JBL Stage 280C In Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide

Installation Guide for JBL models including: Stage 280C, Stage 2 Architectural Loudspeakers, Stage 280C In Ceiling Speaker, Stage 280C, In Ceiling Speaker, Speaker

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109SG250WL

Stage 2 Architectural Loudspeakers
Installation Guide
1.2 | 20221128 ©2022 Harman International

Overview
Supported Products
The following products are supported within this document.

In-Wall Models

Stage 250WL

2-way Dual 5.25" In-Wall

Stage 260W

2-way 6.25" In-Wall

Stage 280W

2-way 8" In-Wall

In-Ceiling Models

Stage 260C

2-way 6.25" In-Ceiling

Stage 260CDT

2-way 6.25" Dual Tweeter In-Ceiling

Stage 260CSA

2-way 6.25" Angled In-Ceiling

Stage 280C

2-way 8" In-Ceiling

Stage 280CSA

2-way 8" Angled In-Ceiling

Associated Accessories
There are several accessories available for new construction installations as well as square grille kits to change the appearance of the in-ceiling speakers.

Preconstruction Brackets

WB81

Pre-Construction Bracket for 8" In-Wall

WB61

Pre-Construction Bracket for 6" In-Wall

CB6SA

Pre-Construction Bracket for 6" Angled In-Ceiling

CB8SA

Pre-Construction Bracket for 8" Angled In-Ceiling

Square Grille Kits

SGK6

Square Grille Kit for 6" In-Ceiling

SGK8

Square Grille Kit for 8" In-Ceiling

Box Contents 1x Stage Architectural Loudspeaker 1x Zero Bezel Grille 1x Cutout Template 1x Quick Start Guide (This Document)

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Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT! Installation Precautions
Due to the nature of this product, there are several precautions to follow before installation can begin.
1. Allow sufficient clearance between the speaker and any insulation that may be in the wall cavity to avoid ignition should overheating occur.
1" (26mm) for Non-Flammable Materials
3" (78mm) for Flammable Materials
2. Ensure that all wire run inside of walls and ceiling meets or exceeds local fire codes for hidden wiring.
3. Determine wire lengths and select the proper gauge speaker wire to use based on the table under Wire Gauge by Distance.
4. Do NOT overtighten the dog legs when securing the speaker to surfaces as this may cause the speaker to come loose. If using a power screwdriver set it to the lowest settings.
5. Do NOT connect the speakers to an amplifier rated above the recommended amplifier power. Overdriving the speaker can cause an overheating condition increasing the risk of injury.
6. Do NOT connect the amplifier end of the wire until all speakers are wired and installed.
7. Determine and purchase any accessories such as preconstruction brackets before beginning the installation process. Refer to Associated Accessories for a list of available brackets.
8. Ensure that wall and ceiling board material is between ½" (13mm) and 2" (51mm) thick and capable of supporting the weight of the speaker.

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Installation
Before proceeding with the installation be sure and read through these instructions carefully and in full to ensure that the installation will be complete and accurate. Should at any time these instructions seem unclear, contact your dealer or customer support for assistance.
Preinstallation Preparations
While these architectural speakers have been designed to perform in a variety of environments, there are some guidelines to follow to ensure that you will be getting the best out of the speakers.
1. Read through the IMPORTANT! Installation Precautions before proceeding to ensure that all safety precautions have been met.
2. Determine a location for the speakers within the room and position on the wall and/or ceiling. Note that positioning them near boundaries such as other walls, ceilings, or floors with increase reflection that may have an adverse affect on the sound.
3. Determine wire lengths and select the proper gauge speaker wire to use based on the table under Wire Gauge by Distance.
4. Run all wires from the amplifier location to the speaker location so that they are available when the speaker is installed. Ensure that wires are not connected at the amplifier at this time.

5. For new construction ensure that all brackets are on hand and installed in the walls before installing the speakers. Install Pre-Construction brackets per instructions included with the brackets.
6. For existing walls and ceilings position the included cutout template onto the wall or ceiling and trace an outline onto the wall. Ensure that the template is equal distance from studs to allow for the XL-2 legs to fully extend. Use a stud finder if needed.

