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JBL FM52 Setup Manual - Existing Construction

Manual is about: JBL Loudspeakers Simple Set-up Guide

Summary of FM52

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    Thank you for choosing jbl. For over 50 years, jbl has been involved in every aspect of musical and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car, or office. We’re confident that the jbl loudspeakers you have chosen will provide every...

  • Page 2: One.

    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. Fm series owner’s manual 7/22/98 9:27 am page 2.

  • Page 3: Two.

    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...

  • Page 4: Three.

    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. ...

  • Page 5: Existing Construction

    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 mou...

  • Page 6: New Construction

    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...

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    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 baff...

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    Fm65cx step one: remove the grille from the speaker frame. Step two: determine the correct speaker location in the ceiling. ≥ 1-1/2" ≥ 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 speake...

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    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 reces...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    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 ...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications system fm52 fm62 fm65c frequency response (–6db): 50hz – 20khz 40hz – 20khz 45hz – 20khz recommended maximum amplifier power*: 40 watts 50 watts 50 watts sensitivity: 88db 90db 90db impedance: 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal crossover frequency: 6khz 5khz 7khz woofer: 5-1...

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    Declaration of conformity we, jbl europe a/s kongevejen 194b dk-3460 birkerød denmark declare in own responsibility, that the products described in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: en 50 081-1/1992 en 50 082-1/3.1995 steen michaelsen jbl europe a/s birkerød. Denmark. 7...