OWNER`S MANUAL 1.0
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1. 1 9Ohz LP 2 130hz LP 3 Cardioid 4 Polarity Reverse AC POWER INPUT Powercon Powercon Powercon Powercon INPUT VOLTAGE 100 250 Auto 100 250 Auto 100 250 Auto 100 250 Auto AC POWER CONSUMPTION 1 8 POWER 110 220 AMPS 1 2 0 6 1 2 0 6 3 2 1 6 5 5 2 9 MATERIAL Void Free Baltic Birch Void Free Baltic Birch Void Free Baltic Birch Void Free Baltic Birch FINISH High Impact EXL Polyeura High Impact EXL Polyeura High Impact EXL Polyeura High Impact EXL Polyeura GRILL 12 gauge powder coated steel 12 gauge powder coated steel 12 gauge powder coated steel 12 gauge powder coated steel RIGGING M8 Rigging Points M8 Rigging Points Optional n a DIMENSIONS DXWXH MM 250 x 240 x 460 340 x 355 x 725 765 x 575 x 585 765 x 990 x 585 DIMENSIONS DXWXH INCH 9 8 x 9 5 x 18 1 13 4 x 13 9 x 28 5 30 1 x 22 6 x 23 1 30 1 x 38 9 x 23 1 WEIGHT LB 28 2 55 3 120 3 205 1 WEIGHT KG 12 8 25 1 54 7 93 2 TABLE 2 Klarity family Specifications NOTES 2 Max SPL 1w 1m with 4db crest factor pink noise KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 14 WWW PKSOUND CA ACCESSORIES Contact PK sound or see your PK dealer for the following accessories ACCESSORY PART NUMBER Padded fabric cover for Klarity 8 KLARITY8CVR Padded fabric cover for Klarity 12 KLARITY12CVR Padded fabric cover for Klarity 18 KLARITY18CVR Padded fabric cover f2. 4 pi KLARITY a BALANCED INPUT OUTPUT The input has a female XLR 3 pin connector that accepts a balanced or unbalanced mic or line level signal When connecting a balanced signal make sure you follow the AES Audio Engineering Society standards XLR CONNECTOR Shield ground pin 1 Hot pin 2 Cold pin 3 There is also a male XL FIGURE 4 XLR pin out R through connector in parallel with the female connector wh more than one Klarity cabinet to the same audio source Simply plug the source XL connector on the first cabinet then patch the male output to the next cabinet s female connector and so on This makes it possible to daisy chain multiple cabinets to the same audio source Since microphones have a higher output impedance you should limit daisy chaining to two cabinets ich you can use to connect R cable to the female input KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 WWW PKSOUND CA 2 STATUS LEDS LIMIT Should the limiting system be engaged due to overdriving the cabinet this led vvill be lit indicating that a limiter is on for the loudspeaker s protection The audible effect of the limiting system is a lowering of overall output level To preserve the excellent sound quality that this cabinet is capable of reduce the input signal or the volume gain knob slightly until this led is no longer lit TEMP When the amplifier temperat
3. The DSP has a 90 Hz high pass filter so that frequencies above Is an advanced feature for using groups of three or multiples of three subwoofers 90 HZ 90 Hz are reproduced by the CARDIOID i r p i loudspeaker Use this setting when in a cardioid arrangement with other low frequency bass reinforcement Klarity subs is present i e a subwoofer Reverses the polarity of the sub Since The DSP has a slight boost in the room acoustics play a crucial role in the human vocal frequency range use overall performance of low frequency VOCAL this DSP preset when you are using bass reinforcement use this feature in the cabinet for Public Address addition with experimenting with room ot POL REV A applications placement to achieve the best sound possible when the subwoofer cabinet The Input sensitivity galny of the isn t placed properly the bass can sound A P AVIY gal muddy and indistinct Make sure all amplifier has been boosted in 4 ihe DSP for use MI microDone subwoofers are set to the same polarity MIC LEVEL NOTE 1 I P level signals use this preset vvhen connecting a microphone directly to the loudspeaker KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 WWW PKSOUND CA SOME NOTES REGARDING CARDIOID SUB ARRANGEMENTS The cardioid DSP preset enables the combination of three or multiples of three Klarity subwoofers to provide exceptional directivity at low frequencies When setting up an audio system there will be situations where a cardioid
4. how long an implied warranty lasts so the above may not apply to you KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 13 WWW PKSOUND CA SPECIFICATIONS RLARITY 8 RLARITY 12 RLARITY 18 RLARITY 218 PURPOSE 8 2 way Trapezoidal 2 2 way Multipurpose 18 Subwoofer Dual 18 Subwoofer LOW FREQUENCY 8 Cone Transducer 12 Cone Transducer 18 Cone Transducer 2 x 18 Cone Transducer HIGH FREQUENCY 1 75 Titanium Compression Driver 1 75 Titanium Compression Driver n a n a AMPLIFIER 700 watt Class D 700 watt Class D 1000 watt Class D 1800 watt Class D er as 5Ohz 20khz 45hz 20khz 30hz 150hz 30hz 150hz EEES 65hz 18khz 55hz 18khz 36hz 130hz 36hz 130hz MAXIMUM SPL NOTE 2 129db 132db 132db 135 5db HF COVERAGE PATTERN HXV 90 x60 Rotatable 90 x60 Rotatable AUDIO INPUT Balanced XLR Balanced XLR Balanced XLR Balanced XLR AUDIO THROUGH Balanced XLR Balanced XLR Balanced XLR Balanced XLR TRANSDUCER PROTECTION Thermal amp Excursion Limiting Thermal amp Excursion Limiting Thermal amp Excursion Limiting Thermal amp Excursion Limiting AMPLIFIER COOLING Temperature controlled fan DSP PRESETS 1 Full Range 2 9Ohz High Pass 3 Vocal 4 Mic Level Input 1 Full Range 2 9Ohz High Pass 3 Vocal 4 Mic Level Input 1 9Ohz LP 2 130hz LP 3 Cardioid 4 Reverse Polarity
