JBL SUB140P
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1. placing it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing putting your ears where the subwoofer would be placed and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO A RECEIVER OR PREAMP PROCESSOR WITH A LOW PASS FILTERED DEDICATED SUBWOOFER OUTPUT Receiver or Amplifier R LINE 7 ZN 7 es a SUBWOOFER QE po ks O o Mauw LFE OUT f To _ _ E _ _ _ _ Mono RCA Cable SUB140P included Subwoofer Receiver or BREAN ees es E Se Amplifier OUTPUTS LFE SUB140P Mono RCA Cable SUB140P included Subwoofer Mono RCA Cable not included eee OPERATING THE SUBWOOFER TURNING THE SUBWOOFER ON AND OFF Set the subwoofer s Power switch to the On position e f the subwoofer s Power On Mode switch is set to Auto the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and it will go into Standby mode after it has received no audio signal for 20 minutes The subwoofer s LED will glow green when the subwoofer is on and will glow red when the subwoofer is in Standby e f the Power On Mode switch is set to On the subwoofer will remain on at all times The subwoofer s LED will glow green If you will not be using the2. JBL by HARMAN SUB140P 140 Watt 8 200mm Powered Subwoofer THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS JBL PRODUCT Your new JBL SUB140P 140 watt powered subwoofer incorpo We re confident that this JBL subwoofer will provide every note of rates an 8 200mm down firing cone transducer and a built in enjoyment that you expect and that when you think about pur high performance 140 watt amplifier that deliver the powerful chasing additional audio equipment for your home car or office dynamic and accurate low frequency performance that makes you will once again choose JBL products your film Soundtracks and music come alive And with line level and LFE inputs adjustable crossover and phase controls and This quick start guide contains all the information you need to set automatic turn on off the SUB140P is also simple to connect up connect and adjust your new subwoofer For more in depth and set up information go to our Web site www jbl com INCLUDED ITEMS 1X QUICK START GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other app
3. aratus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time A 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug has become damaged when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus when the appa ratus has been exposed to rain or moisture when the apparatus does not operate normally or the apparatus has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no o
4. bjects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains discon nect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture IMPORTANT THE SUBWOOFER REQUIRES PROPER VENTILATION AND IS NOT TO BE USED IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS O O GREEN ON 0 n Stand by qe STANDBY LED CROSSOVER Crossover Control l N 50 Hz 200 PHASE Phase Switch T h POWER ON MODE Mode Switch O Eo LEVEL Subwoofer P Level Control a oe Line Level In LFE Connector Line Level In L R Connectors J E151553 r Power Switch Power Cord On Standby LED When
5. he low frequencies where subwoofers operate when installing a subwoofer within the limited Front Left Front Right confines of a room the reflections standing waves and absorptions generated within Speaker Speaker Speaker the room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system As a result the specific location of the subwoofer in the room does become important to the amount and quality of bass that is produced For example placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in the room placing it in a corner 1 generally will maximize amount of bass in the room However corner placement can also increase the destructive effect of standing waves on bass performance This effect can vary depending on the listening position some listening positions may yield very good results while others may have far too much or too little bass at certain frequencies In many rooms placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right speak Surround Left Righ ers 2 can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that Speaker a a of the left and right speakers In some rooms the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer behind the listening position 8 We strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location for your subwoofer One way you can determine the best location for the sub woofer is by temporarily
6. onnector This input bypasses the subwoofer s internal crossover circuitry so use it only with a receiver or processor sub woofer output that has been low pass filtered If your receiver or processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low pass filtered use the subwoofer s Line Level In L R Connectors see below instead Use the supplied mono RCA cable purple connectors to connect the Line Level In LFE connector to the dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver or preamp processor Line Level In L R Connectors These inputs pass through the subwoof er s built in crossover Use them if your receiver or preamp processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low pass filtered Power Switch Set this switch in the On position to turn the subwoofer on The subwoofer will then be in On or Standby mode depending on the setting of the Power On Mode switch Power Cord After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual plug the power cord into an ac tive unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the subwoofer DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components PLACING THE SUBWOOFER The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical position relative to the other speakers in the system While it is true that in general our ears do not hear directional sounds at t
