JBL TiK Sub owner manual Operation, Power, Level, Filter, Phase, Contour

If a line level signal is not available, connect loudspeaker cable from the receiver/amplifier’s speaker terminals to the subwoofer’s Speaker In Left and Right. Speaker Out Left and Right terminals are provided for connecting the main speakers to the subwoofer, if no direct connections are available from the receiver/amplifier. Always observe correct polarity, connecting plus-to-plus and minus-to- minus.

When using speaker level inputs, no signal is available from the line level outputs.

OPERATION

Power

After checking that all necessary connections have been correctly made, connect the AC power cord to an active AC wall outlet. Turn the subwoofer on using the rear panel power switch. Once connected, the TiK Sub will automatically turn on when a signal is present. When no signal is received for approximately 15 minutes, the subwoofer will go into standby mode and remain in standby until a signal is detected. Power consumption is minimal when the subwoofer is not receiving a signal.

The front panel LED will glow amber when the subwoofer is On. It will glow red when the subwoofer is in Standby.

Level

The Level control adjusts the volume of the subwoofer relative to the rest of the system. Proper adjustment depends on factors such as room size, subwoofer placement, type of main speakers and listening position. Adjust the subwoofer level so that bass information is naturally integrated with the sound of your main speakers. If the subwoofer is connected via DSP In to a JBL TiK Master Sub, the Level control is automatically bypassed.

Filter

The crossover frequency control marked Filter determines the highest frequency your subwoofer will reproduce. It should be adjusted to create a seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers. Experiment with this adjustment to find the crossover frequency that sounds best with your speakers.

When the control is at the "30 Hz" position, very few high frequencies will be heard. This position is best suited to very large main speakers. For most systems, the control should be set somewhere near the mid position. For listeners using very small speakers, best results will be obtained with the control at the "150 Hz" position.

If the subwoofer is used with an external crossover or with a preamplifier/surround processor with dedicated subwoofer outputs, press Filter Defeat to bypass the subwoofer’s internal filter. If the subwoofer is connected via DSP In to a JBL TiK Master subwoofer, the Filter is automatically bypassed.

Phase

The Phase switch is used to adjust the relative polarity of the subwoofer. Listen to your TiK Sub and main speakers with the switch in the "0°" position, then listen to the same material with the switch set to "180°". Decide which sounds better and leave the switch in this position. Repeat this procedure, if you move the subwoofer.

If the subwoofer is connected via DSP In to a JBL TiK Master subwoofer, the Phase switch is automatically bypassed.

Contour

To fine-tune the deepest bass for the best match to your system, room and personal preferences, adjust Contour in connection with careful listening. The TiK Sub is designed to provide flat frequency response in free air (away from all boundaries) with the Contour control in the "Max." position. The TiK Sub is designed to provide flat frequency response when placed in a corner with the Contour control in the "Min." position. If you wish to reduce the level of the very lowest frequencies turn the control toward ”Min.” This can be particularly useful, if placement near walls or corners provides too much bass reinforcement. If the subwoofer is connected via DSP In to a JBL TiK MasterSub, the Contour control is automatically bypassed.

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