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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 manufac-
turer, 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; or near a swimming
pool; and 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 Product 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 ventila-
tion 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 alter-
nating-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.

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.

If 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, connec-
tion to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments 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 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.

18. Overloading.

Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral conve-
nience 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 ser-
vicing 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 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 prod-
uct 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 speci-
fied 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.

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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 intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.

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) 

Figure 1.
Example of Antenna
Grounding as per National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Part No. JBLULB 6/96

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Summary of Contents for Simply Cinema ESC333

Page 1: ...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 agai...

Page 2: ...tion 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 pre...

Page 3: ...gital inputs when that source is powered on Upon power down of this digital unit if no other source is on the ESC333 will switch itself off after five minutes If the analog source that was selected pr...

Page 4: ...an 8 inch long throw floor firing subwoofer Late Night compression for nighttime listening without unexpected and objectionably loud passages All amplification and con trols are mounted in the sub wo...

Page 5: ...signals for five satellite speakers as well as for a subwoofer The ESC333 features a 5 1 Ch indicator that illuminates when a Dolby Digital 5 1 channel encoded signal is present Dolby Digital can also...

Page 6: ...fer Surround Speakers 5 6 ft Satellites and Surrounds one Speaker Placement Satellites 0 2 ft Mounting Remote Sensor to Center Speaker Place remote sensor at bottom of center speaker Insert support le...

Page 7: ...ler Left Front TV Audio Output OPTICAL Right Left Center Right Front Remote Sensor COAXIAL TV AUX COAXIAL OPTICAL Right Surround Left Surround FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS RIGHT CENTER LEFT RIGHT...

Page 8: ...s been received and when no unit connected to any of its two digital inputs has been on for approximately five minutes Rear Panel Control Remote Control Battery Replacement for future reference Push s...

Page 9: ...and its master switch on the back panel is set to On Standby the Standby 32 indicator will illuminate The ON 31 indicator will light as soon as the ESC333 is turned on either automatically or via the...

Page 10: ...olume setting is indicated on the status bar indicator 27 7 0 dB Press this button to reset the Center Surround Balance Treble and Bass controls to their default positions 8 Test Press this button to...

Page 11: ...14 17 Input One of these four indicators will illuminate depending on which input is selected 18 21 Surround One of these will illuminate depending on which surround mode is chosen 22 Dolby Digital In...

Page 12: ...2 LED Bar Indicators illuminate in response to adjustments in volume delay level bass and treble controls Status Bar Indicators Increase Decrease Volume Level Delay 0dB 0dB Increase Decrease Bass Treb...

Page 13: ...he adjustment as the adjust ment is being made The default adjustment level of 0 dB is indicated by five status bar indicators illuminated If adjustments are done in a mode where a certain channel is...

Page 14: ...vie you are watching is recorded in Dolby Digital or Pro Logic Surround If it is not try the Phantom or Simulated Surround mode Increase the surround speakers level using the level adjustment instruct...

Page 15: ...ity analog inputs 400mV Auto Turn On Sensitivity analog inputs 2mV Frequency Response 6 dB 35Hz 20kHz Dimensions H x W x D Satellites each 4 3 8 x 3 3 16 x 3 3 4 inches 111 x 81 x 95mm Subwoofer 15 1...

Page 16: ...ve Woodbury NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 1 800 336 4JBL 4525 USA only www jbl com 1999 JBL Incorporated JBL and Simply Cinema are registered trademarks of JBL Incorporated Tradem...

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