Harman JBL Pasion 12SP User manual

Thank you for choosing JBL.
The new JBL Pasión 12SP Powered Subwoofer integrates a high-performance woofer and built-in high-eciency amplier for powerful,
deep and accurate low-frequency reproduction. Whether combined with Pasión Series or your favorite full-range speakers, the Pasión
12SP can greatly enhance music dynamics and sound immersion for a wide range of professional and home entertainment sound
reinforcement applications. With variable crossover, phase and volume control, as well as three power switch modes, the Pasión 12SP
is highly adjustable yet easy to set up.
Features:
• Stylish appearance and compact footprint
• Specially designed high-power 12-inch woofer
• Cabinet constructed of high-quality board and covered with vinyl layer
• RCA and XLR inputs and thru outputs
• Variable volume, crossover and phase control
• Three power switch modes: AUTO/OFF/ON
This Quick Start Guide contains all the information related to the setup, connection and operation of this subwoofer.
For more detailed information on this product, please visit our website: www.jblpro.com.
Placement
We suggest placing the subwoofer in one of three
positions in the room. Please choose the posi-
tion that provides practical placement and good
sound quality based on the room environment.
1Corner: This placement is usually practical
and will maximize the low-frequency energy and
immersion, due to corner reections. However,
in some rooms, the interference from the corner
reections may cause the low-end to sound less
detailed and unnatural.
2Front wall: This placement, in between the
front left/right main speakers and on the same
plane, oers excellent phase integration with the
front main speakers.
3Rear wall: In some rooms, placing the sub-
woofer behind the listening position can also
achieve good results. However, when using this
position, take care to adjust the subwoofer’s
phase control for proper phase correlation.
Connection
1) As shown in the diagram on the reverse page, this product provides two input connector types: RCA and
XLR. Connect the source (e.g., preamplier, mixer, DVD player) output to the corresponding input using the
appropriate cable type.
* Please note that only one of the input connector types can be selected during setup.
2) The RCA or XLR link output can be connected to the input of an additional subwoofer or preamplier if
required for your application.
Left surround
speaker Right surround speaker
Left front
main speaker Right front main speaker
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Due to the strong vibrational energy, it is best to place the subwoofer on
the ground. To avoid abnormal vibration, do not place it on the same table
as a TV set or other electrical equipment, which may aect the lifespan of
the electrical equipment. If the room area is less than 30m², one subwoofer
is sucient. If the room area exceeds 50m², it is recommended to use two
subwoofers. Consider the best placement for the listening area. In a home
room, it is better to place the subwoofer along the same plane as the left
and right front speakers, so that the frequency response of the subwoofer
integrates smoothly with the front speakers. For reference, the above graph
shows a comparison of the subwoofer’s frequency response when placed in
the previously mentioned positions.
1) 1 × 12SP Subwoofer
2) 1 × Power Cable (plug type varies by region)
3) 1 × Quick Start Guide
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
DIMENSIONS PACKING LIST
SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Woofer Size: 12” (305 mm)
• Power: 300W RMS (450W dynamic)
• Volume Range: -∞ to +10dB
• Frequency Response: 40Hz – 160Hz
• Crossover Frequency: 40Hz – 160Hz (vari-
able) 24dB/octave
• Phase: 0° – 180° (variable)
• Input: 1x (R+L RCA); 1x XLR
• Output (Link): 1x (R+L RCA); 1x XLR
• System Type: Front facing, bass-reex
• Power Supply: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption (standby): < 0.5W
• Mounting: M20 (thread) speaker bracket
mounting hole
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 396 × 464 × 430 mm
• Weight: 22.65 kg
Dimensions in mm [inch]
Pasión 12SP Powered Subwoofer

© 2019 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Issued 12/5/2019
HARMAN Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 USA
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufac-
turer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacle and the point where the power cord con-
nects to the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe-
riods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally or has been dropped.
14. The appliance coupler of the power supply cord is used as the ultimate dis-
connect device from the mains. The appliance coupler shall remain readily
operable.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
16. Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose the apparatus
to rain or moisture.
• Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. No naked ame
sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electronic shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied personnel. Do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
Mailing Address:
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91329
Customer Service:
Monday through Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Pacic Coast Time in the U.S.A.
(800) 8JBLPRO (800.852.5776)
www.jblproservice.com
On The World Wide Web:
www.jblpro.com
Shipping Address:
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Blvd., Dock 15
Northridge, CA 91329
(Do not return product to this address without rst obtaining prior authoriza-
tion from JBL)
Professional Contacts, Outside the USA:
Contact the JBL Professional Distributor in your area. A complete list of JBL
Professional international distributors is provided at our U.S.A. website: www.
jblpro.com
Product Registration:
Register your product online at www.jblpro.com
Tuning tips:
After connecting the subwoofer and turning on the power, rst
adjust the main speaker volume to an ideal level, and then ad-
just the subwoofer volume to balance it with the main speak-
ers. To select the optimal subwoofer location, disconnect or
power down the main speakers and audition the subwoofer
alone. Once the desired subwoofer location is determined,
reintroduce the main speakers and adjust the crossover and
phase settings until the desired sound quality is achieved.
