JBL PRX812W User Manual
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  • Page 1 P R X 8 1 2 W P R X 8 1 5 W U s e r ’ s G u i d e P R X 8 1 5 X L F W P R X 8 1 8 X L F W P R X 8 2 5 W P R X 8 3 5 W...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........3 PRECAUTIONS ..................4 SUSPENSION OF LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS ........5 WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS .............7 PRX800W SERIES SPEAKERS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..8 PRX800W SERIES POWER AMPLIFIER ........9 INTRODUCTION TO THE PRX800W SERIES ........10 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ..............12 SYSTEM SET UP – FULL RANGE MODELS ........14 SYSTEM SET UP –...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Such attachments could act as a sail and topple the system. you get it onto the tripod stand or pole. • JBL highly recommends that no more than 80 lbs of weight be placed on a speaker pole that is mounted to a PRX815XLFW or PRX818XLFW.
  • Page 5: Suspension Of Loudspeaker Systems

    JBL is not responsible for the application of its products for any purpose or the misuse of this information for any purpose. Furthermore, JBL is not responsible for the abuse of its products caused by avoiding compliance with inspection and maintenance procedures or any other abuse.
  • Page 6 This kit includes three M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder steel eyebolts with washers. WARNING Suspension of JBL loudspeakers must employ a minimum of two attachment points. When “bridling” a JBL loudspeaker system, two legs of equal length must be used. The rear attachment points are pull-back points and are intended only for use in adjusting the down-angle of the speaker enclosure.
  • Page 7: Watch For These Symbols

    WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the intended to alert the user to the presence of important user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous Voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 8: Prx800W Series Speakers Declaration Of Conformity

    PRX800W SERIES SPEAKERS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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;...
  • Page 9: The Prx800W Series Power Amplifier

    PRX800W SERIES POWER AMPLIFIER AC Power Requirements into an outlet, ensure that it is able to provide the appropriate AC power as required by the speaker. A robust AC supply is necessary for maximum performance. If the supply is too weak, the bass performance appropriate AC supply is restored, it will continue to operate.
  • Page 10: Introduction To The Prx800W Series

    That’s performance you can trust. With the PRX800W Series, as always, JBL delivers with precision and care. Properly maintained, your PRX800W Series speaker will we encourage you to review this user’s guide completely before hooking up your new system.
  • Page 11 The cabinet volume performance which, if there is Digital Signal Processing on the input, is affected by the DSP programming. tone and dependability. Here at JBL we not only work hard on the system but on our proprietary components as ®...
  • Page 12: System Specifications

    1500W (2 x 750W) 1500W (2 x 750W) 1500W (2 x 750W) SPEAKER 1 x JBL 272G 305mm (12”) 1 x JBL 275G (15 in) woofer 2 x JBL 275 (15 in) woofer 1 x JBL 275G 380mm (15 in) woofer woofer 1 x JBL 196H 165mm (6.5 in)
  • Page 13 Class-D Class-D Power Rating: 1500W 1500W SPEAKER 1 x JBL 2275H 15 in woofer 1 x JBL 2278G 460 mm (18 in) woofer Coverage Pattern: Directivity Index (DI): Directivity Factor (Q): Enclosure: Rectangular, 18 mm & 25mm, Rectangular, 18 mm, plywood...
  • Page 14: System Set Up - Full Range Models

    SYSTEM SET UP – FULL RANGE MODELS PRX812W, PRX815W, PRX825W and PRX835W:...
  • Page 15 Features 1. SYSTEM EQ LED – This light indicates BOOST b. On – The speaker is connected to WI-FI. c. Blinking Slowly – The speaker is in Access Point mode and has not yet established a WI- FI connection. 2. SYSTEM EQ Button a.
  • Page 16: System Set Up - Subwoofers

    SYSTEM SET UP – SUBWOOFERS PRX815XLFW and PRX818XLFW:...
  • Page 17 Features 1. POLARITY LED – This light indicates whether the 9. WI-FI CONNECT Button – This button is used polarity is set to Normal or Inverse Polarity. When to connect to a WI-FI network for speaker the light is ON, speaker polarity is inverted. application.
  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Setup

