EON10 G2 User Guide
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1. 70 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz Available Accessories SS2 BK Tripod Stand ESK10 Suspension Kit for EON 10 models BRK10 Bracket adapts EON 10 models to OmniMount brackets EON10 Bag 1 Zippered plushed lined speaker bag for EON 10 models Block Diagram HPF 50W H LPF 125W INPUT 2 amp 3 pit Sum INPUT RED PEAK 2 amp 3 9 GRN SIGNAL 7 SUM SUM JBL PROFESSIONAL YH Quick Start Refer to the Basic Sound Reinforcement System with Stage Monitors diagram on page 12 Turn the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 amp 3 controls fully counter clockwise Set the MIC LINE switch e If a microphone will be connected directly to INPUT 1 set the MIC LINE switch to the MIC position depressed The MIC LED will illuminate when power is turned on e If a mixer CD player cassette tape or electronic musical instrument the source will be connected directly to INPUT 1 set the MIC LINE switch to the LINE position disengaged The MIC LED will not illuminate when power is turned on Plug the power cable into a properly grounded 3 wire AC power Plug the XLR cable from the mixer or microphone into the INPUT 1 connector Connect unbalanced sources if used to the INPUT 2 amp 3 connector POWER UP PROCEDURE First switch on the power to the mixer audio sources or m2. EON2 EON10 G2 User Guide About The EON10 G2 Applications e Live sound reinforcement speech and vocals music playback in entertainment A V and institutional venues especially when ease of use and portability are important factors e Amplification mixing and monitoring for electronic musical instruments Features The second generation of one of the most successful and influential professional speaker systems ever e 10 Differential Drive low frequency driver with a neodymium magnet for low distortion and light weight e 1 throat diameter BL compression driver with titanium diaphragm and ferro fluid cooling e Bi amplified 125 watts low frequency and 50 watts high frequency actual power delivered to the drivers e Built in 3 input mixer One balanced mic line selectable input one dual channel TRS 1 4 phone line level e Balanced loop through mix output Daisy chain additional EON speakers or send the mixed output to a mixing console or auxiliary EON speaker e 90 x 60 nominal constant directivity horn e Thermomaster Total Thermal Management System A single piece cast aluminum baffle integrates the woofer frame horn and amplifier heat sink Air movement in the finned ports dissipates heat no internal or external cooling fans are required e Rugged lightweight black co polymer enclosure with an ergonomic molded in handle and cast aluminum baffle e Integral 35 mm pole mount recept
3. 3 5 for all remaining channels Check the meters on the mixer output If you re seeing peaks that drive the meters into clipping trim back the channel faders and master faders slightly Also be aware that actual performance levels tend to be higher than rehearsal and sound check levels so you may want to trim back the input sensitivity slightly If an outboard processor such as a graphic EQ is used it should be set to unity gain see the processor s Owners Manual Unity gain means that the signal level on the output is the same as the level at the input Now bring up the input control of your EON10 G2 speakers until the desired performance volume is reached If clipping occurs before the desired volume is reached you need more speakers or a lower performance volume Listen to your mix and adjust to taste At this point the maximum output of the mixing console should be capable of driving your EON10 G2s to full out put and you will have the lowest noise operation that your equipment is capable of delivering JBL PROFESSIONAL Connections Balanced and Unbalanced There are two basic types of audio system interconnections for very low to medium level audio Signals Balanced and unbalanced Your EON10 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 The ground w
