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1. KN10S KNG USER MANUAL english version SYMBOLS A C RoHS COMPLIANT 2002 95 EC K array declares that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations Before putting the device into operation please observe the respect ive count ry specific regulations WEEE Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Read the manual Warning Dangerous voltages RISK of electric schock This symbol alerts the user to the presence of recommendations about product s use and maintenance This device complies with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive II CONTENTS SYMBOLS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 APPLICATIONS 3 KEY FEATURES 4 UNPACKING 5 WARRANTY 6 SAFETY 7 PHYSICAL 8 AMPLIFIER 8 1 AC POWER CONNECTOR 8 2 VOLTAGE REQUIREMENT 8 3 CURRENT REQUIREMENT 8 4 REAR PANEL 8 5 POWER CONNECTORS WIRING 8 6 AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS WIRING 8 7 AMPLIFICATION AND PROTECTION CIRCUITRY 8 8 DSP 9 SERVICE 10 DISPERSION GRAPHS 11 KN6 TECHNICAL DETAILS 12 KN10 TECHNICAL DETAILS CONN W 10 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 18 19 20 21 KN6 KN10S 1 INTRODUCTION KN6 and KN10S are stainless steel self powe2. ange 10 sec to store 9 Indicator of clip limiter 4 Audio INPUT 10 Audio Input level PAD 5 Parallel audio OUTPUT 11 12 13 14 Preset in use rev A 13 KN6 KN10S 14 8 5 POWER CONNECTORS WIRING The KN6 KN10S s amplifiers receives DC power from the 3 pin blue PowerCon connector on their back panel The white PowerCon connector is a parallel OUTPUT for supplying power to other devices max 16A supported When AC power is applied to the speaker the auto range power supply selects automatically the correct operating voltage For creating your power cables please use the following wiring diagrams brown hot blue neutral yellow green earth ground 8 6 AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS WIRING The Audio section includes a female balanced XLR connector and a male XLR connector wired in parallel Thanks to these connectors it is possible to feed a module and to send the same signal to another one through the LINK connector It is possible to connect till 30 different modules in parallel on the same balanced line with a source of 600 ohm output impedance A Level Control potentiometer PAD allows different set levels For creating your signal cables please use the following wiring diagrams XLR connector INPUT PARALLEL OUTPUT grd cold cold rev A KN6 KN10S 8 7 AMPLIFICATION AND PROTECTION CIRCUITRY The KN6 and KN10S are powered by the a multi channel high power digital amplifier KN6 2
3. ions Weight 2x250 3x20 w t9 2x500 3x40 wi 2x40 3x160 45Hz 19 KHz 3dB preset dependent 125 dB continuous 131 dB peak Coverage in horizontal position selectable from 10 to 130 Crossover DSP controlled 1 8 KHz minimum preset dependent Transducers 2 x 6 Neodymium speakers with 2 5 voice coil 3x 0 5 Neodymium compression driver with 1 voice coil Audio Input male female parallel 3 pin balanced XLR PIN1 ground PIN2 hot PIN3 cold hot Power Input 1x3 PowerCon Amp rs 2 x 250W class D amplifier channel DSP controlled 2x20W class amplifier channel 350 350 Watt 2x40 Watt Dynamic limiter over current over temp short circuits 85 270 Vac 50 60Hz autorange 96 dB low 104 dB high 140VA gt 10 sec 700VA 1 sec autorange Physical 19 x 50 5 x 17 5 7 48 x 19 88 x 6 89 9 Kg 19 84 Ibs Notes for data 1 Amplifier wattage rating is based on the maximum unclipped burst sine wave RMS voltage that the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance New materials and design are introduced into existing products without previous notice Present systems may differ in some respects from those presented in this brochure rev A KN6 KN10S 12 KN10 TECHNICAL DETAILS Power handling 2 250 ws Coverage Crossover Type DSP controlled Frequency 150 Hz minimum preset dependent Transducers Low Mid freque
4. m pole adapter Unique performance to size ratio 4 UNPACKING Each K array loudspeaker is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory Carefully inspect the shipping carton then examine and test your new loudspeaker If you find any damage immediately notify the shipping company Only the consignee may institute a claim stages in the system s electronic equipment 5 WARRANTY K array systems are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship over a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase During the warranty period K array will at it s discretion either repair or replace products which prove to be defective provided that the product is returned in its original packaging shipping prepaid to an authorized K array service agent or distributor K array cannot be held responsible for defects caused by unauthorized modifications improper use negligence exposure to inclement weather conditions act of God or accident or any use of this product that is not in accordance with the instructions provided by K array K array is not liable for consequential damages This warranty is exclusive and no other warranty is expressed or implied This warranty does not affect your statutory rights 8 rev A KN6 KN10S 6 SAFETY rev A WARNING It is important that loudspeaker systems are used in a safe manner Professional loudspeakers are capable of producing extremel
