Connections; Speaker Connection/Level - JBL PowerBass PB12 Service Manual

PB12
Speaker Connection
When we designed the PB12
powered subwoofers, our goal
was to offer the user the best
possible performance
combined with the most
flexible and complete
installation options. Please
look over the following three
examples to determine which
Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level
Use this installation method for
Dolby Pro Logic applications
(not Dolby Digital, DTS or other
digital processing), where the
receiver/processor does not
have a subwoofer output or a
volume-controlled preamp
(line-) level output:
Connect your receiver or
amplifier's front left and right
speaker terminals to the left
and right terminals on the
subwoofer that are marked
"High Level In." Connect the
left and right terminals on the
subwoofer that are marked
"High Level Out" to the
corresponding terminals on
the back of your front left
and right speakers.
description best matches
your system and follow the
corresponding hookup
instructions.
To use the binding-post
speaker terminals with bare
wire, unscrew the collar until
the hole through the center-
Connect your receiver or
amplifier's center, left and right
surround-speaker terminals to
the corresponding terminals on
the back of your center, left
and right surround speakers.
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post is visible under the collar.
Insert the bare end of the wire
through the hole in the post,
then screw the collar back
down until the connection is
tight. The holes in the center
of the collars are intended for
banana-type connectors.