JBL SCS 135 - User Manual

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DESIGN GOAL: Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to
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SATELLITE TYPE:Titanium-laminate-dome tweeter, sealed enclosure
SUBWOOFER TYPE: Bass-reflex enclosure
PORT DESIGN: FreeFlow™ flared
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:Cinema Loudspeaker Series
OWNER’S GUIDE
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JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)
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JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.
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DESIGN GOAL: Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to
the home environment bycalling on JBL’s professional engineering leadership.
SATELLITE TYPE:Titanium-laminate-dome tweeter, sealed enclosure
SUBWOOFER TYPE: Bass-reflex enclosure
PORT DESIGN:FreeFlow™ flared
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Cinema Loudspeaker Series
OWNER’S GUIDE
PRO SOUND
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SPECIFICATIONS
Refinements may be made on occasion to existing products without notice, but will always meet
or exceed original specifications unless otherwise stated.
Simply Cinema is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.
* Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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SCS135 System
Frequency Response
35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
Satellites
Recommended Power
10 – 50 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Tweeter
One 1/2"titanium-laminate
dome, video-shielded
Midrange
One 3" driver, video-shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D)
4-3/8" x 3-3/16" x 3-3/4"
111mm x 81mm x 95mm
Weight
1.1 lb/0.5kg
Center
Recommended Power
10 – 50 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Tweeter
One 1/2"titanium-laminate
dome, video-shielded
Midrange
Dual 3" drivers, video-shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D)
3-1/4" x 7-5/8" x 3-3/4"
83mm x 194mm x 95mm
Weight
1.89 lb/0.86kg
Subwoofer
Amplifier
100 watts RMS
Bass
8" woofer, bass-reflex
enclosure
Dimensions (H x W x D)
15" x 13" x 14"
381mm x 330mm x 356mm
Weight
30 lb/13.6kg

Summary

System Specifications

SCS135 System Overview

Frequency response details for the SCS135 system.

Satellite Speaker Specifications

Details on recommended power, impedance, sensitivity, tweeter, midrange, dimensions, and weight.

Center Speaker Specifications

Details on recommended power, impedance, sensitivity, tweeter, midrange, dimensions, and weight.

Subwoofer Specifications

Details on amplifier, bass driver, enclosure, dimensions, and weight.

Important Safety Precautions

Included Components

Speaker Placement Guide

Front and Surround Speaker Placement

Guidance on positioning front and surround speakers for optimal sound.

Center Speaker Placement

Recommendations for placing the center-channel speaker for clear dialogue.

Subwoofer Placement

Advice on locating the subwoofer for best bass reproduction.

Mounting Options

Satellite and Surround Mounting

Options for placing satellites and surrounds on shelves or optional stands.

Wall Mounting Details

Instructions for attaching wall brackets and mounting speakers.

Speaker Wire Connections

Connection Tips and Polarity

Guidance on stripping speaker wires and connecting with correct polarity to avoid phase issues.

Dolby Pro Logic Speaker-Level Connections

Method for connecting speakers to a receiver using speaker-level outputs.

Dolby Pro Logic Line-Level Connections

Method for connecting speakers to a receiver using line-level outputs.

Digital Surround Mode Connections

Connection method for Dolby Digital or DTS using LFE input for surround sound.

Operation and Volume Control

Subwoofer Power and Standby

Explanation of the Master Power switch and Auto/On standby mode.

Volume Adjustment

How to adjust the subwoofer's volume level using the control knob.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

JBL SCS 135 Specifications

General

Brand	JBL
Model	SCS 135
Category	Speaker System
Language	English