Concert series wide coverage main loudspeaker (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Meyer Sound JM-1P
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS JM SERIES JM-1P Arrayable Loudspeaker Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
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The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be con- strued as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccura- cies that may appear in this manual.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Meyer Sound. 12. Use only with the caster rails or rigging specified by Meyer Sound, or sold with the loudspeaker. Handles are for carrying only. 13. Unplug this loudspeaker during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
SAFETY SUMMARY English To reduce the risk of electric shock, dis- connect the loudspeaker from the AC mains before installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal connections. Connect the loudspeaker to a two-pole, three-wire grounding mains receptacle. The receptacle must be connected to a fuse or circuit breaker.
Electrical Safety Issues Chapter 3: Amplification and Audio VEAM Cabling The Looping Audio Input Module Amplifier Cooling System Chapter 4: Adding Subwoofers to a JM-1P Loudspeaker System ® The Galileo Loudspeaker Management System Using Digital Signal Processors Chapter 5: QuickFly The JM-1P GuideALinks™...
JM-1P can be deployed in tightly- packed array clusters to deliver coverage that is propor- tional to the number of units in the array. While JM-1P point source arrays are optimized for horizontal installations, they can also be used vertically when necessary. With its scal-...
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JM-1Ps in arrays. The optional MPA-JM1 pickup plate suspends JM-1P horizontal arrays of up to four units with uptilt or downtilt from a single hanging point; two pickup plates can suspend arrays of up to six units from a single hanging point or motor using the MTGSB-4B spreader bar.
Line 3 Figure 1: AC Power Distribution System THE AC CONNECTORS The user panel on the back of the JM-1P includes the fol- lowing PowerCon JM-1P AC Input (left) and AC Loop Output (right) Connectors The AC Input Connector (Blue) The blue AC Input connector supplies power to the JM-1P.
AC Connections with VEAM Cabling The JM-1P can be ordered from the factory with a VEAM all- in-one connector. VEAM connectors consolidate AC power, audio, and RMS into a single cable, facilitating easy connec- tions and quick setups.
If necessary, contact Meyer Sound for repair information. JM-1P CURRENT REQUIREMENTS The current draw for the JM-1P is dynamic and fluctuates as operating levels change. Since different cables and circuit breakers heat up at varying rates, it is important to under- stand the following types of current ratings and how they affect circuit breaker and cable specifications.
AC power cable must be rated for the total cur- rent draw of all loudspeakers looped from the power source. Do not operate the unit if the power cables are frayed or broken. Keep all liquids away from the JM-1P to avoid hazards from electrical shock.
The user panel on the back of the JM-1P has two slots for modules. The top slot contains an audio input module (described in this chapter).
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Limit LEDs The low- and high-frequency drivers for the JM-1P are pow- ered by separate amplifier channels, each with their own limiter. Limiting activity is indicated with the two yellow Limit LEDs.
AMPLIFIER COOLING SYSTEM The amplifier for JM-1P uses natural convection for cooling at low to moderate audio levels; for high audio levels, it uses Meyer Sound’s proprietary QuietCool fan technology to pre- vent overheating. The QuietCool™ fan only engages at high audio levels, making it virtually inaudible.
NOTE: When JM-1P loudspeakers and 700-HP subwoofers are daisy-chained using the JM-1P’s Loop connector, the result is a fairly flat frequency response. However, the response will show an increase in the 60 Hz – 200 Hz range where the loudspeaker and subwoofer overlap at certain ratios (see Table 2).
If a digital signal processor is used, both the JM-1P loud- speakers and subwoofer should be driven from the same processor to keep their delay times the same. Otherwise a phase shift between the JM-1Ps and subwoofer may be encountered.
THE JM-1P GUIDEALINKS The JM-1P is equipped with GuideALinks on its four right cor- ners that attach to an adjacent JM-1P with the links inserted in the left corner slots of the linked unit. GuideALinks are extended and retracted with front and rear knobs.
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CHAPTER 5: QUICKFLY RIGGING The JM-1P Quick-Release Pins Each JM-1P ships with four quick-release pins that secure the units when they are linked. When inserting and removing the pins, press the button at the top of the pin to disengage it.
