JBL PSW-D115 (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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4) If your receiver/ampli-
fier has preamp output
jacks and main input
jacks for the left, center
and right channels, or
you have a separate
preamp/processor and
power amplifier.
jacks and main input
jacks for the left, center
and right channels, or
you have a separate
preamp/processor and
power amplifier.
This method of hookup can
offer the highest level of
performance for your
complete loudspeaker system.
The PSW-D115 incorporates a
variable high-pass crossover
in addition to a variable low-
pass crossover. When hooked
up as shown, the subwoofer
offer the highest level of
performance for your
complete loudspeaker system.
The PSW-D115 incorporates a
variable high-pass crossover
in addition to a variable low-
pass crossover. When hooked
up as shown, the subwoofer
will limit the low-frequency
information that is returned
to your receiver/amplifier.
Your receiver/amplifier does
not need to waste valuable
power reproducing the low
frequencies. In addition,
since no low-frequency
information is being sent
to your main loudspeakers,
they are able to reproduce
mid and high frequencies
with greater clarity.
information that is returned
to your receiver/amplifier.
Your receiver/amplifier does
not need to waste valuable
power reproducing the low
frequencies. In addition,
since no low-frequency
information is being sent
to your main loudspeakers,
they are able to reproduce
mid and high frequencies
with greater clarity.
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
MAIN SPEAKER OUTPUT
LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
RIGHT
+ –
RIGHT
LOUDSPEAKER
LEFT
+ – – +
– +
LEFT
LOUDSPEAKER
PRE
OUT
OUT
MAIN
IN
Phase
0
180
+
+
+
+
+
+
High
Pass
60
180
120
90
150
Low
Pass
60
180
120
90
150
Off
On
Power
Direct
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O
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C
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SPKR In
L
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SPKR Out
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Operation
Power
When the unit is plugged in
and power is on and no signal
is received, the LED on the
front of the unit will turn red.
When a signal is present, the
LED will turn green. Note:
It will take several minutes
for the LED to turn from green
to red after the input signal
to the subwoofer is removed.
Due to JBL’s unique, high-
efficiency digital-amplifier
design, power consumption is
minimal when the subwoofer
is not receiving a signal. Of
course, the subwoofer can be
turned off, whenever desired.
and power is on and no signal
is received, the LED on the
front of the unit will turn red.
When a signal is present, the
LED will turn green. Note:
It will take several minutes
for the LED to turn from green
to red after the input signal
to the subwoofer is removed.
Due to JBL’s unique, high-
efficiency digital-amplifier
design, power consumption is
minimal when the subwoofer
is not receiving a signal. Of
course, the subwoofer can be
turned off, whenever desired.
Low-Pass Control
The low-pass control deter-
mines 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 – 100Hz. This will
concentrate the subwoofer’s
efforts on the ultradeep bass
sounds required by today’s
films and music. If you are
using smaller bookshelf
speakers that do not extend to
the lower bass frequencies, set
the low-pass crossover control
to a higher setting, between
120Hz – 180Hz.
mines 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 – 100Hz. This will
concentrate the subwoofer’s
efforts on the ultradeep bass
sounds required by today’s
films and music. If you are
using smaller bookshelf
speakers that do not extend to
the lower bass frequencies, set
the low-pass crossover control
to a higher setting, between
120Hz – 180Hz.
High
Pass
Pass
60
180
120
90
150
Low
Pass
Pass
60
180
120
90
150
High-Pass Control
• If you hooked up your sub-
woofer as shown in Hookup 4
on page 5, you also have
the capability of adjusting
the high-pass frequency.
The high-pass control
determines the frequency at
which the main speakers
will start reproducing
sounds. If your main speak-
ers can comfortably repro-
duce some low-frequency
sounds, also set this
control to a lower frequency
setting, between 50Hz –
100Hz. This will concentrate
the subwoofer’s efforts to
the ultradeep bass sounds,
while your main speakers
continue to reproduce the
mid-bass information. If you
on page 5, you also have
the capability of adjusting
the high-pass frequency.
The high-pass control
determines the frequency at
which the main speakers
will start reproducing
sounds. If your main speak-
ers can comfortably repro-
duce some low-frequency
sounds, also set this
control to a lower frequency
setting, between 50Hz –
100Hz. This will concentrate
the subwoofer’s efforts to
the ultradeep bass sounds,
while your main speakers
continue to reproduce the
mid-bass information. If you
Level Control
The subwoofer Level Control,
located on the front panel,
adjusts the volume of the
subwoofer relative to the rest
of the system. Proper level
adjustment depends on several
variables such as room size,
subwoofer placement, type of
located on the front panel,
adjusts the volume of the
subwoofer relative to the rest
of the system. Proper level
adjustment depends on several
variables such as room size,
subwoofer placement, type of
main speakers and listener
position. Adjust the subwoofer
level so that the volume
of the bass information is
pleasing to you.
position. Adjust the subwoofer
level so that the volume
of the bass information is
pleasing to you.
Crossover Adjustments
are using smaller bookshelf
speakers that do not extend
to the lower bass frequencies,
set the high-pass crossover
control to a higher setting,
between 125Hz – 180Hz.
With this setting, your main
speakers will not have the
burden of reproducing any
low-frequency sounds.
speakers that do not extend
to the lower bass frequencies,
set the high-pass crossover
control to a higher setting,
between 125Hz – 180Hz.
With this setting, your main
speakers will not have the
burden of reproducing any
low-frequency sounds.