4. EON10 G2 to the output level of the mixer microphone or instrument connected to INPUT 1 It is a common miscon ception that this control changes the power of a system Your EON10 G2 will produce its rated output power no matter where this control is set The INPUT 1 control determines how much signal is required at the input in order to drive the system to full output amp h D 4c02 4cv4co AN 283 srg INPUT2 amp 3 SI This control adjusts the level of the inputs connected to INPUT 2 amp 3 a ike Olg R PEAK G SIGNAL 2 amp 3 JBL PROFESSIONAL Connectors INPUT 1 This balanced input accepts a standard XLR female connector A broad range of signals from microphones 48 dBu to 0 dBu nominal audio mixing consoles and electronic musical instruments may be connected here When using a single audio input to the speaker this is the input to use The sensitivity of this input is controlled by the MIC LINE SWITCH and the INPUT 1 rotary control INPUT 2 amp 3 This 1 4 jack can accommodate one or two channels of audio When a two channel source is connected by means of a TRS 1 4 plug both channels are summed to mono A single channel source may also be connected here with a standard 1 4 TS plug This input is intended for use with audio devices including cassette tape CD MP3 players computer sound card outputs electronic keyboards and electric acoustic musical instruments The l
5. No sound speaker is Speaker power cable is faulty or Re seat the power cable at both ends connected to working improperly connected Substitute a known good power cable AC power but won t come on Blown fuse There are no user serviceable fuses in the EON10 G2 Take your speaker to a competent servicer PROFESSIONAL 14 Troubleshooting Symptom Likely Cause What to do No sound Speaker comes on SIGNAL LED does not illuminate No sound with microphone connected directly to the MIC LINE 1 input SIGNAL LED does not illuminate Signal sounds distorted and very loud PEAK light is lit most of the time Signal sounds distorted even at moderate volumes PEAK light is not lit Lots of hiss in the sound the mixer controls are at very low settings Noise or hiss heard at output Signal source mixer instrument etc is not sending Faulty cables and connections Microphone requires phantom power Excessive input signal exceeding the capabilities of the speakers Mixer or other source is overdriven Improper gain structure or noisy source device Noisy source device Check VU meters on the source mixer Verify that the tape or CD is playing Use headphones to verify that the instrument is actually sending an audio signal Disconnect and re seat signa cables Replace suspected cable with a known good cable The EON10 G2 does not supply phantom power Switch to a dynamic microp
6. possible For best results try to get the high frequency horn at least 2 to 4 feet above the heads of the audience If the speakers are too low the people in the back of the audience will not receive the best quality of sound Place the speakers between the microphones and the audience Feedback occurs when the microphones pick up sound from the speakers and feed the sound back through the sound system If space is limited point the speakers away from the microphones to reduce feedback 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 Use more speakers in large or highly reverberant spaces Spreading speakers throughout these spaces will produce much better sound than trying to compensate with loudness level or equalization For very long distances the use of another set of speakers on a delay is recommended Stand speakers upright for PA Tilt the speakers back for stage monitoring Upright stance provides even coverage over a wide area EON speakers are also designed with two slanted positions for stage monitoring applications 17 Cables and Connectors XLR F to XLR M Microphone Cable The standard cable for interconnection of microphone and line level signal in professional audio systems e Microphone to mi
7. 1 40 Phone a 2G Tip Sleeve shield SI ae Ti eeve ip Sleeve shield SLEEVE TIP RING SLEEVE SLEEVE TRS 1 80 Mini Phone to RCA phono Adapter OO mp Tip Sleeve shield ao Ring TIP RING SLEEVE Sleeve Tip Sleeve shield 1 40 Phone toRCA phono Adapter Tip O00 Tip Sleeve OO Sleeve shield TIP SLEEVE TRS 1 40 Phone tot 8O Mini Phone Adapter Sleeve u 0 Sleeve TIP RING SLEEVE
