JBL NORTHRIDGE EC35 - Manual

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CROSSOVER NETWORK
351615-001
HIGH-FREQUENCY
TRANSDUCER
338035-001
LOW-FREQUENCY
TRANSDUCERS
351770-001
MIDRANGE
TRANSDUCER
351771-001
YEL/BLK
YEL
WHT/BLK
WHT
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
ORN/BLK
ORN
GRN/BLK
GRN
JBL Northridge EC35
JBL Loudspeaker Troubleshooting/Repair Tips
Most customers prefer to do simple loudspeaker repairs themselves. By following the steps below, a majority of loudspeakers can be returned to
their original factory performance with minimum effort. Choose the example that best describes the problem you are experiencing.
Problem 1: No sound or distorted sound from one loudspeaker in a pair (or set)
Connect the dead/distorting loudspeaker to a different amplifier channel (one that had a functioning loudspeaker connected to it). If it functions
normally, the problem is not loudspeaker-related. If the loudspeaker still makes no sound or sounds distorted, a wire may have become loose
or disconnected, the network (also known as a crossover) may be defective, the drivers (woofer, tweeter, etc.) may be defective or, in very rare
cases, all may be defective.
Refer to the exploded view below. The network is a small circuit board found on the inside of the terminal cup, or mounted to an inside wall of the
enclosure. It sends low-frequency sounds to the woofer, high-frequency sounds to the tweeter and, if applicable, mid-frequency sounds to the
midrange driver. Make sure all wires are secure and connected. Look for components on the network that look burnt, “bulged,” or abnormal. If
everything looks normal, connect the network to the drivers from another matching loudspeaker. MAKE SURE you attach the correct wires to each
driver – mid- and low-frequency sounds can damage the tweeter! If there is still no sound or distorted sound, the network is defective. If there is
clean undistorted sound, the drivers are defective.
Problem 2: No sound or distorted sound from one or more (but not all) drivers in an enclosure
Remove the problem driver(s) from the enclosure and make sure all wires are secure and connected. If they are, proceed with the following test:
Woofer or midrange driver – Connect the driver’s + and – input terminals directly to the loudspeaker wires from your receiver/amplifier and play
some music at a reasonable volume. If the driver now sounds normal (produces a clean, undistorted sound), the network is most likely defective.
Tweeter – Replace the tweeter with a functioning tweeter from another loudspeaker. If the tweeter now functions normally (produces clean,
undistorted sound), the original tweeter is defective. If the replacement tweeter also sounds distorted or produces no sound, the network is
most likely defective.
Problem 3: Loudspeakers distort, rattle or pop at higher volumes
This is usually NOT a loudspeaker problem. Common causes are too much power (playing the loudspeakers too loud and causing them to distort),
an amplifier with not enough power (the amplifier can’t produce the required volume without distorting), excessive equalization (turning the tone
controls too far clockwise, and/or engaging the loudness/bass boost button on your receiver) or some combination of the above. If only one
loudspeaker is exhibiting the problem, and you’re confident that it’s not caused by too little power/too much power/excessive equalization, see
solutions for Problems 1 and 2.
WIRING DIAGRAM
ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO.
1. Outer Carton (Black) 1 351607-001
(Beech) 351607-002
(Cherry) 351607-003
2. Owner’s Manual 1 350038-002
3. End Pad 2 351608-001
4. Bump-On Foot 4 330104-001
5. Warranty Card 1 338322-001
6. Tweeter 1 338035-001
7. Tweeter Gasket 1 339527-001
8. Tweeter Faceplate 1 350129-001
9. Woofer 2 351770-001
10. Trim Ring (woofer) 2 351772-001
11. Grille 1 351613-001
12. Port Tube 1 350065-001
13. Terminal Cup 1 351317-001
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO.
14. Screw (tweeter) 2 905402-010
MS PHH H/L 6-19 x 5/8 ZNC
15. Screw (tweeter faceplate, midrange) 8 908302-012
PB, HXS, #6 x 3/4 ZNC
16. Screw (term cup/xover) 8 882-41110-12
6 x 3/4, PAN, PH, PB, BLK ZINC, LCS
17. Screw (woofer) PB, HXS, #8 x 3/4 ZNC 8 903802-012
18. Tweeter Hold-Down Bar 1 338059-001
19. Crossover Network 1 351615-001
20. Trim Ring (midrange) 1 351769-001
21. Midrange 1 351771-001
22. Grille Retainer (Black mdl) 4 333249-001
(Beech/Cherry mdls) 333249-003
23. Logo (cabinet) 1 350542-001
24. Flower Pot, Plastic 1 351939-001
25. Shorting Straps (set) 1 CS06-6
Note: A Phillips screwdriver and Allen wrench (hex key) 7/64" and 5/32" sizes are required to service this product