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JBL PRX812W .PRX815W User Manual

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    U s e r ’ s g u i d e p r x 8 1 2 w p r x 8 1 5 w p r x 8 1 5 x l f w p r x 8 1 8 x l f w p r x 8 2 5 w p r x 8 3 5 w.

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    2 contents important safety instructions ..................................................3 precautions ........................................................................................4 suspension of loudspeaker systems ......................................5 watch for these symbols ..........

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    3 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 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 n...

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    4 the prx800w series speakers covered by this manual are 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 ...

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    5 are 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 kwwszzzmeosurfrpfdwdorjvxssruwjhw¿ohdvs["grflg grfw\sh • know the rules for safe rigging. • att...

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    6 resources adaptive technologies group mcmaster carr 562.424.1100 various locations in the usa 1635 e. Burnett street for a location near you, visit signal hill, ca 90755 them at www.Mcmaster.Com www.Adapttechgroup.Com jbl professional - tech note vol. 1 no. 14 “basic principles for suspending loud...

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    7 7kholjkwqlqjÀdvkzlwkduurzkhdgv\perozlwklq an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be rivxi¿flhqwpdjqlwxghwrfrqvwlwxwhdulvnri electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilate...

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    8 8/&rpsoldqfh6shfl¿fdwlrqv &8/wk(g,(&hg,(&hgdp ,(&hgdp(1$$$$ fcc compliance notice 7klvghylfhfrpsolhvzlwksduwriwkh)&&uxohv2shudwlrqlvvxemhfwwrwkhiroorzlqjwzrfrqglwlrqv7klv ghylfhpd\qrwfdxvhkdupixolqwhuihuhqfhdqgwklvghylfhpxvwdffhswdq\lqwhuihuhqfhuhfhlyhglqfoxglqj interference that may cause undesir...

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    9 ac power requirements 6wdqgdug35;:6hulhvvshdnhuv\vwhpvduhhtxlsshgzlwkdpxowlfkdqqho&odvv'srzhudpsol¿hudqg orxgvshdnhuvshfl¿f'63hohfwurqlfvdqguhtxluhdssursuldwh$&srzhu%hiruhsoxjjlqjd35;:vshdnhu into an outlet, ensure that it is able to provide the appropriate ac power as required by the speaker. A r...

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    10 introduction to the prx800w series thank you for choosing the jbl prx800w series self-powered pa loudspeakers. The prx800w series uhsuhvhqwdqhyroxwlrqdu\vwhslqwkhhi¿flhqwxvhridpsol¿husrzhuuxjjhggxudelolw\dqghqkdqfhgyhuvdwlolw\ lqdvhoisrzhuhgorxgvshdnhuzlwk:,),dssolfdwlrqfrq¿jxudwlrqdqgfrqwuro7khv...

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    11 powered speaker systems a closed system architecture… 7khuhlvpxfkfrqixvlrqwkhvhgd\vlqwkhzruogrisrzhuhgvshdnhuvhvshfldoo\zkhqlwfrphvwrgh¿qlqj ³shuirupdqfh´:kdwfrqvwlwxwhv³h[fhswlrqdoshuirupdqfh´",vlwzdwwdjhudwlqjvgulyhuglphqvlrqvfdelqhw glphqvlrqvvrxqgsuhvvxuhohyhovwrqh",wfdqjhwyhu\frqixvlqjzkhq\r...

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    12 system specifications prx812w prx815w prx825w prx835w system spec system type: self powered two-way 12” woofer 1” exit compression driver, bass-reflex self powered two-way 15” woofer 1” exit compression driver, bass-reflex self powered two-way 15” woofer 1” exit compression driver, bass-reflex self ...

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    13 prx815xlfw prx818xlfw system spec system type: self powered 15”, bass-reflex self powered 18”, bass-reflex max spl output: 131 db 134 db frequency range (-10 db): 36 hz – 113 hz 30 hz – 103 hz frequency response (±3 db): 40 hz – 91 hz 35 hz – 87 hz input connectors: two balanced female xlr/ 1/4” co...

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    14 system set up – full range models 35;:$psol¿hu,qsxw&rq¿jxudwlrqiru prx812w, prx815w, prx825w and prx835w: 1 12 13 2 14 15 16 17 18 3 4 5 7 8 6 9 10 11.

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    15 features 1. System eq led – this light indicates boost 35;:35;:rqo\ru021,725 35;:35;:rqo\ 2. System eq button a. Normal and boost (prx825w and prx835w rqo\±'hidxowoljkwriilv1250$/ frequency response is linear and unaltered. When light indicator is on, boost is selected and internal equalization i...

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    16 system set up – subwoofers 35;:$psol¿hu,qsxw&rq¿jxudwlrqiru prx815xlfw and prx818xlfw: 2 1 3 8 10 13 12 9 11 14 4 5 6 7.

