JBL 120V Speaker System User Manual
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1. mode and that the subwoofer is also set to On ATTENTION 5 Source Connection Headphone Stereo TV with Headphone Output Only i e Oh 6 Plug In AC 120V 7 Turn On The Master Power Switch should be turned off when the unit will be unused for a long period of time Note The unit will return to default settings when the Master Power Switch is turned off 8 Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic Stereo Use this mode for films recorded This mode plays two channel using Dolby Surround The recordings through the front left surround channels have a and right speakers 20 ms delay 6 Channel Direct Digital 0 O Hall Concert If you have a DVD player or These modes create surround surround processor with a built in VE sound from stereo recordings Dolby Digital or DTS processor this E GOO The center channel is not used mode will provide the best quality Biss SE and the surround channels have surround sound presentation LI O a 20 ms delay Repeated pressing and releasing of the button provides access to these two modes REAR RIGHT CTRIREAR CENTER LEVEL TREBLE BASS VOLUME ESC230 Simply Cinema PS Cy nw aw vals ESC230 Surround Processor Amplifier Dares DIGITAL DIRECT 6 CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUTS 9 Test Mode and Level Adjustments Test Tone Dolby Pro Log2. ESC230 main unit and each of the speakers e Adjust the balance controls from left to right and front to rear 15 watts x 6 0 1 THD 90 dBA 20k ohms 400 mV 35Hz to 20kHz Main Unit If you have very little bass output e Make sure the subwoofer is connected properly to the ESC230 main unit e Experiment with place ment of the subwoofer Remember place the subwoofer in a corner to get maximum bass output from the system e Make sure Bass Boost is on e Adjust Bass level If there is no sound coming from the rear speakers or the volume is very low e Check all connections between ESC230 main unit and each of the speakers e Adjust the front rear balance controls on the ESC230 main unit e Make sure the TV show or movie you are watching is recorded in Dolby Surround If it is not try the Concert Hall or Stereo settings on the ESC230 main unit 2 11 16 X 13 1 2 x 9 inches 69 X 343 X 230mm Satellites 7 1 2 x 4 1 16 x 4 3 8 inches 190 X 103 X 111MM Subwoofer 17 3 4 X 7 3 4 X 13 7 8 inches 451 X 197 X 352mm When using the 6 channel digital direct inputs if there is no sound coming from some channels e Make sure that all 6 connectors are securely connected on both the DVD player outboard processor side and the ESC230 side e Make sure that the DVD player outboard processor s built in decoder is correctly configured to provide output to all 5 satellites and the subwoofer D
3. Q Q Q the volume of that surround speaker to the front left and Step 1 o Q O right channels TEST O 4 Repeat step 3 when the test tone is heard from the other Ope O surround speaker THE Step 2 o Qo Please note that the 6 channel direct input mode has its own 020 EE level settings that are independent of the other modes arkin 10 Bass Boost The Bass Boost will increase the amount of low frequency output CTRIREAR ou LEVEL TREBLE BASS IBL ter ic POWER INPUT PROLOGIC 6 CHANNEL HALLICONCERT STEREO m 7 ESC230 Surround Processor Amplifier COPPA DIGITAL DIRECT 6 CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUTS VOLUME a LJ ma W7 TR REAR LEVEL Pad TREBLE E a O O O CENTER a 3 BOOST FIL O F R LEVEL UP LEVEL UP REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT ESC230 m singly Cinema u 11 Volume Push Volume to raise the system volume or Volume to lower the system volume x iii s sag 1ALLICON STERE VOLUME OLUM 3 O O Fa O i lt i r i oe A 1 Fa Level uP LEVEL UP REAR LEFT Ss _ REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT OS i REAR RIGHT O C O O r r H K i 3 i 1 i i i H i i H i 1 1 4 1 i 1 VOLUME 1 a i 1 1 t FA TR REAR LEVEL EB O OF ESC230 ESC230
4. Qu M 6 CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUTS O O sass 7 Y IALUCON CH STEREO 3 HALLIGON 60H STEREO ProtoGiC Q O O CENTER os F CENTER O voume F O voume O cmreaRieve Joo aio ae 1 vetoed ee GTR REAR LEVEL om RIGHT 7 re REAR L REAR R 4 REAR L REAR R O FIL FR FL FR REAR LEFT REAR LEF REAR RIGHT REAR RIGHT 0 0 0 020 aah Ol O 7 020 0 0 040 s0230 eei e i Simply Cinema Simply Cinema H 14 Surround Channel 6 Channel Mode 1 Push Rear to choose left or right surround levels The display will indicate which rear surround is selected 2 Push Level a or Level w to adjust the surround channel volume for that specific channel 3 Push Rear again to choose the other surround channel The display will indicate which rear surround is selected 4 Push Level a or Level w to adjust the surround channel volume for that specific channel Dolby Pro Logic Mode 1 Push Rear The display will indicate which rear surround is selected 2 Push Level or Level w to adjust surround channel volume center FRONT FRONT ean RER sep m ae Simply Cinemas Simply Cinema 1 Bass and Treble Push Bass a to increase the level of low frequencies Push Bass w to decrease th
