JBL Eon206P User manual

E:ONCOCP
PORTABLE PA
USER'S GUIDE
PROFESSIONAL
bv HARMAN
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Contents
Section 1: ImportantSafety Instructions............ .. ......... .. 3 -4
Section 2: Precautions .. .. ... .. .... . .."'.. .. ..... . .. ...... ...... ... . 5
Section
3: Declaration of Conformity ........ ... ?'" .................... 6
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Section 4: Introduction To The EON 206P PA System.. 7- 11
Section 5: System Specifications .. . .. ... .. . .... .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 12
Section 6: Cables and Connectors . .. . ... .. .. . . ........ .. . .. . .. 13
Section 7: Contact Information ........... ... .................. .. ...... 14
Section 8: Warranty Information ......
.. ... ... 15
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Section 1: Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read these instructions.
2.
Keep these instructions.
3.
Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5.
Do not use this apparatus nearwater.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or
other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of
the polarized
or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade
or
the third prong is provided for yoursafety.
If
the provided plug does notfit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement
of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the powercord from being walked on
or
pinched, particularly
at
plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified
by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or
table specified by the manufacturer,
or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or
when unused for long periods
of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord
or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or
objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or
moisture, does not operate normally,
or
has been dropped.
15. Service Instruction in Owner's Manual:
"CAUTION-
THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR
USE
BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT PERFORMANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO."
16.
To
completely disconnect this apparatus from the
AC
mains, disconnectthe power supply cord plug from
the
AC
receptacle.
17.
"WARNING-
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC-
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."
18. Do notexpose this equipment to dripping
or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, are placed on the equipment.
19.
Th
e mains plug
of
the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
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Care and Cleaning
EON 206P systems may be cleaned with a dry cloth. Do not
get
moisture into
any
of
the openings
in
the system.
Ensure that the system is unplugged from the
AC
outlet before cleaning.
THIS APPARATUS CONTAINS POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR
HAZARD,
DO
NOT REMOVE CHASSIS, MIXER MODULE
OR
AC INPUT COVERS.
NO
USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Section 2: Precautions
The EON 206P PAsystem 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 driversuspension
will prematurely dry out and finished surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure
to intense ultra-violet (UV) light. The EON 206P PA system can generate considerable
energy. When placed on a slippery surface such as polished wood
or
linoleum, the
speaker may move due to its acoustical energy output. Precautions should be taken to
assure that the speaker does not fall offa stage
or
table on which it is placed.
Stand Mounting Safety Precautions
The EON 206P speakers contain a 36 mm receptacle cup to allow mounting on tripod stands
or
on a pole over
subwoofers. When using stands
or
poles, be sure to observe the following precautions:
• Check the stand or pole specification
to
be certain the device is designed to support the weight
of
the
speaker. Observe all safety precautions specified by the manufacturer.
• Always verify that the stand (or subwoofer/pole) is placed on a flat, level and stable surface and
be sure to fully extend the legs
of
tripod type stands. Position the stand
so
that the legs
do
not
present a trip hazard.
• Route cables so that performers, production crew, and audience will not trip and topple the
speakers over.
• Inspect the stand (or pole and associated hardware) before each use and do not use equipment with
worn, damaged or missing parts.
•
Do
not attempt to place more than one EON 206P series speaker on a stand
or
pole.
• Always be cautious in windy, outdoorconditions. It may be necessary to place additional weight (i.e.
sandbags) on the base
of
the stand to improve stability. Avoid attaching banners
or
similar items to
any part
of
a speaker system. Such attachments could act
as
a sail and topple the system.
• Unless you are confident that you can handle the weight
of
the speaker, ask another person to help
you
get
it onto the tripod stand
or
pole.
Hearing Damage, Prolonged Exposure To Excessive SPL
The EON 206P system is capable
of
generating sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent
hearing damage to performers, production crew and audience members. Caution should be taken to avoid
prolonged exposure to SPL in excess
of
90 dB.
WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS!
