SNR-A-Weighted100 dBA85rel. to rated powerA-Weighting filter
SNR-unweighted90 dBr80rel. to rated power22k filter
SNR @ 1W-unweighted60 dBr55rel. to 1W Output22k filter
Residual Noise Floor1 mVrms2
Residual Noise Floor1
Input Impedance
Filters
Left & Right Low Pass fixedHz--±2dB
LFE Low Pass fixedHz--±2dB
Subsonic filter (HPF)Hz--±2dB
LimiterYES--n/a
Features
LFE InputYESfunctional BW Limited to 500 Hz
Volume pot Taper (lin/log)log--functional
ATOYESfunctional
Signal Sensing (ATO)
ATO test Frequency50 Hzfunctional
ATO Line Level2 mVfunctional
ATO Speaker level input50 mVfucntional
ATO Turn-on time5 msfunctional
Auto Mute/ Turn-OFF Time15 minutesfunctionalT before muting, after signal is removed Auto turn of time (T) must be 10 > T <15
Power on Delay time3 sec.functionalAC Power Applied
Transients/Pops
ATO Transient5 mV-peak10@ Speaker Outputs
Turn-on Transient50 mV-peak100@ Speaker OutputsAC Line cycled from OFF to ON
Turn-off Transient50 mV-peak100@ Speaker OutputsAC Line cycled from ON to OFF
Efficiency
Stand-by Input Power14 Watts16@ nom. line voltage
Power Cons.@rated power230 Watts250@ nom. line voltage140 Watts @ 4 Ohms nominal line voltage
Protection
Short Circuit Protection YES--functionalDirect short at output
Thermal Protection 65 deg. C--functional@1/8 max unclipped Power
DC Offset ProtectionYES--functionalDC present at Speaker Out leadsRelay or crowbar (for driver/fire protection)
Line Fuse Rating
rSpecificationUnitQA Test LimitsConditionsNotes
Measured at speaker terminals, Output
power 140 Watts THD 0.1 %
Input Frequency50 Hz50Nominal Freq.1 input driven
Line Input (L&R)250 mVrms±2dBTo Rated Power1 input driven
Speaker/Hi Level Input2 Vrms±2dBTo Rated Power(-20 dB below Line In)...1 input driven
Line input L&R , LFE>15 K ohmsn/aNominal
Speaker/Hi Level Input4.7 K ohmsn/aNominal
US Version3.15 AmpsType-T or Slo BloExternal fuse with UL/SEMKO rated holder
LFE Input145 mVrms±2dBTo Rated PowerLFE input driven only
50mV@50Hz into Line Input w/ 1 ch.
driven
Amp connected and AC on, then input
signal applied
Maximum allowable input power under
nominal Input voltage and frequency, HOT
or COLD operation.
Temperature rise should not exceed 35K
rise
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Connection Tips
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To use the binding-post
speaker terminals on the
subwoofer, unscrew the
colored collar until the pass
through hole in the center
post is visible under the
collar. Ins ert the bare end of
the wire through this hole;
then screw the collar down
until the connection is tight.
The hole in the center of
each collar is intended for
use with banana-type
connectors.
Dolby*Pro Logic*(Non-Digital) – Speaker Level
Use this installation method
for Dolby Pro Logic applications (not Dolby Digital,
DTS
®
or other digital
processing), where the
receiver/processor does not
have a subwoofer 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
“High Level In.” Connect the
left and right terminals on the
subwoofer that are marked
“High Level Out” to the corresponding terminals on the
back of your front left and
right speakers.
Connect your receiver or
amplifier’s center, left and
right surround-speaker
terminals to the corresponding terminals on the
back of your center, left and
right surround speakers.
