JBL Speaker System 1000 ARRAY User Manual

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1500 ARRAY, 1400 ARRAY,

1000 ARRAY, 880 ARRAY,

800 ARRAY

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JBL Consumer Products

PROJECT ARRAY^™

Project Array loudspeakers

are an extremely high-per-

formance design intended for

uses ranging from premium

two-channel stereo to multi-

channel home theater

1400 Array – floorstanding

1000 Array – floorstanding

800 Array – bookshelf

880 Array – center channel

1500 Array – powered

subwoofer

applications. The series is

modular and consists of five

system elements:

INCLUDED

1400 Array

2 Long 1/4" x 20 Allen-head bolts

1 Short 1/4" x 20 Allen-head bolts

1 Logo plate

1 Allen-head screw driver

1 Rubber hole plug

4 Metal coasters

(to protect floor from spiked feet)

1000 Array, 800 Array and

1500 Array

4 Metal coasters

(to protect floor from spiked feet)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

IMPORTANT NOTE: The 800,

1000, 1400 and 1500 Array

models feature spiked feet for

optimum acoustic performance.

However, spikes can damage

certain types of floors, such as

hardwood. In such instances,

place included metal coasters

between the spiked feet and

the floor.

5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM

Center Channel

Speaker

Front Speakers

Surround Speakers

The front speakers should be

placed the same distance from

each other as they are from

the listening position, with

tweeters at about the same

height from the floor as the

listeners’ ears will be.

they may be placed on a wall

behind the listening position,

facing forward. The surround

speakers should not call atten-

tion to themselves. Experiment

with their placement until you

hear a diffuse, ambient sound

accompanying the main

is placed in a corner along

the same wall as the front

speakers. Experiment with

subwoofer placement by

temporarily placing the

subwoofer in the listening

position and moving around

the room until the bass repro-

duction is best. Place the

subwoofer in that location.

The center channel speaker

should be placed below the

television and no more than

two feet below the tweeters

of the left and right speakers.

program material heard in

the front speakers.

The low-frequency material

reproduced by the subwoofer

is mostly omnidirectional, and

this speaker may be placed in

a convenient location in the

room. However, the best

The two surround speakers

should be placed slightly

behind the listening position

and, ideally, should face each

other. If that is not possible,

reproduction of bass will be

heard when the subwoofer

6.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM

A 6.1-channel system will

surrounds. The rear center

speaker should not call more

attention to itself than the

surround speakers.

consist of a 5.1-channel

configuration, as shown on

page 4, with the addition of a

rear center speaker placed

midway between the two

surround speakers, and

further to the rear than the

7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM

Some newer surround sound

formats utilize left and right

surround channels that are

used for side fill, in addition

to the left and right rear chan-

nels found in 5.1 systems.

Place the left and right

sides of the room, at or in

front of the listening position,

facing each other.

surround speakers on the

1400 ARRAY ASSEMBLY

Due to the weight of the

1400 Array horn module, it

is packed separately from

the low-frequency enclosure.

It is a very simple procedure

to install the module, and the

necessary instructions are

listed below. The required

Allen-tipped screw driver is

included in the accessory

pack.

5. Notice the two threaded

inserts on the angled face

of the top and also the small

L-bracket on the top. These

are the attachment points

for the horn module. Imme-

diately adjacent to the L-

bracket is a recessed con-

nector which will make the

electrical connection for the

horn module.

10. Once both bolts have been

started, work them in all of

the way, but do not tighten

them securely just yet.

11. Install the remaining short

bolt in the hole at the

bottom rear of the horn

module. You can fully

tighten this bolt.

12. Now completely tighten the

two front bolts.

1. Carefully remove the horn

module from the packaging

and place it face down on a

soft surface.

6. Although the module can

be installed by one person,

it is easier if a second set

of hands are available.

13. Everything should be tight

and properly aligned at this

time. If not, loosen, realign,

and retighten as required.

2. Locate the cardboard

accessory sleeve and

remove the hardware.

