JBL Speaker System SP5II User Manual

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SOUNDPOINT® SERIES  
SP5II, SP6II, SP6CII,  
SP6CSII, SP8II, SP8CII  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
 
MODELS SP5II, SP6II, SP8II AS REAR SPEAKERS  
5 – 6 ft.  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
IN-CEILING MODELS SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII  
ble, they may be placed in a  
wall (or in the ceiling) behind  
the listening position, facing for-  
ward. The surround speakers  
should not call attention to  
themselves. They should  
the other toward the right of the  
listening position, aimed at ear-  
level height.  
The SP6CSII may also be used  
to play the left and right sur-  
round channels in a 5.1-channel  
home theater system, in which  
case it should be mounted in  
the ceiling slightly behind the  
listening position, centered  
from left to right and with the  
tweeters pointing toward the  
left and right of the listening  
position, aimed at ear-level  
height.  
For 7.1-channel systems where  
it is desired to use two SP6CSII  
speakers, one to play both the  
left surround and surround  
back channels and the other to  
play both the right surround and  
surround back channels, mount  
each SP6CSII speaker in the  
ceiling, slightly behind the lis-  
tening position, one closer to  
the left side of the room and the  
other closer to the right side.  
Aim the tweeters away from  
each other, toward the front  
and rear of the room.  
Proper placement of the  
provide a diffuse, ambient  
speakers is an important step  
in obtaining the most realistic  
soundstage possible. These  
recommendations are for the  
optimum placement of the loud-  
speakers. Use these placement  
recommendations as a guide.  
Slight variations will not dimin-  
ish your listening pleasure.  
The front speakers should be  
placed the same distance from  
each other as they are from the  
listening position. They should  
be placed at about the same  
height from the floor as the  
listener’s ears will be, with  
the tweeters aimed toward the  
listener at ear-level height.  
sound accompanying the main  
program material heard in the  
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front speakers. In Dolby Digital  
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and DTS systems, aim the  
tweeters toward the listening  
position at ear-level height.  
MODEL SP6CSII  
Model SP6CSII has the capabil-  
ity of playing two channels  
through one loudspeaker,  
thanks to its dual-tweeter/dual-  
voice-coil construction. Since  
the tweeters are close together,  
in general they should be aimed  
away from each other for best  
coverage.  
For two-channel (stereo) appli-  
cations, e.g., as a single speaker  
in a remote room of a distrib-  
uted audio system, install the  
SP6CSII speaker centrally in the  
ceiling for best stereo imaging,  
swiveling the tweeters so that  
one points toward the left and  
In a home theater configuration,  
the two surround speakers  
should be placed slightly behind  
the listening position and ideally  
should face each other and be  
at a level higher than the lis-  
tener’s ears. If that is not possi-  
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTION TIPS  
The wires for both speakers  
should be the same length. If  
one speaker is placed closer to  
the amplifier than the other,  
hide the excess wire behind  
the wall. Speakers and elec-  
tronics terminals have corre-  
sponding (+) and (–) terminals.  
Most manufacturers of speakers  
and electronics, including JBL,  
use red to denote the (+) termi-  
nal and black for the (–) termi-  
nal. It is important to connect  
both speakers identically: (+) on  
the speaker to (+) on the ampli-  
fier and (–) on the speaker to (–)  
on the amplifier. Wiring “out  
of phase” results in thin sound,  
weak bass and a poor stereo  
image. With the advent of multi-  
channel surround sound  
the correct polarity remains  
equally important in order to  
preserve the proper ambience  
and directionality of the  
program material.  
To use the push-type speaker  
terminals, press the red (+) or  
black (–) cap for the desired  
terminal, insert the bare end of  
the speaker wire into the hole  
below the cap and release the  
cap. Gently tug on the wire  
to make sure that it is fully  
inserted.  
For model SP6CSII, the terminals  
for both the left and right channels  
will be on the same loudspeaker.  
systems, connecting all of the  
speakers in your system with  
WIRE LENGTH  
Up to 20 ft.  
RECOMMENDED SIZE  
16-gauge  
Up to 30 ft.  
12-gauge  
Greater than 30 ft.  
10-gauge  
INSTALLATION  
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TOOLS NEEDED  
The SoundPoint Series in-wall  
speakers were designed to be  
easily installed. However, if you  
are unsure of your ability to prop-  
erly install these loudspeakers,  
please contact your dealer or a  
qualified installer.  
