JBL EON208P - Portable PA System Manual

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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. 
    Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Service Instruction in Owner's Manual:
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    THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO."
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. "
    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."
18. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
19. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

Care and Cleaning
EON208P systems may be cleaned with a dry cloth. Do not get moisture into any of the openings in the system. Ensure that the system is unplugged from the AC outlet before cleaning.

THIS APPARATUS CONTAINS POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR HAZARD, DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS, MIXER MODULE OR AC INPUT COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Precautions

The EON208P PA system 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. The EON208P PA system can generate considerable energy. When placed on a slippery surface such as polished wood or linoleum, the speaker may move due to its acoustical energy output. Precautions should be taken to assure that the speaker does not fall off a stage or table on which it is placed.

Stand Mounting Safety Precautions

The EON208P speakers contain a 36 mm receptacle cup to allow mounting on tripod stands or on a pole over subwoofers. When using stands or poles, be sure to observe the following precautions:

• Check the stand or pole specification to be certain the device is designed to support the weight of the speaker. Observe all safety precautions specified by the manufacturer.
• Always verify that the stand (or subwoofer/pole) is placed on a flat, level and stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of tripod type stands. Position the stand so that the legs do not present a trip hazard.
• Route cables so that performers, production crew, and audience will not trip and topple the speakers over.
• Inspect the stand (or pole and associated hardware) before each use and do not use equipment with worn, damaged or missing parts.
• Do not attempt to place more than one EON208P series speaker on a stand or pole.
• Always be cautious in windy, outdoor conditions. It may be necessary to place additional weight (i.e. sandbags) on the base of the stand to improve stability. Avoid attaching banners or similar items to any part of a speaker system. Such attachments could act as a sail and topple the system.
• Unless you are confident that you can handle the weight of the speaker, ask another person to help you get it onto the tripod stand or pole.

Hearing Damage, Prolonged Exposure to Excessive SPL

The EON208P system is capable of generating sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production crew and audience members. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL in excess of 90 dB.

WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN
JARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "Dangerous Voltage" within the products enclusure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Introduction to the EON208P PA System

Thank you for choosing the JBL EON208P PA system. The EON208P is a self-contained, portable PA system featuring multiple input channels with individual tone controls, Bluetooth^® audio streaming, reverb and convenient output routing capabilities that allow the user to integrate the system into any number of audio environments. And with its lightweight and ergonomic design, the EON208P is perfect for situations where ease and portability are just as important as quality and flexibility.

Included in the EON208P package are:

• 2 JBL professional speakers
• 1 AKG vocal microphone, 1 microphone cable and 1 microphone clamp
• 1 center housing with powered mixer and compartment for storage of speaker cables and microphone
• 1 pair of unshielded speaker cables
• 1 power cable
• User's guide

GETTING STARTED

1. Remove EON208P system from the carton.
2. Detach speakers from center powered mixer section.
   
   
3. If you have purchased speaker stands, you can place the speakers on the stands utilizing the pole mount adaptor built into the EON208P speaker cabinets.
   
   
4. Connect the Mixer Module to the Speakers
   On the back side of the mixer you will notice two ¼" phone jacks – these are your speaker output jacks. Take the speaker cables and connect them from these jacks to the jacks on the back of the speakers.
   
   
5. Connecting the AC Power Cable
   Connect the female end of the power cable to the mixer and plug the male end into the wall socket or extension cord. Turn the "MASTER VOLUME" control to "0". Now turn the power switch to the "on" position. You should see the "POWER" indicator illuminated. At this point you are ready to bring in an audio signal and hear the signal amplified by the system.
   

Getting Acquainted with the EON208P Powered Mixer

This part of the EON208P system houses the mixing board and power amplifier. You will connect all of the microphones, musical instruments, Bluetooth^® audio device, external sound sources (like MP3 or CD players), in addition to any recording devices or additional speakers like a personal monitor, subwoofer or "Front of House" feed.

The Basics

The mixing board is actually a very simple device. A "mixing board" brings audio sources "in" (through the inputs) and routes the signal to the outputs (MASTER VOLUME/SPEAKER OUTPUTS or MONITOR OUTPUTS). The mixer controls enable the user to affect the tone and/or volume in addition to routing the signal and adding reverb to individual input sources.

