JBL Lsr 310 S Manual

Owners Manual
LSR308
8" Powered
 Studio Monitor
LSR305 
5" Powered
Studio MonitorLSR3 10 S
10" Powered
 Studio Subwoofer 

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Thank you for your purchase of JBL 3 Series Studio Monitors
To receive important information as it becomes available  
please take a moment to register your 3 Series speakers now.
Click the link or go to www.jblpro.com/3series  

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Section 1: Important Safety Instructions
 
 
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 dry cloth.
7.    Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8.    Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus  
that produce heat.
9.    Do not defeat the safety purpose...

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Contents
 Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................\
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  Introduction  ........................................................................\
..................................... 5-6
  Setting Up Your System ........................................................................\
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    What's Included? ........................................................................\...

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Section 2: Introduction 
Congratulations on your purchase of JBL Professional 3 Series Studio Monitors. These studio monitors and 
Subwoofer meet JBL’s high standards for accuracy and long-term reliability in demanding professional  
applications. All 3 Series models incorporate JBL Professional transducer and network technologies to provide 
accurate frequency response, exceptional low frequency extension and high SPL capability. JBL LSR Linear  
Spatial Reference design ensures greater accuracy at...

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	•  Patented Slip Stream Port – The patented JBL low frequency port design works in concert with the  
3 Series woofer for accurate bass response at all playback levels. 
	•   A detented volume control makes it easy to balance of the LSR310S in your studio monitor system\
.
	•   Balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs and XLR outputs you can add the LSR310S to \
any studio monitor system   
to extend its low frequency performance, or use it as the “.1” LFE Channel in a surround sound system.
	•   The -10...

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LSR310S Subwoofer  - The subwoofer weighs 19 kg (42 lbs.) Unpacking the subwoofer does not require you lift the 
subwoofer.  However, you will need to rotate the subwoofer in the carton. If  you are unable to perform the following 
steps without assistance, please request help from another person.
	•   Remove the outer shipping carton, if one exists.
	•   Place the carton on the floor with the bottom facing upward.
	•   Open the bottom flaps of the carton and remove any protective packing materials...

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Section 4: LSR305 and LSR308 Powered Studio Monitors
AUDIO CONNECTIONS 
The 3 Series Speakers are equipped with balanced XLR and 6 mm (¼") TRS inputs for connection to professional 
computer audio interfaces, mixing consoles and audio production equipment as well as unbalanced consumer 
audio products including personal music players, consumer audio receivers and audio visual equipment. Connect 
professional equipment with balanced outputs to the XLR or 6 mm (¼") TRS input of the speaker using...

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MAkING SOUND 
After connections are made, reduce the output level of the audio source (mixing console, computer recording 
system, or preamp) to minimum.  Set the 3 Series POWER SWITCH to the “ON position\
.” After a short delay 
the POWER INDICATOR on the front of each speaker will illuminate and the speakers will be ready to reproduce 
audio signals. Power-on connected audio equipment, and slowly advance the volume control of connected 
audio equipment to achieve a suitable listening level. Balance...

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Section 4: LSR305 and LSR308 Powered Studio Monitors
  
FEATURES
 1.   HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER (Tweeter) – Reproduces high frequency signals.
 2.    WAVEGUIDE – The specially designed Image Control Waveguide enhances imaging and  
       optimizes the blend of direct and reflected sound in the room, ensuring neutral sound  
       at the mix position.
 3.    POWER INDICATOR - Illuminates when power is connected and the POWER SWITCH is set to ON\
. 
       Note after setting the power switch to ON,...