22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 1 EON15 G2 User’s Guide Part Number: 981-00059-00 Rev.
2376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 3 Contents Package Contents .....................................................................................................................4 Agency Approvals and Certifications ......................................................................................4 Before You Begin - Important Information .............................................................................4 Mounting / Suspending EON Speakers ...................................
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 4 Welcome Welcome to the family of discerning sound equipment users who have selected JBL Professional loudspeakers. EON is a creation of JBL, the world leader in sound reinforcement. JBL sound systems are used in some of the world’s most famous arenas, concert halls and clubs. In fact, JBL speakers are the premier choice for today’s hottest touring acts and artists. You just can’t make a more professional choice.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 5 • Keep the exterior of the speaker enclosure clean. Use a damp rag with a general-purpose household detergent. For grease 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-Trichloro-ethane (household cleaning fluid). These solvents will damage painted and co-polymer surfaces of your speakers.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 6 • 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® Total Thermal Management System®. A single piece, cast-aluminum baffle integrates the woofer frame, horn, and amplifier heat-sink. Air movement in the finned ports dissipates heat - no internal or external cooling fans are required.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 7 Available Accessories SS2-BK ESK15 BRK15 EON15WB EON15 BAG QUICKSTART Tripod Stand Suspension Kit for EON 15” models Bracket, adapts EON 15” models to OmniMount® brackets Zippered, plush-lined Cordura® bag with wheels Zippered, plush-lined Cordura® carrying bag. QUICKSTART 1. Refer to the “Basic Sound Reinforcement System with Stage Monitors” diagram on page 10. 2. Turn the INPUT 1, 2, and 3 controls fully counter-clockwise. 3. Set the MIC/LINE switch.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 8 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS The audio section of the EON15 G2 includes powerful features that enhance the flexibility of your EON15 G2 speakers. MIX LOOP O U T P U T I N P U T 1 MIC LINE SIGNAL Connectors INPUT 1 This balanced input accepts a standard XLR (female) connector. A broad range of signals (-44 dBu to +20 dBu nominal) from microphones, audio mixing consoles, and electronic musical instruments may be connected here.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 9 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 routed directly to the OUT connector. Changing the other settings on the audio panel will not effect the OUT signal.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 10 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 overdriven.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 11 APPLICATION 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 are used as stage monitors. For maximum gain before feedback, position the monitors so that they do not point into microphones. INPUT 1 INPUT 1 Monitor or Aux.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 12 Vocal / 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.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 13 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 effects.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 14 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. Your DJ mixer may use another type of connector.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Likely Cause What to do No sound 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. • Substitute a known-good power cable Blown fuse • There are no user-serviceable fuses in the EON15 G2.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Noise or hiss heard at output Noisy source device Disconnect the devices that are connected to your speaker one at a time. If the noise goes away, the problem is with the source or the connecting cable. Hum or Buzz that increases or decreases when the mixer level controls are moved. Improper A/C ground or faulty equipment connected to mixer input Disconnect or mute channels one at a time to isolate the problem.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 17 REFERENCE Connections - Balanced and Unbalanced There are two basic types of audio system interconnections for audio signals: Balanced and Unbalanced. Your 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 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.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 18 Cables and Connectors XLR/F to XLR/M Microphone Cable TRS (Balanced) 1/4” TRS (Unbalanced) TS (Unbalanced) Phone to XLR/M 1/4” 1/4” Phone to XLR/M Phone XLR/M The standard cable for interconnection of microphone and line level signal in professional audio systems.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 19 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 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 of sound. Place the speakers between the microphones and the audience.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 20 JBL LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 21 Limitation of Implied Warranties ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES JBL’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
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