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ESC333
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1. Read Instructions.
All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions.
The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings.
All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Be Moved with Care.
Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
read first!
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
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.
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)
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
Example of Antenna
Grounding as per National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
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The ESC333 offers two unique
user-convenience features:
Automatic Turn-On/Shut-Down
and Automatic Digital-Input
Selection.
user-convenience features:
Automatic Turn-On/Shut-Down
and Automatic Digital-Input
Selection.
The Automatic Turn-On feature
will turn the ESC333 on as
soon as a source connected to
its digital inputs (such as DVD,
CD player with digital output,
or any other device featuring a
coaxial or optical digital out-
put) is switched on, or as
soon as the unit connected to
its last-used analog input
starts outputting sound.
will turn the ESC333 on as
soon as a source connected to
its digital inputs (such as DVD,
CD player with digital output,
or any other device featuring a
coaxial or optical digital out-
put) is switched on, or as
soon as the unit connected to
its last-used analog input
starts outputting sound.
When using digital inputs, the
Automatic Turn-On can be
activated by turning on either
one of the connected digital
sources such as a DVD player
or a CD player with digital
output. When using analog
inputs (TV or AUX), Automatic
Turn-On is available only for
the device that was last
listened to before the ESC333
shut down. In order to listen
to the other device, the
ESC333 input needs to be
manually selected by using the
Input button on the product
and on the remote, which, in
Automatic Turn-On can be
activated by turning on either
one of the connected digital
sources such as a DVD player
or a CD player with digital
output. When using analog
inputs (TV or AUX), Automatic
Turn-On is available only for
the device that was last
listened to before the ESC333
shut down. In order to listen
to the other device, the
ESC333 input needs to be
manually selected by using the
Input button on the product
and on the remote, which, in
turn, disables the Automatic
Digital-Input Selector until the
ESC333 is shut down.
Digital-Input Selector until the
ESC333 is shut down.
The Automatic Turn-Off shuts
the unit down five minutes
after all sources connected
to its digital inputs are pow-
ered down and the device
connected to its selected
analog input stops playing.
the unit down five minutes
after all sources connected
to its digital inputs are pow-
ered down and the device
connected to its selected
analog input stops playing.
The Automatic Digital-Input
Selector automatically selects
the source connected to its
digital 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 prior to the digital
source turning on is still play-
ing, the ESC333 will switch
back to that other source.
Once a digital source is pow-
ered on and selected as an
input, turning on a device
connected to the other digital
input will not switch the input
until the selected digital
device is first powered off.
These two features can only be
used if the customer does not
Selector automatically selects
the source connected to its
digital 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 prior to the digital
source turning on is still play-
ing, the ESC333 will switch
back to that other source.
Once a digital source is pow-
ered on and selected as an
input, turning on a device
connected to the other digital
input will not switch the input
until the selected digital
device is first powered off.
These two features can only be
used if the customer does not
manually turn the ESC333 on
or off, and does not manually
select an input source. Once
either of these selections is
made manually, the automatic
features are disabled
as follows:
or off, and does not manually
select an input source. Once
either of these selections is
made manually, the automatic
features are disabled
as follows:
1. If the ESC333 is turned off
manually, it will not turn back
on automatically until five
minutes after the source con-
nected to the ESC333 is shut
down. During these five min-
utes, it can be turned on
either from the front panel or
via the remote control.
2. Once an input source is
selected manually, the
Automatic Source-Selection
feature will remain disabled
until the ESC333 shuts down.
3. Once any one of the two
devices connected to the
ESC333 digital inputs is
powered on and its input is
selected by the ESC333, the
device connected to the other
digital input of the ESC333
cannot be automatically
selected until the already-
selected digital device is
powered down.
manually, it will not turn back
on automatically until five
minutes after the source con-
nected to the ESC333 is shut
down. During these five min-
utes, it can be turned on
either from the front panel or
via the remote control.
2. Once an input source is
selected manually, the
Automatic Source-Selection
feature will remain disabled
until the ESC333 shuts down.
3. Once any one of the two
devices connected to the
ESC333 digital inputs is
powered on and its input is
selected by the ESC333, the
device connected to the other
digital input of the ESC333
cannot be automatically
selected until the already-
selected digital device is
powered down.
Important Note
Automatic On/Off and Automatic Digital-Input Selection
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• Complete, self-powered
Dolby* Digital home-cinema
sound system with five
satellite speakers, subwoofer,
remote control, and all
amplification built in.
(Just Add TV!)
Dolby* Digital home-cinema
sound system with five
satellite speakers, subwoofer,
remote control, and all
amplification built in.
(Just Add TV!)
• Dolby Digital (AC-3* 5.1
channel), Dolby Pro Logic,*
including Phantom and
3-Stereo, and Stereo
listening modes.
channel), Dolby Pro Logic,*
including Phantom and
3-Stereo, and Stereo
listening modes.
• Automatic Turn-On and
Turn-Off.
Turn-Off.
• Automatic Source Switching
for the digital inputs.
for the digital inputs.
• Two digital (one optical and
one coaxial) inputs and two
analog inputs.
one coaxial) inputs and two
analog inputs.
• 2-Way video-shielded
micro-satellites with titanium-
laminate tweeters and common
micro-satellites with titanium-
laminate tweeters and common
voicing for all five channels,
and an 8-inch, long-throw,
floor-firing subwoofer.
and an 8-inch, long-throw,
floor-firing subwoofer.
• Late Night compression for
nighttime listening without
unexpected and objectionably
loud passages.
nighttime listening without
unexpected and objectionably
loud passages.
• All amplification and con-
trols are mounted in the sub-
woofer, eliminating the need
for a separate control unit.
trols are mounted in the sub-
woofer, eliminating the need
for a separate control unit.
features
Five satellites for left, right,
center and surrounds.
center and surrounds.
“Smart” powered
subwoofer/controller.
subwoofer/controller.
included
JBL ”error free“ speaker cables.
Extension cable XC300 avail-
able in 10-foot lengths in
either white or black.
Extension cable XC300 avail-
able in 10-foot lengths in
either white or black.
Foot for horizontal placement
of center speaker. Versatile
remote sensor and double-
sided tape provided.
of center speaker. Versatile
remote sensor and double-
sided tape provided.
Remote control.
Bass
Treble
Delay
Level
0 dB
Test
Adjustment
Late Night
Power
Mute
Surround
Mode
Input
–
+
–
+
–
+
Volume
Digital coax input cable and
analog RCA input cable.
analog RCA input cable.
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