JBL HDI Series User Manual

®
JBL ®HDI SERIES
Loudspeakers
HDl-3800
HDl-1600
OWNER'S MANUAL

JBL HDI Series Specifications

General

Series	HDI
Midrange	Varies by model
Enclosure Type	Bass-reflex
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model

Summary

Included Items

Speaker Placement Guidelines

Floorstanding and Bookshelf Speaker Placement

Guidance on positioning floorstanding and bookshelf speakers for optimal stereo imaging.

Center Channel Speaker Placement

Instructions for placing the center channel speaker relative to the TV.

Home Theater Speaker Placement

5.1 System Placement Suggestions

Layout diagram and advice for 5.1 home theater speaker placement.

7.1 System Placement Suggestions

Layout diagram and advice for 7.1 home theater speaker placement.

Removing Speaker Grilles

Speaker Connections

Bare Wire or Pin Connector Setup

Steps for connecting speakers using bare wire or pin connectors.

Spade Connector Setup

Steps for connecting speakers using spade connectors.

Banana Connector Setup

Steps for connecting speakers using banana connectors.

Speaker Wiring Methods

Basic Single-Wire Connection

Guide for connecting speakers using a single wire from the amplifier.

Bi-Wire Connection Explained

Explanation of bi-wiring and removing jumper bars for better performance.

Advanced Wiring and Speaker Care

Single-Amplifier Bi-Wiring Diagram

Diagram illustrating single-amplifier bi-wiring configuration.

Dual-Amplifier Bi-Wiring Diagram

Diagram illustrating dual-amplifier bi-wiring configuration.

Speaker Care and Cleaning Instructions

Tips for cleaning and maintaining the speaker cabinets and grilles.

Product Specifications

HDI-1600 Specifications

Technical specifications for the JBL HDI-1600 loudspeaker.

HDI-3600 Specifications

Technical specifications for the JBL HDI-3600 loudspeaker.

HDI-3800 Specifications

Technical specifications for the JBL HDI-3800 loudspeaker.

HDI-4500 Specifications

Technical specifications for the JBL HDI-4500 loudspeaker.