JBL Speaker HTI55 User Manual

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H O M E T H E A T E R  
IN - W A LL S E R IE S  
H TI6 , H TI8 , H TI5 5 a n d  
H TI6 C  
O W N E R ’S G U ID E  
 
S P E A K E R P LA C E M E N T  
F r o n t S p e a k e r s (H T I6 , H T I8 , H T I5 5 )  
400 – 600  
M o d e l s H T I6 , H T I8 a n d H T I5 5 a s R e a r S p e a k e r s  
5 – 6 ft.  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
M o d e l H T I6 C i n C e i l i n g  
be placed at about the same  
height from the floor as the  
listeners’ ears will be, with the  
tweeters aimed toward the  
listening position at ear-level  
height.  
Model HTI55 is suitable for the  
front left, center and right posi-  
tions, and it may also be used  
as a side surround or surround  
back speaker. It may be  
mounted horizontally or verti-  
cally, but make sure to position  
it so that the tweeters for all of  
the front speakers are at the  
same height (or differ by no  
more than 2 feet). You may  
rotate the tweeter to correctly  
orient the JBL logo.  
other and be at a level higher  
than the listeners’ ears. If that  
is not possible, they may be  
placed in a wall behind the lis-  
tening position, facing forward.  
The rear wall is the required  
mounting position for the sur-  
round back speakers in 6.1- and  
7.1-channel system. The sur-  
round speakers should not call  
attention to themselves. They  
should provide a diffuse, ambi-  
ent sound accompanying the  
main program material heard in  
the front speakers. In Dolby*  
Digital and DTS® systems, aim  
the tweeters toward the listen-  
ing position at ear-level height.  
Proper placement of the  
speakers is an important step  
in obtaining the most realistic  
soundstage possible. These  
recommendations are for the  
optimum placement of the loud-  
speakers. Use these placement  
recommendations as a guide.  
Slight variations will not dimin-  
ish your listening pleasure.  
The front speakers should be  
placed the same distance from  
each other as they are from the  
listening position. They should  
In a home theater configura-  
tion, the two surround speakers  
should be placed slightly  
behind the listening position  
and, ideally, should face each  
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S P E A K E R C O N N E C T IO N S  
C o n n e c t i o n T i p s  
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.  
Speakers and electronics  
terminals have corresponding  
(+) and (–) terminals. Most  
manufacturers of speakers and  
electronics, including JBL, use  
red to denote the (+) terminal  
and black for the (–) terminal.  
It is important 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. With the advent of multi-  
channel surround-sound  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
systems, connecting all of  
the speakers in your system  
with the correct polarity  
remains equally important in  
order to preserve the proper  
ambience and directionality  
of the program material.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs  
W i r e Le n g t h  
Up to 20 ft.  
R e c o m m e n d e d S i z e  
16 gauge  
12 gauge  
10 gauge  
Up to 30 ft.  
Greater than 30 ft.  
IN S TA LLA T IO N  
To o l s N e e d e d  
The JBL HTI Series in-wall  
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.  
Pencil  
Phillips #2 screwdriver  
Measuring tape  
Carpenters level  
Utility knife  
Awl  
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E X IS T IN G C O N S T R U C T IO N  
H T I6 , H T I8 , H T I5 5  
Level  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Template  
Remove the grille from the  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
N o t e : Always allow at least  
one-half inch between a wall  
stud and the speaker cutout or  
the locking tabs will not be able  
to swivel into place.  
speaker frame by pulling on the  
paper tab. If the tab is missing,  
to avoid scratching the grille or  
baffle you may unfold a paper  
clip, insert the straight end  
through one of the holes in the  
grille, and gently pull up.  
N o t e : Remove the inner tem-  
plate, which is the paint shield,  
at the perforation. Use the outer  
template when cutting the dry-  
wall. Although the HTI55 may  
be oriented either horizontally  
or vertically, the installation  
procedure is the same.  
Place the frame assembly  
in the wall.  
Cut the drywall.  
Connect the speaker wires  
to the speaker.  
The HTI speakers feature  
unique swivel mounts for the  
tweeters that enable you to  
aim the very directional high  
frequencies toward the  
listening position, at ear-level  
height. Before installing the  
speaker grille, gently press on  
the outer edge of the tweeter  
mount to adjust the position of  
the tweeter. The tweeter will  
not swivel more than 15  
degrees in any direction; do  
not attempt to force it to move  
further. You may also rotate the  
tweeter to orient the JBL logo  
as desired.  