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the userto the presence
of
important operating
and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the userto the presence
of
un-insulated "Dangerous Voltage" within the products
CAUTION
RIS
K
OF
ELEC
TR
IC SHOC K
DO
NOT OPEN
enclusure that may be
of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of
electric shock to persons.
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Section 3:
EON
206P
PA
System Declaration
of
Conformity
This equipment complies with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC
Modified by
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
98/13/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC modified
by
93/68/EEC
This product meets safety standards:
EN60065:2002
UL6500 7th Edition: 2003
UL
60065-
STANDARD FORAUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC
APPARATUS- SAFETY
EQUIREMENTS-
Edition
7-
Revision Date 2007/12/11
CSAC22.2 NO
60065-03-
AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC
APPARATUS-
SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS-
Edition
1-
Revision Date 2006/04/01
IEC
60065-
AUDIO, VIDEOAND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS-- SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS- Edition
7.1
-Issue
Date 2005/12/01
And EMC Standards
EN55103-1 (E2)
EN55103-2 (E2)
FCC Compliance Notice
CE:
This device complies with part 15
of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes
or
modifications notexpressly approved
by
the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authorityto operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA digital device,
pursuant to part
of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and,
if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Howeverthere is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment
off
and on, the user is encouraged to try
to
collect the interference by one
or
more
of
the
following measures.
• Reorient
or
relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer
or
an experienced radio/TV technician
for
help

Section 4: Introduction
To
The
EON
206P
PA
System
Thank you
for
choosing the JBL EON 206P PAsystem. The EON 206P is a self-contained, portable
PA
system
featuring multiple input channels with individual tone controls, reverb and convenient output routing capabilities
that allow the userto integrate the system into any number
of
audio environments. And with its lightweight and
ergonomic design the EON 206P is perfect
for
situations where ease and portability are
just
as important as
quality and flexibility.
Included in the EON 206P package are:
o
2
JBL
professional speakers
o
1 center housing with powered mixerand compartment for storage
of
speakercables
o
1 pair
of
unshielded speaker cables
o
1
power
cable
o
User's guide
GETTING STARTED
1. Remove EON 206P system from the carton.
2. Detach speakers from center powered mixer section.
(1)
Press here (2)
Slide button
3. Ifyou have purchased speakerstands, you can
place the speakers
on
the stands utilizing the pole
mount adaptor built into the EON206P speakercabinets.
(3)
Lift
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4.
Connect the Mixer Module
to
the Speakers
On the back side
of
the mixeryou will notice two
~"
phone jacks -these are your speaker outputjacks.
Take the speaker cables and connect them from these jacks to thejacks on the back
of
the speakers.
To
Left speaker
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To
Right speaker
5) Connecting the AC Power Cable
Connect the female end
of
the power cable to the mixer and plug
@L
@R
the male end into the wall socket
or
extension cord. Turn the "MASTER VOLUME" control to "0".
Now turn the power switch to the "on" position.
You
should see the "POWER" indicator illuminated.
At
this point you are ready
to
bring in an audio signal and hearthe signal amplified
by
the system.
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Getting Acquainted with the
EON
206P Powered Mixer
This part
of
the EON 206P system houses the mixing board and power amplifier.
You
will connect all
of
the
microphones, musical instruments, external sound sources (like MP3
or
CD players),
in
addition to any recording
devices
or
additional speakers like a personal monitor, subwoofer or "Front
of
House" feed.
The Basics
The mixing board is actually a very simple device. A "mixing board" brings audio sources "in" (through
the inputs) and routes the signal to the outputs (MASTER VOLUME/SPEAKER OUTPUTS or MONITOR
OUTPUTS). The mixer controls enable the user to affect the tone and/or volume
in
addition to routing the signal
and adding reverb to individual input sources.
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Let's look at the "inputs" first:
AUDIO INPUTS
The EON 206P has 6 inputs: 2 mono inputs and 2 stereo inputs.
All
of
the inputs will route to the speakers and to the MONITOR OUTPUT SECTION.
MONO MIC/LINE INPUTS
Moving from left to right there are 2 identical input strips comprised
of
(from top to bottom) a treble control,
bass control, reverb control, reverb on/off button, volunie control, mic/line selector and a XLR 1/4"
combination conector.
