EON7 18S User’s Guide
CONTENTS Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................... 4 Precautions............................................................................................................................................... 6 Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................... 7 Intro to EON718s...........................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The EON718s is covered by this manual is not intended for use in high moisture environments. Moisture can damage the speaker cone and surround and cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts. Avoid exposing the speakers to direct moisture. Keep speakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. The driver suspension will prematurely dry out and finished surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure to intense ultra-violet (UV) light.
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. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the voltages listed on the back panel. Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the product’s warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WIRELESS TRANSMITTER COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Le terme «IC:» avant le numero de certification radio signifie seulement que les specifications techniques d’lndustrie Canada ont ete respectees. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
INTRO TO EON718S GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of JBL Professional EON718s 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 EON718s should include: • 1 EON718S Subwoofer Cabinet • 1 6’ (2m) AC Power Cable • 1 QSG Unboxing 1. Open packaging 2. Open plastic to expose cabinet handle on sides (subwoofer) 8 3.
OVERVIEW SETTING UP How to set up 1. Insert input into desired channel 2. Slowly turn the Main knob to increase your main volume. How to turn on/off Press the Power Button for .5 of a second to engage power. GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH EON718S The powered mixer section of the EON718s houses the mixing board and power amplifier. Here, line level sources like powered speakers and external mixers can be connected.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES SMALL PA USING BLUETOOTH INPUTS AND THRU FUNCTION Bluetooth input to XLR-1/4” Thru 10
APPLICATION EXAMPLES SMALL PA USING TWO SYSTEMS AS MONITORS WITH SHARED THRU FUNCTION PA1 and PA2 CH1 XLR-1/4” Combo inputs pass Thru to Sub 11
APPLICATION EXAMPLES DJ CONSOLE USING TWO SYSTEMS AS MONITORS USING THRU FUNCTIONS PA1 and PA2 CH1 XLR-1/4” Combo inputs pass Thru to individual Subs 12
APPLICATION EXAMPLES CARDIOID Audience Facing Sub • Cardioid mode helps subwoofer performance become more directional and easier to control. Users can experience +3-5db of low frequency extension on audience side and up to -10-17db of reduction on rear/stage side. • To use cardioid mode with 2 EON718S subwoofers, place them next to each other or stacked.
MIXER PANEL LCD Display C D Power E Main / Menu Navigation F Back Button CH1 XLR-1/4” Combo Input B G CH2 XLR-1/4” Combo Input CH1 XLR Male Loop Thru A H CH2 XLR Male Loop Thru I 14 AC Power Connector
MIXER PANEL FUNCTIONS A. CH 1 XLR Male Loop Thru This XLR output connector provides a method of sending audio out to an external source. The XLR male connector will take a direct feed of the input on its respective channel, and send it out at the same level. B. CH1 XLR-1/4” Combo Input XLR – 1⁄4” combination connector (1 for each input) are used for the analog audio inputs. C.
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MIXER PANEL FUNCTIONS Knobs and Functions The EON718S comes equipped with push button rotaries to make for easy navigation and hardware usage. • A single press of the MAIN/MENU knob will open up the main menu. • Pressing and holding the MAIN/MENU knob for 2s will mute the SUBWOOFER. Buttons and Functions • The POWER button turns on/off the speaker. Hold for .5s to turn on the speaker and 2s to turn off the speaker.
EASYNAV LCD Intro to the EasyNav LCD Main Menu • Pressing the Main/Menu rotary at any time will take you to the EON718S’ main menu. Here, users can access the main menu functions of the EON718S. • DBX Driverack output - DriveRack is a line of hardware products produced by Harman’s dbx brand. These rack mount signal processors provide detailed control for final processing and crossovers before feeding the mix to one or more speakers.
the Pass Thru XLR to subwoofer will need to be slightly delayed to make up for its closer position to the audience. • • • Time Alignment Basics: • To compensate for different distances’, determine the speaker farthest from the audience and delay other speakers with the same signal to “time align” with the speaker farthest away from the audience. • Sound travels through air at average humidity and room temperature at about 1.1 feet per ms.
RIGGING DISCLAIMER Suspended Floor Monitor Floor Standing Tripod Stand Stacking Pole Mount Only experienced professionals should attempt to suspend the speakers. For permanent installation applications utilizing the M10 suspension points, JBL Professional recommends the use of three (3) M10 x 1.5 thread pitch forged shoulder steel eyebolts with an 18-20mm threaded shaft, along with fender washers, rated for overhead suspension.
APP JBL Pro Connect The JBL Pro Connect app is a Bluetooth Low Energy control application used to remotely control the features within the EON718s. The app is a free download on iOS and Android. It is recommended that all users download the app and ensure their unit is operating on the latest firmware for the best experience. Firmware Update If a firmware update fails on the EON718S, please unplug the speaker, wait 10s before plugging back in and trying again.
EON718S SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS System Type 18IN Powered Subwoofer Woofer Model 718G Woofer Size 18" Woofer Magnet Ferrite Woofer Voice Coil 3" Transducer Impedence 4 ohm rated Max SPL 131dB @1m/2Pi Freq Range -10 31Hz - 150Hz Freq Range -3 40Hz -120Hz Hor Dispersion Omni Vert Dispersion Omni Crossover Frequency 80, 100, 120hZ selectable Power Rating 1500W / 750W RMS AC Power Input 100V-120V or 220V-240V Cooling Passive LED Indicators 1 Power LED, 1 System Limi
CABLES & CONNECTORS XLR/F to XLR/M Microphone Cable The standard cable for interconnection of microphone and line level signal in professional audio systems. • Microphone to mixer TRS (balanced) 1/4 inch (6.35mm) phone jack to XLR/M For connecting balanced devices with 1/4 inch (6.35mm) phone and maybe used interchangeably. TRS (unbalanced) 1/4 inch (6.35mm) phone jack to XLR/M For connections of instruments with unbalanced outputs to balanced XLR inputs. TS (unbalanced) 1/4 inch phone (6.
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.
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.
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