JBL simply cinema SUB350 User manual

simply cinema
SUB350
Dolby Pro-Logic Surround
Amplifier/Subwoofer
PRELIMINARY
SERVICE MANUAL
JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Dr.
Woodbury, New York 11797

Note: The SUB350 is part of the ESC350 system
Service data for the ESC350 Processor/CD player/Tuner, the
“Source” is available in a separate service manual
The “Source” is necessary to test or play the SUB350.
Parts for satellite loudspeakers 300SAT are also available in
separate service literature
- CONTENTS -
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………..1
CONNECTIONS/SET-UP GUIDE ………….………………….2
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ….……….……………………....14
EXPLODED VIEW..……………………… ….……………….…….15
PARTS LIST ……………….… ………………...…………….…….16
SCHEMATICS ………..…………………….………………………..22
PACKAGE ………..………….…………….…………………….24
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
ESC350 SYSTEM
Total System Output 200 watts
Front channels – 35 watts x 3 @ .1% THD
Surround channels – 15 watts x 2 @.1% THD
Subwoofer – 65 watts @ .1% THD
Frequency response 35Hz – 20kHz
S-N ratio 90 dB
Input Impedance 20k Ohms
Input Sensitivity 1500mV
SUB350
Dimensions 15 1/8 x 13 x 14 ½” (384 x 330 x 368mm)
Weight 34.5 lbs. (15.7 kg)
Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice but will always meet or exceed original
specifications unless otherwise stated
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Connections
Connect TV or VCR to The Source
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer Out In A or B TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Rear Panel of The Source
TV or Hi-Fi VCR
Antenna
FM
75Ω
L
R
L
R
AUDIO OUT
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer Out In A or B TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard Antenna
FM
75Ω
L
R
INPUT
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
Rear Panel of The Source
Rear Panel of Subwoofer
OUTPUTS
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
Min Max
JBL ESC350
Powered Subwoofer Out In A or B TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
AM
Antenna
FM Antenna
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard Antenna
FM
75Ω
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 ESC350
Powered Subwoofer Out In A or B TV
Tape/Aux
AM
Loop
US Europe
Tuner
Frequency
Standard
Rear Panel of The SourceCassette Deck
Antenna
FM
75Ω
L
R
L
R
OUT
L
R
IN
Note: The Source also
provides a stereo mini-jack (B)
to provide an easy connection
to devices that have a stereo
mini-jack audio output.
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Left Front Center Right Front
OUTPUTS
Right Surround
Left Surround
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
Speaker and Amplifier Connection
Speaker Connections
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Operation Volume
Mute
Volume
+–
Volume
THE SOURCE
To raise volume:
Turn control on The Source
clockwise or
Mute
To lower volume
completely: Push “Mute”
on the remote control.
When “Mute” is pushed
again, the volume will
return to its original level.
Mute
Volume
+–
Volume
Mute
+–
Volume
THE SOURCE
To lower volume:
Turn volume control
on The Source counter-
clockwise or
REMOTE
push “–” on the remote
control.
REMOTE
REMOTE
push “+” on the remote
control.
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
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Treble
+ – Treble +
+ – Treble +
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
THE SOURCE
To raise the treble level:
Push “+” on The Source or
THE SOURCE
To lower the treble level:
Push “–” on The Source or
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “–” until you
reach the desired level.
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Treble”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “+” until you
reach the desired level.
Bass
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble
Surround
Calibrate
+–
Surround
Calibrate
+–
THE SOURCE
To raise the bass level:
Push “+” on The Source or
THE SOURCE
To lower the bass level:
Push “–” on The Source or
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “–” until you
reach the desired level.
REMOTE
push “Calibrate” on the
remote control until “Bass”
illuminates in The Source
display. Push “+” until you
reach the desired level.
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AM/FM
TV
Aux
To Scan within the Same Track
Skip
Search
Tune
THE SOURCE
Push “<<” or “>>” on
The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control.
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CD Operation
Open
Power
Volume
Search
Tune
To Skip to a Different Track
AM/FM
TV
Aux
TV
Aux
Surround
Skip
Search
Tune
THE SOURCE
Push “
|
<” or “>
|
” on
The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control until the
number of the desired track
appears on the display.
THE SOURCE
1. Push “Power” and/or
“Open” on The Source.
2. Insert CD.
REMOTE
the remote control.
(The door will close
automatically.)
THE SOURCE
3. Push “Play” on The
Source or
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
To Play a CD
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To Program the CD
Open
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Delete
TV
Aux
Surround
To Pause the CD
Search
Tune
Search
Tune
To Stop the CD
TV
Aux
Surround
THE SOURCE
1. Push “Power” and/or
“Open” on The Source.
2. Insert CD.
THE SOURCE
4. Push “Add” to program
track. Repeat procedure
until all desired tracks are
programmed.
THE SOURCE
3. Push “
|
<” or “>
|
” to
select desired track.
THE SOURCE
Push “Stop” on The Source
or
REMOTE
the remote control.
THE SOURCE
Push “Pause” on The Source
or
REMOTE
the remote control. Push
again to resume play.
To Play the Tracks of a CD in Random Order
CD Random
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Push “Random” on The Source.
The Source will automatically
delete each track it has played
from the “Random” operation.
To Repeat the Disc
CD Random
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Note: If “Random” and
“Repeat” are both engaged the
CD player will randomly play
the disc, deleting all played
tracks, until the disc is
finished. It will then randomly
play the disc again.
THE SOURCE
THE SOURCE
Push “Repeat” on The Source.
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Tuner Operation
Power
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Rear
To Switch Between AM and FM
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Rear
To Tune to a Particular Station
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
Power Sleep
+
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
Power Sleep
+
Skip
Search
Tune
THE SOURCE
Push “Power” on The Source
or
REMOTE
the remote control.
THE SOURCE
“AM/FM” on The Source or
THE SOURCE
Push “AM/FM” on
The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control.
THE SOURCE
Push “<<” or “>>” on
The Source or
REMOTE
the remote control. To
search rapidly, hold down
the “<<” or “>>” button.
CD
Open
Random
Power
Volume
Skip
Search
Tune
Stereo/Mono
– Bass +
Surround Mode
– Treble + Tuner Presets
Auto Add
Tape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Delete
Rear
Speakers
TM
Mute
Volume
CD
AM/FM
TV
Aux
Surround
Tone Calibrate
Power Sleep
+–
+–
The Source
Remote Control
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If a Selected FM Station is a Little Noisy
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
Rear
Speakers
AM/FM
TV
Aux
To Have the Tuner Search for the Next Strong Station
Stereo/MonoTape/Aux
TV Auto Tune
AM/FM Repeat
Rear
Speakers
Skip
Search
Tune
Skip
Search
Tune
AM/FM
TV
Aux
THE SOURCE
Push “Stereo/Mono” on The
Source. This will play the
selected station without
any stereo separation,
but there will be much
less background noise.
REMOTE
the remote control will
tune up or down one
frequency at a time.
THE SOURCE
When in the “Mono” mode,
the “<<” or “>>” on The
Source or
THE SOURCE
Push “Auto Tune” on
The Source.
REMOTE
the remote control, the
tuner will automatically
advance to the next
station with a strong
signal.
THE SOURCE
Then, when you push “<<”
or “>>” on The Source or
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