8. acle with securing thumbscrew e Multi angle enclosure for front of house or stage monitor application Specifications Freq Range 10 dB 65 Hz 18 kHz Freq Response 3 dB 90 Hz 16 kHz Horiz Coverage 6 dB 90 nominal Vert Coverage 6 dB 60 nominal Rated Maximum SPL 117 dB 1 m 3 3 ft Dimensions H x W x D 493 mm x 356 mm x 307 mm 19 4 in x 14 0 in x 12 1 in Net Weight 10 4 kg 23 Ibs LF Driver Integral frame with one 10 254 mm driver dual neodymium magnet 1 5 Differential Drive voice coil HF Driver BL2412 1 throat diameter compression driver with titanium diaphragm Ferro fluid cooled Amplifier Power LF 125 watts low frequency driver impedance Amplifier Power HF 50 watts high frequency driver impedance Input 1 Sensitivity 48 dBu to 0 dBu for rated output Mic Line switch in MIC position 6 dBu to 20 dBu for rated output Mic Line switch in LINE position Input 2 amp 3 Sensitivity 12 dBu to 20 dBu for rated output Output Level 26 dBu peak Loop Mix switch in MIX position Audio Connectors Input 1 XLR F balanced Audio Connectors Input 2 amp 3 Single TRS 1 4 Phone Crossover Freq 2 7 kHz Loop Mix Out XLR M balanced AC Input 110 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 100 watts rating per UL detachable IEC power cable SPL dB PROFESSIONAL Frequency Reponse 110 100 90 80
9. engaged position only the signal from the INPUT 1 connector is routed directly to the OUT connector Changing the other settings on the audio panel will not effect the OUT signal The INPUT 2 amp 3 inputs will not be present at the OUT connector Use this setting when you want to feed multiple EON powered speakers the Same signal e In the MIX position depressed a blend of all inputs to the speaker INPUT 1 and 2 amp 3 will be sent to the OUT connector Any changes to input level settings will affect the OUT signal See the APPLICATION EXAMPLES section for details on how this mode may be used PROFESSIONAL Indicators PEAK SIGNAL The PEAK SIGNAL LED Light Emitting Diode is a two color device Red indicates that the system is approaching clipping The threshold for this light is actually about 2 dB below clipping An occasional flicker of the red LED on the loudest peaks is acceptable If this LED remains red for more than the duration of brief dynamic peaks the system is being overdriven Continuously over driving the system will result in unpleasant and fatiguing distortion and may lead to premature failure of your speaker system If the red LED illuminates excessively e Reduce INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 amp 3 e Reduce the output level of the mixer musical instrument or other source to the speaker Green indicates a usable signal is present at INPUT 1 and or INPUT 2 amp 3 x l On MIC as This LED ill
10. evel of INPUTS 2 amp 3 is controlled by the INPUT 2 amp 3 rotary control See the APPLICATION EXAMPLES and CABLES ole une 1 AND CONNECTORS sections of this guide for details on how this input may be used an OUT G SIGNAL aus This XLR male output connector works with the MIX LOOP SWITCH see below to provide a method of sending audio from your EON10 G2 Switches MIC LINE 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 EON10 G2 with the output level of the device connected to INPUT 1 Depressing the MIC LINE switch selects MIC most sensitive and causes the MIC LINE LED to illuminate CAUTION Before adjusting this switch be certain to rotate the INPUT 1 control fully counter clockwise After the MIC LINE switch has been adjusted slowly rotate the INPUT 1 control clockwise until the desired volume has been reached e Use the MIC position depressed when a microphone is connected to INPUT 1 e Use the LINE position disengaged when a line level source such as an audio mixing console audio playback device or electronic musical instrument is connected to INPUT 1 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 e In the dis
11. hone use a battery in the microphone if possible use an external phantom power supply Reduce the output level of the Source Turn down the LEVEL controls on the speaker Use additional EON speakers Review the Owner s Manual for your mixer and adjust controls as needed Input sensitivity gain Channel faders Master faders Once this is done review the instructions in the Quick Start section of this guide Make sure that the MIC LINE Switch is in the LINE disengaged position Reduce the LEVEL settings at the speaker Review the Owner s Manual for your mixer and adjust controls as needed Disconnect the devices that are connected to your speaker one at a time If the noise goes away the problem is with the source or the connecting cable JBL PROFESSIONAL Symptom Likely Cause Whattodo Hum or Buzz that increases or Improper A C ground or faulty Disconnect or mute channels one decreases when the mixer level equipment connected to mixer at a time to isolate the problem controls are moved input Refer to the Owner s Manual of the faulty equipment for troubleshooting help equipment and mixer for the suspected faulty cable Hum or Buzz Improper A C grounding ground Connect all speakers to a loops common power circuit Telescope the audio ground by using an XLR F to XLR M adapter with Pin 1 disconnected Re route audio cables away from AC power and lighting cables Excess
