S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

SCS135 System
Frequency Response Center
35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) Recommended Power
10 – 50 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Satellites Sensitivity
Recommended Power 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter X +
10 – 50 watts Tweeter
Impedance One 1/2" titanium-laminate 0 +
8 ohms nominal dome, video-shielded
Sensitivity Midrange Y2
86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Dual 3" drivers, video-shielded
Tweeter Dimensions (H x W x D) 0
One 1/2" titanium-laminate 3-1/4" x 7-5/8" x 3-3/4"
dome, video-shielded 83mm x 194mm x 95mm
M HZ
Midrange Weight
One 3" driver, video-shielded 1.89 lb/0.86kg
4”
Dimensions (H x W x D) 8”
4-3/8" x 3-3/16" x 3-3/4"
111mm x 81mm x 95mm X +
Weight Subwoofer
1.1 lb/0.5kg Amplifier 0 +
100 watts RMS
Bass Y2
8" woofer, bass-reflex
enclosure 0
Dimensions (H x W x D)
15" x 13" x 14" M HZ
381mm x 330mm x 356mm
Weight
30 lb/13.6kg

Refinements may be made on occasion to existing products without notice, but will always meet
or exceed original specifications unless otherwise stated. X + 0 + Y 2 0 M HZ
Simply Cinema is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.
* Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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 READ THIS! Important Safety Precautions! THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL
ventilation is provided or the extreme care should be taken to keep from
CAUTION manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
touching such power lines or circuits, as
contact with them might be fatal. For more than 50 years, JBL every note of enjoyment that us to keep you posted
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 11. Power Sources. This product should be 18. Overloading. Do not overload wall
has been involved in every you expected – and that on our latest advance-
DO NOT OPEN operated only from the type of power outlets, extension cords, or integral
source indicated on the marking label. If convenience receptacles, as this can result aspect of music and film when you think about ments, and helps us to
you are not sure of the type of power in a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not remove the grounding plug supply to your home, consult your product 19. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push recording and reproduction, purchasing additional audio better understand our
on the power cord, or use any plug dealer or local power company. For products objects of any kind into this product from live performances to equipment for your home, customers and build
or extension cord that does not have intended to operate from battery power, or through openings, as they may touch
a grounding plug provided.
other sources, refer to the operating dangerous voltage points or short-out parts the recordings you play in car or office, you will once products that meet their
instructions. that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Make certain that the
12. Grounding or Polarization. This Never spill liquid of any kind on the
your home, car or office. again choose JBL. needs and expectations.
AC outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an adapter plug product may be equipped with a polarized product.
with this product. alternating-current-line plug (a plug having 20. Servicing. Do not attempt to service We’re confident that the Please take a moment to JBL Consumer Products
one blade wider than the other). This plug this product yourself, as opening or
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, will fit into the power outlet only one way. removing covers may expose you to JBL system you have complete the enclosed
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated This is a safety feature. If you are unable dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer chosen will provide profile card. It enables
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try all servicing to qualified service personnel.
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
reversing the plug. If the plug should still 21. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug
fail to fit, contact your electrician to this product from the wall outlet and refer
The exclamation point within an equilateral replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat servicing to qualified service personnel
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
under the following conditions:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
INCLUDED
likely to be walked on or pinched by items b. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has
1. Read Instructions. All the safety and placed upon or against them, paying been spilled into, the product; or
operating instructions should be read before particular attention to cords at plugs, c. The product has been exposed to rain or
the product is operated. convenience receptacles, and the point water; or
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and where they exit from the product. d. The product does not operate normally
operating instructions should be retained 14. Nonuse Periods. The power cord of the when following the operating instructions.
for future reference. product should be unplugged from the Adjust only those controls that are covered
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the outlet when left unused for long periods of by the operating instructions, as an
product and in the operating instructions time. improper adjustment of other controls may
should be adhered to. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an result in damage and will often require
outside antenna or cable system is extensive work by a qualified technician to
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and
connected to the product, be sure the restore the product to its normal operation; Four satellites for left, right and
use instructions should be followed.
antenna or cable system is grounded so as or surrounds. Wall-mount brackets.
5. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the e. The product has been dropped or
to provide some protection against voltage
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use damaged in any way; or
surges and built-up static charges. Article
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
810 of the National Electrical Code, f. The product exhibits a distinct change in
damp cloth for cleaning.
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with performance; this indicates a need for
6. Attachments. Do not use attachments regard to proper grounding of the mast and service.
not recommended by the product supporting structure, grounding of the lead- 22. Replacement Parts. When replacement
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size parts are required, be sure the service
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use this of grounding conductors, location of technician has used replacement parts
product near water – for example, near a antenna-discharge unit, connection to specified by the manufacturer or that have
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry grounding electrodes, and requirements for the same characteristics as the original
tub; in a wet basement; near a swimming the grounding electrode. See Figure A. part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
pool; or the like. 16. Lightning. For added protection for in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
8. Accessories. Do not place this product this product during a lightning storm, or 23. Safety Check. Upon completion of any One center-channel speaker
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket when it is left unattended and unused for service or repairs to this product, ask the
or table. The product may fall, causing long periods of time, unplug it from the
with adjustable support leg.
service technician to perform safety checks
serious injury to a child or adult, and wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or to determine that the product is in proper
serious damage to the product. Use only cable system. This will prevent damage to operating condition.
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table the product due to lightning and power-line 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold surges. should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
with the product. Any mounting of the 17. Power Lines. An outside antenna as recommended by the manufacturer.
product should follow the manufacturer’s system should not be located in the vicinity
instructions, and should use a mounting 25. Heat. The product should be situated
of overhead power lines or other electric away from heat sources such as radiators,
accessory recommended by the light or power circuits, or where it can fall
manufacturer. heat registers, stoves or other products
into such power lines or circuits. When (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. A Product and Cart installing an outside antenna system,
Combination Should Be
Moved with Care. Quick
stops, excessive force Figure A.
and uneven surfaces may Example of Antenna
cause the product and Grounding as per National Powered subwoofer.
cart combination to overturn. Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Antenna Lead-In Wire
10. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the
Ground Clamp
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Two 20' speaker cables for Three 40' speaker cables for
to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) connection from receiver to connection from receiver to

