TM
ESC550
simple
setup guide
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read first!Important Safety Precautions!
basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
product dealer or local power
company. For products intended
to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
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 fol-
low the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions, and should use a
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
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.
21. Damage Requiring
Make certain that the
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
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
Combination Should Be
Moved with Care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the prod-
uct and cart combination to
overturn.
1. Read Instructions. All the
safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before
the product is operated.
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.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting.
The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
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.
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.
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.
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
14. Nonuse Periods. The
power cord of the product
should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for
long periods of time.
4. Follow Instructions. All
operating and use instructions
should be followed.
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.
15. Outdoor Antenna
Grounding. If an outside
Example of Antenna Grounding as
per National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70
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-
mation with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and
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.
Antenna Lead-In Wire
6. Attachments. Do not use
attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer,
as they may cause hazards.
Ground Clamp
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
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
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
Part No. JBLULB 6/96
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included
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
Two sat10/550 front
satellite speakers
(with removable shelf stands
and wall-mounting brackets).
Powered subwoofer containing
all amplification.
One sat10/550 center speaker.
One pair of sat10 surround
speakers with removable wall-
mounting brackets.
The Source.
Source cable
Power
Sleep
Mute
FM antenna
AM antenna
Volume
+
CD
–
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Speaker cable
harness
CR
–
+
2025
Tone Calibrate
TM
+
Cables.
Remote with battery.
FM and AM antennas.
Wall bracket for Source.
features
• Built-in CD player with
– Random play
• 250 watts total
amplification
– 100 watts – subwoofer
– 35 watts each front
channel
• 2-way front satellite
speakers with 3/4" titanium
composite dome high-
frequency drivers
• Adjustable, removable wall-
mounting brackets for all
speakers
– Repeat play
– 8x oversampling
• Video-shielded front satellite
speakers
• AM/FM tuner with
– 32 presets
• Powered bass reflex
subwoofer with 2 x 6-1/2"
woofers
– 23 watts each surround
channel
• Recessed wire channels on
satellites and surrounds
– Auto-preset function
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one.
Speaker Placement
Subwoofer
Satellites
Surround Speakers
0-2 ft.
5
– 6 ft.
Mounting Options
Front
On shelves. Shelf stands
included.
On the wall. Brackets and
hardware included.
On optional stands.
Part No. FS10/20.
FS10/20WHT (white).
Surrounds
On shelves.
Wall-mounted. Brackets and
hardware included.
On optional stands.
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two.
Connections
The ESC550 System’s Main
Power Switch, located on the
Subwoofer, must be “Off”
pleted the Main Power Switch
should be set to “On” and
remain “On” at all times
unless the user is going on an
extended vacation or changing
the connections.
The Source’s “Power” button
will be used to turn the sys-
tem on and off during normal
operation.
when making any connections.
After all connections are com-
Connect Optional Cassette Deck to The Source
Cassette Deck
Rear Panel of The Source
Connect TV or VCR to The Source
IN
OUT
L
L
L
Rear Panel of The Source
TV or Hi-Fi VCR
R
AM
Loop
FM
75Ω
US
Europe
R
R
Tuner
Out
Tape/Aux
JBL ESC550
Powered Subwoofer
A
or
TV
B
In
Frequency
Standard
AUDIO OUT
L
Antenna
L
R
AM
Loop
FM
75Ω
US
Europe
R
Tuner
Out
In
Tape/Aux
JBL ESC550
Powered Subwoofer
A
or
TV
B
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
Rear Panel of Subwoofer
Note: The Source also provides
a stereo mini-jack (B) to pro-
vide an easy connnection to
devices that have a stereo
mini-jack audio output.
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
Connect The Source to a Subwoofer
INPUT
Connect Antennas to The Source
POWER
+
+
–
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
FM Antenna
Rear Panel of The Source
LEFT
RIGHT
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
AM
Antenna
L
MAIN
POWER
R
AM
Loop
FM
75Ω
US
Europe
ON
Tuner
Rear Panel of The Source
Out
In
Tape/Aux
JBL ESC550
Powered Subwoofer
A
or
TV
B
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
OFF
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE WITH SAME
L
TYPE
T
8A/250V FUSE.
FUSE
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME
TYPE
T
8A/250V.
R
AM
Loop
FM
75Ω
US
Europe
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
Tuner
Out
In
Tape/Aux
JBL ESC550
A
or
TV
B
Frequency
Standard
ATTENTION:
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
Powered Subwoofer
Antenna
AC
120V 60Hz
˜
575W
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Speaker Connection Tips
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
INPUT
Separate and strip the ends of
the speaker wire as shown.
to “+” on the amplifier and
“–” on the speaker to “–” on
the amplifier. Wiring “out of
phase” results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo
image.
