JBL Incorporated, 8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200, Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A.

Technical Manual

JBL
VT4887
SPECIFICATIONS
ACOUSTIC & ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Frequency Response:
Horiz Coverage Angle:
Vert Coverage Angle:
Max Peak Output:

Recommended Signal
Crossover Frequency:

80 Hz- 20 kHz (3 dB)

100, 500 Hz - 16 kHz (-6dB)
Varies with size and configuration(-6dB)
131 dB to 141 dB @ 1M
(Frequency/Bandpass Dependent)
Digital System Processing: (Factory
Settings) dbx 480, BSS 366, XTA 226
415 Hz LF to MF/HF; 2.1 kHz MF to
HF (Passive Crossover Network)

SYSTEMS COMPONENTS:
Cabinet:
Grille:
Low Frequency
Transducer:
Nominal Impedance:
Input Power Rating:
Bandpass Sensitivity:
DC Resistance:
Mid Frequency
Transducer:
Nominal Impedance:
Input Power Rating:
Bandpass Sensitivity:
DC Resistance:

Enclosure Panels: Top/Bottom (350764-001),

Side, 2x (350763-001), Rear (350762-001)
Left (350768-001), Right (350768-002)
(2) 2168J, 208 mm (8) dia., 76 mm (3)
Dual Coil Differential Drive
16 ohms (Per Driver)
1000W (4000W peak) 2 hrs.
700W (2800W peak) 100 hrs.
97 dB,1W @ 1m (3.3 ft.)
5.2 Ohms
(4) 2104H, 101 mm (4) dia.
25.4 mm (1) Coil
8 Ohms (Per Driver)
225W (900W peak) 100 hrs.
101 dB,1W @ 1m (3.3 ft.)
4.2 Ohms

SYSTEMS COMPONENTS
High Frequency
Transducer:
Nominal Impedance:
Input Power Rating:
Bandpass Sensitivity:
DC Resistance:

(Cont):
(2) 2407H, Neodymium Ultra Light
Ring Radiator
8 Ohms (Per Driver)
225W (900W peak) 100 hrs.
101 dB,1W @ 1m (3.3 ft.)
4.3 Ohms

AURAL SWEEP TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

A. System Aural Sweep Test (thru processormeasured at the amp output):
6V, 80 Hz to 20 kHz
B. LF Woofer Sweep Test (per ets): 3V, 80 Hz to 400 Hz
C. MF Woofer Sweep Test (per ets): 2V, 500 Hz to 5 kHz
D. HF Driver Sweep Test (per ets): 1.2V, 800 Hz to 20 kHz
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Enclosure Dimensions:
Shipping Weight:
VT4887
VT4887-ACC

279 mm x 787 mm x 417 mm D

(11 x 31x 16.4 in. D)
85 lbs. (39 kg)
25 lbs. (11.4kg)

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Refer to Warranty Statement packed with each product.

PACKAGE

JBL VT4887 REV AAA

Dolly Assembly (VT4887)

350401-003
Carton
350528-001
Filler, Top (2)
351400-001
Filler, Bottom (2)
350529-001
Soft Cover
350527-001

Filler (2)
351864-001
Microfoam (8)
49790P
Carton
351863-001
Fiberglass (18)
22389P
Chip FBRBRD
300982-001

JBL VT4887-AF

Warranty 59660
Specification Sheet
350619-001

JBL VT4887-SF
Carton
350712-001
Filler (2)
350713-001
Owners Manual
350485-001

Carton
350487-001
Filler (2)
350486-001
Owners Manual
350485-001

07-09

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WIRING DIAGRAM
YELLOW 12

High Frequency Driver

(2)
2407H (339150-001X)
Dia Repl
D8R2407

No. 1

No. 2

YELLOW/BLACK

Wiring
Harness
Assembly
350986-001

YELLOW
WHITE
No. 1

WHITE 12
WHITE

Mid/HF
Crossover
Network
350984-001

No. 2

Imput
Connection
Assembly
350930-005
(assembly
includes the
network)
Input PCB
350985-001

WHITE

No. 3

WHITE
WHITE 12

RED

BLACK

No. 4

GREEN
GREEN/BLACK

Mid Frequency
Driver (4)
2104H
(350049-001X use
350049-003X)

JBL VT4887

No. 1

No. 2
Low Frequency
Driver (2)
2168J (338407-003X)
C16R2168

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Mid/HF Crossover Network P/N 350984-001 R1
6.8R
25W

