JBL Control 24 G Manual

CONTROL®2.4G
JBL®ON AIR
OWNER’S GUIDE
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Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours
72500 Ch
âteau du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product
described in this owner’smanual is in compliance
with technical standards: 
EN 6100063:2001
EN 6100061:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
Ch
âteau du Loir, France  2/07
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
Ch
âteau du Loir, France  2/07
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route...

READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions!
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...

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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.
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.
Please take a moment to register your product on our...

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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.
The JBL On Air Control 2.4G is designed for use in most countries worldwide,
depending upon local regulations. It includes 120V – 230V, 50/60Hz universal
power supplies for the transmitter module and the active speaker. While we
have included the two most commonly...

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Some computer sound cards feature preamp outputs in addition to or instead 
of speaker outputs. If your computer does feature preamp outputs, we 
recommend that they be used instead of speaker outputs. If you would like to
connect the computer to the JBL On Air Control 2.4G using preamp outputs on
your computer, follow the steps in Connection A.
Connection Option A
Connecting using the preamp outputs on your source:
NOTE: 
Make sure power is turned off on all components.
Step 1.
Connect the...

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When connected properly, the top LED on the front of the active speaker
should be green. When first plugged in, it will sometimes take several seconds
for the Control 2.4G active speaker to initialize and “wake up.” Until then, the
top LED will be in red. Once the top LED is green, the bottom LED should flash
green until the transmitter and active speaker “lock in.” It will then also light in
solid green. This LED will light in orange if the local input on the active speaker
is selected (see page 8...

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Adjusting the Volume
Application 1
Adding surround speakers to a home theater system: 
In this application, the output level of your Control 2.4G active speakers will not
only be dependent on the volume setting of your A/V source; it will also need
to be properly adjusted after installation and before use in order to be able to
work correctly with the other speakers in your multichannel surround system.
To adjust the output level, turn your A/V source on, set your A/V source’s volume
control about a...

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Adjustable wall brackets are included for the two speakers and transmitter
module. The included brackets are for wallmounting only. It is not to be used
for ceiling mounting. Ceiling mounting of the Control 2.4G transmitter and/or
speakers is not recommended, regardless of bracket used.
WallMounting the Speakers
Using Wall Brackets Provided
Important Safety Note:Proper selection of mounting hardware not included
herein, and proper assembly and installation of brackets, including, but not
limited to,...

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WallMounting the Speakers Using
ThirdParty Wall Brackets
Each JBL On Air Control 2.4G wireless speaker contains a 1/420 threaded
insert on the back to facilitate the use of thirdparty wall brackets. Please 
consult your JBL dealer or distributor for recommendations. 
NOTES:
Customer is responsible for proper selection and installation of appropriate
thirdparty wall brackets.
The threaded insert on the bottom of the speaker is not intended for wallbracket
attachment. It is provided for use with an...