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EON15 G2 User’ s Guide Part Number: 981-00059-00 Rev . A 22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 1[...]
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Contents Package Contents .....................................................................................................................4 Agency Approvals and Certifications ...................................................................................... 4 Before Y ou Begin - Important Information ......................................[...]
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W elcome W elcome to the family of discer ning sound equipment users who have selected JBL Pr ofessional loudspeakers. EON is a creation of JBL, the world leader in sound r einforcement. JBL sound systems are used in some of the world’ s most famous arenas, concert halls and clubs. In fact, JBL speakers are the pr emier choice for today’ s hott[...]
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• Keep the exterior of the speaker enclosure clean. Use a damp rag with a general-purpose household detergent. For gr ease and marking tape residue, use a damp cloth with isopropyl alcohol or mineral spirits and wipe dry . Do not use powerful solvents like acetone, MEK, lacquer thinner or 1,1,1-T richloro-ethane (household cleaning fluid). These [...]
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• Balanced loop-through / mix output. “Daisy-chain” additional EON speakers or send the mixed output to a mixing console. • 90˚ x 60˚ (nominal) constant directivity horn. • Thermomaster® T otal Thermal Management System®. A single piece, cast-aluminum baffle integrates the woofer frame, horn, and amplifier heat-sink. Air movement in t[...]
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Av ailable Accessories SS2-BK T ripod Stand ESK15 Suspension Kit for EON 15” models BRK15 Bracket, adapts EON 15” models to OmniMount® brackets EON15WB Zippered, plush-lined Cor dura® bag with wheels EON15 BAG Zippered, plush-lined Cor dura® carrying bag. QUICKST ART QUICKST ART 1. Refer to the “Basic Sound Reinforcement System with Stage [...]
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS The audio section of the EON15 G2 includes powerful features that enhance the flexibility of your EON15 G2 speakers. Connectors INPUT 1 This balanced input accepts a standard XLR (female) connector . A broad range of signals (-44 dBu to +20 dBu nominal) fr om microphones, audio mixing consoles, and electr onic musical instr[...]
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MIX/LOOP This switch selects the source of the signal for the OUT connector . CAUTION: Before adjusting this switch, be certain to set the input level control of any equipment connected to this output to its minimum gain (least sensitive) setting. • In the disengaged position, only the signal from the INPUT 1 connector is r outed directly to the [...]
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Indicators PEAK The PEAK LED (Light Emitting Diode) illuminates to indicate that the system is approaching clipping. The threshold for this light is actually about 2 dB below clipping. An occasional flickering of this light on the loudest peaks is acceptable. If this LED is on for more than the duration of brief dynamic peaks, the system is being o[...]
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APPLICA TION EXAMPLES Basic Sound Reinforcement System with Stage Monitors This is the basic live sound system. The optional tripod stands will get the speakers up above the audience so the sound can project. The second pair of EON15P G2 speakers ar e used as stage monitors. For maximum gain before feedback, position the monitors so that they do no[...]
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V ocal / Acoustic-Electric Guitar Here’ s a simple set-up for a musician using an acoustic-electric guitar with a stereo pick-up and backing tracks to accompany live vocal performance. If stereo is not a r equirement, simply omit the 2nd speaker Health Club Instruction For a simple to use system just add a headset style microphone for the instruc[...]
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DJ or Sound Reinforcement System with EON PowerSubs Here’ s a system with EON PowerSubs added to provide additional low-frequency power . If your mixer has a SUM or MONO output, you can also drive the EON Powersubs from this output and use the volume control for the mono for bass mix ef fects. INPUT 1 LOOP / MIX OUT LOOP / MIX OUT INPUT INPUT LOO[...]
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DJ System with Passive Subwoofers This system combines a pair of EON15 G2 powered speakers with externally powered subwoofers for extra power at very low frequencies. Note that many , but not all DJ mixers use RCA (phono) outputs as illustrated. Y our DJ mixer may use another type of connector . * Recomended crossover fr equency = 80-150 Hz. (seaso[...]
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Lots of hiss in the sound, the Improper grain structur e • Make sure that the mixer controls ar e at very low MIC/LINE switch is in the settings. LINE (disengaged) position. • Reduce the level settings at speaker . Review the Owner’ s Manual for your mixer and adjust controls as needed. • Input sensitivity (gain) • Channel faders • Mast[...]
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The speaker connected to the MIXED/LOOP SWITCH set Disengage the MIX OUT switch. OUT connector goes up in improperly See the CAUTION in thedown in volume when I adjust the INPUT “Switches” section of this 1 control on the first speaker . manual. Speakers feed back and howl Microphones are pointed into the Move the speakers so they do when the m[...]
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REFERENCE Connections - Balanced and Unbalanced There ar e two basic types of audio system interconnections for audio signals: Balanced and Unbalanced. Y our EON15 G2 can accept either type of input. Balanced Lines In audio, a balanced line is a three-conductor system in which the two signal wir es carry an equal, but opposite voltage with respect [...]
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XLR/F to XLR/M Microphone Cable The standard cable for interconnection of micr ophone and line level signal in professional audio systems. • Microphone to mixer • Microphone to EON15 G2 INPUT 1 • Professional audio mixer to EON15 G2 INPUT 1 • “Daisy chaining” EON15 G2 speaker systems TRS (Balanced) 1/4” Phone to XLR/M For connecting b[...]
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Loudspeaker Placement and Mounting The following guidelines will help you achieve optimum sound wherever you use your EON loudspeakers: Raise the speakers as high as possible. For best results try to get the high fr equency horn at least 2 to 4 feet above the heads of the audience. If the speakers are too low , the people in the back of the audienc[...]
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JBL LIMITED WARRANTY The JBL Limited W arranty on professional loudspeaker pr oducts (except for enclosures) remains in effect for five years fr om the date of the first consumer purchase. JBL amplifiers are warranted for three years fr om the date of original purchase. Enclosures and all other JBL pr oducts are warranted for two years from the dat[...]
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Limitation of Implied W ar ranties ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY . EXCLUSION OF CER T AIN DAMAGES JBL ’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT , A T OUR OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL NOT INCLUD[...]
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