JBL SMS1 Portable CD Player User Manual


 
Quick Start Guide
The Following is a set of steps that will get the SMS1 Business Music System up and playing quickly. For
more detailed descriptions, explanations, and setup, please read the rest of this manual. After each step,
the section that covers the step in more detail noted in Italics.
Step 1 – Remove the subwoofer cabinet from the wall baffle by removing the screws from all of the mount-
ing tabs. Be sure to disconnect the subwoofer driver cable. {Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step 2 – If the subwoofer is going to be mounted on a wall, attach the wall baffle to the wall now. {Installa-
tion and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step 2 – Plug the IEC power cord into the socket on the electronics module. Connect your input source to
the proper jack on the connector panel. Run all wiring through the provided junction boxes and knockouts.
{Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step 3 – Using the green block connectors, connect the speaker wire to all four speaker outputs on the
connector panel. Run all wiring through the provided junction boxes and knockouts. {Installation and
Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step 4 – Connect each of the SMS-Sat’s to the speaker wires. Be sure the Speaker EQ Switch is in
the ON (Normal) position. {Installation and Hookup of the Satellites}
Step 5 – Plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. {Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step 6 – Reconnect the subwoofer driver cable to the electronics module, and re-attach the subwoofer
cabinet to the wall baffle. {Installation and Hookup of the Subwoofer}
Step 7 – Make sure the music volume on the control panel is turned down and turn the power on. {Tuning}
Step 8 – Start the source, then gradually turn the volume up. {Tuning}
Step 9 – Set the volume to a comfortable level. Now be sure the Crossover Switch is in the 160Hz (Nor-
mal) position. Press the Input CH Polarity Switch several times. Leave it in the position that gives the most
bass. {Tuning}
Step 10 – Use the Subwoofer Trim knob to set the bass balance. {Tuning}
Step 11 – Turn the Volume up to the highest expected listening level. Adjust the AutoWarmth Knob so that
the Red LED just begins to light up. Then turn the volume down to a normal listening level. {Tuning}
Step 12 – Attach the Security Panel. {Tuning}
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