5. subwoofer arrangement can be useful Since subwoofers radiate sound in all directions there can be situations where there is too much bass on stage A cardioid subwoofer arrangement can be used to radiate as little energy as possible toward the rear of the subwoofers Below is an idealized example of the energy distribution using a cardioid subwoofer arrangement TSF kai FIGURE 5 Idealized polar plot of cardioid output from subwoofers FIGURE 6 Possible subwoofer configurations for cardioid DSP preset Situations where one would want to consider using a cardioid subwoofer arrangement include e When there is a wall behind the subs the reflected wave from the back wall will arrive at a different time than the front wave resulting in a phase difference between them which can cause destructive low frequency interference e When there is a band playing that doesn t want too much bass on stage Also using a cardioid output can often help increase the maximum microphone gain before feedback occurs e When there is a monitor sound person one can make their job easier by removing subwoofer frequencies which can mask instruments on stage To optimally arrange the Klarity subwoofers in a cardioid arrangement you will need three cabinets or multiples of three they should be placed in the following orientations fig 6 If you want to place them in a different arrangement do not use this DSP setting and use
6. ANT OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 US OFFICE 416 845 0132 580 Eccles Ave S San Francisco CA USA 94080 CANADIAN OFFICE 403 452 6004 511 36 Ave SE Calgary AB Canada T2G1VV5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PR Sound Loves you Safety Precautions Declaration of Conformity CSA Compliance Notice Installation Precautions Regarding Installation Location Mounting or Suspending Loudspeaker Care and Cleaning Operation AC Power System Power Sequencing Operating Temperature Input Connection Plate Some Notes Regarding Cardioid Sub Arrangements Warranty Specifications Accessories O O O O WON DD WH KRW N na KW NO KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 WWW PKSOUND CA PR SOUND LOVES YOU hank you for choosing the Klarity series of professional powered loudspeakers uilt by PK Sound Congratulations you are now the owner of some of the finest rofessional powered loudspeakers on the planet These cabinets are the culmination f significant research amp development into loudspeaker design and we are confident that they will provide you many years of reliable use O O Or 1 Please take the time to go over this owner s manual so you can understand all the features built into your Klarity loudspeaker and fully utilize their performance capabilities We stand behind our products so if you have any problems or questions please get in touch with support at PK Sound support pksound ca and we
7. SEQUENCING To prevent unwanted sounds from being produced by the system always observe the correct power on off sequence Always follow the rule of thumb Amplifiers are the last on and the first off Always ensure that the powered speaker system is the last thing you power up and the first thing you turn off when operating a complete PA Bring the output level of the mixer to zero while you turn on any sources such as CD players turntables mixers instruments and any outboard processing Then turn on subwoofers then the top boxes You are now ready to bring up the level control on the mixer If soeakers are daisy chained together turn off the last speaker in the chain first OPERATING TEMPERATURE The design of the amplifier is such that it is very efficient and as a result shouldn t get too hot In the rare event that it does get too hot it will shut down to protect itself The temp led will light to let you know A condition where this might occur is when it is operated in very high ambient temperature or when the heat sink on the back of the cabinet is in direct sunlight Always ensure adequate cooling and appropriate shade When its temperature has returned to within its operating temperature range it will turn back on KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 9 WWW PKSOUND CA INPUT CONNECTION PLATE FIGURE 3 Input plate Last TEMP d SIGNAL READY 0H n e 130HZ 78 CARDIOID 4 6 POL a PROGRAM SELECT