7. r in the room Power On Mode Switch When this switch is set in the Auto posi tion and the Power switch is set to On the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and will enter the Standby HARMAN Northridge CA USA Designed and engineered in USA Made in PR C This dev complies with Part 15 of the te Operati s subject to the following two conditions 1 This devi vce he Pala use harmful inte erence and he a cept any in neludin A inte rfer Sinat ayc eines ined aeration This Class B digital apparatus S rompio ies with Can one TEENE O eil num rique de la classe B est confor Cet appar NMB 003 du Canada This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation A 1 DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT POUR PR VENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE EVITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA PLUIE OU A L HUMID mode when it has gone without receiving an audio signal for 20 minutes When this switch is set in the On position the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal Subwoofer Level Control Use this control to adjust the subwoofer s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume Line Level In LFE C
8. s properly in phase with the satel lite speakers the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact and percussive sounds like drums piano and plucked strings will sound more lifelike The best way to set the Phase switch is to listen to music that you know well and to set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS Low frequency iransducer 8 200mm cone down firing Enclosure type Ported down firing 140 watts 32Hz 200Hz 6dB Volume level crossover frequency phase RCA line level and LFE inputs 120V 60Hz US 220V 230V 50Hz 60Hz EU lt 1W 8mA 120V standby 300w 2 5A 120V peak 18 14 16 x 14 x 14 478mm x 365mm x 365mm 22 Ib 10kg Amplifier power Frequency response Audio controls Connections Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight www jol com JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Part No 950 0330 001 Rev A www jbl com
9. subwoofer for an extended period for instance if you re going on vacation set the Power switch to the Off position SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS CROSSOVER CONTROL NOTE The Crossover control functions only when you are using the Line Level In L R connectors The CROSSOVER Line Level In LFE connector bypasses the subwoof er s built in crossover and the Crossover control The Crossover control adjusts the subwoofer s built in crossover between 50Hz and 200Hz The higher you set the Crossover control the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more 50 Hz 200 its bass will overlap that of the satellite speakers This adjustment helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the satellites for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations To set the Crossover control listen for the smoothness of the bass If the bass seems too strong at certain frequencies try a lower Crossover con trol setting If the bass seems too weak at certain frequencies try a higher Crossover control setting SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS VOLUME Use the Subwoofer Level control to set the subwoofer s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume Once you have balanced the subwoofer s volume with that of the other speakers in your system you shouldn t have to change it SUBWOOFER LEVEL Notes on Se
10. the Power On Mode switch is in the Auto position this LED indicates whether the subwoofer is in the On or Standby state e When the LED glows green the subwoofer is turned on e When the LED glows red the subwoofer is in the Standby mode When the Power switch is set to Off the LED will not light up no matter what setting the Power On Mode switch is in Crossover Control This control determines the highest frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds The higher you set the Cross over control the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will overlap that of the satellite soeakers This adjust ment helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the satellites for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations NOTE The Crossover control functions only when you are using the Line Level In L R connectors The Line Level In LFE connector bypasses the subwoofer s built in crossover and Crossover control Phase Switch This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite soeakers the sound waves from the satellites could partially cancel out the sound waves from the subwoofer reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of all the speakers relative to each othe
11. tting Subwoofer Volume e Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When set ting the subwoofer volume listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a middle ground volume level that works for both MIN MAX e f your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet you may want to place it in a different location Placing the subwoofer in a corner will tend to increase its bass output while placing it away from any walls or corners will tend to lessen its bass output CARAN HARMAN Consumer Inc Kaia 3500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2011 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved English JBL by HARMAN SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS PHASE The Phase switch determines whether the subwoofer driver s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite soeakers the sound waves from the satellites could partially cancel out the waves from the sub woofer reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends PHASE in part on the placement of all the speakers relative to each other in the room E REVERSE Although in most cases you should leave the Phase switch in the Normal position there is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase switch When the subwoofer i
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