AS Series Owner’s Manual 9/11/98 12:51 PM Page 1
AS5, AS6,
AS8, AS65C
& AS SUB
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set-up guide
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two.
Speaker Connections
Connection Tips
Wire Length
Up to 20 ft.
Recommended Size
16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.
12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.
10 gauge
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 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.
AS5, AS6, AS8, AS65C
LEFT
RIGHT
+
+
–
–
– +
LEFT
– +
RIGHT
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
AS SUB
The AS SUB has two pairs of
speaker connections. Connect
one set of terminals (input)
to the left channel of your
amplifier. Connect the other set
of terminals (input) to the right
channel of your amplifier. Then
connect the left satellite to the
left output and the right satel-
lite to the right output.
Subwoofer
Left Satellite
Right Satellite
Left
Right
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
Output
Output
Input
Input
Note: Diagram is for illustrative
purposes. For each channel it
does not matter which pair of
connectors is used for the input
or which pair is used for the
output.
– +
– +
LEFT
RIGHT
Receiver/Amplifier
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three.
Installation
The AS Series in-wall speakers
were designed to be easily
installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
properly install these loudspeak-
ers, please contact your dealer
or a qualified installer.
Tools Needed
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Utility knife
Measuring tape
Carpenter’s level
Pencil
Awl
AS5, AS6, AS8
Installation Kit
Template
Speaker frame
Thread-forming screws
Retainer clips
Four mounting brackets
Short phillips head screws
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Existing Construction
Level
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Template
Tape
Step Two:
Determine the correct speaker
location.
Step Three:
Determine the speaker-frame
location.
Step One:
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame.
Kerf Line
Step Four:
Cut the dry wall.
Step Six:
Place the frame assembly in
the 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.
Step Seven:
Step Eight:
Replace the metal grille.
Connect the speaker wires to
the baffle assembly and install
baffle assembly in frame.
Do not overtighten the baffle
screws.
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New Construction
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Step One:
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame.
Step Two:
Determine the correct speaker
location.
Step Three:
Attach the proper mounting
brackets, marked and preset at
3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4", corre-
sponding to the thickness of
the dry wall, to the speaker
frame.
Step Four:
Nail or screw the speaker-frame
assembly to the wall studs and
route the wires through the
frame opening.
After the Drywall is Installed
Step Five:
Cut the drywall.
Step Six:
Step Seven:
Replace the metal grille.
Connect the speaker wires to
the baffle assembly and install
baffle assembly in frame. Do
not overtighten the baffle
screws.
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AS SUB
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Step One:
Step Three:
Step Two:
Remove the grille from the
subwoofer frame.
Cut the drywall.
Determine the correct
subwoofer location.
Step Four:
Step Five:
Connect the speaker wires to
the baffle assembly.
Step Six:
Place the subwoofer in the wall.
Loosen the eight phillips head
screws until the locking tabs
turn inward.
Step Seven:
Step Eight:
Replace the metal grille.
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.
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AS65C
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Step Three:
Cut the drywall.
Step One:
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame.
Step Two:
Determine the correct speaker
location.
Step Four:
Connect the speaker wires to
the speaker.
Step Five:
Step Six:
Place the frame assembly in
the wall.
Loosen the three phillips head
screws on the frame until the
locking tabs turn inward.
Step Eight:
Replace the metal grille.
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.
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Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille
AS 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 foam blanket from
the grille before painting.
Reattach the blanket after the
paint has dried.
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Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from
either of the speakers, check
the following:
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
following:
If the system plays at low vol-
umes but shuts off as volume is
increased, check the following:
• Receiver/amplifier is on and a
source is playing.
• 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 more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check the
minimum impedance require-
ments of 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.
• 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.
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 –).
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Specifications
SYSTEM AS5
Frequency Response (–6dB): 50Hz – 20kHz
Recommended Maximum
AS6
AS65C
40Hz – 20kHz
45Hz – 20kHz
Amplifier Power*: 40 watts
Sensitivity: 88dB
50 watts
90dB
50 watts
90dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency: 6kHz
Woofer: 5-1/4"
8 ohms nominal
5kHz
6-1/2"
8 ohms nominal
7kHz
6-1/2"
Tweeter: 1" titanium
1" titanium
1" titanium
Outside Dimensions (HxWxD**): 11 x 7-1/2 x 2-5/8"
280 x 190 x 67mm
13 x 7-1/2 x 2-3/4" 8-1/8 (dia.) x 2-3/4"
330 x 190 x 70mm
206 (dia.) x 70mm
SYSTEM AS8
Frequency Response (–6dB): 35Hz – 20kHz
Recommended Maximum
AS SUB
32Hz – 300Hz
Amplifier Power*: 60 watts
Sensitivity: 88dB
120 watts
88dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency: 5kHz
Woofer: 8"
8 ohms nominal
300Hz
8"
Tweeter: 1" titanium
N/A
Outside Dimensions (HxWxD**): 15-1/8 x 11 x 3-1/4" 11-13/16 x 11-13/16 x 3-1/4"
385 x 280 x 83mm 300 x 300 x 83mm
Occasional refinements may be
made to existing products with-
out notice, but will always meet
or exceed original specifications
unless otherwise stated.
*The maximum recommended
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system headroom
to allow for occasional peaks.
We do not recommend sustained
operation at these maximum
power levels.
** Mounting depth.
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Declaration of Conformity
We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeakers
described in this owner’s manual are in compliance
with technical standards:
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