8. an external processor to achieve the desired results When setup in a cardiod arrangement the forward facing two subwoofers should be in standard 90 hz high pass mode Program 1 and the rear facing subwoofer should be set to Cardiod mode Program 3 KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 12 WWW PKSOUND CA WARRANTY PK SOUND 2 YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY Dear Customer Thank you for choosing PK Sound This is an important document Attach your bill of sale to this warranty document and keep it in a safe place Your bill of sale is your warranty The PK Sound warranty remains in effect for two years from the date of the first consumer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY The PK Sound warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners provided the PK Sound product was purchased from an authorized dealer in Canada or the United States A copy of the original dated bill of sale must be presented whenever warranty service is required WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Except as specified below the PK Sound warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship The following are not covered damage caused by accident misuse abuse product modification or neglect inclement weather including water and excessive exposure to the elements damage occurring during shipment damage resulting from the performance of repairs by someone not authorized by PK Sound damage caused by the installation of parts t
9. er does not fall Install this loudspeaker as far as possible from radio tuners and TV sets A loudspeaker installed in close proximity to such equipment may cause noise or degradation of the picture If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio signal or television picture which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the loudspeaker and the receiver or television Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 6 WWW PKSOUND CA Sides Sides Klarity 12 Back Top 80 1 Sides Sides Back Klarity 18S Klarity 215 FIGURE 1 Rigging Points on Klarity Cabinets MOUNTING OR SUSPENDING LOUDSPEAKERS DANGER Mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury when not done correctly This work should be done by qualified persons following safe rigging practices in accordance with and in compliance with all federal and local regulations governing such work WARNING Never attempt t
10. hat do not conform to PK Sound specifications any claims based on misrepresentations by the seller products sold on an as is or final sale basis the cost of installing removing or reinstalling the unit PK Sound s liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our option of any defective product and shall not include incidental or consequential damages PK Sound reserves the right to replace a discontinued model with a comparable model Any replacement units or parts may be new or rebuilt NOTE Repair of our product must be done by an authorized dealer or service center Unauthorized repair will void the warranty and is done at the risk of the consumer TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE If you require warranty service please contact your dealer for assistance with repair or replacement DO NOT RETURN PRODUCTS TO THE PK SOUND FACTORY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION THEY WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED You are responsible for transporting your product for repair or replacement PK Sound will pay reasonable return charges for delivery to any location in Canada the continental United States Alaska or Hawaii if the repair or replacement is covered under the warranty This warranty provides the purchaser with specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from country to country and from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
11. in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures zs ECTIVE 2006 95 EEC LV pursuant This equipment has been tested and found to comply by Notified Body D to the audio apparatus safety requirements Standard EN 60065 The Klarity subwoofers 18 218 have been tested and found to comply by Competent Body Directive 89 336 EEC EMC pursuant to the product family standard for audio professional use E E UI 5103 1 and EN 55103 2 standard with the limits for El and E2 electromagnetic environment EN61000 3 2 O00 3 3 O This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interferences in vvhich case the user may be required to take adequate measures This equipment has been tested and found to comply by Notified Body 0715 Directive 73 23 EEC LV pursuant to the audio apparatus safety requirements Standard EN 60065 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential situation This equipment generates uses and can radiate electromagnetic energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this loudspeaker does cause harmful interference to radio or television signals which can be determined by turning the loudspeaker off and on the
