JBL EVOi.net User Manual
A Loudspeaker With Intelligence
User’s Guide
Introducing The Next Generation of Installed Sound
EVOi.net
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Design Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features
EVOi.net Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EVOi.net Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation / Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Measurement Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Auto EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delay Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CONTENTS
Live Operation
Selecting System EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rectangular Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fan Shaped Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
©2001 JBL Professional
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THIS CAREFULLY
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international standards for Electromagnetic 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 (1996)
Before using the apparatus read these instructions, follow all instructions, heed them and keep in a
safe place.
Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepticals and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when not in use for a long time.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS, NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK
!
IT SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE ANY PROTECTIVE GROUND OR SIGNAL CABLE SHIELD
CONNECTIONS TO PREVENT GROUND LOOPS. ANY SUCH DISCONNECTIONS ARE OUTSIDE THE
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE OF JBL PROFESSIONAL AND WILL RENDER ANY EMC OR SAFETY
CERTIFICATION VOID.
For continued compliance with international EMC legislation ensure that all input and output cables are wired with the cable
screen connected to Pin 1 of the XLR connectors. The input XLR Pin 1 is connected to the chassis via a low value capacitor,
providing high immunity from ground loops while ensuring good EMC performance.
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT EXPOSE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS ENLEVER
NE PAS EXPOSER A
LA PLUIE NI L'HUMIDITE
EVOi.net
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing an EVOi.net Speaker System
Controller or, if you have been referred to this section via
EVOi.sys, thank you for purchasing an EVOi.sys. As part
of EVO Systems, the EVOi.net provides simple to
understand yet flexible access to the full functionality of
EVO Intelligent Loudspeaker Systems. We like to say the
EVOi.net accesses the intelligence.
PACKAGE 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 Signal Microphone Cable
1 x EVO User’s Guide
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DESIGN OVERVIEW
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: one for installation
and setup; the other for operation. The functions are
initiated with simple button pushes and responses annunciated with colored indicators (LEDs). The hook-up is
enabled with standard signal cable and XLR connectors.
Due to the nature of the technology, no other network
cables are required to communicate button pushes to the
EVO Loudspeakers.
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FEATURES
FRONT PANEL
Figure 1
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1 INPUT Indicators
Two 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 proper amplification or
are disconnected from the system.
When the red CLIP indicators are on, audio signal levels
are 2 dB below the maximum clip level. If the input signals
exceed this level, distortion will result. When you observe
this condition, simply lower the L MIX R (Master)
Faders until the CLIP indicators turn off.
2 SPEAKER STATUS Indicators
Two sets of LED indicators, OKAY and WARNING,
provide visual status of amplified signal levels driving
EVO loudspeakers connected to the main outputs, 1A (left)
and 2B (right), and the auxiliary outputs, 3A (left) and 4B
(right). The indicator states are:
OKAY WARNING SPEAKER STATUS
Off Off Not connected
On Off Connected
On On (flickering) Connected, Output Clipping
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On/Off
Flashing2On (always) Error
1. See “Testing The System” on page 10
2. See “Speaker Status Error Codes” on page 26
For easy recognition, OKAY indicators will turn on green,
while WARNING indicators will turn on red.
Off Test Mode, Pink Noise
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3 ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL
The ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL (AFC) section
consists of two mode buttons, FIXED SETUP and LIVE
AFC ON, and associated LED indicators for state
confirmation. For detailed operation, see Anti Feedback
Control on page 15.
The LEDs, FILTERS FREE (4, 2, and 1), indicate the
least number of live or fixed AFC filters available to
connected loudspeakers for a selected mode.When no spare
filters remain on one or more loudspeaker circuits, the 1
indicator will flash.
4 EQ SELECT
Press EQ SELECT one or more times to select a desired
equalization setting, according to the following sequence:
NEUTRAL SPEECH MUSIC 1 MUSIC 2
Figure 2 - EQ Select
An associated LED will light to indicate the current selection. For detailed operation, see Selecting System EQ on
page 15.
5 SETTINGS
Press TEST to start the audio test mode. An orange LED
will turn on, confirming your choice. For detailed operation, see Starting Up on page 10.
The orange LOCKED LED indicates TEST, AEQ ON,
AUTO EQ SETTING, and DELAY SETTING are
disabled and their parameters are locked via the LOCK-
OUT SWITCH (on the rear panel).
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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.
FEATURES
7 DELAY SETTING
Press DELAY SETTING to initiate delay setup on
auxiliary outputs, AUX OUT 3A (left) and AUX OUT 4B
(right). For detailed operation, refer to Delay Setting on
page 14.
The orange SETUP LED will flash during setup and the
green DELAY SET LED will turn on once the delay time
has been set on auxiliary outputs, AUX OUT 3A (left) and
AUX OUT 4B (right).
8 POWER Indicator
A green LED indicates EVOi.net is being powered.
9 RS232 Connector
Use this 8-pin mini DIN connector to connect the EVOi.net
to a PC’s RS232 port.
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FEATURES
REAR PANEL
Figure 3
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10 RU Mounting Holes
The EVOi.net is equipped with four mounting holes for
installation in one RU (rack unit) space.
