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TL260
OWNER’S GUIDE
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This TL260 features four rubber feet that enable it to be placed on
a smooth-surfaced floor, such as tile or hardwood. Four metal spikes
are supplied for use when the speaker is to be placed on a carpeted
surface to decouple the speaker from the floor. To insert the spikes,
gently lay the speaker on its side (not its front or back) on a soft,
nonabrasive surface. Each spike screws into the threaded insert in
the center of each rubber foot. Make sure all four spikes are
screwed in completely for stability.
a smooth-surfaced floor, such as tile or hardwood. Four metal spikes
are supplied for use when the speaker is to be placed on a carpeted
surface to decouple the speaker from the floor. To insert the spikes,
gently lay the speaker on its side (not its front or back) on a soft,
nonabrasive surface. Each spike screws into the threaded insert in
the center of each rubber foot. Make sure all four spikes are
screwed in completely for stability.
NEVER drag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes,
the feet and/or the wood cabinet itself. Always lift the speaker and
carry it to its new location.
the feet and/or the wood cabinet itself. Always lift the speaker and
carry it to its new location.
CAUTION: Floorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center of
gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthquakes
or, if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. If this is a concern,
these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using
the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring
bookcases and wall units. The customer is responsible for proper
installation and proper selection of hardware.
gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthquakes
or, if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. If this is a concern,
these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using
the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring
bookcases and wall units. The customer is responsible for proper
installation and proper selection of hardware.
SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining
the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations
are for the optimum placement of the loudspeakers. Use these
placement recommendations as a guide. Slight variations will not
diminish your listening pleasure. The TL260 loudspeaker is video-
shielded and may safely be placed near a television.
the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations
are for the optimum placement of the loudspeakers. Use these
placement recommendations as a guide. Slight variations will not
diminish your listening pleasure. The TL260 loudspeaker is video-
shielded and may safely be placed near a television.
MODEL: TL260
WIRING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off
before making any connections.
before making any connections.
For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with
polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding
is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +).
polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding
is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +).
NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire
and connection options.
and connection options.
The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety of wire
connectors. The most common connection is shown in Figure 1.
connectors. The most common connection is shown in Figure 1.
To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the back of
the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each
speaker, as shown in Figure 3. Connect the – (black) terminals in a
similar way. See the owner’s guides that were included with your
amplifier, receiver and television to confirm connection procedures.
the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each
speaker, as shown in Figure 3. Connect the – (black) terminals in a
similar way. See the owner’s guides that were included with your
amplifier, receiver and television to confirm connection procedures.
IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to –
or – to +) when making connections. Doing so will
cause poor imaging and diminished bass response.
or – to +) when making connections. Doing so will
cause poor imaging and diminished bass response.
Figure 1. This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the
terminals.
terminals.
Figure 2. This example shows how to connect bare wires to the
terminals.
terminals.
Figure 3. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel
of a stereo or home theater system.
of a stereo or home theater system.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from any of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier is on and that a source is playing.
• Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.
• 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 connections between receiver/amplifier and
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and
speakers.
• Make sure no wires are touching other wires or terminals and
creating a short circuit.
• Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
• In Dolby
®
Digital or DTS
®
modes, make sure that the receiver/
processor is configured so that the speaker in question is
enabled.
enabled.
• Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker in question with
one of the other speakers that is working correctly. Turn
everything back on, and determine whether the problem has
followed the speaker or has remained in the same channel.
If the problem is in the same channel, the source of the problem is
most likely with your receiver or amplifier, and you should consult
the owner’s manual for that product for further information. If the
problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further
assistance or, if that is not possible, visit www.jbl.com for further
information.
everything back on, and determine whether the problem has
followed the speaker or has remained in the same channel.
If the problem is in the same channel, the source of the problem is
most likely with your receiver or amplifier, and you should consult
the owner’s manual for that product for further information. If the
problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further
assistance or, if that is not possible, visit www.jbl.com for further
information.
If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
volume is increased:
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier 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.
If there is no (or low) bass output:
• Make sure the polarities (+ and –) of the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” are connected properly.
• Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system for use with
digital “.1” surround formats.
Single-Stereo Amplifier
Dual-Stereo Amplifier
BI-WIRING
The outer connection panel and internal dividing network of the
TL260 is designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be
attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-
frequency transducer portions of this dividing network. This is
called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages
and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection.
TL260 is designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be
attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-
frequency transducer portions of this dividing network. This is
called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages
and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power*
250W
Power Handling (Continuous/Peak)
125W/500W
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
92dB
Frequency Response
32Hz – 40kHz (–3dB)
Crossover Frequencies
280Hz, 1.2kHz, 4.5kHz, 20kHz
Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer
19mm (3/4") Mylar
®
Dome
High-Frequency Transducer
25mm (1") Pure-Titanium Dome in JBL EOS
™
Waveguide
Midrange Transducer
100mm (4") PolyPlas
™
Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape
™
Motor Structure
Mid-Bass Transducer
150mm (6") PolyPlas
™
Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape
™
Motor Structure
Low-Frequency Transducer
300mm (12") PolyPlas
™
Cone With Rubber Surround and Cast-Aluminum Chassis; HeatScape
™
Motor Structure; Symmetrical Field Geometry
™
(SFG
™
); High-Temp., Oversized Kapton
®
Voice Coil; Magnetic Shorting Ring
Magnetic Shielding
Yes
Terminals
Gold-Plated Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1194mm x 508mm x 330mm (47" x 20" x 13")
Weight per Speaker
38.2kg (84 lb)
* 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.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.
JBL and Harman International are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the
United States and/or other countries.
United States and/or other countries.
Pro Sound Comes Home, EOS, HeatScape, PolyPlas and Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG) are trademarks
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Kapton and Mylar are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
Part No.353437-001
PRO SOUND COMES HOME
™
JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA
2, route de Tours, 72500 Château du Loir, France
www.jbl.com 516.255.4JBL (4525) (USA only)
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
France
72500 Château du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product described in this
owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:
owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
Château du Loir, France 11/05
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