    WI-FI SETUP To connect to the PRX800W speakers via WI-FI, perform the following: 1. Download the app from www.jblpro.com then install it. 2. Power on all PRX800W speakers in your setup. 3. The application will display a welcome screen — select “SET UP A NEW SYSTEM”. 4.
  • Page 19: Factory Resets

    FACTORY RESETS The following Factory Resets will reset settings back to their factory default state. This can be useful when you WARNING: Performing the following reset procedures will result in the loss of settings and cannot be undone! Factory Hard Reset The Factory Hard Reset resets all DSP and network settings back to their factory default state.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Likely Cause What to do Speaker not connected Verify that speaker is connected and that to active AC power. circuit is on. Switch on power and verify No sound. that illuminated logo is on. Speaker power cable • Re-seat the power cable at both ends. is faulty or improperly •...
  • Page 21 Symptom Likely Cause What to do • “Telescope” the audio ground by using an XLR/F to Improper A/C grounding, XLR/M adapter on one end. ground loops. • Re-route audio cable away from AC power and lighting cables. • mixer or source equipment to drive your PRX800W Excessively long speakers.
  • Page 22: Contact Information

    Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm www.jblproservice.com On The World Wide Web: www.jblpro.com Contact the JBL Professional Distributor in your area. A complete list of JBL Professional international distributors is provided at our U.S.A. website: www.jblpro.com Product Registration: Register your product online at...
  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    If your JBL product ever needs service, write or telephone us at JBL Incorporated (Attn: Customer Service direct you to an authorized JBL Service Agency or ask you to send your unit to the factory for repair. Either way, you’ll need to present the original bill of sale to establish the date of purchase. Please do not ship your JBL product to the factory without prior authorization.
  • Page 24 Part Number: 5075810-A 9/16 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.jblpro.com...
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  • Page 26 Table of Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ......................1 Recommended Routers ......................................1 Router Setup Tips .......................................1 FIRST-TIME WIRELESS SETUP ....................2 Setting Up Single/Multiple Speakers (Provisioning) with Wi-Fi Router Info ......................2 Setting Up a Single Speaker with No Wi-Fi Router ..............................3 Re-Enter or Change Wi-Fi Information ................................3...
  • Page 27: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Wireless technology can be an amazing enhancement over running conventional data cable, but it does require careful consideration in terms of the environment and setup used. The following is a list of best practices Recommended Routers • •...
  • Page 28: First-Time Wireless Setup

    First-time Wireless Setup both are case sensitive protocol for added safety provisioning. Setting Up Single/Multiple Speakers (Provisioning) with Wi-Fi Router Info Download the app from then install it The application will display a welcome screen — select “SET UP A NEW SYSTEM” Enter the name of the band and the name of the venue Select NEXT Select NEXT...
  • Page 29: Setting Up A Single Speaker With No Wi-Fi Router

    Setting Up a Single Speaker with No Wi-Fi Router Download the app from then install it The application will display a welcome screen — select “SKIP” Re-Enter or Change Wi-Fi Information From the top left-hand menu, select Wi-Fi...
  • Page 31 Gross Weight: 26.3 kg (58.0 lb) assist in setting the optimum level via the level control knob. introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product otherwise stated.
  • Page 32: Block Diagram

    365 [14.4] 697 [27.4] 701 [27.6] 446 [17.5] 359 [14.1] 359 [14.1] 178 [7.0] Dimensions in mm (in) PN: 5075805 JBL Professional SS PRX815W 8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200 06/16 Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A. © Copyright 2016 JBL Professional www.jblpro.com...
  • Page 33 PRX815W 15” Two-Way Powered Loudspeaker HIGHLIGHTS Wi-Fi Control Wirelessly set up, tune, and run your system via the free PRX Connect app, available for Android and iOS 1500-Watts of Power Roadworthy and proven mechanical design The PRX815W two-way, 15” portable powered PA speaker is a member of the most advanced loudspeaker family in its class.
  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UPC CODE: JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2016 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 35: Frequency Response

    PRX CONNECT APP DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2016 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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