JBL J216 - Loudspeaker Connections; General Care Instructions

Connections
To connect the loudspeaker systems to the receiver or
amplifier, use two-conductor insulated wire. Your JBL dealer
can recommend suitable cables, or you can buy wire at most
hardware stores. We recommend #18 AWG (1 mm diameter)
wire as aminimum size. lf your speakers are more than 30
feet (10 m) from your receiver or amplifier, use larger
diameter wire.
Connections are made at the binding posts located on
the back of the loudspeaker system, near the bottom
edge. The terminals accept banana plugs or spade lug
connectors, either of which will provide easy, secure connec-
tions. The terminals will also accept bare wire. To prepare the
wire, strip approximately ’2-inch (13 mm) of insulation. Each
conductor is made up of fine strands of wire; twist the
strands together. Partially unscrew the plastic nut on each
terminal, and insert the wire through the hole in the post. (See
illustration.) Tighten the plastic nut by hand.
For each channel, the red terminal on the loudspeaker
should be connected to the red or (+) loudspeaker con-
nection terminal on the receiver or amplifier, and the black
terminal on the loudspeaker should be connected to the
black or (—) terminal on the receiver. Connecting the loud-
speakers in this manner ensures that they will be in phase;
that is, work together rather than in opposition. Connecting
the loudspeakers out of phase will not damage them, but will
result in less bass and poor imaging. Most two-conductor
wire is color-coded or has a ridge on one of its insulating
jackets, so that you can easily identify which wire is
connected to which terminal.
General Care
The grille is held in place by dowel pins near the edges.
To remove it, grasp it by both top or both bottom edges and
pull gently. To replace the grille, reposition it on the dowel pins
and press gently at the corners. Do not push on the center
area of the grille.
The loudspeaker systems are finished on all sides in
vinyl, and may be cleaned with a damp cloth. The grille may
be gently vacuumed, and stains can be removed with an
aerosol cleaner, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Never use any solvents to clean any part of the system.
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