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    17 features 1. Polarity led – this light indicates whether the polarity is set to normal or inverse polarity. When the light is on, speaker polarity is inverted. 2. Polarity button – this push button allows you wrfkrrvhehwzhhqƒ1rupdoruƒ,qyhuvh 3rodulw\7khfruuhfwsrodulw\vhwwlqjzloosurgxfh the best bl...

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    18 wi-fi setup to connect to the prx800w speakers via wi-fi, perform the following: 1. Download the app from www.Jblpro.Com then install it. 2. Power on all prx800w speakers in your setup. 3. The application will display a welcome screen — select “set up a new system”. 4. Enter the name of the band ...

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    19 the following factory resets will reset settings back to their factory default state. This can be useful when you zlvkwruhfrq¿jxuhdvshdnhuiurpvfudwfk warning: performing the following reset procedures will result in the loss of settings and cannot be undone! Factory hard reset the factory hard re...

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    20 symptom likely cause what to do no sound. Speaker not connected to active ac power. Verify that speaker is connected and that circuit is on. Switch on power and verify that illuminated logo is on. • re-seat the power cable at both ends. • substitute a known-good power cable. Speaker power cable i...

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    21 symptom likely cause what to do hum or buzz. Improper a/c grounding, ground loops. • “telescope” the audio ground by using an xlr/f to xlr/m adapter on one end. • re-route audio cable away from ac power and lighting cables. Excessively long unbalanced cable run. • 8vhwkhedodqfhgrxwsxwvlidydlodeoh...

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    22 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 ¿uvwrewdlqlqjsulrudxwkrul]dwlrqiurp-%/ customer service: monday through friday 8:00am - 5:00pm...

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    23 7kh-%//lplwhg:duudqw\rq35;:lvlqhiihfwiruwkuhh\hduviurpwkhgdwhriwkh¿uvwfrqvxphusxufkdvh who is protected by this warranty? 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 outle...

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    Part number : 5075810-a 9/16 8500 balboa boulevard northridge, ca 91329 usa www.Jblpro.Com.

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    W i r e l e s s s e t u p g u i d e p r x 8 1 2 w p r x 8 1 5 w p r x 8 1 5 x l f w p r x 8 1 8 x l f w p r x 8 2 5 w p r x 8 3 5 w.

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    Table of contents before you begin ............................................................................................................. 1 recommended routers ........................................................................................................................................

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    1 before you begin wireless technology can be an amazing enhancement over running conventional data cable, but it does require careful consideration in terms of the environment and setup used. The following is a list of best practices lghqwl¿hgiruwkhehvwsrvvleohzluhohvvh[shulhqfhzlwk\rxuqhz-%/35;:vs...

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    2 first-time wireless setup $wdeohwghylfhfdqfrqqhfwwrdq\vlqjoh35;vshdnhuzlwkrxwdurxwhuexwli\rxlqwhqgwrfrqwurodqg frq¿jxuhdqhqwluhv\vwhpdqdgglwlrqdourxwhulvuhtxluhgdvphqwlrqhghduolhu %hiruh\rxehjlqwdnhqrwhriwkhiroorzlqjurxwhulqirupdwlrq 1. 66,'zluhohvvqhwzrunqdphdqgsdvvzrug±both are case sensitive 2....

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    3 setting up a single speaker with no wi-fi router 1. Download the app from zzzmeosurfrp then install it 2. 3rzhurqdoo35;:vshdnhuvlq\rxuvhwxs 3. The application will display a welcome screen — select “skip” 4. *rwrwkhedfnriwkhvshdnhudqgvhwlwwr$ffhvv3rlqwprghe\suhvvlqjdqgkroglqjwkh&211(&7 exwwrqiruvh...

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    Prx815w features: maximum spl output 137 db peak 15” differential drive ® low-frequency driver for low-distortion and higher spl 1.5” diameter next generation jbl neodymium compression driver :gxdozdwwkljko\hiÀflhqw &odvv'dpsolÀhu optimized eq for monitor or front-of-house applications dsp input sec...

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    N prx815 15” two-way full-range main system/floor monitor dimensions in mm (in) frequency response (monitor) measurement performed in monitor position frequency response (normal) dimensions 20 100 1000 10000 20000 frequency (hz) 75 85 95 105 115 spl (db) 20 100 1000 10000 20000 frequency (hz) 75 85 ...

  • Page 33: Prx815W

    Www.Jblpro.Com prx815w 15” two-way powered loudspeaker the prx815w two-way, 15” portable powered pa speaker is a member of the most advanced loudspeaker family in its class. Wi-fi technology and sophisticated dsp give you complete control over the tuning and qfsgpsnbodfpgzpvstztufn‰gspnbozxifsfjouif...

  • Page 34: Prx815W

    © 2016 harman international industries, incorporated. All rights reserved. Akg is a trademark of akg acoustics gmbh, registered in the united states and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Jbl professional 8500 balboa blvd. Northridge, ca ...

  • Page 35: Prx815W

    © 2016 harman international industries, incorporated. All rights reserved. Akg is a trademark of akg acoustics gmbh, registered in the united states and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Jbl professional 8500 balboa blvd. Northridge, ca ...