JBL PSW1200 Speaker
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1. Since the low frequencies produced by your PSW subwoofer are non directional the placement of your subwoofer is not critical You may place it under an end table next to the wall next to TV anywhere you would like However the closer the subwoofer is to walls the more bass will be realized Corner placement will result in maximum bass output UBL Use the POLARITY switch to maintain proper acoustic summation with the main speakers Listen to your PSW subwoofer and main speakers with the switch on 0 then listen to the same material with the switch on 180 Decide which way sounds better and leave the switch in this position You should repeat this procedure if you move your PSW subwoofer to another part of the room ALC PROTECTION CIRCUITRY Your PSW series amplifier has a built in Automatic Level Control circuitry that comes on automatically when subjected to high input signal levels It helps to protect the subwoofer driver from being damaged by accidental mis use assuring you of many years of excellent performance GENERAL CARE Use a damp cloth for cleaning your PSW subwoofer cabinet Do not use detergents or other cleaners TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE Your PSW subwoofers should only be serviced by an authorized JBL repair station Woofers are replaceable by repair station only Do not remove the amplifier from the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Before seeking service for2. by turning volume knob clockwise until you find a setting that is pleasing to you Figure 3 Speaker Level Output Connection Discrete Output High Current Powered Subwoofer Z AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 120VAC 60Hz O 2A LR 104580 Satellite Speakers CROSSOVER FREGUENCY Use the crossover freguency knob to adjust the upper end of the subwoofer s frequency response The crossover control determines the highest frequency your subwoofer will reproduce It allows a seamless transition from subwoofer to satellite speakers When using small satellite speakers without much low end you want the crossover frequency more toward the upper end 150 Hz to fill in the sound your satellites can t reproduce When using larger main speakers a setting more towards the 90 Hz end gives a smoother transition from your PSW subwoofer to your main speakers Experiment until you find a setting that meets your satisfaction Your PSW subwoofer turns itself off internally For extended periods of non use i e vacations etc you may wish to unplug the PSW subwoofer PLACEMENT CAUTION Do not place your PSW subwoofer next to heaters furnaces or any other heat sources Be sure not to pinch or compress the power cord
3. receiver has a single RCA output for sending the signal to the subwoofer connect it to both R 8 L input jacks by using a y adapter not included Many stereo large screen T V s have stereo R 8 L RCA jacks for sending the signal to external audio equipment Your subwoofer connects to these using both the R 8 L input jacks See Fig 1 UBL Speaker Level Input from amplifier Use these inputs when connecting to the speaker out Speaker mains of your recelver T V source amplifier Run speaker wires from the speaker output terminals usually coded red and black on the rear of your recelver T V source amplifier to the red and black input terminals labeled Speaker Level Input from amplifier on the PSW subwoofer See Fig 2 Preparing the speaker level hookup wire Your JBL dealer can recommend suitable cables or you can buy wire at most hardware stores High quality connectors and cable offer consistent performance that does not deteriorate over time We recommend 16 AWG two conductor insulated wire as a minimum size If your PSW subwoofer is more than 30 feet 10 m from your receiver T V source amplifier use larger diameter wire Making the speaker level hookup 1 First measure the distance from your receiver T V source amplifier to your PSW subwoofer 2 Next make two hookup wires this length 3 Strip off 3 8 of insulation from both ends of each conductor wire 4 Twist each set o
4. thinner alcohol or other volatile agent and avoid spraying an insecticide near the unit For Customers in the UK Your unit is supplied with the flex which will have either two or three wires so the following items should be observed to guarantee safety TWO CORE FLEX IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing e Acoustically Optimized JBL loudspeakers Their highly Enclosure Optimized to accurate uncolored and balanced produce an extended and level sound character will greatly bass response increase your enjoyment of recorded music We build JBL speakers with careful attention to detail using only the highest quality materials They will provide many years of excellent performance Our PSW Series rivals the performance of more expensive powered subwoofers It gives you remarkably accurate and pleasing sound reproduction Amplified Subwoofer Your PSW Series subwoofer has both line le
5. this way ensures that both channels will be in phase that is working together not in opposition CAUTION Never attach inputs to both line level and speaker level inputs of the same channel at the same time OUTPUTS Your subwoofer has a speaker output terminal block to enable the signal to be sent to your main speakers or satellites Your PSW subwoofer can use the signal from your receiver T V source amplifier to produce the low bass while passing the unaltered signal source to the external speakers Speaker Level Output to external speakers Hook up the external speakers using two conductor insulated wire following UBL the same procedure described under Speaker Level Input Connect the red terminal of the PSW subwoofer to the red terminal of the external speaker and the black to black Connecting the external speakers this way ensures that they will be in phase that is working together not in opposition Connecting the speakers out of phase won t damage them but will result in less bass and poor imaging See Fig 3 NOTE Connecting your satellite speakers through your PSW subwoofer won t change their impedance LEVEL NOTE When first setting up your PSW subwoofer set the Volume control counter clockwise to Min minimum before plugging in the power cord Use the Volume knob to add the appropriate amount of bass to your main speaker output Increase the subwoofer level
