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– 6 –

two.

Connections

Connect TV or VCR to The Source

JBL ESC550

Powered Subwoofer

Out

In

A    or   B

TV

Tape/Aux

AM

Loop

US           Europe

Tuner

Frequency

Standard

Rear Panel of The Source

TV or Hi-Fi VCR

Antenna

FM

75

L

R

L

R

AUDIO OUT

JBL ESC550

Powered Subwoofer

Out

In

A    or    B

TV

Tape/Aux

AM

Loop

US           Europe

Tuner

Frequency

Standard

Antenna

FM

75

L

R

FRONT 
SPEAKERS

+

+

SURROUND 
SPEAKERS

LEFT
RIGHT

AC
120V 

˜

 60Hz

575W

MAIN

POWER

POWER

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

FUSE

ON

OFF

LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT

CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE T 8A/250V FUSE.

ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME
TYPE T 8A/250V.

CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.

ATTENTION:
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.

Rear Panel of The Source

Rear Panel of Subwoofer

JBL ESC550

Powered Subwoofer

Out

In

A    or    B

TV

Tape/Aux

AM

Loop

AM

Antenna

FM Antenna

US           Europe

Tuner

Frequency

Standard

Antenna

FM

75

L

R

Rear Panel of The Source

Connect The Source to a Subwoofer

Connect Antennas to The Source

Connect Optional Cassette Deck to The Source

JBL ESC550

Powered Subwoofer

Out

In

A    or    B

TV

Tape/Aux

AM

Loop

US           Europe

Tuner

Frequency

Standard

Rear Panel of The Source

Cassette Deck

Antenna

FM

75

L

R

L

R

OUT

L

R

IN

Note: The Source also provides
a stereo mini-jack (B) to pro-
vide an easy connnection to
devices that have a stereo
mini-jack audio output.

The ESC550 System’s Main
Power Switch, located on the
Subwoofer, must be “Off”
when making any connections.
After all connections are com-

pleted the Main Power Switch
should be set to “On” and
remain “On” at all times
unless the user is going on an
extended vacation or changing

the connections.
The Source’s “Power” button
will be used to turn the sys-
tem on and off during normal
operation.

ESC550 Simply Cinema OM  7/22/98 4:34 PM  Page 6

Summary of Contents for Simply Cinema ESC550

Page 1: ...TM ESC550 simple setup guide TM ESC550 Simply Cinema OM 7 22 98 4 34 PM Page 1...

Page 2: ...y Precautions 3 1 Speaker Placement 5 Mounting Options 5 2 Connections 6 Connect TV or VCR to The Source 6 Connect Antennas to The Source 6 Connect Optional Cassette Deck to The Source 6 Connect The S...

Page 3: ...oduct 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 t...

Page 4: ...nel 2 way front satellite speakers with 3 4 titanium composite dome high frequency drivers Powered bass reflex subwoofer with 2 x 6 1 2 woofers Adjustable removable wall mounting brackets for all spea...

Page 5: ...ounting Options On optional stands Part No FS10 20 FS10 20WHT white On optional stands Surrounds On shelves Wall mounted Brackets and hardware included Subwoofer Surround Speakers 5 6 ft Front one Spe...

Page 6: ...ered Subwoofer Out In A or B TV Tape Aux AM Loop AM Antenna FM Antenna US Europe Tuner Frequency Standard Antenna FM 75 L R Rear Panel of The Source Connect The Source to a Subwoofer Connect Antennas...

Page 7: ...NPUT SUBWOOFER LEVEL FUSE ON OFF CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE T 8A 250V FUSE ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE T 8A 250V CAUTION DI...

Page 8: ...the remote control until Bass illuminates in The Source display Push until you reach the desired level To raise the treble level Push on The Source or push Calibrate on the remote control until Treble...

Page 9: ...eo Mono Bass Surround Mode Treble Tuner Presets Auto Add Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Delete Rear Speakers TM Mute Volume CD AM FM TV Aux Surround Tone Calibrate Power Sleep The Source Remote Co...

Page 10: ...eo Mono Bass Surround Mode Treble Tuner Presets Auto Add Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Delete Rear Speakers TM Mute Volume CD AM FM TV Aux Surround Tone Calibrate Power Sleep The Source Remote Co...

Page 11: ...umber of the desired track appears on the display AM FM TV Aux To Scan Within the Same Track Skip Search Tune Push left arrow or right arrow on The Source or the remote control To Pause the CD Push Pa...

Page 12: ...ear To Switch Between AM and FM Stereo Mono Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Rear Push AM FM on The Source or the remote control To Tune to a Particular Station AM FM TV Aux Push or on The Source or...

Page 13: ...eo Mono Bass Surround Mode Treble Tuner Presets Auto Add Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Delete Rear Speakers TM Mute Volume CD AM FM TV Aux Surround Tone Calibrate Power Sleep The Source Remote Co...

Page 14: ...ne Rear Speakers AM FM TV Aux To Have the Tuner Search for the Next Strong Station Stereo Mono Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Rear Speakers AM FM TV Aux Preset Operation 1 Tune to the station that...

Page 15: ...eo Mono Bass Surround Mode Treble Tuner Presets Auto Add Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Delete Rear Speakers TM Mute Volume CD AM FM TV Aux Surround Tone Calibrate Power Sleep The Source Remote Co...

Page 16: ...eo Mono Bass Surround Mode Treble Tuner Presets Auto Add Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Delete Rear Speakers TM Mute Volume CD AM FM TV Aux Surround Tone Calibrate Power Sleep The Source Remote Co...

Page 17: ...or playback through five loudspeakers Remember that a Dolby Pro Logic system consists of three channels of information for front left center and right speakers and one channel of mono surround informa...

Page 18: ...dialogue and a sub stantial number of the effects are reproduced through the center channel Test Tone Balance Surround Calibrate Surround Calibrate Surround Calibrate Push Calibrate on the remote cont...

Page 19: ...eo Mono Bass Surround Mode Treble Tuner Presets Auto Add Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Delete Rear Speakers TM Mute Volume CD AM FM TV Aux Surround Tone Calibrate Power Sleep The Source Remote Co...

Page 20: ...stance between the main listening area and the front speakers as well as the distance between the main listening area and the rear speakers The chart at the bottom shows the recommended settings 0 5 1...

Page 21: ...eo Mono Bass Surround Mode Treble Tuner Presets Auto Add Tape Aux TV Auto Tune AM FM Repeat Delete Rear Speakers TM Mute Volume CD AM FM TV Aux Surround Tone Calibrate Power Sleep The Source Remote Co...

Page 22: ...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 Check all connections between amplifier and each of the speakers...

Page 23: ...Input Impedance 20k ohms Input Sensitivity 1500mV The Source Dimensions H x W x D 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 H x W x D 15 3 4 x 8 1 2 x 20...

Page 24: ...8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 1 800 336 4JBL 4525 USA only www jbl com 1997 JBL Incorporated JBL and Simply Cinema are registered trademarks of JBL Incorporated Trademarks of Dolby Laborat...

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