JBL Ms8 User Guide

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Though you can leave the MS-8 RF remote control unmounted, JBL supplies two mounting 
provisions to secure the remote, making it safe and convenient to operate. Since the remote 
operates via radio frequency, it is not necessary to aim the remote while using it. NOTE: You can 
also mount the remote to a convenient surface using a Velcro
® strip (not supplied), which allows 
you to remove the remote to change the battery.
Before mounting the remote
Remove its battery-protection strip by...

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Flush mounting
NOTE: Flush mounting is a custom-installation procedure that 
may require additional materials that are not supplied with the 
MS-8.
1. Find a suitable location with a flat surface that’s large enough 
    for the remote and has 1/2" (13mm) of clearance underneath.
2. Ensure that no hazards or wiring are underneath the 
    mounting surface.
3. Mark the cutout opening using the inside of the trim ring as a 
    template.
4. Cut the mounting surface just large...

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Volume Up and Down buttons:  Pressing either of these buttons at any time (except during the 
setup/calibration process) will display the MS-8’s  System Volume screen, allowing you to change 
the audio volume. The volume range is between –80dB and 0dB.
Navigation and select buttons:  Use the four navigation buttons (Up, Down, Left and Right) to navigate 
through the MS-8’s various setup and operation screens. The Select button selects or otherwise 
changes the...

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DISTRACTION WARNING: DO NOT SET UP YOUR MS-8 WHILE DRIVING. We recommend 
performing these setup procedures while parked at home or after pulling off the road into 
a	position 	that 	you 	are 	absolutely 	sure 	presents 	no 	risk. 	Always 	obey 	all 	traffic 	laws 	while	
driving.
Before you begin
IMPORTANT! The MS-8 will not pass an audio signal through to its outputs until 
you	have	configured	it	according	to	the	setup	procedure	described	below.	
The setup procedure...

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LANGUAGE SELECTION
The first time you power up the MS-8, the Language screen will appear on the display. This screen 
determines the language the MS-8 will use to display all of its setup, calibration and operation 
menus. When this screen appears, choose a language. The following languages are available: 
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and 
Finnish. 
NOTE: After the setup and calibration process, you can change...

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OUTPUT SETUP
Next, the MS-8 will display Xover Setup. During Xover Setup, you must tell 
the MS-8 which speakers are connected to the system, and you must select 
the crossover characteristics for all of the system’s speakers. Referring to the 
Configuration Chart that you filled out when you connected the MS-8 will make 
this process easy. During Xover Setup and Channel Selection, you must enter the 
information according to the specific sequence that the MS-8’s display presents.
A note...

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Subwoofer
1. Select Sub (for subwoofer).
2. The MS-8 will then display None, 1, 2 . Use the remote’s Up and Down navigation buttons 
    to highlight one of these options, and press the Select button to select it. Your audio 
    system’s subwoofer configuration determines which option you should select. 
For example, if you have one subwoofer being powered by one amplifier channel (either an 
outboard amplifier or an MS-8 amplifier channel), select 1 . If you have two subwoofers, each...

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Front speakers
1. The MS-8 will then display Xover Setup > Sub, Front. Select Front .
2. The MS-8 will then display Front , with the options 1 way, 2 way, and 3 way . These 
    options refer to the number of MS-8’s output channels that will be devoted to driving 
    your front speakers. 
Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to highlight one of these options, and 
press the Select button to select it. The configuration of your system’s front speakers 
determines your choice.
For example:...

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6. If in Step 2 you selected 2 way
a) The MS-8 will display Front Lo/Hi Xover . This screen enables you to choose the 
    crossover frequency between the front midrange and tweeter (or between a 
    separate midbass driver and a midrange/tweeter). Use the Left and Right navigation 
    buttons to display a frequency between 50Hz and 10kHz, and press the Select
    button to select it. If you’re using separate tweeters connected to the MS-8’s 
    amplifier or to an additional amplifier, we...

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NOTE: The available center-speaker, side-speaker and rear-speaker options will 
depend on the number of MS-8 channels that are available after you have set up 
the subwoofer and front speakers. For example, if you are using two subwoofer 
channels and three-way front speakers, then all eight of MS-8’s channels will have 
been allocated, and the only option that will be displayed for the center speaker 
(as well as the side and rear speakers) will be None . If you have...