JBL EON15 User Manual

JBL EON15 User Manual

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22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide
9/17/02
12:30 PM
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EON15 G2 User's Guide
Part Number: 981-00059-00 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 1 EON15 G2 User’s Guide Part Number: 981-00059-00 Rev. A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin - Important Information ...4 Mounting / Suspending EON Speakers ...4 Care and Maintenance ...4 Stand Mounting ...5 Electrical Safety ...5 About the EON15 G2 ...5 Applications ...5 Features ...5 Specifications ...6 Frequency Response ... 6 Available Accessories ...7 Quickstart ...7...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    This User Guide contains important information that will help you get the most from your JBL EON loudspeakers so please take a moment to read it and be sure to keep it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 4: Stand Mounting

    • EON speakers include a thumb-screw that can be tightened to lock the speaker to the tripod stand. Before mounting the speaker on the stand, be sure to loosen the screw so that it doesn’t prevent the pole from fully penetrating the socket.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 • Balanced loop-through / mix output. “Daisy-chain” additional EON speakers or send the mixed output to a mixing console. • 90˚ x 60˚ (nominal) constant directivity horn. • Thermomaster® Total Thermal Management System®. A single piece, cast-aluminum baffle integrates the woofer frame, horn, and amplifier heat-sink.
  • Page 6: Available Accessories

    22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 Available Accessories SS2-BK Tripod Stand ESK15 Suspension Kit for EON 15” models BRK15 Bracket, adapts EON 15” models to OmniMount® brackets EON15WB Zippered, plush-lined Cordura® bag with wheels EON15 BAG Zippered, plush-lined Cordura® carrying bag.
  • Page 7: Controls And Connections

    The MIC / LINE switch effects only INPUT 1. It selects between two sensitivity ranges. This switch is used to match the input sensitivity of the EON15 G2 with the output level of the device connected to INPUT 1. Depressing the MIC/LINE switch selects MIC (most sensitive).
  • Page 8: Controls

    Controls INPUT 1 Adjusts the level of INPUT 1. Use this control to match the input sensitivity of the EON15 G2 to the output level of the mixer, microphone, or instrument connected to INPUT 1. It is a common misconception that this control changes the power of a system. Your EON15 G2 will produce its rated output power no matter where this control is set.
  • Page 9: Indicators

    Your EON15-G2 will typically be set at the factory to accommodate the power mains voltage in your area. Before you set up your EON15-G2 for the first time it is a good idea to verify that the setting of the selector is appropriate for the power in your area. In the event that you do need to change the voltage: •...
  • Page 10: Application Examples

    22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 12:30 PM Page 11 APPLICATION 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 are used as stage monitors.
  • Page 11: Vocal / Acoustic-Electric Guitar

    22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 Vocal / 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. If stereo is not a requirement, simply omit...
  • Page 12: Dj Or Sound Reinforcement System With Eon Powersubs

    22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 DJ or Sound Reinforcement System with EON PowerSubs Here’s a system with EON PowerSubs added to provide additional low-frequency 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 effects.
  • Page 13: Dj System With Passive Subwoofers

    Keyboard Amplification and Mixing In this set-up, the 3-channel mixer of the EON15 G2 combines the outputs from a digital piano, a synthesizer and a sampler. The “LOOP / MIX” switch is set to the “MIX” position and the “OUT”...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    • Disconnect and re-seat signal cables. • Replace suspected cable with a known-good cable Microphone requires phantom The EON15 G2 does not supply power phantom power. Switch to a dynamic microphone, use a battery in the microphone (if possible), use an external phantom power supply.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    22376 JBL EON15-GA Guide 9/17/02 Noise or hiss heard at output Hum or Buzz that increases or decreases when the mixer level controls are moved. Hum or Buzz The inputs from INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 aren’t coming out of...
  • Page 16: Reference

    Connections - Balanced and Unbalanced There are two basic types of audio system interconnections for audio signals: Balanced and Unbalanced. Your EON15 G2 can accept either type of input. Balanced Lines In audio, a balanced line is a three-conductor system in which the two signal wires carry an equal, but opposite voltage with respect to the ground wire.
  • Page 17: Cables And Connectors

    The standard cable for interconnection of microphone and line level signal in professional audio systems. • Microphone to mixer • Microphone to EON15 G2 INPUT 1 • Professional audio mixer to EON15 G2 INPUT 1 • “Daisy chaining” EON15 G2 speaker systems For connecting balanced devices with Phone to XLR/M For connection of instruments with unbalanced outputs to balanced XLR input.
  • Page 18: Loudspeaker Placement And Mounting

    Locate the speakers away from turntables. Low-frequency feedback occurs when the output of the speaker is picked up by the tone arm of the turntable and is re-amplified. A heavy, solid turntable base and shock mounting can also reduce this type of feedback in DJ applications.
  • Page 19: Jbl Limited Warranty

    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. If transportation of your JBL product presents any unusual difficulties, please advise us and we may make special arrangements with you.
  • Page 20: Jbl Professional Contact Information

    THIS WARRANTY. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES JBL’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN...
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