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®
ESC350
simple
setup guide
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote-Control-Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect TV or VCR to The Source™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect Antennas to The Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect Optional Cassette Deck to The Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect The Source to a Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speaker Connection Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To Play a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To Skip to a Different Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To Scan within the Same Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To Pause the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Stop the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Program the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Play the Tracks of a CD in Random Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Repeat the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Switch Between AM and FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Tune to a Particular Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
If a Selected FM Station is a Little Noisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To Have the Tuner Search for the Next Strong Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preset Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Surround Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Test Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Center-Channel Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rear-Channel Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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read first! Important Safety Precautions!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not remove the grounding plug
on the power cord, or use any plug
or extension cord that does not have
a grounding plug provided.
Make certain that the
AC outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an adapter plug
with this product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Antenna Lead-In Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
1. Read Instructions. All the
safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The
safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warn-
ings on the product and in the
operating instructions should
be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All
operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning. Unplug this prod-
uct from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments. Do not use
attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer,
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do
not use this product near
water – for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming
pool; or the like.
8. Accessories. Do not place
this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A Product
and Cart
Combination
Should Be
Moved with Care. Quick stops,
excessive force and uneven
surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination
to overturn.
10. Ventilation. Slots and
openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
rack, unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
11. Power Sources. This prod-
uct should be operated only
from the type of power source
indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power
company.
For products intended
to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12. Grounding or
Polarization. This product may
be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current-line plug
(a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection.
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
14. Nonuse Periods. The
power cord of the product
should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for
long periods of time.
15. Outdoor Antenna
Grounding. If an outside
antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides infor-
mation with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See
Figure 1.
16. Lightning. For added pro-
tection for this product during
a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
17. Power Lines. An outside
antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits, as
contact with them might be
fatal.
18. Overloading. Do not over-
load wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience
receptacles, as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry.
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through
openings, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
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20. Servicing. Do not attempt
to service this product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring
Service. Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:
a. The power-supply cord or
the plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen onto, or
liquid has been spilled into,
the product; or
c. The product has been
exposed to rain or water; or
d. The product does not oper-
ate normally when following
the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will
often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its
normal operation; or
e. The product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way; or
Figure 1.
Example of Antenna Grounding as
per National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70
f. The product exhibits a dis-
tinct change in performance;
this indicates a need for
service.
22. Replacement Parts. When
replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer
or that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
23. Safety Check. Upon
completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform
safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper
operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting.
The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
25. Heat. The product should
be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other
products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Part No. JBLULB 6/96
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one. Speaker Placement
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treeble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
+
CR
2025
Source cable
Speaker cables*
FM antenna
AM antenna
0-2 ft.
5
– 6 ft.
included
™
The Source
*3 x 20' – front.
*2 x 40' – surround.
.
Five satellites for left,
right, center and surrounds.
Remote with battery.
Satellites
Powered subwoofer
containing all amplification.
Subwoofer
FM and AM antennas.
Surround Speakers
Wall bracket for The Source.
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Mounting Options
+
+
+
+
Satellites and Surrounds
On shelves. On the wall. Optional
brackets, WB300.
Mounting to Wall
Using optional wall-mount brackets.
1. Attach plate to wall.
The customer is responsible
for proper selection and
use of mounting hardware,
available through hardware
stores, to properly and safely
wall-mount the speakers.
2. Slide speaker onto
support.
On optional stands, FS300.
3. Place speaker and
support on wall plate.
Remote-Control-Battery Installation
Push small tab towards
battery slot and pull
battery drawer out.
Remove old battery. Insert new battery with “+”
side up, and slide battery
drawer back into remote.
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two. Connections
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer
Out
In
A or B
TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Rear Panel of The Source
TV or Hi-Fi VCR
Antenna
FM
75Ω
L
R
L
R
AUDIO OUT
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer
Out
In
A or B
TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
FM
75Ω
L
R
INPUT
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
Rear Panel of The Source
Rear Panel of Subwoofer
OUTPUTS
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
Min Max
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer
Out
In
A or B
TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
AM
Antenna
FM Antenna
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
FM
75Ω
L
R
Rear Panel of The Source
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer
Out
In
A or B
TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Rear Panel of The SourceCassette Deck
Antenna
FM
75Ω
L
R
L
R
OUT
L
R
IN
Connect TV or VCR to The Source
Note: The Source also
provides a stereo mini-jack (B)
to provide an easy connection
to devices that have a stereo
mini-jack audio output.
