JBL L890 Speaker User Manual


 
Speakers and electronics
have corresponding (+) and
() terminals. It is important to
connect both speakers
identically: (+) on the speaker
to (+) on the amplifier and ()
on the speaker to () on the
amplifier. Wiring out of
phase results in thin sound,
weak bass and poor imaging.
To use the binding-post
speaker terminals, unscrew
the colored collar until the
pass-through hole in the
center post is visible. Insert
the bare end of the wire
through this hole; then screw
the collar down until the
connection is tight.
The hole in the center of each
collar is intended for use with
banana-type connectors. To
comply with European CE
certification, these holes are
blocked with plastic inserts at
the point of manufacture. To
use banana-type connectors
requires the removal of the
inserts. Do not remove these
inserts if you are using the
product in an area covered by
the European CE certification.
BI-WIRING
The bi-wire connection
method requires one amplifier
and two sets of speaker wires.
By removing the shorting
bars, connections may be
made to the individual network
sections using four conductors,
one for each of the four
terminals.
For single-wire connection,
leave the shorting bars in
place and connect only a
single set of speaker wires
(two conductors) to the two
upper terminals.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
4
MODELS: L810,
L820, L830, LC1,
LC2
The supplied self-adhesive
rubber feet may be attached to
the
bottom corners of your
speakers
to protect your
furniture.
MODELS: L880,
L890
These models feature four
rubber feet that enable them
to be placed on a smooth-
surfaced floor, such as tile or
hardwood. Four metal spikes
are supplied for use when the
speaker is to be placed on a
carpeted surface, to decouple
the speaker from the floor and
prevent unwanted damping.
To insert the spikes, gently lay
the speaker on its side (not its
front or back) on a soft,
nonabrasive surface. Each
spike screws into the threaded
insert in the center of each
rubber foot. Make sure all
four spikes are screwed in
completely for stability.
NEVER
drag the speaker to
move it, as this will damage
the spikes, the feet and/or the
wood cabinet itself. Always
lift the speaker and carry it to
its new location.
SPEAKER SETUP
– +
– +
– +
Amplifier
High Frequency
Low Frequency
Bi-Wire Connections
+
+
Receiver’s Speaker Outputs
+ +
+
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
+
MODELS: L810,
L820, L830, L880,
L890
MODELS: LC1,
LC2
Receivers Speaker Outputs
Place pads here
Right Left
Right Left
Center
Center
Amplifier
High Frequency
Place pads here