7. Cradle the horn module with

the opening along your fore-

arm and, using your free

hand, connect the plug

coming from the bottom of

the horn assembly into the

jack on the top of the

14. The final steps are to

remove the backing from

the logo badge and place it

in the recess on the lower

horn lip, and to use the

rubber hole plug to hide the

hole at the bottom rear of

the horn module. Do not

complete these steps until

the system has been turned

on and tested acoustically.

Make sure the horn module

is playing first. Once the

logo badge and rubber

plug hole are installed, it

is extremely difficult to

remove them.

3. The accessory sleeve

should contain:

a. 2 Long 1/4" x 20 Allen-

head bolts

enclosure.

b. 1 Short 1/4" x 20 Allen-

head bolt

8. You can now place the horn

in position on top of the

enclosure. The L-bracket

fits in an opening under the

horn assembly. The module

will sit on top of the enclo-

sure by itself, although it

should always be steadied

until fully mounted.

c. 1 Logo plate

d. 1 Rubber hole plug

e. 4 Metal coasters

(to protect wood and tile

floors from the spike feet)

4. Carefully unpack the low-

frequency enclosure and

place it upright. It would be

helpful to position it near its

final position in the room

since it is much easier to

move without the additional

weight of the horn module.

9. Line up the two mounting

holes on the lower lip of the

front of the horn with those

in the enclosure. Partially

install one long bolt and

then the other one. It may

be necessary to lift the horn

slightly so that the bolts

install smoothly. Do not

force or cross-thread them.

Step 9

Step 7

Step 11

Step 8

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Subwoofer Controls and Connections (1500 Array Only)

¡ Line-Level Input

™ Line-Level Output

£ Power Indicator

¢ Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control

∞ Crossover Adjustment

§ Phase Switch

¶ LP/LFE Selector

• On/Off Auto Switch

ª Power Switch

Connection:

If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS

receiver/processor with a low-frequency-

effects (LFE) output, set LFE/LP switch to

LFE. If you prefer to use the crossover

built into the 1500 Array, set the LFE/LP

Switch ¶ to LP.

SUBWOOFER OR

LFE OUTPUT

The 1500 Array includes

a line output. This output

allows you to “daisy chain”

one 1500 Array to multiple

1500 Array subwoofers.

Simply connect the first

subwoofer as described

above and then run a

SUBWOOFER OR

LFE OUTPUT

subwoofer cable from the

line output(s) to the line

input on the next sub.

1500 ARRAY OPERATION

Power On

plug connected to a “live”

receptacle? Has the Power

Switch ª been pressed to

the “on” position? Once you

have confirmed that the sub-

woofer is active, proceed by

playing a CD or movie. Use a

selection that has ample bass

information.

If your main speakers can

comfortably reproduce some

low-frequency sounds, set this

control to a lower frequency

setting, between 50Hz and

100Hz. This will concentrate

the subwoofer’s efforts on

the ultradeep bass sounds

required by today’s films and

music. If you are using smaller

bookshelf speakers that do

not extend to the lower bass

frequencies, set the Crossover

Adjustment Control to a higher

setting, between 120Hz and

150Hz.

Plug your subwoofer’s AC cord

into a wall outlet. Do not use

the outlets on the back of the

receiver.

Initially set the Subwoofer

Level (Volume) Control ¢ to

the “min” position.

Turn on your sub by pressing

the Power Switch ª on the

rear panel.

Set the overall volume control

of the preamplifier or stereo

to a comfortable level. Adjust

the Subwoofer Level (Volume)

Control ¢ until you obtain a

pleasing blend of bass. Bass

response should not over-

power the room but rather

should be adjusted so there is

a harmonious blend across the

entire musical range. Many

users have a tendency to set

the subwoofer volume too

loud, adhering to the belief

that a subwoofer is there to

produce lots of bass. This is

not entirely true. A subwoofer

is there to enhance bass,

extending the response of

the entire system so the bass

can be felt as well as heard.

However, overall balance

must be maintained or the

music will not sound natural.

An experienced listener will

set the volume of the sub-

woofer so its impact on bass

response is always there but

never obtrusive.

Auto On/Standby

With the Power Switch ª

in the “on” position, the Power

Indicator LED £ will remain

backlit in red or green to

indicate the On/Standby

mode of the subwoofer.

