JBL 260 user manual Important Safety Information

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

Safety Instructions

Notice For Customers If Your Unit Is Equipped With A Power Cord.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.

The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth

BLUE - Neutral

BROWN - Live

As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.

The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.

The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.

CONDUCTOR

WIRE COLOR

 

 

Normal

Alt

L

LIVE

BROWN

BLACK

N

NEUTRAL

BLUE

WHITE

E

EARTH GND

GREEN/

GREEN

YEL

 

 

 

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled withi liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN AC- CORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLI- FIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFAC- TURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit 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 receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufac- ture, or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: If the equipment has a Power switch, the Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.

MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack- mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.

FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEP- TACLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE:This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servic- ing to qualified service personnel or equivalent.

If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply.

This equipment is intended for rack mount use only.

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Contents DriveRack Important Safety Information Electromagnetic Compatibility Table of Contents DriveRackIntro Defining the DriveRack 260 System DriveRack 260 FeaturesIntroduction Service Contact Info DriveRackIntroductionIntroductionDriveRack Warranty Section Getting Started Rear Panel Connections Getting Started Front Panel Getting Started Quick Start ConnectionsGetting Started Section DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack Functions Editing Functions Basic Navigation Modes Effect Button Array OverviewEditing Functions Navigating the Pre-EQ -GEQ and PEQ Navigating the Crossover SectionEditing Functions Navigating the Other Section Navigating the Dynamics SectionEditing Functions Navigating the Delay Section Navigating the Utility/Meters SectionEditing Functions Navigating the Wizard Section Navigating the I/O SectionFunctions Navigating Factory Programs Configuration FunctionsProgram Definition Selecting ProgramsEditing Factory Programs Navigation ModesConfiguration Functions Saving Factory Program Changes Store Program ReplacingSelect Configuration Functions Creating a User ConfigurationSignal Path Link/UnlinkComp Select RouteSelect Link/Unlink Mono DLY 20 MS 810 ms Unused Select Link/UnlinkSaving Configuration Changes Route Name Output Ch2Detailed Detailed Parameters Pre-Crossover EQ 28 Band Graphic or 9-Band ParametricFeedback Eliminator Subharmonic Synthesizer Gate Detailed Parameters Automatic Gain Control AGC Post-CROSSOVER PEQ Detailed Parameters Notch FiltersCrossover Compressor/Limiter Gain G -20 to +20 dB Threshold T -40 to +20dBuRatio R 1.0 to Inf1 Auto On/OffHold 0 to 500 m Sec per band or global Limiter On/OffAttack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or global Release 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or globalAlignment Delay Input RoutingOutput Meters LCD Contrast / Auto EQ Plot Utility LCD Contrast Auto EQ PlotUtilities/Meters PUP Program/MuteZC Setup Power Up Modes PUP Program Stored PUP Mute CurrentZC Setup Panel Output Panel ZC-2 BoostCut Panel 1 ZC-3 Select a No ChangeSecurity Panel ZC-4 Switch 1 2 3 No ChangeSet Security Level Pre EQ Low Password Edit High Password Edit Med Password Press Store to ChangeProgram List/Program Change Password Enter PasswordSet 260 Device Level High Prog Change Mode Program List Prog Lock Program ListZone Controllers Panel INS a Comp o+LIM 0+ Output Trims NetPage Control Remote Control DriveWare PC Software GUISection Basic Operation DriveRack Remote Control ZC-Zone Controllers Zone Controller InstallationZC-1 & ZC-2 Zone Controller Wiring Section Diagram a Diagram B Diagram C Guide Hardware Application GuideMono 4-Way w/ Two Aux Zones SoftwareApplication Guide Stereo Tri-amp Application Guide Stereo w/ four Aux Zones Application Guide Stereo Bi-amp w/ Dual Delay Page DriveRackAppendix Appendix Factory Reset Power Up Quick Key OptionsAppendix Specifications Analog InputsLook out for Modes Adjust Crossover Output Gains gain structureAppendix Auto EQ Optimization Tips Appendix Crossover Diagrams Program List Appendix Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp TuningsMain Speakers Power Amplifiers Appendix Block Diagram DriveRackAppendix aAppendix Input and Output Diagrams System Setup and Gain Structure Appendix Gain Level JumpersAppendix

260 specifications

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