EON15 G2 User Guide Part Number: 981-00059-01
Contents Package Contents .....................................................................................................................4 Agency Approvals and Certifications ......................................................................................4 Before You Begin - Important Information .............................................................................4 Mounting / Suspending EON Speakers ..................................................................................
Welcome Welcome to the family of discerning sound equipment users who have selected JBL Professional loudspeakers. EON is a creation of JBL, the world leader in sound reinforcement. JBL sound systems are used in some of the world’s most famous arenas, concert halls and clubs. In fact, JBL speakers are the premier choice for today’s hottest touring acts and artists. You just can’t make a more professional choice.
• Keep the exterior of the speaker enclosure clean. Use a damp rag with a general-purpose household detergent. For grease and marking tape residue, use a damp cloth with isopropyl alcohol or mineral spirits and wipe dry. Do not use powerful solvents like acetone, MEK, lacquer thinner or 1,1,1-Trichloro-ethane (household cleaning fluid). These solvents will damage painted and co-polymer surfaces of your speakers. • EON speakers are not intended for fixed installation in outdoor environments.
• Balanced loop-through / mix output. “Daisy-chain” additional EON speakers or send the mixed output to a mixing console. • 90º x 60º (nominal) constant directivity horn. • 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. • Rugged, light-weight, black co-polymer enclosure with cast aluminum baffle.
Available Accessories SS2-BK ESK15 BRK15 EON15 BAG/W-1 EON15 BAG-1 EON BRK1 Tripod Stand Suspension Kit for EON 15” models Bracket, adapts EON 15” models to OmniMount® brackets Zippered, plush-lined speaker bag with wheels Zippered, plush-lined speaker bag Mounting bracket for EON 15” speakers - fixed angleWOICKSTART QUICKSTART 1. Refer to the “Basic Sound Reinforcement System with Stage Monitors” diagram on page 10. 2. Turn the INPUT 1, 2, and 3 controls fully counter-clockwise. 3.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS MIX The audio section of the EON15 G2 includes powerful features that enhance the flexibility of your EON15 G2 speakers. LOOP O U T P U T I N P U T 1 MIC LINE SIGNAL Connectors INPUT 1 This balanced input accepts a standard XLR (female) connector. A broad range of signals (-44 dBu to +20 dBu nominal) from microphones, 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.
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. • In the disengaged 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 and INPUT 3 inputs will not be present at the OUT connector.
Indicators PEAK The PEAK LED (Light Emitting Diode) illuminates to indicate that the system is approaching clipping. The threshold for this light is actually about 2 dB below clipping. An occasional flickering of this light on the loudest peaks is acceptable. If this LED is on 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.
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. For maximum gain before feedback, position the monitors so that they do not point into microphones. INPUT 1 INPUT 1 Monitor or Aux.
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.
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.
DJ System with Passive Subwoofers This system combines a pair of EON15 G2 powered speakers with externally powered subwoofers for extra power at very low frequencies. Note that many, but not all DJ mixers use RCA (phono) outputs as illustrated. Your DJ mixer may use another type of connector.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Likely Cause What to do No sound Speaker not connected to active AC power Verify that speaker is connected and that the circuit is on Power not switched on Switch on power and verify that power LED is on Speaker power cable is faulty or improperly connected. • Re-seat the power cable at both ends. • Substitute a known-good power cable Blown fuse • There are no user-serviceable fuses in the EON15 G2. Take your speaker to a competent servicer.
Noise or hiss heard at output Noisy source device 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. Hum or Buzz that increases or decreases when the mixer level controls are moved. Improper A/C ground or faulty equipment connected to mixer input Disconnect or mute channels one at a time to isolate the problem. Refer to the owner’s manual of the faulty equipment for troubleshooting help.
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. The ground wire acts only as a shield and does not carry any audio signal current.
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.
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 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 sound. Place the speakers between the microphones and the audience.
JBL WARRANTY AND CONTACTS Who Is Protected by This Warranty? Your JBL Warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners so long as: A.) Your JBL product has been purchased in the Continental United States, Hawaii or Alaska. (This Warranty does not apply to JBL products purchased elsewhere except for purchases by military outlets. Other purchasers should contact the local JBL distributor for warranty information.); and B.
