JBL SIMPLY CINEMA ESC200 - User Manual

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ESC200
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Summary

Important Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety and Protection

Servicing and Damage Procedures

Speaker Placement Guide

Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Placement

Subwoofer Positioning and Speaker Details

Speaker Connections

Connecting Speaker Wires and Polarity

Source Connection (TV or VCR)

Connecting Audio Sources

System Testing

Verifying Speaker Output

Procedure for testing that all speakers are producing sound.

Surround Modes

Selecting Surround Sound Modes

Explanation of Pro Logic, Hall, Concert, and Stereo surround modes.

Volume Adjustment

Adjusting Speaker Volume Levels

How to adjust the volume for individual speakers and overall system.

Balance Adjustment

Adjusting Speaker Balance

How to adjust the left-right and front-rear balance for optimal sound.

Bass & Treble Control

Adjusting Bass and Treble

Instructions for adjusting the bass and treble frequencies.

Bass Boost Feature

Activating Bass Boost

How to enable and adjust the Bass Boost feature for enhanced bass.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound or Speaker Issues

Solutions for no sound, individual speaker problems, or low bass output.

Rear Speaker and Surround Sound Issues

JBL SIMPLY CINEMA ESC200 Specifications

Satellite Speakers

power handling (RMS)	20 watts
frequency response	120Hz – 20kHz
sensitivity (1 watt/1 meter)	87dB
nominal impedance	8 ohms
woofer size	3 inches
tweeter size	1 inch
dimensions (HxWxD)	4-1/16 x 7-1/2 x 7-3/8 inches

Subwoofer

power handling (RMS)	60 watts
frequency response	35Hz – 200Hz
sensitivity (1 watt/1 meter)	90dB
nominal impedance	6 ohms
woofer size	6-1/2 inches
dimensions (HxWxD)	7-3/4 x 13-7/8 x 17-3/4 inches

Processor Amplifier

total maximum amplifier output	100 watts
dimensions (HxWxD)	2-11/16 x 13-1/2 x 9 inches