English CST55 CSS10 CSB5 CSC55 ® JBL CINEMA SOUND™ CST55, CSB5, CSC55, CSS10 OWNER’S GUIDE
READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions! 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER SUBWOOFER 0–2 ft 0–0.6m SURROUND SPEAKERS † Single surround back speaker may be used with 6.1 receivers and processors. Alternate placement for surround speakers when only 5.1 channels are used; required placement for surround back speakers in 7.1-channel systems. The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position.
English WALL-MOUNTING THE CSC55 AND CSB5 The CSC55 center channel and the CSB5 are designed to be mounted on the wall. There are two (2) fixed-mount wall brackets provided for the CSC55, and one for the CSB5. Each speaker bracket will require up to three 1-1/2" #10 wood screws; each screw should be fastened to a wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, install an anchor appropriate for a 1-1/2" #10 screw.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CONNECTION TIPS Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire 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 to denote the (–) terminal. CST55 CSB5, CSC55 To provide a neater installation, the CST55 allows you to insert the speaker wires through holes in the base.
English DOLBY® DIGITAL OR DTS® (OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND MODE) CONNECTION RECEIVER Connect this jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier. Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier. SUBWOOFER L LINE LFE LEVEL IN LFE OUT R Use this installation method for Dolby Digital, DTS or other digital surround processors: Make sure that you have configured your surround sound processor for “Subwoofer On.
SUBWOOFER OPERATION Press the Master Power switch (marked “Power” a) to the On position to use the subwoofer. The CSS10 subwoofer will automatically turn on or go into standby (sleep) mode as described below. When your receiver or amplifier is off, or is not sending program material to the subwoofer, the subwoofer will be in standby mode (the LED on the front of the CSS10 will be red). When the subwoofer senses an audio signal, it will automatically turn on (the LED will be green).
English TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the speakers: If there is no sound from the center speaker: • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and is turned on (Power switch a pushed in). • 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, or touching each other.
SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM Frequency Response 27Hz – 30kHz (–6dB) CST55 Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 150 Watts* Power Handling 50W Continuous/300W Peak Frequency Response 55Hz – 30kHz (–6dB) Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity 90dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter Tweeter One 3/4" (19mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded Woofers Dual 130mm (5") transducers with PolyPlas™ cones, neodymium magnets and HeatScape™ motor structure, video-shielded Dimensions (H x W x D) (including wall-mount bracket and grille) 1168 x 28