12. l power cord is frayed or damaged Contact PK Sound or your dealer for a replacement Do not defeat the third grounding prong on the grounding type plug It is provided for your safety f the plug does not fit into your receptacle consult an electrician Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plug and where the cable exits the loudspeaker at the povverCON connecter Do not cover the amplifier heat sink The performance may be affected Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices that produce heat When flying or suspending the cabinet use only the attachment points and accessories specified by PK Sound Do not use in high moisture environments humidity and moisture can damage the speaker cones and surrounds and over time can cause corrosion on electrical contacts All repairs amp service must be performed by a certified PK Sound repair technician KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 5 WWW PKSOUND CA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Rlarity 8 and 12 have been tested and found to comply by notified body DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EEC EMC pursuant to the product family standard for audio professional use EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 standard with the limits for El and E2 electromagnetic environment EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
13. o suspend the cabinets by their handles use the rigging points only See the figures above for the proper rigging points in each cabinet Contact PK Sound or see your dealer for the appropriate rigging kit for your cabinet Consult a professional rigger or structural engineer prior to suspending loudspeakers from a structure You must know the working load limits and determine the mounting or suspension method that meets static dynamic and shock load requirements CAUTION The user assumes all responsibility and liability for the proper design installation and use of any rigging or mounting system for Klarity loudspeakers Please note that only one cabinet can be suspended from the rigging points no additional cabinets may be suspended beneath it KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 7 WWW PKSOUND CA CARE AND CLEANING The Klarity family of loudspeakers is coated with a tour proven thick Poly Eura coating It may be cleaned with a mild soapy damp microfiber cloth and wiped down finally with a dry cloth To reduce the risk of electrical shock ensure the system in unplugged from AC power before cleaning To clean dust off the soeaker cone you can use a can of compressed air such as commercial air dusters Do not blow dust into the horn flare it may damage the high frequency compression driver KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 8 WWW PKSOUND CA OPERATION AC POVVER The Klarity family of loudspeaker
14. or Klarity 218 KLARITY218CVR Castor kit for Klarity Subwoofers K Wheels K amp M Heavy duty telescopic speaker pole 21366 BLACK K amp M 2 x tripod stand with carry bag 21451 BLACK Rigging kit M8RIGGINGBOLTS Rlarity 12 K amp M wall mount 24110 BLACK Klarity 8 K amp M wall mount 24481 BLACK IN CANADA AND USA e For sales and accessories please contact the sales department at sales pksound ca e For warranty repair service information or technical assistance contact technical support at support pksound ca KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 15 WWW PKSOUND CA
15. s use Neutrik s PowerCON connectors for AC power connection The powerCON is a locking AC equipment connector with contacts for line neutral and a pre mating ground contact It replaces the standard IEC AC power connector with a very rugged solution in combination with a locking device to guarantee a safe and reliable power connection The locking tab prevents the AC power from accidently becoming disconnected The grey colored receptacle can be used as a power out connection to daisy chain to another Klarity series cabinet To connect match the keyways with the receptacle push it all the way in and twist until you hear the locking click letting you know that the connecter is mated to the receptacle Similarly to disconnect pull the locking tab towards you twist and pull until the connecter is out of its receptacle Before plugging in the Klarity soeaker systems into an outlet verify that it is able to provide the appropriate voltage and current as required by the speaker A robust AC supply is necessary for maximum performance if it is too weak the bass performance may be affected and if it sags too much brown out the system may self mute to protect itself As soon as the appropriate AC supply is restored it will continue to operate Plugging multiple systems into the same outlet and using long extension cable runs can affect the AC supply to the system FIGURE 2 PowerCON connectors SYSTEM POWER