12. ight signals that can be fed to 1 4 inputs f professional audio equipment TRS 1 8 Phone to dual RCA Splits a stereo output from a portable audio device CD R DAT Mini Disc etc or computer sound card into separate left right signals that can be fed into RCA inputs of audio equipment the unbalanced inputs of many pro audio devices TRS 1 4 Phone to 1 8 Mini Phone Adapter Used to connect headphones with Mini Phone cables to 1 4 headphone jacks e Adapts the output of portable audio players and computers to INPUT 2 amp 3 on the EON10 G2 TRS Tip Ring Sleeve indicating that the connector can conduct two audio channels via the Tip and the Ring and a ground via the Sleeve TRS connectors may be used for a single channel of balanced audio or two channels of unbalanced audio 18 JBL PROFESSIONAL XLR F to XLR M Microphone Cable gt _ 9 1 shield To O OCE S TRS Balanced 1 4 Phone to XLR M Cable I lt zll ing TIP RING SLEEVE Sleeve 3 TS Unbalanced 1 4 Phone to XLR M Cable M el 16 MOO ro GEE Sleeve XLR M to RCA phono Cable TS Unbalanced 1 40 Phone toRCA phono Cable Shield On 1 Center 2 m 3 Shield Tip Tip Sleeve O O Sleeve shield TRS 1 40 Phone to dual TS 1 40 Phon SLEEVE yO n Tip Sleeve shield Ring Sleeve Tip Sleeve shield TP RING SLEEVE SLEEVE TRS 1 80 Mini Phone to dual TS
13. ire acts only as a shield and does not carry any audio signal current Outside interference such as RFI Radio Frequency Interference is either shielded from the internal signal conductor or if it gets into the cable is cancelled out by the opposite signals at the receiving end Balanced connections are preferred for any longer cable runs Unbalanced Lines Unbalanced cable is a two wire system where the shield ground wire acts as one of the current carrying signal conduc tors The center conductor enclosed by the shield is commonly known as the hot conductor Unbalanced audio cables do not reject noise as well as balanced lines Unbalanced lines are typical in home hi fi type systems and on the outputs of electronic musical instruments These work well if the distance between the components is short the signal level is relatively high and all of the electronics used in the system are plugged into the same AC service Unbalanced Sources to EON Powered Loudspeakers If you need to connect your EON speakers to an unbalanced source you have two options e Use the INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 connectors These inputs are balanced but will accept unbalanced inputs without the need for any special adapters e Use an adapter or special cable see the section Cables and Connectors 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
14. is connected to INPUT 1 The MIC LINE switch would be set to the MIC position depressed Several examples illustrating possible uses for INPUT 2 amp 3 are shown Acoustic Electric Guitar The mono or stereo output of an electrified acoustic guitar can be connected directly to INPUT 2 amp 3 If a stereo instrument and cable are used the left and right channels will be combined into mono Electronic Keyboards A pair of electronic keyboards are connected to INPUT 2 amp 3 via an adapter cable see the section Cables and Connectors Such a cable is available from pro audio dealers and is commonly used as an insert cable Portable CD Player A portable CD player may be connected to the EON10 G2 by means of a 1 4 TRS to Mini P hone adapter Again the left and right channels will be combined into mono Dynamic Microphone bz h8 1 4 TS Phone a LCE Electronic Keyboards 1 4 TS Phone COL E 1 4 TRS Phone D ee ee ve rere ST AO Adapter a Ci 1 8 TRS Phone Cri Portable CD Player 11 PROFESSIONAL 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 EON10 G2 speakers are used as stage monitors For maximum gain before feedback position the monitors so that they do
