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A Loudspeaker With Intelligence
User’s Guide
Introducing The Next Generation of Installed Sound
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CONTENTS EVOi.net Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Design Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features EVOi.net Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EVOi.net Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installation / Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Measurement Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THIS CAREFULLY 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) Fast Transients(EU): IEC801-4 (1988) Electrical Safety (EU): EN60065 (1994) Electrical Safety(USA): UL6500/ETL (1996) Electrical Safety(CAN): CAN/CSA-E65/ETLc (19
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INTRODUCTION WELCOME PACKAGE CONTENTS Upon unpacking the EVOi.net please take note of the contents as listed below. If you do not have the contents Thank you for purchasing an EVOi.net Speaker System listed then please contact your dealer as soon as possible. Controller or, if you have been referred to this section via EVOi.sys, thank you for purchasing an EVOi.sys. As part EVOi.net Contents: of EVO Systems, the EVOi.net provides simple to 1 x EVOi.net understand yet flexible access to the full
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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 the EVOi.net simply provides a more convenient remote control of the functions in the EVO Intelligent Loudspeaker Systems. The control is presented in two sections:
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FEA TURES FRONT PANEL Figure 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 INPUT Indicators 3 ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL Two sets of LED indicators monitor audio signal levels at The ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL (AFC) section the inputs A (left) and B (right). When the green SIGNAL consists of two mode buttons, FIXED SETUP and LIVE indicators are on, the input signals are greater than -40 dB. AFC ON, and associated LED indicators for state Below this threshold, the indicators will be off, signifying confirmation. For detailed oper
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FEA TURES 6 AUTO 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 11. After the Auto EQ filters have been set, use AEQ ON to turn Auto EQ on or off. An associated LED indicator will confirm your selection. 7 DELAY SETTING Press DELAY SETTING to initiate delay setup on auxiliary outputs, AUX OUT 3A (left) and AUX OUT 4B (right). For d
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FEA TURES REAR PANEL Figure 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 10 RU Mounting Holes 15 OUTPUTS (4B/3A), Auxiliary The EVOi.net is equipped with four mounting holes for Two 3-pin male XLR connectors for right (4B) and left installation in one RU (rack unit) space. (3A) connection to auxiliary EVOi.324 loudspeakers using a pair of XLR signal cables. 11 Power Connector Insert the enclosed power cord into the IEC connector to For mono operation, press MONO SUM to sum the input supply the specified AC p
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP STARTING UP Connecting The System Use Figure 4 (below) as an aid for interconnecting Installation Notes EVOi.net to up to four EVOi.324 loudspeakers and your Although installing an EVOi.net is straightforward, please mixer. review the following notes to achieve the best installation: For help with loudspeaker placement, refer to EVOi.324 – • Choose a mounting location that provides direct front Applications on page 7 of the EVOi.324 Users Guide. panel viewing and easy acces
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP STARTING UP Connecting Measurement Microphone IMPORTANT: EVOi.net is supplied with a dedicated JBL Measurement Microphone and 100’ XLR - XLR balanced signal cable. Successful setup will ONLY occur if the JBL Measurement Microphone is used. When not in use please keep it in a safe place for future use. Use the supplied 100’ XLR signal cable to hookup the Measurement Microphone, as shown in Figure 5 below. Figure 6 - The JBL Measurement Microphone with adapter, 100’ XLR cable
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP STARTING UP INPUT SPEAKER STATUS ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL FILTERS FREE 1 evo WARNING FIXED AFC SET 2 Initial Settings and Powering Up 3 EVOi.net SIGNA AL FIXED SETUP LIVE AFC ON OKAY SPEAKER SYSTEM CONTROLLER Upon activation, all of the LEDs on the AB 12 3 4 front panel should light up once and then HOLD TO CLEAR FIXED HOLD TO CLEAR LIVE go out. Depending upon whether or not Figure 8 EVOi.net has been powered up before or Pushing the Buttons has just been shipped from the
