Troubleshooting - JBL Simply Cinema ESC350 Simple Setup Manual

Troubleshooting

If there is no sound from any ence this problem, connecting the
of the speakers, check the audio outputs from your hi-fi VCR,
following: laser disc player, DVD player, or
satellite receiver directly to one of
• Make sure the subwoofer is
the inputs on The Source will pro-
plugged into an active AC wall
vide a proper audio signal and
outlet.
allow you to enjoy true Dolby Pro
• Make sure the Master Power
Logic surround sound.
Switch, located on the rear of the
If there is no sound from the
subwoofer, is in the "On/Standby"
surround speakers or sound is
position.
very low, check the following:
• Make sure there is a source –
for example, a VCR or television –
• Check all connections between
hooked up to the TV or tape/aux
the amplifier and each of the
input jacks on The Source.
speakers.
• Make sure that the program
• Raise the surround volume
material is playing.
from the remote control
• Recheck the hookup connec-
(see "Operation" section).
tions.
• Make sure the TV show or movie
If most of the sound comes from you are watching is recorded in
the center-channel speaker, with Dolby Surround.
little or no information from
If there is no sound from the
the surround channels, note the
center speaker, check the
following:
following:
Although most of today's televi-
• Make sure that the processor
sions are equipped with stereo
is in the Pro Logic mode. If it is
audio output jacks, some stereo
in Phantom or Stereo mode, the
televisions have poor audio sec- center speaker will not play.
tions and are unable to provide a • Check the connections between
Dolby Pro Logic encoded signal. In the subwoofer and the center
the unlikely event that you experi-
speaker.
If you have low bass output,
check the following:
• Experiment with placement of
the subwoofer. Remember, place
the subwoofer in a corner to get
maximum bass output from the
system.
• Increase the level of bass,
using the remote control.
• Adjust the level control on the
rear of the subwoofer.
If you are having trouble picking
up radio stations, check the
following:
• Make sure the antenna is
hooked up properly.
• Depending on your distance from
the station's transmitter, you may
need to install an FM antenna on
the roof or in the attic.
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