1–4 loudspeakers. Two pickup plates support 5–6 loudspeakers. The pickup plate comes with M10 knobs, bolts, and washers for securing the plate to the JM-1P. Bolts are recommended for fixed installations, while knobs are recommended for touring and portable applications.
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CHAPTER 5: QUICKFLY RIGGING NOTE: When using M10 knobs to secure the MPA-JM1 pickup plate to the JM-1P, the sec- ond hanging point from the rear is inaccessible. JM-1P Arrays with a Single Pickup Plate A single MPA-JM1P pickup plate can suspend arrays of 2–4...
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JM-1P Arrays with Two Pickup Plates Two MPA-JM1 pickup plates can suspend arrays of 4–6 loudspeakers: For arrays of four JM-1Ps (with 80 degrees of horizontal coverage), attach the two pickup plates between the first and second, and third and fourth loudspeakers.
To accommodate the orientation of the JM-1P, the Meyer Sound logo on the unit’s grille frame can be rotated. To rotate the Meyer Sound logo on the JM-1P grille frame: Pull up on the logo, rotate it to the desired position, and...
THE MDB-JM1 DOLLY BOARD The optional MDB-JM1 dolly board transports the JM-1P on caster wheels. Up to three dolly boards can be interlocked for transporting up to three linked JM-1Ps. The interlocked dolly boards can be oriented normally with all three units facing the same direction, or they can be staggered to occupy less space during transport.
CHAPTER 6: THE RMS REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM An optional RMS remote monitoring system module can be installed in the JM-1P, allowing it to be connected to an RMS network. RMS allows real-time monitoring of multiple Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers from a Windows- based computer.
THE RMS MODULE The RMS module is installed in the bottom slot of the user panel on the back of the Meyer Sound loudspeaker. The RMS user panel has three LEDs, two buttons, and two Net- work connectors.
Reset button for 5 seconds. 3. After releasing the Reset button, continue holding down the Service button for 5 seconds. The RMS module is reset and the loudspeaker is decommissioned. The RMS module’s red Service LED blinks. JM-1P OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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CHAPTER 6: THE RMS REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM...
Meyer Sound loudspeaker mea- surements. Performance predictions for each loudspeaker are based on 360 1/48th-octave-band measurements taken with a SIM audio analyzer in the Meyer Sound anechoic chamber. The extraordinary consistency between Meyer Sound loudspeakers guarantees that predictions from MAPP Online Pro will closely match their actual perfor- mance.
The MAPP Online Pro client software is regularly upgraded to add support for the latest Meyer Sound loudspeakers, as well as to add feature enhancements. Most upgrades are downloaded automatically when logging on to a MAPP Online Pro session.
APPENDIX A: OPTIONAL VEAM MULTIPIN CONNECTOR The JM-1P can be ordered from the factory with a VEAM all- in-one connector. VEAM connectors consolidate AC power, audio, and RMS into a single cable, facilitating easy connec- tions and quick setups. JM-1P loudspeakers require a grounded outlet. It is very important that the system be properly grounded in order to operate safely and properly.
LEDs to be visible. VERTICAL RAIN HOOD KIT CONTENTS The JM-1P vertical rain hood is used when the loudspeaker is oriented vertically. The JM-1P vertical rain hood kit (PN 40.185.038.01) includes the following parts:...
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HORIZONTAL RAIN HOOD KIT CONTENTS The JM-1P horizontal rain hood is used when the loud- speaker is oriented horizontally. The JM-1P horizontal rain hood kit (PN 40.185.084.02) includes the following parts:...
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Installing the Horizontal Rain Hood To install the JM-1P horizontal rain hood: 1. Attach any required cables to the loudspeaker and orient it horizontally. 2. Remove the bottom two pan head screws from the amplifier face. 3. Secure the upper rain hood frame to the amplifier face with the four 8-32 x .25 flat head screws, two at the top...
APPENDIX C: JM-1P SPECIFICATIONS ACOUSTICAL Operating Frequency 53 Hz – 18 kHz Range Note: Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on load- ing conditions and room acoustics. Frequency Response 56 Hz – 16.5 kHz ±4 dB Note: Measured free field with 1/3 octave frequency resolution at 4 meters.
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Convection at low to mid audio levels; fan-assisted only at high audio levels Note: The fan is controlled by audio level, remaining off at turn-on and at low to mid audio levels and operating only at high audio levels, making it virtually inaudible.
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