Cutout for

Speaker

A - ¾" (19 mm) minimum

7. Using a Drywall saw, cutout a section of the wall/ceiling in the confines of the trace for the cutout.

Wire Gauge by Distance
Distance/Length < 50ft (15m) 50ft (15m) ~ 100ft (30m) > 100ft (30m)

Wire Gauge 16-gauge 12-gauge 10-gauge

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Installing the Speakers
1. Follow the steps under Preinstallation Preparations that apply to the installation.
2. Set the XL-2 legs on the speaker to the installation position. Must be inside the frame of the speaker in order to install speaker into cutout.
XL-2 Leg inside frame of speaker
3. Attach the included safety wire to a stud inside the wall/ ceiling near the side of the speaker with the safety ring eyelet.
4. Pull wire through pre-construction bracket or hole in wall/ ceiling.
5. Strip ¼" (6.5mm) of insulation off each wire. 6. Starting with the negative terminal (black), gently press
down on each terminal, insert the wire, and release. Repeat for the positive (red) terminal. 7. Install the speaker into the cutout/bracket, hold firmly to wall, and tighten the screws for the XL-2 legs. CAUTION! Do NOT over tighten the screws as this can
strip the legs and cause the speaker to come loose from the wall/ceiling. 8. Install the grille onto the speaker by gently placing it over the speaker until the magnets click and pull the grille onto speaker.

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Specifications
In-Walls

Stage 250WL

Stage 260W

Stage 280W

1" (25mm) Aluminum dome High Frequency Transducer with High-Definition Imaging
(HDITM) horn

1" (25mm) Aluminum dome with High-Definition Imaging (HDITM) horn

Low Frequency Transducer

Dual 5.25" (130mm) Polycellulose cone woofer

6.5" (165mm) Polycellulose 8" (200mm) Polycellulose

cone woofer

Recommended Amplifier Power

20-120W RMS

20-100W RMS

20-120W RMS

Frequency Response

52Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis) 50Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis) 42Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis)

Sensitivity (2.83V@1m)

90dB

87dB

90dB

Nominal Impedance

8ohm

Crossover Frequency

2100Hz

1900Hz

1700Hz

Inputs

Nickel-plated spring-loaded Nickel-plated spring-loaded Nickel-plated spring-loaded

connectors

Grille Dimensions

H: 19.5in (496mm) x W 7.6in H: 13.3in (339mm) x W 8.5in H: 15.7in (400mm) x W 10.5in

(194mm)

(217mm)

(266mm)

Cutout Dimensions

H: 18.1in (460mm) x W: 6.4in H: 12.2in (311mm) x W: 7.2in H: 14.6in (372mm) x W: 9.4in

(162mm)

(184mm)

(238mm)

Mounting Depth

3.8in (96mm)

3.6in (92mm)

3.9in (98mm)

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In-Ceiling (Standard)

Stage 260C

Stage 280C

High Frequency Transducer
Low Frequency Transducer Recommended Amplifier Power Frequency Response Sensitivity (2.83V@1m) Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequency Inputs Grille Dimensions Cutout Dimensions Mounting Depth

1" (25mm) Aluminum dome with Acoustic Lens

6.5" (165mm) Polycellulose cone woofer 8" (200mm) Polycellulose cone woofer

20-100W RMS

20-120W RMS

50Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis)

42Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis)

87dB

90dB

8ohm

3000Hz

3400Hz

Nickel-plated spring-loaded connectors Nickel-plated spring-loaded connectors

Dia: 9.2in (233mm)

Dia: 10.8in (275mm)

Dia: 8in (203mm)

Dia: 9.6in (244mm)

3.9in (100mm)

4.3in (108mm)

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In-Ceiling (Special Use)

Stage 260CDT

Stage 260CSA

Stage 280CSA

High Frequency Transducer

Dual 3/4" (20mm) Aluminum dome with Acoustic Lens

Low Frequency Transducer

Dual VC 6.5" (165mm) Polycellulose cone woofer

Recommended Amplifier Power

20-75W RMS

Frequency Response

50Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis)

Sensitivity (2.83V@1m)

90dB

Nominal Impedance

8ohm

Crossover Frequency

2900Hz

Inputs

Nickel-plated spring-loaded connectors

Grille Dimensions

Dia: 9.2in (233mm)

Cutout Dimensions Mounting Depth

Dia: 8in (203mm) 4.2in (106mm)

1" (25mm) Aluminum dome with Acoustic Lens 6.5" (165mm) Polycellulose cone woofer
20-100W RMS
50Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis) 87dB 8ohm 2800Hz Nickel-plated spring-loaded connectors H: 9.8in (248mm) x W 9.8in (248mm) H: 8.6in (219mm) x W: 8.6in (219mm) 5in (127mm)

1" (25mm) Aluminum dome with Acoustic Lens 8" (200mm) Polycellulose cone woofer
20-120W RMS
42Hz-25kHz (-6dB on-axis) 90dB 8ohm 2900Hz Nickel-plated spring-loaded connectors H: 11.4in (289mm) x W 11.4in (289mm) H: 10.2in (260mm) x W: 10.2in (260mm) 5.4in (138mm)

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Installation Tools
Pre-Construction Brackets
JBLWB52