Let's look at the "inputs" first:

AUDIO INPUTS

All of the inputs will route to the speakers and to the MONITOR OUTPUT SECTION.

MONO MIC/LINE INPUTS

Moving from left to right there are 4 identical input strips comprised of (from top to bottom) a treble control, bass control, reverb control, reverb on/off button, volume control, mic/line selector and a XLR ¼" combination connector.

BLUETOOTH INPUT

The EON208P comes equipped with the ability to stream Bluetooth audio. To connect a Bluetooth device first press the "Bluetooth Pair" button on the back of the device. Then select "EON208P" from the source device to complete the pairing. Once paired, audio can be streamed from the connected device.

MIXER CONTROLS OVERVIEW

1. Treble control adjusts the amount of high frequencies on the particular channel
2. Bass control adjusts the amount of low fequencies on the particular channel
3. Effect control adjusts the amount of effect on the particular channel
4. Reverb On/Off allows you to turn the effect control on or off for each channel
5. PHANTOM POWER allows you to turn on/off phantom power when needed for condenser microphones on CH1 and CH2
6. HI-Z allows for a hi-impedance signal to be provided for devices on CH3 of the mixer
7. MIC/LINE "SELECTOR" allows you to select between a microphone (XLR) input and a line (1/4" phone) input
8. Channel Volume control adjusts the gain on the particular channel
9. Combination 1/4" phone plug and XLR male input

STEREO INPUTS

The EON208P has two stereo inputs and these are used primarily for MP3 or CD players but could be used with the stereo output of an electronic keyboard, instrument pre-amp or processor, or an electronic drum machine. The inputs labeled "CH 5/6" offer the option of using ¼" phone plugs or RCA plugs and this channel has a volume control. The inputs labeled "CH 7/8" offer the option of using ¼" phone plugs or a 3.5 mm stereo input typically found on personal music players and this channel has a volume control. This is the best way to control the volume of the unit plugged into this input.

Volume Controls - for "STEREO IN 5/6 and 7/8"
Stereo in 1/4" Phone inputs - (use with electronic keyboard, instrument pre-amp or processor or an electronic drum machine)
Stereo in RCA inputs - (use with MP3 Player, CD or any consumer type electronics)
3.5 mm input jack - for "CH 7/8" for use with personal music players

STEREO OUTPUTS

We've brought signals into the mixer now let's send them somewhere...The EON208P has Left and Right ¼" outputs:

1. LEFT/RIGHT speaker outputs -
   These outputs should only be connected to the EON208P speakers and under no condition should they be connected to the input of another electronic device. These outputs carry power and as such could damage theelectronic device. Only use "unshielded" speaker cables (like the cables provided with your EON208P).
   
2. MONITOR OUTPUTS
   These ¼" or RCA outputs allow you to route the stereo mixer signal to another destination like a recording device, personal monitor, subwoofer or to another PA system (Front of House).
   
   
3. HEADPHONE OUTPUT
   This 3.5 mm output allows for listening to the mix using headphones.
   
   
4. SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
   This RCA output allows you to connect an additional subwoofer to the solution where added range is necessary.
   
   

MASTER VOLUME and "Limit" LED
Your EON208P is equipped with a "Master Volume" that controls the overall output volume of the system and a yellow LED that indicates that you have approached the maximum output. In addition to the limited LED, signal meters are also displayed for each output channel.

System Specifications

EON208P

Cables and Connectors

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.com
Professional Contacts, Outside the USA:
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 www.jblpro.com

EON208P PA System Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC
Modified by
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
98/13/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC modified by 93/68/EEC

This product meets safety standards:
EN60065:2002
UL6500 7th Edition: 2003
UL 60065 - STANDARD FOR AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC
APPARATUS - SAFETY EQUIREMENTS - Edition 7 - Revision Date 2007/12/11
CSA C22.2 NO 60065-03 - AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC
APPARATUS – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - Edition 1 - Revision Date 2006/04/01
IEC 60065 - AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS -- SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - Edition 7.1 - Issue Date 2005/12/01

And EMC Standards
EN55103-1 (E2)
EN55103-2 (E2)

FCC Compliance Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to collect the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Documents / Resources

References

• JBL Professional Loudspeakers

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