5. ncy 2 10 Neodymium speakers with Audio Input Connectors male female parallel 3 pin balanced XLR Wiring PIN1 ground PIN2 hot PIN3 cold Power Input Type 1 module class D DSP controlled Power woofer 350 350 Watt Protection Dynamic limiter over current over temp short circuits Operating range 85 270 Vac 50 60Hz autorange Max continuous and bursticurreat 140VA gt 10 sec 700VA 1 sec autorange Physical Dimensions 50 5 x 33 5 x 28 cm 19 88 x 13 19 x 11 02 Weight 17 Kg 37 48 Ibs Notes for data 1 Amplifier wattage rating is based on the maximum unclipped burst sine wave RMS voltage that the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance New materials and design are introduced into existing products without previous notice Present systems may differ in some respects from those presented in this brochure rev A 21 KN6 KN10S APPROVAL CE standards and regulations Before putting the device into operation K array declares that this device is in compliance with the applicable C please observe the respect ive count ry specific regulations WEEE Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purpose only Hp Sound Equipment s r l assumes no responsability for any errors or inaccuracies thatma
6. rect voltage value KN6 KN10S T PHYSICAL KN6 weight 9 kg 19 84 Ibs 50 5 cm 19 88 10 rev A KN6 KN10S weight 17 kg 37 48 lbs 33 5 cm 13 19 rev A 11 KN6 KN10S 8 AMPLIFIER 12 8 1 AC POWER CONNECTOR The amplifier module and the rest of the audio equipment connected to it mixing consoles processors etc must be connected to the AC power distribution in a proper way preserving AC line polarity and connecting earth ground such that all grounding points are connected to a single node or common point using the same cable gauge as the neutral and line s cables Bad grounding connections between speakers and the rest of the audio system may produce noise hum and or serious damage to the input output stages in the system s electronic equipment Before applying AC to any K array self powered speaker be sure that the voltage potential difference between neutral and earth ground is less than 5 VAC 8 2 VOLTAGE REQUIREMENT KN6 KN10S operates safely and without audio discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within a operating window from 90 V to 260 V Check the voltage before connecting the amplifier to the AC power A higher voltage could seriously damage the device A 8 3 CURRENT REQUIREMENT The KN6 KN10S presents a dynamic load to the AC mains which causes the amount of current to fluctuate between quiet and loud operating levels Since different cables and circuit breakers heat up at
7. red 2 way full range speaker systems Tey are compact and powerful with multiple D class amplifier channels dedicated to each of their transducer elements KN6 has a wide 130 vertical coverage pattern and the ability to select the horizontal coverage from 10 to 130 making it usable as both a point source and as a line array element The system is ideal for medium throw applications in theatres concert halls houses of worship and AV installations KN6 uses two 6 Neodymium cone speakers with 2 5 voice coils for low mid frequencies The mid high frequency section employs three 1 voice coil Neodymium compression drivers The transducers are optimized with on board DSP pre sets KN6 is designed to easily integrate with KN10s selfpowered subwoofer The KN10s subwoofer module employs two 10 transducers with Neodymium magnet structure and suspensions engineered for maximum linear excursion All KN6 and KN10S components are designed by the K array R amp D department and custom made under the K array quality control system e Background music systems in restaurants and clubs High quality distributed systems for paging and music Exhibit audio for museum displays Space sensitive fill for theatres rev A 7 KN6 KN10S 3 KEY FEATURES Ultra strong stainless steel enclosure Forstand alone use or as line array element Flat amplitude and phase response e Selectable point line source emission e Self powered e Integrated 35m
8. t you to the service centre 2 If you are calling for service have the serial number s of the unit s at hand for refe rence Ask for Customer Service and be prepared to describe the problem clearly and completely 3 If the problem cannot be resolved over the phone you must return the unit for service 4 You will be given an RA Return Authorization number for job tracking Refer to this number on shipping materials and in all correspondence concerning the repair Shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser Any attempt to modify or replace components of the device will invalidate your warranty Service must be performed by an authorized K array service center Cleaning Clean the product enclosures using a soft dry cloth only Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not use any sprays near the product or allow liquids to spill into any openings 18 rev A KN6 KN10S 10 DISPERSION GRAPHS LS PA IN HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL KN6 WIDE mode rev A 19 11 KN6 TECHNICAL DETAILS Power handling Maximum amplifier power Impedance Operating frequency range SPL 1W 1mt Maximum SPL Horizontal Vertical Type Frequency Low Mid frequency High frequency Connectors Wiring Connectors Type Power woofer Power driver Protection Operating range Max continuous and burst current Dimens
