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SYNTHESIS
S7150
POWER
AMPLIFIER
JBL Synthesis
8500 Balboa Boulevard
USER’S
Northridge, CA 91329
250 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, NY 11797
MANUAL
800-336-4JBL
A Harman International Company
Part No. S7150-OM6/00
Printed in USA on recycled paper
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ______________________________________________________PAGE 1.0 Precautions _______________________________________________________4 1.1 Important Safeguards for Audio Products ______________________________4-7 2.0 Introduction and Features of the S7150 ________________________________8-9 3.0 Operation and Controls______________________________________________10 3.1 S7150________________________________________________________10-12 4.0 Connecting Your Synthesis Syste
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1.0 PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 1.0 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLAR- 1.1 Important Safeguards IZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUT- LET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT For Audio Products BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE UTILISER AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OUUNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INSERE
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PRECAUTIONS 1.0 Figure-1 ANTENNA LEAD IN Example of Antenna Grounding WIRE as per National Electrical Code ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside d. The product does not appear to operate antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure normally or exhibits a marked change the antenna system is grounded so as to in performance;
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Español Deutsch Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen Instrucciones importantes de sequirdad Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch für später auf. Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior. Befolgen Sie alle auf der Vorrichtung stehenden Anweisungen und Warnungen. Utilice siempre el voltaje correcto. Diríjase a las instrucciones de operación del fabricante para obtener las especificaciones de potencia. Esté al tanto de que Immer nur mit der richtigen Spannung verwenden! Die Gebrauchsanw
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2.0 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES AND FEATURES 2.0 High Power Capability Introduction The S7150 provides a satisfying 160 watts per channel Congratulations on your purchase of this JBL of distortion-free audio (<0.03% THD) into eight ohms. Synthesis S7150 power amplifier! You have purchased Because of their power capabilities, all Synthesis a product that embodies the best of what JBL has amplifiers have an extremely wide dynamic range, an learned about the emotional power of audio e
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2.0 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES AND FEATURES 2.0 Quiet Cooling fault conditions, such as shorted loudspeaker wires or The S7150 utilizes a fan to cool the amplifier channels, excess power demand, and turns the affected ensuring long-term reliability. To reduce fan noise to an channel(s) and their blue front panel indicators off absolute minimum, a thermal sensing and control until the fault condition is removed, at which time circuit has been incorporated in the Synthesis S7150 norm
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3.0 OPERATION AND OPERATION AND CONTROLS CONTROLS 3.0 4. Input Jacks (Ch.1 thru Ch.7) (see page 11) 3.1 S7150 Seven of the output signals from the Synthesis digital processor and equalizer are connected to the seven input 1. Power Switch jacks. We suggest the channels be assigned as follows: Pushing this button is all that is required to turn on the S7150 if it is not part of a Synthesis system and the Ch. 1 Right Rear (Processor) Ch. 5 Left Front (Equalizer) Manual On/Auto On switch (rear pane
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OPERATION AND CONTROLS 3.0 JBL SYNTHESIS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED TRIGGERS IN S7150 POWER AMPLIFIER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NORTHRIDGE, CA IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. 4 Ch. 5 Ch. 6 Ch. 7 Input Input Input Input Input Input Input SPKR-1 SPKR-2 OUT MANUAL AUTO ON ON ON 15A 120V ~ 50/60Hz 1800W OFF WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING. WAR
