USER'S MANUAL KF12
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1. KF12 as text at info k array com USER S MANUAL pag 13 ENGLISH The contents of this manual are fornished for informational purpose only Hp Sound Equipment s r l assumes no responsability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Hp Sound Equipment s r l reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice www k array com by HP Sound Equipment srt Viale Roma 7 i 50037 San Piero a Sieve Firenze Italy tel 39 055 8487222 fax 39 055 8487238 e mail info k array com www k array com2. REMOTE RS485 DSP 6 1 Cloner function amp preset systems It is possible to clone the entire presets bank from Speaker to Speaker without any PC connected We will call SpeakerA the one with the presets bank that you want clone and SpeakerB the one that will be upgraded Set the SpeakerA on ID 99 will appear CLONER on the display Keep SpeakerB on any ID number between 10 and 90 Turn off both the speakers and connect by a RJ45 8 poles cable Turn on the SpeakerB and after the SpeakerA SpeakerA will start to clone on the display will appear a cont down 00 15 01 15 etc Wait till 20 seconds after 15 15 Change the ID of the SpeakerA to any other ID and turn off both Speakers Turning on the SpeakerA check that it is on mode 16x16 and NOT 4x4 If SpeakerA is in mode 4x4 just turn off the speaker and keep press the Preset button during the turning on The preset are cloned to the SpeakerB USER S MANUAL pag 06 ENGLISH 7 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 1 Toconnectthe K array modules toa PC itis needed a RS485 USB adapter we recommend the K USB adapter pic 1 K USB USB to RS485 adapter Connectthe K usbtoaPC and install the drivers required included inthe CD ROM Operating systems Win98 98SE Me 2000 XP Vista Minimum requirements CPU 300 MHz RAM 128 Mb Recommended requirements RAM 512 Mb 2 Installthe K array control software from installer in the CD ROM 2 1 Startthe Karray_manager_V2 from Windows St
3. USER S MANUAL REV A KF12 USER S MANUAL K array is the new voice that sings aloud outside the choir and whose performance is better than any other products Born on the road in the PA world where you get no discount you have to give your best as fast as you can often with a compressed budget K Array systems have been designed to give precise answers to precise needs Driven by new generation digital engines with power dimension weight ratios that are ten times better than any other professional products K arrays can deliver the full spectrum of musical styles with clarity power punch intelligibility and evenness across both volume levels and the frequency spectrum These systems can be remotely controlled and come with a sophisticated on board software allowing the user to shape their performance to taste and needs Inside K array systems you will find something that only we can offer the best in technology proudly conceived designed and produced in Italy If they were cars they would be Ferrari Don t agree to pay for a simple brand claim performance and don t believe those who maintain that these products are only for few people the only truth is that K array systems are unique but affordable and within everybody s reach HP Sound Equipment Ard at AV LC SY SYMBOLS RoHS COMPLIANT 2002 95 EC This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to Warning Dangerous Thisd
4. presets loaded PowerCon Input PowerCon parrallel Output MAX 14A USER S MANUAL ENGL ISH 5 PHYSICAL KF12 Visit www k array com for news about products presets and software KE12 KL18 KL1 amp KF12 13 Kg 46 5 cm 33 cm 46 5 cm 33 5 cm 17 Kg 33 cm USER S MANUAL pag 05 ENGLISH 6 DSP CONTROL amp REMOTE CONTROL A powerful DSP manages all the functions of the speakers Each system can store on board 16 preset that can be recalled pushing the PRESET button Once the preset will appear on the lower line of the display it will become automatically available after few seconds If you desire to set a preset as default you just need once selected it to keep pressed for five seconds the PRESET button After that this preset will automatically be recall each time you will switch on your module It is also possible to remote each module by an RS 485 serial port In order to remote your system you need to set each module on a different address so that in your chain no one module will have the same address Two rotary encoders allow you to set the desired address number that will appear on the top line of the display Using the remote control software itis possible to mute each system select a desired preset loaded on board or download anew preset pack Forremote control operation please refer to REMOTE CONTROLAND SOFTWARE MANUAL in the next pages PRESET keep pressed for preset lock
5. art Software Karray_manager_V2 kE Pihani ies Wersiun HPFY contro N aFfray contref 2 2 Click on NO when ask for demo mode start dk Array Manager ersion 2 0 2 l E iol x File System Settings Change coo Jo Say 2 3 Click on System Settings to configure which COM port use the COM port of K USB usually is the higher number If you don tfind youcan check it on windows control panel system hardware COM Port USER S MANUAL pag 07 ENGLISH 3 IDsetting On this bars you can see all the Pressing this button you can have a refresh of the modules connected modules connected in your net FROM PC ID X 10 Far Array Player Terain 20 2 Rie iD X 1 lis testa Ss EJ PRESET keep pressed Crary PE PRESET IN USE E 7 J E lt ogi n PRESET SELECTOR gt 2 oi Ll awe Lhe pa 4 Single module control This frame describes the state of all the loudspeakers on the net The colour of the little rectangles into this frame represents the status of the loudspeakers Each loudspeaker has three rectangles Here there is the meaning of the rectangle s colour Two rectangles ontop Both rectangles grey the loudspeaker is not present on the net Temperature rectangle red one module inside that loudspeaker is over temperature Temperature rectangle green all modules inside that loudspeaker have a good temperature Protection Fail rectangle red at least one module in