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP STARTING UP (continued) Testing the System EQ SELECT SETTINGS AUTO EQ SETTING At the beginning of or anytime during a system setup, the MUSIC I MUSIC II LOCKED EQ SET EQ SET SPEECH MAIN OUT AUX OUT hookup configuration of the EVO loudspeaker can be tested NEUTRAL TEST SETUP 1&2 SETUP 3&4 AEQ ON by using the TEST button. HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN This button is used to control the user audio test mode, i.e. Figure 9 pressing it will produce ‘pink noise’ output fr
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP USING THE AUTO EQ SETTING Placing Measurement Microphone for MAIN EVO 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- 3X 2X 1X phone is illustrated in Figure 10. Figure 10 - Typical Measurement Microphone Placement The placement follows a simple height-to-depth ratio of 1:2. For a given loudspeaker height the optimum position is a distance twice the height a
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP Performing Auto EQ for MAIN OUT SETTINGS AUTO EQ SETTING Loudspeakers LOCKED EQ SET EQ SET MAIN OUT AUX OUT TEST SETUP 1&2 SETUP 3&4 AEQ ON Before starting, check that the LOCKED indicator is off. If it is on, then use the rear panel switch (Feature 14 page 6) HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN HOLD TO CLEAR MAIN to enable Auto EQ buttons. Figure 13 - Main Out Setup Button 1. Press the round MAIN OUT SETUP 1&2 button (Figure 13). On release, the LED flashes, and the Auto EQ routine begins.
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP Performing Auto EQ for AUX OUT Loudspeakers Using More Than Two EVO Loud- speakers Once the Measurement Microphone has been positioned and the SETTINGS LOCKED function has been disabled, If your system consists of more than two EVO loudspeak- running the Auto EQ routine is exactly the same as for the ers then these auxiliary/delay systems should be hooked up MAIN OUT SETUP 1&2. to outputs 3A and 4B, the AUX OUT Loudspeakers. FLOATING BALANCED OUTPUTS Follow steps 1 – 4 from
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INST ALLA TIONS/SETUP Pressing any button during the Delay Setting routine will DELAY SETTING abort the process and settings will return to previous EVO Loudspeakers hooked up to AUX OUT 3A & 4B values. outputs can be instructed to automatically set their correct delay and level to perform optimally with EVO Loudspeak- If an error is detected during the Delay Setting routine, this ers hooked up to MAIN OUT 1A & 2B outputs. A Haas will be shown on the SPEAKER STATUS indicators, and delay will als
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LIVE OPERA TION ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL SELECTING SYSTEM EQ ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL EQ SELECT SETTINGS Two different types of Anti Feedback Control engines can FILTERS FREE 1 MUSIC I be initiated and set up via EVOi.net: Live Anti Feedback FIXED AFC SET 2 MUSIC II LOCKED 3 SPEECH FIXED SETUP Control and Fixed Anti Feedback Control. LIVE AFC ON NEUTRAL TEST HOLD TO CLEAR FIXED HOLD TO CLEAR LIVE Live Anti Feedback Control is designed to be used during Figure 21: EQ Select Button a performance. Once
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LIVE OPERA TION Live Anti Feedback Control Now very slowly push the master faders up on the mixer Initiate Live Anti Feedback Control by pressing the square (the slower the action, the more accurate the detection and button. LIVE AFC ON will illuminate. As feedback is allocation of filters will be). If feedback occurs, each EVO found, filters will be used to eliminate it. Loudspeaker will eliminate it. As you continue to push the faders up more feedback may occur at other frequencies, SPEAKER ST
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APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net is the “network” center of any EVO Loudspeaker System. It facilitates access to all EVO Loudspeaker functions and monitoring. EVO Loudspeaker Systems have been optimized for small to mid-size venues, where a pair will sufficiently reinforce sound for an audience of up to five hundred people. They have been designed with specific applications in mind: schools and sports facilities; places of worship; and performance venues. Typically the program of events are quite varied a
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APPLICA TIONS EVOi.net IN RECTANGULAR 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 EVOi.324 Users Guide illustrates a typical application. The diagram below illustrates the hook-up required and typical Measurement Microphone placement, see details page 12 . The inset diagram also show the order of Measurement Microphone placements when setting Auto EQ on MAI
