JBL ESC 230 System (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
Simple Setup Guide
230V
ESC
230
TM
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POWER
INPUT
VOLUME
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CTR/REAR
LEVEL
TREBLE
BASS
BASS
BOOST
PRO LOGIC
6-CHANNEL
STEREO
HALL/CONCERT
DIGITAL DIRECT
CENTER
FRONT
LEFT
BALANCE
FRONT
RIGHT
RIGHT
REAR L/REAR R
ESC 230 Surround Processor/Amplifier
6-CHANNEL DIGITAL DIRECT INPUTS
Please read this manual carefully before you begin
Included:
• Dolby
*
Pro Logic
*
processor (main unit) with 6 amplifiers and 6-channel direct inputs
• 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
• Powerful subwoofer for deep bass
• Remote control
• All necessary cables and wires
• Complete, simple-to-follow setup guide
MUTE
POWER
TEST
BASS
BOOST
INPUT
HALL/CON.
6-CH
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
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VOLUME +
BASS
CENTER
TREBLE
REAR LEFT /
REAR RIGHT
REAR RIGHT
F/L
LEVEL UP
F/R
LEVEL UP
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ESC230
TM
®
CTR / REAR LEVEL
RED TAG
5'
BLACK TAG
9'
WHITE TAG
28'
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CENTER
FRONT
SUB
REAR
ESC230 Main Unit.
Front, rear
and center
speakers with
rotating logo.
and center
speakers with
rotating logo.
Subwoofer.
Cables.
Remote.
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.
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.
Batteries.
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Declaration of Conformity
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 60065:1993
EN 55013/A12/8.1994
EN 55020/12.1994
EN 61000-3-2/4.1995
EN 61000-3-3/1.1995
Steen Michaelsen
Birkerød. DENMARK.
4/99
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 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1992
Steen Michaelsen
Birkerød. DENMARK. 4/99
Speaker Placement
For optimum performance, follow these guidelines when placing the speakers.
1
0 – 2 ft.
Place the center speaker even with the left and right
speakers, or slightly behind.
speakers, or slightly behind.
Place all three front speakers at approximately the
same height (height of ears preferable).
same height (height of ears preferable).
5 – 6 ft.
Front Speakers
Place the front left and right speakers
on the sides of the television. The center-
channel speaker should be placed on top of
the television.
on the sides of the television. The center-
channel speaker should be placed on top of
the television.
Surround Speakers
The surround speakers should be placed 5'– 6' high and
parallel to the main listening area.
parallel to the main listening area.
Speaker Connection
2
ESC230
Surround Processor/Amplifier
JBL Incorporated. Northridge. California. USA
Surround Processor/Amplifier
JBL Incorporated. Northridge. California. USA
LEFT
RIGHT
SUB
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
6 CHANNEL INPUT
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratiories Licensing Corporation
"Dolby", the double-D symbol and "Pro Logic" are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 8
Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
REAR SPEAKERS
RIGHT
RIGHT
LEFT
LEFT
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE.
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE.
CAUTION:
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE. UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
ATTENTION:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
SPEAKER
F 1.6A
CAUTION:
SEE OPERATION MANUAL
ATTENTION:
VOIR LE CAHIER D INDTRUCTION
MODEL
: ESC230
AC SUPPLY
: 230VAC / 50HZ~
INPUT POWER
: 140 Watts
FUSE
: F 1.6A
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
OUTPUT 1/2
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Front Right Speaker
Rear Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
Front Left Speaker
Center Speaker
Subwoofer
To connect your speakers,
press down on the quick-
release tab, which opens the
terminal for the speaker
wire, and put the wire in
straight. Release the tab
and give the speaker wire
press down on the quick-
release tab, which opens the
terminal for the speaker
wire, and put the wire in
straight. Release the tab
and give the speaker wire
a gentle tug. If it’s in
properly, it won’t “give”
at all. If it slides, repeat
the procedure.
Use the shortest wire for the
CENTER speaker, the two
medium-length wires for the
properly, it won’t “give”
at all. If it slides, repeat
the procedure.
Use the shortest wire for the
CENTER speaker, the two
medium-length wires for the
FRONT speakers and the
long wires for the REAR
speakers.
long wires for the REAR
speakers.
Always insert the RED-
coated wire into the RED
terminals and the BLACK-
coated wire into the
coated wire into the RED
terminals and the BLACK-
coated wire into the
BLACK terminals on each of
your speakers and on the
appropriate terminal on the
back of the Main Unit.
your speakers and on the
appropriate terminal on the
back of the Main Unit.
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Back of Speaker
Red Black
Make sure you match
RED to RED and BLACK
to BLACK on both ends.
On optional
stands.
Part No.
FS10/20.
stands.
Part No.
FS10/20.
Rotating logo.
Pull out gently and turn.
Pull out gently and turn.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer should be placed
along the front wall. Bass output
will increase as the subwoofer is
moved closer to a corner.
along the front wall. Bass output
will increase as the subwoofer is
moved closer to a corner.
Speaker Placement (Cont.)
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