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If there is no sound from any
of the speakers, check the
following:
of the speakers, check the
following:
• 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.
• Recheck the hookup
connections.
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.
• Recheck the hookup
connections.
If most of the sound comes
from the center channel
speaker, with little or no
information from the
surround channels, note the
following:
from the center channel
speaker, with little or no
information from the
surround channels, note the
following:
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 experience this
problem, connecting the audio
outputs from your Hi-Fi VCR,
laserdisc player, DVD player, or
satellite receiver 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.
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 experience this
problem, connecting the audio
outputs from your Hi-Fi VCR,
laserdisc player, DVD player, or
satellite receiver 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 there is no sound from the
surround speakers or
it is very low, check the
following:
surround speakers or
it is very low, check the
following:
• 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.
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.
If there is no sound from the
center speaker, check the
following:
center speaker, check the
following:
• Make sure that the processor
is in the Pro Logic, or 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.
is in the Pro Logic, or 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.
If you have low bass output,
check the following:
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.
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.
If you are having trouble
picking up radio stations,
check the following:
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.
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.
Components
The Source
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
System Remote
credit-card-sized hand-held
controller
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
System Remote
credit-card-sized hand-held
controller
ESC550 System
Amplifier
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
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
The Source
Dimensions (HxWxD)
4-5/8 x 10-1/4 x 9-3/4 inches
117 x 260 x 248mm
Weight
5 lbs/2.3 kg
4-5/8 x 10-1/4 x 9-3/4 inches
117 x 260 x 248mm
Weight
5 lbs/2.3 kg
Subwoofer
Dimensions (HxWxD)
15-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 20 inches
400 x 216 x 508mm
Weight
40 lbs/18.2 kg
15-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 20 inches
400 x 216 x 508mm
Weight
40 lbs/18.2 kg
Satellites
Dimensions (HxWxD)
6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 4-1/4 inches
165 x 95 x 108mm
Weight
1.5 lbs/.7 kg
6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 4-1/4 inches
165 x 95 x 108mm
Weight
1.5 lbs/.7 kg
Surround Speakers
Dimensions (HxWxD)
6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 4-1/4 inches
165 x 95 x 108mm
Weight
1.5 lbs/.7 kg
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 (HxWxD)
4-7/8 x 2-1/4 x 1/4 inches
124 x 57 x 6mm
Weight
.25 lbs/.11 kg
4-7/8 x 2-1/4 x 1/4 inches
124 x 57 x 6mm
Weight
.25 lbs/.11 kg
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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1997 JBL, Incorporated. JBL and Simply Cinema are
registered trademarks of JBL, Incorporated.
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Printed in USA 2/97
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Printed in USA 2/97
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Declaration of Conformity
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the products described
in this owner's manual are in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 55 013/6.1990
EN 55 020/6.1988
EN 55 022/6.1993
EN 60 065/1994
EN 60 555-2-3/1987/88
Steen Michaelsen
Birkerød. DENMARK. 2/97
Occasional refinements may be
made to existing products
without notice, but will always
meet or exceed original
specifications unless otherwise
stated.
made to existing products
without notice, but will always
meet or exceed original
specifications unless otherwise
stated.
