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ESC350
simple
setup guide
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read first!Important Safety Precautions!
basement; or near a swimming
pool; or the like.
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.
mation with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, ground-
ing of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See
Figure 1.
20. Servicing. Do not attempt
to service this product your-
self, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
f. The product exhibits a dis-
tinct change in performance;
this indicates a need for
service.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 mount-
ing of the product should
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.
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 charac-
teristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
12. Grounding or
21. Damage Requiring
Make certain that the
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.
Service. Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:
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.
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.
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
follow the manufacturer’s
23. Safety Check. Upon
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
instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
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.
accompanying the appliance.
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
9. A Product
and Cart
1. Read Instructions. All the
safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before
the product is operated.
Combination
Should Be
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting.
The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
Moved with Care. Quick stops,
excessive force and uneven
surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination
to overturn.
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.
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 par-
ticular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
2. Retain Instructions. The
safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for
future reference.
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.
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 sur-
face. This product should not
be placed in a built-in instal-
lation, such as a bookcase or
rack, unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufactur-
er’s instructions have been
adhered to.
3. Heed Warnings. All warn-
ings on the product and in the
operating instructions should
be adhered to.
e. The product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way; or
4. Follow Instructions. All
operating and use instructions
should be followed.
14. Nonuse Periods. The
power cord of the product
should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for
long periods of time.
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.
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.
Figure 1.
Example of Antenna Grounding as
per National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70
15. Outdoor Antenna
Grounding. If an outside
6. Attachments. Do not use
attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer,
as they may cause hazards.
Antenna Lead-In Wire
antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be
sure the antenna or cable sys-
tem is grounded so as to pro-
vide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides infor-
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.
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps
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
11. Power Sources. This prod-
uct should be operated only
from the type of power source
indicated on the marking
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
label. If you are not sure
Part No. JBLULB 6/96
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one.
Satellites
Speaker Placement
included
0-2 ft.
Power
Volume
Open
CD
AM/FM
TV
Random
Repeat
Skip
Search
Tune
Auto Tune
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Rear
Speakers
–
Bass
+
–
Treeble
+
Tuner Presets
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
The Source™.
Powered subwoofer
Five satellites for left,
containing all amplification.
right, center and surrounds.
Subwoofer
Source cable
Power
Sleep
Mute
FM antenna
AM antenna
Volume
+
CD
–
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
CR
–
+
2025
Tone Calibrate
TM
+
Speaker cables*
*3 x 20' – front.
FM and AM antennas.
Remote with battery.
*2 x 40' – surround.
Surround Speakers
5
– 6 ft.
Wall bracket for The Source.
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Mounting Options
Remote-Control-Battery Installation
Satellites and Surrounds
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.
3. Place speaker and
support on wall plate.
1. Attach plate to wall.
2. Slide speaker onto
support.
The customer is responsible
for proper selection and
use of mounting hardware,
available through hardware
stores, to properly and safely
wall-mount the speakers.
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two.
Connections
Connect Optional Cassette Deck to The Source
Connect TV or VCR to The Source
Rear Panel of The Source
Cassette Deck
IN OUT
Rear Panel of The Source
TV or Hi-Fi VCR
AUDIO OUT
L
L
L
L
L
R
AM
Loop
R
AM
Loop
FM
75Ω
FM
75Ω
US
Europe
US
Europe
R
R
R
Tuner
Tuner
Out
In
Tape/Aux
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer
Out
Tape/Aux
A
or
TV
B
JBL ESC350
A
or
TV
B
In
Frequency
Standard
Frequency
Standard
Powered Subwoofer
Antenna
Antenna
Rear Panel of Subwoofer
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 The Source to a Subwoofer
Min
Max
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
INPUT
Connect Antennas to The Source
FM Antenna
Rear Panel of The Source
L
OUTPUTS
AM
Antenna
RIGHT
Rear Panel of The Source
L
R
AM
Loop
FM
75Ω
US
Europe
FRONT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
LEFT
Tuner
Out
In
Tape/Aux
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer
A
or
TV
B
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
RIGHT
LEFT
R
AM
Loop
FM
75Ω
US
Europe
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
Tuner
Out
In
Tape/Aux
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer
A
or
TV
B
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
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Speaker Connections
Left Front
Center
Right Front
OUTPUTS
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
Left Surround
Right Surround
Speaker and Amplifier Connection
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three.
Operations
Volume
The Source
Volume
Mute
Volume
Power
–
+
Remote Control
Power
Sleep
THE SOURCE
REMOTE
Volume
To raise volume:
Turn control on The Source
clockwise or
Mute
push “+” on the remote
control.
