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DOLBY PRO LOGIC* (NON-DIGITAL) – LINE LEVEL
Use this installation method
for Dolby Pro Logic* applica-
tions (not Dolby Digital, DTS
or other digital processing),
where the receiver/proces-
sor is equipped with a sub-
woofer output, or a volume-
controlled preamp (line-)
level output:
for Dolby Pro Logic* applica-
tions (not Dolby Digital, DTS
or other digital processing),
where the receiver/proces-
sor is equipped with a sub-
woofer output, or a volume-
controlled preamp (line-)
level output:
Use RCA-type interconnects
to connect the line-level
subwoofer outputs on your
receiver or amplifier to the
line-level inputs on the sub-
woofer. IMPORTANT: Do not
use the LFE input on the sub-
woofer with Dolby Pro Logic
processors.
to connect the line-level
subwoofer outputs on your
receiver or amplifier to the
line-level inputs on the sub-
woofer. IMPORTANT: Do not
use the LFE input on the sub-
woofer with Dolby Pro Logic
processors.
NOTE: If your receiver or
amplifier only has one sub-
woofer output jack, then you
will need to use a Y-connec-
tor (not included). Plug the
male end of the Y-connector
into your receiver or ampli-
fier’s subwoofer output jack,
and connect each of the two
female ends to separate
RCA-type interconnects.
Finally, plug the RCA-type
interconnects into the line-
level inputs on the sub-
woofer.
amplifier only has one sub-
woofer output jack, then you
will need to use a Y-connec-
tor (not included). Plug the
male end of the Y-connector
into your receiver or ampli-
fier’s subwoofer output jack,
and connect each of the two
female ends to separate
RCA-type interconnects.
Finally, plug the RCA-type
interconnects into the line-
level inputs on the sub-
woofer.
Connect each speaker to
the corresponding speaker
terminals on your receiver
or amplifier.
the corresponding speaker
terminals on your receiver
or amplifier.
Make sure your receiver or
processor is correctly con-
figured to indicate that the
subwoofer is “On.”
processor is correctly con-
figured to indicate that the
subwoofer is “On.”
Note for advanced users: If
your receiver/processor has
a built-in low-pass crossover
filter for the subwoofer out-
put, you may use the LFE
input to bypass the sub-
woofer’s internal crossover.
your receiver/processor has
a built-in low-pass crossover
filter for the subwoofer out-
put, you may use the LFE
input to bypass the sub-
woofer’s internal crossover.
Use this installation method
for Dolby* Digital, DTS
for Dolby* Digital, DTS
®
or
other digital surround
processors:
processors:
Use the line-level input jack
marked “LFE” for the Low-
Frequency Effects channel.
Connect this jack to the LFE
marked “LFE” for the Low-
Frequency Effects channel.
Connect this jack to the LFE
output or subwoofer output
on your receiver or amplifier.
Connect each speaker to the
corresponding speaker
terminals on your receiver
or amplifier.
on your receiver or amplifier.
Connect each speaker to the
corresponding speaker
terminals on your receiver
or amplifier.
Make sure that you have
configured your surround
sound processor for “Sub-
woofer On”.
For the SCS200.6 system, the
receiver should be config-
ured for 6.1-channel opera-
tion. For both the SCS200.5
configured your surround
sound processor for “Sub-
woofer On”.
For the SCS200.6 system, the
receiver should be config-
ured for 6.1-channel opera-
tion. For both the SCS200.5
and SCS200.6 systems, the
front left, front right, center
and rear speakers should all
be set to “Small.”
If your receiver allows you to
set the crossover frequency
between the subwoofer and
the main speakers, select
120Hz or the setting that is
the closest frequency below
it.
front left, front right, center
and rear speakers should all
be set to “Small.”
If your receiver allows you to
set the crossover frequency
between the subwoofer and
the main speakers, select
120Hz or the setting that is
the closest frequency below
it.
DOLBY* DIGITAL OR DTS
®
(OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND MODE) CONNECTION
LINE
LEVEL
IN
LFE L R
LFE OUT
SUBWOOFER
RECEIVER
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
Receiver
Subwoofer
Out
Left
Front
Left
Surround
– +
Right
Front
Right
Surround
Subwoofer
R L
Center
Surround Back
†
Line-
Level In
Right Surround
Right Front
Left Surround
Left Front
Center
R
L
– +
Surround Back
†
– +
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DOLBY PRO LOGIC (NON-DIGITAL) – SPEAKER LEVEL
Use this installation method
for Dolby Pro Logic applica-
tions (not Dolby Digital, DTS
or other digital processing),
where the receiver/proces-
sor does not have a sub-
woofer output, or a volume-
controlled preamp (line-)
level output:
for Dolby Pro Logic applica-
tions (not Dolby Digital, DTS
or other digital processing),
where the receiver/proces-
sor does not have a sub-
woofer output, or a volume-
controlled preamp (line-)
level output:
Connect your receiver or
amplifier’s front left and right
speaker terminals to the left
and right terminals on the
subwoofer that are marked
“Speaker Level In.” Connect
the left and right terminals
on the subwoofer that are
marked “Speaker Level Out”
to the corresponding termi-
nals on the back of your front
left and right speakers.