Operation Introduction
This subwoofer provides four controllable functions: power
switch mode, volume, crossover and phase (as shown in the
diagram to the right).
1) Power switch mode:
The power switch has three positions, corresponding to the
three power modes. The middle (“OFF”) position powers o
the subwoofer. When switched to the “ON” position, the sub-
woofer remains on. When switched to the “AUTO” position,
the subwoofer automatically enters standby mode when no
audio signal is detected for ~15 minutes; when audio signal is
detected, the subwoofer automatically turns back on. When
the subwoofer is powered on, the “POWER” LED lights; in
standby, the “STB” LED lights.
2) Volume:
This control is used to control the volume of the subwoofer.
Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume; turning it
counterclockwise decreases the volume.
The subwoofer volume should be adjusted to achieve the de-
sired balance between the subwoofer and the left and right
main speakers. Since humans hear loudness across the fre-
quency spectrum according to researched equal-loudness
contour curves, the sound pressure level of the subwoofer
should be optimal at approximately 2–5dB higher than the
main speakers. However, it should be adjusted according to
the program source. For example, when watching program
material that primarily contains dialog, too much low-end will
aect speech intelligibility. If this occurs, turn down the sub-
woofer volume or try turning it o. If watching a movie, you
can turn up the subwoofer volume to increase the impact
of the low-frequency eects (LFE). If reproducing singing or
music that is vocal intensive, the subwoofer level may need
to be moderate to provide a natural sound quality.
3) Crossover:
This control is used to adjust the cuto frequency of the sub-
woofer’s built-in low-pass lter and is adjustable from 40Hz
to 160Hz. The purpose of this adjustment is to provide a
smooth transition through the frequency range where the
subwoofer and main speakers overlap.
To achieve a full and natural frequency response transition, ad-
just the subwoofer’s crossover control to match the -6dB cuto
frequency of the left and right main speakers, if known. If the
low-frequency cuto point of the main speakers is unknown,
audition full bandwidth reference program and adjust the cross-
over to taste.
4) Phase:
The phase control is used to adjust the subwoofer’s phase to
match the phase of the main speakers. This phase correlation
can be aected by the oset in distance between the main
speakers and subwoofer in relation to the listening position,
which results in cancellation of low frequencies and a hollow
sound quality.
Generally, if the subwoofer and main speakers are placed along
the same front-wall plane (as shown using placement #2 in the
diagram on the reverse page), the phase control can be set to
0°. To judge proper phase alignment, sit in the listening position
and have someone adjust the subwoofer’s phase control until
the bass sounds it’s fullest.
JBL oers a limited warranty on the 12SP Powered
Subwoofer from the date of the original purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY?
Your JBL Warranty protects the original owner and all
subsequent owners for one year, so long as: A.) Your
JBL product has been purchased in China, Japan
and/or other Asian countries. (This Warranty does not
apply to JBL products purchased elsewhere except
for purchases by military outlets. Other purchasers
should contact the local JBL distributor for warranty
information.); and B.) The original dated bill of sale is
presented whenever warranty service is required.
WHAT DOES THE JBL WARRANTY COVER?
Except as specied below, your JBL Warranty covers
all defects in material and workmanship. The following
are not covered: Damage caused by accident, mis-
use, abuse, product modication or neglect; damage
occurring during shipment; damage resulting from
failure to follow instructions contained in your Instruc-
tion Manual; damage resulting from the performance
of repairs by someone not authorized by JBL; claims
based upon any misrepresentations by the seller; any
JBL product on which the serial number has been de-
faced, modied or removed.
WHO PAYS FOR WHAT?
JBL will pay all labor and material expenses for all re-
pairs covered by this warranty. Please be sure to save
the original shipping cartons because a charge will be
made if replacement cartons are requested. Payment
of shipping charges is discussed in the next section
of this warranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
If your JBL product ever needs service, please con-
tact your local dealer, Harman Authorized Service
Center or Harman China Professional Product Cus-
tomer Service Hotline [phone]). We may direct
you to an authorized JBL Service Agency or ask you
to send your unit to the factory for repair. Either way,
you’ll need to present the original bill of sale to es-
tablish the date of purchase. Please do not ship your
JBL product to the factory without prior authorization.
If transportation of your JBL product presents any un-
usual diculties, please advise us and we may make
special arrangements with you. Otherwise, you are
responsible for transporting your product for repair
or arranging for its transportation and for payment of
any initial shipping charges. However, we will pay the
return shipping charges if repairs are covered by the
warranty.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of mer-
chantability and tness for particular purpose, are lim-
ited in duration to the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES
JBL’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement,
at our option, of any defective product and shall not
include incidental or consequential damages of any
kind. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations and exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which vary, from
state to state.
*Connection cable sold separately.
Source Output Subwoofer Input
Subwoofer InputSource Output
RCA
XLR
*Connection cable sold separately.
Source Output Subwoofer Input
Subwoofer InputSource Output
RCA
XLR