Right Front
Right Surround
Left Front
Left Surround
Center
+ –+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
Left FrontCenter
+ –
Left Surround
Right Front
+ –
Right Surround
+ –
Subwoofer
Receiver
HIGH LEVEL
+ – – +
L R
OUT
IN
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Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Line Level
Use this installation method
for Dolby Pro Logic applications (not Dolby Digital, DTS
or other digital processing),
where the receiver/processor
is equipped with a subwoofer
output, or a volume-controlled
preamp (line-) level output:
Use RCA-type patch cords
to connect the line-level
subwoofer outputs on your
receiver or amplifier to the
line-level inputs on the
subwoofer. IMPORTANT: Do
not use the LFE input on the
subwoofer with Dolby
Pro Logic processors. Note: If
your receiver or amplifier only
has one subwoofer output
jack, then you will need to use
a Y-connector (not included).
Plug the male end of the Yconnector into your receiver
or amplifier’s subwoofer
output jack, and connect each
of the two female ends to
separate RCA-type patch
cords. Finally, plug the RCAtype patch cords into the linelevel inputs on the subwoofer.
Connect each speaker to
the corresponding speaker
terminals on your receiver
or amplifier.
Make sure your receiver or
processor is correctly
configured 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 output,
you may use the LFE input to
bypass the subwoofer’s
internal crossover.
Use this installation method
for Dolby Digital, DTS or other
digital surround processors:
Use the line-level input jack
marked “LFE” for the LowFrequency 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.
Make sure that you have
configured your surroundsound processor for
“Subwoofer On.” The front
left, front right, center and
rear speakers should all be
set to “Small.”
Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection
LINE LEVEL IN
LFE INPUT
LFE OUT
L
R
SUBWOOFERRECEIVER
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –+ –
+ –
Receiver
Subwoofer
Out
Left
Front
Left
Rear
Right
Front
Right
Rear
Subwoofer
R L
R
L
Center
LineLevel
In
Right Surround
Right Front
Left Surround
Left Front
Center
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OPERATION
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
Move the Master Power
switch (marked “Power” ¡)
to the “•” (On) position to use
the subwoofer. The
subwoofer will automatically
turn itself on or go into
standby (sleep) mode when
left in the standby mode
(“Auto/On” switch
™ in the
“Auto” position). When your
receiver or amplifier is off, or
is not sending program
material to the subwoofer,
the subwoofer will be in
standby mode. When the subwoofer senses an audio signal,
it will automatically turn itself
on. If the subwoofer does
not sense a signal after
approximately twenty minutes,
it will automatically go into
standby mode.
When the “Auto/On” switch
™ is switched to the “On”
position, the subwoofer will
remain on, whether or not
program material is playing.
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
¡ to
the Off position.
Volume
POWER
HIGH LEVEL
+ – – +
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
OUT
IN
L R
LINE LEVEL IN
LFE
L
R
AUTO ON
MIN MAX
AC 120V~60Hz
250 Watts
3.15A/250V
TYPE T
£
¡
™
IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED ( ) SPEAKER TERMINAL.
GREEN: ON
RED: STANDBY
+
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: FOR CONTINUED
PROTECTION AGAINST RISK
OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE 3.15A, 250 VOLT FUSE
AVERTISSEMENT: UTILISEZ UN
FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME
TYPE 3.15A, 250V
A Harman International Company
JBL, Incorporated
This area is designed to become quite warm
during normal operation
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
OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, ÉVITER D'EXPOSER CET APPAREIL
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITÉ.
Volume can be adjusted
using the Subwoofer Level
Control £ (above), as shown
below.
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If there is no sound from any
of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
• Check that the powered
subwoofer is plugged in, and
its
Power switch ¡ is
switched on to the “•”
position.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/
amplifier 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 no sound coming
from one speaker:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed,
cut or punctured.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure that the
receiver/processor is
configured 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
problem is in the same place,
i.e., the speaker that was
working previously now has
no sound and the speaker that
was not working now sounds
fine; or whether it has moved,
i.e., the speaker that was not
working still has no sound and
the speaker that was working
is still fine. If the problem is in
the same place, 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 information.