Pencil  
Phillips #2 screwdriver  
Utility knife  
Measuring tape  
Carpenter’s level  
Awl  
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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION  
SP5II, SP6II, SP8II  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Remove the grille from the  
speaker frame by pulling on  
the paper tab. If the tab is  
missing, to avoid scratching  
the grille or baffle you may  
unfold a paper clip, insert the  
straight end through one of the  
holes in the grille, and gently  
pull up.  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Note: Remove the inner template, stud and the speaker cutout or  
which is the paint shield, at the the locking tabs will not be able  
perforation. Use the outer tem-  
plate when cutting the drywall.  
Note: Always allow at least  
one-half inch between a wall  
to swivel into place.  
Place the frame assembly  
in the wall.  
Cut the drywall.  
Connect the speaker wires  
to the speaker.  
The SoundPoint speakers fea-  
ture unique swivel mounts for  
the tweeters that enable you  
to aim the very directional  
high frequencies toward the  
listening position, at ear-level  
height. Before installing the  
speaker grille, gently press on  
the outer edge of the tweeter  
mount to adjust the position  
of the tweeter. The tweeter  
will not swivel more than 15  
degrees in any direction; do  
not attempt to force it to move  
further. You may also rotate  
the tweeter to orient the JBL  
logo as desired.  
Screw down each of the four  
Phillips head screws. The  
locking tabs will swivel into  
place and secure the unit to  
the rear surface of the drywall.  
Replace the metal grille.  
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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION  
SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Remove the grille from the  
speaker frame by pulling on  
the paper tab. If the tab is  
missing, to avoid scratching  
the grille or baffle you may  
unfold a paper clip, insert the  
straight end through one of  
the holes in the grille, and  
gently pull up.  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Note: Remove the inner template, one-half inch between a wall  
which is the paint shield, at the  
perforation. Use the outer tem-  
plate when cutting the drywall.  
Cut the drywall.  
Note: Always allow at least  
stud and the speaker cutout or  
the locking tabs will not be able  
to swivel into place.  
Connect the speaker wires to  
the speaker. Model SP6CSII  
requires two sets of speaker  
wires, one for each channel.  
Place the frame assembly  
in the wall.  
Screw down each of the four  
Phillips head screws. The  
locking tabs will swivel into  
place and secure the unit to  
the rear surface of the drywall.  
the tweeter to orient the JBL  
logo as desired.  
The SoundPoint speakers fea-  
ture unique swivel mounts for  
the tweeters that enable you  
to aim the very directional  
high frequencies toward the  
listening position, at ear-level  
height. Before installing the  
speaker grille, gently press on  
the outer edge of the tweeter  
mount to adjust the position of  
the tweeter. The tweeter will  
not swivel more than 15  
The dual tweeters of the  
SP6CSII speaker may be  
swiveled independently.  
Optimum imaging will be  
obtained by aiming the  
tweeters to the left and right  
of the listening position, at  
ear-level height, if your  
application permits.  
Replace the metal grille.  
degrees in any direction; do  
not attempt to force it to move  
further. You may also rotate  
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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  
SP6CSII  
SP8II  
RIF6C  
RIF6CS  
RIF8  
SP8CII  
RIF8C  
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.  
PAINTING THE SPEAKER  
FRAME AND GRILLE  
SoundPoint Series loud-  
baffle. This will protect the  
speaker components and baf-  
fle from paint residue. Use a  
high-quality spray paint, and  
apply a thin coat of color.  
Be certain the grille perfora-  
tions remain free of paint.  
Filling them with paint will  
diminish the sound quality.  
Note: Gently remove the  
acoustical foam blanket from  
the grille before painting.  
Reattach the blanket after  
the paint has dried.  
speakers can be painted to  
match any décor. If you wish  
to change their color, the satin  
finish on the grille and frame  
will function as a primer coat.  
Before painting, install the  
paint shield (inner section of  
template in the assembly kit)  
securely into the recess in the  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
IF THERE IS NO  
SOUND FROM ANY  
OF THE SPEAKERS:  
sure none of the speaker wires  
are frayed, cut, punctured or  
touching each other.  
owner’s manual for futher  
information on correct speaker  
configuration in Dolby Digital,  
DTS and other surround sound  
modes.  