Screw down each of the four  
(six for HTI55) Phillips head  
screws. The locking tabs will  
swivel into place and secure  
the unit to the rear surface of  
the drywall.  
Replace the metal grille. For the  
HTI55 only, attach the JBL logo  
to the grille to correspond to  
vertical or horizontal installation.  
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E X IS T IN G C O N S T R U C T IO N  
H T I6 C  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Remove the grille from the  
Determine the correct speaker  
location. N o t e : Remove the  
inner template, which is the  
paint shield, at the perforation.  
Use the outer template when  
cutting the drywall.  
Cut the drywall. N o t e :  
Always allow at least one-half  
inch between a wall stud and  
the speaker cutout or the lock-  
ing tabs will not be able to  
swivel into place.  
speaker frame by pulling on the  
paper tab. If the tab is missing,  
to avoid scratching the grille or  
baffle you may unfold a paper  
clip, insert the straight end  
through one of the holes in the  
grille, and gently pull up.  
Connect the speaker wires  
to the speaker.  
Place the frame assembly  
in the wall.  
Screw down each of the three  
Phillips head screws. The locking  
tabs will swivel into place and  
secure the unit to the rear surface  
of the drywall.  
The HTI speakers feature  
unique swivel mounts for the  
tweeters that enable you to  
aim the very directional high  
frequencies toward the  
listening position, at ear-level  
height. Before installing the  
speaker grille, gently press on  
the outer edge of the tweeter  
mount to adjust the position of  
the tweeter. The tweeter will  
not swivel more than 15  
Replace the metal grille.  
degrees in any direction; do  
not attempt to force it to move  
further. You may also rotate  
the tweeter to orient the JBL  
logo as desired.  
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N E W C O N S T R U C T IO N  
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:  
S p e a k e r M o d e l  
R o u g h - i n F r a m e K i t  
HTI6  
RIF6  
HTI8  
RIF8  
HTI55  
HTI6C  
RIF55  
RIF6C  
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.  
P A IN T IN G T H E S P E A K E R  
F R A M E A N D G R ILLE  
JBL HTI Series loudspeakers  
can be painted to match any  
decor. If you wish to change  
their color, the satin finish on the  
grille and frame will function as  
a primer coat. Before painting,  
install the paint shield (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.  
B e c e r t a in t h e g r ille  
p e r f o r a t io n s r e m a in  
f r e e o f p a in t . F illin g  
N o t e : Gently remove the  
acoustical foam blanket from the  
grille before painting. Reattach  
the blanket after the paint has  
dried.  
t h e m  
w
it h p a in t  
w
ill  
d im in is h t h e s o u n d  
q u a lit y .  
T R O U B LE S H O O T IN G  
If t h e r e is n o s o u n d  
f r o m a n y o f t h e  
In multichannel applications,  
receiver/processors owners  
manual for futher information on  
correct speaker configuration in  
Dolby Digital, DTS and other  
surround-sound modes.  
make sure that your receiver or  
processor has been configured  
to enable all channels that you  
are using.  
s p e a k e r s :  
Check that receiver/amplifier  
is on and a source is playing.  
Check all wires and connections  
between receiver/amplifier and  
speakers. Make sure all wires  
are connected. Make sure none  
of the speaker wires are frayed,  
cut or punctured.  
If t h e r e is lo w (o r n o )  
b a s s o u t p u t :  
If t h e s y s t e m p la y s a t  
lo w v o lu m e s b u t s h u t s  
o f f a s v o lu m e is  
in c r e a s e d :  
• Make sure the connections  
to the left and right “Speaker  
Inputs” have the correct polarity  
(+ and –).  
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.  
Review proper operation of  
your receiver/amplifier.  
Consider adding a powered  
subwoofer to your system.  
If t h e r e is n o s o u n d  
c o m in g f r o m o n e  
• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes,  
make sure your receiver/proces-  
sor is correctly configured. When  
using a subwoofer, make sure  
the subwoofer output of the  
receiver/processor has been  
enabled. If no subwoofer is  
being used, make sure the  
left and right front and rear  
speakers have been config-  
ured as “LARGE.” See your  
s p e a k e r :  
• If more than one pair of main  
speakers is being used, check the  
minimum-impedance require-  
ments of your receiver/amplifier.  