6. PSW SERIES POWERED SUBWOOFERS OWNER S MANUAL PSW1000 PSW1200 Staple or clip your original bill of sale here V CAUTION 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 AG outlet is properly grounded Do not use an adapter plug with this product The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol The exclamation point within an eguilateral within an eguilateral triangle is intended to triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated presence of important operating and dangerous voltage within the product s maintenance servicing instructions in the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a literature accompanying the appliance risk of electric shock to persons GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS USE THE CORRECT AC VOLTAGE Connecting the unit to an outlet supplying a higher voltage may create a fire hazard HANDLE THE POWER CORD Do not disconnect the plug from the AC outlet by pulling the cord always pull the plug itself Pulling the cord may damage it If you do not intend to use your unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do not place furniture or other heawy objects on the cord and try to avoid dropping heawy objects upon it Also do not make
7. a knot in the power cord Not only may the cord be damaged it can also cause a short circuit with a conseguent fire hazard PLACE OF INSTALLATION Place the unit on a firm and level surface Avoid installing your unit under the following conditions e Moist or humid places e Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heating equipment e Extremely cold locations e Places subject to excessive vibration or dust e Poorly ventilated places Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the amplifier by placing objects over them otherwise the temperature inside the unit may rise possibly affecting its long term reliability UBL MOVING THE UNIT Before moving the unit be sure to pull out the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the inter connection cords with other units DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET To prevent shock hazard do not tamper with internal components for inspection or maintenance JBL does not guarantee against performance degradation resulting from any modification If water a hairpin or wire accidentally enters the unit immediately extract the plug from the AC outlet to prevent shock and consult an authorized JBL service station If you use the unit under this condition it may cause a fire or shock hazard CLEANING If the unit gets dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water and then with a dry cloth Never use benzene
8. f thin wires into a tightly bunched spiral 5 Now find a visual difference between the two conductors of each molded pair of speaker wire Figure 1 Line Level Input Connection Figure 2 Speaker Level Input Connection WSTOFELEGTRC HOUR Crossover AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 120VAC 60Hz 2A LR 104580 o DO NT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 120VAC 60Hz 2 LR 104580 o o These differences can be a different color wire copper or silver a strand of yarn in one conductor thin raised ribs on one part of the outer insulation or a printed marking on one of the insulators It doesn t matter which of the two strands of wire go to and on your receiver T V source amplifier and PSW sub woofer just be sure to connect both left and right hookup wires identically Push down on the button below the terminal and insert the wire through the hole For each channel connect the red terminal on the receiver T V source amplifier to the red or loudspeaker connection terminal on the PSW subwoofer and the black to the black or 5 Connecting the PSW subwoofer
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10. vel and speaker level stereo inputs for versatility and ease of use We ve also provided speaker output to let you hook up satellite speakers Adjustable level and crossover points let you balance the subwoofer with your main speakers e High Polymer Laminate Woofers Provide tight bass and well defined sound reproduction without harshness stridency or listener fatigue High Quality Active Equalization Amplifier Circuitry Integrating the acoustic and electronic systems into a single enclosure enable JBL engineers to employ an equalizer circuit that extends the bass response beyond the limitations of a small enclosure CONNECTIONS CAUTION Before making any connections to your subwoofer make sure the power to your entire system is OFF AC POWER First make sure the Volume Control on the rear panel of your PSW Subwoofer is in the minimum position Make all connections then plug the AC cord into a wall socket INPUTS Your PSW subwoofer has both line level and speaker level input connections Review your receiver T V source amplifier instruction manual to see which outputs your equipment provides then follow the appropriate instructions below Line Input Use the RCA phono input jacks labeled Line Input when conneciing from a line level device such as a pre amp crossover signal processor or when using any of the line level outputs on the rear of your receiver T V source amplifier If your
11. your PSW subwoofer please recheck all connections as outlined in this manual Verify that your AC wall power source is working properly by checking with another appliance UBL Specifications PSW1000 PSW1200 Amplifier Power RMS 100 Watts 120 Watts Low Frequency 10 12 Voice Coil Diameter 2 2 Cone Material High High Polymer Polymer Laminate Laminate Inputs Line Level Line Level amp Speaker amp Speaker Level Level Outputs Full Range Speaker Crossover Frequency 90 150 Hz 90 150 Hz Continuously Variable Freguency 30 Hz to 23 Hz to Response 6 dB 90 150 Hz 90 150 Hz External Dimensions Inches Height 11 1 2 13 1 2 Width 18 21 1 4 Depth 16 3 4 16 3 4 External Dimensions mms Height 292 mm 342 mm Width 457 mm 540 mm Depth 426 mm 426 mm Weight each 36 lbs 43 lbs 16 4 kg 19 5 kg Shipping Weight 42 lbs 49 Ibs 19 kg 22 3 kg ALC circuit defeated Determined by crossover setting JBL continually strives to improve its products New materials production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing models without notice as a routine expression of our design philosophy For this reason PSW Series loudspeakers may differ in some respect from their published specifications and descriptions but will always equal or exceed the original specifications unless otherwise stated 10 JBL Consumer Products Inc 80 Crossways Park West Woodbury NY 11797 8500 Balboa Blvd Northr
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