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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 in bypass mode

Twist any knob or press the bypass button to wake the speaker.

No sound, speaker is connected  

to working AC power but won’t 

come on.

Speaker power cable is faulty  

or improperly connected.

• Re-seat the power cable at both ends. 

• Substitute a known-good power cable

No sound. Speaker comes on.

Signal source  

(mixer, instrument, etc.)  

is not sending.

• Check VU meters on the source mixer

• Verify that the tape or CD is playing. 

•  Use headphones 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 microphone 

connected directly to the  

MIC/ LINE input.

Microphone requires  

phantom power

IRX115S is not set up for microphone levels. Please use a mixer, or run 

out of the pass through of an IRX108BT or IRX112BT.

Signal sounds distorted and  

very loud, PEAK light is lit  

most of the time.

Excessive input signal, trying  

to exceed the capabilities of  

the speakers

• Reduce the output level of the source. 

• Turn down the level controls on the speaker. 

• Use additional VE speakers.

Signal sounds distorted even at 

moderate volumes, LIMIT light  

is not lit. 

Mixer or other source  

is overdriven

Review the Owner’s Manual for your mixer and adjust controls as needed. 

• Input sensitivity (gain) 

• Channel faders 

•  Master faders Once this is done, review the instructions in the Quick 

Start section of this guide.

Lots of hiss in the sound,  

the mixer controls are at  

very low settings.

Improper gain structure

• Make sure that the MIC/LINE switch is in the LINE (disengaged) position.

• Mic/Line switch operation will be a little different.

•  Reduce the level settings at speaker. Review the Owner’s Manual for  

your mixer and adjust controls as needed. 

• Input sensitivity (gain)

• Channel faders 

• Master faders

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.

Faulty cable between source 

equipment and mixer

Substitute a known-good cable for the suspected faulty cable.

Hum or Buzz

Improper A/C grounding,  

ground loops

• ‘Lift’ the audio ground by using an XLR/F to XLR/M adapter on one end. 

• Re-route audio cables away from AC power and lighting cables.

Excessively long  

unbalanced cable run

•  Use the balanced outputs (if available) of your mixer or source 

equipment to drive your IRX115s. 

•  Use a “DI” (direct injection) box to convert your unbalanced equipment 

output to a balanced output.

Improper system gain 

structure

Reduce the INPUT level controls and increase the output level of your  

source devices.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Содержание JBL IRX115S

Страница 1: ...User s Guide ...

Страница 2: ...7 Back Panel 8 Overview IRX115s 10 IRX115s Block Diagram 11 IRX115s Specifications 12 Applications Features 13 Loudspeaker Placement and Suspension 14 Cables Connectors 15 Application Examples 16 Trouble Shooting 19 Warranty Information 20 Contact Information 21 ...

Страница 3: ...collection for electrical and electronic equipment consists of the crossed out wheeled bin as shown below 15 This product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste You are liable of dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste Isolated collection and proper recovery of...

Страница 4: ...e apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the appratus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 Where the mains plug ...

Страница 5: ...OT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE WRONG VOLTAGE SELECTED DOING SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR PA SYSTEM WHICH WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 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 i...

Страница 6: ...set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Cet appareil est conforme a FCC et IC exposition aux rayonnements limites fixees pour un environnement non controle Cet appareil doit etre ins...

Страница 7: ...e reading this section The following will help you get set up as soon as possible Packaging Contents Your IRX115s system should include the following 1 x IRX115s speaker 1 x 10 3m IEC Power Cable 1 x Quick Start Guide Unbox it Open the top of the box Turn box upside down then lift box up to reveal speaker Lay box on its side Configuration Options Floor Standing Subwoofer Mounted 1 1 2 2 3 ...

Страница 8: ... A to engage power PLUG IN THE INPUTS 1 Turn the Master Volume D all the way to the left before connecting any inputs 2 Connect your devices to the Input Jacks E BACK PANEL F E XLR Male Loop Thru XLR 1 4 Combo Inputs G D Power Receptacle Master Volume A B C Power Button Crossover Frequency Polarity Button ...

Страница 9: ...By turning the control clockwise you will be increasing the overall volume of the speaker E XLR 1 4 Combo Inputs These balanced inputs accepts a standard XLR female connector and also a 1 4 TRS phone plug These only accept line line level not mic level directly F XLR Male Loop Thru This XLR male output connector provides a method of sending audio out to an external source If signal is present on b...

Страница 10: ... the guesswork thanks to custom driver and amplifier designs a tuned ported enclosure and built in crossover and polarity settings It all adds up to an impressive 128 dB of deep powerful bass in a rugged lightweight cabinet to help bring 1300 watts of massive low end to any live performance With proper care your IRX115S should provide you with many years of flawless performance and JBL s more than...

Страница 11: ...11 D R A F T IRX115S BLOCK DIAGRAM ...

Страница 12: ...ew Left View Rear View TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Freq Response 3db 45Hz 103Hz req Response 10db 35Hz 147Hz Wattage 1300W Woofer Size 15 Crossover Freq 80 100 120 Published SPL 128db I O 2 XLR combo 2 XLR out Cabinet MDF Weight 34 5 kg 76lbs Pole Mount Yes ...

Страница 13: ...esponse Selectable 80 Hz 100 Hz and 120 Hz crossover points are optimized for JBL IRX Series loudspeakers Frequency response 45Hz 103Hz 3 dB Max SPL 128 dB Weight 76 pounds Power rating 1 300W I Os 2 XLR Combo 2 XLR out Polarity switch optimizes system response Lightweight road tested MDF cabinet Ported enclosure enhances output and reduces woofer noise Ergonomic handles make transport easy Reinfo...

Страница 14: ...o reduce feedback Locate the speakers away from turntables Low frequency feedback occurs when the output of the speaker is picked up by the tone arm of the turntable and is re amplified A heavy solid turntable base and shock mounting can also reduce this type of feedback in DJ applications Use more speakers in large or highly reverberant spaces Spreading speakers throughout these spaces will produ...

Страница 15: ...nced XLR inputs TS unbalanced 1 4 inch phone jack to XLR M This cable is electrically identical to TRS unbalanced 1 4 inch phone and may be used interchangeably XLR M to RCA phono cable Connects consumer audio products and some DJ 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 TRS 1 4 ...

Страница 16: ...16 D R A F T APPLICATION EXAMPLES SMALL PA USING XLR AND BLUETOOTH INPUTS AND THRU FUNCTION CH1 XLR 1 4 Combo and wirelss Bluetooth input to XLR 1 4 Thru ...

Страница 17: ...17 D R A F T APPLICATION EXAMPLES SMALL PA USING TWO SYSTEMS AS MONITORS WITH SHARED THRU FUNCTION PA1 and PA2 CH1 XLR 1 4 Combo inputs pass Thru to Sub ...

Страница 18: ...18 D R A F T APPLICATION EXAMPLES SMALL PA USING TWO SYSTEMS AS MONITORS USING THRU FUNCTIONS PA1 and PA2 CH1 XLR 1 4 Combo inputs pass Thru to individual Subs ...

Страница 19: ...r and adjust controls as needed Input sensitivity gain Channel faders Master faders Once this is done review the instructions in the Quick Start section of this guide Lots of hiss in the sound the mixer controls are at very low settings Improper gain structure Make sure that the MIC LINE switch is in the LINE disengaged position Mic Line switch operation will be a little different Reduce the level...

Страница 20: ...e made if replacement cartons are requested Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty How To Obtain Warranty Performance If your JBL product ever 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 Service Agency ...

Страница 21: ...ng 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 ...

Страница 22: ...09 20 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA www jblpro com ...

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