JBL HDI SERIES Loud Speakers Owner’s Manual
- June 3, 2024
- JBL
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SERIES Loud Speakers
Owner’s Manual
HDI SERIES Loud Speakers
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INCLUDED ITEMS
PLACEMENT
HDl-3600/3800 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER, HDl-1600 BOOKSHELF LOUDSPEAKER
For the best results, place the speakers 6 – 10 feet (1 .Sm – 3m) apart.
Angling the speakers toward the listening position can improve the stereo
imaging. The speakers will roduce the most accurate stereo soundstage when
the angle between the listener and the speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees.
Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall
or corner.
For the best performance, we recommend that you place the speakers at least 20
inches (51 cm) away from the side walls.
HDl-4500 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
You should place the HDl-4500 center speaker directly above or below the
center of your TV screen. The center of the speaker’s horn should be no more
than 2 feet (61 cm) bove or below the centers of the front left and front
right speakers’ horns. If your TV set is deep enough, you can set the center
speaker on top of the TV, with the speaker’s front edge even with the TV’s
front edge.
Note: You can place HDl-4500 below or above the TV.
Note: For better audio listening performance, please align the center
speaker towards your head level position.
JBL HDI SERIES LOUDSPEAKER – HOME THEATER SPEAKERS 5.1 PLACEMENT SUGGESTION
LAYOUT DIAGRAM
When you use HDl-1600/3600/3800/4500 speakers as surround-channel speakers in
a 5.1-channel system, place them slightly behind the listening position,
facing each ther. deally, they should be 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the
floor. An alternate location would be on a wall behind the listening position,
facing forward. The surround peakers should not call attention to themselves
while they’re playing. Experiment with their placement until you hear a
diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the sounds that ou hear from the front
left, front right and center speakers.
JBL HDI SERIES LOUDSPEAKER – HOME THEATER SPEAKERS 7.1 PLACEMENT SUGGESTION
LAYOUT DIAGRAM
When you use HDl-1600/3600/3800/4500 speakers as surround-channel speakers in
a 7 .1-channel system, place the surround side speakers directly to the sides
of the istening position, at least 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor.
Place the surround back speakers on the wall behind the listening position,
also at least 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – .2m) above the floor and 3 – 6 feet (0 .9m –
1.8m) apart.
REMOVING THE GRILLES
You can remove the HDI series loudspeaker grilles by pulling them away from the enclosure.
CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Make sure that all of the system’s electrical components are
turned OFF (and preferably unplugged from their AC outlets) before making any
connections.
Speakers and amplifiers have corresponding positive and negative(“+” and
“-“)connectors.All HDI series speakers have connectors that are marked”+”
and”-” on the erminal-cup assembly. Additionally, the”+” connectors have red
markings, while the “-” connectors have black markings.
To ensure proper polarity, connect each”+” connector on the back of the
amplifier or receiver to the respective”+”(red) connector on each speaker.
Connect the”-” onnectors in a similar way. Do not reverse polarities
(i.e.,”+” to”-” or”-” to”+”) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor
stereo imaging and diminished bass performance.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the”+” and 11 11 wires or connectors do not touch
each other or the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit
that can damage our eceiver or amplifier. The HDI series speakers ‘ gold-
plated speaker connectors can accept a variety of wire connector types· bare
wire pin connectors, spade connectors and banana connectors.
USING BARE WIRE OR PIN CONNECTORS:
BASIC SINGLE-WIRE CONNECTION
To connect the speakers using a single wire, connect the amplifier to each
speaker as shown in the illustration below. You can use either set of
connectors on the connector panel.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the metal jumper bars from between the two sets
of connectors when connecting the speaker wires.
Bl-WIRE CONNECTION
HDI series loudspeakers connector panels that have two sets of input
connectors are joined by metal jumper bars. The upper set of connectors is
for the compression- river/horn assembly, and the lower set of connectors is
for the woofer(s). This arrangement allows you to bi-wire the speakers using a
single stereo amplifier or using two stereo amplifiers. Bi-wiring can offer
performance advantages and more flexibility in power-amplifier selection over
a conventional single-wire connection.
Before bi-wiring the speakers, remove the jumper bars.
SINGLE-AMPLIFIER Bl-WIRING
For more information about various speaker-wire and connection options,
contact your local JBL dealer.
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS
- Wipe the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth to remove dust. Damp cloth may dull the cabinet’s finish. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene, paint thinner or alcohol on the cabinet.
- Do not spray insecticide near the cabinet.
- To remove dust from the grille fabric, use a vacuum cleaner set to low suction.
- Never apply suction or pressurized air to the horn opening.
- Do not wash the grilles in water, as it may fade the color or make it uneven.
- If the surfaces of the woofer cones become dusty, you can carefully sweep them clean with a soft, dry calligraphy brush or paint brush. Do not use a damp cloth.
SPECIFICATIONS
| MODEL | HDI-1600 | HDI-3600 | HDI-3800 | HDI.4500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker | Triple 6.5″, 2.5-way floorstanding | ||
| loudspeaker | Triple 8″, 2.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker | Quad 5.25″, 2.5-way |
center channel loudspeaker
ENCLOSURETYPE| Bass-reflex design with rear- firing port| Bass-reflex design
with rear- firing port| Bass-reflex design with rear- firing port| Bass-reflex
design with rear-firing port
HF DRIVE COMPONENT| 1 inch/ 25mm Teonex compression driver| 1 inch/ 25mm
Teonex compression driver| 1 inch/ 25mm Teonex compression driver| 1 inch/
25mm Teonex compression driver
LF / MF DRIVE components| 6.5-inch/ 165mm black aluminum cone, cast-frame
woofers| 6.5-inch/ 165mm blackaluminum cone, cast-frame woofers| 8-inch /
200mm black aluminum cone, cast-frame woofers| 5.25-inch / 130mm black
aluminum cone, cast-frame woofers
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY| 1900Hz| 900Hz, 2000Hz| 800Hz, 1800Hz| 600Hz, 2200Hz
SENSITIVITY
(2.83V @ 1M)| 85dB@1m,2.83V| 90dB@1m, 2.83V| 92dB@1m, 2.83V| 90dB@1m, 2.83V
NOMINAL INPEDANCE| 4 Ohm| 4 Ohm| 4 Ohm| 4 Ohm
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER| 150W-200W| 200W-250W| 250W-300W| 200W-250W
Frequency Response| 40 Hz – 30k Hz (-6dB)| 38 Hz – 30k Hz (-6dB)| 37 Hz – 30k
Hz (-6dB)| 50 Hz – 30k Hz (-6dB)
Dimensions(W x D x H, grille included):| 9.06″ x11.60″ x14.57″
(230 x 294.7 x 370mm )| 10.04″ x13.46″ x38.84″
(255 x 341.9 x 986.5mm )| 11.81″ x16.45″ x43.33″
(300 x 417.8x 1100.5mm )| 33.13″ x12.30″ x7.48″
(841.4 x 312.5x 190mm )
Product Weight (grille iucluded):| 21.961b(9.96kg)| 61.801b(28.03kg)|
83.781b(38.00kg)| 44.331b(20.11kg)
HARMAN International Industries, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA.
www.jblsynthesis.com
© 2020 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
JBL and HDI (High Definition Imaging) are trademarks of HARMAN International
Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other
countries. PolyPlas and Symmetrical Field Geometry are trademarks of HARMAN
International Industries, Incorporated.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Part No. 950-0563-001.
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