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MR SERIES
LOUDSPEAKERS
OWNER’S
MANUAL
M5
MR25
MR26
MR28
MR38
MR308II
MR
MR310II
SERIES
MR Center
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MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 2 INTRODUCTION between them, at the listening posi- tion, is between 40 and 60 degrees Congratulations on choosing JBL MR (see Fig. 1). For example, if your lis- Series Loudspeakers. Their highly tening position is 8 to 12 feet (2.5m accurate, uncolored and balanced to 4m) from each speaker, the two sound character will greatly increase systems should be about 8 feet your enjoyment of recorded music (2.5m) apart. Placing the loudspeak- and movies. JBL speaker
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MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 3 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS them, at the listening position, is CONNECTIONS between 40 and 60 degrees. For example, if your listening position is To connect the loudspeaker systems 8 to 12 feet (2.5m to 4m) from each to the receiver or amplifier, use two- conductor insulated wire. Your JBL speaker, the two systems should be dealer can recommend suitable about 8 feet (2.5m) apart. cables, or you can buy wire at most hardware or electronic stores. We Center Chann
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MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 4 part of the outer insulation; or a print- AV receiver will enable you to cor- ed “+” marking on one of the insula- rectly balance the level (volume) of tors. It does not make any difference sound coming from each speaker in which of the two strands of wire go to your Dolby Pro-Logic application. (+) and (–) on the speakers and Hooking Up Multiple Sets amplifier, as long as all speakers of Speakers used in your system are connected identically. Push down on
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MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 5 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS If only an 8-ohm rating is given, the 2. Wrong speaker switch, “A” or “B” amp/receiver may or may not be speaker output. designed to handle 4-ohm combined 3. Sound source (CD,cassette deck, ratings. Consult the owner’s manual turntable) not turned on, not activat- of the amp/receiver for clarification. ed, not hooked up or not selected on amp/receiver front panel. POWER HANDLING Thanks to their high efficiency, the No sound from one
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MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 6 2. One of the connections between SERVICE sound source and AV receiver/amp is Should your loudspeaker ever need faulty or has become disconnected. service, return it to the JBL dealer from whom it was purchased. 3. AV receiver/amp center channel mode not selected. Please select a If purchased outside the United mode that activates the center States, contact your local distributor channel. to make arrangements for repair service. Do not return products t
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MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 7 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS Specifications MR Center M5 MR25 MR26 Application Center BookshelfBookshelf Bookshelf Channel High Frequency 10mm Ti 2" Paper 10mm Ti 10mm Ti Dome Transducer Composite (Cone) Composite Composite Midrange Transducer n/a n/a n/a n/a (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) 1 Low Frequency Transducer 2 x 3.5" 5" 5" 6 ⁄2" (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) (Neo Magnet) Crossover Frequency 4.5kHz 2.2kHz 4.5kHz 4.5kHz Frequency 80 Hz to 75 Hz to 70 Hz to 55
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MR Series OM 7/28/98 10:32 AM Page 8 MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS Specifications MR28 MR38 MR308II MR310II Application Bookshelf Bookshelf Tower Tower High Frequency 14mm" Ti 14mm Ti 14mm Ti 14mm Ti 14mm Ti Dome Transducer Composite Composite Composite Composite 1 1 1 Midrange Transducer n/a 6 ⁄2"6 ⁄2"6 ⁄2" (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) Low Frequency Transducer 8" 8" 8" 10" (Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone) Crossover Frequency 3.5kHz 3.5kHz 3.5kHz 3.5kHz Frequency 50 Hz to 45 Hz to 42 Hz to 40 Hz to Resp
