JBL ES250PWCH
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1. Wireless g a sm A n e L R LFE Sub In Line In If your receiver processor does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS processor but has subwoofer outputs RECEIVER PROCESSOR SUB OUT Level Crossover Hz 50Hz 150Hz Wireless a EI A a o LFE L R Q Line In Ea NOTE If your receiver processor has only one sub out you may use either the L or R input OPERATION Power On Connect your signal source such as an A V receiver or preamplifier to the transmitter if using a wireless connection or to the sub woofer if using a wired connection Two single RCA cords are pro vided While you would ordinarily use the short cable to connect to the transmitter or the long one to connect to the subwoofer either cable can be used depending on proximity to the signal source There is no need or benefit gained from connecting the same source to both the transmitter and the subwoofer However you could con nect two separate sources to the subwoofer by utilizing both its wired and wireless connections Both signals will essentially be mixed and outputted by the subwoofer Plug your transmitter s if using a wireless connection and subwoofer s AC cord into a wall outlet Do not use the outlets on the back of the receiver for the sub woofer Initially set the Subwoofer Level Control to the min position Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch on the rear2. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect 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 products 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 maintenance 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 INTRODUCTION JBL ES150PW ES250PW Wireless Powered Subwoofers For more than 60 years
3. ES SERIES ES150PW ES250PW 230V OWNER S 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 a 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 apparatus 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 the 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 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
4. JBL audio equipment has been used in con cert halls recording studios and movie theaters around the world and has become the hands down choice of leading recording artists and sound engineers With the JBL ES Series innovative technologies such as titanium laminate dome tweeters Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal EOS wave guides and PolyPlas transducer reinforcement are available to you Enjoy In addition the ES150PW ES250PW s compact enclosure and wire less capability allow for easy integration into any residential environ ment Enjoy Unpacking the Subwoofer If you suspect damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use Included 1 x Owner s manual 1x Subwoofer 1x 230V AC cord for subwoofer SCHUKO plug 1x 230V AC cord for subwoofer UK plug 1x 5m Audio cable RCA RCA 1 x Transmitter module 1 x Power supply for transmitter 1 x 230V AC power cord for transmitter power supply SCHUKO plug 1 x 230V AC power cord for transmitter power supply UK plug 1 x 2m Audio cable RCA RCA 1 x Wall mount bracket for transmitter with two pan head M3 x 4 machine screws for attaching wall mount bracket to trans mitter 4 x Small round self adhesive feet to be attached on trans mitter s left side panel if transmitter is to be used vertically PLACEMENT Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated than installa
5. in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 61000 6 1 2001 Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group Inc Ch teau du Loir France 6 08 Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer Group Inc 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 EN 55020 2002 A1 2003 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 60065 2002 N Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group Inc Ch teau du Loir France 6 08 Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc HIM PRO SOUND COMES HOME Harman Consumer Group Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA www jbl com 2008 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Part No 406 000 05853 E H A Harman International Company
6. panel Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie soundtrack at a moderate level Auto On Standby Transmitter Wireless Connection Only The Status LED not shown will be lit in red when the unit is in Standby When the trans mitter receives an audio signal from the source it will immediately turn on and the LED will turn to blinking green or solid green RED STANDBY No signal detected transmitter off GREEN BLINKING Transmitter is on but has not established a link with the wireless sub GREEN SOLID Transmitter is on and has already established a link with the wireless sub The transmitter will automatically enter Standby mode after approxi mately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your system Subwoofer With the Power Switch in the ON position the Status LED on the top will remain lit to indicate the On Standby mode of the subwoofer RED STANDBY No signal detected Amp Off GREEN SUB ON Wired signal detected Amp On ORANGE SUB ON Wireless link with transmitter active The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode after approximately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your system The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a signal is detected During periods of normal use the Power Switch can be left on You may turn off the Power Switch for extended periods of nonoperation e g when you are away on vacation Getting Started Confirm that the Sta
