FM52, FM62,
FM82, FM65C
& FM8SUB
simple
set-up guide
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two.
Speaker Connections
Connection Tips
Wire Length
Up to 20 ft.
Recommended Size
16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.
12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.
10 gauge
The wires for both speakers
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer to
the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind
the wall.
Speakers and electronics ter-
minals have corresponding (+)
and (–) terminals. It is impor-
tant to connect both speakers
identically: (+) on the speaker
to (+) on the amplifier and (–)
on the speaker to (–) on the
amplifier. Wiring “out of phase”
results in thin sound, weak bass
and a poor stereo image.
FM52, FM62, FM82, FM65C
LEFT
RIGHT
+
+
–
–
– +
LEFT
– +
RIGHT
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
FM8SUB
The FM8SUB has two speaker
connections. Connect one set of
terminals, along with your left
satellite to the left channel of
your amplifier. Connect the
other set of terminals, along
with your right satellite to the
right channel of your amplifier.
Subwoofer
Left Satellite
Right Satellite
Connection (2)
Connection (1)
+
+
+
+
–
–
–
–
– +
LEFT
– +
RIGHT
Front Speaker Outputs
three.
speakers were designed to be
easily installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
Installation
The FM Series flush-mount
properly install these loud-
speakers, please contact your
dealer or a qualified installer.
Tools Needed
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Utility knife
Measuring tape
Carpenter’s level
Pencil
Awl
FM52, FM62, FM82
Installation Kit
Template
Speaker frame
Thread-forming screws
Retainer clips
Mounting brackets
Existing Construction
Level
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Template
Tape
Step Two:
Determine the correct speaker
location.
Step Three:
Determine the speaker-frame
location.
Step One:
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame.
Kerf Line
Step Four:
Cut the dry wall.
Step Six:
Place the frame assembly in
the wall.
Step Five:
Place the mounting bracket on
the speaker frame using the
mounting guides (marked 3/8",
1/2", 5/8", and 3/4") corre-
sponding to the thickness of
the dry wall.
Step Seven:
Step Eight:
Replace the metal grille.
Connect the speaker wires to
the baffle assembly and install
baffle assembly in frame.
Do not overtighten the baffle
screws.
New Construction
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Step One:
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame.
Step Two:
Step Three:
Determine the correct speaker
location.
Attach the proper mounting
bracket, marked and preset at
3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" to the
speaker frame.
Step Four:
Nail or screw the speaker frame
assembly to the wall studs and
route the wires through the
frame opening.
After the Drywall is Installed
Step Five:
Cut the drywall.
Step Six:
Step Seven:
Replace the metal grille.
Connect the speaker wires to
the baffle assembly and install
baffle assembly in frame. Do
not overtighten the baffle
screws.
FM8SUB
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Step One:
Step Three
Step Two:
Remove the grille from the
subwoofer frame.
Cut the drywall.
Determine the correct
subwoofer location.
Step Four:
Step Five
Connect the speaker wires to
the baffle assembly.
Step Six:
Place the subwoofer in the wall.
Loosen the eight phillips head
screws until the locking tabs
turn inward.
Step Seven:
Step Eight
Replace the metal grille.
Screw down each of the eight
phillips head screws. The tabs
will swivel into place and
secure the unit to the rear
surface of the drywall.
FM65CX
≥1-1/2"
≥1-1/2"
Step Three:
Cut the drywall.
Step One:
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame.
Step Two:
Determine the correct speaker
location in the ceiling.
Step Four:
Remove 4 phillips head screws
that attach speaker to frame.
Step Five:
Step Six:
Place the frame assembly in
the wall.
Loosen the three phillips head
screws on the frame, until the
locking tabs turn inward.
Step Nine:
Step Seven:
Step Eight:
Reinstall speaker in frame,
using 4 phillips head screws.
Screw down each of the three
phillips head screws. The tabs
will swivel into place and
secure the unit to the rear
surface of the drywall.
Connect the speaker wires to
the speaker.
Step Ten:
Replace the metal grille.
Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille
FM Series loudspeakers can be
painted to match any style of
decor. If you wish to change
their color, the satin finish on
the grille and frame will func-
tion as a primer coat. Before
painting install the paint guard
(in the assembly kit) securely
into the recess in the baffle.
This will protect the speaker
components and baffle from
paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille perfora-
tions remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
Note: Gently remove the
acoustical blanket from the
back of the grille before paint-
ing. Reattach the acoustical
blanket after the paint has
dried.
Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from
either of the speakers, check
the following:
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
following:
If the system plays at low vol-
umes but shuts off as volume is
increased, check the following:
• Receiver/amplifier is on and a
source is playing.
• Check the “Balance” control on
your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions 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 require-
ments of your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier,
in-wall room volume control and
speakers. Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions 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.
If there is low bass output,
check the following:
• Make sure the connections to
the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polarity
(+ and –).
Specifications
SYSTEM
FM52
FM62
FM65C
Frequency Response (–6dB):
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*:
Sensitivity:
50Hz – 20kHz
40Hz – 20kHz
45Hz – 20kHz
40 watts
88dB
50 watts
90dB
50 watts
90dB
Impedance:
Crossover Frequency:
Woofer:
8 ohms nominal
6kHz
5-1/4"
8 ohms nominal
5kHz
6-1/2"
8 ohms nominal
7kHz
6-1/2"
Tweeter:
Outside Dimensions (HxW):
1" titanium
11 x 7-1/2 inches
280 x 190mm
1" titanium
13 x 7-1/2 inches
330 x 190mm
1" titanium
8-1/8 inches (dia.)
206mm (dia.)
SYSTEM
Frequency Response (–6dB):
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*:
Sensitivity:
FM82
FM8SUB
35Hz – 20kHz
32Hz – 300Hz
60 watts
88dB
8 ohms
5kHz
8"
120 watts
88dB
8 ohms
300Hz
8"
Impedance:
Crossover Frequency:
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Outside Dimensions (HxW):
1" titanium
15-1/8 x 11 inches
385 x 280mm
N/A
11-13/16 x 11-13/16 inches
300 x 300mm
Occasional refinements may be
made to existing products with-
out notice, but will always meet
or exceed original specifications
unless otherwise stated.
*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.
Declaration of Conformity
We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the products described
in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 50 081-1/1992
JBL Incorporated
EN 50 082-1/3.1995
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1-800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)
1996 JBL, Incorporated.
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