MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 1 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS OWNER’S MANUAL MR S E R I E S M5 MR25 MR26 MR28 MR38 MR308II MR310II MR Center
MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing JBL MR Series Loudspeakers. Their highly accurate, uncolored and balanced sound character will greatly increase your enjoyment of recorded music and movies. JBL speakers are built with careful attention to detail, using only the highest quality materials. They will provide many years of excellent performance.
MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 3 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS them, at the listening position, is between 40 and 60 degrees. For example, if your listening position is 8 to 12 feet (2.5m to 4m) from each speaker, the two systems should be about 8 feet (2.5m) apart. Center Channel Model: As the center channel contains the dialog and other central action sounds, the speaker should be located very close to the Monitor/TV and centered with the Monitor/TV’s center line.
MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 4 part of the outer insulation; or a printed “+” marking on one of the insulators. It does not make any difference which of the two strands of wire go to (+) and (–) on the speakers and amplifier, as long as all speakers used in your system are connected identically. Push down on the button below the terminal and insert the wire through the hole.
MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 5 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS If only an 8-ohm rating is given, the amp/receiver may or may not be designed to handle 4-ohm combined ratings. Consult the owner’s manual of the amp/receiver for clarification. 2. Wrong speaker switch, “A” or “B” speaker output. 3. Sound source (CD,cassette deck, turntable) not turned on, not activated, not hooked up or not selected on amp/receiver front panel.
MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 6 2. One of the connections between sound source and AV receiver/amp is faulty or has become disconnected. 3. AV receiver/amp center channel mode not selected. Please select a mode that activates the center channel. 4. Rear/surround information may not be recorded in some scenes and passages. 5. AV receiver/amp “audio direct” switch is activated. This switch should be off to activate the 5 speaker surround mode. 6.
MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 7 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS Specifications MR Center M5 MR25 MR26 Application Center Channel Bookshelf Bookshelf Bookshelf High Frequency Dome Transducer 10mm Ti Composite 2" Paper (Cone) 10mm Ti Composite 10mm Ti Composite Midrange Transducer (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) n/a n/a n/a n/a Low Frequency Transducer (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) 2 x 3.5" 5" (Neo Magnet) 5" 61⁄2" Crossover Frequency 4.5kHz 2.2kHz 4.5kHz 4.
MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 8 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS Specifications MR28 MR38 MR308II MR310II Application Bookshelf Bookshelf Tower Tower High Frequency 14mm" Ti Dome Transducer 14mm Ti Composite 14mm Ti Composite 14mm Ti Composite 14mm Ti Composite Midrange Transducer (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) n/a 61⁄2" 61⁄2" 61⁄2" Low Frequency Transducer (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) 8" 8" 8" 10" Crossover Frequency 3.5kHz 3.5kHz 3.5kHz 3.