7. e performance of any subwoofer system As a result specific location of the subwoofer becomes important and we strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location Placement will depend upon your room and the amount and quality of bass required for example whether or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite lt SUB L lt rieHT CHANNEL SPEAKER AREA I PRIMARY LISTENING Figure 1 This example shows the subwoofer positioned behind the right channel satellite speaker to re create the actual location of bass instruments in an orchestra and or add impact to movie sound tracks CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Rear Panel E z JBL Incorporated H A Harman International Company This area is designed to become guite warm Sub In during normal operation L o Q 2 Antenna Wireless B ID Code 2 A CAUTION I RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 PREVENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE EVITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE A AC 220 230V 50 60Hz 1A Off Crossover Power Power Switc
8. h Line Level Inputs LFE Input O Low Pass Selector Wireless Input Only O ID Code Selector O Crossover Adjustment Control O Subwoofer Level Volume Control Phase Switch O Wireless Antenna Transmitter O Transmitter Antenna O Transmitter Power Supply Input O Transmitter ID Code Selector Transmitter Sub Input SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Choose either Wireless or Wired connection then follow the appro priate instructions WIRELESS Connecting the Subwoofer for Wireless Applications SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT 1 Connect a subwoofer cable from the subwoofer or LFE output of your receiver to the Sub on the transmitter 2 Plug the transmitter module s power supply into the wall outlet and connect the included power cord to the transmitter Make sure the Transmitter Antenna D is extended upward 3 Set the ID code on the transmitter and subwoofer and O to the same position as described on page 6 When connected prop erly the LED on the top of the subwoofer will be orange 4 Set the Low Pass Selector to the Off position NOTE Some receivers have two subwoofer outputs In that case use either connector WIRED Connecting the Subwoofer for Wired Applications If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver processor with a low frequency effects LFE or subwoofer output SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT Crossover Hz 50Hz 150Hz
9. orks and high quality cordless phones It also allows for the transmission of high performance full spectrum sound to remote locations wirelessly Like all wireless devices the JBL wireless subwoofer s operating range may vary depending upon variables such as building con struction methods and materials atmospheric conditions and other sources of interference Please consult your JBL dealer or distribu tor or visit www jbl com for further information or assistance Wall Mounting the Transmitter Module NOTE The customer is responsible for the correct selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores that will ensure the proper and safe wall mounting of the transmitter MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove finger prints or to wipe off dust The grille may be gently vacuumed Stains may be removed with an aerosol cleaner following its instructions Do not use any solvents on the grille All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade periodically The frequency of maintenance depends on the metals 1 Insert the two M3 x 4 machine O involved in the connections atmospheric conditions and other screws through the wall bracket O factors but once per year is the minimum and into the rear of the transmitter O 2 O f dul h Q In the event that your subwoofer ever needs service contact your 00008 aS SNOWN local JBL dealer or visi
10. t www jbl com for a service center near you 2 Attach the transmitter module with wall bracket to the wall using suit able hardware and if necessary e ote wall anchors SPECIFICATIONS ES150PW ES250PW Frequency Response 27Hz 150Hz 25Hz 150Hz Amplifier RMS Power 300 Watts 400 Watts Amplifier Peak Dynamic Power 500 Watts 700 Watts Crossover Frequency 50Hz 150Hz 24dB octave continuously ajustable when activated Driver 250mm 10 PolyPlas Operating Range Up to 22m 75 depending upon conditions RF Operating Frequency 2 4GHz Subwoofer Dimensions 457mm x 337mm x 409mm H x W x D 18 x 13 1 4 x 16 1 8 Transmitter Dimensions 95mm x 124mm x 100mm H x W x D 3 3 4 x 4 7 8 x 3 15 16 Subwoofer Weight 17 7kg 39 Ib Transmitter Weight 0 2kg 0 5 Ib 50Hz 150Hz 24dB octave continuously ajustable when activated 300mm 12 PolyPlas Up to 22m 75 depending upon conditions 2 4GHz 502mm x 400mm x 454mm 19 3 4 x 15 3 4 x 17 7 8 95mm x 124mm x 100mm 3 3 4 x 4 7 8 x 3 15 16 19 5kg 43 Ib 0 2kg 0 5 Ib The Peak Dynamic Power is measured by recording the highest center to peak voltage measured across the output of a resistive load equal to minimum impedance of the transducer using a 50Hz sine wave burst 3 cycles on 17 cycles off Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer Group Inc 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France declare
