Amplifier Power Output400 Watts
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)91dB
Frequency Response (–6dB)28Hz to 130Hz
(-3dB)30Hz to 130Hz
Crossover Frequency130Hz
Low-Frequency TransducerLE14H-3 14" Aquaplas™-cone woofer
Dimensions (H x W x D)19" x 20" x 15" (483mm x 508mm x 381mm)
Plus grille and spike feet
Weight80 lb (36kg)
JBL continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. The specifications and details in
this and related JBL publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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PS1400 SUB Amplifier Detailed Specs
Limits
Rated Output Power (120VAC)
1 Watt output , LF level control FCCW
mVrms(max)
Normal Mode LP 3rd Order
Limiter
Temperature rise should not exceed 35K rise for
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LINE VOLTAGEYes/NoHi/Lo LineNom.UnitNotes
ParameterSpecificationUnitQA Test
Type (Class AB, D, other)Dn/aDBridge amplifier, None of the speaker outputs
Load Impedance (speaker)6Ohms6
THD @ Rated Power0.3%1
THD @ 1 Watt0.1%0.3
DC Offset100mV-DC100
Damping factor>40DF23200 Watts into 6 Ohms, measured at speaker
Input Sensitivity
Input Frequency60Hz
LFE input1.50Vrms±2dB250 Watts into rated impedance load Normal Mode
SYSTEM INPUT1.10Vrms±2dB1 Watt output , LF level control FCW Normal Mode
SYSTEM INPUT3.47Vrms±2dB
Signal to Noise
SNR-No Filter86dBr70relative to rated powerNo filter 500 KHz BW AP
SNR-A-Weighted95dBA80relative to rated powerA-Weighting filter
SNR-unweighted95dBr80relative to rated power22k filter
SNR rel. 1W-unweighted70dBr60relative to 1W Output22k filter
Residual Noise Floor1mVrms2Volume @max, using RMS reading
Residual Noise Floor1.5
Input Impedance
Filters
-3dB Point
Separated mode LP 3rd
Order -3db Point
Subsonic Filter -3dB pointFixedHz20.5 ± 2 Ref level 0dB ref at 60 Hz Normal
US 120vac/60HzYes108-132120VrmsNormal Operation
EU 230vac/50-60HzYes207-264230VrmsNormal operation, MOMS required
ConditionsNotes
must be connected to GND at any time.
250Watts240Nominal Input voltage , unit without limiter must
be able to provide output power levels in the
range of 350 Watts
Fixed-selectableHz100 ± 2 Front panel switch to Normal mode
Reference level 0dB @ 60 Hz
Normal mode
Fixed-selectableHz280 ± 2 Front panel switch to Separated
Reference level 0dB @ 60 Hz, when
EQ switch in Normal mode
mode
THD at Max. Output Powern/an/afunctional Maximum Output PowerMaximum THD as a result of limiting. Must be
Signal Sensing (ATO)
Auto-Turn-On (yes/no)YESfunctional
ATO Input test frequency60Hzfunctional "
ATO Level LFE Input6mVfunctional "Maximum acceptable level.
ATO Level Speaker in184mVfunctional "Maximum acceptable level.
ATO Turn-on time1sec.functional Amp connected and AC on, then
input signal applied
Auto Mute/ Turn-OFF Time15Minutes15T before muting, after signal is
removed
Power on Delay time3sec.4AC Power Applied
Transients/Pops
ATO Transient5 mV-peakn/a@ Speaker Outputs
Turn-on Transient50 mV-peak2V-pp@ Speaker OutputsAC Line cycled from OFF to ON
Turn-off Transient50 mV-peak2V-pp@ Speaker OutputsAC Line cycled from ON to OFF
Efficiency70%65Nominal Line voltage 120 VAC
15Watts18@ nom. line voltage
Power Cons. @ rated power425Watts462@ nom. line voltage300 Watts @ 6 Ohms nominal line voltage
Protection
Short Circuit Protection YESfunctional Direct short at outputAmplifier should resume operation after short
Thermal Protection YESfunctional @1/8 max unclipped Power at 1.06
times the input voltage
DC Offset ProtectionYES-DC present at Speaker Out leads
Line Fuse Rating
USA-Domestic 4AmpsType-T or Slo Blo-250 V
EU2AmpsType-T or Slo Blo-250 VExternal fuse with UL/SEMKO rated holder
lower than 10%
Auto turn of time (T) must be 5 > T < 15
Minutes
circuit condition removal
domestic version or 30K rise for European
versions. PROTECTION IS SET FOR
ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
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Subwoofer Controls PS1400
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On/Auto Switch – When
left in the “Auto” position, the
PS1400 subwoofer will
automatically turn on or go into
standby mode, depending on
whether it detects an audio
signal. When no signal is being
sent, the PS1400 will remain in
standby mode. When it senses
an audio signal, it will
automatically turn itself on and
begin playing. If the PS1400
does not sense a signal for
about twenty minutes, it will
switch itself into standby
mode. When this switch is
left in the “On” position, the
PS1400 will remain on, whether
or not program material is
playing.