If the
problem has followed the
speaker, consult your dealer
for further assistance or, if
that is not possible, visit our
Web site at www.jbl.com for
further information.
If there is no sound from the
center speaker:
• Check all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier and
speaker. Make sure all wires
are connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
• If your receiver/processor is
set in Dolby Pro Logic mode,
make sure the center speaker
is not in phantom mode.
• If your receiver/processor
is set in Dolby Digital or DTS
mode, 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:
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut
or punctured.
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check
the minimum impedance
requirements 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 subwoofer
is plugged into an active
electrical outlet.
• Make sure the powered
subwoofer is plugged in
, and
its
Power switch ¡ is
switched on to the “•”
position.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure your
receiver/processor is
configured so that the
subwoofer and LFE output
are enabled.
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SUB150/160/180 EXPLODED VIEW
Ref# Description Part Number Qty
1 SUB150/160/180 CABINET NOT FOR SALE 1
2 FOOT – MAIN PLASTIC BODY (SCS150SI) WI5447 4
“ (SCS160SI/180.6) 321-ABS-00009 4
4 FOOT SCREW T4*30L 06-T43005 4
5 10” WOOFER 25MF12DZB-DW02 1
6 AMPLIFIER/WOOFER SCREWS T4*20L 06-T4205012 15
7 SUB150/160/180 AMPLIFIER NOT FOR SALE 1
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Test Set Up and Procedure
Equipment needed:
• Function/signal generator/sweep generator
• Integrated Amplifier
• Multimeter
• Speaker cables
General Unit Function (UUT = Unit Under Test)
1) From the signal generator, connect one line level (RCA) cable to the Subwoofer Line Level Input jacks L/R
on the UUT. Use a Y-cable from a mono source if necessary to connect to both inputs. Do not connect to
the single LFE input.
2) Turn on generator; adjust to 100mV, 50 Hz.
3) Plug in UUT; turn the power switch ON. LED should switch from Red to Green. Turn LEVEL control full
clockwise (MAX)
4) LED should Green; immediate and vigorous bass response should be heard and felt from port tube
opening.
5) Turn off generator, turn LEVEL control full counterclockwise (MIN), and disconnect RCA cable.
6) Connect one pair
connected to an integrated amplifier fed by the signal generator.
7) Turn on generator and adjust so that speaker level input at the amplifier is 2.0V, 50 Hz. Turn LEVEL control
full clockwise.
8) Green LED should light; immediate and vigorous bass response should be heard and felt from the port
tube opening.
Sweep Function
1) Follow steps 6-8 above, using a sweep generator as a signal source.
2) Sweep generator from 20Hz to 300Hz. Listen to the cabinet and drivers for any rattles, clicks, buzzes or
any other noises. If any unusual noises are heard, remove woofers and test.
Driver Function
1) Remove woofer from cabinet (instructions on exploded view drawing); detach + and - wire clips.
2) Check DC resistance of woofer; it should be 3.4 ohms ±10%
3) Connect a pair of speaker cables to driver terminals. Cables should be connected to an integrated amplifier
fed by a signal generator. Turn on generator and adjust so that speaker level output is 5.0V.
4) Sweep generator from 20Hz to 1kHz. Listen to driver for any rubbing, buzzing, or other unusual noises.
of speaker cables to Speaker Level input terminal (IN) on UUT. Cables should be
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Mechanical/Satellite Parts List
Description
SUBWOOFER
Amplifier Ass’y Not for Sale Not for Sale Not for Sale
SUB 150/SUB160/SUB180 Cabinet Not for Sale Not for Sale Not for Sale
10” Woofer DCR = 3.4 ohms ±10% 25MF12DZB-DW02 25MF12DZB-DW02 25MF12DZB-DW02
Rubber Foot Pad wi5448 321-ABS-00009 321-ABS-00009
Foot wi5447 321-ABS-00008 321-ABS-00008-0LA