Open
Volume
CD
–
+
AM/FM
TV
CD
AM/FM
TV
Random
Repeat
Skip
Volume
Mute
Search
Tune
Aux
Auto Tune
Surround
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
–
+
Volume
Rear
Speakers
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
TM
–
+
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
THE SOURCE
REMOTE
To lower volume:
Turn volume control
on The Source counter-
clockwise or
push “–” on the remote
control.
Mute
To lower volume
Mute
completely: Push “Mute”
on the remote control.
When “Mute” is pushed
again, the volume will
return to its original level.
Volume
–
+
REMOTE
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Bass
Treble
Surround
Surround
–
Treble
+
+
–
Bass
+
– Treble
Surround Mode
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
To raise the bass 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.
To raise the treble 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.
Surround
Surround
–
Treble
+
+
–
Bass
+
– Treble
Surround Mode
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “–” until you
reach the desired level.
To lower the treble level:
Push “–” on The Source or
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.
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To Play a CD
CD Operation
Search
Tune
The Source
TV
Aux
Power
Volume
Surround
Power
Open
REMOTE
Remote Control
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
the remote control.
(The door will close
automatically.)
1. Push “Power” and/or
“Open” on The Source.
2. Insert CD.
3. Push “Play” on The
Source or
Power
Sleep
Volume
Mute
Open
Volume
CD
–
+
AM/FM
TV
To Skip to a Different Track
CD
Random
Repeat
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Search
Tune
Aux
Auto Tune
AM/FM
TV
Surround
Skip
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
–
+
Search
Tune
Rear
Speakers
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
TM
Aux
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
REMOTE
THE SOURCE
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the remote control until the
number of the desired track
appears on the display.
Push “ <” or “> ” on
The Source or
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.
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To Pause the CD
To Play the Tracks of a CD in Random Order
Push “Random” on The Source.
Search
Tune
The Source will automatically
delete each track it has played
from the “Random” operation.
TV
CD
AM/FM
TV
Random
Repeat
Aux
Auto Tune
Surround
REMOTE
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
the remote control. Push
again to resume play.
Push “Pause” on The Source
or
To Stop the CD
To Repeat the Disc
CD
AM/FM
TV
Random
Note: If “Random” and
Search
Tune
“Repeat” are both engaged the
CD player will randomly play
the disc, deleting all played
tracks, until the disc is
TV
Repeat
Aux
Auto Tune
finished. It will then randomly
play the disc again.
Surround
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
REMOTE
Push “Repeat” on The Source.
Push “Stop” on The Source
or
the remote control.
To Program the CD
Tuner Presets
Skip
Auto
Add
Power
Search
Tune
Delete
Volume
Open
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
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4. Push “Add” to program
track. Repeat procedure
until all desired tracks are
programmed.
1. Push “Power” and/or
“Open” on The Source.
2. Insert CD.
3. Push “ <” or “> ” to
select desired track.
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To Switch Between AM and FM
Tuner Operation
Power
Sleep
AM/FM
Repeat
The Source
Mute
TV
Auto Tune
Volume
CD
+
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Rear
Power
AM/FM
THE SOURCE
REMOTE
Remote Control
Push “AM/FM” on
The Source or
the remote control.
Power
Sleep
Volume
Mute
Open
Volume
CD
–
+
AM/FM
TV
CD
Random
Repeat
Skip
AM/FM
TV
To Tune to a Particular Station
Search
Tune
Aux
Auto Tune
Surround
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Skip
–
+
AM/FM
Rear
Speakers
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Search
Tune
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
TV
Delete
Aux
THE SOURCE
REMOTE
Push “<<” or “>>” on
The Source or
the remote control. To
search rapidly, hold down
the “<<” or “>>” button.
Power
Sleep
AM/FM
TV
Repeat
Power
Mute
Auto Tune
Volume
CD
+
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Rear
AM/FM
THE SOURCE
REMOTE
THE SOURCE
Push “Power” on The Source
or
the remote control.
“AM/FM” on The Source or
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If a Selected FM Station is a Little Noisy
To Have the Tuner Search for the Next Strong Station
TV
Auto Tune
AM/FM
Repeat
Skip
Skip
AM/FM
TV
AM/FM
TV
TV
Auto Tune
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Search
Tune
Search
Tune
Rear
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Speakers
Aux
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.
Then, when you push “<<”
or “>>” on The Source or
the remote control will
tune up or down one
frequency at a time.
When in the “Mono” mode,
the “<<” or “>>” on The
Source or
Push “Auto Tune” on
The Source.
the remote control, the
tuner will automatically
advance to the next
station with a strong
signal.
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Preset Operation
Tuner Presets
Tuner Presets
The Source
Auto
Add
Auto
Add
Delete
Delete
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
Power
1. Tune to the station
that you want to add
into memory.
2. Push “Add” on The
Source. That station is now
added to your selection of
stations in memory.
3. To delete a preset:
Remote Control
Push “Delete” on The Source.
That station is now removed
from your selection of
stations in memory.