R2
6.8R
25W

C3 1F

C4 12F

16 YELLOW

205 FEMALE

C1 6.8F
12 YELLOW

250 FEMALE

C2 2F
L2
1mH

250 PCB MALE

205 FEMALE

L2 0.4mH
16 YEL/BLK

250 PCB MALE

L1 0.5mH

250 FEMALE

24 WHITE

C5
20F

250 FEMALE

12 WHITE

C6
10F

250 MALE
250 FEMALE

24 WHITE/BLK

250 MALE

24 WHITE

250 FEMALE

12 WHITE

250 MALE
250 FEMALE

24 WHITE/BLK

Input Connection Assembly P/N 350930-005

250 MALE

Wire Harness Assembly P/N 350986-001

10
9
8
7
6
5
4

2X NL8
4
4+
3
3+
2
2+
1
1+

3
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

2
1

3X
LF (R)

JBL VT4887

RED
BLACK
4
4+
3
3+
2
2+
1
1+

P1 STRIP/TIM
P2 STRIP/TIM
LF (L)

GRN
GRN/BLK

WHT
WHT/BLK

P3 STRIP/TIM
P4 STRIP/TIM
P5 250 FEMALE
P6 250 FEMALE

To VT4887 crossover assy.

P/N S-3772

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COMPONENT EXPLODED VIEW

Top/Bottom Panel
350764-001

Rigging Bracket (8)

351922-001
Screw(16)
802-11010-08
6-32 x 1 1/2
FLT,PH,BLK,ZINC
T-Nut (16)
10-32
61861
T-Nut #10-32 x 5/16 (8)
350840-001
Panel Divider
350765-001
Rear Panel
353802-001

Screws (8)
1/4 20 x 1
805-42010-16
1/4 - 20 x 3/4
T-Nut
353861-001
Washer
Silkscreen
Vertec
351263-002

Baffle (2)
350761-001
T-Nut (12)
61860
61861
Baffle Mid (2)
350760-001

JBL VT4887

Side Panel (2)

350763-003

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COMPONENT EXPLODED VIEW
Washer, Amp Mount (8)
351905-002
7/8
(Cabinet Back)
Screw (8)
806-42010-16
1/4-20 x 1
PAN,TORX,BLK ZINC,
LCS
External Tooth Lock
Washer (8)
844-10100-06

Rigging Bracket (8)

351922-001
Screw(16)
802-11010-08
6-32 x 1 1/2
FLT,PH,BLK,ZINC
Enclosure Assy
C4887A
(available to VerTec
Dealers and Service
Centers)

RBI Assy (2)

350767-001
Screws (12)
803-42010-24
8-32 x 1 1/2
PAN,TORX,
BLK,ZINC,LCS

Washer (8)
844-01110-07
1/4,SAE,REG,BLK
ZINC,LCS

Top/Bottom Horn Gasket (2)

351415-001
Center Horn
Gasket
350878-001

Front Hinge (2)

364941-001
T-Nut (16)
10-32
61861

Gasket Horn (2)

350771-001
Screws (6)
804-11110-16
10-32 x 1
FLHD, PH, BLK

High Frequency (2)

2407H (339150-001X)
Diaph Repl
D8R2407
Screws (8)
705-90002-14
1/4-20 x 7/8 Socket Set
Cup Point
Screws (8)
854-00003-08
1/4-20 x 1/2
HEX,CLR,ZINC,MCAS

Dolly Lock, Pin (2)

3.19
351796-002

Horn Assembly (2)

339206-001
Horn Bracket (2)
350770-001
Rear Hinge (2)
364942-001

Nut, (2)
836-36110-00
3/8-24
Nylon
Dolly Retainer,
Pin (2)
351696-001

H/F Grille
350834-001

Patch (8)
338885-001
1/4 x 1FH
HD socket
Grade 8

HF Flare
351485-001
Screws (8)
881-11110-08
4 x 1/2 FLT, PH,
PB, BLK
Standoff (16)
885-00082-01
8-32, 3/8 HEX x 1/4,SS
Rigging Tube
Grille Insert Nut (16) Pad (8)
350618-001
350862-001
Slider Knob (2)
350839-001
10-32 x 5/8

Grille Left:
351533-002 (1)

JBL VT4887

Grille Right:
351533-001 (1)
Grille Trim:
351525-001 (2)
Screws (16)
803-32011-04
8-32 x 1/4
TRUSS,TORX,
BLK,ZINC,LCS,