The openings should never be blocked by Electric Service Equipment subwoofer. left and right rear satellites
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface. This product should Ground Clamps and center speaker.

not be placed in a built-in installation, Power Service Grounding Electrode System Two 15' speaker cables for
such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper (NEC Art 250, Part H)
connection from subwoofer to
2 Part No. JBLULB 10/99
front speakers.
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 SPEAKER PLACEMENT MOUNTING OPTIONS
Center-Channel Satellites and Surrounds
Front Speakers Speaker Subwoofer

0-2 ft.

On shelves. On the wall. Wall brackets On optional stands (FS300).

are included.
Surround Speakers
Wall-Mounting

5 – 6 ft.

The front speakers should be by screwing the leg in to The low-frequency material Attach plate to wall. The Slide speaker onto support. Place speaker and
placed the same distance angle the speaker up, or reproduced by the brackets should be placed, support on wall plate.
from each other as they are unscrewing the leg slightly to subwoofer is mostly omni- if possible, so that the
from the listening position. angle the speaker down. directional, and this speaker screws will fasten into a
They should be placed at may be placed in a con- wooden wall stud. If that is
about the same height from The two surround speakers venient location in the room. not possible, use properly
the floor as the listeners’ should be placed slightly However, the best repro- selected wall anchors.
ears will be, or they may be behind the listening position duction of bass will be heard
angled toward the listeners. and, ideally, should face when the subwoofer is The customer is
each other and be at a level placed in a corner along the responsible for proper
The center-channel speaker higher than the listeners’ same wall as the front selection and use of
should be placed slightly ears. If that is not possible, speakers. Experiment with mounting hardware,
behind the front left and right they may be placed on a wall subwoofer placement by available through
speakers, and no more than behind the listening position, temporarily placing the hardware stores, to
properly and safely
two feet above or below the facing forward. The surround subwoofer in the listening
wall-mount the
tweeters of the left and right speakers should not call position and moving around
speakers.
speakers. It is often con- attention to themselves. the room until the bass
venient to set the center Experiment with their reproduction is best. Place
speaker on top of the placement until you hear a the subwoofer in that
television set, as shown diffuse, ambient sound location.
in the drawing. Use the accompanying the main-
supplied support leg to program material heard in
aim it toward the listener the front speakers.

