CST55, CSB5, CSC55,CSS10

JBL CINEMA SOUND™

OWNER’S GUIDE

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INCLUDEDEACH MODEL SOLD SEPARATELY

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBLFor more than 60 years, JBLhas been involved in everyaspect of music and filmrecording and reproduction,from live performances tothe recordings you play inyour home, car or office.We’re confident that the JBLsystem you have chosen will

provide every note of enjoy-ment that you expect – and that when you thinkabout purchasing additionalaudio equipment for yourhome, car or office, you willonce again choose JBL.Please take a moment toregister your product on our

Web site at www.jbl.com. It enables us to keep youposted on our latest advance-ments, and helps us to betterunderstand our customersand build products that meet their needs and expectations.JBL, Incorporated

CST55

CSC55 CSS10

Grille

(2) Wall brackets

Grille

(1) Wall bracket

CSB5

Grille

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READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions!

1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus nearwater.6. Clean only with a dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance withthe manufacturer’s instructions.8. Do not install near any heatsources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produceheat.9. Do not defeat the safety purposeof the polarized or grounding-typeplug. A polarized plug has twoblades with one wider than theother. A grounding-type plug hastwo blades and a third groundingprong. The wide blade or the thirdprong are provided for your safety.If the provided plug does not fit intoyour outlet, consult an electricianfor replacement of the obsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord frombeing walked on or pinched, partic-ularly at plugs, convenience recep-tacles and the point where they exitfrom the apparatus.11. Only use attachments/acces-sories specified by the manufacturer.12. Use only with the cart, stand,tripod, bracket or table specified bythe manufacturer or soldwith the apparatus.When a cart is used,use caution when movingthe cart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus duringlightning storms or when unused forlong periods of time.14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing isrequired when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has beenexposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.15. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.16. This product should be operatedonly from the type of power sourceindicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the type ofpower supply to your home, consultyour product dealer or local powercompany. For products intended tooperate from battery power or othersources, refer to the operatinginstructions.17. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable sys-tem is grounded so as to providesome protection against voltagesurges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard toproper grounding of the mast andsupporting structure, grounding ofthe lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and require-ments for the grounding electrode.See Figure A.

18. An outside antenna systemshould not be located in the vicinityof overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits, orwhere it can fall into such powerlines or circuits. When installing anoutside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep fromtouching such power lines or circuits,as contact with them might be fatal.19. Do not overload wall outlets,extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.20. Never push objects of any kindinto this product through openings,as they may touch dangerous volt-age points or short-out parts, whichcould result in a fire or electricshock. Never spill liquid of any kindon the product.21. The apparatus shall not beexposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids,such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.22. Do not attempt to service thisproduct yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you todangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.23. When replacement parts arerequired, be sure the service tech-nician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer orthat have the same characteristicsas the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire,electric shock or other hazards.24. Upon completion of any serviceor repairs to this product, ask theservice technician to perform safetychecks to determine that the prod-uct is in proper operating condition.25. The product should be mountedto a wall or ceiling only as recom-mended by the manufacturer.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPENCAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with

an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Figure A.Example of Antenna Grounding as perNational Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

0–2 ft0–0.6m

The front speakers should beplaced the same distancefrom each other as they arefrom the listening position.The CSB5 speakers shouldbe placed at about the sameheight from the floor as thelisteners’ ears will be, orthey may be angled towardthe listeners.The center channel speakershould be placed slightlybehind the front left and rightspeakers, and no more than2 feet (0.6m) above or belowthe tweeters of the left andright speakers. It is oftenconvenient to set the centerspeaker on top of the televi-sion set, as shown in thedrawing. The JBL Cinema Soundspeaker system may be usedin 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channelapplications. In 5.1-channelapplications, two of the sur-

round speakers should beplaced slightly behind the lis-tening position and, ideally,should face each other andbe at a level higher than thelisteners’ ears. If that is notpossible, they may be placedagainst a wall behind the listening position, facing for-ward. In 6.1-channel applica-tions, two of the surroundspeakers should be placed inthe side positions, and a sin-gle surround back speakershould be placed against thewall behind the listeningposition. In 7.1-channelapplications, place two of thesurround speakers in the sidepositions, and place the twosurround back speakersagainst the rear wall.In Dolby® Digital and DTS®

systems, it is best to aim allof the speakers (except thesubwoofer) toward the lis-tening position at or slightly

above about ear-level height.In systems where only ana-log surround processing(such as Dolby Pro Logic® II)is available, it may be prefer-able to aim the speakersstraight out from the wall toobtain a more diffuse sound.The low-frequency materialreproduced by the subwooferis mostly omnidirectional,and this speaker may beplaced in a convenient loca-tion in the room. However,bass reproduction will bemaximized when the sub-woofer is placed in a corneralong the same wall as thefront speakers. Experimentwith subwoofer placementby temporarily placing thesubwoofer in the listeningposition and moving aroundthe room until the bass reproduction is best. Place thesubwoofer in that location.