9. varying rates it is essential to understand the types of current ratings and how they correspond to circuit breaker and cable specifications The maximum continuous RMS current is the maximum RMS current in a period of at least ten seconds It is used to calculate the temperature increase in cables which is used to select cables that conform to electrical code standards It is also used to select the cable size and gauge and the rating for slow reacting thermal breakers The maximum burst RMS current is the maximum RMS current in a period of ap proximately one second It is used to select the rating for magnetic breakers The maximum instantaneous peak current during burst is used to select the rating for fast reacting magnetic breakers rev A KN6 KN10S For best performance the AC Cable voltage drop should not exceed 1096 at 115V and 596 at 230V The minimum electrical service amperage required by a K array Skin system is the sum of their maximum continuous RMS current We recommend allowing an additional 3096 above the minimum amperage to prevent peak voltage drops at the service entry KN6 KN10S max continuous apparent power VA 140VA gt 10 sec 700VA 1 sec autorange 8 4 REAR PANEL 1 Power connector IN 6 Indicator of proper operating 2 Power connector OUT max 15A 7 Indicator of signal clip INPUT 3 Preset selector 8 Indicator of temperature protection press one to ch
10. x 250W class D amplifier channel 2 x 20W class A B amplifier channel KN10S 2 x 250W class D amplifier channel All the specific functions for the KN6 or KN10S such as crossovers frequency phase response and driver protection are determined by a DSP processor installed inside the amplifier The devices have three different type of audio signal limiter The Clip limiter the average Power limiter and the High Frequency limiter reduce the risk of damaging the components of the speakers A Peak Current Shut Down acts as output stage switching process inhibition that resets itself after 2 seconds The tripping point is at 35A A temperature protection acts reducing the output stage gain above temperature level of 85 temperature on output power devices proximity 8 8 DSP The internal DSP allows to choice between four different default presets KN10S EXT KN10S 150 Hz EXT rev A 15 KN6 KN10S KN6 narrow KN6 wide KN6 narrow MD KN6 wide MD LINE ARRAY Spot 10 POINT SOURCE Flood 130 rev A KN6 KN10S KN10S 12 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K KN10S EXT 12 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K KN10S 150Hz 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K KN10S 150Hz EXT rev A 17 KN6 KN10S 9 SERVICE To obtain service 1 Contact the official K array distributor in your country They will direc
11. y appear in this manual Hp Sound Equipment s r l reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice 22 rev A KN6 KN10S rev A 23 k array is a brand of HP Sound Equipment s r l Viale Roma 7 i 50037 San Piero a Sieve Firenze Italy tel 39 055 8487222 fax 39 0558487238 e mail info k array com www k array com 24 rev A
12. y high sound levels and should be used with care Hearing loss is cumulative and can result from levels above 90dB if people are exposed for an extended period Never stand close to loudspeakers driven at high level Suspending the system should only be done by qualified personnel following safe rigging practices Secure fixings to the building structure are vital Seek help from architects structural engineers or other specialists if in any doubt Do not operate the speaker for an extended period of time with the sound distorting This is an indication of malfunction which in turn can cause heat to generate and result in a fire Connect the power supply only to an appropriate power adapter Do not install the speaker in wet or humid locations without using weather protection Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside the speaker Do not put objects containing liquid on or near the unit To reduce the risk of overheating the amplifier avoid exposing it to direct sunlight Do not install the unit near heat emitting appliances such as a room heater or stove No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed near the device The speaker should be placed so that its location does not interfere with its proper cooling Do not attempt to disassemble the unit The unit contains no user serviceable parts Repairs should be performed only by factory trained service personnel Be sure that the adapter has the cor
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