JBL EVOi.sys User Manual

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SETTING UP THE SYSTEMInitial SettingsBefore powering on the system, set the following controls totheir initial settings:• On the EVOi.sys Power Supply:POWER = OFF• On the EVOi.sys Mixer:All Faders = ∞ “all the way down”All Pan, Send, and Return controls = 0All MUTE buttons = OnAll microphone SENS controls = – 30MIC 48V (POWER) = OFF• On the EVOi.sys Receivers, One and Two:POWER = OffPower On1. Verify that the voltage setting and fuse value on theEVOi.sys (rear) is set for your ac power service (e.g., 115 V).2. Connect AC MAINS on all EVOi.324s (see page 6EVOi.sys Users Guide) to active ac outlets. Each powerindicator will turn on.3. On the EVOi.sys (rear), press POWER to the ON position.The POWER indicator (on the EVOi.net) will turn on.Testing The SystemPerform the instructions listed in the EVOi.net section,Installation/Setup – Starting Up starting on page 7 EVOi.netUsers Guide.Setting Up The Initial Mixl. Connect other sources (e.g, phantom-powered micro-phone, keyboard, etc.) to available inputs and release theMUTE switches on all channels being used. If required,press MIC 48V to On to supply phantom power. ThePOWER LED will turn on.2. Set the L MIX R and L SUB R faders to 0. On all inputchannels with signal, press MIX to route the signal to themix buss.3. On the Master section, select MIX as the monitor sourceand select PFL as the listening mode.4. Press SOLO on Channel 1 while a performer provides atypical performance-level signal. Observe the level on thebargraph meters and adjust SENS until the meter displayis in the amber section, with occasional peaks to the firstred LED for a typical maximum source level. This settingwill allow sufficient headroom to accommodate peaks andestablishes the maximum level for normal operation.NOTE: The SENS setting is only the starting point for your mix.Remember that many factors affect the sound during a live perfor-mance, including EQ settings or even audience size.5. Release SOLO on Channel 1. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for allother channels as required.You are now ready to start building the mix and this shouldbe done progressively, listening carefully for each componentin the mix and watching the meters for any hint of overload.If this occurs, back off the appropriate Channel fader slightlyuntil the level being monitored is out of the red segments, oradjust the faders. This procedure will ensure that the mixer isset up correctly, with adequate headroom.Operating The EquipmentTo learn more about EVOi.sys, we encourage you to study theremaining pages in this section to learn how to operate thecontrols on the mixer and microphone equipment. If youencounter any problems, please refer to Troubleshooting at theend of this manual.Power OffImportantBefore turning off, make sure L Mix R faders are set to ∞ “allthe way down”.9H O O K - U P / S E T U P