JBL Speaker PSW D110 User Manual

PSW-D110 simple setup guide  
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Placement  
As a general rule, bass  
response increases as a  
subwoofer is placed closer  
to a wall. Therefore, bass  
output is maximized when  
the subwoofer is placed in  
a corner.  
• It is also recommended  
that the subwoofer be  
positioned along the  
same wall as the front  
loudspeakers.  
Low-frequency sounds are  
normally omnidirectional,  
meaning the listener cant  
tell where they are generated  
from. However, frequencies  
between 75Hz – 150Hz can  
be localized, especially at  
higher volume levels.  
Positioning your subwoofer  
as recommended will provide  
the most natural soundstage  
and imaging from your loud-  
speaker system.  
Remember that these are just  
guidelines. Since every listen-  
ing room is different, JBL  
strongly recommends experi-  
menting with the positioning  
of your subwoofer to obtain  
the most pleasing results in  
your room. One technique that  
can help you find the ideal  
subwoofer location is to tem-  
porarily place the subwoofer  
near the main listening loca-  
tion. Then move around the  
room and determine where you  
hear the most pleasing bass  
performance. This would then  
be the ideal location for the  
subwoofer.  
120  
High  
90  
150  
180  
Pass  
60  
180  
Phase  
0
Hookup  
120  
Low  
Pass  
90  
150  
180  
When we designed the  
PSW-D110 powered subwoofer,  
our goal was to offer the user  
the best possible performance  
combined with the the  
most flexible and complete  
installation options. Please  
look over the following three  
examples to determine which  
description best matches your  
system and follow the corre-  
sponding hookup instructions.  
60  
High-Pass  
Output  
Line  
L
R
Input  
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER  
LEFT  
SPEAKER  
+
L
+
+
SPEAKER OUTPUT  
LEFT RIGHT  
L
+
+
1) If your receiver/ amplifier  
has no subwoofer  
outputs or preamp  
outputs for the left  
and right channels.  
R
R
+
SPKR  
In  
RIGHT  
SPEAKER  
+
+
SPKR  
Out  
– 3 –  
 
2) If your receiver/ amplifier  
has subwoofer outputs  
or preamp output jacks  
for the left and right  
channels.  
Note: Some receivers/ ampli-  
fiers have a single (mono)  
subwoofer output. In this  
case, it is recommended that  
you use a “Y-connector (not  
included) to maximize the  
subwoofers performance.  
120  
High  
Pass  
90  
150  
180  
60  
180  
Phase  
0
120  
Low  
Pass  
90  
150  
180  
60  
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
High-Pass  
Output  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Line  
L
R
Input  
MAIN SPEAKER OUTPUT  
+
L
+
+
+
+
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
R
R
+
SPKR  
In  
SPKR  
Out  
+
– +  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
LOUDSPEAKER  
LOUDSPEAKER  
– 4 –  
 
3) If your receiver/ ampli-  
fier has preamp output  
jacks and main input  
hooked up as shown above,  
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.  
jacks for the left and  
right channels or you  
have a separate pre-  
amp/ processor and  
power amplifier.  
120  
This method of hookup can  
offer the highest level of per-  
formance for your complete  
loudspeaker system. The  
PSW-D110 incorporates a  
variable high-pass crossover  
in addition to a variable  
low-pass crossover. When  
High  
Pass  
90  
150  
180  
60  
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER  
180  
Phase  
0
PRE  
OUT  
MAIN  
IN  
120  
Low  
Pass  
90  
150  
180  
LEFT  
60  
RIGHT  
High-Pass  
Output  
Line  
L
R
Input  
MAIN SPEAKER OUTPUT  
+
L
+
+
+
+
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
R
R
+
SPKR  
In  
SPKR  
Out  
+
+
RIGHT  
LEFT  
LOUDSPEAKER  
LOUDSPEAKER  
– 5 –  
 
Operation  
Power  
Level Control  
When the unit is plugged in  
and no signal is received  
for approximately 10 – 15  
minutes, the subwoofer will  
go into a standby mode until  
a signal is present. Due to  
JBLs unique, high-efficiency  
digital-amplifier design,  
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  
main speakers and listener  
position. Adjust the subwoofer  
level so that the volume  
of the bass information is  
pleasing to you.  
power consumption is minimal  
when the subwoofer is not  
receiving a signal.  
Crossover Adjustments  
High-Pass Control  
Low-Pass Control  
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.  
• If you hooked up your sub-  
woofer as shown in Hookup  
2 on page 4, there is no  
high-pass control. Unless  
your receiver/ amplifier  
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.  
• If you hooked up your sub-  
woofer as shown in Hookup  
3 on page 4, 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 con-  
trol to a lower frequency  
setting, between 50Hz –  
100Hz. This will concen-  
trate the subwoofers  
efforts to the ultradeep  
bass sounds, while your  
main speakers continue to  
reproduce the mid-bass  
information. If you are  
using smaller bookshelf  
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 subwoofers  
efforts on the ultradeep bass  
sounds required by todays  
films and music. If you are  
using smaller bookshelf  
120  
High  
Pass  
90  
150  
180  
60  
180  
Phase  
0
120  
Low  
Pass  
90  
150  
180  
60  
speakers that do not extend to  
the lower bass frequencies, set  
the low-pass crossover control  
to a higher setting, between  
120Hz – 180Hz.  
incorporates a high-pass  
crossover, your main speak-  
ers will continue to get a  
full-range signal.  
– 6 –  
 
Troubleshooting  
Phase Control  
If you used the high-level  
(speaker) inputs and there is  
no sound from any of the  
speakers, check the  
If there is low bass output,  
check the following:  
If you used the line-level  
inputs and there is no sound  
from the subwoofer, check  
the following:  
180  
Phase  
0
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.  
Powered subwoofer is  
plugged in.  
following:  
Receiver/ amplifier is on and  
a source is playing.  
Powered subwoofer 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.  
Remember, every system,  
room and listener is different.  
There are no right or wrong  
settings; any setting you  
choose will result in excellent  
performance. 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.  
The Phase Control determines  
whether the subwoofer  
Receiver/ amplifier is on  
and a source is playing.  
Powered subwoofer is  
speakers 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 room size, subwoofer  
placement and listener posi-  
tion. Adjust the phase switch  
to maximize bass output at  
the listening position.  
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.  
Adjust the crossover point.  
– 7 –  
 
Specifications  
Amplifier Power (RMS)  
150 watts  
Driver  
10" High-Polymer Laminate  
Line Level and Speaker Level  
Line Level and Speaker Level  
Continuously variable from 60Hz – 180Hz  
Inputs  
Outputs  
Low-Pass Frequency  
High-Pass Frequency  
Continuously variable from 60Hz – 180Hz  
when using line-level outputs  
180Hz when using speaker-level outputs  
Frequency Response  
Dimensions  
30Hz – low-pass crossover setting  
15-3/ 8 x 15-3/ 8 x 17"  
391 x 391 x 432mm  
Weight  
33 lbs/ 15 kg  
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JBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.  
Printed 7/ 98  
Part No. PSWD110OM  
 

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