For satellites, thread speaker
wire through the hole in the
bottom of the speaker, then
feed it through the recessed
wire channel.
Speakers and electronics ter-
minals have corresponding “+”
and “–” terminals. It is impor-
tant to connect both speakers
identically: “+” on the speaker
POWER
+
–
Front
Speakers
Surround
Speakers
Remote Control Battery Installation
+
–
MAIN
POWER
ON
OFF
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE
T
8A/250V FUSE.
FUSE
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME
TYPE
T
8A/250V.
Push small tab towards
battery slot and pull battery
drawer out.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
Remove old battery.
Insert new battery with “+”
side up, and slide battery
drawer back into remote.
ATTENTION:
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
AC
120V 60Hz
˜
575W
The speaker cables are clearly
labeled for proper hook up to
the corresponding speaker.
Connect the “+” portion of the
cable to the red terminal on
the speaker and the “–”
portion of the cable to the
black terminal on the speaker.
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Operation
Volume
Mute
Volume
Volume
Mute
Mute
Mute
Volume
Volume
Volume
–
+
–
+
–
+
To lower volume: Turn volume
control on The Source
counterclockwise or
push “–” on the remote
control.
To lower volume completely:
Push “Mute” on the remote
control. When “Mute” is
To raise volume: Turn control
on The Source clockwise or
push “+” on the remote
control.
pushed again, the volume will
return to its original level.
Bass
Surround
Surround
–
Bass
+
–
Bass
+
– Treble
– Treble
Surround Mode
Surround Mode
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
Calibrate
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 raise the bass level: Push
“+” on The Source or
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “+” until you reach
the desired level.
Treble
Surround
Surround
–
Treble
+
+
–
Treble
+
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
Calibrate
To lower the treble level: Push
“–” on The Source or
push “Calibrate” on the
To raise the treble level: Push
“+” on The Source or
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “–” until you reach
the desired level.
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “+” until you reach
the desired level.
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The Source
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
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Speakers
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
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The Source
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
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Speakers
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
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CD Operation
Search
Tune
TV
Aux
Power
Volume
Surround
Open
1. Push “Power” and/or
“Open” on The Source.
3. Push “Play” on The Source
or
the remote control. (The door
will close automatically.)
2. Insert CD.
To Skip to a Different Track:
To Scan Within the Same Track:
Skip
AM/FM
TV
AM/FM
TV
Skip
Search
Tune
Search
Tune
Aux
Aux
Push left arrow or right arrow
on The Source or
the remote control.
Push “Back” or “Forward,” on
The Source or
the remote control, until the
number of the desired track
appears on the display.
To Pause the CD:
To Stop the CD:
Search
Tune
Search
Tune
TV
TV
Aux
Aux
Surround
Surround
Push “Pause” on The Source or
the remote control.
Push “Stop” on The Source or
the remote control.
Push again to resume play.
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To Play the Tracks of a CD in Random Order:
To Repeat the Disc:
Push “Random” on The Source.
CD
AM/FM
TV
Random
Note: If “Random” and
The Source will automatically
delete each track it has played
from the “Random” operation.
CD
AM/FM
TV
Random
Repeat
“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.
Repeat
Auto Tune
Auto Tune
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Push “Repeat” on The Source.
To Switch Between AM and FM:
Tuner Operation
Power
Sleep
Power
Sleep
AM/FM
TV
Repeat
AM/FM
Repeat
Power
Mute
Mute
Auto Tune
TV
Auto Tune
Volume
Volume
CD
CD
+
+
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Rear
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Rear
AM/FM
AM/FM
Push “Power” or “AM/FM” on
The Source or the remote
control.
Push “AM/FM” on The Source
or
the remote control.
To Tune to a Particular Station:
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Search
Tune
Aux
Push “<<” or “>>” on
The Source or
the remote control. To search
rapidly, hold down the “<<” or
“>>” button.
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The Source
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
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Speakers
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
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If a Selected FM Station is a Little Noisy:
To Have the Tuner Search for the Next Strong Station:
AM/FM
Repeat
TV
Auto Tune
Skip
Skip
AM/FM
TV
AM/FM
TV
TV
Auto Tune
Search
Tune
Search
Tune
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Rear
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Speakers
Aux
Aux
Rear
Speakers
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 “<<” 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 the tuner will auto-
matically advance to the next
station with a strong signal.
Preset Operation
Tuner Presets
Tuner Presets
Skip
AM/FM
TV
Auto
Add
Search
Tune
Auto
Add
Delete
Delete
Aux
3. To delete a preset:
1. Tune to the station that
you want to add into memory.
4. To skip between preset
stations: Push “|<” or “>|”
on The Source or
the remote control.
Push “Delete” on The Source.
That station is now removed
from your selection of stations
in memory.
