JBL G500 (01) PDF Document

For the best stereo reproduction, the two loudspeaker systems should be placed an equal distance from your listening position and separated so that the angle between them, at the listening position, is between 40 and 60 degrees. For example, if your listening position is 8 to 12 feet (2.5 to 4 m) from each speaker, the two systems should be about 8 feet (2.5 m) apart.

Placing the loudspeaker in a corner or against a wall will result in the strongest (but not necessarily the most accurate) bass. If possible, models that are ported on the back should not be placed closer than 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall behind them.

For the best stereo imaging, it is recommended that the systems be placed so that the high frequency transducers are positioned approximately at ear level of a seated listener.

Thanks to their high efficiency, JBL loudspeakers will produce reasonable volume levels in a room of moderate size with very little amplifier power. However, using a small amplifier to obtain the desired volume listening levels may lead to overdriving the unit, generating high distortion levels that may cause damage to your loudspeaker.

For the best performance, an amplifier should be selected with an output rating that is greater than the maximum power that will be used. This margin of reserve power will ensure that the amplifier will not attempt to deliver more power than its design allows. However, the power amplifier’s power rating per channel must not exceed the maximum recommended amplifier power for the specific loudspeaker model.

To connect your JBL loudspeaker systems to a receiver or an amplifier, use two-conductor insulated wire. #16 AWG wire is recommended as a minimum size. If your speakers are more than 30 feet (10 m) from your receiver or amplifier, use larger diameter wire.

Follow these steps to prepare the wire:

1. First determine the distance between the most distant speaker.

2. Now make the hookup wires for both speakers this length, even if one loudspeaker is much closer to your amplifier than the other. This will help maintain proper signal balance.

3. Strip off 3/8″ of insulation from both ends of each conductor.

4. Twist each set of thin wires into a tightly-bunched spiral.

5. Identify a visual difference between the two conductors of each molded pair of speaker wire to maintain polarity.

The terminals located on the back of the loudspeaker system accept bare wire or dual banana plugs. Push down on the button below the terminal and insert the wire, or the banana plug, through the hole.

For each channel, the red terminal on the loudspeaker should be connected to the red or (+) loudspeaker connection terminal on the receiver or amplifier, and the black to the black or (–). Connecting the loudspeakers in this manner ensures that they will be in phase; that is, work together rather than in opposition.

If there is no sound or very faint sound from both speakers, check the following:

1. Amp/receiver tape monitor button pushed in while using CD, FM or phono inputs.

2. Wrong speaker switch, “A” or “B” speaker output.

3. Sound source (CD, cassette deck, turntable) not turned on, not activated, not hooked up or not selected on amp/receiver front panel.

1. Check if the Balance control is turned all the way left or right.

2. Check if the speaker wire has become disconnected.

A few strands of speaker wire may be shorting out. Recheck the connections. Also, recheck the impedance requirements of the amplifier.

If bass is very weak and/or sound seems to come from each speaker separately without creating a stable stereo image:

1. The polarity (+ and –) of one speaker has been reversed relative to the other. Double check connections.

2. Speakers are too far away from back and side walls or too far apart. Experiment again with the speaker placement.

The loudspeaker cabinet may be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. To remove dust from the grille cloth, use a vacuum with a brush attachment. Spots may be removed with a commercial spot remover.

Do not use any cleaners or solvents on the speaker drivers themselves.

To remove the grille, grasp it by both top and bottom edges and pull gently. To replace the grille, reposition it carefully and press gently at the corners. Do not push on the center area of the grille.