- JENSEN JS43 Multi-Purpose Speakers User's Manual

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Introduction
The Jensen JS43 multi-purpose speakers are designed to deliver accu-
rate and powerful high fidelity sound in exterior and interior applica-
tions. The versatile weather-resistant construction makes them ideal
for temporary or permanent outdoor use. And the full range of sensi-
tivity and mounting options makes JS43 equally at home in your
home.
For simplicity, we’ll call your AV receiver, stereo receiver or amplifier
the receiver.
IMPORTANT- Do not remove the grilles from your speakers.
There are no user serviceable parts behind the grille.
Placement Indoors
The Jensen JS43 can be placed horizontally or vertically in any con-
venient location in your room - as stereo pairs on either side of your
receiver - as surround speakers in home theater surround sound sys-
tems that include a subwoofer - in your computer room to enhance the
multimedia experience - or as remote speakers in a whole house
sound system. For installation ease in wall and ceiling applications, the
included Jensen mounting brackets can be used.
You can experiment with various placements, with the knowledge that
room acoustics can produce large apparent differences in the sound for
small changes in placement location. For example, although the
speaker may be located at any height above the floor, locating the
tweeter near ear level or angling the entire speaker toward ear level,
often provides the most realistic musical imaging.
Another rule to follow is that the amount of bass perceived increases
as you move a speaker closer to intersecting room surfaces (walls, ceil-
ing, floor) and that the highest level of bass results from placement in
a corner at the floor or ceiling.
Placement Outdoors
Note- In some installations, you may find it more convenient to
make the speaker wire connections described below before
placing the speaker in its final location.
The Jensen JS43 has been tested for environmental usage and is
weather resistant. Occasional moisture will not dramatically affect per-
formance. To increase speaker life, mount in locations not subject to
frequent excessive exposure to water, sun and extreme weather. the
speakers should be allowed to ventilate and dry after water exposure.
The Jensen JS43 can be placed permanently outdoors for year-round
enjoyment. Popular locations include decks, gazebos, porches, atri-
ums, backyards, garages, and spa areas. A particularly practical
mounting location is under the eaves of a building adjacent to an out-
door recreation area.
For temporary placement, place the speakers in positions that achieve
the most satisfying audio performance to your ear.
Speaker Mounting
For ease of installation, the JENSEN JS43 includes a removable mount-
ing bracket with each speaker. Once mounted, the bracket allows the
Jensen JS43 to be pivoted to its ideal location. The large thumb screws
(included), when tightened, will hold the selected speaker position.
Before attempting the installation, carefully evaluate the mounting sur-
face, making sure that its composition and construction are strong
enough to support the load safely. If you are unsure about the type of
mounting hardware for your installation, consult a professional con-
tractor or a knowledgeable hardware store. The JS43 bracket is suit-
able only for attaching the speaker to walls or ceilings constructed of
solid wood, brickwork, concrete, hollow building block or wood studs.
Do not mount the bracket to unreinforced plaster or sheetrock (gyp-
sum board). Once the bracket is secure, reattach the speaker using the
thumb screws included.
Connecting Your Speakers
Speaker Cable-Typical speaker cable has a pair of separate
speaker wires with insulating jackets that are molded together. We
recommend you use 18-gauge speaker wire for hooking your speak-
ers to your receiver.
Polarity- All speakers in a system must be connected with the
same polarity. Speaker wire is marked for polarity so that you can
identify the individual wires in the molded pair. Polarity is shown by a
color stripe on the insulation, by ridges molded into the insulation, or
by the colors of the wires–one copper and one silver. See Diagram 1.
Important- Always connect the red (+) terminal on the receiv-
er to the red (+) terminal on the back of the Jensen JS43, and the
black (-) terminal on the receiver to the black (-) terminal on the back
of the Jensen JS43.
JS43 Owners Manual
Especificaciones JS43
Respuesta de Frecuencia: 90Hz-20kHz ±3dB
Woofer: de polipropileno de 4 pulg.
Margen Medio Cono de 1
3
/4 pulg.
Tweeter
3
/4 pulg. y cúpula piezo
Sensibilidad: 89dB (2,83v a 1 metro)
Impedancia (nominal): 4-6 ohmios
Dirección de la potencia* 50 vatios
Dimensiones de control (AlxAnxP): 7
3
/8 x 4
5
/8 x 4
1
/2 pulg.
Peso: 2.5 lbs
Acabado: Negro
to black terminal
(plain or silver)
3/8”
(9 mm)
bare wire
to red terminal
(color stripe, ridged or copper)
Switch: Contours the frequency response to compensate for the change in environmental acoustics
between indoors and outdoors.
* La direcció de la potencia se basa en el volumen del amplificador nunca que es fijado sobre la punta de distortion audibles
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