JBL PS1400 Performance Series, Subwoofer SM
JBL PS1400 Performance Series, Subwoofer SM
JBL PS1400 Performance Series, Subwoofer SM
PS1400
Powered Subwoofer
SERVICE MANUAL
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . 2
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . 3
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 4
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . …. 5
MECHANICAL/PACKAGING PARTS LIST . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ……... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . … 6
PS1400 EXPLODED VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. …….. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . ….7
PASSIVE NETWORK SCHEMATIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………….. .8
BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . …………………. .. .. . . . . . . ... 9
PCB DRAWINGS. . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . …………….. .. . . . . . . ...10
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. …….. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . ..13
SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. …. . . . . .17
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ……………………………..18
General specifications
JBL continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. The specifications and details in
this and related JBL publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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PS1400 SUB Amplifier Detailed Specs
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PS1400
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AUTO
POWER •
integrated floorstanding OFF
the PS1400 provides an “WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.”
“AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
electronic 300Hz rolloff for the DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, EVITER D’EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA
PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE.”
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∞ LFE Level Control – This the main speakers are con- should be used in that
control only affects the signal figured as “Small” and all bass configuration even if the LFE
sent to the LFE input. Adjust information is being sent to the input will also be used.
the LFE level by starting with LFE inputs of the PS1400s, the • Power – This is the main
the level controls on both LFE Level control will operate power switch, which must be
PS1400 modules in the on all low- frequency infor- turned on for the amplifier and
Minimum position. With 5.1, 6.1 mation, and not just for the .1 electronic internal crossover to
or 7.1 source material playing, channel effects. function. If you will be away
advance the LFE Level controls § LFE/Subwoofer Input – This from home for an extended
on both PS1400s slowly until jack accepts either an LFE or period of time, or if the PS1400
the desired amount of effects line-level output from the will not be used, turn this
channel is present. The normal receiver or processor. switch off to conserve
position for this control is full electricity.
clockwise, with LFE adjust- ¶ System Input – These
ments being made via the level binding posts accept a full-
adjustments on your processor. range, amplified (speaker-
We have provided this control level) output from the receiver
because the LFE output level of or amplifier. This input should
AV receivers and processors be used whenever the PS1400
can vary from manufacturer to and PT800 modules will be
manufacturer. stacked and the internal
crossover used to form an
If you are using the third or integrated floorstanding
fourth configurations, where speaker system. This input
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound:
• Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.
• Check that the PS1400 is plugged in and its Power switch (8) is switched on.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and PS1400. 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.
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JBL PS1400 MECHANICAL/PACKAGING PARTS LIST
PACKAGING
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Exploded View
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15 7 (4)
1 9
8
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5 16 (4) 6 (2) 12 3
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PERFORMANCE
SERIES
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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PS1400 BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Part Number Qty Description Reference Designator
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Part Number Qty Description Reference Designator
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Part Number Qty Description Reference Designator
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