OWNER’S MANUAL JFL213 JFL118 LOUDSPEAKERS
JFL213 and JFL118 Loudspeakers
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. READ THIS FIRST .................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 4 1.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................... 4 2. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................
1. READ THIS FIRST Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW loudspeaker. You now own one of the finest professional audio products available - the result of exceptional engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. This manual is intended for use with JFL213 and JFL118 loudspeakers. As such, it contains information that is specific to these loudspeakers. This includes: array design, user adjustments, amplifier power ratings, input connections, rigging design, and service and maintenance information.
2. INTRODUCTION The JFL213 and JFL118 loudspeakers are a compact format, constant curvature line array system for venues with listener distances up to about 45 m / 148 ft. They are designed to be incredibly simple to deploy, yet provide the highest output possible from a compact line array format. The JFL213 is a 2-way full-range loudspeaker and the complementary JFL118 has a single 18 inch subwoofer.
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4.3.3 Suspending JFL118 Subwoofers The JFL118 enclosure rigging is designed to directly couple to an FB221 Fly Bar and JFL213 or JFL210 enclosures. As such, the JFL118 can be rigged seamlessly with JFL213 or JFL210s. See the FB221 Rigging & Ground Stack Instructions for more detailed information on rigging a JFL118. The JFL118s should be the uppermost enclosures when flown as part of a JFL213 or JFL210 array.
The block diagrams above show the possible signal flows for a single JFL213 with JFL118. Use the same processor outputs for additional JFL213s and JFL118s on the same mix bus, i.e. “Left”, “Right”, or “Fill”. 5.4 USER ADJUSTMENTS 5.4.1 JFL213 HF Shading – Single-Amp Mode The JFL213 has a switchable HF character while in single-amp mode, controlled by the three position toggle labeled “HF Shading.” Each of the three positions is suitable for different scenarios.
5.5.1 Power Ratings The JFL213 requires one full range amplifier channel when operated in single-amp mode and two amplifier channels – low frequency and high frequency – when operated in bi-amp mode. The JFL118 requires only one amplifier channel. The table below lists the rms voltage limits for the JFL213 and JFL118. Because of their higher impedance design, up to two JFL213s or multiple JFL118s can be powered from single amplifier channels.
5.6.1.2 Bi-amp Mode JFL213 INPUT NL4 x2; see right hand Figure. NL4 #1: Use as the input to the JFL213. NL4 #2: Use the second connector to loop the LF and HF signals to the next JFL213. 5.6.2 JFL118 Connections There are three Neutrik NLT4MP connectors on the rear of each JFL118 – see Figure below. Two are used for sub and high-passed signal input, while the third is used as an output to loop the high-passed signal to JFL213, JFL210 or other loudspeakers.
6.1 RIGGING OVERVIEW The JFL213 & JFL210 full range loudspeakers each have one Rigging Tube on each enclosure side – two in total. The JFL118 subwoofer has one Rigging Tube on each enclosure side and one Rigging Tube on enclosure rear – three in total. Each Tube contains a captive Latch which slides down and attaches to the Rigging Tubes of an adjacent enclosure via a 46 mm/1.8 in Quick Release Pin–see Figure to the right.
6.3.2 A Note On Eyebolts Load-rated eyebolts are commonly used with threaded suspension points. Eyebolts used with JFL213 and JFL118 loudspeakers must posses the following attributes: • • • • Type: Thread Size: Shank Length: WLL: Shoulder pattern M10 x 1.5 Minimum 35 mm Minimum 740 kg / 1628 lb CAUTION: Eyebolt Working Load Limits are significantly de-rated when angular lifts are applied.
6.3.5 JFL118 Arrays a. Using a 6mm Allen wrench, remove two (2) flat head screws from the top panel of the uppermost array enclosure. These screws are immediately adjacent to the side Rigging Tubes – see Figure to the right. Do not re move the screw adjacent to the single rear Rigging Tube. b. Thread two (2) user-supplied M10 x 1.5 x 38 mm forged shoulder eyebolts through the exposed mounting points, making sure the eyebolt shoulders are firmly seated against the enclosure.
6.4 TRIPOD AND POLE MOUNTING 6.4.1 Tripod Mounting The JFL213 may be mounted on a tripod loudspeaker stand with a 35 mm / 1.38 in diameter pole. The tripod loudspeaker stand must be rated to support minimum 60 kg / 132 lb. The JFL213’s integral pole-mount holes allow 0° and -15° aiming by choosing the hole specified in Figure below. A maximum of two (2) JFL213 loudspeakers may be mounted on a tripod stand. CAUTION: All enclosures must be securely pinned together.
7. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7.1 GENERAL SERVICE Please refer to Section 11 “Inspection and Maintenance” and Section 12 “Troubleshooting” in the accompanying EAW Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual for general Service, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting instructions. 7.2 PARTS REPLACEMENT KITS In the event a JFL Series loudspeaker requires field service, a number of Parts Replacement Kits are available through the EAW Service Department.
If you have questions about this JFL213 & JFL118 Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual please contact the EAW Application Support Group: One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 2040472 (A) April 2013 tel: 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 fax: 508 234 8251 web: www.eaw.com e-mail: asg@eaw.com EAW is the worldwide technological and market leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance professional loudspeaker systems.
