JBL Speaker System CS400SAT User Manual

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JBL CINEMA SOUND  
SPEAKERS  
CS400SAT  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
 
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL  
For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of  
music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances  
to the recordings you play in your home, car or office.  
Subwoofer  
Right Front  
Channel  
We’re confident that the JBL speakers you have chosen will provide  
every note of enjoyment that you expected – and that when you think  
about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or  
office, you will once again choose JBL.  
Center  
Channel  
Right  
Surround  
Channel  
Left Front  
Channel  
Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at  
www.jbl.com. It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advance-  
ments, and helps us to better understand our customers and build  
products that meet their needs and expectations.  
Right Rear  
Channel  
INCLUDED  
Carefully unpack the system. If you suspect damage from transit, report  
it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping  
carton and packing materials for future use. Open the package and verify  
the following contents:  
Left  
Surround  
Channel  
Left Rear  
Channel  
Figure 2. This figure shows an alternative layout, which may be  
more suitable for some rooms.  
PLACEMENT  
wall  
(2) Speakers  
(2) Adjustable  
brackets with  
tightening bar  
(2) Fixed wall  
brackets  
NOTE: The CS400SAT can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted on  
a wall using the included wall brackets.  
As Left and Right Front Channels  
For left and right front channels, place one satellite to the left  
and another to the right of the television, as shown in Figure 1.  
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them  
very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic field  
distorting the picture.  
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM  
Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your  
room and study Figures 1 and 2.  
Subwoofer  
As Surround Channels  
For left and right surround channels, place one speaker on the left  
and another on the right, to the side of or slightly behind the listening  
area. The surround speakers should be mounted at a height of  
between 5 ft. (1.5m) and 7 ft. (2m).  
Left Front  
Channel  
Center  
Channel  
Right Front  
Channel  
In 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind  
the listening position, as shown in Figures 1 and 2.  
NOTE: A powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to  
both music and film soundtracks. Contact your JBL dealer for  
recommendations on subwoofer models for your application.  
Couch  
Mounting on Floor Stands  
An optional floor stand is available, should you prefer to place  
your CS400SAT satellites on the floor; see your dealer or visit  
Left Rear  
Channel  
Right Rear  
Channel  
Left  
Surround  
Channel  
Right  
Surround  
Channel  
Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation, satellite  
speakers are used to reproduce sound for the front and surround  
channels. The center channel reproduces sound and dialogue.  
The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects and music.  
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WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITES  
The CS400SAT is designed to be mounted on the wall. There is a  
fixed-mount wall bracket and an adjustable wall bracket provided for  
each satellite. Each speaker bracket will require up to four 1-1/2"#10  
wood screws; each screw should be fastened to a wall stud. If a wall  
stud is unavailable, install an anchor appropriate for a 1-1/2"#10 screw.  
Step 4. Unscrew round collar (C) from bracket (A).  
A
C
B
NOTE: The customer is responsible for the correct selection  
and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores)  
that will ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of the speakers.  
Step 5. Screw the ball and shaft assembly (B) to the 1/4"-20 insert  
on the back of the satellite (do not use the bottom insert on the  
speaker). Back out 1/2 of a turn and tighten the nut against the  
speaker. If the ball and shaft assembly is not backed out before  
tightening the nut, performing Step 8 below may dislodge the  
threaded insert in the speaker housing and permanently damage  
the speaker.  
Fixed-Mount Wall Bracket  
Step 1. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like  
to place the mounting screws.  
Step 2. Attach the bracket to the wall using two screws  
(not included).  
Step 3. Remove the rubber ring on the bottom of the satellite,  
and sit the satellite onto the back bracket.  
Step 4. Attach 1/4-20 screw into insert on bottom of speaker  
and tighten.  
Step 6. Attach speaker wire as shown on page 5.  
Step 7. Drop round collar (C) over ball and shaft assembly (B) that  
is mounted to the speaker with the finished side of the collar facing  
the rear of the speaker.  
Step 8. Carefully push the ball straight into the socket mounted on  
the wall, angle the speaker as desired and tighten the collar using  
the enclosed metal bar.  
Metal bar  
Adjustable Wall Bracket  
Step 1. Remove cap over threaded insert on rear of speaker  
Step 2. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place  
the mounting screws.  
Figure 3. Bracket on wall.  
Step 3. Place bracket against the wall and fasten four 1-1/2" #10  
wood screws through the bracket’s screw holes into the wall. If a  
wall stud is not available, use an appropriate anchor.  
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CONNECTIONS  
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE  
After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your system.  
First, turn off all audio-system power. Use high-quality speaker wire  
to make your connections; #18-gauge speaker wire with polarity cod-  
ing is recommended. For longer distances, #16-gauge or heavier wire  
is recommended. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is  
usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). Also, consult the owner’s  
manuals that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm  
connection procedures. Observe polarities when making speaker  
connections, as shown in Figure 4. Connect each + terminal on the  
back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on  
each speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.  
The enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove finger-  
prints or to wipe off dust.  
All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade  
periodically. The frequency of maintenance depends on the metals  
involved in the connections, atmospheric conditions and other fac-  
tors, but once per year is the minimum.  
If a problem occurs, make sure that all connections are properly  
made and clean. If a problem exists in one loudspeaker, reverse the  
connection wires to the left and right system. If the problem remains  
in the same speaker, then the fault is with the loudspeaker. If the  
problem appears in the opposite speaker, the cause is in another  
component or cable. In the event that your speaker ever needs  
service, contact your local JBL dealer or distributor, or visit  
Important!  
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to –, or – to +) when making  
connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished  
bass response. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands  
are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage your  
equipment.  
NOTE: On certain models using hexagonal terminal nuts, a small  
socket wrench is provided to help in properly tightening the terminals.  
Hand-tighten only and do not overtighten.  
Figure 4. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections  
for one channel of a home theater system.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
CS400SAT  
Frequency Range (6dB):  
110Hz – 20,000Hz  
Recommended  
Amplifier Power Range:  
10 – 100 Watts  
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1 meter)  
Nominal Impedance:  
Crossover Frequency:  
Midrange Driver:  
86dB  
8  
3.0kHz; 12dB/octave  
3-1/2" (89mm) Magnetically shielded  
1/2" (13mm) Titanium-laminate, magnetically shielded  
6" x 6-3/8" x 3-7/8" (152mm x 162mm x 98mm)  
2.0 lb (0.9kg)  
High-Frequency Driver:  
Dimensions (H x W x D):  
Weight:  
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We, Harman Consumer Group International  
2, route de Tours  
72500 Château du Loir  
France  
declare in own responsibility that the product described  
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical  
standards:  
EN 61000-6-3:2001  
EN 61000-6-1:2001  
Laurent Rault  
Harman Consumer Group International  
Château du Loir, France 11/06  
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JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in  
the United States and/or other countries. Pro Sound Comes Home is a trademark  
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.  
PRO SOUND COMES HOME  
Harman Consumer Group, Inc., 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA  
2, route de Tours, 72500 Château du Loir, France  
516.255.4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com  
© 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.  
Part No. 406-000-05544-E  
 

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