JBL Guide for Connecting SCS 178 and 188 Home Theater Systems using Dolby Pro Logic and Subwoofer Outputs

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Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Line Level (SCS 178 and SCS 188)

Use this installation method for

output, or a volume-controlled

level inputs on the subwoofer.

Dolby Pro Logic appli-cations

preamp (line-) level output:

IMPORTANT: Do not use the

(not Dolby Digital, DTS® or

 

Use RCA-type patch cords

LFE input on the subwoofer

other digital processing), where

to connect the line-level

with Dolby Pro Logic

the receiver/processor is

 

subwoofer outputs on your

processors. Note: If your

equipped with a subwoofer

receiver or amplifier to the line-

receiver or amplifier only has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

one subwoofer output jack,

Left Front

 

Center

 

Right Front

then you will need to use a Y-

+

 

+

 

+

connector (not included). Plug

 

 

 

 

the male end of the Y-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector into your receiver or

 

 

 

Subwoofer

 

 

 

amplifier’s subwoofer output

 

 

 

 

 

 

jack, and connect each of the

 

 

 

Line-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level In

 

 

 

two female ends to separate

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCA-type patch cords. Finally,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

plug the RCA-type patch cords

 

 

 

Receiver

 

 

 

into the line-level inputs on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

subwoofer.

 

 

Left

Subwoofer

Right

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect each speaker to the

 

Front

Out

 

Front

 

 

 

+

R

L

+

 

corresponding speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

terminals on your receiver or

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amplifier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

Center

Right

 

 

 

 

Surround Back

 

 

 

Surround

Surround

 

 

 

+

+

+

 

 

Left Surround

 

Surround Back

 

Right Surround

 

+

 

+

 

+

 

 

 

Only in 6.1 systems

 

 

 

Dolby Digital or DTS® (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection (SCS 178 and SCS 188)

 

 

RECEIVER

SUBWOOFER

output or subwoofer output

front right, center and rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINE LEVEL IN

on your receiver or amplifier.

speakers should all be set to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

Connect each speaker to the

“Small.”

 

 

LFE OUT

 

LFE INPUT

 

 

 

corresponding speaker

If your receiver allows you to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

terminals on your receiver or

set the crossover frequency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amplifier.

between the subwoofer and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this installation method for

Make sure that you have

main speakers, select either

 

 

 

Dolby Digital, DTS® or other

configured your surround-

120Hz or 150Hz, or select the

 

 

 

digital surround processors:

sound processor for

setting that is the closest

 

 

 

Use the line-level input jack

“Subwoofer On.” The surround

frequency below these.

 

 

 

marked “LFE” for the Low-

receiver should be configured

 

 

 

 

Frequency Effects channel.

for 6.1-channel operation

 

 

 

 

6Connect this jack to the LFE

(if available) and the front left,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents N E R ’ S G U I D E C L U D E D Center Channel Speaker Subwoofer A C E M E N TFront Speakers Surround SpeakersSatellites and Surrounds U N T I N G O P T I O N SE R C O N N E C T I O N S Wall-MountingSpeaker terminals to the left Right terminals on Dolby* Pro Logic* Non-Digital Speaker Level SCS 178 onlyConnect your receiver or Amplifier’s front left and right Back of your front left and right SpeakersDolby Pro Logic Non-Digital Line Level SCS 178 and SCS Output or subwoofer output Front right, center and rearA S E VolumeCan be adjusted using CrossoverMake sure the powered Check all wires and conEnabled Plugged into an active Electrical outlet Speaker wires are frayed, cut Enabled Or puncturedDeclaration of Conformity SCS 178 and SCS 188 Center E C I F I C AT I O N SSCS 178/SCS 188 Satellite and Surround Back SCS 178 Active Subwoofer

SCS 188 specifications

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