2. Push “Add” on The Source.
That station is now added to
your selection of stations in
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.
The Source has a unique fea-
ture that will automatically
place up to 32 stations in
memory.
To activate this feature, push
and hold the “Auto” button for
one second.
Tuner Presets
Auto
Add
Delete
The tuner will search the dial
and place the stations with a
strong signal into memory.
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The Source
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
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Speakers
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
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The Source
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
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Speakers
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
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Surround Mode Operation
*
*
What is Dolby Pro Logic ?
*
*
Dolby Pro Logic is an
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.
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
This system contains three surround modes.
1. Dolby Pro Logic – In this
mode all five speakers are
used.
3. 2-channel – In this mode
the program is played back in
a traditional stereo form.
Tape/Aux Stereo/Mono
Rear
–
Bass
+
Speakers
Aux
Rear
Speakers
Surround Mode
Surround
2. Dolby Pro Logic Phantom –
In this mode the center
–
+
Calibrate
Tone
channel does not operate.
This may be preferred when
listening to a music source
that was not recorded with
surround channel information.
To switch between the three
surround modes: Push
“Surround Mode” on The
Source or
the remote control.
If you are listening to a pro-
gram 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
For proper Dolby Pro Logic
operation, a test tone is used
to calibrate the volume set-
tings of the speakers. A noise
will be heard cycling, in order,
from the front left, center,
right, and both surround
speakers.
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 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. In fact, when
listening to a movie, virtually
all of the dialogue and a sub-
stantial number of the effects
are reproduced through the
center channel.
Aux
Surround
–
+
Calibrate
Tone
Balance
Surround
Surround
Surround
–
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
Calibrate
Calibrate
Push “+” on the remote
control to adjust the balance
toward the right speaker.
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Balance”
appears in the display.
Push “–” on the remote
control to adjust the balance
toward the left speaker.
Center Channel Volume
Surround
Surround
Surround
–
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
Calibrate
Calibrate
Push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Center”
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 center channel.
Push “–” on the remote
control to decrease the
volume of the center channel.
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The Source
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
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Speakers
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
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Rear Channel Volume
Surround
Surround
Surround
–
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
Calibrate
Calibrate
Push “+” on the remote con-
trol to increase the volume
of the rear channels.
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.
Delay Time
The delay control allows the
user to set the surround delay
between 15 and 30 milli-
seconds in 1 millisecond incre-
ments. The best setting will
depend on the distance
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.
Surround
Surround
Surround
–
+
–
+
–
+
Calibrate
Calibrate
Calibrate
between the main listening
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
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.
0
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Distance (in feet) From Front Speakers
Preferable
Acceptable
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The Source
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
Calibrate
Tone
–
Bass
+
–
Treble
+
Tuner Presets
Speakers
TM
Auto
Add
Surround Mode
Delete
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Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from any
of the speakers, check the
following:
If most of the sound comes
from the center channel
speaker, with little or no
information from the
surround channels, note the
following:
If there is no sound from the
surround speakers or
it is very low, check the
following:
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.
• Check all connections
between 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.
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 receiv-
er 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 you are having trouble
picking up radio stations,
check the following:
If there is no sound from the
center speaker, check the
following:
• Make sure the antenna is
hooked up properly.
• Recheck the hookup
connections.
• Make sure that the processor
is in the Pro Logic, or
• Depending on your distance
from the station’s transmitter,
you may need to install an
FM antenna on the roof or in
the attic.
3 Stereo 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
ESC550 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
dual 6-1/2" drivers in a bass-
reflex enclosure
Satellite Speakers
3/4" titanium tweeters,
3-1/2" neodymium midrange
driver
Surround Speakers
3-1/2" full-range neodymium
drivers
250 watts total
system output;
front channels:
35 watts x 3 @ .1% THD;
surround channels:
23 watts x 2 @ .1% THD;
subwoofer:
100 watts x 1 @ 1% THD
System Frequency
Response (–6dB)
35Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
90dB
Input Impedance
20k ohms
Input Sensitivity
1500mV
5 lbs/2.3 kg
Subwoofer
Dimensions (H x W x D)
15-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 20 inches
400 x 216 x 508mm
Weight
40 lbs/18.2 kg
System Remote
credit-card-sized hand-held
controller
Satellites
Dimensions (H x W x D)
6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 4-1/4 inche
165 x 95 x 108mm
Weight
s
1.5 lbs/.7 kg
Surround Speakers
Dimensions (H x W x D)
6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 4-1/4 inches
165 x 95 x 108mm
Weight
1.5 lbs/.7 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
Occasional refinements may
be made to existing products
without notice, but will
always meet or exceed
Weight
.25 lbs/.11 kg
original specifications unless
otherwise stated.
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registered trademarks of JBL, Incorporated.
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©
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Part No. ESC550OM
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