SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Choose either Wireless or Wired connection, then follow the appropriate instructions.

WIRELESS

WIRED

Connecting the Subwoofer for Wireless Applications

Connecting the Subwoofer for Wired Applications

 

 

 

 

If you have a Dolby® Digital or DTS® receiver/processor with a low-frequency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

effects (LFE) or subwoofer output:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level

 

ID

 

CODE

DC18V

Sub In

 

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1.Connect a subwoofer cable from the subwoofer or LFE output of your receiver to the Sub In ￿ on the transmitter.

2.Plug the transmitter module’s power supply into the wall outlet, and connect the included power cord to the transmitter ￿. Make sure the Transmitter Antenna is extended upward.

3.Set the ID code on the transmitter and subwoofer (￿ and ) to the same position, as described on page 6. When connected properly, the LED on the top of the subwoofer will be orange.

4.Set the Low-Pass Selector ¢ to the “Off” position.

Wireless

ID Code

L

Sub In

Crossover

[Hz]

Off

OOnn

Low--Passss

R LFE

Line In

NOTES:

You may also connect a variable full-range output from an A/V receiver or processor, such as a preamp output or second-room output. In this case, set the Low-Pass Selector ¢ to the “On” position and set the crossover adjustment as described on page 6.

Some receivers have two subwoofer outputs. In that case, use either connector.

If your receiver/processor does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS processor but has subwoofer outputs:

 

Level

 

 

Crossover

 

 

[Hz]

Wireless

 

 

ID Code

Off

On

 

 

Low-Pass

L

R

LFE

Sub In

 

Line In

NOTE: If your receiver/processor has only one sub out, you may use either the L or R input.

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JBL ES250PW, ES150PW manual System Connections, Wireless Wired, Connecting the Subwoofer for Wired Applications

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