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LF Crossover Switch – This
switch is used to engage the
PS1400’s internal crossover
when it is stacked with the
PT800 tower module, and when
no external crossover is being
used. In the “Normal” position,
the internal crossover is
engaged, and provides an
electronic 130Hz crossover for
the subwoofer which precisely
matches the passive 130Hz
crossover point of the output
terminal to the PT800. The
crossover is precisiondesigned to create a smooth,
integrated floorstanding
speaker system when the
PS1400 and PT800 are stacked.
In the “Separated” position,
the PS1400 provides an
electronic
300Hz rolloff for the
subwoofer,
which should be
augmented by the low-pass
crossover in the external
audio/video receiver or
processor. In this mode, the
PT800, whether or not it is
stacked with the PS1400,
should be given only a highpassed amplifier signal. That
signal should be crossed over
at 80Hz.
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LF Level Control – This
control allows you to adjust the
level of the subwoofer within a
range of +/– 5dB. Start with the
control positioned at 0dB,
which is flat (neutral bass
level). If bass response is
unsatisfactory, due to either
your room acoustics or as a
matter of taste, experiment
with this control until the
desired bass level is achieved.
This control only affects all
information being received by
the speaker-level input.
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Polarity (Phase) Switch –
Use the “Normal” position
whenever the PS1400 and PT800
are stacked and the internal
crossover is used. It should
also be used when an external
crossover is used and all
amplifier channels are in phase.
The “Reverse” position may be
used when the PS1400 and
PT800 are separated, and due
to wave cancellation, bass
response is improved in this
position. “Reverse” may also
be selected when different
amplifiers are used that
have different polarity
configurations.
PERFORMANCESERIES
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
“WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.”“AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OUDE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, EVITER D’EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LAPLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE.”
MANUAL
AUTO
ON/OFF
SEPARATED
NORMAL
-2 0
-5 5
LF CROSSOVER
REVERSE
NORMAL
MIN MAX
– +
POLARITY
ON
OFF
POWER
LFE LEVEL
SYSTEM INPUT
LFE /SUBWOOFER
INPUT
LF LEVEL
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CSA 22-2
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PN 336609-001
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LFE Level Control – This
control only affects the signal
sent to the LFE input. Adjust
the LFE level by starting with
the level controls on both
PS1400 modules in the
Minimum position. With 5.1, 6.1
or 7.1 source material playing,
advance the LFE Level controls
on both PS1400s slowly until
the desired amount of effects
channel is present. The normal
position for this control is full
clockwise, with LFE adjustments being made via the level
adjustments on your processor.
We have provided this control
because the LFE output level of
AV receivers and processors
can vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer.
If you are using the third or
fourth configurations, where
the main speakers are configured as “Small” and all bass
information is being sent to the
LFE inputs of the PS1400s, the
LFE Level control will operate
on all low- frequency information, and not just for the .1
channel effects.
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LFE/Subwoofer Input – This
jack accepts either an LFE or
line-level output from the
receiver or processor.
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System Input – These
binding posts accept a fullrange, amplified (speakerlevel) output from the receiver
or amplifier. This input should
be used whenever the PS1400
and PT800 modules will be
stacked and the internal
crossover used to form an
integrated floorstanding
speaker system. This input
should be used in that
configuration even if the LFE
input will also be used.
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Power – This is the main
power switch, which must be
turned on for the amplifier and
electronic internal crossover to
function. If you will be away
from home for an extended
period of time, or if the PS1400
will not be used, turn this
switch off to conserve
electricity.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound:
• Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a sourc e is playing.
• Check that the PS1400 is plugged in and its Power switch (8) is switched on.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and PS1400. Make sure all wires are
connect ed. Make sur e 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:
• Make sure the connections to the left and right “Speaker Inputs” have the correct polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure the PS1400 is plugged into an active electric al outlet.
• Make sure the Power switch (8) is on.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/processor is configured so that the subwoofer
and LFE output are enabled.
•Adjust the Polarity switch (4) if the PS1400 and PT800 are not stacked, or if they are stacked but
an external crossover is being used.
• Adjust the LF Level control (3).
• If the LFE input is in us e, adjust the LFE Level control (5).
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JBL PS1400 MECHANICAL/PACKAGING PARTS LIST
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DescriptionPart NumberQty
PS1400 CABINET (Black, Beech, Cherry)Not For Sale1
AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLYNot For Sale1
FRONT GRILLE336605-0011
14” WOOFER LE14-H, DCR = 6.0 Ω ±10%336321-0011
WOOFER GASKET335651-0011
PORT TUBE335652-0012
GRILLE CUP333249-0014
TRIM RING335696-0011
TRIM RING GASKET336594-0011
COVER PLATE336597-0011
COVER PLATE GASKET336598-0011
LOGO335470-0021
LOGO PLATE336599-0011
CROSSOVER NETWORK336603-0011
LED ASSEMBLY335650-0011
ALLEN WRENCH336602-0011
MOUNTING PILLAR336596-0012
SHORTING STRAP336617-0012
FOOT301612-0014
OUTER CARTON336606-0011
END PAD, TOP/BOTTOM336607-0012
OWNER’S MANUAL336608-0011
SAFETY SHEET337344-0011
FOOT INSTRUCTION SHEET337546-0011
SURVEY CARD331384-0011
WARRANTY CARD331993-0011