X.In Case of Problems
SymptomAction
No sound/power
indicator not lit.
Sounds distorted
Ensure the main power switch is toggled to the “power” position. This switch is located at the back of the subwoofer.
Ensure the power cord is connected to the subwoofer and plugged into a live AC outlet.
Ensure the subwoofer’s volume control is NOT in the minimum counterclockwise position.
All PSB subwoofers utilize signal sensing auto on/off circuitry. If no signal is sent to the subwoofer, it will not power up and the front panel power indicator will not be illuminated. When using the subwoofer output of a receiver or processor, no signal may be immediately present in this output. The subwoofer will only power up when bass appears at the subwoofer output.
If the low level cable or speaker cable connection is poor or has been severed, the subwoofer will not power up. Swap cables to determine if this is the source of the problem.
To ensure the problem is not associated with the subwoofer, rapidly disconnect and connect the subwoofer low level or high level input. If the subwoofer power indicator then illuminates, the receiver/processor/amp may not be sending a signal to the subwoofer. When driving the low level inputs from a subwoofer output, ensure the receiver/processor is correctly configured to provide signal at the subwoofer output.
Check the main fuse located in the power cord socket and replace as required. If the new fuse also blows, the subwoofer amplifier requires service.
Lower volume if the subwoofer begins to sound distorted to deter mine if playback at a lower level solves the problem. If a slight reduction in level solves the problem, were you being realistic in your subwoofer level setting? If the distorted sound remains at a low level, one or both of the woofers may be damaged.
Hum | Hum that appears when using the subwoofer’s low level input(s) is usually caused by |
| using an inferior, damaged, exceptionally long low level cable or cables routed near |
| high current wiring/appliances. Replace/shorten the low level cable connecting the |
| subwoofer to the source equipment (receiver or processor). Low level cable runs of |
| longer than 20 feet may require the use of a line driver (not available from PSB). |
| Hum heard when using the subwoofer’s high level input(s) is usually caused by an |
| intermittent or missing positive or negative connection. Ensure there is a good |
| connection between all speaker wires connecting the subwoofer and receiver/amplifier. |
| If the subwoofer high level connection is routed through a switch box, ensure the |
| box shorts the positive and negative connections together when the subwoofer should |
| be inactive. Hum will result if the switch box floats the positive or negative connection. |
| Decreasing the volume control of the subwoofer and increasing the volume control |
| of the receiver/processor/amplifier subwoofer output can sometimes reduce hum to |
| an acceptable level. |
See your dealer if you require service. PSB dealers are equipped to handle almost all problems. If you have moved since your purchase, the nearest authorized PSB dealer should be able to help you. You may locate your nearest PSB authorized dealer
We appreciate your purchase, and hope this owner’s guide helps you enjoy the exceptional satisfaction that PSB speaker systems have to offer. We wish you many years of enjoyable listening!
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