• Check that receiver/amplifier  
is on and a source is playing.  
IF THERE IS LOW (OR  
NO) BASS OUTPUT:  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/ampli-  
fier and speakers. Make sure  
all wires are connected. Make  
sure none of the speaker wires  
are frayed, cut, punctured or  
touching each other.  
IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS  
AT LOW VOLUMES  
BUT SHUTS OFF  
AS VOLUME IS  
• Make sure the connections  
to the left and right “Speaker  
Inputs” have the correct polar-  
ity (+ and –).  
INCREASED:  
• Consider adding a powered  
subwoofer to your system.  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/ampli-  
fier and speakers. Make sure  
all wires are connected. Make  
sure none of the speaker wires  
are frayed, cut , punctured or  
touching each other.  
• Review proper operation of  
your receiver/amplifier.  
• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,  
make sure your receiver/  
processor is correctly config-  
ured. When using a subwoofer,  
make sure the subwoofer  
IF THERE IS NO  
SOUND COMING  
FROM ONE SPEAKER:  
output of the receiver/ proces-  
sor has been enabled. If no  
subwoofer is being used,  
make sure the left and right  
front and rear speakers have  
been configured as “LARGE.”  
See your receiver/processor’s  
• If more than one pair of main  
speakers is being used, check  
the minimum-impedance  
requirements of your  
• Check the “Balance” control  
on your receiver/amplifier.  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/ampli-  
fier and speakers. Make sure  
all wires are connected. Make  
receiver/amplifier.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
SP5II  
SP6II  
SP6CII SP6CSII  
SP8II  
SP8CII  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
40Hz– 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Frequency Response  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
45Hz– 20kHz (–10dB)  
38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
32Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Recommended Maximum  
Recommended Maximum  
Recommended Maximum  
Amplifier Power  
60 watts  
Amplifier Power  
80 watts  
Amplifier Power  
80 watts  
Amplifier Power  
100 watts total (50WPC)  
Impedance  
Amplifier Power  
100 watts  
Amplifier Power  
100 watts  
Impedance  
Impedance  
Impedance  
Impedance  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal per input  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
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  
dome,  
titanium-laminate  
domes,  
dome, w/Elliptical Oblate  
laminate  
Spheroidal waveguide  
Spheroidal waveguide  
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)  
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)  
8-1/2" x 11" (216mm x 279mm)  
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)  
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 (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)  
Mounting Depth  
4-1/4" (108mm)  
Weight per Speaker  
4 lb (1.8kg)  
8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm) 9-1/2" (240mm)  
Mounting Depth  
3-3/4" (95mm)  
Mounting Depth  
3-7/8" (98mm)  
Mounting Depth  
4-1/4" (108mm)  
Mounting Depth  
4" (102mm)  
Mounting Depth  
4-1/4" (108mm)  
Weight per Speaker  
4 lb (1.8kg)  
Weight per Speaker  
5 lb (2.3kg)  
Weight per Speaker  
4.5 lb (2.0kg)  
Weight per Speaker  
7.8 lb (3.5kg)  
Weight per Speaker  
5.6 lb (2.5kg)  
Declaration of Conformity  
All features and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
† The maximum recommended amplifier power  
rating will ensure proper system headroom to  
allow for occasional peaks. We do not recom-  
mend sustained operation at these maximum  
power levels.  
We, Harman Consumer Group International  
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:  
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
EN 61000-6-3:2001  
EN 61000-6-1:2001  
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.  
Laurent Rault  
Harman Consumer Group International  
Château du Loir, France 7/06  
PRO SOUND  
COMES HOME  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
P R O D U C T L I N E :  
SOUNDPOINT® SERIES  
JBL, Incorporated  
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329  
516.255.4JBL (4525) www.jbl.com  
M O D E L S :  
SP5II, SP6II, SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8II, SP8CII  
NOTE: For new-construction applications, be sure  
to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.  
DESIGN GOAL: Combine the superior performance of traditional  
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.  
©2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.  
TWEETER TYPE: Titanium-laminate-dome with swivel mount  
JBL, Harman International and SoundPoint are registered trademarks of  
Harman International Industries, Incorporated.  
WOOFER TYPE  
:
Titanium-laminate cone with rubber surround  
Part Nos. 406-000-05268-E, 170-0091  
7/06  
CROSSOVER NETWORK:Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)  
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:Studio Monitor  
 

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