JBLWB61 (New) JBLWB81 (New)

JBLCB6SA

JBLCB8SA

Description
Products Supported

Rough-In Bracket for 5" In-Wall

Rough-In Bracket for 6" In-Wall

Rough-In Bracket for 8" In-Wall

Rough-In Bracket for Angled 6" InCeiling

Rough-In Bracket for Angled 8" InCeiling

250WL

260W

280W

260CSA

280CSA

Square Grille Kits

JBLSGK6

JBLSGK8

Description
Products Supported

Square White Paintable Grille Square White Paintable Grille

for 6" In-Ceiling

for 8" In-Ceiling

260C / 260CDT

280C

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Harman International Industries, Incorporated. 8500 Balboa Blvd, Northridge CA 91329 United States.
European Representative: Harman International Industries, Incorporated. EMEA Liaison Office, Danzigerkade 16G, 1013 AP Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
UK Business Address: Ground Floor, Westside 2, London Road, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9TD, United Kingdom.
© 2022 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries. Features, Specifications, and Appearance subject to change without notice. Part No. 950-0618-001

EN
Stage Architectural Loudspeakers
Quick Start Guide

Overview
This Quick Start Guide contains basic information on the Stage Architectural loudspeakers, important pre-installation steps, and important safety warnings about installation of this product. Read through this document in its entirety before proceeding with installation.
After reading this document visit the product page on the JBL Specialty Audio website for complete installation instructions for these products.

JBL.com/Specialty-Audio/

Supported Products
This document supports the following products.

In-Wall Models

Stage 250WL

2-way Dual 5.25" In-Wall

Stage 260W

2-way 6.5" In-Wall

Stage 280W

2-way 8" In-Wall

In-Ceiling Models

Stage 260C

2-way 6.5" In-Ceiling

Stage 260CDT

2-way 6.5" Dual Tweeter In-Ceiling

Stage 260CSA

2-way 6.5" Angled In-Ceiling

Stage 280C

2-way 8" In-Ceiling

Stage 280CSA

2-way 8" Angled In-Ceiling

Box Contents
1x Stage Architectural Loudspeaker 1x Zero Bezel Grille 1x Cutout Template 1x Quick Start Guide (This Document)

Associated Accessories
There are several accessories available for new construction installations as well as square grille kits to change the appearance of the in-ceiling speakers.

Preconstruction Brackets

CB6

Pre-Construction Bracket for 6" In-Ceiling

CB6SA

Pre-Construction Bracket for 6" Angled In-Ceiling

CB8

Pre-Construction Bracket for 8" In-Ceiling

CB8SA

Pre-Construction Bracket for 8" Angled In-Ceiling

WB52

Pre-Construction Bracket for 5" In-Wall

WB61

Pre-Construction Bracket for 6" In-Wall

WB81

Pre-Construction Bracket for 8" In-Wall

Square Grille Kits

SGK6

Square Grille Kit for 6" In-Ceiling

SGK8

Square Grille Kit for 8" In-Ceiling

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IMPORTANT! HARMAN International assumes no responsibility for improper installation of hardware or for any personal injuries or product damages resulting from improper installation or a fallen loudspeaker.
Read through this document and other documents associated with this product in their entirety and heed all warning before proceeding with the installation of these product(s).
IMPORTANT! Installation Precautions Due to the nature of this product, there are several precautions to follow before installation can begin.

1. Allow sufficient clearance between the speaker and any insulation that may be in the wall cavity to avoid ignition should overheating occur.
1" (26mm) for Non-Flammable Materials 3" (78mm) for Flammable Materials
2. Ensure that all wire run inside of walls and ceiling meets or exceeds local fire codes for hidden wiring.
3. Determine wire lengths and select the proper gauge speaker wire to use based on the table under Wire Gauge by Distance.
4. Do NOT overtighten the dog legs when securing the speaker to surfaces as this may cause the speaker to come loose. If using a power screwdriver set it to the lowest settings.

5. Do NOT connect the speakers to an amplifier rated above the recommended amplifier power. Overdriving the speaker can cause an overheating condition increasing the risk of injury.
6. Do NOT connect the amplifier end of the wire until all speakers are wired and installed.
7. Determine and purchase any accessories such as preconstruction brackets before beginning the installation process. Refer to Associated Accessories for a list of available brackets.
8. Ensure that wall and ceiling board material is between ½" (13mm) and 2" (51mm) thick and capable of supporting the weight of the speaker.

Wire Gauge by Distance

Distance/Length < 50ft (15m) 50ft (15m) ~ 100ft (30m) >100ft (30m)

Wire Gauge 16-gauge 12-gauge 10-gauge

Part No. 950-0610-001

References

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