Phase Control

The Phase Switch § deter-

mines whether the subwoofer

speaker’s pistonlike action

moves in and out with the main

speakers (0˚) or opposite the

main speakers (180˚). Proper

phase adjustment depends

on several variables, such as

subwoofer placement and

listener position. Adjust the

Phase Switch to maximize

bass output at the listening

position.

RED = STANDBY (No signal

detected, Amp Off)

GREEN = ON (Signal detected,

Amp On)

The subwoofer will auto-

matically enter the Standby

mode after approximately 10

minutes when no signal is

detected from your system.

The subwoofer will then power

ON instantly when a signal is

detected. During periods of

normal use, the Power Switch

ª can be left on. You may turn

off the Power Switch ª for

extended periods of non-

operation, e.g., when you are

away on vacation.

Crossover Adjustments

If the Auto Switch • is in the

“on” position, the subwoofer

will remain on.

NOTE: This control will have

no effect if the LP/LFE Selector

Switch ¶ is set to “LFE.” If

you have a Dolby Digital or

DTS processor/receiver, the

Crossover Frequency is set

by the processor/receiver.

Consult your owner’s manual

to learn how to view or change

this setting.

Adjust Level

Turn on your entire audio

system and start a CD or movie

soundtrack at a moderate

level. Turn up the Subwoofer

Level (Volume) Control ¢

about halfway. If no sound

emanates from the subwoofer,

check the AC-line cord and

input cables. Are the con-

nectors on the cables making

proper contact? Is the AC

The Crossover Adjustment

Control ∞ determines the

highest frequency at which the

subwoofer reproduces sounds.

GENERAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

Separate and strip the ends of

the speaker wire (not supplied)

as shown. Speakers and

electronics terminals have

corresponding (+) and (–)

terminals. Most manufacturers

of speakers and electronics,

including JBL, use red to

a stripe or other demarcation.

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

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.

denote the (+) terminal and

black for the (–) terminal.

stereo image.

With the advent of multi-

channel surround sound

systems, connecting all of

The (+) lead of the speaker

wire is sometimes noted with

WIRING THE SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Make sure all

equipment is turned off before

making any connections.

Both the amount of bass you

hear and the stereo-image

quality will be affected by a

number of different factors,

including the room’s size and

shape, the construction

materials used to build the

room, the listener’s position

relative to the speakers, and

the position of the speakers in

the room.

For speaker connections, use

a high-quality speaker wire

with polarity coding. The side

of the wire with a ridge or other

coding is usually considered

positive (+) polarity.

Figure 1

NOTE: If desired, consult

your local JBL dealer about

speaker wire and connection

options.

Listen to a variety of music

selections and note the bass

level. If there is too much bass,

move the speakers away from

nearby walls. Conversely, if you

place the speakers closer to

the walls, there will be more

bass output.

The speakers have coded

terminals that accept a variety

of wire connectors. The most

common connection is shown

in Figure 1.

Figure 2

FINAL

ADJUSTMENTS

To ensure proper polarity,

connect each + terminal on

Nearby reflecting surfaces can

adversely affect stereo-imaging

quality. If this happens, try

angling the speakers slightly

inward toward the listening

position until the optimum

effect is achieved.

Check the speakers for

the back of the amplifier or

playback, first by setting the

receiver to the respective +

system volume control to a

(red) terminal on each speaker,

minimum level, and then by

as shown in Figure 2. Connect

applying power to your audio

the – (black) terminals in a

system. Play a favorite music

similar way. See the owner’s

or video segment and increase

guides that were included

CARE OF YOUR

SPEAKER SYSTEM

Each Project Array enclosure

has a finish that does not

require any routine main-

tenance. When needed, use

a soft cloth to remove any

fingerprints or dust from

the enclosure or grille.

the system volume control to a

with your amplifier, receiver

comfortable level.

and television to confirm

NOTE: You should hear

connection procedures.

balanced audio reproduction

across the entire frequency

spectrum. If not, check all

wiring connections or consult

the authorized JBL dealer from

whom you purchased the

system for more help.