Power
Sleep
Volume
Mute
Open
Volume
CD
–
+
AM/FM
TV
CD
Random
Repeat
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Search
Tune
Aux
Auto Tune
Surround
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
–
+
Rear
Speakers
Search
Tune
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Aux
Delete
THE SOURCE
REMOTE
4. To skip between preset
the remote control.
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stations: Push “ <” or “> ”
on The Source or
The Source has a unique
feature that will automati-
cally 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
strong signal into memory.
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.
Tuner Presets
Auto
Add
Delete
THE SOURCE
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*
*
What is Dolby Pro Logic ?
Surround Mode Operation
*
*
Dolby Pro Logic is an
encode/decode process by
which four channels of
sound-track information
are encoded into two
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
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.
The Source
channels for playback on
VCRs, laser disc players,
and some TV broadcasts,
and then decoded back
Power
Remote Control
Power
Sleep
Volume
Mute
Open
Volume
CD
–
+
AM/FM
TV
CD
Random
Repeat
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Search
Tune
Aux
This system contains three surround modes.
Auto Tune
Surround
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
1. Dolby Pro Logic –
In this mode all five
speakers are used.
2. Dolby Pro Logic Phantom –
3. 2-channel – In this
mode the program is
played back in a tra-
ditional stereo form.
–
+
In this mode the center
channel does not operate.
This may be preferred
when listening to a music
source that was not
Rear
Speakers
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
recorded with surround-
channel information.
Rear
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
–
Bass
+
Speakers
Aux
Rear
Surround Mode
Speakers
Surround
–
+
Calibrate
Tone
REMOTE
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
the remote control.
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.
To switch between the
three surround modes:
Push “Surround Mode” on
The Source or
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Balance
Test Tone
The Source
Surround
Surround
Surround
–
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
Power
Remote Control
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until
“Balance” appears in the
display.
Push “+” on the remote
Push “–” on the remote
control to adjust the balance control to adjust the
Power
Sleep
Volume
Mute
toward the right speaker.
balance toward the left
speaker.
Open
Volume
CD
–
+
AM/FM
TV
CD
Random
Repeat
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Center-Channel Volume
Search
Tune
Aux
Auto Tune
Surround
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
–
+
Rear
Speakers
Surround
Surround
Surround
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
–
+
–
+
–
+
Delete
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
For proper Dolby Pro Logic
operation, a test tone
is used to calibrate the
volume settings of the
speakers. A noise will be
heard cycling, in order,
from the front left, center,
right, and both surround
speakers.
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Center” control to increase the
appears in the display and
the corresponding LED on
top of the display is lit.
Push “+” on the remote
Push “–” on the remote
control to decrease the
volume of the center channel.
Aux
volume of the center
channel.
Surround
–
+
Calibrate
Tone
THE SOURCE
Rear-Channel Volume
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.
used to calibrate the
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.
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.
Surround
Surround
Surround
–
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
Note: The test tone is
REMOTE
Push “–” on the remote
control to decrease the
volume of the rear channels.
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Rear”
appears in the display and
the corresponding LED on
top of the display is lit.
Push “+” on the remote
control to increase
the volume of the rear
channels.
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The delay control allows
the user to set the sur-
round 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.
Delay Time
The Source
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
Power
Remote Control
Power
Sleep
Volume
Mute
Open
Volume
CD
–
+
AM/FM
TV
CD
Random
Repeat
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Search
Tune
Aux
Auto Tune
Surround
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
–
+
Rear
Speakers
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
0
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Distance (in feet) From Front Speakers
Surround
Surround
Surround
–
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
Calibrate
REMOTE
Push “–” on the remote
control to decrease the
delay time.
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Delay”
appears in the display and
the corresponding LED on
top of the display is lit.
Push “+” on the remote
control to increase the
delay time.
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Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from any
of the speakers, check the
following:
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 pro-
vide a proper audio signal and
allow you to enjoy true Dolby Pro
Logic surround sound.
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.
• 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.
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
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.
• Recheck the hookup connec-
tions.
If most of the sound comes from you are watching is recorded in
the center-channel speaker, with Dolby Surround.
little or no information from
the surround channels, note the
following:
If there is no sound from the
center speaker, check the
following:
Although most of today’s televi-
sions are equipped with stereo
audio output jacks, some stereo
televisions have poor audio sec-
tions and are unable to provide a
Dolby Pro Logic encoded signal. In
the unlikely event that you experi-
• 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.
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Specifications
Components
ESC350 System
The Source
The Source
Amplifier
Dimensions (H x W x D)
4-5/8 x 10-1/4 x 9-3/4 inches
117 x 260 x 248mm
Weight
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
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
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
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
90dB
34.5 lbs/15.7 kg
Input Impedance
20k ohms
Input Sensitivity
250mV
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
s
.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
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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Part No. ESC350OM
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