15. ively long unbalanced cable run available of your mixer or source equipment to drive your EON Speakers Use a DI direct injection box to convert your unbalanced equipment output to a balanced output Improper system gain structure Reduce the INPUT 1 LINE 2 and LINE 3 controls and increase the output level of your source devices The inputs from INPUT 2 amp 3 MIX LOOP SWITCH set Set the MIX LOOP SWITCH to aren t coming out of the improperly the MIX OUT position OUT connector depressed See the CAUTION in the Switches section of this manual The speaker connected to the MIX LOOP SWITCH set Disengage the MIX OUT switch OUT connector goes up and improperly See the CAUTION in the down in volume when adjust Switches section of this the INPUT 1 control on the Ist manual speaker Speakers feedback and howl Microphones are pointed into the Move the speakers so they do not when the microphone volume is speakers point into the microphone s pick turned up up pattern See the section on Loudspeaker Placement and Mounting on page 20 qualizer settings are incorrect ocate the feedback frequency oe and reduce it using the mixer EQ or an external equalizer Excessive gain Reduce the gain at the mixer and move the microphone closer to the sound source 1 5 JBL Reference Gain Structure Gain structure is the term we apply to adjusting the relative input sensitivity and output le
16. lock a by step instructions Begin with all level controls on your mixer and EON10 G2 speakers at minimum Note that the EON10 G2 has a switch that selects Mic or Line sensitivity The Mic position should be used only when a microphone is connected directly to the input Bring the INPUT 1 level control on your EON10 G2s to approximately 9 00 o clock We ll come back and make some final adjustments here later on Bring the output of any electronic source CD player drum machine electronic keyboard etc to its nominal position This will usually be marked If it isn t bring the control to about 2 3 of its maximum position Make sure that any foot pedals or other volume controls are at the position they will be during the performance At your mixer bring the Input Attenuator sometimes called Gain or Sensitivity control up while playing the instrument or talking singing into the microphone Be sure that the level you re playing at is the same as the actual performance level will be Watch the channel Clip or Overload or Peak indicator It should just flicker on the very loudest dynamic peaks Now bring the channel fader up to its nominal position see the mixer Owners Manual Slowly bring the mixer master faders up to their nominal position Atthis point you should hear sound from the EON10 G2s If the level is too high trim back the INPUT 1 control on the EON10 G2s Repeat steps
17. not point into microphones DJ or Sound Reinforcement System with EONSUB G2 Here s a system with EONSUB G2 added to provide additional low frequency power If your mixer has a SUM or MONO output you can also drive the EONSUB G2 from this output and use the SUM or MONO volume control for independent control of bass As Required As Required id EONSUB G2 EONSUB G2 From Mixer Left amp Right Outputs 12 JBL PROFESSIONAL DJ System with Passive Subwoofers This system combines a pair of EON10 G2 powered speakers with externally powered subwoofers for extra power at very low frequencies Recommended crossover frequency 80 150 Hz season to taste INPUT 1 INPUT 1 0 Output Left Output Right High Pass Output High Pass Output Left Right 2 ERBE sn S H G CI EBBE Erle dbx DriveRack PA Low Pass Output Left HM Low Pass Output Right Amplifi Troubleshooting AC power that the circuit is on LED is on
18. uminates to indicate that the MIC LINE switch is in the MIC depressed position N VOLTAGE SELECTION AND FUSES 9 Changing Voltage Your EON10 G2 will typically be set at the factory to accommodate the power mains voltage in your area Before you set up your EON10 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 Directly above the power switch you will see a seal that indicates the factory setting for the voltage If the voltage indicated is correct for your area go ahead and power up your EON10 G2 In the event that you do need to change the voltage selection e Make sure that the AC is disconnected from the speaker e Directly above the power switch on the speaker is a voltage selector Peel off the a factory applied seal e Set the voltage selector switch to the 115V or 230V setting as required for your area e After having reconfirmed that the correct voltage is selected connect the AC IEC connector and power the unit up DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE WRONG VOLTAGE SELECTED DOING SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM WHICH WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY Fuse Replacement The EON10 G2 has no user serviceable fuses Failure of fuses is most frequently a symptom of problems requiring service by a competent technician Application Examples One Piece PA System In this basic PA setup a dynamic microphone