amplifier’s front left and right
speaker terminals to the left
and right terminals on the
subwoofer that are marked
“Speaker Level In.” Connect
the left and right terminals
on the subwoofer that are
marked “Speaker Level Out”
to the corresponding termi-
nals on the back of your front
left and right speakers.
Connect your receiver or
amplifier’s center, surround
and surround back speaker
terminals to the correspon-
ding terminals on the back of
your center and surround
speakers.
amplifier’s center, surround
and surround back speaker
terminals to the correspon-
ding terminals on the back of
your center and surround
speakers.
Right Front
Right Surround
Left Front
Left Surround
Center
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
Left Front
Center
Left Surround
Right Front
Right Surround
Surround Back
†
Surround Back
†
Subwoofer
Receiver
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
P
E
A
K
E
R
L
E
V
E
L
E
V
E
L
R
L
R
L
OUT IN
+
–
–
+
+
–
–
+
– +
– +
†
Surround back speaker is used only in SCS200.6 system.
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OPERATION
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
Move the Master Power
switch (marked “Power”
switch (marked “Power”
å
)
to the “•” (On) position to use
the SUB200 subwoofer.
the SUB200 subwoofer.
If you will be away from
home for an extended period
of time, or if the subwoofer
will not be used, switch the
Master Power switch
home for an extended period
of time, or if the subwoofer
will not be used, switch the
Master Power switch
å
to
the Off position.
VOLUME
∫
å
Volume may be adjusted
using the Subwoofer Level
control
using the Subwoofer Level
control
∫
as shown.
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If there is no sound from any
of the speakers:
of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/ampli-
fier is on and a source is
playing.
playing.
• Check that the powered
subwoofer is plugged in,
and its Power switch
and its Power switch
å
is
switched on (“•” position).
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
amplifier and speakers.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker:
from one speaker:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
amplifier and speakers.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure that the
receiver/processor is con-
figured so that the speaker
in question is enabled.
receiver/processor is con-
figured so that the speaker
in question is enabled.
• Turn off all electronics
and switch the speaker in
question with one of the
other speakers that is
working correctly. Turn
everything back on, and
determine whether the
question with one of the
other speakers that is
working correctly. Turn
everything back on, and
determine whether the
problem has followed the
speaker, or has remained in
the same channel. If the
problem is in the same
channel, the source of the
problem is most likely with
your receiver or amplifier,
and you should consult the
owner’s manual for that
product for further informa-
tion. If the problem has fol-
lowed the speaker, consult
your dealer for further
assistance or, if that is not
possible, visit
www.jbl.com.
speaker, or has remained in
the same channel. If the
problem is in the same
channel, the source of the
problem is most likely with
your receiver or amplifier,
and you should consult the
owner’s manual for that
product for further informa-
tion. If the problem has fol-
lowed the speaker, consult
your dealer for further
assistance or, if that is not
possible, visit
www.jbl.com.
If there is no sound from the
center speaker:
center speaker:
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speaker.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
amplifier and speaker.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
• If your receiver/processor
is set in Dolby Pro Logic
mode, make sure the center
speaker is not in phantom
mode.
mode, make sure the center
speaker is not in phantom
mode.
• If your receiver/processor
is set in one of the Dolby
Digital or DTS modes, make
sure the receiver/processor
is configured so that the
center speaker is enabled.
Digital or DTS modes, make
sure the receiver/processor
is configured so that the
center speaker is enabled.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
amplifier and speakers.
Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punc-
tured, or touching each
other.
• If more than one pair of
main speakers is being
used, check the minimum
impedance requirements of
your receiver/amplifier.
used, check the minimum
impedance requirements of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is low (or no) bass
output:
output:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right
“Speaker Inputs” have the
correct polarity (+ and –).
“Speaker Inputs” have the
correct polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure the subwoofer
is plugged into an active
electrical outlet, and is
turned on (Power switch
electrical outlet, and is
turned on (Power switch
å
in the “•” position).
• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure your
receiver/processor is con-
figured so that the sub-
woofer and LFE output are
enabled.
receiver/processor is con-
figured so that the sub-
woofer and LFE output are
enabled.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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