from the Determine the correct speaker Note: Always allow at least
speaker frame by pulling on location. one-half inch between a wall
the paper tab. If the tab is Note: Remove the inner template, stud and the speaker cutout or
missing, to avoid scratching which is the paint shield, at the the locking tabs will not be able
the grille or baffle you may perforation. Use the outer tem- to swivel into place.
unfold a paper clip, insert the plate when cutting the drywall.
straight end through one of the
holes in the grille, and gently
pull up.
Cut the drywall. Connect the speaker wires Place the frame assembly
to the speaker. in the wall.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
Remove the grille from the Determine the correct speaker Cut the drywall.
speaker frame by pulling on location. Note: Always allow at least
the paper tab. If the tab is Note: Remove the inner template, one-half inch between a wall
missing, to avoid scratching which is the paint shield, at the stud and the speaker cutout or
the grille or baffle you may perforation. Use the outer tem- the locking tabs will not be able
unfold a paper clip, insert the plate when cutting the drywall. to swivel into place.
straight end through one of
the holes in the grille, and
gently pull up.
Connect the speaker wires to Place the frame assembly Screw down each of the four
the speaker. Model SP6CSII in the wall. Phillips head screws. The
requires two sets of speaker locking tabs will swivel into
wires, one for each channel. place and secure the unit to
the rear surface of the drywall.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:
SPEAKER MODEL ROUGH-IN FRAME KIT
SP5II RIF5
SP6II RIF6
SP6CII RIF6C
SP6CSII RIF6CS
SP8II RIF8
SP8CII RIF8C
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THERE IS NO sure none of the speaker wires owner’s manual for futher
SOUND FROM ANY are frayed, cut, punctured or information on correct speaker
OF THE SPEAKERS:
touching each other. configuration in Dolby Digital,
• Check that receiver/amplifier DTS and other surround sound
is on and a source is playing. IF THERE IS LOW (OR modes.
NO) BASS OUTPUT:
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli- • Make sure the connections IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS
to the left and right “Speaker AT LOW VOLUMES
fier and speakers. Make sure BUT SHUTS OFF
all wires are connected. Make Inputs” have the correct polar- AS VOLUME IS
sure none of the speaker wires ity (+ and –). INCREASED:
are frayed, cut, punctured or • Consider adding a powered • Check all wires and connec-
touching each other. subwoofer to your system. tions between receiver/ampli-
• Review proper operation of • In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, fier and speakers. Make sure
your receiver/amplifier. make sure your receiver/ all wires are connected. Make
processor is correctly config- sure none of the speaker wires
IF THERE IS NO ured. When using a subwoofer, are frayed, cut , punctured or
SOUND COMING touching each other.
FROM ONE SPEAKER: make sure the subwoofer
output of the receiver/ proces- • If more than one pair of main
• Check the “Balance” control
sor has been enabled. If no speakers is being used, check
on your receiver/amplifier.
subwoofer is being used, the minimum-impedance
• Check all wires and connec- make sure the left and right requirements of your
tions between receiver/ampli- front and rear speakers have receiver/amplifier.
fier and speakers. Make sure been configured as “LARGE.”
all wires are connected. Make See your receiver/processor’s
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SPECIFICATIONS
SP5II SP6II SP6CII SP6CSII SP8II SP8CII
Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response
45Hz– 20kHz (–10dB) 38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 40Hz– 20kHz (–10dB) 40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 32Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power † Amplifier Power † Amplifier Power † Amplifier Power † Amplifier Power † Amplifier Power †
60 watts 80 watts 80 watts 100 watts total (50WPC) 100 watts 100 watts
Impedance Impedance Impedance Impedance Impedance Impedance
8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal per input 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity
87dB (2.83V/1m) 88dB (2.83V/1m) 88dB (2.83V/1m) 88dB (2.83V/1m), both channels driven 89dB (2.83V/1m) 89dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency
3,000Hz 2,800Hz 2,600Hz 2,600Hz 2,400Hz 2,400Hz
Woofer Woofer Woofer Woofer Woofer Woofer
5-1/4" titanium-laminate 6-1/2" titanium-laminate 6-1/2" titanium-laminate 6-1/2" titanium-laminate 8" titanium-laminate 8" titanium-laminate
cone w/rubber surround cone w/rubber surround cone w/rubber surround cone w/rubber surround cone w/rubber surround cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter Tweeter Tweeter Tweeters Tweeter Tweeter
1"titanium-laminate 1"titanium-laminate 1" Dual 3/4" 1"titanium-laminate 1"titanium-
dome, w/Elliptical Oblate dome, w/Elliptical Oblate titanium-laminate titanium-laminate dome, w/Elliptical Oblate laminate
Spheroidal™ waveguide Spheroidal™ waveguide dome, domes, Spheroidal™ waveguide dome,
and swivel mount and swivel mount w/swivel mount w/swivel mounts and swivel mount w/swivel mount
Plate Size (W x H) Plate Size (W x H) Plate Size (Diameter) Plate Size (Diameter) Plate Size (W x H) Plate Size (Diameter)
7-1/2" x 10" (191mm x 254mm) 8-1/2" x 11" (216mm x 279mm) 9-3/16" (233mm) 9-3/16" (233mm) 10-1/8" x 13-1/8" (257mm x 333mm) 10-7/8" (275mm)
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) Mounting Cutout Size (Dia.) Mounting Cutout Size (Dia.) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) Mounting Cutout Size (Dia.)
6-1/8" x 8-11/16" (156mm x 221mm) 7-1/8" x 9-11/16" (181mm x 246mm) 7-7/8" (200mm) 7-7/8" (200mm) 8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm) 9-1/2" (240mm)
Mounting Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth Mounting Depth
3-3/4" (95mm) 3-7/8" (98mm) 4-1/4" (108mm) 4-1/4" (108mm) 4" (102mm) 4-1/4" (108mm)
Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker Weight per Speaker
4 lb (1.8kg) 5 lb (2.3kg) 4.5 lb (2.0kg) 4 lb (1.8kg) 7.8 lb (3.5kg) 5.6 lb (2.5kg)
Declaration of Conformity
All features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
2, route de Tours
rating will ensure proper system headroom to
72500 Château du Loir
allow for occasional peaks. We do not recom-
France
mend sustained operation at these maximum
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this
power levels.
owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards:
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
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CROSSOVER NETWORK: Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP) Part Nos. 406-000-05268-E, 170-0091
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2PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Studio Monitor