R.A.P
365004-001
Rear Rigging
Tube (2)
350561-003

Mid Range
(4)
2104H
(350049001X use
350049003X)

Input Connection
Assembly
350930-005
(includes the
crossover network)
Screw (4)
882-51110-12
6 x 3/4
OV,PH,PTCL,BLK,
ZINC,LCS

Gasket (2)
360-60002-00
Low Frequency (2)
2168J (338407-003X)
Cone Repl
C16R2168
Screws (8)
804-11110-20
10-32 x 1 1/4
FLT,PH,BLK,ZINC,LCS

Handle (2)
923-00022-07
HDL Gasket (2)
382-00337-00

Front Rigging Tube (2)

350560-003
Pin, Quick Release (8)
361343-001

Screws (12)
884-42110-12
10 x 3/4
PAN,TORX,PB,
BLK,ZINC,LCS
Screws (16)
804-42110-12
10-32 x 3/4
PAN,TORX,BLK,
ZINC,LCS

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REV C

DOLLY ASSEMBLY

Screws (16)
807-13000-20
# 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
HEX,CLR,ZINC
LC

Dolly Assembly(1)
350401-003

Screws (8)
804-11100-16
10-32 x 1
FLT,CLR,ZINC,LCS

Dolly Platform(1)
w/c sink holes
351369-001

Fender Washer (8)

843-00100-00
#10
Nut
833-36100-00
10-32
Nylon, CLR,ZINC,
LCS

Dolly Lock
Housing Assembly (2)
350875-001

Caster Plate (4)

909-00052-01
Caster Wheels (4)
924-00005-00
Flat Washer (16)
845-00100-00
5/16
Nylon Nut Lock (16)
352018-001
5/16-18
Screws (10)
802-11000-08
6-32 x 1/2
FLT,PH,CLR,
ZINC,LCS

Dolly Lock Cover

337089-001

JBL VT4887-ACC

REV C

Cap # 1/8 (2)

351563-001
LC-9125

HSG. Dolly Locking Pin (2)

885-00091-00

JBL VT4887-ACC
REV C

DOLLY ASSEMBLY

Dolly Platform
364183-001

Screws (16)
807-13000-20
5/16-18 x 1 1/4
FLT, HEX,CLR
ZINC, LC

T NUT (2)
CP, 8-32 x 1/4
21749

Caster Plate (4)

909-00052-01

Caster Wheels (4)

924-00005-00

Insert (10)
8161207-001
8-32 x 4mm
HXS, KNIFE32608C10ZC

Cover (2)
Dolly Housing
351898-001

Nut (16)
NyLock Special
352018-001

Spring Assembly (2)

351900-001

JBL VT4887-ACC

REV C

Screws (12)
803-11000-20
8-32 x 3/4
LFT,PH,CLR,ZINC, LCS

10-02

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ARRAY FRAME ASSEMBLY
Screw (4)
804-31110-08
10-32 1/2
TRUSS, PH, BLK
ZINC, LCS

Pin, Ball Locking Assembly (4)

361345-001
4
Frame Array
350629-001

JBL Label
955-00154-00

Front Hinge Block (4)

339668-004
Screw (16)
856-00013-40
3/8-16 x 2-1/2
HEX,CAP,
BLK ZINC,
MCA

Front Hinge Block (4)

339668-004
Bolt (16)
856-00013-40
3/8-16 x 2 1/2
HEX,CAP,
BLK ZINC, MCA

Nut (16)
836-36113-00
3/8-16
Nylon Lock, BLK
ZINC, MCAS, RT

JBL VT4887-SF

Washer (32)
846-00410-08
3/8 x .08
FLTPL,EX DT,
BLK ZINC,CS

10-02

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ARRAY FRAME ASSEMBLY

Pin, Ball Locking Assembly (4)

361345-001
4
Washer (32)
846-00410-08
3/8 x .08
FLTPL, EX DT,
BLK, ZINC, CS

Screws (4)
804-31110-08
10-32 x 1/2
TRUSS,PH,BLK
ZINC,LCS

Nut (16)
836-36113-00
3/8-16
Nylon Lock,
BLK ZINC
MCAS, RT

JBL Label
955-00154-00

Screws (16)
856-00013-48
3/8-16 x 3
HEX, CAP, BLK ZINC, MCA
Frame Array
350361-002

JBL VT4887-AF

Front Hinge Block (4)

339668-004

10-02