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Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Suspension of Loudspeaker Systems

5-7

Watch for These Symbols

The

PRX500

Series Power Amplifier

10-11

Introduction To The

PRX500

Series 12

System Specifications

13 - 18

System Setup

19-22

Setting Input Sensitivity

23-24

Setting The Gain

Application Examples

25-28

Reference

Cables and Connectors

Troubleshooting

31-32

Contact Information

Warranty Information

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for PRX500 Series

Page 1: ...P R X 5 1 2 M P R X 5 1 2 M i P R X 5 1 5 P R X 5 3 5 P R X 5 2 5 P R X 5 1 8 S P R X 7 1 8 S U s e r s G u i d e...

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Page 3: ...PRX500 Series Power Amplifier 10 11 Introduction To The PRX500 Series 12 System Specifications 13 18 System Setup 19 22 Setting Input Sensitivity 23 24 Setting The Gain 24 Application Examples 25 28...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...bags 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 co...

Page 6: ...n of any overhead object The following performance standards should be provided to the Professional Engineer for design purposes Uniform Building Code as applicable Municipal Building Code as applicab...

Page 7: ...BL suspendable loudspeaker system using the M10 attachment point will be maintained as long as no more than 470lbs 213kg from 2 points equally loaded or no more than 235lbs 106 kg from a single point...

Page 8: ...rowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consit...

Page 9: ...lies to Amplifier Module Only CSA Certified to operate only at 120V in Canada FCC Compliance Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditi...

Page 10: ...ti channel Crown Class D power amplifier and loudspeaker specific DSP electronics and require appropriate AC power Before plugging a PRX500 speaker into an outlet ensure that it is able to provide the...

Page 11: ...et too hot it will automatically shut down to protect itself When its temperature has returned to within its operating range it will turn back on A Condition under which this may occur is when the sys...

Page 12: ...t Combined together in highly engineered enclosures PRX500 series speaker systems deliver the highest performance to weight ratio in the class portable PA that s actually portable All PRX500 systems a...

Page 13: ...cates signal present Input sensitivity range Mic position 25 dBu to 0 dBu 26 dBu to 8 dBu Line position 10 dBu to 28 dBu 0 dB to 18 dBu Input Impedance 64 K Ohms balanced 32 K Ohms unbalanced EQ Prese...

Page 14: ...Green LED indicates signal present Input sensitivity range Mic position 25 dBu to 0 dBu Line position 10 dBu to 28 dBu Input Impedance 64 K Ohms balanced 32 K Ohms unbalanced EQ Presets for Main and...

Page 15: ...rs Overload Red LED indicates input overload condition Signal Green LED indicates signal present Input sensitivity range Mic position 25 dBu to 0 dBu Line position 10 dBu to 28 dBu Input Impedance 64...

Page 16: ...oad condition Signal Green LED indicates signal present Input sensitivity range Mic position 25 dBu to 0 dBu Line position 10 dBu to 28 dBu Input Impedance 64 K Ohms balanced 32 K Ohms unbalanced EQ P...

Page 17: ...een LED indicates signal present Input sensitivity range 6 dBu to 24 dBu Input Impedance 34K Ohms balanced 18K Ohms unbalanced Polarity 0 or 180 phase shift LF Driver 1 x JBL 2044E 460 mm 18 in woofer...

Page 18: ...operation Signal Green LED indicates signal present Input sensitivity range 4 dBu to 22 dBu Input Impedance 34K Ohms balanced 18K Ohms unbalanced Polarity 0 or 180 phase shift LF Driver 1 x JBL 2268FF...

Page 19: ...R Switching between MAIN and MONITOR optimizes the system for use as either a main full range system or a stage monitor SYSTEM SET UP FULL RANGE MODELS POWER LINE SELECT AC LINE INPUT 100V 240V 50 60...

Page 20: ...LINE SELECT Allows the user selection for different local voltage ratings 8 AC LINE INPUT Standard IEC AC mains input connector Indicators 4 SIGNAL Signal indicator The green LED illuminates when a si...

Page 21: ...and the full range speaker and the strongest perceived bass response at the listening position This is especially useful when the subwoofer is placed at a different distance from the listening positio...

Page 22: ...al is too strong or the LEVEL control set too high the red LED will illuminate constantly Illumination of the OVERLOAD LED can be avoided by reducing the input level or turning down the LEVEL control...

Page 23: ...adjusted to the 12 o clock position indicated by the 4 dB region The LEVEL control can then be trimmed to optimize the performance of the system see Setting The Gain When a microphone instrument or ot...

Page 24: ...optimum performance out of your complete system 1 Once the source has been connected to the input of your mixer adjust the input sensitivity or trim so that the highest input levels are set to just be...

Page 25: ...igned Engineered and Assembled in U S A JBL PROFESSIONAL Northridge CA USA Equipped with Differential Drive Transducer Technology U S PATENT 5 748 760 Other U S and foreign patents pending 4 dB 1 0 d...

Page 26: ...desired results Designed Engineered and Assembled in U S A POWER LINE SELECT AC LINE INPUT 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 5A 600W 0 LEVEL 180 OUT IN OUT IN OVERLOAD SIGNAL JBL PROFESSIONAL Northridge CA USA l LE...

Page 27: ...SA Certification applies to Amplifier Module Only CSA Certificated to operate at 120V in Canada N 1 0 8 POWER LINE SELECT AC LINE INPUT 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 5A 600W MIC LEVEL LINE MONITOR MAIN OUT IN OV...

Page 28: ...RIGHT LEFT POWER LINE SELECT AC LINE INPUT 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 5A 600W MIC LEVEL LINE FLAT BOOST OUT IN OVERLOAD SIGNAL l l INPUT EQ Designed Engineered and Assembled in U S A JBL PROFESSIONAL Northri...

Page 29: ...onductor 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...

Page 30: ...ers 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 instrume...

Page 31: ...hones to verify that the instrument is actually sending an audio signal Faulty cables and connections Disconnect and re seat signal cables Replace suspected cable with a known good cable No sound with...

Page 32: ...of your mixer to drive your PRX speakers Use a DI direct injection box to convert your unbalanced equipment output to a balanced output Improper system gain structure Review the Owner s Manual for yo...

Page 33: ...L 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...

Page 34: ...l 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 I...

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Page 36: ...8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA Visit us online at www jblpro com Part Number 363264 003 6 2009...

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