Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM 1000 Page 1 880 800 1400 1000 800 1400 Project Arrray Project Arrray 1000 800 880 Project Arrray 1400 Project Arrray Project Arrray 1500 Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray 1500 Project Arrray 880 1400 880 1400 Project Arrray Project Arrray Project Arrray 1500 Project Arrray 1500 Project Arrray Project Arrray ® JBL PROJECT ARRAY™ 1500 ARRAY, 1400 ARRAY, 1000 ARRAY, 880 ARRAY,
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 2 READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 3 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL® For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to the recordings you play in your home, car or office. We’re confident that the JBL system you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expect – and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 4 SPEAKER PLACEMENT IMPORTANT NOTE: The 800, 1000, 1400 and 1500 Array models feature spiked feet for optimum acoustic performance. However, spikes can damage certain types of floors, such as hardwood. In such instances, place included metal coasters between the spiked feet and the floor. 5.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 5 6.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM A 6.1-channel system will consist of a 5.1-channel configuration, as shown on page 4, with the addition of a rear center speaker placed midway between the two surround speakers, and further to the rear than the surrounds. The rear center speaker should not call more attention to itself than the surround speakers. 7.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 6 1400 ARRAY ASSEMBLY Due to the weight of the 1400 Array horn module, it is packed separately from the low-frequency enclosure. It is a very simple procedure to install the module, and the necessary instructions are listed below. The required Allen-tipped screw driver is included in the accessory pack. 5. Notice the two threaded inserts on the angled face of the top and also the small L-bracket on the top. These are the attachment points for the horn module.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 7 Step 9 Step 7 Step 11 Step 8 7
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 8 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Subwoofer Controls and Connections (15 0 0 Array Only) ¡ Line-Level Input 2 3 4 5 6 7 ™ Line-Level Output 0 £ Power Indicator 1 ¢ Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control ∞ Crossover Adjustment § Phase Switch ¶ LP/LFE Selector • On/Off Auto Switch ª Power Switch Connection: If you have a Dolby® Digital or DTS® receiver/processor with a low-frequencyeffects (LFE) output, set LFE/LP switch to LFE.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 9 1500 ARRAY OPERATION Power On Plug your subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use the outlets on the back of the receiver. Initially set the Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control ¢ to the “min” position. Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch ª on the rear panel. Auto On/Standby With the Power Switch ª in the “on” position, the Power Indicator LED £ will remain backlit in red or green to indicate the On/Standby mode of the subwoofer.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 10 GENERAL CONNECTION INFORMATION Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire (not supplied) as shown. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including JBL, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal. The (+) lead of the speaker wire is sometimes noted with a stripe or other demarcation.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the speakers: • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • Check all wires and connections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. • Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. If there is no sound coming from one speaker: • Check the “Balance” control on your receiver/amplifier.
Project Array OM 1/10/06 12:21 PM Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS 1400 ARRAY 1000 ARRAY 800 ARRAY 880 ARRAY 1500 ARRAY 3-Way, 14" (350mm) Floorstanding 3-Way, 10" (250mm) Floorstanding 3-Way, 8" (200mm) Bookshelf 3-Way, Dual 8" (200mm) Center 15" (380mm)1000-Watt Front-Firing Sub 045Ti: 1" Pure-titanium compression driver with aluminum edge-wound voice coil and 2" neodymium motor assembly, mounted in a SonoGlass™ constantdirectivity horn 045Ti: 1" Pure-titanium compression driver with aluminum edge-wou