Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EON15 G2 JBL
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EON15 G2 User Guide Part Number: 981-00059-01.
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Contents Package Contents .....................................................................................................................4 Agency Approvals and Certifications ......................................................................
W elcome W elcome 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 r einforcement. JBL sound systems are used in some of the world’ s most famous arenas, concert halls and clubs.
• Keep the exterior of the speaker enclosure clean. Use a damp rag with a general-purpose household deter gent. For grease and marking tape r esidue, 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).
• Balanced loop-through / mix output. “Daisy-chain” additional EON speakers or send the mixed output to a mixing console. • 90º x 60º (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.
Av ailable Accessories SS2-BK T ripod Stand ESK15 Suspension Kit for EON 15” models BRK15 Bracket, adapts EON 15” models to OmniMount® brackets EON15 BAG/W-1 Zippered, plush-lined speaker bag with wheels EON15 BAG-1 Zippered, plush-lined speaker bag EON BRK1 Mounting bracket for EON 15” speakers - fixed angle WOICKST ART QUICKST ART 1.
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 .
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.
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.
APPLIC A 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.
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.
DJ or Sound Reinforcement System with EON P owerSubs Here’ s a system with EON PowerSubs added to provide additional low-fr equency 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.
DJ System with P assive 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 .
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.
The speaker connected to the MIX/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 .
REFERENCE Connections - Balanced and Unbalanced There ar e two basic types of audio system interconnections for audio signals: Balanced and Unbalanced.
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 • Microphone to EON15 G2 INPUT 1 •.
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 hor n at least 2 to 4 feet above the heads of the audience.
Who Is Protected b y This W arranty? Y our JBL W arranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners so long as: A.) Y our JBL product has been purchased in the Continental United States, Ha waii or Alaska. (This Warr anty does not apply to JBL products purchased elsewhere e xcept for purchases b y militar y outlets.
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If you already are a holder of JBL EON15 G2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime JBL EON15 G2.
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