11 Power 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 specified.
13 INTERFACE Connectors
Two 8-pin RJ-45/Shellnet connectors, labeled LINK IN and
LINK OUT, will provide interlinking to other EVOi.net
units. Functionality will be determined at a later date.
14 Lockout Switch
To protect settings from being inadvertently changed, press
this recessed button once to disable TEST, AUTO EQ
SETTING, AEQ ON, and DELAY SET and to lock their
parameters. The orange LOCKED LED (under SET-
TINGS on the front panel) will turn on to confirm the
lockout. To restore functionality and to change settings,
press this recessed button once again.
15 OUTPUTS (4B/3A), Auxiliary
Two 3-pin male XLR connectors for right (4B) and left
(3A) connection to auxiliary EVOi.324 loudspeakers using
a pair of XLR signal cables.
For mono operation, press MONO SUM to sum the input
signals and route the combination to both outputs. The
mono signal level will be 4 dB lower than the stereo level.
16 OUTPUTS (2B/1A), Main
Two 3-pin male XLR connectors for right (2B) and left
(1A) connection to main EVOi.324 loudspeakers using a
pair of XLR signal cables.
For mono operation, press MONO SUM to sum the input
signals and route the combination to both outputs. The
mono signal level will be 4 dB lower than the stereo level.
17 INPUTS (B/A)
Two 3-pin female XLR connectors for right (B) and left (A)
connection to the EVOi.sys R MIX OUTPUTS L using a
pair of XLR signal cables.
18 SETUP MIC
A 3-pin female XLR connector for connection to the
enclosed measurement microphone using the supplied 100’
XLR signal cable.
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INSTALLATIONS/SETUP
STARTING 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
therefore is “ON” whenever AC power is activated. If
desired, use switched power outlets for master system
control.
• We strongly recommend the use of high-quality,
shielded audio cables for connection to the mixer and
EVO loudspeakers.
EVOi.324
Rear
Output on
Generic Mixer
Connecting The System
Use Figure 4 (below) as an aid for interconnecting
EVOi.net to up to four EVOi.324 loudspeakers and your
mixer.
For help with loudspeaker placement, refer to EVOi.324 –
Applications on page 7 of the
EVOi.324 Users Guide.
Using Mono Sum
If your application calls for mono sound, simply press
MONO SUM on the rear of the EVOi.net. This will sum
the pair of outputs. (See EVOi.net – Features 15 and 16 on
page 6).
NOTE: Activating MONO SUM will lower the output level
by 4 dB.
Input
OR
Figure 4 - Basic System Connections
EVOi.net
Rear
EVOi.sys
Rear
XLR Signal Cable
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INSTALLATIONS/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 and protective case are included
JBL Measurement Microphone
with the EVOi.net Controller and EVOi.sys System.
100’ XLR Cable (Included)
EVOi.net
Rear
Figure 5 - Measurement Microphone Hook Up
Figure 7- As your measurement microphone is a precise
audio tool, please keep it in its protective case when not
in use.
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INSTALLATIONS/SETUP
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STARTING 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:
Factory Settings
After shipping from Factory the power up defaults will be
as follows…
Settings Power Up State
Delay Setup Off
AEQ On Off
Aux Auto EQ Setup Off
Main Auto EQ Setup Off
Test Off
EQ Select Neutral
Live AFC Off
Fixed AFC Off
SPEAKER SYSTEM CONTROLLER
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INPUT
PEAKER STAT
WARNIN
ANTI FEEDBACK CONTROL
FIXED AFC SE
FIXED SET
HOLD TO CLEAR FIXEDHOLD TO CLEAR LIVE
Pushing the Buttons
The soft buttons on EVOi.net have been designed such that
it is very difficult to accidentally activate or switch
something off. To avoid frustration please refer to the
following guideline for button operation:
Press, or Press-and-release means to Press the button and
release it within 1 second.
Press-and-hold means to Press a key and hold it for at
least 2 seconds.
Understanding Speaker Status
On the front panel, two sets of LED indicators (see
Features on page 4) provide visual status of amplified
signal levels driving EVO loudspeakers. The indicator
states are:
FILTERS FREE 1
LIVE AFC ON
2
3
Normal Power Up Settings
After first use the power up defaults will be as follows…
Settings Power Up State
Delay Setup Last Known Setting
AEQ On Last Known Setting
Aux Auto EQ Setup Last Known Setting
Main Auto EQ Setup Last Known Setting
Test Off
EQ Select Last Known Setting
Live AFC Last Known Setting
Fixed AFC Last Known Setting
OKAY WARNING SPEAKER STATUS
Off Off Not connected
On Off Connected
On On (flickering) Connected, Output Clipping
1
On/Off
Flashing2On (always) Error
1. See “Testing The System” on page 10.
2. See “Speaker Status Error Codes” on page 26.
Off Test Mode, Pink Noise
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1
For easy recognition during the “On” state, OKAY indicators
are green, while WARNING indicators are red.
If upon activation the WARNING indictor/s illu-
minate (SPEAKER STATUS), the green OKAY
LED will flash an error code. This is a Speaker
Status Error Code – see Troubleshooting on page
26 and refer to AC Power Up on page 25.
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