User’s Guide IRX108-BT IRX112-BT
CONTENTS Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................... 3 Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................................... 6 Quick Setup Guide................................................................................................................................... 7 Back Panel.......................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The IRX100 Series 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. READ these instructions. KEEP these instructions. HEED all warnings. FOLLOW all instructions. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: This product is for non-residential use only. http://www.jblpro.com/www/product-support/downloads WARNING: This equipment is compliant with Class B of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference. This product contains batteries that are covered under the 2006/66/ EC European Directive, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please follow local regulations.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EN 60065:2014 8th Ed. Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements EN 301489-1 V2.1.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements; Harmonized Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of JBL Professional IRX100 Series loudspeakers! We know you are anxious to get up and running as fast as possible, which is why you are reading this section. The following will help you get set up as soon as possible. Packaging Contents Your IRX100 system should include the following: 1 x IRX100 speaker 1 x 2M (6.5ft) IEC Power Cable 1 x Quick Start Guide Unbox it 1 2 Open the top of the box. Lay box on its side.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE EQ Preset LED Indicators F A Automatic Feedback Supression G Music Ducking B H Power Standby Bass Boost C I Bluetooth® CH1 & CH2 Gain D J Master Volume K XLR Male Loop Thru L Power Receptacle EQ Preset Selection Button XLR-1/4” Combo Inputs POWER E POWER IT ON SET UP THE CHANNELS 1. Select a Preset using the EQ Preset Selection Button (B). 2. Determine the CH1 & CH2 Gain (D] source. For microphone set to 3 o’clock. For line source set to 9 o’clock. 3.
BACK PANEL A. EQ Preset Selection Button J. Master Volume Use this button to toggle through the four different settings. Controls the master volume of the unit. By turning the knob counterclockwise you will be lowering the overall volume of the speaker. By B. EQ Preset LED Indicators turning the control clockwise you will be increasing the overall volume MUSIC: of the speaker. This is the default setting for the IRX loudspeakers.
OVERVIEW - IRX100 SERIES FAMILY IRX108-BT IRX112-BT Powered 8” Portable Speaker with Bluetooth® Powered 12” Portable Speaker with Bluetooth® • 1300 Watt • 1300 Watt • 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) • 27.3 lb (12.
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IRX108BT SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM TYPE: Powered 8” two-way CABINET: Polypropylene with full grille SENSITIVITY (SPL): 124 dB peak FREQUENCY RESPONSE (±3 dB): 54 Hz – 20 kHz POWER RATING: 1300 watts peak INPUT IMPEDANCE: 10k ohm balanced COVERAGE PATTERN: 90º (horizontal) x 60º (vertical) nominal BLUETOOTH: Audio streaming, Bluetooth version 5.
IRX112BT SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM TYPE: Powered 12” two-way CABINET: Polypropylene with full grille SENSITIVITY (SPL): 127 dB peak FREQUENCY RESPONSE (±3 dB): 53 Hz – 20 kHz POWER RATING: 1300 watts peak INPUT IMPEDANCE: 10k ohm balanced COVERAGE PATTERN: 90º (horizontal) x 60º (vertical) nominal BLUETOOTH: Audio streaming, Bluetooth version 5.
APPLICATIONS / FEATURES MUSICIANS/PERFORMERS Musicians and performers looking for a great-sounding, easy-to-use sound reinforcement speaker in a portable, affordable package. PRESENTERS/INSTRUCTORS Mobile presenters and fitness instructors looking for an easy-to-use, compact PA solution with Bluetooth audio and built-in music ducking. HOSPITALITY/GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS Hospitality/government installations requiring professional sound quality with ease of use and minimal setup time.
MUSIC DUCKING / AUTOMATIC FEEDBACK SUPPRESSION Music Ducking Soundcraft®-designed ducking automatically attenuates music when speech is detected. • • • • • Press the “Music Ducking button.” Plug a microphone into the desired Channel output. Pair a BT device to the speaker. Turn the microphone gain up to the desired level. Ducking will now happen automatically. Automatic Feedback Suppression dbx® Automatic Feedback Suppression for trouble-free operation.
BLUETOOTH INTEGRATION Streaming Bluetooth Audio To pair a device to a single IRX speaker: • • • • Press the Bluetooth button for 2s until the light blinks slowly. Navigate to the Bluetooth settings of your device. Select the IRX speaker you wish to stream to. You will hear a connection tone when connection is successful. To pair a device to two IRX speakers for true stereo operation: 1 A fresh start • • • If previously paired, remove and forget both speakers from your device.
BLUETOOTH INTEGRATION 3 Link the Left speaker to the Right speaker • • • On the Right speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth button until both the Power LED and the Bluetooth LED blink. An audio cue will be heard. Repeat the process on the Left speaker. Both Bluetooth and Power lights will continue to blink. After ~30 seconds, the speakers will pair to each other and an audio cue will be heard.
BLUETOOTH INTEGRATION 5 The final link • • • Link the Left speaker to your device by shortly pressing the Bluetooth button, the light should flash. On your device, find the speaker under available Bluetooth devices and pair to it. Done! You now have true stereo sound.
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SUSPENSION Floor Monitor Floor Standing Tripod Stand Stacking Pole Mount The following guidelines will help you achieve optimum sound wherever you use your IRX100 Series ® 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.
CABLES & CONNECTORS XLR/F to XLR/M Microphone Cable The standard cable for interconnection of microphone and line level signal in professional audio systems. • Microphone to mixer TRS (balanced) 1/4 inch phone jack to XLR/M For connecting balanced devices with 1/4 inch phone and maybe used interchangeably. TRS (unbalanced) 1/4 inch phone jack to XLR/M For connections of instruments with unbalanced outputs to balanced XLR inputs.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES SMALL PA USING BOTH INPUTS AND THRU FUNCTION CH1 input set to “Mic” CH2 input set to “Line” Main Speaker Position 21
APPLICATION EXAMPLES SMALL PA USING TWO SYSTEMS AS MONITORS CH1 input set to “Mic” CH2 input set to “Line” Monitor Speaker Position 22
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Likely Cause What to do 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 in bypass mode Twist any knob or press the bypass button to wake the speaker. Speaker power cable is faulty or improperly connected. • Re-seat the power cable at both ends. • Substitute a known-good power cable Signal source (mixer, instrument, etc.) is not sending.
WARRANTY INFORMATION The JBL Limited Warranty on professional loudspeaker products (except for enclosures) remains in effect for five years from the date of the first consumer purchase. JBL amplifiers are warranted for three years from thedate of original purchase. Enclosures and all other JBL products are warranted for two years from the date of original purchase. Who Is Protected By This Warranty? Your JBL Warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners so long as: A.
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