1. Introducció
This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your JBL Professional Control 23-1 Ultra-Compact Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speakers. Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install or operate the speakers to ensure safe and optimal performance.
Image 1.1: Front angled view of two JBL Professional Control 23-1 speakers.
The Control 23-1 is a two-way speaker designed for background and foreground music applications in various indoor and outdoor environments. It features a 3-inch woofer and a 1/2-inch PEI diaphragm tweeter, offering consistent sound dispersion.
2. Informació important de seguretat
Observe the following safety precautions to prevent damage to the speakers or injury to personnel:
- Llegeix les instruccions: Conserveu aquest manual com a referència futura.
- Compte amb les advertències: Seguiu totes les advertències del producte i de les instruccions d'ús.
- Instal·lació: Ensure speakers are securely mounted using appropriate hardware and techniques. Consult a qualified installer if unsure.
- Potència: Connect speakers to amplifiers with compatible power ratings. Overpowering can cause damage.
- Aigua i humitat: While weather-resistant, avoid direct exposure to extreme weather conditions or submersion.
- Neteja: Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners.
- Manteniment: No intenteu atendre aquest producte vosaltres mateixos. Consulteu tots els serveis a personal de servei qualificat.
3. Què hi ha a la caixa
Your JBL Professional Control 23-1 package should contain the following items:
- JBL Professional Control 23-1 Speakers (Pair)
- InvisiBall Mounting Hardware
- Guia d'instal·lació
4. Configuració
4.1 Opcions de muntatge
The Control 23-1 speakers feature built-in InvisiBall mounting hardware for versatile installation. An optional U-bracket is also available for specific mounting requirements.
Imatge 4.1: Lateral view of a speaker demonstrating the InvisiBall mounting system.
The InvisiBall system allows for flexible aiming of the speaker after installation. To adjust, loosen the InvisiBall screw, position the speaker, and then tighten the screw securely.
Imatge 4.2: Detallada view of the InvisiBall mounting mechanism.
4.2 Cablejat i connexions
The Control 23-1 speakers can be operated in a direct 8Ω setting or with the built-in 15 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap transformer. Ensure the correct setting is selected before connecting to an ampmés viu.
Image 4.3: Rear panel showing input terminals and transformer tap selector.
The rotary switch on the rear panel allows selection between 8Ω direct operation and various 70V/100V transformer tap settings. For 8Ω operation, ensure the switch is set to the '8Ω' position. For constant voltage systems, select the appropriate wattage tap (e.g., 3.7W, 7.5W, 15W) for your 70V or 100V line.
Image 4.4: Close-up of the transformer tap selector dial.
Connect speaker wires to the input terminals, ensuring correct polarity (positive to positive, negative to negative) from your ampmés viu.
5. Funcionament
5.1 Manipulació de potència
The Control 23-1 speakers have a power handling capacity of 50 Watts (100 Watt program). Ensure your amplifier's output power matches these specifications to prevent damage and ensure optimal sound quality.
5.2 Sortida d'àudio
Once properly connected and powered, the speakers will reproduce audio from your connected source. Adjust volume levels from your amplifier or audio source. Avoid operating at excessively high volumes for prolonged periods to prevent distortion and potential speaker damage.
6. Manteniment
The JBL Professional Control 23-1 speakers require minimal maintenance. Follow these guidelines:
- Neteja: Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the speaker enclosures. Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents, or excessive moisture.
- Inspecció: Periodically check mounting hardware for tightness and speaker cables for any signs of wear or damage.
- Protecció del medi ambient: While designed for outdoor use, protecting the speakers from extreme weather conditions when not in use can extend their lifespan.
7. Solució De Problemes
If you encounter issues with your Control 23-1 speakers, refer to the following common problems and solutions:
- Sense so:
- Comproveu totes les connexions dels cables des del amplifier als altaveus.
- Assegureu-vos el ampel lifier està encès i funciona correctament.
- Verify the correct input source is selected on your ampmés viu.
- Confirm the transformer tap switch on the speaker is set correctly (8Ω or appropriate voltage tap).
- So distorsionat:
- Reduce the volume level from your amplificador o font d'àudio.
- Check for damaged speaker cables or loose connections.
- Assegureu-vos el amplifier no s'està exagerant.
- So intermitent:
- Inspeccioneu totes les connexions per detectar si hi ha fluïdesa o corrosió.
- Check for damaged speaker wire.
If problems persist, contact JBL Professional customer support or a qualified service technician.
8. Especificacions
Key technical specifications for the JBL Professional Control 23-1 speakers:
| Característica | Especificació |
|---|---|
| Nom del model | CONTROL 23-1 |
| Tipus d'altaveu | Ultra-Compact Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker |
| Diàmetre del woofer | 3 Inches (woven fiberglass cone) |
| Diàmetre del Tweeter | 1/2 Inch (PEI diaphragm with fluid cooling) |
| Manipulació de potència | 50 Watts (Continuous Program Power: 100 Watts) |
| Impedància nominal | 8 ohms |
| Aixetes del transformador | 70V: 15W, 7.5W, 3.7W; 100V: 15W, 7.5W |
| Resposta de freqüència | 8 GHz (Note: This value seems unusually high for audio frequency response and may be a data entry error. Typical audio range is 20 Hz - 20 kHz.) |
| Dimensions (A x A x P) | 5.55" x 7.87" x 4.72" (141 mm x 200 mm x 120 mm) |
| Pes de l'article | 4.2 Pounds (1.9 kg) per speaker |
| Color | Negre |
| Material | Fiberglass, PEI |
| Tipus de muntatge | InvisiBall (built-in), U-bracket (optional) |
| Característica especial | Resistent a la intempèrie |
9. Garantia i Suport
9.1 Informació de la garantia
The JBL Professional Control 23-1 speakers come with a Limited Warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official JBL Professional weblloc per obtenir els termes i condicions detallats.
9.2 Atenció al client
For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty claims, please contact JBL Professional customer support. Contact information can typically be found on the JBL Professional weblloc web o a la documentació del producte.
