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PRX512M
PRX515
PRX535
User ’s Guide
PRX525
PRX518S
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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 4 Precautions 5 The PRX500 Series Power Amplifier 8 - 9 Introduction To The PRX500Series 10 System Specifications 11 - 15 System Setup 16 - 19 Setting Input Sensitivity 20 Setting The Gain 21 Application Examples 22 - 25 Reference 26 Cables and Connectors 27 Troubleshooting 28 - 29 Contact Information 30 Warranty Information 31 3
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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 instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pola
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PRECAUTIONS The PRX500 series speakers covered by this manual are not intended for fixed installation and 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 intense direct sunlight. The driver suspension will prematurely dry out and finished surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure to intense ultra-violet (UV) light. PRX500
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WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS! C A U T I O N - TO REDUCE THE WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN !! DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within The exclamation point within an equi-lateral triangle is an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the intended to alert the user to the presence of important user to the presence of uninsulated." "Danger
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PRX500 Series speakers Declaration of Conformity Safety And EMC Compliance Specifications EN 55103-1:1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use, Part 1: Emissions EN 55103-1:1997 Magnetic Field Emissions-Annex A @ 10 cm and 20 cm EN 55022:2003 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of ITE: Radiated, Class B Limits; Conducted, Class A EN 55103-2:1997 E
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The PRX500 Series power amplifier AC Power Requirements Standard PRX500 series speaker systems are equipped with a multi-channe Crown Class-D power amplifier and loudspeaker specific DSP electronics and require appropriate AC power. Before plugging a PRX500 speaker into an outlet ensure that it is able to provide the appropriate AC power as set on the speaker. A robust AC supply is necessary for maximum performance. If the supply is too weak the bass performance may be affected and if it sags (
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Operating Temperature The design of the Crown amplifier is such that it is very energy efficient and as a result does not get really hot. In the rare event that it does get too hot it will automatically shut down to protect itself. When its temperature has returned to within its operating range it will turn back on. A Condition under which this may occur is when the system is operated in very high ambient temperatures and the heat sink on the rear of the enclosure is in direct sunlight. Always e
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Introduction to the PRX500 series PRX512M PRX518S PRX515 PRX525 PRX535 Thank you for choosing the JBL PRX500 series self-powered PA loudspeakers. There are five models in the series, four full-range systems and one subwoofer. All are powered by integrated digital power amplifiers developed by Crown, the most trusted name in professional sound reinforcement power amplification. In addition to Crown power amplifiers, the systems are equipped with sophisticated DSP for EQ, crossover, system control
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PRX512M System Type: Self powered 12", two-way, bass-reflex Frequency Range (-10 dB): 46Hz - 20kHz (EQ in main position) 60Hz - 20kHz (EQ in monitor position) Frequency Response (±3 dB): 76Hz - 20kHz (EQ in main position) 90Hz - 20kHz (EQ in monitor position) Coverage Pattern: 70º x 70º nominal Directivity Index (DI): 10.2 dB Directivity Factor (Q): 10.8 Crossover Modes: DSP controlled 48dB filter slope Crossover Frequency: 1.6kHz System Power Rating: 500 W continuous,
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PRX515 System Type: Self powered 15", two-way, bass-reflex Frequency Range (-10 dB): 45Hz - 20kHz (EQ in flat position) Frequency Response (±3 dB): 52Hz - 20kHz (EQ in flat position) Coverage Pattern: 70º x 70º nominal Directivity Index (DI): 10.3 dB Directivity Factor (Q): 10.8 Crossover Modes: DSP controlled 48dB filter slope Crossover Frequency: 1.6kHz System Power Rating: 500 W continuous, 1000W peak LF Power amp: Class-D, 400 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance HF Power amp: Class-D,
