CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 1 ® CINEMA VISION™ CVSAT50, CVCEN50, CVSUB50 OWNER’S GUIDE
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 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.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 3 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 50 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. provide every note of enjoyment that you expected – and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 4 SPEAKER PLACEMENT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (0-2 ft) 0-0.6m SURROUND SPEAKERS † Single surround back speaker † 5 – 6 ft 1.5 – 1.8m 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.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 5 MOUNTING OPTIONS SATELLITES AND SURROUNDS On shelves using the optional CVTS50 table stands. On the wall. Wall brackets are included. On compatible floor stands available from other manufacturers, using the supplied floor stand adaptors. ATTACHING THE CVTS50 TABLE STAND (AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) TO THE CVSAT50 Important Safety Notes: • The table stand consists of two main parts: a metal column and a glass base.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:37 PM Page 6 MOUNTING THE SATELLITES ON OPTIONAL FLOOR STANDS Important Safety Note: The supplied floor stand adaptors facilitate installation with a variety of generalpurpose floor stands available from many manufacturers.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:37 PM Page 7 WALL-MOUNTING Important Safety Note: The customer is solely responsible for proper selection of mounting hardware not included with the speakers, and for proper assembly and installation of the wall brackets, including but not limited to the selection of appropriate weight-bearing supports and proper use of the bracket. JBL disclaims any liability for the selection of mounting hardware and/or bracket installation.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 8 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CONNECTION TIPS Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire as shown. The wires supplied with the system may already be stripped and tinned for easy insertion into the speaker terminals. You may need to separate the two conductors further in order to thread them through the shelf stand or floor stand adaptor. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 9 SYSTEM CONNECTION The CVSUB50 subwoofer is equipped with only one input – a dedicated lowfrequency effects (LFE) input. Since the LFE channel is by definition limited to only the lowest portion of the frequency spectrum, it is crucial that your receiver’s output be compatible. The CVSUB50 should only be used with receivers or processors that have digital surround decoders, such as Dolby* Digital or DTS.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 10 SUBWOOFER OPERATION Press the Master Power switch (marked “Power” å) in to the On position to use the subwoofer. The CVSUB50 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 (LED on front of CVSUB50 will be red). When the subwoofer senses an audio signal, it will automatically turn on (LED will be green).
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 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 that the powered subwoofer is plugged in, and is turned on (Power switch å 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. • Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.
CV OM 5/14/04 3:06 PM Page 12 SPECIFICATIONS System CVCEN50 Frequency Response 22Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) 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 5" (130mm) transducers with PolyPlas™ cones, neodymium magnets & HeatScape™ motor structure, video-shielded Dimensions (H x W x D) (including wa