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.  
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S P E C IF IC A T IO N S  
H T I6  
H T I8  
H T I5 5  
H T I6 C  
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e  
38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e  
30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
R e c o m  
m
e n d e d  
R e c o m  
m
e n d e d  
R e c o m  
m
e n d e d  
R e c o m  
m
e n d e d  
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r  
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r  
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r  
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r  
P o w e r  
P o w e r  
P o w e r  
P o w e r  
100 watts  
120 watts  
120 watts  
100 watts  
Im p e d a n c e  
8 ohms nominal  
Im p e d a n c e  
8 ohms nominal  
Im p e d a n c e  
8 ohms nominal  
Im p e d a n c e  
8 ohms nominal  
S e n s it iv it y  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
S e n s it iv it y  
90dB (2.83V/1m)  
S e n s it iv it y  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
S e n s it iv it y  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y  
2,500Hz  
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y  
2,500Hz  
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y  
2,000Hz  
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y  
2,000Hz  
W o o fe r  
W o o fe r  
W o o fe r  
W o o fe r  
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum  
cone w/rubber surround  
Tw e e t e r  
8" Polymer-coated aluminum  
cone w/rubber surround  
Tw e e t e r  
Dual 5" polymer-coated aluminum  
cone w/rubber surround  
Tw e e t e r  
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum  
cone w/rubber surround  
Tw e e t e r  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/swivel mount  
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount  
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount  
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount  
P la t e S iz e  
P la t e S iz e (D ia m e t e r )  
9-3/16" (233mm)  
P la t e S iz e (W  
x
H )  
P la t e S iz e (W  
x
H )  
8-1/2" x 11" (216mm x 279mm)  
10-1/8" x 13-1/8" (257mm x 333mm)  
15-3/8" x 7-1/2" (391mm x 191mm)  
M
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e  
M
(W  
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e  
H )  
M
(W  
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e  
H )  
M
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e  
14" x 6" (356mm x 152mm)  
o u n t in g D e p t h  
(D ia m e t e r )  
7-7/8" (200mm)  
x
x
7-1/8" x 9-11/16" (181mm x 246mm)  
o u n t in g D e p t h  
8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm)  
o u n t in g D e p t h  
M
M
o u n t in g D e p t h  
M
M
3-7/8" (98mm)  
4-1/4" (108mm)  
3-7/8" (98mm)  
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r  
11 lb (5kg)  
4" (102mm)  
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r  
13.5 lb (6.1kg)  
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r  
5.7 lb (2.6kg)  
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r  
10 lb (4.5kg)  
Declaration of Conformity  
All features and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
The maximum recommended amplifier power  
rating will ensure proper system headroom to  
allow for occasional peaks. We do not recom-  
mend sustained operation at these maximum  
power levels.  
We, Harman Consumer International  
2, route de Tours  
72500 Chateau-du-Loir  
France  
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this  
owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards:  
* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.  
EN 61000-6-3:2001  
EN 61000-6-1:2001  
DTS is a registered trademark of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Gary Mardell  
Harman Consumer International  
Chateau-du-Loir, France 4/04  
P R O S O U N D  
O W N E R ’S G U ID E  
C O M E S H O M E ™  
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R O D U C T LIN E :  
J B L H o m  
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T h e a t e r In - W a l l S e r i e s  
JBL Consumer Products  
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329  
516.255.4JBL (4525) www.jbl.com  
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O D E LS  
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H T I6 , H T I8 , H T I5 5 a n d H T I6 C  
D E S IG  
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O A L:  
Combine the superior performance of traditional  
N
O T E : For new-construction applications, be sure  
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.  
to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.  
T W E E T E R T Y P E : Pure-titanium dome with EOS waveguide,  
and swivel mount  
© 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated  
JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International  
Industries, Incorporated.  
W
O O F E R T Y P E : Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround  
C R O S  
S
O V E R  
IO N  
N
A
E T W O R K : Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)  
Part No.406-000-05033  
P
R O F E S  
S
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R E F E R E N C E : Studio Monitor  
 

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