JBL HTPS300 Subwoofer
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1. Standby On Mode Procedure LED Status LED Status Off Power switch off Off Off On Power switch on and play program material Off On Standby Simply turn off your receiver processor The HT PS300 will On Off turn off after approximately five minutes The subwoofer will turn on when your receiver processor begins playing again Output Level Output 0 10 Level Output o 0 10 Crossover Frequency The Crossover Frequency adjustment determines the highest frequency the HT PS300 will reproduce It allows a seamless transition from the subwoofer to the Phase The Phase switch is used to adjust the relative polarity of the subwoofer Listen to your HT PS300 subwoofer and main speakers with the switch in the 0 position then listen to the same material with the io me N oe D satellite speakers Experiment with this adjustment to find the crossover frequency that sounds best with your speakers switch set to 180 Decide which sounds better and leave the switch in this posi tion Repeat this procedure if you change the location of the subwoofer Note When the THX Normal switch is set to THX the output control is bypassed Output level is then adjusted at the THX processor Note When the THX Normal switch is set to THX the internal crossover is bypassed Crossover frequency is then adjusted at the THX processo2. Normal Mode If your surround processor f Output Crossover receiver does not contain a Level On e e Frequency subwoofer crossover AOP Oe Receiver Amplifier Stby 0 10 50Hz 120Hz Subwoofer Input Output Out THX EY al Phase Line Level Line 180 Input Note Some receivers High Level c a processors have a mono Inputs subwoofer output In this H Z z H ayn i i case you must use a Y x 5 High Level O o connector not included in Outputs order to maximize the sub T 7 T woofer s performance Li Ca Receiver Amplifier High Level Front Speakers If your receiver does not Left Right have subwoofer outputs Crossover 7 Frequency Input Output THX Controls Bypassea Line Level Input High Level Inputs High Level Outputs Left Right Front Speaker Front Speaker Operation The HT PS300 contains a signal sensing auto turn on off circuit This feature will automatically turn the subwoofer on when you turn your system on and begin playing any program material The subwoofer will return to standby when no signal is received for approximately 5 minutes The power switch is for vacation use only
3. 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 13 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean ing Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time 15 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali fied service personnel under the following conditions a The power
4. alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The prod uct may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manu facturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instruc tions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only when and as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
5. and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should Important Safety Precautions never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 9 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat If placed near an amplifier check with the manufacturer for applicability 10 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit con tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug
6. supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the product or c The product has been exposed to rain or water or d The product does not operate normally when following the operat ing instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other con trols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation or e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged or f The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 19 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter mine that the product is in proper operating condition 22 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qua
7. JBL HT PS300 Powered Subwoofer simple set up guide thank VOU for choosing JBL For over 50 years JBL has been involved in every aspect of musical and film recording and reproduction from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home car or office We re confident that the JBL loudspeaker you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home car or office you will once again choose JBL Please take a moment to complete the enclosed profile card It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that meet your needs and expectations JBL Consumer Products read first RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided Make certain that the AC outlet is properly grounded Do not use an adapter plug with this product 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
8. lified service personnel Part No JBLULA 6 96 one Speaker Placement The ideal placement for the HT PS300 is along the wall where the front speakers are installed Because of the side firing design of the sub woofer it is recommended that the woofers be placed in a corner at least six inches away from the side walls Since the HT PS300 is video shielded it may be placed in proximity to a television monitor if desired Front view Top view two Hookup Line Level Inputs THX Mode If your surround processor Output Crossover se Level Fi receiver is THX certified or ee a a o One eta AEN contains a subwoofer a OS 7 crossover O Receiver Processor Stby s 0 10 50Hz 120Hz Subwoofer Out Input Output THX Goo e e m Phase Line Level Line 180 Input High Level Note When the THX Normal Inputs O O switch is set to THX the 7 7 7 internal crossover and output 1 1 High Level level control are bypassed uis O 0 Lpa Lp To continue enjoying THX Receiver Processor Sub 1 Sub 2 quality bass response in a Subwoofer Input Output Input Output Out THX THX very large room two or more gees oe HT PS300 subwoofers may be connected in series For every 3000 cu ft of room volume it is recommended that you use one HT PS300
9. ncy to a lower frequency Specifications Amplifier Power 200 watts Dual 12 with polymer laminated cones Inputs THX and normal line level high level Outputs High level Crossover Frequency Normal and High Level Inputs 50Hz 120Hz continuously adjustable Frequency Response Determined by crossover setting 25Hz crossover point Dimensions HxWxD 21 3 4 x 21 x 21 Occasional refinements may 552 x 533 x 533mm be made to existing products Weight without notice but will always 67 lbs 30 5 kg meet or exceed original speci fications unless otherwise stated BL Y zo s G a YEN JBL Consumer Products 80 Crossways Park West Woodbury NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 1 800 336 4JBL 4525 USA only 1996 JBL Incorporated JBL is a registered trademark of JBL Incorporated Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Printed in Canada 12 96 Part No HTPS3000M H A Harman International Company
10. r Troubleshooting If there is no output from the subwoofer check the following e System is on and a source is playing e The HT PS300 is plugged in and Power is on e If you are using the THX input make sure the THX Normal switch is set to THX e If you are not using the THX input make sure the THX Normal switch is set to Normal e If you are using the High Level Inputs check all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the subwoofer Make sure all wires are connected and that none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured e Adjust the Output Level control e Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier If there is low bass output check the following e Make sure that the sub woofer is plugged into a live electrical outlet and the Power is on e If you are using the High Level Inputs make sure the connections to the left and right High Level Inputs have the correct polarity and e Adjust the Crossover Frequency e Adjust the Output Level control e Change the setting on the Phase switch If you are hearing midrange frequencies such as voices through the subwoofer check the following e When using the THX mode make sure the subwoofer crossover is activated on your processor receiver e When using the Line Level or High Level Inputs adjust the Crossover Freque
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