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VRX_Powered_UsersGuid012808 copy 3.qxp  1/30/08  4:52 PM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for VRX932LAP

Page 1: ...U s e r s G u i d e V R X 9 3 2 L A P V R X 9 1 8 S P V R X A F...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...ack Declaration of Conformity 6 Section 2 Before You Begin 7 Section 3 Introduction to The VRX932LAP 8 Section 4 Introduction to The VRX918SP 10 Section 5 JBL DrivePack Technology 12 VRX932LAP Input P...

Page 4: ...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 cauti...

Page 5: ...to alert the user to important operating or maintenance instructions FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 Th...

Page 6: ...or Professional Use Part 2 Immunity EN 61000 4 2 A2 2001 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Environment E2 criteria B 4 kV Contact 8 kV Air discharge EN 61000 4 3 2003 Radiated Radio frequency Electroma...

Page 7: ...ht 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 t...

Page 8: ...s mounted at equal distance on a waveguide When combining multiple cabinets creating a continuous arc the distance between the drivers to the adjacent cabinets remains the same creating a constant cur...

Page 9: ...cal and thermal protection AC Power Operating Range 90 132 VAC or 216 264 VAC 50 60Hz AC Line Voltage User selectable 120V 240V 15 10 AC Input Connector Neutrik PowerCon NAC 3MPA AC Loop Through Conne...

Page 10: ...s 1500 Watts of peak power The DSP based resident input module provides system optimization EQ and crossover functionality The integrated suspension system is design for full compatibility with the VR...

Page 11: ...e 90 132 VAC or 216 264 VAC 50 60Hz AC Line Voltage User selectable 120V 240V 15 10 AC Input Connector Neutrik PowerCon NAC 3MPA AC Loop Through Connector Neutrik PowerCon NAC 3MPB AC Current Requirem...

Page 12: ...voltage select switch setting is appropriate for the power in your area connect an AC power source to the AC Power panel via the Neutrik twist lock PowerCon inlet connector and connect a full range l...

Page 13: ...ion it is critical that the system installer observe all electrical safety practices at all times and provide proper earth grounding for all AC Power connections USER FABRICATED AC POWER DISTRIBUTION...

Page 14: ...the unit up DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE WRONG VOLTAGE SELECTED DOING SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM WHICH WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY Line Vol...

Page 15: ...switches for Amplitude Shading ACS and for adjusting tonal balance for different system configurations When set in the 3dB position the High Frequency level is reduced by 3dB from nominal This selecti...

Page 16: ...ay Neutrik PowerCon NAC3MPB B type air tight twist lock power outlet connector is provided to loop AC power through to additional units The mating gray outlet cable connector is keyed and will insert...

Page 17: ...reset selection switch engages either an 80Hz or 120Hz Lo Pass filter graph 3 The default 80Hz position is recommended The120Hz Lo Pass filter option becomes useful when external signal processing is...

Page 18: ...type air tight twist lock power outlet connector is provided to loop AC power through to additional units The mating gray outlet cable connector is keyed and will insert in only one orientation Elect...

Page 19: ...ncreased The overall sound power in the room is unchanged but the distribution of acoustic energy to the audience is far more uniform ARRAY CONFIGURATION SELECTOR ACS The 3 dB position will typically...

Page 20: ...URATION SELECTOR ACS Below is an example of applying the ACS in a three speaker array In this particular configuration the ACS on the top speaker is set at 3 dB the middle speaker at 0 dB and the bott...

Page 21: ...imilar 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 hel...

Page 22: ...ACS switches on the lower speaker s input panel should be set to the Short Throw 3 dB position while the upper speaker will be set to either Short Throw 3 dB or Mid Throw 0 dB Place the speakers on t...

Page 23: ...E YOU NEW TO RIGGING If you are new to rigging you should do the following Read and study JBL Technical Note Volume 1 Number 14 Basic Principles for Suspending Loudspeaker Systems available at http ww...

Page 24: ...eaker to be received by the array frame arms 3 Once the drop levers on the speaker are received by the array frame use a pair of the provided Quick Release Pins D to attach the drop levers to the arra...

Page 25: ...on which the system is to be stacked is flat stable and solid SUSPENSION IN PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS For permanent installation applications a VRX array may be suspended using M10 eyebolts Only load ra...

Page 26: ...th the VRX line of speakers as a system The working load limit depends upon the configuration of array frame and speakers being suspended Please refer to the DEPLOYING THE SYSTEM section of this user...

Page 27: ...THE JBL WARRANTY COVER Except as specified below your JBL Warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship The following are not covered Damage caused by accident misuse abuse product modifica...

Page 28: ...JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge CA 91329 USA Part Number 364536 001 09 2007...

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