JBL FM52 User manual

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FM52, FM62,

FM82, FM65C

& FM8SUB

simple

set-up guide

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 1

one. Speaker Placement

FM52, FM62, FM82 as front speakers

FM52, FM62, FM82 as rear speakers

FM65C in ceiling FM8SUB subwoofer

in wall

5 – 6 ft.

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two. Speaker Connections

Speakers and electronics ter-

minals have corresponding (+)

and (–) terminals. It is impor-

tant 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 a poor stereo image.

Connection Tips

FM52, FM62, FM82, FM65C

FM8SUB

Wire Length Recommended Size

Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge

Up to 30 ft. 12 gauge

Greater than 30 ft. 10 gauge

– +– +

Front or Rear Speaker Outputs

LEFT RIGHT

–+–+

– +– +

Front Speaker Outputs

LEFT RIGHT

Connection (1) Connection (2)

–+–+

Right Satellite

–+

Left Satellite

–+

Subwoofer

The wires for both speakers

should be the same length. If

one speaker is placed closer to

the amplifier than the other,

hide the excess wire behind

the wall.

The FM8SUB has two speaker

connections. Connect one set of

terminals, along with your left

satellite to the left channel of

your amplifier. Connect the

other set of terminals, along

with your right satellite to the

right channel of your amplifier.

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 3

three. Installation

FM52, FM62, FM82

Phillips #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife

Pencil Carpenter’s level Awl

Installation Kit

Template Speaker frame Thread-forming screws

Retainer clips Mounting brackets

Tools Needed

The FM Series flush-mount

speakers were

designed to be

easily installed. However, if you

are unsure of your ability to

properly install these loud-

speakers, please contact your

dealer or a qualified installer.

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 4

Step One:

Remove the grille from the

speaker frame.

Step Two:

Determine the correct speaker

location.

Template

Tape

Level

Step Three:

Determine the speaker-frame

location.

≥1-1/2"

≥1-1/2" ≥1-1/2"

Step Four:

Cut the dry wall.

Step Five:

Place the mounting bracket on

the speaker frame using the

mounting guides (marked 3/8",

1/2", 5/8", and 3/4") corre-

sponding to the thickness of

the dry wall.

Kerf Line

Step Six:

Place the frame assembly in

the wall.

Step Seven:

Connect the speaker wires to

the baffle assembly and install

baffle assembly in frame.

Do not overtighten the baffle

screws.

Step Eight:

Replace the metal grille.

Existing Construction

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 5

New Construction

Step One:

Remove the grille from the

speaker frame.

Step Two:

Attach the proper mounting

bracket, marked and preset at

3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" to the

speaker frame.

Step Three:

Determine the correct speaker

location.

≥1-1/2"

≥1-1/2" ≥1-1/2"

Step Four:

Nail or screw the speaker frame

assembly to the wall studs and

route the wires through the

frame opening.

Step Five:

Cut the drywall.

Step Six:

Connect the speaker wires to

the baffle assembly and install

baffle assembly in frame. Do

not overtighten the baffle

screws.

After the Drywall is Installed

Step Seven:

Replace the metal grille.

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 6

FM8SUB

Step One:

Remove the grille from the

subwoofer frame.

Step Two:

Determine the correct

subwoofer location.

≥1-1/2"

≥1-1/2" ≥1-1/2"

Step Three

Cut the drywall.

Step Four:

Loosen the eight phillips head

screws until the locking tabs

turn inward.

Step Five

Connect the speaker wires to

the baffle assembly.

Step Six:

Place the subwoofer in the wall.

Step Seven:

Screw down each of the eight

phillips head screws. The tabs

will swivel into place and

secure the unit to the rear

surface of the drywall.

Step Eight

Replace the metal grille.

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 7

FM65CX

Step One:

Remove the grille from the

speaker frame.

Step Two:

Determine the correct speaker

location in the ceiling.

≥1-1/2"

Step Three:

Cut the drywall.

Step Five:

Loosen the three phillips head

screws on the frame, until the

locking tabs turn inward.

Step Eight:

Connect the speaker wires to

the speaker.

Step Six:

Place the frame assembly in

the wall.

Step Seven:

Screw down each of the three

phillips head screws. The tabs

will swivel into place and

secure the unit to the rear

surface of the drywall.

Step Ten:

Replace the metal grille.

Step Four:

Remove 4 phillips head screws

that attach speaker to frame.

Step Nine:

Reinstall speaker in frame,

using 4 phillips head screws.

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 8

Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille

FM Series loudspeakers can be

painted to match any style of

decor. If you wish to change

their color, the satin finish on

the grille and frame will func-

tion as a primer coat. Before

painting install the paint guard

(in the assembly kit) securely

into the recess in the baffle.

This will protect the speaker

components and baffle from

paint residue.

Use a high-quality spray paint,

and apply a thin coat of color.

Be certain the grille perfora-

tions remain free of paint.

Filling them with paint will

diminish the sound quality.

Note: Gently remove the

acoustical blanket from the

back of the grille before paint-

ing. Reattach the acoustical

blanket after the paint has

dried.

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 9

If there is no sound from

either of the speakers, check

the following:

• Receiver/amplifier is on and a

source is playing.

• Check all wires and connec-

tions between receiver/amplifier,

in-wall room volume control and

speakers. Make sure all wires are

connected. Make sure none of

the speaker wires are frayed, cut,

or punctured.

• Review proper operation of

your receiver/amplifier.

If there is no sound coming

from one speaker, check the

following:

• Check the “Balance” control on

your receiver/amplifier.

• Check all wires and connec-

tions between receiver/amplifier,

and speakers. Make sure all wires

are connected. Make sure none

of the speaker wires are frayed,

cut, or punctured.

If there is low bass output,

check the following:

• Make sure the connections to

the left and right “Speaker

Inputs” have the correct polarity

(+ and –).

If the system plays at low vol-

umes but shuts off as volume is

increased, check the following:

• Check all wires and connec-

tions between receiver/amplifier

and speakers. Make sure all wires

are connected. Make sure none

of the speaker wires are frayed,

cut, or punctured.

• If more than one pair of main

speakers is being used, check the

minimum impedance require-

ments of your receiver/amplifier.

Troubleshooting

FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 10

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