19. usical instruments that are feeding your EON10 G2 e Next turn on the power switch the front panel power indicator will illuminate e Reverse this process when shutting down your system This will avoid disturbing thumps from the speaker as Sources power on off SET VOLUME e If you are using an audio mixing console refer to the manufacturer s instructions to properly set gain structure see the Gain Structure section on page 16 e Turn up your sources to the level that will be used in performance and talk sing or play into the system Bring the INPUT 1 control up clockwise until the desired volume has been reached If you are using a micphone turn the INPUT 1 control up slowly to avoid feedback e If you are using the INPUT 2 amp 3 inputs bring the INPUT 2 amp 3 controls up to the desired volume CHECK THE PEAK LED The PEAK indicator flashes when the loudspeaker s on board amplifiers are approaching maximum output Occasional flashes are normal for very loud operation However if the PEAK LED stays illuminated the sound will be distorted and it is an indication that more speakers or a lower performance volume may be required for your specific application CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS The audio section of the EON10 G2 includes powerful features that enhance the flexibility of your speakers MIX __ LOOP Controls INPUT 1 Adjusts the level of INPUT 1 Use this control to match the input sensitivity of the
20. vels of components in an audio system The objective of proper gain structure is to minimize noise on one extreme and to pre vent clipping on the other Proper gain structure will result in all components clipping at about the same time First let s clear up one common misconception The input control on an amplifier or powered speaker does not deter mine how much power it will produce A 100 watt amplifier for example can produce 100 watts no matter where the input level control is set The input level control simply determines how much input voltage is required to drive the amp to full output If the input level controls of an EON10 G2 are set too low rotated too far counter clockwise the mixer will go into clipping before the speakers are driven to full output If the input level controls of an EON10 G2 are set too high rotated too far clockwise the system will be noisy With that in mind here s a procedure for setting up system gain structure that will get the best dynamic performance possible from your system Summary e Adjust your mixer so that the loudest passages of your performance drive the mixer almost to its peak output e Setthe MIC LINE switch to the LINE position unless a microphone is connected directly to the EON input Slowly bring up the INPUT 1 level control of the EON10 G2 until the desired performance volume is reached When used with a typical DJ or audio mixer this will probably place the control around 10 00 o c
21. xer e Microphone to EON10 G2 INPUT 1 e Audio mixer to EON10 G2 INPUT 1 e Daisy chaining EON10 G2 speaker systems TRS Balanced 1 4 Phone to XLR M e For connecting balanced devices with 1 4 connector to the EON speaker XLR input TS Unbalanced 1 4 Phone XLR M Connects devices such as electronic instruments and some mixers to an XLR input This cable may be used to connect an unbalanced source to a balanced input but the connection will be unbalanced XLR M to RCA phono cable e Connects consumer audio products and some DJ mixer outputs to professional audio equipment inputs TS Unbalanced 1 4 P hone to RCA phono cable Connects outputs of consumer audioequipment to unbalanced line inputs of EON10 G2 and many mixers e Connects unbalanced line outputs of many mixers to the inputs of consumer audio recorder TRS 1 4 Phone to dual 1 4 Phone Splits a stereo output into separate left right signals e Connects stereo electric guitar to two unbalanced audio inputs e Connects a headphone output to two unbalanced audio inputs e Change to a TRS mini phone to connect to the output of portable CD players and computer sound cards to a mixer or powered speakers e Also used to connect signal processors to the insert of many mixing consoles TRS 1 8 Phone to dual 1 4 Phone Splits a stereo output from a portable audio device CD R DAT Mini Disc etc or computer sound card into separate left r
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