11. the Subwoofer Level Control until you obtain a pleasing blend of bass Bass response should not over power the room but rather be adjusted so there is a harmonious blend across the entire musical range Many users have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume too loud adhering to the belief that a subwoofer is there to produce lots of bass This is not entirely true A subwoofer is there to enhance bass extending the response ofthe entire system so the bass can be felt as well as heard However overall balance must be maintained or the music will not sound natural An experienced listener will set the volume of the subwoofer so its impact on bass response is always there but never obtrusive Phase Control The Phase Switch determines whether the subwoofer speaker s pistonlike action moves in and out with the main speakers 0 or opposite the main speakers 180 Proper phase adjustment depends on several variables such as room size subwoofer placement and listener position Adjust the phase switch to maximize bass output at the listening position Crossover Adjustment The Crossover Adjustment Control determines the highest frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds If your main speakers can comfortably reproduce some low frequency sounds set this control to a lower frequency setting between 50Hz and 100Hz This will concentrate the subwoofer s efforts on the ultradeep bass sounds required by today s films and music If
12. tion of full range speakers it is essential that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the subwoofer to your system Should you have questions relating to your installation itis advisable to contact either your dealer or the JBL Customer Service Department for advice The ES150PW ES250PW s wireless capability makes it even easier to properly locate the subwoofer in your room The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer with its satellite speakers Setting the volume of the subwoofer in relationship to the left and right speakers is also of critical importance because it is essential that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system Setting the subwoofer s volume level too high will result in overpowering boomy bass Setting the volume level too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove useful It is generally believed by most audio authorities that low frequencies below 125Hz are nondirectional and therefore placement of a subwoofer within any listening room is not critical While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional the fact is that when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room reflections standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence th
13. tus LED on the transmitter is on red or green the Status LED on the subwoofer is on red orange or green and an RCA cable is connected from a source unit to either the LFE Input of the subwoofer or transmitter or L and R inputs on the sub woofer Play a CD or video Use a selection that has ample bass information If using a wireless connection the Status LED on the transmitter should be lit in solid green and the Status LED on the subwoofer should turn orange if connected wirelessly If the LED on the transmitter is blinking in green and the LED on the subwoofer is in red or green a wireless link has not been established between the transmitter and the subwoofer If connecting directly to the sub woofer without using the wireless link the Status LED on the sub woofer should be lit green If the LED on the subwoofer remains red check that the RCA cable from the source to subwoofer wired con nection or transmitter wireless connection is functioning properly and that it is fully inserted at both ends or that the Transmitter ID Code Selector and the Subwoofer ID Code Selector are set to the same channel Once you have a green or orange LED on the sub woofer turn your Subwoofer Level Control up halfway so that the knob indicator points up You should now be hearing bass informa tion coming from the subwoofer Adjust Level Set the overall volume control of the preamplifier or stereo to a comfortable level Adjust
14. you are using smaller bookshelf speakers that do not extend to the lower bass frequencies set the Crossover Adjustment control to a higher setting between 120Hz and 150Hz NOTE This control will have no effect if the LFE Input is used wired connection or if the Low Pass Selector is in the OFF position wireless connection If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS processor receiver the Low Pass Frequency is set by the proces sor receiver Consult your owner s manual to learn how to view or change this setting ID Codes In the unlikely event that you experience interference when operat ing the system or if you have more than one set of subwoofer trans mitters and receivers in operation you may change the channel in which the system operates On the transmitter module and the sub woofer there is a four position ID Code Selector and Simply set the selectors to one of the other positions The transmitter and subwoofer O and selectors must be set to the same position for the system to function correctly You can also set up a maximum of two subwoofers to be receiving from the same transmitter by set ting the channel selector on the transmitter and both of the sub woofers to the same channel A Word About Wireless Products The JBL ES150PW and ES250PW wireless subwoofers utilize advanced wireless transceivers operating in the 2 4GHz frequency band This is the same frequency band that is used for wireless home netw
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