User manual JBL ESC 350

® ESC350 simple setup guide 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 SourceTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 thank you for choosing JBL. For more than 50 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car or office. We're confident that the JBL system you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected ­ and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will once again choose JBL. Please take a moment to complete the enclosed profile card. It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements, and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that meet their needs and expectations. JBL Consumer Products 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. 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 warnings 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 product 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 product 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 protection 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 overload 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. 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 operate 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 f. The product exhibits a distinct 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. Figure 1. Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 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) Part No. JBLULB 6/96 ­3­ one. Speaker Placement included Power Satellites 0-2 ft. Volume Open CD Random Skip AM/FM Repeat Search Tune TV Auto Tune Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono Rear Speakers ­ Bass + ­ Treeble + Tuner Presets Auto Add Surround Mode Delete . The SourceTM Five satellites for left, right, center and surrounds. Powered subwoofer containing all amplification. Subwoofer Source cable Power Sleep Mute Volume CD FM antenna AM antenna ­ + AM/FM TV Aux Surround CR 2025 Speaker cables* + ­ Tone Calibrate + TM *3 x 20' ­ front. *2 x 40' ­ surround. Remote with battery. FM and AM antennas. Surround Speakers 5 ­ 6 ft. Wall bracket for The Source. ­4­ Mounting Options Satellites and Surrounds Remote-Control-Battery Installation + On shelves. On the wall. Optional brackets, WB300. On optional stands, FS300. 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. Mounting to Wall Using optional wall-mount brackets. 1. Attach plate to wall. 2. Slide speaker onto support. 3. Place speaker and support on wall plate. The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware, available through hardware stores, to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. ­5­ + + two. Connections Connect TV or VCR to The Source TV or Hi-Fi VCR AUDIO OUT L R R Out JBL ESC350 In Powered Subwoofer Tape/Aux A or B TV US AM Europe FM Loop 75 Tuner Frequency Antenna Standard L L R Connect Optional Cassette Deck to The Source Rear Panel of The Source Cassette Deck IN L R R Out JBL ESC350 In Powered Subwoofer Tape/Aux A or TV B US AM Europe FM Loop 75 Tuner Frequency Antenna Standard OUT L Rear Panel of 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. Rear Panel of Subwoofer Connect The Source to a Subwoofer Min Max SUBWOOFER LEVEL Connect Antennas to The Source FM Antenna INPUT Rear Panel of The Source OUTPUTS L R Out JBL ESC350 In Powered Subwoofer Tape/Aux A or TV B AM Europe FM Loop 75 Tuner Frequency Antenna Standard AM Antenna US RIGHT Rear Panel of The Source L R Out JBL ESC350 In Powered Subwoofer Tape/Aux A or TV B AM Europe FM Loop 75 Tuner Frequency Antenna Standard FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER LEFT RIGHT LEFT US SURROUND SPEAKERS ­6­ Speaker Connections Left Front Center Right Front OUTPUTS RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKERS LEFT Left Surround Right Surround Speaker and Amplifier Connection ­7­ three. Operations The Source Power Volume Volume Mute Volume Remote Control Power Sleep ­ THE SOURCE REMOTE Volume + Mute Volume CD Open ­ + To raise volume: Turn control on The Source clockwise or push "+" on the remote control. AM/FM CD Random Skip AM/FM Repeat Search Tune TV Auto Tune TV Volume Mute Aux Surround Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono ­ Tone Calibrate + Rear Speakers TM Volume ­ Bass + ­ Treble + Tuner Presets Auto Add Surround Mode ­ THE SOURCE REMOTE + Delete To lower volume: Turn volume control on The Source counterclockwise or push "­" on the remote control. Mute Mute Volume ­ REMOTE + To lower volume completely: Push "Mute" on the remote control. When "Mute" is pushed again, the volume will return to its original level. ­8­ Bass Treble ­ Bass + Surround ­ Treble + ­ Treble + Surround