IMPORTANT: Do not reverse

–

polarities (i.e., + to or to +)

when making connections.

Doing so will cause poor

imaging and diminished bass

response.

NOTE: Do not use any cleaning

products or polishes on the

cabinet or grille.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is no sound

from any of the

speakers:

If the system plays

mode. If it is not, check to see

whether your receiver/amplifier

has other surround modes you

may use.

at low volumes but

shuts off as volume

is increased:

• Check that receiver/amplifier

is on and a source is playing.

• Check all wires and con-

nections between receiver/

amplifier and speakers. Make

sure all wires are connected.

Make sure none of the speaker

wires are frayed, cut or

punctured.

• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,

make sure your receiver/

processor is configured so

that the surround speakers

are enabled.

• Check all wires and con-

nections between receiver/

amplifier and speakers. Make

sure all wires are connected.

Make sure none of the speaker

wires are frayed, cut or

punctured.

• Review the operation of your

DVD player and the jacket of

your DVD to make sure that

the DVD features the desired

Dolby Digital or DTS mode,

and that you have properly

selected that mode using both

the DVD player’s menu and the

DVD disc’s menu.

• If more than one pair of main

speakers is being used, check

the minimum impedance

requirements of your

• Review proper operation of

your receiver/amplifier.

receiver/amplifier.

If there is no sound

coming from one

speaker:

If there is low (or

no) bass output

(1500 Array):

• Check the “Balance” control

on your receiver/amplifier.

• Make sure the connections

to the left and right “Speaker

Inputs” have the correct

polarity (+ and –).

• Check all wires and con-

nections between receiver/

amplifier and speakers. Make

sure all wires are connected.

Make sure none of the

speaker wires are frayed,

cut or punctured.

• Make sure the subwoofer

is plugged into an active elec-

trical outlet.

• Make sure the Power Switch

ª is on.

• In Dolby Digital or DTS

modes, make sure that the

receiver/processor is con-

figured so that the speaker in

question is enabled.

• In Dolby Digital or DTS

modes, make sure your

receiver/processor is con-

figured so that the subwoofer

and LFE output are enabled.

If there is no sound

from the center

speaker:

• Adjust the Subwoofer Level

Control ¢.

• Check all wires and connec-

tions between the receiver/

amplifier and speaker. Make

sure all wires are connected.

Make sure none of the

speaker wires are frayed,

cut or punctured.

If there is no sound

from the surround

speakers:

• Check all wires and con-

nections between receiver/

amplifier and speakers. Make

sure all wires are connected.

Make sure none of the speaker

wires are frayed, cut or

punctured.

• If your receiver/processor is

set in Dolby Pro Logic mode,

make sure the center speaker

is not in phantom mode.

• Review proper operation of

your receiver/amplifier and its

surround sound features.

• If your receiver/processor

is set in Dolby Digital or DTS

mode, make sure the receiver/

processor is configured so

that the center speaker is

enabled.

• Make sure the movie or TV

show you are watching is

recorded in a surround sound

SPECIFICATIONS

1400 ARRAY

1000 ARRAY

800 ARRAY

880 ARRAY

1500 ARRAY

3-Way, 14" (350mm)

Floorstanding

3-Way, 10" (250mm)

Floorstanding

3-Way, 8" (200mm)

Bookshelf

3-Way, Dual 8"