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of
high
POWER
frequencies
on
the particular channel
TREBLE
TREBLE
Bass control adjusts the amount
of
low
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LIMIT
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Effect control adjusts the amount of
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Channel Volume control adjusts the
gain on the particular channel
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MIC/LINE "SELECTOR" allows you to
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VOLUME
select between a microphone (XLR)
M
IC
LINE
MIC
LINE
VOLUME
input and a line (1/4" phone) input a a
Combination 1/4" phone plug and
XLR male input
CH1
CH2
CH3/4
CHS/6
MONITOR
OUT
STEREO
INPUTS
The EON 206P has two stereo inputs and these are used primarily for MP3 or
CD
players but could
be
used
with the stereo output of
an
electronic keyboard, instrument pre-amp or processor, or an electronic drum
machine. The inputs labeled "CH 3/4" offer the option of using
~"
phone plugs or RCA plugs and this channel
has a volume control. The input labeled "CH 5/6"
is
a 3.5
mm
stereo input ofthe type typically found
on
personal music players. This input does not have a volume control as personal music players usually have a
"volume control" built into the unit. This is the best way to control the volume of the unit plugged into
this input.
Volume Control for "STEREO
IN
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Stereo
in
3/4 1/4" Phone inputs {
(use with electronic keyboard,
instrument pre-amp
or
processor
or
an
electronic drum machine)
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CH3/4
CHS/6
Stereo in 3/4 RCA inputs
(use with MP3 Player,
CD
or
any consumer
type electronics)
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mm inputjack for
"CH 5/6" for use with
personal music players

STEREO OUTPUTS: We've brought signals into the mixer now let's send
them somewhere...The EON 206P has Left and Right
1/4"
outputs:
1. LEFT/RIGHT speaker outputs -
These outputs should only
be
connected to the
EON 206P speakers and under no condition should
they be connected to the input ofanother electronic device.
These outputs carry power and as such could damage the
electronic device. Only use "unshielded" speaker cables
(like the cables provided with your EON 206P).
2.
"MONITOR OUTPUTS"
1\
These outputs allow you to route the stereo mixer signal to another
destination like a recording device, personal monitor, subwoofer
or to another
PA
system (Front of House).
MASTER VOLUME and "Limit" LED
Your EON 206P is equipped with a "Master Volume" that controls
the overall output volume ofthe system and a Yellow LED that
indicates that you have approached the maximum output.
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Section 5: System Specifications
EON206P
System
System Type:
Maximum SPL Output:
Frequency Range (-10dB):
Frequency Response (-3dB):
AC
input:
Amplifier
Design:
System Power Rating:
Output Connector:
Mixer
InputConnectors:
Channels
Input Impedance:
Output Connectors:
Signal Indicators:
EQ:
System Limiter:
Speaker
LF Driver:
HF Driver:
Coverage Pattern:
CrossoverFrequency:
CrossoverType:
Enclosure:
Suspension/ Mounting:
Handles:
Grille:
Shipping Package
Dimensions (H x W x D):
NetWeight
of
System:
Powered mixerwith 2 two-way bass-reflex enclosures
113 dB peak system output (pink noise)
64Hz-
22kHz
77Hz-20kHz
100 -120VAC, 220-240 VAC 50/60Hz
Class D
160 Watts (2 x 80 W)
2 x 1/4" TS (unbalanced) amplifier outputs
6 inputs (2 Mono
Mic/line,
2 x Stereo)
1-2 are XLR
I
1/4"
jack
combo connectors
XLR is a mic level input, 1/4" is a line level input
3-4, one pair
of
1/4" balanced TRS jacks (stereo), and a pair
of
RCAjacks (stereo)
5-6 is a 3.5 mm stereo jack
Ch 1-2 Combo: XLR 40K Ohms Balanced
Ch 1-2 Combo: TRS 40K Ohms Balanced
Ch 3-4: TRS 20K Ohms Balanced
Ch 3-4: RCA5 K Ohms Unbalanced
Ch 5-6: 3.5 mm 10K Ohms Unbalanced
Monitoroutputs: one pair
of
RCA
jacks (stereo)
Limit: Yellow LED indicates limiter active condition
Individual channel Bass and Treble controls, center detent, +/-12 dB cut and boost
On Board DSP Limiting and Tuning
1 x JBL 326G 165 mm (6.5 in) woofer
1" neodymium black mylar
dome
tweeter
100° x 80° nominal
2.2 kHz
Passive network, 2nd orderfilters (-12dB per octave)
for high pass and low pass filters
Polypropylene
36 mm pole socket
One on top
Powder coated perforated steel
20
.9" X 27.8" x 13.4" (530mm x 705mm x 340mm)
11.38 kg (
25
1bs)

Section 6: Cables and Connectors
The standard cable for interconnection ofmicrophone and
XLRIF
to
XLRIM Microphone Cable 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 XLRIM For connections
of
instruments with unbalanced outputs
to balanced
XLR
inputs.