Connect Antennas to The Source
Connect Optional Cassette Deck to The Source
Connect The Source to a Subwoofer
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Left Front
Center
Right Front
OUTPUTS
Right Surround
Left Surround
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
Speaker and Amplifier Connection
Speaker Connections
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three. Operations
Mute
Volume
+–
Volume
Mute
Volume
+–
Volume
Mute
+–
Volume
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
Volume
THE SOURCE
To raise volume:
Turn control on The Source
REMOTE
push “+” on the remote
control.
clockwise or
THE SOURCE
To lower volume:
Turn volume control
REMOTE
push “–” on the remote
control.
on The Source counterclockwise or
Mute
REMOTE
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To lower volume
completely: Push “Mute”
on the remote control.
When “Mute” is pushed
again, the volume will
return to its original level.
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+
– Treble +
+
– Treble +
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Bass
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Treble
THE SOURCE
To raise the bass level:
Push “+” on The Source or
THE SOURCE
To lower the bass level:
Push “–” on The Source or
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “+” until you
reach the desired level.
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “–” until you
reach the desired level.
THE SOURCE
To raise the treble level:
Push “+” on The Source or
THE SOURCE
To lower the treble level:
Push “–” on The Source or
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “+” until you
reach the desired level.
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “–” until you
reach the desired level.
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AM/FM
TV
Aux
Skip
Search
Tune
CD Operation
Open
Power
Volume
Search
Tune
AM/FM
TV
Aux
TV
Aux
Surround
Skip
Search
Tune
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
To Play a CD
THE SOURCE
1. Push “Power” and/or
“Open” on The Source.
2. Insert CD.
THE SOURCE
3. Push “Play” on The
Source or
REMOTE
the remote control.
(The door will close
automatically.)
To Skip to a Different Track
THE SOURCE
Push “|<” or “>|” on
The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control until the
number of the desired track
appears on the display.
To Scan within the Same Track
THE SOURCE
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Push “<<” or “>>” on
The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control.
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Open
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Delete
TV
Aux
Surround
To Pause the CD
Search
Tune
Search
Tune
TV
Aux
Surround
CD Random
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
CD Random
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
To Play the Tracks of a CD in Random Order
Push “Random” on The Source.
The Source will automatically
delete each track it has played
from the “Random” operation.
THE SOURCE
Push “Pause” on The Source
or
To Stop the CD
THE SOURCE
Push “Stop” on The Source
or
To Program the CD
REMOTE
the remote control. Push
again to resume play.
REMOTE
the remote control.
THE SOURCE
To Repeat the Disc
Note: If “Random” and
“Repeat” are both engaged the
CD player will randomly play
the disc, deleting all played
tracks, until the disc is
finished. It will then randomly
play the disc again.
THE SOURCE
Push “Repeat” on The Source.
THE SOURCE
1. Push “Power” and/or
“Open” on The Source.
2. Insert CD.
THE SOURCE
3. Push “|<” or “>|” to
select desired track.
THE SOURCE
4. Push “Add” to program
track. Repeat procedure
until all desired tracks are
programmed.
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Tuner Operation
Power
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Rear
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Rear
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
Power Sleep
+
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
Power Sleep
+
Skip
Search
Tune
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
To Switch Between AM and FM
THE SOURCE
Push “Power” on The Source
or
THE SOURCE
“AM/FM” on The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control.
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THE SOURCE
Push “AM/FM” on
REMOTE
the remote control.
The Source or
To Tune to a Particular Station
THE SOURCE
Push “<<” or “>>” on
The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control. To
search rapidly, hold down
the “<<” or “>>” button.
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If a Selected FM Station is a Little Noisy
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
Rear
Speakers
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Rear
Speakers
Skip
Search
Tune
Skip
Search
Tune
AM/FM
TV
Aux
To Have the Tuner Search for the Next Strong Station
THE SOURCE
Push “Stereo/Mono” on The
Source. This will play the
selected station without
any stereo separation,
but there will be much
less background noise.