5. R RIGHT 1O ESC230 Simply Cinema Troubleshooting If you hear no sound at all e Make sure the ESC230 main unit is plugged into a live electrical outlet and that the power switch is on e Check connections from the ESC230 main unit to the TV VCR DVD player and the outboard surround processor e If using with a television or outboard surround processor make sure that the TV or the surround processor is on anda signal is present e If using with a VCR make sure the VCR is playing a tape e If using a DVD player make sure that the DVD is playing e If using the 6 channel digital direct inputs make sure that the 6 channel mode is selected and its indicator is illuminated on the display There will be no output if the product is in any other mode Specifications Power Output Signal to Noise Ratio Input Impedance Input Sensitivity System Frequency Response Dimensions H x W x D e If using the conventional right and left inputs 1 or 2 make sure that Dolby Pro Logic Hall Concert or Stereo mode is selected and its indicator is illuminated in the display There will be no output if the product is in the 6 channel mode Also make sure that the appropriate input 1 or 2 is selected as illuminated in the display e Check all connections between the ESC230 main unit and each of the speakers If one or more of the speakers does not play e Check all connections between the
6. begin Included Dolby Pro Logic processor main unit with 6 amplifiers and 6 channel direct inputs for use with external decoders 5 Video shielded satellites wall mountable for front center and rear channels Powerful subwoofer for deep bass Remote control All necessary cables and wires Complete simple to follow setup guide ESC230 Main Unit Wall Mounting Your Satellites The satellites may be wall mounted The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores to properly and safely wall mount the satellites This product is not intended for ceiling mounting PROLOGIC G CHANNEL FALLIGQNGEAT STEREO ESC230 Surround Processor Amplifi Ogre plifier ae 6 CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUTS DIGITAL DIRECT Front rear and center speakers with rotating logo Subwoofer CENTER g 02 Remote Batteries Sly Cinn Cables RED TAG BLACK TAG WHITE TAG 5 9 28 eS ee 1 Speaker Placement For optimum performance follow these guidelines when placing the speakers Front Speakers Place the front left and right speakers on the sides of the television The distance between them should be the same as the distance from the television to the listener The center channel speaker should be placed on top of the television Place the center speaker even with the left and Place all three front speakers at approximat
7. e level of low frequencies Push Treble a to increase the level of low frequencies Push Treble w to decrease the level of low frequencies 7 O Q sem O w O NA Qa E 6 ara Satie Geiser ESC230 Surround Processor Amplifier pE S 6 CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUTS j x LT p Y O f J H ri A a y i A i O VOLUME f i g 7 TR REAR LEVEL i g 1 l ry 1 y BASS BO re i gems CO y BASS I BASS 1 h i i i i i r 1 4 1 1 i i i i FIL FIR i 1 1 1 LEVEL UP LEVEL UP i i i i Leer 1 i REAR RIGHT 5 met ee i i h i i x i i A i ESC230 srat i NG a simply Cinema yy Se ee RER 5 10 0 Shane DONA Oecr neui LT 1 SF LT h a s i i P s x s n i i x bad i x x a i bin re My x J TREBLE TREBLE z i i A i r x h h l i 1 i 1 1 1 x 1 1 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 1 1 4 v 1 a ad r i i i REAR LEFT are Pi Ls G REAR RIGHT W ca 1 P ESC230 Simply Cinema REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT ESC230 Simply Cinema N VOLUME O O CTR REAR LEVEL rO Bass Pe m f CENTER J LEVEL UP LEVEL UP REAR LEFT REA
8. ely the right speakers or slightly behind them same height height of ears preferable ES ooooco Surround Speakers The surround speakers should be placed 5 6 high and parallel to the main listening area facing each other Alternatively they may be mounted on a wall behind the listening area facing forward A SS a 1 Speaker Placement Cont Subwoofer The subwoofer should be placed along the front wall Bass output will increase as the subwoofer is WS moved closer to a corner a On optional stands Part No FS10 20 Rotating logo Pull out gently and turn S gt 2 Speaker Connection To connect your speakers the speaker wire a gentle FRONT speakers and the BLACK terminals on each of press down on the quick tug If its in properly it long wires for the REAR your speakers and on the release tab which opens won t give at all If it speakers appropriate terminal on the the terminal for the speaker slides repeat the procedure Always insert the RED back of the Main Unit wire and put the bare end Use the shortest wire for the coated wire into the RED of the wire in straight CENTER speaker the two terminals and the BLACK Release the tab and give medium length wires for the coated wire into the Back of Speaker z Subwoofer Ed bad Red Black Make sure you match RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK on both ends Front Right Speaker Front Left Speaker Center Spea
