JBL SCS160SI User Manual

SCS160
SURROUND CINEMA
SPEAKERS
OWNER’S GUIDE

JBL SCS160SI Specifications

General

Brand	JBL
Model	SCS160SI
Category	Home Cinema speakers
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers basic usage, cleaning, water proximity, and electrical plug safety precautions.

Installation and Environment Safety

Precautions for ventilation, heat sources, wiring, and antenna grounding.

Servicing and Electrical Hazard Prevention

Guidance on servicing, power cord care, and preventing electrical shock.

Included Components

Center Speaker and Brackets

Details the center channel speaker and wall-mount brackets for satellites.

Satellite Speakers and Cables

Lists the five satellite speakers and various lengths of speaker cables.

Powered Subwoofer

Description of the included powered subwoofer unit.

Speaker Placement Guide

Front and Center Speaker Placement

Guidance on positioning front and center channel speakers relative to the listening position.

Surround and Subwoofer Placement

Recommendations for surround speakers and optimal subwoofer location for bass.

Mounting Options

Satellite Mounting Locations

Options for placing satellites on shelves, walls, or optional stands.

Wall Mounting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting speakers to a wall.

Speaker Connections

Connection Tips and Polarity

Guidance on stripping wires, polarity, and connecting speakers to avoid phase issues.

Dolby Pro Logic Speaker-Level Connection

High-Level Input/Output Wiring

Instructions for connecting receiver/amplifier speaker terminals to subwoofer high-level inputs/outputs.

Dolby Pro Logic Line-Level Connection

Line-Level Input Wiring

Details connecting receiver/amplifier line-level outputs to subwoofer line-level inputs via RCA.

Dolby Digital/DTS Connection

LFE Input for Digital Modes

Connecting subwoofer LFE input to receiver's LFE/subwoofer output for digital surround.

System Operation

Power and Standby Modes

How to turn the subwoofer on, use auto/standby mode, and switch to off.

Volume Adjustment

Using the Subwoofer Level control to adjust the bass output volume.

Troubleshooting Guide

No Sound Issues

Diagnosing no sound for all or individual speakers, checking connections and settings.

Volume and Bass Output Issues

Troubleshooting low volume shut-off, insufficient bass, and impedance requirements.

Troubleshooting Surround Speakers

Surround Sound No Sound

Diagnosing and resolving no sound from surround speakers, checking modes and content.

Product Specifications

System and Satellite Specifications

Technical details for SCS160 system: frequency response, satellite driver types, dimensions.

Center and Subwoofer Specifications

Specifications for center speaker and subwoofer: drivers, dimensions, weight, and amplifier.