JBL SUB 100P User Manual

SUB 100P

Powered Subwoofer

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Your new JBL® powered subwoofer incorporates a high-performance
transducer and built-in amplifier that deliver the powerful, dynamic
and accurate low-frequency performance that makes your film
soundtracks and music come alive. And with adjustable crossover,
phase controls and automatic turn on/off, it is also simple to connect
and set up.

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We’re confident that this JBL subwoofer will provide every note
of enjoyment that you expect – and that when you think about
purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or
office, you will once again choose JBL products.

This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to
set up, connect and adjust your new subwoofer. For more
in-depth information, go to our web site: www.jbl.com.

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OWNER'S MANUAL

SUBWOOFER REAR-PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTION

POWER

MODE

ON

AUTO

PWR

PHASE

NORM AL

REVE RSE

BLUE :ON
RED: STANDBY

CROSSOVER VOLUME

50Hz 150Hz

MIN MAX

SUB 100P

POW

SUBWOOFER
INPUT

ER

ON

OFF

POWER

INPUT

1) Power Mode:

When switched to 'Auto' position, the subwoofer will then be in Standby
mode. It will automatically turn on when an audio signal is detected and
will return to the Standby mode when no audio signal is detected after
approximately 10 minutes. Setting this switch to ‘On’ keeps the
subwoofer powered until Power Switch is turned 'Off.'

2) On/Standby LED:

When the Power Switch is in the ‘On’ position, this LED indicates
whether the subwoofer is in the On or Standby state.

• When the LED glows blue, the subwoofer is turned On.

• When the LED glows red, the subwoofer is in the Standby mode.

3) Phase Switch:

This switch determines whether the subwoofer transducer's piston-like
action moves in and out in phase with the main speakers. If the
subwoofer were to play out of phase with the main speakers,
the sound waves from the main speakers could partially cancel out the
sound waves from the subwoofer, reducing bass performance and sonic
impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of all the
speakers relative to the listening position and to each other in the room.

4) Crossover Control:

This control determines the highest frequency at which the subwoofer
reproduces sounds. The higher you set the Crossover control, the higher
in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will
“overlap” that of the speakers. This adjustment helps achieve a smooth
transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the speakers
for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations.

5) Volume:

Use this control to adjust the subwoofer’s volume. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase the volume; turn the knob counterclock-wise
to decrease the volume.

6) Subwoofer (LFE Input):

Connect the subwoofer to the dedicated subwoofer / LFE

output of a receiver/processor.

7) Power Switch:

Set this switch in the ‘On’ position to turn the subwoofer on. If you
will be away from home, or will not be using the subwoofer for an
extended period, set this switch in the ‘Off’ position to conserve energy.

8) Power Input:

After you have made and verified the subwoofer’s input connection,

plug the power cord into an active, unswitched electrical outlet for
proper operation of the subwoofer.
DO NOT plug the power cord into the accessory outlets found on
some audio components.

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