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NEW CONSTRUCTION
PAINTING THE SPEAKER
FRAME AND GRILLE
JBL HTI Series loudspeakers
can be painted to match any
decor. If you wish to change
their color, the satin finish on
the grille and frame will func-
tion as a primer coat. Before
painting, install the paint shield
(in the assembly kit) securely
into the recess in the baffle.
This will protect the speaker
components and baffle from
paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille per-
forations remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
Note:
Gently remove the
acoustical foam blanket from
the grille before painting. Reat-
tach the blanket after the paint
has dried.
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:
Speaker Model
Rough-in Frame Kit
HTI6
RIF6
HTI8
RIF8
HTI55
RIF55
HTI6C
RIF6C
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THERE IS NO SOUND
FROM ANY OF THE
SPEAKERS:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
IF THERE IS NO SOUND
COMING FROM ONE
SPEAKER:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
In multichannel applications,
make sure that your receiver or
processor has been configured
to enable all channels that you
are using.
IF THERE IS LOW (OR
NO) BASS OUTPUT:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polar-
ity (+ and –).
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,
make sure your
receiver/processor is correctly
configured. When using a sub-
woofer, make sure the sub-
woofer output of the receiver/
processor has been enabled. If
no subwoofer is being used,
make sure the left and right
front and rear speakers have
been config-ured as “LARGE.”
See your receiver/processor’s
owner’s manual for futher infor-
mation on correct speaker con-
figuration in Dolby Digital, DTS
and other surround-sound
modes.
IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS
AT LOW VOLUMES BUT
SHUTS OFF AS VOLUME
IS INCREASED:
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check
the minimum-impedance
requirements of your receiver/
amplifier.
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