JBL VLA-C SERIES, User Manual

Page 1: ...VLA COMPACT v a r i a b l e l i n e a r r a y VLA C SERIES USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...model number of the product When ordering a product the color must be specified via a suffix Models with a BK suffix VLA C125S BK VLA C265 BK and VLA C2100 BK are black models with a GR suffix VLA C12...

Page 3: ...ze Cabinet Suspension Limit Guidelines 13 7 Bracket Plates ie Angle Brackets 13 7 1 Which Bracket Plate to Use 14 7 2 Assembly Drawing 15 7 3 Example of 6 Cabinet Array 16 7 4 Side Panel External Trim...

Page 4: ...CY 2006 42 EC MACHINE DIRECTIVE Applies to machinery and lays down essential health and safety requirements ISO12100 Tested at JBL Professional 2014 35 EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE Applies to loudspeaker...

Page 5: ...LIFIED TO DO SO 12 Prolonged exposure to excessive SPL can cause hearing damage the loudspeaker is easily capable of generating sound pressure levels SPL sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage t...

Page 6: ...s only None of the information in this section should be used without first obtaining competent advice with respect to applicability to a given circumstance None of the information presented herein is...

Page 7: ...ding or any other condition that may decrease the strength of the fastener Additionally any eyebolts shall be checked for possible spin out of the enclosure For all other hardware and fittings refer t...

Page 8: ...y factor requirements are often set by local regulations and the VLA C Calculator should be used to verify the safety factor for each array configuration TIPS While the VLA C265 and VLA C2100 have sim...

Page 9: ...MPONENTS VLA C265 VLA C2100 VLA C125S VLA C265 Bracket Plate VLA C2100 Bracket Plate VLA C125S Bracket Plate See later sections for additional information CAUTION Always use components and accessories...

Page 10: ...fessional website www jblpro com on the VLA Compact Series webpage and on each of the individual model webpages Example of small stadium with two flanking scoreboard arrays of 8 x VLA C265 each ave 50...

Page 11: ...ing and predicting JBL VLA C Series systems Acoustical Mapping The Acoustical Mapping tab allows for 2D sectional view modeling of VLA C arrays on up to four seating planes Included are both patterns...

Page 12: ...indicated via an error indication Array statistics like total weight attach point span and array height and depth are also calculated There are two types of warning messages which show in red letteri...

Page 13: ...BoltInstallation Selecttheboltholesinthebracketplatethatcorrespondtothetwocabinetmodels thatarebeingconnectedbythatplateandthedesiredinter boxanglesetting Usethesupplied stainlesssteelM10x35mmboltsand...

Page 14: ...subwoofer or to either a VLA C265 or VLA C2100 full range model use the included VLA C125S bracket For attaching to another VLA C125S the only angle possible is 0 For attaching to VLA C265 the possib...

Page 15: ...L VLA C SERIES USER S GUIDE 7 2 ASSEMBLY DRAWING VLA C2100 Bracket Plate M10 stainless steel lock washers M10x35mm Stainless Steel Bolts 1 5mm pitch 6 mm hex drive See torque spec above VLA C2100 VLA...

Page 16: ...5S UPPER SPEAKER and C125S ie VLA C125S LOWER SPEAKER and for 0 ANGLE Screw the bolts into the two spaced holes in the lower part of the UPPER SPEAKER On bottom half of bracket plate use the 2 holes m...

Page 17: ...17 JBL VLA C SERIES USER S GUIDE 7 4 SIDE PANEL EXTERNAL TRIM COVER PANELS 8 32 x 1 2 trusshead Phillips drive stainless steel bolts See torque spec above...

Page 18: ...hannel CABINET 1 AND CABINET 2 IN PARALLEL IMPEDANCE POWER HANDLING W AMPLIFIER S POWER INTO IMPEDANCE LF Low Frequency 4 1600 1 channel of DCi2400N 2400W into 4 HF High Frequency 8 300 1 channel of e...

Page 19: ...r diagrams showing how to wire the speaker systems in either full range passive mode or bi amp mode see the WIRING section of this guide USING AMPLIFIERS WITH EXTERNAL DANTE If a different size amplif...

Page 20: ...chitect this is the default location that Audio Architect looks at for speaker tuning files 3 In Audio Architect Double click the Amplifier Panel 4 On the Device panel click File Open Speaker Tuning 5...

Page 21: ...ve to navigate to the location where the file is downloaded 8 Double click on the SPKR Processing Object on the Amplifier panel 9 Click the Recall button and choose the matching preset for the Loudspe...

Page 22: ...are for the input to and output from the built in high slope passive crossover network The right hand barrier strip terminals connect directly to the Low Frequency LF and High Frequency HF drivers Fu...

Page 23: ...ge LF HF Back Panel Terminal Cup To LF Drivers Left Hand Barrier Strip Right Hand Barrier Strip To HF Drivers LF HF N C N C Blue Cabinet s Internal Wiring Full Range Output from Amplifier Orange Exter...

Page 24: ...e amplifier to the right hand barrier strip terminals labelled HF and HF These connections are shown in the diagram below in orange although the wire color you use may be different Full Range LF HF Te...

Page 25: ...nd LF 4 Front Thru LF 4 Front Rear Back Panel Terminal Cup Cardioid In Out To the two 15 LF Drivers inside this cabinet in parallel Left Hand Barrier Strip Right Hand Barrier Strip These terminals are...

Page 26: ...icrophones cutting down bass reflections and the resulting interference from behind the array acoustical boundaries and making the subwoofer energy go mostly forward just like the full range speakers...

Page 27: ...e included with VLA C2100 and 4 7 7 5 11 9 using VLA C265 Bracket Plate included with VLA C265 VLA C265 below VLA C125S Subwoofer VLA C265 cannot be connected above C125S 0 5 using VLA C125S Bracket P...

Page 28: ...acket Plate included with VLA C2100 and 4 7 7 5 11 9 using VLA C265 Bracket Plate included with VLA C265 VLA C2100 below VLA C125S Subwoofer VLA C2100 cannot be connected above C125S 0 7 5 using VLA C...

Page 29: ...ion terminals located on top and bottom panels of cabinet Colors GR Gray similar to Pantone 428C BK Black Dimensions H x W x D 508 x 848 x 634 mm 20 0 x 33 4 x 24 9 in Net Weight ea 56 7 kg 125 lbs Sh...

Page 30: ...quency Hz 1 10 100 Impedance Ohms VLA 265 LF VLA 265 HF VLA C265 Biamp Impedance 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz 1 10 100 Impedance Ohms VLA C2100 Passive Impedance 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Freque...

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