JBL EVOi.net manual

User’ s Guide Introducing The Next Generation of Installed Sound A Loudspeak er W ith Intelligence[...]

CONTENTS Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Design Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features EVOi.net Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EVOi.net Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

EVOi.net 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION - READ THIS CAREFULL Y This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international standards for Electromag- netic Compatibility and Electrical Safety: Radiated Emmissions (EU): EN55022B (1992) RF Immunity (EU): IEC801-3 (1994) Electrostatic Discharge(EU): IEC801-2 (1984[...]

EVOi.net 2 INTRODUCTION WELCOME P ACKAGE CONTENTS Upon unpacking the EVOi.net please take note of the contents as listed below . If you do not have the contents listed then please contact your dealer as soon as possible. EVOi.net Contents : 1 x EVOi.net 1 x AC Power Cord 1 x JBL Measurement Microphone with clip and case 1 x 100’ XLR Balanced Sign[...]

EVOi.net 3 DESIGN OVER VIEW The EVOi.net is either supplied in a 19” rack mount configuration or as part of the EVOi.sys. Simplicity in the presentation is at the forefront of the EVOi.net design. For installed loudspeaker systems, it is not practical to initiate setup and operational function with control on the actual loudspeakers. Therefore th[...]

EVOi.net 4 FEA TURES FRONT P ANEL 5 1 7 9 8 4 2 3 6 1 INPUT Indicators T wo sets of LED indicators monitor audio signal levels at the inputs A (left) and B (right). When the green SIGNAL indicators are on, the input signals are greater than -40 dB. Below this threshold, the indicators will be off, signifying that the input signals are too low for p[...]

EVOi.net 5 FEA TURES 6 A UT O EQ SETTING AUTO EQ SETTING includes two setup buttons, MAIN SETUP 1&2 and AUX SETUP 3&4 , and associated LED indicators for state confirmation. For detailed operation, refer to See Using The Auto EQ Setting on page 1 1. After the Auto EQ filters have been set, use AEQ ON to turn Auto EQ on or off. An associated[...]

EVOi.net 6 10 RU Mounting Holes The EVOi.net is equipped with four mounting holes for installation in one RU (rack unit) space. 11 Po wer Connector Insert the enclosed power cord into the IEC connector to supply the specified AC power . 12 Fuse The removable fuse protects internal circuits. When replacing the fuse, be sure to use the same type as s[...]

EVOi.net 7 INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP ST ARTING UP Installation Notes Although installing an EVOi.net is straightforward, please review the following notes to achieve the best installation: • Choose a mounting location that provides direct front panel viewing and easy access to the controls. • The EVOi.net does not have a power on/off switch and the[...]

EVOi.net 8 INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP ST ARTING UP Connecting Measur ement Microphone IMPOR T ANT : EVOi.net is supplied with a dedicated JBL Measurement Microphone and 100’ XLR - XLR balanced signal cable. Successful setup will ONL Y occur if the JBL Measurement Microphone is used. When not in use please keep it in a safe place for future use. Use th[...]

EVOi.net 9 INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP ST ARTING UP Initial Settings and Powering Up Upon activation, all of the LEDs on the front panel should light up once and then go out. Depending upon whether or not EVOi.net has been powered up before or has just been shipped from the factory , the following indicators will remain on: INP U T AB ANTI FEEDBA C K CO [...]

EVOi.net 10 INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP ST ARTING UP (continued) T esting the System At the beginning of or anytime during a system setup, the hookup configuration of the EVO loudspeaker can be tested by using the TEST button. This button is used to control the user audio test mode, i.e. pressing it will produce ‘pink noise’ output from each EVO loud[...]

EVOi.net 11 INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP USING THE AUTO EQ SETTING 1X 2X 3X Placing Measurement Micr ophone for MAIN EV O Loudspeakers For simple applications of up to two EVO loudspeakers hooked up to OUTPUTS 1A and 2B (the MAIN OUT outputs), optimum placement of the Measurement Micro- phone is illustrated in Figure 10. The placement follows a simple hei[...]

EVOi.net 12 INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP SETTINGS AUTO EQ SETTING LOCKED EQ SET TEST AEQ ON MAIN OUT SETUP 1&2 EQ SET AUX OUT SETUP 3&4 HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN Perf or ming Auto EQ for MAIN OUT Loudspeak er s Before starting, check that the LOCKED indicator is off. If it is on, then use the rear panel switch (Feature 14 page 6) to en[...]

EVOi.net 13 LINK OUT LINK IN 4 B 3 A 2 B 1 A INTERFACE FLOATING BALANCED OUTPUTS MONO SUM MONO SUM Figure 15 - AUX Out Speakers 3A and 4B INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP SETTINGS AUTO EQ SETTING LOCKED EQ SET TEST AEQ ON MAIN OUT SETUP 1&2 EQ SET AUX OUT SETUP 3&4 HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN Using More T han Two EV O Loud- speak er s If you[...]

EVOi.net 14 INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP DELA Y SETTING EVO Loudspeakers hooked up to AUX OUT 3A & 4B outputs can be instructed to automatically set their correct delay and level to perform optimally with EVO Loudspeak- ers hooked up to MAIN OUT 1A & 2B outputs. A Haas delay will also be added to the AUX OUT Loudspeakers to make sure the MAIN OUT [...]

EVOi.net 15 LIVE OPERA TION ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL EQ SELECT SETTINGS FIXED AFC SET FILTERS FREE 1 2 3 LIVE AFC ON MUSIC I MUSIC II SPEECH NEUTRAL LOCKED TEST FIXED SETUP HOLD TO CLEAR FIXED HOLD TO CLEAR LIVE ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL T wo different types of Anti Feedback Control engines can be initiated and set up via EVOi.net: Live Anti Feedback Cont[...]