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PRX525 System Type: Self powered dual 15", two-way, bass-reflex Frequency Range (-10 dB): 40Hz - 20kHz (EQ in flat position) Frequency Response (±3 dB): 52Hz - 20kHz (EQ in flat position) Coverage Pattern: 70º x 70º nominal Directivity Index (DI): 10.3 dB Directivity Factor (Q): 10.8 Crossover Modes: DSP controlled 48dB filter slope Crossover Frequency: 1.6kHz System Power Rating 650 W continuous, 1300W peak LF Power amp: Class-D, 275 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance LF2 Power amp: Class
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PRX535 System Type: Self powered 15", three-way, bass-reflex Frequency Range (-10 dB): 39Hz - 20kHz (EQ in flat position) Frequency Response (±3 dB): 46Hz - 20kHz (EQ in flat position) Coverage Pattern: 90º x 50º nominal Directivity Index (DI): 10.6 dB Directivity Factor (Q): 11.4 Crossover Modes: DSP controlled 24dB filter slope Crossover Frequency: 430 Hz, 2.6kHz System Power Rating: 650 W continuous, 1300W peak LF Power amp: Class-D, 400 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance MF Power amp:
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PRX518S System Type: Self powered 18", bass-reflex Frequency Range (-10 dB): 37Hz - 140Hz Frequency Response (±3 dB): 52Hz – 110Hz Crossover Modes: DSP controlled 48dB filter slope Crossover Frequency: 110Hz System Power Rating: 500 W continuous, 1000W peak LF Power amp: Class-D, 500 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance Distortion: Less than 0.1% at rated power 1 Maximum SPL: 129dB SPL peak Signal indicators: Overload: Red LED indicates input overload condition Signal: Green LED indicat
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B d SYSTEM SET UP - FULL RANGE MODELS PRX500 Amplifier Input Configuration for PRX512M, PRX515, PRX525 And PRX535 Full-Range Models: 1 23 4 5 EQ INPUT LEVEL PRX515 BOOST MIC OVERLOAD SIGNAL ll POWER LINE FLAT 6 LINE SELECT 9 IN 7 JBL PROFESSIONAL Northridge, CA. USA AC LINE INPUT 100V~ -240V~ 50/60 Hz 5A 600W ® Equipped with Differential Drive Transducer Technology U.S. PATENT 5,748,760 Other U.S. and foreign patents pending CSA Certification applies to Amplifier Module Only 8 CSA C
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2 - INPUT MIC / LINE: Allows the selection of different input sensitivities to permit the connection of many different sources, with or without the use of a mixer or external microphone preamplifier. See “Setting Input Sensitivity” on page 18. 3 - LEVEL: Sound level adjustment. With the input in the “MIC” position the level can be adjusted over a large range. In the “LINE” position most typical applications will require that the level control is set at 12 o’clock. (More details are outline
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SYSTEM SET UP - SUBWOOFER PRX500 Amplifier Input Configuration for PRX518S Subwoofer Model: 1 23 4 5 XOVER POLARITY LEVEL PRX518S IN 0 OVERLOAD SIGNAL ll POWER OUT 180 6 LINE SELECT IN 9 JBL PROFESSIONAL Northridge, CA. USA 7 AC LINE INPUT 100V~ -240V~ CSA Certification applies to LEFT RIGHT 50/60 Hz 5A 600W Amplifier Module Only CSA Certificated to operate at 120V~ in Canada OUT 10 8 N108 T5AL250V Designed, Engineered and Assembled in U.S.A. 11 12 Features 1 - XOVER IN / OUT: P
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3 - LEVEL: Sound level adjustment. The 12 o’clock position is a good starting point for most usages. Once the full-range system has been connected the level can be varied to match and deliver the desired balance (for details see Setting the Gain on page 21). 6 - POWER SWITCH: Turns the power on. Power “on” status is indicated with the illumination of the logo on the grille. 7 - LINE SELECT: Allows the user selection for different local voltage ratings. 8 - AC LINE INPUT: Standard IEC AC m
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SETTING THE INPUT SENSITIVITY PRX500 series systems have been designed to allow the connection of a variety of sources. This provides a great deal of versatility, especially with the PRX512M and PRX515, as a microphone or instrument can be connected directly to the input. Low levels output from consumer products like MP3 and CD players, can also be accommodated. There are two user selectable gain or input sensitivity ranges: Mic and Line. For the majority of applications, the system will be rece