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3.0 OPERATION AND OPERATION AND CONTROLS CONTROLS 3.0 8. IN/OUT DIN Jacks The installer may find it preferable to use 2-conductor wire (18 gage recommended) rather than long multi- If you are using the amplifier as part of a JBL Synthesis conductor DIN cables for the mode-switching connection System, it is necessary to use these jacks to interconnect between the S7150 and these two speakers. Adapters to other system components, so that control signals supplied with the S7150 are used at the sp
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4.0 CONNECTING YOUR INTERCONNECTIONS IN SYNTHESIS SYSTEM SYNTHESIS SYSTEMS 4.0 General Information A Synthesis Two or Three installation incorporates a total of two power amplifiers; one S7150 and one S800. All seven channels on the S7150 are to be used for driving the left, center, right, both side, and both rear speakers. Use the simplified connection diagrams on the following pages to help you understand how to connect the S7150 amplifier to a JBL Synthesis System. These diagrams are inten
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CONNECTING YOUR 4.1 Synthesis Two & Three SYNTHESIS SYSTEM Suggested Rack Mounting Order 4.0 Top SDP-3 Digital Surround Processor/Controller JBL SDP-3 COPYRIGHT 1999 Power VCR DVD V-Disc TV Aux CD Tuner Tape Rec/Zone 2 Effect 2-Channel Mute #1 SDP-3 #2 SDEC-2500A SDEC-2500A #3 S800 S800 #4 S7150 14
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CONNECTING YOUR 4.2 Synthesis Two & Three SYNTHESIS SYSTEM Control Wiring Diagram 4.0 SPEAKER CONTROL JACK S/PDIF OUT CAUTION 1 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AB C DO NOT OPEN EXPANSION PORTS RS 232 ATTENTION MONITOR RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE 3 45 NE PAS OUVRIR 1 2 12 3 SDP-3 TAPE TUNER CD AUX TV V-DISC DVD VCR LISTED AUDIO ZONE 2 RECORD 1 RECORD 2 REAR SIDE CENTER FRONT EQUIPMENT 7D77 JBL Synthesis, INC. C R E172268 R ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. L L L L L TRIGGERS S TRIGGERS IR IN R R R R R GND SUB
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CONNECTING YOUR 4.3 Synthesis Two & Three SYNTHESIS SYSTEM Interconnection Diagram 4.0 DIGITAL OUTPUT ANALOG AC-3®/RF OUTPUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT COAX (TOSLINK) L (Use one or the other. Most players have only one.) R 75 ohm COAX cable 75 ohm OR Optical cable CD/LASER DISC/ (as short as possible) COAX cable DVD PLAYER ® PWR CTL PWR CTL POWER RF IN OUTPUT S/PDIF INPUTS SDP-RFD AC-3 /RF DEMODULATOR 9V~, 1A, 50-60Hz ® INPUT LOOP USE SYNTHESIS AC-3 S/PDIF COAX OPTICAL THRU MSA AC ADAPTER SDP
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5.0 INSTALLING YOUR PHYSICAL POWER AMPLIFIER CONSIDERATIONS 5.0 Installation of the S7150 is a straight-forward process. 1. All Synthesis power amplifiers have been designed to be mounted in EIA standard racks or stacked freestanding. Always put amplifiers on the bottom of a stack. If the S7150 is being mounted in a rack, it is suggested that its feet be removed prior to installation. If the S7150 will be stacked with other components, use the feet that came attached to the unit. This will e
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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 6.0 Problem: Amplifier does not turn on. Neither the red nor blue Problem: Insufficient audio from the speakers. indicator lights are on. Check that the output levels of the surround processor or Make sure that the amplifier is plugged in, and verify that there equalizer are set properly. is the proper voltage at the wall outlet. Problem: Insufficient bass. Problem: The red indicator lights, but the blue indicators do Verify that the speakers have been wired
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7.0 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 7. 0 Rated Power Output 150W per channel into 8 ohms, all channels driven THD < 0.03% 20Hz - 20kHz Input Impedance 28k ohms Sensitivity 1V in = 100 watts out (THX Standard) 1.25V in = 150 watts out Frequency Response ( at 1 W ) 20Hz - 20kHz + 0, – 0.25dB S/N Ratio ( A-weighted at rated power ) ≥ 100dB Damping Factor ( 8 ohms ) ≥ 400 Power Bandwidth 5Hz - 100kHz + 0, – 3dB IM Distortion ≤ 0.03% Unit Size 7” H x 19” W x 19¹⁄₂” D — 178 mm x 484 m
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8.0 SYNTHESIS SYNTHESIS LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY 8.0 The JBL Synthesis products listed below are warranted for If service under this warranty is not necessary, but you the period stated from the date of original purchase. have questions regarding the installation or operation of this Amplifiers, Equalizers and Surround Sound Processors — unit, please contact your authorized JBL dealer or call 2 Year Warranty. 1-800-336-4JBL for further assistance. Who is protected by this warranty? W