EVOi.net 16 LIVE OPERA TION Live Anti Feedbac k Contr ol Initiate Live Anti Feedback Control by pressing the square button. LIVE AFC ON will illuminate. As feedback is found, filters will be used to eliminate it. Now very slowly push the master faders up on the mixer (the slower the action, the more accurate the detection and allocation of filters [...]

EVOi.net 17 EVOi.net Rear (NOTE: For clarity , power connections are not shown.) Speaker Placement In Room XLR Si gnal Cable EVOi.324 Input EVOi.324 Main Audio Output (from Mixer) IMPORT ANT : Make sure POWER is off before making connections. Mono Mono Mono In Main Mono XLR Si gnal Cable Approximate measurement microphone placement. 1 1 = Auto EQ. [...]

EVOi.net 18 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN RECT ANGULAR ROOMS (continued) Longer Rectangular Room: EVOi.net + 1 Main (Mono) EVOi.324 + 1 Delay (Mono) EVOi.324 In a longer rectangular room, additional coverage may be required. Page 12 of the EV Oi.324 Users Guide illustrates a typical application. The diagram below illustrates the hook-up required and ty[...]

EVOi.net 19 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN RECT ANGULAR ROOMS Smaller/Wider Rectangular Room: EVOi.net + 2 Main (Stereo) EVOi.324s The hook up diagram below illustrates the most typical EVO Systems configuration. The inset diagram illustrates the approximate Measurement Microphone position when performing Auto EQ setup (for accurate placement details se[...]

EVOi.net 20 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN RECT ANGULAR ROOMS (continued) Longer / Wider Rectangular Room: EVOi.net + 2 Main (Stereo) EVOi.324s + 2 Delay (Stereo) EVOi.324s In large rooms, an EVO system as illustrated in the inset diagram may be required. EVOi.324s are hooked up to MAIN OUT 1&2 and the Delays, AUX OUT 3&4. Stereo is required, so[...]

EVOi.net 21 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN RECT ANGULAR ROOMS Longer / Wider Rectangular Room: EVOi.net + 2 Main (Mono Array) EVOi.324s + 2 Delay (Mono Array) EVOi.324s Another typical configuration for larger rooms is to configure two mono arrays, as illustrated in the inset diagram. EVOi.net is hooked up as shown with both MONO SUM switches engaged . [...]

EVOi.net 22 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN F AN-SHAPED ROOMS Small Fan-Shaped Room: EVOi.net + 1 Main (Mono) EVOi.324 EVOi.net hook up configuration and Measurement Microphone are as illustrated below . The setup is identical to EVOi.net in a Small Rectangular Room. EVOi.net Rear (NOTE: For clarity , power connections are not shown.) Speaker Placement I[...]

EVOi.net 23 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN F AN-SHAPED ROOMS Medium Fan-Shaped Room: EVOi.net + 2 Main (Mono Array) EVOi.324s For a medium size Fan Shaped Room, broader coverage may be required, therefore the EVOi.324s are configured as illustrated below (see EVOi.324 Users Guide, Applications page15). Hook up for this system is as illustrated below , a[...]

EVOi.net 24 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN F AN-SHAPED ROOMS (continued) Large Fan-Shaped Room: EVOi.net + 2 Main (Mono Array) EVOi.324s + 2 Delay (Mono) EVOi.324s For a Large Fan Shaped Room, the Main Array is set up and hooked up to EVOi.net as illustrated below . The Delay EVO Loudspeakers are positioned as illustrated and hooked up to AUX OUT 3&[...]

EVOi.net 25 APPENDIX POWER UP OPERA TION There are two scenarios: a) EV O Speakers have been changed/replaced or the speakers hook up configuration is different. b) EV Oi.net has been changed/replaced. Because of the difficulty in reliably determining which is the appropriate scenario, the same procedure will be used in both situations, and will al[...]

EVOi.net 26 TROUBLESHOOTING EVOi.net is used as the interface for the set up and operation of EVO Loudspeakers. The following section may help in resolving some problems that may occur . 1. The front panel is inoperative and does not respond to button pressing: Check the LOCKED indicator . If it is illuminated, then disengage the LOCKOUT Switch on [...]

EVOi.net 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 st Flash 2 nd Flash Digit Digit Meaning 2 1 Speaker Over Current. (Short Circuit on amplifier output). Contact Authorized Service Representative. 2 2 Speaker Over T emperature. (Heatsink temperature too hot). Reduce level to allow speaker to cool. Contact Authorized Service Representative if problem persists. 2 3 Speak[...]

EVOi.net 28 TECHNICAL DA T A E V O i .net S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Inputs: 2 channels, Max. level +20dB (7.5V rms), 8k Ohms impedance, Electroni- cally Balanced, XLR connectors, pin 2+ 1 Dedicated JBL Measurement Microphone, XLR Outputs: 4 Channels, Dedicated EVO Intelligent Speaker outputs, Electronically Balanced, XLR connectors, pin 2+ Output[...]

EVOi.net 29 JBL Limited Warr anty The JBL Limited W arranty on professional loudspeaker products (except for enclosures) remains in effect for five years from the date of the first consumer purchase. JBL amplifiers are warranted for three years from the date of original purchase. Enclosures and all other JBL products are warranted for two years fro[...]

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SAFETY INFORMA TION AC Operation Fuse . . . . 6 Power Connector . . . . 6 Anti Feedback Control . . . . 4, 15-16, Clearing Anti Feedback Control . . . . 16 Fixed Anti Feedback Control . . . . 4, 15-16 Live Anti Feedback Control . . . . 4, 15-16 Appendix . . . . 25 Applications . . . . 17-24 Rectangular Rooms . . . . 17-21 Fan Shaped Rooms . . . . 2[...]

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