CENTER CHANNELSPEAKER

† Single surround back speaker may be used with 6.1 receiversand processors.

Alternate placement for surround speakers when only 5.1 channels are used; required placement for surround backspeakers in 7.1-channel systems.

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The CSC55 center channeland the CSB5 are designedto be mounted on the wall.There are two (2) fixed-mount wall brackets pro-vided for the CSC55, and onefor the CSB5. Each speakerbracket will require up tothree 1-1/2" #10 woodscrews; each screw shouldbe fastened to a wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable,install an anchor appropriatefor a 1-1/2" #10 screw. NOTE: The customer isresponsible for the correctselection and use of mount-ing hardware (availablethrough hardware stores) to ensure the proper andsafe wall-mounting of thespeakers.

Step 1. Using the includedmounting template (CSC55only) or the bracket backplate (CSB5 only), mark thepositions on the wall whereyou would like to place themounting screws.Step 2. Attach the backplate(s) of the bracket to the wall using three screws (not included).Step 3. Attach the frontplate(s) (with the two holes)of the bracket(s) to theCSC55 or CSB5, using theprovided screws.Step 4. Slide the CSC55 orCSB5 speaker with attachedbracket front plate(s) ontothe back plate(s) of thebracket(s).

Once positioned properly,the speaker should slidedown slightly and becomesecure.To remove the speaker from the wall, simply slide thespeaker up.

WALL-MOUNTING THE CSC55 AND CSB5

CSC55

CSB5

NOTE: Remove the base of theCSB5 by removing the twoscrews on the bottom of thespeaker.

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CONNECTION TIPS

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire as shown. Speakers andelectronics terminals havecorresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturersof speakers and electronics,including JBL, use red todenote the (+) terminal andblack to denote the (–) terminal.The (+) lead of the speakerwire is noted with a stripe. It is important to connectboth speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (–) on thespeaker to (–) on the amplifier.Wiring “out of phase”resultsin thin sound, weak bass anda poor stereo image.With the advent of multi-channel surround sound systems, connecting all ofthe speakers in your systemwith the correct polarityremains equally important inorder to preserve the properambience and directionalityof the program material.

CST55To provide a neater installa-tion, the CST55 allows you to insert the speaker wiresthrough holes in the base.Simply separate and stripthe wires as describedabove, loosen the terminalsand insert each wire into itscorresponding hole in thebase. Then tighten down the terminals.

The hole in the centerof each collar is intended for use with banana-type connectors. To comply withEuropean CE certification,these holes are blocked with plastic inserts at thepoint of manufacture. To use banana-type connectorsrequires the removal of theinserts.

CSB5, CSC55To use the binding-postspeaker terminals, unscrewthe colored collar until thepass-through hole in thecenter post is visible underthe collar. Insert the bareend of the wire through thishole; then screw the collardown until the connection istight. The hole in the centerof each collar is intended for use with banana-type connectors. To comply withEuropean CE certification,these holes are blocked with plastic inserts at thepoint of manufacture. To use banana-type connectorsrequires the removal of theinserts.

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC® (NON-DIGITAL) – LINE LEVEL

Use this installation methodfor Dolby Pro Logic applica-tions (not Dolby Digital, DTSor other digital processing),where the receiver/proces-sor is equipped with a sub-woofer output, or a volume-controlled preamp (line-)level output:

Use RCA-type interconnectsto connect the line-level subwoofer outputs on yourreceiver or amplifier to theline-level inputs on the sub-woofer. IMPORTANT: Do notuse the LFE input on the sub-woofer with Dolby Pro Logicprocessors.

NOTE: If your receiver oramplifier has only one sub-woofer output jack, then youwill need to use a Y-connector(not included). Plug the maleend of the Y-connector intoyour receiver or amplifier’ssubwoofer output jack, andconnect each of the twofemale ends to separateRCA-type interconnects.Finally, plug the RCA-typeinterconnects into the line-level inputs on the sub-woofer.

Connect each speaker to the corresponding speakerterminals on your receiver or amplifier.

Make sure your receiver orprocessor is correctly con-figured to indicate that thesubwoofer is “On.”