TS (unbalanced) 1/4 inch phone
jack
toXLRIM This cable is electrically identical
to
'
TRS
" (unbalanced)
1/4 inch phone and
may
be used interchangeably.
XLRIM to
RCA
(phono) cable Connects consumer audio products and some
OJ
mixer
outputs to professional audio equipment inputs
TRS 1/4 inch Phone
jack
to
dual 1/4 inch Phone
jack
Splits a stereo output into separate left/right signals.
Change to a TRS mini-phone jack to connect to the output
TRS 1/4 inch Phone
jack
to
dual1/4
inch Phone j
ack
ofa portable. MP3/CD -player and computer sound cards
to
a mi
xer.
XLR/F
to
XLRIM audio ground lift Only with balanced in -and outputs
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to
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Section
7:
Contact Information
PROFESSIONAL
bvHARMAN
Mailing Address:
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Blvd.
Northridge,
CA
91329
Shipping Address:
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Blvd., Dock 15
Northridge,
CA
91329
(Do not return product to this address without first obtaining prior authorization from JBL)
Customer Service:
Monday through Friday
8:00am -5:00pm
Pacific Coast Time
in
the U.S.A.
(800) 8JBLPRO (800.852.5776)
www.jblproservice.com
On The World Wide Web:
www.jblpro.com
Professional Contacts, Outside the USA:
Contact the JBL Professional Distributor in your area. A complete list
of
JBL Professional international
distributors is provided
at
our
U.S.A. website:
www
.jblpro.com
Product Registration:
Register your product online
at
www.jblpro.com

Section 8: 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 forthree years from the
date
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 JBLWarranty 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 JBLdistributorfor warranty information.); and B.) The original dated bill
of sale is presented whenever
warranty service is required.
What Does The JBL Warranty Cover?
Except as specified below, your JBLWarranty covers all defects in material and workmanship. The following
are notcovered: Damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect; damage
occurring during shipment; damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your Instruction
Manual; damage resulting from the performance
of repairs by someone not authorized by JBL; claims based
upon
any misrepresentations by the seller; any JBLproduct on which the serial number has been defaced,
modified
or removed.
Who Pays For What?
JBL will pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this warranty. Please be sure to save
the original shipping cartons because a charge will be made
if replacement cartons are requested. Payment of
shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.
How To Obtain Warranty Performance
Ifyour JBL productever needs service, write or telephone us at JBL Incorporated (Attn: Customer Service
Department), 8500 Balboa Boulevard, PO. Box 2200, Northridge, California 91329 (818-893-8411). We may
direct you to an authorized
JBL ServiceAgency or ask you to send yourunit to the factory for repair. Eitherway,
you'll need to present the original bill
of sale to establish the date of purchase. Please do not ship yourJBL
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. Otherwise, you are responsible
for transporting your product
for repair or arranging for its transportation and for payment of any initial shipping
charges. However, we will pay the return shipping charges
if repairs are covered by the warranty.
Limitation of Implied Warranties
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF 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 IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONS
AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH
VARY, FROM STATE TO STATE.
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