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Contents Section 1: Welcome To The Family .................................................................... 4 Before You Begin - Important Information . .................................................................. 5 Section 2: Precautions Watch For These Symbols . ......................................................................................... AC Power Requirements ............................................................................................. CAUTION ..............
Section 1: Welcome To The Family Thank you for choosing JBL Professional EON® Series loudspeakers.
Before You Begin - Important Information Before using your EON® speaker system please review the following for important information on safety and protection of your investment in quality loudspeakers. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Section 2: Precautions Watch For These Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated. “Dangerous Voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
THIS APPARATUS CONTAINS POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR HAZARD, DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS, INPUT MODULE OR AC INPUT COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Mounting / Suspending EON® Speakers EON speakers are designed for portable applications in which the speakers will be stacked directly on the floor, stage, speaker stands, or a solid, stable platform.
EON® Series Speakers Declaration Of Conformity Safety And EMC Compliance Specifications EN 55103-1:1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use, Part 1: Emissions EN 55103-1:1997 Magnetic Field Emissions-Annex A@ 10 cm and 20 cm EN 55022:2003 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of ITE: Radiated, Class B Limits; Conducted, Class A EN 55103-2:1997 Electromagnetic
Section 3: Quick Start Congratulations on your purchase of JBL Professional EON® Series loudspeakers! We know you are anxious to get up and running as fast as possible, which is why you are reading this section. The following will help you get set up as soon as possible. Packaging Contents Your EON305 system should include the following: 1 x EON305 speaker 1 x User’s Guide 1. Refer to the Application Examples with EON305 in Section 6. 2.
Section 4: About the EON305 Applications • Live sound reinforcement, speech and vocals, music playback in entertainment, A/V, and institutional venues - especially when ease of use and portability are important factors. • Everywhere you need to be heard. Features • 250 watt Passive Speaker System. • True portability weighing only 15 kg (33 lb). • Multiple handles for easy transport. • 15 " JBL low-frequency driver. • 1" throat diameter next generation JBL neodymium compression driver.
EON305 Specifications System Type: 15", two-way, bass-reflex design Frequency Range (-10 dB): 38 Hz - 20 kHz Frequency Response (±3 dB): 50 Hz - 18 kHz Coverage Pattern: 100º x 60º nominal Directivity Index (DI): 9 dB Directivity Factor (Q): 8 Crossover Frequency: 1.9 kHz System Power Rating: 250 W continuous, 500 W program,1000 W peak Sensitivity (1w/1m): 98 dB Maximum SPL: 128 dB Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms LF Driver: 1 x M115-8 380 mm (15 in) woofer HF Driver: 1 x JBL 2414H-1 25.
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Section 5: Loudspeaker Placement and Suspension 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 frequency 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 audience will not receive the best quality sound. Place the speakers between the microphones and the audience.
Using the suspension points CAUTION: Suspension of EON® speakers should be done by qualified persons following safe rigging standards and practices. Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury and equipment damage. CAUTION: When suspending this product carefully follow JBL instructions and local ordinances. Do not attempt to use unless you have read and understood all instructions including the JBL User’s Guide.
Section 6: Application Examples EON515 Simple PA Using Built-In Mixer Using the Mix/Loop function 15
Section 6: Application Examples Small PA Using External Mixer 16 EON510
Section 6: Application Examples EON510 - EON518S Simple PA Using External Mixer and Subwoofer 17
Section 6: Application Examples EON315 - EON510 - EON518S Simple PA Using Built-In Mixer And Adding More Power 18 Using the Mix/Loop function
Section 6: Application Examples EON305 - EON518S PA Using Powered Mixer And Powered Subwoofers 19
Section 6: Application Examples PA Using Powered Mixer And Powered Monitors 20 EON305 - EON515
Section 6: Application Examples EON315 - EON510 - EON515 Daisy-Chaining a PA System Using the Mix/Loop function 21
Section 6: Application Examples PA System With Powered Mains and Floor Monitors Gigging with the built-in mixers only 22 Using the Mix/Loop function EON510 - EON515
Section 7: Connection Types There are two basic types of audio system interconnections for audio signals: Balanced and Unbalanced. Your EON® can accept either type of input. Balanced Lines In audio, a balanced line is a three-conductor system in which the two signal wires carry an equal, but opposite voltage with respect to the ground wire. The ground wire acts only as a shield and does not carry any audio signal current.
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Section 8: Trouble Shooting Symptom No sound No sound, speaker is connected to working AC power but won’t come on. No sound. Speaker comes on. Likely Cause What to do Speaker not connected to active AC power Verify that speaker is connected and that the circuit is on Power not switched on Switch on power and verify that power LED is on Speaker power cable is faulty or improperly connected. • Re-seat the power cable at both ends.
Section 9: Contact Information Mailing Address: JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 Shipping Address: JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd.., Dock 15 Northridge, CA 91329 (Do not return product to this address without first obtaining prior authorization from JBL) Customer Service: Monday through Friday 8:00am -5:00pm Pacific Coast Time in the U.S.A. (800) 8JBLPRO (800.852.5776) www.jblproservice.com On The World Wide Web: www.jblpro.
Section 10: Warranty Information The JBL Limited Warranty on professional loudspeaker products (except for enclosures) remains in effect for five years from the date of the first consumer purchase. JBL amplifiers are warranted for three years from the date of original purchase. Enclosures and all other JBL products are warranted for two years from the date of original purchase. Who Is Protected By This Warranty? Your JBL Warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners so long as: A.
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