JBL Speaker System ECS300 User Manual

ESC300  
simple  
set-up guide  
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Troubleshooting  
If there is no sound from  
any of the speakers, check  
the following:  
If there is no sound from  
the surround speakers or  
it is very low, check the  
following:  
If there is no sound from  
the center speaker, check  
the following:  
• Make sure the subwoofer is  
plugged into an active AC  
wall outlet.  
• Make sure that the proces-  
sor is in the Pro Logic,  
3 Stereo, or Simulated 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.  
• Check all connections  
between processor/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 it is not, try the Phantom  
or Simulated surround mode.  
• 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 video or auxiliary input  
jacks.  
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.  
• Make sure that the program  
material is playing.  
• Recheck the hookup con-  
nections in the ”Speaker  
Connections“ section.  
• Increase the level of bass,  
using the remote control.  
Specifications  
ESC300 System  
Subwoofer  
Satellites (each)  
Amplifier  
Dimensions (HxWxD)  
15-1/8 x 13 x 14-1/2 inches  
384 x 330 x 368mm  
Weight  
Dimensions (HxWxD)  
200 watts total  
system output;  
4-3/8 x 3-3/16 x 3-3/4 inche  
111 x 81 x 95mm  
Weight  
s
front channels:  
35 watts x 3 @ .1% THD;  
surround channels:  
15 watts x 2 @ .1% THD;  
subwoofer:  
34.5 lbs/15.7 kg  
.8 lbs/.4 kg  
65 watts x 1 @ 1% THD  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
90dB  
Input Impedance  
20k ohms  
Input Sensitivity  
400mV  
Auto Turn-on Sensitivity  
2mV/channel  
System Frequency  
Response (–6dB)  
35Hz – 20kHz  
Occasional refinements may be  
made to existing products  
without notice, but will always  
meet or exceed original  
specifications unless otherwise  
stated.  
 
included  
Foot for horizontal placement  
of center speaker. Versatile  
remote sensor, and double-  
sided tape provided.  
“Smart” Powered  
subwoofer/controller.  
Five satellites for left, right,  
center and surrounds.  
MUTE  
VOLUME  
0dB  
TEST  
CENTER  
+
SURROUND  
+
SURROUND  
MODES  
BALANCE  
Pro  
L
R
+
+
Logic  
TREBLE  
Music  
BASS  
Simulated  
3
Stereo  
INPUT  
Video  
Aux  
Stereo  
TM  
Remote control.  
JBL "error free" speaker  
cables. Extension cable XC300  
available in 10-ft. length in  
either white or black.  
features  
• Dolby* Pro Logic* Processor  
with additional Phantom,  
Simulated, 3-Stereo, and  
Stereo Surround modes.  
• Six channels of amplification  
for all speakers and subwoofer.  
• Full-function remote control.  
• Remote sensor with connec-  
tion wire for easy placement.  
• Five identical, 2-way  
micro-satellites with titanium  
tweeters.  
 
one.  
Speaker Placement  
Satellites  
Subwoofer  
0-2 ft.  
Mounting Remote Sensor to Center Speaker.  
If desired, the remote sensor may be placed anywhere using the supplied double-sided tape.  
Center speaker.  
Place remote sensor at bottom Insert support leg through  
of center speaker.  
remote sensor and into  
speaker.  
Surround Speakers  
5
– 6 ft.  
Mounting Options  
Satellites and Surrounds  
On shelves.  
On the wall. Optional bracket.  
WB300 or WB300WHT (white).  
On optional stands. FS300 or  
FS300WHT (white).  
 
Surround Modes  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Stereo  
Simulated  
Use this mode for films  
recorded using Dolby Pro  
Logic Surround. The surround  
channels have a 20-ms delay.  
This mode plays a recording  
in traditional two-channel  
stereo.  
This mode provides surround  
sound with no delay for the  
surround speakers. This is not  
a Dolby mode.  
Phantom  
3-Stereo Mode  
This mode creates surround  
sound from stereo recordings.  
The center channel is not  
used and the surround chan-  
nels have a 20-ms delay.  
Use this mode to play back  
Pro Logic-encoded films when  
you do not want the surround  
channels to play.  
Test Tone  
The test tone is used to cali-  
brate the volume settings of  
the speakers. A static noise  
will be heard cycling, in  
order, from the front left,  
center, right, and both sur-  
round speakers.  
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 lis-  
tening to a movie, virtually  
all of the dialogue and a sub-  
stantial amount of the effects  
are reproduced through the  
center channel.  
Using the remote control,  
adjust the Center and  
Surround levels until the vol-  
ume of all the speakers is the  
same during the test.  
 