• If you hooked up your sub-
woofer as shown in Hookup 1
on page 3, the high-pass
frequency is fixed at 180Hz.
on page 3, the high-pass
frequency is fixed at 180Hz.
• If you hooked up your
subwoofer as shown in
Hookup 2 or Hookup 3
on page 4, no high-pass-
control adjustments can be
made from the subwoofer.
Unless your receiver/
Hookup 2 or Hookup 3
on page 4, no high-pass-
control adjustments can be
made from the subwoofer.
Unless your receiver/
amplifier incorporates a
high-pass crossover, your
main speakers will continue
to get a full-range signal.
high-pass crossover, your
main speakers will continue
to get a full-range signal.
Final adjustment and blending
of the low-pass and high-pass
controls may evolve over sev-
eral listening sessions. A good
starting point would be to set
both the low- and high-pass
controls to the same frequency
and adjust from that point.
of the low-pass and high-pass
controls may evolve over sev-
eral listening sessions. A good
starting point would be to set
both the low- and high-pass
controls to the same frequency
and adjust from that point.
Video Contour
The video-contour switch,
located on the front panel,
optimizes the subwoofer’s
performance for movie listen-
ing. When the video-contour
switch is on, the subwoofer’s
performance is tailored to
deliver the impact and
located on the front panel,
optimizes the subwoofer’s
performance for movie listen-
ing. When the video-contour
switch is on, the subwoofer’s
performance is tailored to
deliver the impact and
excitement of today’s movies.
The green LED will illuminate
when the video-contour switch
is on.
The green LED will illuminate
when the video-contour switch
is on.
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The phase control determines
whether the subwoofer
speaker’s piston-like action
moves in and out with the
main speakers, 0°, or opposite
the main speakers, 180°. There
is no correct or incorrect set-
ting. Proper phase adjustment
depends on several variables
such as subwoofer placement
and listener position. Adjust
the phase switch to maximize
bass output at the listening
position.
whether the subwoofer
speaker’s piston-like action
moves in and out with the
main speakers, 0°, or opposite
the main speakers, 180°. There
is no correct or incorrect set-
ting. Proper phase adjustment
depends on several variables
such as subwoofer placement
and listener position. Adjust
the phase switch to maximize
bass output at the listening
position.
Phase
0
180
Phase Control
Remember, every system, room
and listener is different. There
are no right or wrong settings;
this switch offers the added
flexibility of being able to
adjust your subwoofer for
optimum performance for your
specific listening conditions.
Should you decide to fine-
tune your system for optimum
performance, be patient and
trust your ears. It will be
worth the effort involved to
fully “tweak” your system.
and listener is different. There
are no right or wrong settings;
this switch offers the added
flexibility of being able to
adjust your subwoofer for
optimum performance for your
specific listening conditions.
Should you decide to fine-
tune your system for optimum
performance, be patient and
trust your ears. It will be
worth the effort involved to
fully “tweak” your system.
Troubleshooting
If you used the high-level
(speaker) inputs and there
is no sound from any of
the speakers:
(speaker) inputs and there
is no sound from any of
the speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
• Check that powered sub-
woofer is plugged in.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation
of your receiver/amplifier.
is on and a source is playing.
• Check that powered sub-
woofer is plugged in.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation
of your receiver/amplifier.
If there is low (or no)
bass output:
bass output:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct
polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure that the sub-
woofer is plugged into an
active electrical outlet.
• Adjust the crossover point.
• Flip the phase control switch
to the opposite position.
• If you are using a Dolby*
Digital/DTS® receiver or
processor, make sure that the
subwoofer adjustments on
the receiver/processor are
set up correctly.
• Slowly turn the level
control clockwise until you
begin to hear the desired
amount of bass.
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct
polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure that the sub-
woofer is plugged into an
active electrical outlet.
• Adjust the crossover point.
• Flip the phase control switch
to the opposite position.
• If you are using a Dolby*
Digital/DTS® receiver or
processor, make sure that the
subwoofer adjustments on
the receiver/processor are
set up correctly.
• Slowly turn the level
control clockwise until you
begin to hear the desired
amount of bass.
If you used the line-level
inputs and there is no sound
from the subwoofer:
inputs and there is no sound
from the subwoofer:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
• Check that powered sub-
woofer is plugged in.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and subwoofer. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
• Slowly turn the level
control clockwise until you
begin to hear the desired
amount of bass.
• Make sure that you have
configured your receiver/
processor so that the sub-
woofer/LFE output is on.
is on and a source is playing.
• Check that powered sub-
woofer is plugged in.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and subwoofer. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
• Slowly turn the level
control clockwise until you
begin to hear the desired
amount of bass.
• Make sure that you have
configured your receiver/
processor so that the sub-
woofer/LFE output is on.
©
1999 JBL, Incorporated
JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.
*Trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Specifications
PSW-D115
Amplifier Power (RMS)
350 Watts
Driver
15" High-Polymer Laminate
Inputs
Line Level and Speaker Level
Outputs
Line Level and Speaker Level
Low-Pass Frequency
Continuously variable from 60Hz – 180Hz
High-Pass Frequency
Continuously variable from 60Hz – 180Hz
when using line-level outputs;
180Hz when using speaker-level outputs
when using line-level outputs;
180Hz when using speaker-level outputs
Frequency Response
25Hz – low-pass crossover setting
Dimensions
20 x 20 x 21-3/4"
508 x 508 x 552mm
508 x 508 x 552mm
Weight
53 lbs/24.1 kg
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