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JBL VRX932LAP User Manual

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    3 patents vrx series products are manufactured and sold under u.S. Patents 5,748,760; 6,112,847; 6,394,223; 6,847,726; 6,774,510; d483,743; and 6,768,806. Contents section 1. Safety instructions 4 jbl drivepack ® declaration of conformity 6 section 2. Before you begin 7 section 3. Introduction to th...

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    4 important safety instructions 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 ins...

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    5 this apparatus contains potentially lethal voltages. To prevent electric shock or hazard, do not remove drivepack chassis, input module or ac input covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Watch for these symbols the lightning bolt triangle is used ...

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    6 safety and emc compliance specifications en 55103-1:1997 electromagnetic compatibility - product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual land entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use, part 1: emissions en 55103-1:1997 magnetic field emissions-annex a @ 10 cm and 1 m en ...

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    7 the vrx series loudspeakers covered by this manual are not intended for fixed installation in outdoor or 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 lo...

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    8 section 3 : introduction to the vrx932lap the vrx932lap is a powered, two-way, full-range line array speaker system. It is intended for small to mid size venues. The jbl drivepack ® dpc-2 amplifier module provides the power and the integrated dsp based input module system optimization and eq. Sinc...

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    9 vrx932lap - 12", powered two-way, line-array loudspeaker system functional block diagram frequency range (-10 db): 57 hz - 20 khz frequency response (±3 db): 75 hz - 20 khz coverage pattern: 100º x 15º nominal maximum peak output, spl 1 136 db spl at 1m lf driver: 1 x jbl 2262ff 305 mm (12 in) dua...

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    10 the vrx918sp is a powered, 18" direct radiating subwoofer. It is intended for use in suspended arrays or ground-stack applications. The built-in jbl drivepack dpc-2 amplifier module, designed in cooperation with crown, provides 1500 watts of peak power. The dsp based resident input module provide...

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    11 vrx918sp - 18" powered subwoofer frequency range (-10 db): 31 hz - 180 hz frequency response (±3 db): 34 hz - 120 hz maximum peak output, spl1: 126 db spl at 1m lf driver: 1 x jbl 2268ff 457 mm (18 in) dual voice coil differential drive ® woofer with neodymium-magnet bandpass nominal impedance: l...

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    12 introduction to the jbl drivepack ® dpc-2 integrated audio system jbl drivepack equipped loudspeakers are a family of fully integrated audio systems, coupling industry-leading loudspeaker technology to a combination of comprehensive digital signal processing and advanced amplifier technology, per...

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    13 ac power requirements jbl drivepack dpc-2 systems are equipped with a dpc-2 multi-channel dual-bridged technology™ power amplifier and loudspeaker specific dsp electronics. The system requires appropriate ac power. Caution: in compliance with safety agency criteria and proper system operation, it...

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    14 line voltage selection: drivepack dpc-2 amplifier models feature a user-configurable dual-voltage international power supply and is easily set to the appropriate local ac power mains voltage supply. A 2-way slide switch is provided to select 100-120vac or 200-240vac operation, 50/60hz. Before you...

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    Indicators 6. Peak red led, detects excessive input signal. Reduce the input level if this led lights excessively. The led illuminates when overload is detected. 7. Sig green led, detects input signal, illuminates above the threshold set at -70 dbu. 8. Power blue led - located near voltage select sw...

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    16 connectors 9. Audio in f-xlr active 20k ohm balanced, 10k ohm unbalanced. Pin 2 hot (positive voltage produces outward cone motion of l.F. Transducers). 10. Audio out m-xlr passive audio pass-through. Pin 2 hot (positive voltage produces outward cone motion of l.F. Transducers). 11. Ac line input...

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    The vrx918sp input panel features analog audio inputs and sophisticated onboard digital signal processing technology. Precision bandpass limiting and automatic self-protection functions ensure maximum performance. Controls 1. Audio out two-position push-button dsp preset selection switch, enables an...

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    18 indicators 6. Peak red led, detects excessive input signal. The led illuminates when overload at any point is detected. 7. Sig green led, detects input signal, illuminates above the threshold set at -70 dbu. 8. Power blue led - located near voltage select switch, illuminates when ac power is appl...

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    Amplitude shading amplitude shading amplitude shading is a technique that allows the coverage pattern of a loudspeaker array to be shaped by adjusting the relative acoustic output of some of the devices in the array. Most often, array shading involves only the mid and high-frequency sections of the ...

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    20 array configuration 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 bottom speaker -3 db. Vrx_powered_usersguid012808 copy 3.Qxp 1/30/08 4:52 pm page ...

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    Section 6: deploying the system the vrx932lap/vrx918sp are flexible speaker systems that can be deployed in ground-supported or suspended applications. The following information will help you set up your vrx932lap/vrx918sp system safely and effectively. Pole and tripod safety warnings! When using st...

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    22 dual vrx932lap unlike most conventional speakers, the vrx932lap is designed so that a pair of speakers may be safely mounted onto a pole or tripod stand. For most applications, the forward socket of the dual angle pole socket will be used. This will tilt the lower of the two speakers at a 15° dow...

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    Correct use of all rigging hardware is required for secure system suspension. Careful calculations should always be performed to ensure that all components are used within their maximum load limit before the array is suspended. Never exceed the maximum recommended load ratings. Prior to suspending t...

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    Warning: do not use the older vrx932la-af array frame to suspend powered vrx932lap or vrx918sp systems installing the array frame the array frame is attached to the internal rigging of the vrx900 system using the provided quick release pins warning: do not use any substitute for these pins. 1. Begin...

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    25 ground-stacked, upward firing arrays applications such as covering stadium bleachers from the playing field may be addressed by installing the array frames to the bottom of the array. Up to four vrx932lap loudspeakers may be locked together and ground stacked using the vrx array frame kit, as sho...

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    26 section 8 : introduction to the vrx-af the vrx-af is an array frame designed to be used for suspension of the vrx932lapand vrx918sp loudspeaker systems. The optional array frame kit includes the following items: • 1 x center frame • 2 x side arms • 4 x quick release pins • 2 x drop levers • 2 x 3...

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    27 jbl warranty and information mailing address: jbl professional 8500 balboa blvd. Northridge, ca 91329 usa shipping address: jbl professional 8370 balboa blvd., dock d northridge, ca 91329 usa (do not return product to this address without first obtaining prior authorization from jbl) customer ser...

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    Jbl professional 8500 balboa blvd. Northridge, ca 91329 usa part number: 364536-001 09/2007 vrx_powered_usersguid012808 copy 3.Qxp 1/30/08 4:52 pm page 28.