THE SOURCE
When in the “Mono” mode,
the “<<” or “>>” on The
Source or
REMOTE
the remote control will
tune up or down one
frequency at a time.
THE SOURCE
Push “Auto Tune” on
The Source.
THE SOURCE
Then, when you push “<<”
or “>>” on The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control, the
tuner will automatically
advance to the next
station with a strong
signal.
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Preset Operation
Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Delete
Skip
Search
Tune
Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Delete
Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Delete
AM/FM
TV
Aux
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
THE SOURCE
1. Tune to the station
that you want to add
into memory.
2. Push “Add” on The
Source. That station is now
THE SOURCE
3. To delete a preset:
Push “Delete” on The Source.
That station is now removed
from your selection of
stations in memory.
added to your selection of
stations in memory.
THE SOURCE
4. To skip between preset
REMOTE
the remote control.
stations: Push “|<” or “>|”
on The Source or
The Source has a unique
feature that will automatically place up to 32
stations in memory. To
activate this feature, push
and hold the “Auto” button
for one second. The tuner
will search the dial and
place the stations with a
THE SOURCE
Note: Activating this feature
will delete all stations that
were previously stored in
memory. To prevent this from
accidentally occurring, the
Auto button will only activate
if held for a full second.
strong signal into memory.
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– Bass +
Surround Mode
Rear
Speakers
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
Rear
Speakers
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
+–
Surround Mode Operation
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
What is Dolby*Pro Logic*?
Dolby*Pro Logic*is an
encode/decode process by
which four channels of
sound-track information
are encoded into two
channels for playback on
VCRs, laser disc players,
and some TV broadcasts,
and then decoded back
into four channels for
playback through five
loudspeakers. Remember
that a Dolby Pro Logic
system consists of three
channels of information
for front left, center, and
right speakers and one
channel of mono surround
This system contains three surround modes.
1. Dolby Pro Logic –
In this mode all five
speakers are used.
2.
Dolby Pro Logic Phantom –
In this mode the center
channel does not operate.
This may be preferred
when listening to a music
source that was not
recorded with surroundchannel information.
information. The surround
channel is played back
through two speakers.
Dolby Pro Logic helps to
re-create all of the impact
and excitement of a movie
theater in your home.
3. 2-channel – In this
mode the program is
played back in a traditional stereo form.
THE SOURCE
To switch between the
three surround modes:
REMOTE
the remote control.
Push “Surround Mode” on
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The Source or
THE SOURCE
If you are listening to a
program in the Dolby Pro
Logic Normal or Phantom
mode and you wish to turn
off the surround speakers:
Push “Rear Speakers” on
The Source.
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Test Tone
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
+–
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Balance
THE SOURCE
Using the remote control,
push “Tone.” Then adjust
the Center and Surround
levels until the volume
of all the speakers is the
same during the test.
Note: The test tone is
For proper Dolby Pro Logic
operation, a test tone
is used to calibrate the
volume settings of the
speakers. A noise will be
used to calibrate the
performance of the system.
When listening to an actual
recording, the volume level
of the surround channels is
generally much lower than
that of the front channels.
heard cycling, in order,
from the front left, center,
right, and both surround
speakers.
In fact, when listening to a
movie, virtually all of the
dialogue and a substantial
number of the effects are
reproduced through the
center channel.
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REMOTE
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until
“Balance” appears in the
display.
Center-Channel Volume
REMOTE
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Center”
appears in the display and
the corresponding LED on
top of the display is lit.
Rear-Channel Volume
REMOTE
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Rear”
appears in the display and
the corresponding LED on
top of the display is lit.
REMOTE
Push “+” on the remote
control to adjust the balance
toward the right speaker.
REMOTE
Push “+” on the remote
control to increase the
volume of the center
channel.
REMOTE
Push “+” on the remote
control to increase
the volume of the rear
channels.
REMOTE
Push “–” on the remote
control to adjust the
balance toward the left
speaker.
REMOTE
Push “–” on the remote
control to decrease the
volume of the center channel.
REMOTE
Push “–” on the remote
control to decrease the
volume of the rear channels.
