JBL ESC 333 Sub (serv.man9) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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About Dolby Digital
The ESC333 features Dolby
Digital (also unofficially known
as AC-3) multichannel signal
processing, a system devel-
oped by Dolby Laboratories.
Digital (also unofficially known
as AC-3) multichannel signal
processing, a system devel-
oped by Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Digital, unlike
“matrixed” systems (such as
Dolby Pro Logic) that derive
and decode multichannel
sound from two channels of
sound, is capable of delivering
information for one subwoofer
and five full-range channels
as discrete and individual
channels in digital AC-3 data
“matrixed” systems (such as
Dolby Pro Logic) that derive
and decode multichannel
sound from two channels of
sound, is capable of delivering
information for one subwoofer
and five full-range channels
as discrete and individual
channels in digital AC-3 data
format from sources such as a
DVD player. The result is clear
and accurate digital sound
to each speaker, along with
availability of stereo-surround
effects (Dolby Pro Logic
features mono surrounds).
DVD player. The result is clear
and accurate digital sound
to each speaker, along with
availability of stereo-surround
effects (Dolby Pro Logic
features mono surrounds).
Dolby Digital is capable of
delivering several different for-
mats of surround sound, the
most robust one being
the 5.1-channel mode, which
provides separate signals for
five satellite speakers as well
as for a subwoofer. The ESC333
delivering several different for-
mats of surround sound, the
most robust one being
the 5.1-channel mode, which
provides separate 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 provide other AC-3
digital multichannel signals, as
well as 2-channel signals,
which can be decoded via
Dolby Pro Logic processing
into multichannel surround
sound. In the latter case, both
the Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby
Digital indicators will illumi-
nate in the ESC333 display.
that illuminates when a Dolby
Digital 5.1-channel encoded
signal is present. Dolby Digital
can also provide other AC-3
digital multichannel signals, as
well as 2-channel signals,
which can be decoded via
Dolby Pro Logic processing
into multichannel surround
sound. In the latter case, both
the Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby
Digital indicators will illumi-
nate in the ESC333 display.
• Remote controllable via
outboard remote eye that
can be mounted with the
center channel or separately,
so that the subwoofer can
be hidden away.
outboard remote eye that
can be mounted with the
center channel or separately,
so that the subwoofer can
be hidden away.
• Wall-mount brackets and
floor stands available sepa-
rately for the satellites.
floor stands available sepa-
rately for the satellites.
• Credit-card-type, full-
function remote control.
function remote control.
• JBL “error free” speaker
cables simplify connection
and eliminate possibility
of out-of-phase wiring.
cables simplify connection
and eliminate possibility
of out-of-phase wiring.
• Center foot for horizontal
placement of the center
channel.
placement of the center
channel.
• Rotatable JBL logos to allow
for vertical or horizontal place-
ment of the satellites.
for vertical or horizontal place-
ment of the satellites.
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On shelves.
On the wall. Optional bracket,
WB300 or WB300WHT (white).
WB300 or WB300WHT (white).
Mounting Options
On optional stands, FS300 or
FS300WHT (white).
FS300WHT (white).
Subwoofer
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.
of center speaker.
Insert support leg through
remote sensor and into
speaker.
remote sensor and into
speaker.
Center speaker.
The remote sensor may be placed anywhere using the supplied double-sided tape.
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two.
Speaker, Source, and Remote-Sensor Connectors
(rear panel of subwoofer)
Speaker and Amplifier Connection
Dashed lines indicate that
wire is not included
wire is not included
Extension cables, XC300, available in
10-foot lengths from your JBL dealer.
10-foot lengths from your JBL dealer.
Left Front
TV
Audio Output
OPTICAL
Right
Left
Center
Right Front
Remote Sensor
COAXIAL
TV
AUX
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Right Surround
Left Surround
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
AC POWER
ON / STANDBY
OFF
REMOTE SENSOR
INPUT
RIGHT
AUX
(Additional Audio Source)
Audio Output
Right
Left
ANALOG
INPUTS
DIGITAL
INPUTS
Digital Source A
DVD or CD
Digital Output
Digital Source B
DVD or CD
Digital Output
LEFT
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three.
Operation
Master On/Off Switch
To operate unit, place this switch in the
On/Standby position. The system will go into
standby when no signal has been received and
when no unit connected to any of its two digital
inputs has been on for approximately five minutes.
To operate unit, place this switch in the
On/Standby position. The system will go into
standby when no signal has 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 small tab towards
battery slot and pull battery
drawer out.
battery slot and pull battery
drawer out.
Remove old battery.
Insert new battery with “+”
side up, and slide battery
drawer back into remote.
side up, and slide battery
drawer back into remote.
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