JBL Portable Speaker 24G AW User Manual

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JBL® ON AIR  
CONTROL® 2.4G AW (230V)  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been 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 been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
15. Do not expose this apparatus to  
dripping or splashing and ensure that no  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,  
are placed on the apparatus.  
16. To completely disconnect this  
apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect  
the power supply cord plug from the AC  
receptacle.  
17. The mains plug of the power supply  
cord shall remain readily operable.  
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive  
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong is  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug  
does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
Figure A.  
Example of Antenna Grounding as per  
National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70  
11. Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket or table specified  
by the manufacturer or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is  
used, use caution when moving the  
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL  
For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of  
music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances  
to the recordings you play in your home, car or office.  
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We’re confident that the JBL system you have chosen will provide  
every note of enjoyment that you expected – and that when you think  
about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or  
office, you will once again choose JBL.  
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Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at  
advance-ments, and helps us to better understand our customers  
and build products that meet their needs and expectations.  
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The JBL On Air Control 2.4G AW is an advanced wireless  
loudspeaker system that allows you to enjoy your favorite music in  
remote locations around your home, or to add surround speakers to  
your home theater system without running wires to the back of the  
room. To ensure trouble-free performance, please carefully read  
these instructions completely before connecting or using the  
system.  
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CODE  
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UNPACKING THE SYSTEM  
Carefully unpack the system. If you suspect damage from transit,  
report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service.  
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.  
Open the package and verify the following contents:  
DC 20V  
SUB-OUT LINE-IN  
Left/Active Speaker  
(Rear)  
LEFT-CHANNEL SPEAKER  
Included  
1 x Transmitter module  
1 x Power supply for transmitter  
1 x 230V 2-Prong AC power cord for transmitter power supply  
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1 x Wall-mount bracket for transmitter with 2 x panhead  
M3 x 4 machine screws for attaching wall-mount bracket  
to transmitter  
4 x Small round self-adhesive feet – to be attached on  
transmitter’s left side panel if transmitter is to be used vertically  
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1 x Active speaker/receiver (left-channel speaker)  
1 x Power supply for active speaker/receiver  
TO LEFT SPEAKER  
1 x Wall-mount holder for active speaker/receiver universal  
power supply  
1 x Passive speaker (right-channel speaker)  
2 x Terminal covers for active and passive speakers  
6 x M3 x 8 self-tapping screws to attach terminal covers  
Right/Passive  
Speaker  
RIGHT-CHANNEL SPEAKER  
2 x Wall-mount rotatable brackets for active and passive speakers  
(includes bar wrench and backup cords)  
1 x Remote control  
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1 x Interconnect cable (1m/3.3 ft. RCA – RCA)  
1 x Interconnect cable (1m/3.3 ft. RCA – 3,5mm (1/8-inch) mini plug)  
10m/33 ft. x Speaker wire  
1 x Owner’s manual (multilanguage)  
Wireless Transmitter  
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CONNECTIONS  
Notes: For the sake of simplicity, throughout this manual we have  
used the term “source” when describing connections and operation.  
This would apply to any device such as an A/V receiver, audio  
component, computer or portable music player.  
Step 2.  
Determine the location of the surround speakers.  
Subwoofer  
The JBL On Air may be connected to your source in several ways.  
First, determine how you would like to use the JBL On Air  
Control 2.4G AW; then follow the setup instructions for that  
application.  
Left Front  
Channel  
Right Front  
Channel  
Center  
Channel  
Application 1  
Adding surround speakers to a home theater system.  
Continue reading the instructions for Application 1 below.  
Application 2  
Adding speakers to remote locations around your home.  
Application 1  
Adding surround speakers to a home theater system:  
Couch  
Determine if your source contains preamp outputs for rear/surround  
channels, usually indicated by RCA-type jacks on the back of the  
receiver labeled as “surround preout” (please refer to your source’s  
owner’s manual to confirm whether it includes the preamp outputs).  
If your receiver includes these outputs, follow the steps below.  
If not, connection is not recommended.  
Left  
Surround  
Channel  
Right  
Surround  
Channel  
Subwoofer  
NOTE: Make sure power is turned off on all components.  
Right Front  
Channel  
Step 1.  
Connect the interconnect cable (included) to the left and right  
surround/rear preamp outputs on the back of your source and the  
Center  
Channel  
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input on the transmitter module , as shown in Figure 1.  
Right  
Surround  
Channel  
Left Front  
Channel  
Left  
Surround  
Channel  
RECEIVER/PROCESSOR  
Figure 2. Place the active (left) speaker in the recommended  
location for the left surround speaker.  
Surround Channel  
Preamp Outputs  
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Figure 1.  
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