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Delay Time
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
15ms
15ms
15ms
20ms
25ms
30ms
30ms
30ms
Distance (in feet) From Front Speakers
Distance (in feet) from Rear Speakers
Preferable Acceptable
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone
Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
The delay control allows
the user to set the surround delay between 15
and 30 milliseconds in
one-millisecond increments.
The best setting will
depend on the distance
between the main
listening area and the
front speakers as well as
the distance between the
main listening area and
the rear speakers. The chart
at the bottom shows the
recommended settings.
REMOTE
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Delay”
appears in the display and
REMOTE
Push “+” on the remote
control to increase the
delay time.
REMOTE
Push “–” on the remote
control to decrease the
delay time.
the corresponding LED on
top of the display is lit.
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Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from any
of the speakers, check the
following:
• Make sure the subwoofer is
plugged into an active AC wall
outlet.
• Make sure the Master Power
Switch, located on the rear of the
subwoofer, is in the “On/Standby”
position.
• Make sure there is a source –
for example, a VCR or television –
hooked up to the TV or tape/aux
input jacks on The Source.
• Make sure that the program
material is playing.
• Recheck the hookup connections.
If most of the sound comes from
the center-channel speaker, with
little or no information from
the surround channels, note the
following:
Although most of today’s televisions are equipped with stereo
audio output jacks, some stereo
televisions have poor audio sections and are unable to provide a
Dolby Pro Logic encoded signal. In
the unlikely event that you experi-
ence this problem, connecting the
audio outputs from your hi-fi VCR,
laser disc player, DVD player, or
satellite receiver directly to one of
the inputs on The Source will provide a proper audio signal and
allow you to enjoy true Dolby Pro
Logic surround sound.
If there is no sound from the
surround speakers or sound is
very low, check the following:
• Check all connections between
the amplifier and each of the
speakers.
• Raise the surround volume
from the remote control
(see “Operation” section).
• Make sure the TV show or movie
you are watching is recorded in
Dolby Surround.
If there is no sound from the
center speaker, check the
following:
• Make sure that the processor
is in the Pro Logic mode. If it is
in Phantom or Stereo mode, the
center speaker will not play.
• Check the connections between
the subwoofer and the center
speaker.
If you have low bass output,
check the following:
• Experiment with placement of
the subwoofer. Remember, place
the subwoofer in a corner to get
maximum bass output from the
system.
• Increase the level of bass,
using the remote control.
• Adjust the level control on the
rear of the subwoofer.
If you are having trouble picking
up radio stations, check the
following:
• Make sure the antenna is
hooked up properly.
• Depending on your distance from
the station’s transmitter, you may
need to install an FM antenna on
the roof or in the attic.
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Specifications
Components
The Source
surround sound processor,
CD player, AM/FM tuner
Subwoofer
8" driver in a bass-reflex
enclosure
Satellite Speakers
3/4" tweeters,
3" midrange driver
System Remote
credit-card-sized
hand-held controller
ESC350 System
Amplifier
200 watts total system output;
front channels:
35 watts x 3 @ .1% THD;
surround channels:
15 watts x 2 @ .1% THD;
subwoofer:
65 watts x 1 @ 1% THD
System Frequency
Response (–6dB)
35Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
90dB
Input Impedance
20k ohms
Input Sensitivity
250mV
The Source
Dimensions (H x W x D)
4-5/8 x 10-1/4 x 9-3/4 inches
117 x 260 x 248mm
Weight
5 lbs/2.3 kg
Subwoofer
Dimensions (H x W x D)
15-1/8 x 13 x 14-1/2 inches
384 x 330 x 368mm
Weight
34.5 lbs/15.7 kg
Satellites
Dimensions (H x W x D)
4-3/8 x 3-3/16 x 3-3/4 inche
111 x 81 x 95mm
Weight
.8 lbs/.4 kg
System Remote
Dimensions (H x W x D)
4-7/8 x 2-1/4 x 1/4 inches
124 x 57 x 6mm
Weight
.25 lbs/.11 kg
s
Occasional refinements
may be made to existing
products without notice,
but will always meet
or exceed original
specifications unless
otherwise stated.
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JBL Consumer Products
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8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
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©
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*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
8/98 Part No. ESC350OM
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