S P E A K E R P L A C E M E N T
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important
step in obtaining the most
realistic soundstage
optimum placement of the
loudspeakers. Use these
All of the Northridge Series
loudspeakers referred to in
placement recommendations this guide are video-shielded
as a guide. Slight variations
will not diminish your
listening pleasure.
and can safely be placed
near a television.
possible. These recom-
mendations are for the
MODELS: N38II, ND310II
0 +
4 ”
8 ”
X +
MODELS: N26II, N28II
As Front Speakers
As Surround Speakers
2
Y
5 –6 ft.
2
H Z
X + 0 + Y 0 M
N
26
,
N28II,
N
38IIII, ND310II
O W N E R ’ S G U I D E
P R O D U C T L I N E :
N O R T H R I D G E ™ S E R I E S
P R O S O U N D C O M E S H O M E ™
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
If there is no sound from any
of the speakers:
no sound and the speaker that
If there is no sound from
the surround speakers:
was working is still fine. If the
problem is in the same place,
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 our Web site
information.
• Check that receiver/
amplifier is on and that a
source is playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier 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 and its
surround sound features.
• Make sure the movie or TV
show you are watching is
recorded in a surround sound
mode. If it is not, check to see
if your receiver/amplifier has
other surround modes you
may use.
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
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.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
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
•
In Dolby Digital or DTS mode,
make sure your receiver/
processor is configured so
that the surround speakers
are enabled.
• Review the operation of your
DVD player and the jacket of
your DVD to make sure that
the DVD features the desired
Dolby Digital or DTS mode,
and that you have properly
selected that mode using both
the DVD player’s menu and
the DVD disc’s menu.
®
• In Dolby* Digital or DTS
mode, make sure that
the receiver/processor is
configured so that the
speaker in question is
enabled.
• Turn off all electronics
receiver/amplifier.
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 is in the
same place, i.e., the speaker
that was working previously
now has no sound and the
speaker that was not working
now sounds fine; or whether it
has moved, i.e., the speaker
that was not working still has
If there is no (or low) bass
output:
• Make sure the polarities
(+ and –) of the left and right
“Speaker Inputs” are
Declaration of Conformity
connected properly.
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system for
use with digital “.1” surround
formats.
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility, that the products
described in this owner’s manual are in
compliance with technical standards:
EN 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1997
Luc E. Godard
Harman Consumer International
Chateau-du-Loir, France. 7/01
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
N26II
N28II
N38II
ND310II
Description: 2-Way 6" bookshelf
2-Way 8" bookshelf
3-Way 8" floorstanding
3-Way dual 10"
floorstanding
Maximum
Recommended
**
Amplifier Power: 125W
150W
175W
250W
Nominal
Impedance: 8 Ohms
8 Ohms
90dB
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
Sensitivity
(2.83V/1m): 88dB
90dB
91dB
Frequency
Response (–3dB): 55Hz – 20kHz
50Hz – 20kHz
45Hz – 20kHz
37Hz – 20kHz
Crossover
Frequency(ies): 3000Hz
4000Hz
1000, 5000Hz
1000, 5000Hz
High-Frequency 3/4" Titanium-laminate
Transducer: dome, shielded
3/4" Titanium-laminate
dome, shielded
3/4" Titanium-laminate
dome, shielded
3/4" Titanium-laminate
dome, shielded
Midrange
Transducer: NA
NA
4" PolyPlas,™ shielded
8" PolyPlas,™ shielded
4" PolyPlas,™ shielded
Low-Frequency
Transducer: 6" PolyPlas,™ shielded
8" PolyPlas,™ shielded
Dual 10" PolyPlas,™ shielded
Baffle: Low Diffraction, IsoPower™ Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Low Diffraction, IsoPower™ Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Port: FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
Network: Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Terminals: 5-Way binding posts
5-Way binding posts
5-Way binding posts
5-Way binding posts
Dimensions 17" x 9" x 10"
(H x W x D): 432mm x 229mm x 254mm
19-1/2" x 10-1/2" x 11-1/4"
495mm x 267mm x 286mm
34" x 10-1/2" x 11-7/8"
864mm x 267mm x 302mm
42" x 14-1/2" x 12"
1067mm x 368mm x 305mm
Weight: 18 lb, 8.2kgs
22.5 lb, 10.2kgs
35 lb, 15.9kgs
55 lb, 25kgs
**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.
P R O S O U N D
C O M E S H O M E ™
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
JBL Consumer Products
*Trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
©2001 JBL, Incorporated.
JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.
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