16. upon one another When stacking lock them together by mating the small slots on the top of the bottom cabinet with the rubber feet of the cabinet above it There is an option available when ordering the Klarity 18 sub to have dedicated rigging points installed so that it may be suspended PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION LOCATION The Rlarity series of loudspeakers are not intended for use in high moisture environments Install the loudspeaker in a ventilated area where it will not be directly exposed to high temperature or humidity Moisture can damage the speaker cones and surround and over time can cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts Do not install the amplifier in a location that is exposed to direct rays of the sun or near to hot appliances or radiators Placing and using the loudspeaker for long periods on heat generating sources will affect performance and can adversely affect the operation and internal components Keep loudspeakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight The speaker driver suspension can permanently dry out and finished surfaces may be degraded by long term exposure to ultra violet UV light Installation of the loudspeaker in a damp or dusty environment may result in malfunction or accident The Klarity family of soeakers can generate significant kinetic energy due to its acoustical output When placed on a slippery surface the soeaker may move Precautions should be taken so that the soeak
17. ure is lt 80 C the led is not active e When the temperature is gt 80 C the led will blink slowly e When the temperature is gt 85 C the led will blink fast e When the temperature is gt 90 C the led will be on steady and the output of amplifier will shut down to preserve the loudspeaker SIGNAL READY Indicates if the loudspeaker is seeing an audio signal Indicates that the loudspeaker is powered and will reproduce an audio signal input 3 GAIN ADJUSTMENT use this rotary knob to set the output volume of the loudspeaker Note that if the limit status led is lit reduce the volume using this knob or reduce the signal level from the audio source 4 PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON The Klarity series of loudspeakers have an advanced DSP with four individual presets that can be used to ailor the sound Digital Signal Processor for particular applications MID HIGH CABINETS KLARITY 8 KLARITY 12 SUBWOOFER CABINETS KLARITY 18 KLARITY 218 NOTE 1 Mic level program only to be used with microphone input DSP PRESET RESULTS DSP PRESET RESULTS Reproduces the full audio input 90 HZ Has a low pass filter at 90 Hz with a roll signal use this preset when no off of 24 dB octave FULL RANGE additional low frequency bass reinforcement is present i e a subwoofer 130 HZ Has a low pass filter set to 130 Hz with a roll off 24 dB octave
18. user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by increasing the separation between the loudspeaker and the equipment See Installation section for more information KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 4 WWW PKSOUND CA CSA COMPLIANCE NOTICE CSA CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE NUMBER 2361014 CSA certification applies to amplifier module only CSA certified to operate only at 120 Vac in Canada A Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 No 60065 03 C US ANSI UL 60065 2007 The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown with adjacent indicator C US MODEL RATED Klarity 8 115V 50 60 Hz 2 6 A Klarity 12 115V 50 60 Hz 2 6 A CSA CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE NUMBER 1807695 CSA certification applies to amplifier module only CSA certified to operate only at 120 Vac in Canada A Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 No 60065 03 C US ANSI UL 60065 2007 The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown with adjacent indicator C US MODEL RATED Klarity 18 115V 50 60Hz 2 6A Rlarity 218 115V 50 60 Hz 5 5A KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 5 VVVVVV PRSOUND CA INSTALLATION Each Klarity mid high frequency cabinet is designed to sit on the ground stage top of a subwoofer enclosure be suspended or pole mounted on a 35 mm diameter loudspeaker support pole or tripod speaker stand The subwoofer cabinets are designed to sit on a floor stage or stacked
19. will take care of you our valued customers KLARITY 8 KLARITY 12 KLARITY 18 KLARITY 218 KLARITY OWNER S MANUAL 1 0 2 WWW PKSOUND CA SAFEIY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the amplifier No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Do not use this apparatus near water SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This loudspeaker has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards In order to maintain the safeguards observe the following instructions for its installation use and servicing This device must be powered exclusively by earth connected ground mains sockets in electrical distribution networks compliant to federal and provincial state standards Before powering the loudspeaker verify that the amplifier is supplied with the correct rated Voltage Verify that the AC power mains connection is capable of satisfying the power ratings of this device Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit Do not use this unit if the Electrica
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