final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:15 PM Page 14 Century Gold L I M I T E D E D I T I O N L O U D S P E A K E R S Y S T E M A NEW STANDARD FOR A NEW CENTURY
Page 13 RAT IN G 5 0 EB S 7/20/98 1:15 PM CEL final cg om 5-15 YEAR Century Gold Loudspeaker System This certifies that this Century Gold is a Limited Edition Reference Bookshelf Loudspeaker System, in celebration of JBL’s 50th Anniversary.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:15 PM Page 16 JBL is part of the Harman International family of audio companies, a group with a common purpose: combining technology with a love of music to manufacture audio products that provide new levels of satisfaction, performance and value. To promote diversity and creativity, JBL operates independently in research and development.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 2 JBL wishes to thank you for selecting the Century Gold loudspeaker system. While the Century Gold loudspeakers are a new development, the ideas behind them go back to the earliest days of JBL. This system is a definitive expression of JBL’s quality and craftsmanship. We have spared no effort, overlooked no performance factor necessary to produce the most accurate loudspeaker possible. The attention to detail extends to the enclosure.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 3 The Limited Edition Century Gold Bookshelf Loudspeakers set a new standard for a new century. JBL combines the most advanced technology with a classic JBL design. These speakers continue the longstanding tradition of precise studio monitor sound for which JBL is famous.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 6 Mid-Frequency Transducer The Century Gold also features an all-new 5" (127mm) mid-frequency transducer developed specifically for the Century Gold (Figure 2). The voice coil is 2" (50mm) in diameter and wound on edge from flat aluminum ribbon wire to a depth of precisely .4" (11mm) on a thermoset composite™ form. The cone is made of Kevlar® with a composite rubber/vinyl surround.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 7 Dividing Networks The job of the dividing network is to distribute the various frequencies to their respective transducers. The network is also designed to complement component location on the baffle. Slopes are chosen to match the exact response of each driver in its respective frequency range, as well as to ensure that the high-frequency transducers are adequately protected from dangerous low-frequency components. No.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 10 Battery Replacement The battery should be replaced approximately every 2 years. This is accomplished as follows: • Unscrew the two screws that hold the battery access cover in place. It is located on the upper portion of the dividing network, on the rear of the speaker enclosure (Figure 4). • Write today’s date, including the year, in this manual. • Install the battery by aligning the battery terminals with the mating terminals in the network housing.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:15 PM Figure 5 Placement Page 11 Placement 3' 3' Position Top View 3' 3' 10 – 15 10 – 15 Position Front View 3' 3' Ear level when seated in listening position No. 7 Ideally the systems should be placed at least three feet from any walls. The height, at the top of the midrange, should be at ear level. The two speakers should be equidistant from your primary listening position; the distance should be determined by the distance between the speakers.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:15 PM Page 12 Speaker Connections The Century Gold loudspeakers can be connected by one of several methods. The binding posts on the rear panel of the Century Gold will accept most types of audio cable and connectors, including banana plugs and bare wire (Figure 6). Follow the hookup method that best describes your system. Figure 6 Connections Bare Wire Connecting Method JBL INCORPORATED 8500 BALBOA BLVD.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 9 Bi-Wiring The Century Gold’s outer connection panel and internal dividing network are designed so that separate sets of speaker cable can be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-frequency transducer portions of the dividing network. This is called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection. The advantages of bi-wiring are as follows: Reduction of Intermodulation No.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 8 Bi-Wiring Connections Figures 8 through 10 show two bi-wiring options, single stereo amplifier and dual stereo amplifier modes. For passive and bi-wire connections, set the switch to the Normal/Bi-Wire position (Figure 8a). Figure 8 Bi-Wire Connecting Method AMP NORMAL/ BI-WIRE JBL INCORPORATED 8500 BALBOA BLVD. NORTHRIDGE, CA USA HIGH FREQUENCY LOW FREQUENCY Important 1.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Figure 12 Bi-Amp Connecting Method AMP NORMAL/ BI-WIRE JBL INCORPORATED 8500 BALBOA BLVD. NORTHRIDGE, CA USA HIGH FREQUENCY LOW FREQUENCY Figure 12a Bi-Amp Switch Setting BI-AMP BATTERY No. 11 NORMAL/ BI-WIRE Page 5 Bi-Amping Connections The optimal method of powering the Century Gold system is with two amplifiers, one for low frequencies and one for the mid/high frequencies. It is necessary to use a high-quality active crossover module.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 4 Maintenance and Service The Century Gold loudspeaker systems have an oiled finish. Cleaning should be done with an untreated dust cloth. Do not use conventional furniture waxes and polishes, which are not designed for oiled finishes. If touch-up is necessary or the finish appears to be drying out, the surface may be re-oiled with a commercially available oil-finishing preparation. Do not use any solvents on the finish. The grille may be gently vacuumed.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:14 PM Page 1 System Specifications Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20kHz ±1.5dB 38Hz – 22kHz – 6dB Sensitivity: 90dB for 2.83V @ 1 meter Recommended Maximum Power Handling: 200 watts continuous 800 watts peak Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms Crossover Frequencies: 600Hz, 2800Hz Low-Frequency Transducer: Century 1200 No. Mid-Frequency Transducer: Century 500 13 High-Frequency Transducer: 050 Gold Internal Volume: 1.
final cg om 5-15 7/20/98 1:15 PM Page 15 Table of Contents Introduction 2 Low-Frequency Transducer 3 Mid-Frequency Transducer 4 High-Frequency Transducer 4 Dividing Networks 5 Battery Replacement 6 Placement 7 Speaker Connections 8 Maintenance and Service 12 System Specifications 13 Declaration of Conformity We, JBL Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeakers JBL Consumer Products 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797