Status Bar Indicators  
LED Bar Indicators illuminate  
in response to adjustments in  
volume, balance, center level,  
surround level, bass, and  
treble controls.  
Volume  
Decrease  
Increase  
Bass, Treble, Center Level, and Surround Level  
Decrease  
Increase  
0dB  
0dB  
Balance  
Right  
Left  
0dB  
0dB  
 
two.  
Speaker Connections (rear panel of subwoofer)  
Center  
Left Front  
Right Front  
TM  
For use with  
SUB300  
ESC300 System  
Harman International Company  
JBL, Incorporated, Northridge, CA  
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INPUTS  
AUX  
VIDEO  
TV or VCR  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
Audio Output  
OUTPUTS  
RIGHT  
CENTER  
LEFT  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
Right  
Left  
Remote Sensor  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
Additional Audio Source  
Audio Output  
WARNING  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
AVISI RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR  
REMOTE SENSOR  
INPUT  
Right  
Left  
ON / STANDBY  
AC POWER  
OFF  
CAUTION: REPLACE WITH  
SAME TYPE FUSE.  
ATTENTION: UTILISER UN  
FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE  
DE MÊME TYPE.  
R
6A / 125V  
LISTED 652G  
AUDIO EQUIPMENT  
FILE NO. E12237  
Left Surround  
Right Surround  
AC  
120V 60Hz  
650W  
R
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
Speaker and Amplifier Connection  
 
three.  
Operation  
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.  
Rear Panel Control  
MUTE  
VOLUME  
1
2
3
4
0dB  
TEST  
CENTER  
+
5
6
7
8
9
SURROUND  
+
SURROUND  
MODES  
BALANCE  
Pro  
Logic  
L
R
+
+
10  
11  
TREBLE  
Phantom  
BASS  
Simulated  
12  
13  
14  
Master On/Off Switch  
To operate unit, place this switch in the  
On/Standby position. The system will go into  
standby when no signal has been received for  
approximately five minutes.  
3 Stereo  
Stereo  
16  
15  
INPUT  
Video  
Aux  
TM  
Remote Control  
1. Mute  
4. Volume  
2. 0dB  
Press ( ) on the remote con-  
trol or the front panel to  
raise the system’s volume.  
Press ( ) on the remote con-  
trol or the front panel to  
lower the system’s volume.  
From either the front panel or  
the remote control press (Mute)  
to lower the volume completely.  
The mute symbol indicator (27)  
will begin to flash. When you  
press either of the mute but-  
tons again, the volume will  
return to its previous setting.  
Note: The mute function can  
also be turned off by pressing  
either of the volume buttons on  
the front panel or the remote  
control.  
Press this button to reset the  
Center, Surround, Balance,  
Treble, and Bass controls to  
their default positions.  
3. Test  
Press this button to activate  
the Test Tone mode (see ”Test  
Tone“ section).  
5. Center  
Press (+) on the remote con-  
trol to increase the relative  
volume of the center channel.  
Press (–) on the remote con-  
trol to decrease the relative  
volume of the center channel.  
 
6. Surround  
8. Treble  
10–14. Surround Modes  
From the remote, press one  
of these buttons to directly  
choose the desired surround  
mode (see “Surround Modes”  
section). From the front  
panel, press (Surround Mode)  
to cycle between the surround  
modes.  
Press (+) on the remote con-  
trol to increase the relative  
volume of the surround chan-  
nels. Press (–) on the remote  
control to decrease the rela-  
tive volume of the surround  
channels.  
Press (+) to increase the level  
of high-frequency information.  
Press (–) to decrease the level  
of high-frequency information.  
9. Bass  
Press (+) to increase the level  
of low-frequency information.  
Press (–) to decrease the level  
of low-frequency information.  
7. Balance  
Press (R) on the remote con-  
trol to decrease the volume  
of the left channel. Press (L)  
on the remote control to  
decrease the volume of the  
right channel.  
15–16. Input Selector  
From the remote, press either  
(Aux) or (Video) to select the  
desired input. From the front  
panel, press (Input) to select  
the desired input.  
17 18 20 19 21 22 23  
24  
25  
Pro Logic  
Phantom  
Simulated  
ON  
3
Stereo  
AUX  
STANDBY  
26  
27  
Stereo  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
SURROUND MODE  
VOLUME  
MUTE  
15/16  
1
10  
4
Front Panel Indicators  
24. Status Bar Indicators  
26. Standby  
17–18. Input  
These LEDs show the relative  
setting of volume, balance,  
center level, surround level,  
bass and treble controls  
(see ”Status Bar Indicators”  
section).  
This will illuminate when the  
Master On/Off is switched to  
On/Standby and a signal is  
not present.  
Either Video or Aux will illu-  
minate, depending on which  
input is chosen.  
19–23. Surround  
One of these will illuminate  
depending on which surround  
mode is chosen.  
27. Mute Symbol  
This will flash whenever the  
Mute feature is engaged.  
25. On  
This will illuminate when  
the Master On/Off is switched  
to On/Standby and a signal  
is present.  
 
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©
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Part No. ESC300OM  
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