JBL Home Theater System HT16 User Manual

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HOME THEATER  
IN-WALL SERIES  
HTI6, HTI8, HTI55 and  
HTI6C  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
 
SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
FRONT SPEAKERS (HTI6, HTI8, HTI55)  
400 – 600  
MODELS HTI6, HTI8 AND HTI55 AS REAR SPEAKERS  
5 – 6 ft.  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
MODEL HTI6C IN CEILING  
be placed at about the same  
and, ideally, should face each  
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*  
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.  
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.  
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Digital and DTS systems, aim  
the tweeters toward the listen-  
ing position at ear-level height.  
In a home theater configura-  
tion, the two surround speakers  
should be placed slightly  
The front speakers should be  
placed the same distance from  
each other as they are from the  
listening position. They should  
behind the listening position  
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTION TIPS  
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  
WIRE LENGTH  
Up to 20 ft.  
RECOMMENDED SIZE  
16 gauge  
12 gauge  
10 gauge  
Up to 30 ft.  
Greater than 30 ft.  
INSTALLATION  
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.  
Tools Needed  
Pencil  
Phillips #2 screwdriver  
Utility knife  
Measuring tape  
Carpenter’s level  
Awl  
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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION  
HTI6, HTI8, HTI55  
Level  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Template  
Remove the grille from the  
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.  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Note: 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.  
Note: Remove the inner tem-  
plate, which is the paint shield,  
at the perforation. Use the  
outer template when cutting  
the drywall. Although the HTI55  
may be oriented either horizon-  
tally or vertically, the installa-  
tion 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 fre-  
quencies 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 fur-  
ther. You may also rotate the  
tweeter to orient the JBL logo  
as desired.  
Replace the metal grille. For the  
HTI55 only, attach the JBL logo  
to the grille to correspond to  
vertical or horizontal installa-  
tion.  
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.  
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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION  
HTI6C  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Remove the grille from the  
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.  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Note: Remove the inner tem-  
plate, which is the paint shield,  
at the perforation. Use the  
outer template when cutting  
the drywall.  
Cut the drywall.  
Note: 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.  
Connect the speaker wires to  
the speaker.  
Place the frame assembly in  
the wall.  
Screw down each of the three  
Phillips head screws. The lock-  
ing 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.  
Replace the metal grille.  
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.  
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NEW CONSTRUCTION  
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:  
Speaker Model  
Rough-in Frame Kit  
HTI6  
HTI8  
RIF6  
RIF8  
HTI55  
HTI6C  
RIF55  
RIF6C  
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.  
PAINTING THE SPEAKER  
FRAME AND GRILLE  
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 func-  
tion 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.  
Note: Gently remove the  
acoustical foam blanket from  
the grille before painting. Reat-  
tach the blanket after the paint  
has dried.  
Be certain the grille per-  
forations remain free of paint.  
Filling them with paint will  
diminish the sound quality.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
IF THERE IS NO SOUND  
FROM ANY OF THE  
SPEAKERS:  
In multichannel applications,  
See your receiver/processor’s  
owner’s manual for futher infor-  
mation on correct speaker con-  
figuration 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.  
• Check that receiver/amplifier  
is on and a source is playing.  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/ampli-  
fier and speakers. Make sure  
all wires are connected. Make  
sure none of the speaker wires  
are frayed, cut or punctured.  
IF THERE IS LOW (OR  
NO) BASS OUTPUT:  
IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS  
AT LOW VOLUMES BUT  
SHUTS OFF AS VOLUME  
IS INCREASED:  
• Make sure the connections  
to the left and right “Speaker  
Inputs” have the correct polar-  
ity (+ and –).  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/ampli-  
fier 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 THERE IS NO SOUND  
COMING FROM ONE  
SPEAKER:  
• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,  
make sure your  
receiver/processor is correctly  
configured. When using a sub-  
woofer, make sure the sub-  
woofer 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.”  
• If more than one pair of main  
speakers is being used, check  
the minimum-impedance  
requirements of your receiver/  
amplifier.  
• Check the “Balance” control  
on your receiver/amplifier.  
• Check all wires and connec-  
tions between receiver/ampli-  
fier and speakers. Make sure  
all wires are connected. Make  
sure none of the speaker wires  
are frayed, cut or punctured.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
HTI6  
HTI8  
HTI55  
HTI6C  
Frequency Response  
38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Frequency Response  
30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Frequency Response  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Frequency Response  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Amplifier Power  
Recommended Maximum  
Amplifier Power  
Recommended Maximum  
Amplifier Power  
Recommended Maximum  
Amplifier Power  
100 watts  
120 watts  
120 watts  
100 watts  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
90dB (2.83V/1m)  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
Crossover Frequency  
Crossover Frequency  
Crossover Frequency  
Crossover Frequency  
2,500Hz  
Woofer  
2,500Hz  
Woofer  
2,000Hz  
Woofer  
2,000Hz  
Woofer  
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum  
8" Polymer-coated aluminum  
Dual 5" polymer-coated aluminum  
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum  
cone w/rubber surround  
cone w/rubber surround  
cone w/rubber surround  
cone w/rubber surround  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™  
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount  
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™  
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount  
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™  
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount  
w/swivel mount  
Plate Size (Diameter)  
Plate Size (W x H)  
216 x 279mm (8-1/2" x 11")  
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)  
181 x 246mm (7-1/8" x 9-11/16")  
Mounting Depth  
98mm (3-7/8")  
Plate Size (W x H)  
257 x 333mm (10-1/8" x 13-1/8")  
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)  
225 x 300mm (8-7/8" x 11-13/16")  
Mounting Depth  
102mm (4")  
Weight per Speaker  
6.1kg (13.5 lb)  
Plate Size  
233mm (9-3/16")  
Mounting Cutout Size  
(Diameter)  
200mm (7-7/8")  
Mounting Depth  
108mm (4-1/4")  
Weight per Speaker  
4.5kg (10 lb)  
391 x 191mm (15-3/8" x 7-1/2")  
Mounting Cutout Size  
56 x 152mm (14" x 6"3)  
Mounting Depth  
98mm (3-7/8")  
Weight per Speaker  
2.6kg (5.7 lb)  
Weight per Speaker  
5kg (11 lb)  
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 Group International  
2, route de Tours  
72500 Chateau-du-Loir  
France  
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this  
owners 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 Group International  
Chateau-du-Loir, France 9/04  
PRO SOUND  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
COMES HOME™  
PRODUCT LINE:  
JBL Home Theater In-Wall Series  
JBL Consumer Products  
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797  
Europe: 2. Route de Tours, 72500 Château du Loir, France  
MODELS:  
HTI6, HTI8, HTI55 and HTI6C  
DESIGN GOAL:  
Combine the superior performance of traditional  
NOTE: For new-construction applications, be sure  
to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.  
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.  
TWEETER TYPE: Pure-titanium dome with EOS waveguide,  
and swivel mount  
© 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated  
JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International  
Industries, Incorporated.  
WOOFER TYPE: Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround  
CROSSOVER NETWORK:Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)  
Part No.406-000-05033  
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:Studio Monitor  
 

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