9. epending on the product you own you may have to do this using that specific product s on screen display Make sure that the satellites are set to Small and the subwoofer is set to On by checking the settings of the DVD player or outboard surround processor JBL JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 800 336 4 BL 4525 www jbl com 1999 JBL Incorporated JBL and Simply Cinema are registered trademarks of JBL Incorporated Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc amp Part No 4301 4096 0 A Harman International Company
10. g 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 lt _ _ __ 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 J BLULB 10 99 Please read this manual carefully before you
11. ic Hall and Concert Modes The test tone is used to calibrate the level settings of the 1 Push the Test button on the remote control speakers A static noise will be heard cycling in order from 2 When the test tone is heard from the center speaker push the the front left center right and both surround speakers or Ctr Rear Level button to match the volume of the center Using the remote control adjust the Center and Surround channel to the front left and right channels levels until the volume of all the speakers is the same during 3 When the test tone is heard from the surround speakers push the test The test tone is used to calibrate the performance the or Qr Rear Level button to match the volume of the of the system When listening to an actual recording the rear channels to the front volume level of the surround channels is generally much lower than that of the front channels In fact when listening 6 Channel Input to a movie virtually all of the dialogue and a substantial 1 Push the Test button on the remote control The test tone number of effects are reproduced through the center channel will cycle through all channels 2 When the test tone is heard from the center speaker push the or Ctr Rear Level button to match the volume of the center channel to the front left and right channels p pan 3 When the test tone is heard from one of the surround Q sQ speakers push the or Ctr Rear Level button to match
12. ight or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should Figure 1 Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Ze 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 operatin
13. ker ce 3 Source Connection TV or VCR Audio Stereo TV R O 00 OO O 290000 Audio Out Stereo VOR pry O or DVD Player eee or CD Player lt The ESC230 is equipped with a line level output that allows you to send the same audio signal to additional audio equipment such as an amplifier and speakers in another location Additional Audio Equipment optional 4 DVD Player with Built In Dolby Digital or DTS Processor or Outboard Surround Processor 6 Channel Digital Direct If you have a DVD player or surround processor with a built in Dolby Digital or DTS processor connect the 6 outputs of DVD PLAYER OR the DVD player processor as shown SURROUND PROCESSO Please check that all 5 satellites and the subwoofer are configured correctly through the DVD player or the outboard processor Depending on the product you own you may have to configure these settings using the on screen display of the DVD player or the outboard processor Make sure that the satellites are set to On and are in Small
14. m Simply Cinema ESC 230 Simple Setup Guide 120V _ oL 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 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 to 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 inte
15. nded 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 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 P
16. ose 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 f 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 information 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 l
17. roduct 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 purp
18. simyly Cinema simply Cinema Y N 12 Center Channel 1 Push Center 2 The word CENTER will be illuminated on the display CTRIREAR LEVEL TREBLE BASS BASS S O OyO O REAR LIREAR R PROLOGIC 6 CHANNEL ager STEREO DIGITAL DIRECT ESC230 Surround Processor Amplifier 6 CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUTS VOLUME UBL POWER 5 OFC CENTER CENTER 7 REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT O FIL LEVEL UP FIR LEVEL UP ESC230 simyly Cinema 3 Push Level or Level w to adjust the center channel volume LT VOLUME TAEI LEVEL TREBLE O Bass Tar 7 Prone s cHaNneL Tague O Dian DRecT 3 GE Ke ESC230 Surround Processor Amplifier 6 CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUT ESC230 simply Cinema FL LEVEL UP LEVEL UP REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT _ _ d 01 0 CENTER 7 REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT O FIR LEVEL UP LEVEL UP ESC230 Simply Cinema 13 Balance Push Left to increase the volume of the left channel in relation to the right channel Push Right to increase the volume of the right channel in relation to the left channel mute power ae 5 SSS s Sate Een peee mure POWER O O O O O
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