JBL P81 manuale d’uso

JBL PERFORMANCE ™ SERIES OWNER’S GUIDE P8 1 P9 4 1 HIGH-PERFORMANCE IN-W ALL LOUDSPEAKERS P81, P941 OM 2/18/05 10:55 AM Page 1[...]

This document contains general safety , i nstallation, and operation instructions f or the JBL ® P erformance ™ S eries P81 and P941 In-W all Loudspeakers. It is important to read this document before attempting to use your loudspeakers. P ay particular attention to safety instructions. WARNING Calls attention to a procedure, practice, c onditio[...]

4 Thank you for purchasing the JBL P erformance Series P81/P941 In-W all L oudspeakers. Designed for discerning audiophiles, the P81 and P941 offer ver- satile, easily integrated in-wall loud- speakers that provide the superior , u ncolored sound that is the hallmark of JBL loudspeakers. The P81 and P941 reproduce realistic, accurate signals with m[...]

The P81 and P941 require special care a nd handling during unpacking. Pay p articular attention to the precautions that appear in this section and to other precautions that appear throughout this owner’ s manual. W hen unpacking, save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs. Refer to the Obtaining Service section on page 14 for a[...]

P81/P941 DRIVER COMPLEMENT T he numbers in Figure 3 correspond to the numbered items in this section. 1. T weeter • 1-inch (25mm) titanium dome • Underhung with copper -clad alu- minum wire for low distortion • Ferrofluid for high-power handling with reduced compression 2. Woofer • 7-1/2-inch (191mm)/9-inch (229mm) cones constructed with Or[...]

• T wo high-grade neodymium magnets p laced inside the voice coils for opti- m al magnetic shielding • Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG ™ ) design for low overall distortion • 1-1/2-inch (38mm) voice coil wound on a fiberglass bobbin for high-power handling and low distortion • Copper cap stabilizes inductance and controls flux modulation,[...]

Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the f ollowing three factors: • Loudspeaker accuracy • Loudspeaker placement • Listening room acoustics Advanced JBL design features allow the P81 and P941 to achieve exceptional a coustical precision. However , proper placement and listening room acoustics have a significant impact on the per- formance of the [...]

For installations in new construction p rojects, use the JBL P81/P941 In-W all R ough-In Bracket, which should be installed by a professional. Refer to the JBL P81/P941 In-W all Rough-In Bracket Installation Instructions for more infor- m ation. The JBL P81 and P941 in-wall speakers were designed to be easily installed into existing walls. It is re[...]

7. Be sure to run the speaker wire in t hrough the rear opening before r einstalling the baffle assembly . 8. Insert the mounting frame into the cutout until the clamps snap into p lace. Figure 13: Clamp Close-Up Figure 14: Clamp Mechanism Figure 15: Frame Alignment T ool 9. Insert the frame alignment tool horizontally into the center of the frame.[...]

The P81 and P941 feature gold-plated b inding posts that allow for two meth- o ds of connecting the speaker wires. CAUTION: Never make or break con- nections unless all system components are powered off. Before making connections, note the f ollowing: • Make all connections observing the proper polarity , positive-to-positive (+) and negative-to-[...]

It is highly recommended that you m ake front-panel control adjustments b efore installing the grille. Experiment with settings and carefully listen to ensure that the proper adjustments have been made. T o optimize the P81 and P941 for best performance: 1. Refer to the Loudspeaker Placement s ection on page 8 for information about loudspeaker inst[...]

Painting the Grille F or best results, it is recommended that the grille be painted with a spray applicator to enable the paint to be evenly applied to the inside edges of t he grille’ s perforations. The following items are required to paint the grille: • the grille (included) • replacement scrim cloth (included) • s pray paint • paint t[...]

Before returning a product for warranty or non-warranty service, contact JBL Customer Support to determine the extent of the problem and to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number . No products will be accepted without an RA number issued by JBL. If a product must be returned for repair , JBL will assume no responsibility for the product during s[...]

15 I NDEX 2-Channel Installations 8 5.1-Channel Installations 8 6.1-/7.1-Channel Installations 8 A bout the P81/P941 4 H ighlights 4 Product Registration 4 Unpacking 5 Allen Key 5, 9, 10, 13 Aluminum Ring 4, 6 A mplifier Power Range Recommended 14 Baffle Assembly 9, 10 Baffle, Centering of 10 Banana Plugs 11 Binding Post 4, 7, 11 Butyl Rubber Surro[...]

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