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 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby* Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level

Connection Tips Separate and strip the amplifier and (–) on the Use this installation method Left Front Right Front
ends of the speaker wire speaker to (–) on the Center
for Dolby Pro Logic appli- + – + –
as shown. Speakers and amplifier. Wiring “out of cations (not Dolby Digital, + –
electronics terminals have phase” results in thin sound, DTS® or other digital
corresponding (+) and (–) weak bass and a poor processing), where the
terminals. Most manu- stereo image. receiver/processor does not
facturers of speakers and have a subwoofer output, or
With the advent of
electronics, including JBL, a volume-controlled preamp Subwoofer
multichannel surround-
use red to denote the (+) (line-) level output:
sound systems, connecting
terminal and black for the Connect your receiver or HIGH LEVEL
all of the speakers in your L
(–) terminal. system with the correct amplifier’s front left and right + – – R +
The (+) lead of the speaker polarity remains equally speaker terminals to the left OUT
wire is noted with a stripe. It important in order to and right terminals on the
is important to connect both preserve the proper subwoofer that are marked
“High Level In.” Connect the IN
speakers identically: (+) on ambience and directionality
left and right terminals on the
the speaker to (+) on the of the program material.
subwoofer that are marked
“High Level Out” to the cor-
Receiver
responding terminals on the
back of your front left and Left Front Center Right Front
right speakers. + – + – + –
Connect your receiver or
amplifier’s center, left and
right surround-speaker
terminals to the corre- Left Surround Right Surround
sponding terminals on the
back of your center, left and + – + –
right surround speakers.

Left Surround Right Surround

+ – + –

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 Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Line Level
O P E R AT I O N
Move the Master Power is not sending program When the “Auto/On” switch
Use this installation method Use RCA-type patch cords Pro Logic processors. Note: If switch (marked “Power” ¡) material to the subwoofer, ™ is switched to the “On”
for Dolby Pro Logic appli- to connect the line-level your receiver or amplifier only to the “•” (On) position to use the subwoofer will be in position, the subwoofer will
cations (not Dolby Digital, DTS subwoofer outputs on your has one subwoofer output the subwoofer. The SCS135 standby mode. When the sub- remain on, whether or not
or other digital processing), receiver or amplifier to the jack, then you will need to use subwoofer will automatically woofer senses an audio signal, program material is playing.
where the receiver/processor line-level inputs on the a Y-connector (not included). turn itself on or go into it will automatically turn itself If you will be away from
is equipped with a subwoofer subwoofer. IMPORTANT: Do Plug the male end of the Y- standby (sleep) mode when on. If the subwoofer does home for an extended period
output, or a volume-controlled not use the LFE input on the connector into your receiver
left in the standby mode not sense a signal after of time, or if the subwoofer
preamp (line-) level output: subwoofer with Dolby or amplifier’s subwoofer
(“Auto/On” switch ™ in the approximately twenty minutes, will not be used, switch the
Center output jack, and connect each
Left Front Right Front “Auto” position). When your it will automatically go into Master Power switch ¡ to
of the two female ends to
+ – receiver or amplifier is off, or standby mode. the Off position.
+ – + – separate RCA-type patch
cords. Finally, plug the RCA-
type patch cords into the line-
Subwoofer level inputs on the subwoofer. HIGH LEVEL SUBWOOFER
™
Line- + L – – R + LINE LEVEL IN
Connect each speaker to LEVEL
Level
In OUT L
the corresponding speaker
L terminals on your receiver IN
LFE AUTO ON
£
R MIN MAX
R or amplifier. GREEN: ON
RED: STANDBY
IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED ( + ) SPEAKER TERMINAL.
Receiver
Left Subwoofer Right
Front Out Front
+ – + –
R L
Left Right
Rear Center Rear POWER
+ – + – + – SUB 135
¡