(200mm) Center

15" (380mm)1000-Watt

Front-Firing Sub

Ultrahigh-Frequency

Transducer

045Ti: 1" Pure-titanium

compression driver

with aluminum

045Ti: 1" Pure-titanium

compression driver

with aluminum

045Ti: 1" Pure-titanium

compression driver

with aluminum

045Ti: 1" Pure-titanium

compression driver

with aluminum

N/A

edge-wound voice coil

and 2" neodymium

edge-wound voice coil

and 2" neodymium

edge-wound voice coil

and 2" neodymium

edge-wound voice coil

and 2" neodymium

motor assembly, mounted

™

in a SonoGlass constant-

directivity horn

High-Frequency

Transducer

435AL-1: 3" Aquaplas-treated

aluminum-dome compression

driver with aluminum

175Nd-3: 1-3/4" Aquaplas-treated

aluminum-dome compression

driver with aluminum

175Nd-3: 1-3/4" Aquaplas-treated

aluminum-dome compression

driver with aluminum

435AL: 3" Aquaplas-treated

aluminum-dome compression

driver with aluminum

N/A

edge-wound voice coil and

neodymium motor assembly,

mounted in a vertical SonoGlass

constant-directivity horn

edge-wound voice coil and

neodymium motor assembly,

mounted in a vertical SonoGlass

constant-directivity horn

edge-wound voice coil and

neodymium motor assembly,

mounted in a vertical SonoGlass

edge-wound voice coil and

neodymium motor assembly,

mounted in a vertical SonoGlass

constant-directivity horn

™

constant-directivity horn

Low-Frequency

Transducer

LE14H-3: 14" Aquaplas-treated

pulp-cone driver with rubber

surround and massive ferrite

motor assembly with 4" copper

edge-wound voice coil, mounted

in a trapezoidal enclosure

Array 10: 10" Polymer-treated

pulp-cone driver with rubber

surround, 1-1/2" copper

voice coil and ferrite

motor assembly, mounted in

a trapezoidal enclosure

Array 8: 8" Polymer-treated

pulp-cone driver with rubber

surround, 1-1/2" copper

voice coil and ferrite

motor assembly, mounted in

a trapezoidal enclosure

Dual Array 8C: 8" Polymer-treated

pulp-cone drivers with 1-1/2"

voice coils wound on

an aluminum former and ferrite

motor assemblies, mounted on

angled baffles in independent

trapezoidal enclosures

W1500H: 15" Pulp-cone

driver with rubber surround

and massive ferrite motor

assembly with 4" copper edge-

wound voice coil, mounted

in a trapezoidal enclosure

Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)

89dB

88dB

90dB

N/A

Frequency

32Hz – 40kHz

35Hz – 40kHz

55Hz – 40kHz

70Hz – 40kHz

25Hz – 400Hz, variable

Response (–3dB)

Recommended

10 – 300 Watts

10 – 200 Watts

N/A

Amplifier Power Range

Crossover Frequencies

Nominal Impedance

Port

750Hz, 8kHz

8 Ohms

900Hz, 8kHz

8 Ohms

1000Hz, 8kHz

8 Ohms

1000Hz, 8kHz

8 Ohms

N/A

40Hz – 140Hz HP

N/A

4" Flared

3-3/8" Flared

2" Flared

4" Flared

Dimensions

(H x W x D)

46-1/2" x 15-1/2" x 19"

(1181mm x 394mm x 483mm)

43-1/2" x 12-1/4" x 17"

(1105mm x 311mm x 432mm)

29-1/4" x 10-3/4" x 14"

(743mm x 273mm x 356mm)

12-1/4" x 28-3/4" x 11"

(311mm x 730mm x 279mm)

23" x 19-1/2" x 19"

(584mm x 495mm x 483mm)

21" (533mm)

Deep with grille

Weight (each)

115 lb (52kg)

70 lb (32kg)

40 lb (18kg)

46 lb (21kg)

125 lb (57kg)

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

JBL and Harman International are trademarks of Harman International Industries,

Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.

1400 Array, 1000 Array, 800 Array, 880 Array

1500 Array (230V only)

Project Array, Pro Sound Comes Home and SonoGlass are trademarks of

Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Declaration of Conformity

Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours

72500 Château du Loir

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours

72500 Château du Loir

™

France

PRO SOUND COMES HOME

declare in own responsibility that the products

described in this owner’s manual are in compliance

with technical standards:

EN 61000-6-3:2001

EN 61000-6-1:2001

declare in own responsibility that the product

described in this owner’s manual is in compliance

with technical standards:

JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA

2, route de Tours, 72500 Château du Loir, France

516.255.4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com

Part No. 406-000-05331-E

EN 55013:2001+A1:2003

EN 55020:2002+A1:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

EN 60065:2002

Laurent Rault

Harman Consumer Group International

Château du Loir, France 1/06

Laurent Rault

Harman Consumer Group International

Château du Loir, France 1/06

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