Surround Mode ­ Calibrate + Calibrate THE SOURCE REMOTE ­ + THE SOURCE REMOTE To raise the bass level: Push "+" on The Source or push "Calibrate" on the remote control until "Bass" illuminates in The Source display. Push "+" until you reach the desired level. To raise the treble level: Push "+" on The Source or push "Calibrate" on the remote control until "Treble" illuminates in The Source display. Push "+" until you reach the desired level. ­ Bass + Surround ­ Treble + ­ Treble + Surround Surround Mode ­ Calibrate + Calibrate THE SOURCE REMOTE ­ + THE SOURCE REMOTE To lower the bass level: Push "­" on The Source or push "Calibrate" on the remote control until "Bass" illuminates in The Source display. Push "­" until you reach the desired level. To lower the treble level: Push "­" on The Source or push "Calibrate" on the remote control until "Treble" illuminates in The Source display. Push "­" until you reach the desired level. ­9­ CD Operation The Source To Play a CD Search Tune TV Power Aux Power Open Volume Surround Remote Control Power Sleep THE SOURCE THE SOURCE REMOTE Mute Volume 1. Push "Power" and/or "Open" on The Source. 2. Insert CD. 3. Push "Play" on The Source or the remote control. (The door will close automatically.) Volume CD Open ­ + AM/FM CD Random Skip AM/FM Repeat Search Tune TV Auto Tune To Skip to a Different Track AM/FM TV Aux Surround Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono Skip + Rear Speakers TM ­ Tone Calibrate TV ­ Bass + ­ Treble + Tuner Presets Auto Add Search Tune Aux Surround Mode Delete THE SOURCE REMOTE Push "|<" or ">|" on The Source or the remote control until the number of the desired track appears on the display. To Scan within the Same Track Skip AM/FM Search Tune TV Aux THE SOURCE REMOTE Push "<<" or ">>" on The Source or the remote control. ­ 10 ­ To Pause the CD Search Tune To Play the Tracks of a CD in Random Order TV CD Random Aux AM/FM Repeat Push "Random" on The Source. The Source will automatically delete each track it has played from the "Random" operation. Surround TV Auto Tune THE SOURCE REMOTE THE SOURCE Push "Pause" on The Source or the remote control. Push again to resume play. To Stop the CD Search Tune To Repeat the Disc CD Random TV AM/FM Repeat Aux TV Auto Tune Surround Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono 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 REMOTE THE SOURCE Push "Stop" on The Source or the remote control. Push "Repeat" on The Source. To Program the CD Tuner Presets Skip Auto Power Add Search Tune Delete Volume Open THE SOURCE THE SOURCE THE SOURCE 1. Push "Power" and/or "Open" on The Source. 2. Insert CD. 3. Push "|<" or ">|" to select desired track. 4. Push "Add" to program track. Repeat procedure until all desired tracks are programmed. ­ 11 ­ Tuner Operation The Source To Switch Between AM and FM AM/FM Repeat Power Sleep Mute TV Auto Tune Volume CD Tape/Aux Power Stereo/Mono AM/FM + Rear Remote Control Power Sleep THE SOURCE REMOTE Push "AM/FM" on The Source or Mute Volume the remote control. Volume CD Open ­ + AM/FM CD Random Skip AM/FM Repeat Search Tune TV Auto Tune TV Aux To Tune to a Particular Station Skip AM/FM Surround Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono ­ Tone Calibrate + Rear Speakers TM ­ Bass + ­ Treble + Tuner Presets Auto Add Surround Mode Search Tune TV Delete Aux THE SOURCE REMOTE Push "<<" or ">>" on The Source or AM/FM Power TV Auto Tune Volume CD Repeat Power Sleep the remote control. To search rapidly, hold down the "<<" or ">>" button. Mute Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono + AM/FM Rear THE SOURCE THE SOURCE REMOTE Push "Power" on The Source or "AM/FM" on The Source or the remote control. ­ 12 ­ If a Selected FM Station is a Little Noisy TV Auto Tune Skip AM/FM To Have the Tuner Search for the Next Strong Station AM/FM Repeat Skip AM/FM Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono Search Tune TV TV Auto Tune Search Tune TV Rear Speakers Aux Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono Aux Rear Speakers THE SOURCE THE SOURCE REMOTE THE SOURCE THE SOURCE REMOTE Push "Stereo/Mono" on The Source. This will play the selected station without any stereo separation, but there will be much less background noise. When in the "Mono" mode, the "<<" or ">>" on The Source or the remote control will tune up or down one frequency at a time. Push "Auto Tune" on The Source. Then, when you push "<<" or ">>" on The Source or the remote control, the tuner will automatically advance to the next station with a strong signal. ­ 13 ­ Preset Operation The Source Tuner Presets Auto Add Tuner Presets Auto Add Delete Delete THE SOURCE Power THE SOURCE