™
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
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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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C
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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