JBL ESC 550 Source (serv.man17) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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On shelves. Shelf stands
included.
included.
On the wall. Brackets and
hardware included.
hardware included.
Mounting Options
On optional stands.
Part No. FS10/20.
FS10/20WHT (white).
Part No. FS10/20.
FS10/20WHT (white).
On optional stands.
Surrounds
On shelves.
Wall-mounted. Brackets and
hardware included.
hardware included.
Subwoofer
Surround Speakers
5 – 6 ft.
Front
one.
Speaker Placement
Satellites
0-2 ft.
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two.
Connections
Connect TV or VCR to The Source
JBL ESC550
Powered Subwoofer
Out
In
A or B
TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Rear Panel of The Source
TV or Hi-Fi VCR
Antenna
FM
75
Ω
L
R
L
R
AUDIO OUT
JBL ESC550
Powered Subwoofer
Out
In
A or B
TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
FM
75
Ω
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
+
–
+
–
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
AC
120V
120V
˜
60Hz
575W
MAIN
POWER
POWER
INPUT
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FUSE
ON
OFF
LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
CENTER
RIGHT
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE T 8A/250V FUSE.
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.
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME
TYPE T 8A/250V.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
ATTENTION:
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
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
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Antenna
FM
75
Ω
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
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Rear Panel of The Source
Cassette Deck
Antenna
FM
75
Ω
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.
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-
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
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.
The Source’s “Power” button
will be used to turn the sys-
tem on and off during normal
operation.
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For satellites, thread speaker
wire through the hole in the
bottom of the speaker, then
feed it through the recessed
wire channel.
wire through the hole in the
bottom of the speaker, then
feed it through the recessed
wire channel.
Separate and strip the ends of
the speaker wire as shown.
Speakers and electronics ter-
minals have corresponding “+”
and “–” terminals. It is impor-
tant to connect both speakers
identically: “+” on the speaker
the speaker wire as shown.
Speakers and electronics ter-
minals have corresponding “+”
and “–” terminals. It is impor-
tant to connect both speakers
identically: “+” on the speaker
to “+” on the amplifier and
“–” on the speaker to “–” on
the amplifier. Wiring “out of
phase” results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo
image.
“–” on the speaker to “–” on
the amplifier. Wiring “out of
phase” results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo
image.
Speaker Connection Tips
Front
Speakers
Speakers
+
–
+
–
Surround
Speakers
Speakers
AC
120V
120V
˜
60Hz
575W
MAIN
POWER
POWER
INPUT
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FUSE
ON
OFF
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE T 8A/250V FUSE.
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.
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME
TYPE T 8A/250V.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
ATTENTION:
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
The speaker cables are clearly
labeled for proper hook up to
the corresponding speaker.
Connect the “+” portion of the
labeled for proper hook up to
the corresponding speaker.
Connect the “+” portion of the
cable to the red terminal on
the speaker and the “–”
portion of the cable to the
black terminal on the speaker.
the speaker and the “–”
portion of the cable to the
black terminal on the speaker.
Remote Control Battery Installation
+
+
+
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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three.
Operation
Volume
Bass
Treble
Mute
Volume
+
–
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble
+
– Treble +
Volume
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble
+
– Treble +
To raise volume: Turn control
on The Source clockwise or
on The Source clockwise or
push “+” on the remote
control.
control.
To lower volume: Turn volume
control on The Source
counterclockwise or
control on The Source
counterclockwise or
push “–” on the remote
control.
control.
To raise the bass level: Push
“+” on The Source or
“+” on The Source or
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “+” until you reach
the desired level.
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “+” until you reach
the desired level.
To lower the bass level: Push
“–” on The Source or
“–” on The Source or
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source
display.
Push “–” until you reach the
desired level.
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
“+” on The Source or
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “+” until you reach
the desired level.
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “+” until you reach
the desired level.
To lower the treble level: Push
“–” on The Source or
“–” on The Source or
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “–” until you reach
the desired level.
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source dis-
play. Push “–” until you reach
the desired level.
Mute
To lower volume completely:
Push “Mute” on the remote
control. When “Mute” is
pushed again, the volume will
return to its original level.
Push “Mute” on the remote
control. When “Mute” is
pushed again, the volume will
return to its original level.
Mute
Volume
+
–
Volume
Mute
+
–
Volume
Surround
Calibrate
+
–
Surround
Calibrate
+
–
Surround
Calibrate
+
–
Surround
Calibrate
+
–
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