Left Surround Right Surround

CAUTION FUSE AC 120V~60Hz
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2.5A/250V 200 Watts
+ – + – DO NOT OPEN TYPE T

Volume
Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection
Volume can be adjusted
Use this installation method terminals on your receiver using the Subwoofer Level
RECEIVER SUBWOOFER
for Dolby Digital, DTS or other or amplifier. Control £ (above), as shown
LINE LEVEL IN digital surround processors: below.
Make sure that you have
L
LFE OUT LFE INPUT Use the line-level input jack configured your surround-
R marked “LFE” for the Low- sound processor for
Subwoofer Subwoofer
Frequency Effects channel. “Subwoofer On.” The front
Level Level
Connect this jack to the LFE left, front right, center and
output or subwoofer output rear speakers should all be
on your receiver or amplifier. set to “Small.”
Connect each speaker to the
corresponding speaker MIN MAX
MIN MAX

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from any • If your receiver/processor is If there is no sound from Staple sales invoice here.
of the speakers: set in Dolby Pro Logic mode, the surround speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier make sure the center speaker • Check all wires and con-
is on and a source is playing. is not in phantom mode. nections between receiver/
• Check that the powered • If your receiver/processor amplifier and speakers. Make
subwoofer is plugged in, its is set in Dolby Digital or DTS sure all wires are connected.
Power switch ¡ is switched mode, make sure the Make sure none of the
on to the “•” position, and the receiver/processor is con- speaker wires are frayed, cut
“Auto/On” switch ™ is either figured so that the center or punctured.
in the “On” or “Auto” position. speaker is enabled. • Review proper operation of
• Check all wires and con- your receiver/amplifier and its
nections between receiver/ If the system plays at low surround-sound features.
amplifier and speakers. Make volumes but shuts off as • Make sure the movie or TV
sure all wires are connected. volume is increased: show you are watching is
Make sure none of the • Check all wires and con- recorded in a surround-sound
speaker wires are frayed, nections between receiver/ mode. If it is not, check to see
cut or punctured. amplifier and speakers. Make if your receiver/ amplifier has
• Review proper operation of sure all wires are connected. other surround modes you
your receiver/amplifier. Make sure none of the may use.
speaker wires are frayed, cut • In Dolby Digital or DTS
If there is no sound coming or punctured. modes, make sure your
from one speaker: • If more than one pair of main receiver/processor is
• Check the “Balance” control speakers is being used, check configured so that the
on your receiver/amplifier. the minimum impedance surround speakers are
• Check all wires and con- requirements of your enabled.
nections between receiver/ receiver/amplifier. • Review the operation of your
amplifier and speakers. Make DVD player and the jacket of
sure all wires are connected. If there is low (or no) bass your DVD to make sure that
Make sure none of the output: the DVD features the desired
speaker wires are frayed, • Make sure the connections Dolby Digital or DTS mode,
cut or punctured. to the left and right “Speaker and that you have properly
• In Dolby Digital or DTS Inputs” have the correct selected that mode using both
modes, make sure that the polarity (+ and –). the DVD player’s menu and the
receiver/processor is • Make sure the subwoofer DVD disc’s menu.
configured so that the speaker is plugged into an active
in question is enabled. electrical outlet.
• Make sure the powered
If there is no sound from the subwoofer is plugged in
center speaker: and is either in the “On” or
• Check all wires and “Auto” position.
connections between • In Dolby Digital or DTS
receiver/amplifier and modes, make sure your
speaker. Make sure all wires receiver/processor is
are connected. Make sure configured so that the sub-
none of the speaker wires are woofer and LFE output
frayed, cut or punctured. are enabled.

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