Use this installation methodfor Dolby Digital, DTS orother digital surroundprocessors: Use the line-level input jackmarked “LFE” for the low-

frequency effects channel.Connect this jack to the LFEoutput or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier.Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.Make sure that you haveconfigured your surroundsound processor for “Sub-woofer On.” Also configure

your receiver for 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel operation, asappropriate. The front left,front right, center and rearspeakers should all be set to “Small.” If your receiverallows you to set the cross-over frequency between thesubwoofer and the mainspeakers, select 100Hz or the setting that is the closestfrequency below it.

DOLBY® DIGITAL OR DTS®

(OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND MODE) CONNECTION

LINELEVEL

IN

LFEL

RLFE OUT

SUBWOOFERRECEIVER

– +R L

– + – +

– + – +

– +– +

– +– +

ReceiverSubwoofer

Out Left Front

Left Surround – +

Right Front

Right Surround

Subwoofer

Center

Surround Back Left

Line Level In

Right Surround

Right Front

Left Surround

Left Front Center

– +

Surround BackLeft

– +

– +Surround Back

Right

– +

Surround BackRight

L

R

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SUBWOOFER OPERATIONPress the Master Powerswitch (marked “Power” å)to the On position to use thesubwoofer. The CSS10 sub-woofer will automaticallyturn on or go into standby(sleep) mode. When yourreceiver or amplifier is off,or is not sending programmaterial to the subwoofer,the subwoofer will be instandby mode (the LED onthe front of the CSS10 will bered). When the subwoofersenses an audio signal, it willautomatically turn on (theLED will be green). If thesubwoofer does not sense asignal after approximately 20minutes, it will automaticallygo into standby mode.If you will be away fromhome for an extended periodof time, or if the subwooferwill not be used, switch theMaster Power switch å tothe Off position by pressingit until it pops out.

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VOLUME

Volume may be adjustedusing the Subwoofer Levelcontrol ∫, as shown.

The Phase control deter-mines whether the sub-woofer’s pistonlike actionmoves in and out in phasewith the main speakers oropposite the main speakers.There is no correct or incor-rect setting. Proper phaseadjustment depends on sev-eral variables, such as sub-woofer placement and lis-tener position. Adjust thePhase switch ç to maxi-mize bass output at the listening position.

Remember, every system,room and listener is differ-ent. There are no right orwrong settings; this switchoffers the added flexibility toadjust your subwoofer foroptimum performance foryour specific listening condi-tions without having to moveyour speakers. If at sometime in the future you hap-pen to rearrange your listen-ing room and move yourspeakers, you should experi-ment with the phase switchin both positions, and leave it in the position that maxi-mizes bass performance.

MIN MAX

SubwooferLevel

MIN MAX

SubwooferLevel

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If there is no sound from anyof the speakers:• Check that receiver/ampli-fier is on and a source isplaying.• Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and is turned on (Powerswitch å pushed in).• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Makesure all wires are connected.Make sure none of thespeaker wires are frayed, cutor punctured, or touchingeach other.• Review proper operation ofyour receiver/amplifier.If there is no sound comingfrom one speaker:• Check the “Balance” controlon your receiver/amplifier.• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Makesure all wires are connected.Make sure none of the speakerwires are frayed, cut or punc-tured, or touching eachother.• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes, make sure that thereceiver/amplifier is config-ured so that the speaker inquestion is enabled.• Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker inquestion with one of theother speakers that is work-ing correctly. Turn everythingback on, and determinewhether the problem has fol-lowed the speaker or hasremained in the same chan-nel. If the problem is in thesame channel, the source of the problem is most likelywith your receiver or ampli-fier, and you should consultthe owner’s manual for thatproduct for further informa-

tion. If the problem has fol-lowed the speaker, consultyour dealer for further assis-tance or, if that is not possi-ble, visit www.jbl.com.If there is no sound from thecenter speaker:• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speaker. Makesure all wires are connected.Make sure none of thespeaker wires are frayed, cutor punctured, or touchingeach other.• If your receiver/processoris set in Dolby Pro Logic mode,make sure the center speakeris not in phantom mode.• If your receiver/processor is set in one of the DolbyDigital or DTS modes, makesure the receiver/processor is configured so that thecenter speaker is enabled.If the system plays at lowvolumes but shuts off as volume is increased:• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/processor and speakers.Make sure all wires are con-nected. Make sure none ofthe speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured, ortouching each other.• If more than one pair ofmain speakers is being used,check the minimum imped-ance requirements of yourreceiver/amplifier.If there is low (or no) bassoutput:• Make sure the connectionsto the left and right “SpeakerInputs” have the correct polarity (+ and –).• Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an activeelectrical outlet and isturned on (Power switch å pushed in).

• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes, make sure yourreceiver/processor is config-ured so that the subwooferand LFE output are enabled.• Switch the Phase switchç to the opposite position,and select the position thatresults in the most pleasingbass response.If there is no sound from the surround speakers:• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/processor and speakers.Make sure all wires are con-nected. Make sure none ofthe speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured, ortouching each other.• Review proper operation ofyour receiver/amplifier andits surround sound features.• Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a surroundsound mode. If it is not,check to see whether yourreceiver/processor has othersurround modes you may use.• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes, make sure yourreceiver/processor is config-ured so that the surroundspeakers are enabled. Whenfive satellites are in use,remember to configure yourreceiver or processor for 6.1-channel operation, and when six satellites are in use,configure your receiver orprocessor for 7.1 channels.• Review the operation ofyour DVD player and thejacket of your DVD to makesure that the DVD featuresthe desired Dolby Digital orDTS mode, and that youhave properly selected thatmode using both the DVDplayer’s menu and the DVDdisc‘s menu.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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SystemFrequency Response27Hz – 30kHz (–6dB)

CST55Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 150 Watts* Power Handling 50W continuous/300W peak Frequency Response 55Hz – 30kHz (–6dB)Nominal Impedance 8 OhmsSensitivity 90dB @ 1 watt/1 meterTweeter3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, video-shieldedWoofers Dual 5" (130mm) transducers with PolyPlas™

cones, neodymium magnets and HeatScape™

motor structure, video-shieldedDimensions (H x W x D) (including base and grille)46" x 11-1/4" x 11-1/4" (1168mm x 286mm x 286mm)Weight 17 lb (7.7kg)

CSB5Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 125 Watts* Power Handling 40W continuous/300W peak Frequency Response 60Hz – 30kHz (–6dB)Nominal Impedance 8 OhmsSensitivity 88dB @ 1 watt/1 meterTweeter3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, video-shieldedWoofer 5" (130mm) Transducer with PolyPlas™ cone,neodymium magnet and HeatScape™ motorstructure, video-shieldedDimensions (H x W x D) (including base and grille)14-5/16" x 6-1/8" x 4-9/16" (363mm x 155mm x 116mm)Weight 5 lb (2.3kg) Dimensions (H x W x D) (without base and with wall-mount bracketand grille)13-5/16" x 6-1/8" x 5-1/8" (338mm x 155mm x 130mm)Weight 4.5 lb (2kg)

CSC55Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 150 Watts* Power Handling 50W continuous/300W peak Frequency Response 55Hz – 30kHz (–6dB)Nominal Impedance 8 OhmsSensitivity 90dB @ 1 watt/1 meterTweeter3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome,video-shieldedWoofersDual 5" (130mm) transducers with PolyPlas™

cones, neodymium magnets and HeatScape™

motor structure, video-shieldedDimensions (H x W x D)(including wall-mount bracket and grille)6-1/4" x 26-1/4" x 4-1/4" (159mm x 667mm x 108mm) Weight 10 lb (4.5kg)

CSS10Amplifier Power 150 Watts RMS Frequency Response 27Hz – Low-passcrossover setting at signal sourceLow-Frequency Driver10" (250mm) Cone and HeatScape™

motor structure, video-shieldedInput LFE preamp levelDimensions (H x W x D) (including feet)18-1/4" x 13-1/4" x 16" (464mm x 337mm x 406mm)Weight 43 lb (19.5kg)

SPECIFICATIONS

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

* The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.

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© 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

JBL and Harman International are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in theUnited States and/or other countries. JBL Cinema Sound, PolyPlas, HeatScape and Pro Sound Comes Home aretrademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.Part No.406-000-05331-E

PRO SOUND COMES HOME™

JBL, Incorporated, 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

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International2, route de Tours72500 Château du LoirFrance

declare in own responsibility that the products described in thisowner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 61000-6-3:2001EN 61000-6-1:2001

Laurent RaultHarman Consumer Group International

Château du Loir, France 5/06

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International2, route de Tours72500 Château du LoirFrance

declare in own responsibility that the product described in thisowner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55013:2001+A1:2003 EN 55020:2002+A1:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001EN 60065:2002

Laurent RaultHarman Consumer Group International

Château du Loir, France 5/06

CSB5, CSC55, CST55

CSS10 (230V only)

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