Vma160 vma1120 vma1240 vma260 vma2120 commercial series 1 channel & 2 channel mixer-amplifier operation manual 1 vma 160 1 2 3 4 music usb master 1 usb 4 vma 260 1 2 3 music 1 4 5 6 music 2 master 2 master 1 vma series.
2 this manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variation of the equipment. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance. The information provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date. Ho...
3 important safety information warning for your protection read these instructions: keep these instructions heed all warnings follow all instructions the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus c...
4 important safety information electromagnetic compatibility this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and the product speci- fications noted on the declaration of conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and • this ...
5 important safety information ec - declaration of conformity brand: jbl equipment type: commercial mixer-amplifiers model names: vma160, vma1120, vma1240, vma260, vma2120 we, harman international, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, to which this declaration relates, is in confo...
6 1.0 welcome the jbl ® vma series of mixer-amplifiers are professional tools designed and built for installed sound applications. There are both single channel and two channel models with five or eight mixer channels, respectively. They provide mixer capability with independent level control for ea...
7 1.2 front panel controls & indicators figure 1.2.1 front panel, 1 channel model 1 usb vma 160 1 2 3 4 music master h a b f g i j c d e a. Input level controls b. Media player display c. Output volume control(s) including an illuminated ring around the output volume control will light green with si...
8 1.3 rear panel controls & connectors (vma160, vma1120, vma1240) 100v ~ 120v ~ 220v-240v ~ 50/60hz 225w outputs 100v 70v com class 2 output wiring permitted remote (csr-v) vox input1 front panel music input2 input3 input4 mono sum mono sum of f of f line line of f line line of f 1-70v/100v output 2...
9 1.4 rear panel controls & connectors (vma260 & vma2120) ch1 ch2 class 2 output wiring permitted outputs remote (csr-v) ch1 ch2 100v 70v com 1-input 1 to ch2 2-input 2 to ch2 3-input 3 to ch2 4-music 1 to ch2 5-bt/usb to ch2 6-input 4 to ch1 7-input 5 to ch1 8-input 6 to ch1 9-music 2 to ch1 10-not...
10 2.0 setup 2.1 unpacking your amplifier please unpack and inspect your amplifier for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transportation company immediately. Only you can initiate a claim for shipping damage. We will be happy to help as needed. Save the ...
11 88.10 mm [3.47 in] 432.00 mm [17.00 in] 401.00 mm [15.79 in] 1 usb vma 260 4 1 2 3 music 1 4 5 6 music 2 master 2 master 1 side view front view figure 2.2.1 dimensions front angle brackets rear angle brackets rear flat brackets figure 2.2.2 mounting kit.
12 figure 2.2.3 rack mounting the mixer-amplifier to install, refer to figure 2.2.3 and follow the steps below: 1. Attach the front angle brackets to each side of the front of the amplifier using the screws provided. 2. Attach the rear flat brackets to each side of the rear of the amplifier with the...
13 2.3 ensuring proper cooling when using an equipment rack, keep a minimum space of 4 inches (10 cm) from the top surface of the unit. Close any open spaces in the rack with blank panels. Do not block any air vents. The side walls of the rack should be a minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) from the amplifie...
14 2.5 output wiring & connectors to drive distributed speaker systems designed to operate at 70v or 100v, connect to the corresponding output terminals. Jbl recommends using pre-built or professionally wired, high-quality, two-conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire. Speaker wires should be twisted cab...
15 2.6 wiring your audio system 100v ~ 120v ~ 220v-240v ~ 50/60hz 225w outputs 100v 70v com class 2 output wiring permitted remote (csr-v) vox input1 front panel music input2 input3 input4 mono sum mono sum of f of f line line of f line line of f 1-70v/100v output 2-chime 3-input 1 line/mi c 4-input...
16 2.7 connecting to ac mains connect your amplifier to the ac mains power source (power outlet) with the supplied ac power cord. First, connect the iec end of the cord set to the iec connector on the amplifier; then, plug the other end of the cord set to the ac mains. When properly connected to a l...
17 3.0 operation 3.1 precautions your amplifier is protected from internal and external faults, but you should still take the following precautions for optimum performance and safety: 1. Before use, your amplifier first must be configured for proper operation, including input and output wiring hooku...
18 3.2 input routing the two-channel models, vma260 and vma2120, include a default routing of input channels 1-3, music 1 and the bluetooth/usb source to amplifier 1. Input channels 4-6 and music 2 are routed to amplifier 2. The user may take any input and have it routed to both outputs by selecting...
19 3.4 vox function voice activated ducking is available on input channel 2 of the vma160, vma1120 and vma1240. The feature is available for both input channels 2 and 5 of the vma260, and vma2120. The audio input level required to activate ducking is set using the trim pot on the rear panel. Adjusti...
20 3.7 media player 3.7.1 bluetooth operation to activate bluetooth, perform the following: 1. Press the bluetooth key until the bluetooth indicator begins to flash. 2. Enable bluetooth of your source media player and search for “jbl commercial (xx)”. Establish a connection. (note that the “xx” repr...
21 • repeat all 60min message – play the track with the predefined name, “message_1.Mp3” every 60 minutes while repeating all other tracks. • repeat off – no repeat. 5. Press the play/pause key to pause or resume playing. 6. Press the stop key to stop playing. 7. Press the previous key once to jump ...
22 4.0 troubleshooting condition: no power to the mixer-amplifier so that the power led is not illuminated. Possible reason: the mixer-amplifier is not plugged into the power outlet. Condition: no sound or low sound. Possible reason: the input signal is not present or at a very low level. Possible r...
23 appendix a: preliminary performance specifications performance vma160 vma1120 vma1240 vma260 vma2120 max output power per channel into 4 Ωor 8 Ω; 1khz, ≤ 0.5% thd 60w 120w 240w 60w 120w insertion loss (70v & 100v outputs) 1 db maximum number of input channels 5 5 5 8 8 number of output channels 1...
24 appendix b: block diagrams vma260 & vma2120 +27v +27v input 3 mic/line [bal] input 1 mic/line [1/4" bal] bt/usb summed rca 1/4" bal input 2 ptt input 2 mic/line [bal] music 1 line [summed rca] +27v +27v input 6 mic/line [bal] input 4 mic/line [1/4" bal] bt/usb summed rca 1/4" bal input 5 ptt inpu...
25 vma260 & vma2120 continued vca power amp hpf tone control hi-z switch feedback master volume remote volume output transformer (ch 1) 100v 70v common - + spi clip vca power amp hpf feedback remote volume output transformer (ch 2) 100v 70v common - + spi clip master volume tone control hi-z switch ...
26 vma160, vma1120 & vma1240 +27v +27v input 4 mic/line [bal] input 1 mic/line [1/4" bal] bt/usb summed rca input 2 ptt input 2 mic/line [bal] music line [summed rca] vox attenuation (vox/ptt) ch1_priority vca power amp hpf tone control hi-z switch feedback master volume remote volume output transfo...
27 appendix c: contact information for additional information, please consult jbl professional customer service, your system installer or retailer. On the world wide web: www.Jblcommercialproducts.Com professional contacts, outside the usa: contact the jbl professional distributor in your area. A co...
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