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The Phase Control determines
whether the subwoofer 
speaker’s piston-like action
moves in and out with the
main speakers, 0°, or opposite
the main speakers, 180°. There
is no correct or incorrect set-
ting. Proper phase adjustment
depends on several variables
such as subwoofer placement
and listener position. Adjust
the phase switch to maximize
bass output at the listening
position.

Phase

0

180

Phase Control

Remember, every system,
room and listener is different.
There are no right or wrong
settings; any setting you
choose will result in excellent 
performance. Should you
decide to fine-tune your 
system for optimum 
performance, be patient and
trust your ears. It will be
worth the effort involved to
fully “tweak” your system.

Troubleshooting

If you used the high-level
(speaker) inputs and there is
no sound from any of the
speakers, check the 
following:

• Receiver/amplifier is on 
and a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation 
of your receiver/amplifier.

If there is low bass output,
check the following:

• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct 
polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure that the sub-
woofer is plugged into an
active electrical outlet.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in.
• Adjust the crossover point.
• If you are using a Dolby
Digital/DTS receiver or 
processor, make sure that the
subwoofer adjustments on 
the receiver/processor are 
set up correctly.

If you used the line-level
inputs and there is no sound
from the subwoofer, check
the following:

• Receiver/amplifier is on and
a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and subwoofer. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.

Summary of Contents for DPS-12

Page 1: ...the JBL loudspeakers you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected and that when you think about pur chasing additional audio equipment for your home car or office you will o...

Page 2: ...onuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time 15 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or...

Page 3: ...om One technique that can help you find the ideal subwoofer location is to tem porarily place the subwoofer near the main listening loca tion Then move around the room and determine where you hear the...

Page 4: ...ass 60 180 120 90 150 Low Pass 60 180 120 90 150 Off On Power Direct L I N E I N L I N E O U T L C R L C R SPKR In L C R SPKR Out Phase 0 180 Min Max Video Contour Off On 120V 60Hz 350W Level 3 If you...

Page 5: ...will limit the low frequency information that is returned to your receiver amplifier Your receiver amplifier does not need to waste valuable power reproducing the low frequencies In addition since no...

Page 6: ...fer s efforts to the ultradeep bass sounds while your main speakers continue to reproduce the mid bass information If you are using smaller bookshelf speakers that do not extend Level Control The subw...

Page 7: ...is playing Powered subwoofer is plugged in Check all wires and connec tions between receiver ampli fier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed c...

Page 8: ...d 10 98 Part No DPS 12OM Specifications DPS 12 Amplifier Power RMS 250 watts Driver 12 High Polymer Laminate Inputs Line Level and Speaker Level Outputs Line Level and Speaker Level Low Pass Frequency...

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