6. dicated remote control software allows to control the speakerfromPC Allthe KF 12 components are designed by K array R amp D department and custom made under K array control quality system 3 VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS KA 10 operates safely and without audio discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within either of two operating windows 95 125 voltage selectoron115V or195 250 V voltage selectoron230V at50or60 Hz 115 230 gt E KAN Agana aa ee gt 5 HEN 290V SETTING The device is default set to be connected to 230 V AC Power To use the device ona 115 VAC Power you need before connecting it to move the voltage selector s cover justloosening the two screws and to choose the correct use voltage by the red switch Be sure that both voltage set on the selector and AC Power have the same value Always close the voltage selector s cover before connecting the device toAC Power Change the label that points out thecorrectvoltageinuse CAUTION Connecting a 115V system ona 230V AC Power causes heavy damages tothe device and serious riskforusers USER S MANUAL ENGL ISH 4 AMPLIFIER PANEL Balanced XLR Input pad level In Out parallel nput pad leve Ground lift switch Preset change button Keep it pressed 10sec to store preset as default RS485 connection for remote control ID number for remote control Preset loaded Speakon power output For KL18 passive subwoofer with S
7. evice complies with important operating and maintenance istructions in voltages risck of electric Restriction of Hazardous the accompanying literature Read the manual schock Substances Directive X d Separate collection of electrical and electronic The item meets all the This symbol alerts the devices i essential Health and user to the presence of For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical Safety requirements of ees ane about and Electronic Equipment WEEE please refer to the revelant European product s use and the website at Directives maintenance www scanning datalogic com 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN CAUTION AN e To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the amplifier from the AC mains before installing audio cable Reconnect the powercordonlyaftermakingallsignalconnections e Connectthe amplifier to a two pole three wire grounding mains receptacle The receptacle must be connected to afuseor circuit breaker Connection to any othertype of receptacle posesashockhazardand may violate localelectricalcodes Donotinstallthe amplifier inwetorhumidlocations without using weather protection Donotallowwaterorany foreign objectto getinside the amplifier Donot putobjects containing liquid on ornear the unit e Toreduce the risk of overheating the amplifier avoid exposing itto direct sunlight Do notinstall the unit near heat emitting appliances suchas aroomheate
8. p ID_33 Preset z d 1G A eee eet ID 44 larl al Oss0pare 2 nd at 1 30am ange Canga KA EA amplies eng 04 ne KH1S5 ange Crance fay 9 Exit option When you choose to exit from the software will appear an alert window that alert you about Unmuting all the modules connected this is important because the Mute function is controlled only by software 10 Save and Load Itis possible to save the speakers configuration for Mute and Preset Groups just Save a CONF file Itis possible to use XLR adapters for connections here below the connection schematic brown white orange green white green 1 2 B 4 5 6 7 8 white blue blue WWNN USER S MANUAL 2 ENGL ISH 8 TECHNICAL DATA Speakers power handling Max power Impedance Frequency range SPL 1W 1mt Maximum SPL Horizontal Vertical Type Frequency Low Mid frequency High frequency Connectors Wiring Connector Connectors Connectors Type Power Protection Operating range l nom Minimum operation voltage Maximum operation voltage Max continuous and burst current Dimensions Weight USER S MANUAL 97 dB low 101 dB high 2 127 dB continuous 133 dB peak Crossover DSP controlled 1 2 KHz Transducers 1 x 12 Neodymium speakers with 3 voice coil 1 x 1 Neodymium coaxial compression dri
9. rorstove Nonaked flame sources suchlike lighted candles should be placed onthe device e The amplifier should be placed so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation Forexample the appliance should notbe situated ona bed carpet orsimilarsurface that may create an obstacle forthe ventilation openings e This amplifier contains potentially hazardous voltages Do not attempt to disassemble the unit The unit contains no user serviceable parts Repairs should be performed only by factory trained service personnel Besurethatboth voltage setby the selectoronthe device andAC Power have the same value USER S MANUAL pag 02 ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION The KF 12 is a self powered 2 way fullrange coaxial speaker In its ultra compact sizes it has an incredible reserve of power thatensures very high pressure ona wide 3D coverage maintaining the sound quality constant The KF12isidealformedium throw applications like theaters concert halls churches The KF12 is designed to easily integrate with KL18 ultralight subwoofer using the Sub power Out onthe KF 12 The KF12 uses one 12 inches cone drivers for low mid frequencies with 3 voice coil powered by one power amplifier channels The mid high frequencies section uses one 3 voice coil compression drivers The coaxial mounting system ensure acoherentfrequency response onallthe 70 x 70 frontarea The transducers of KF12 are driven by an internal DSP module a de
10. side that loudspeaker isin protection Temperature rectangle green all modules inside that loudspeaker are working properly Temperature rectangle black if this rectangle is black it means that the loudspeaker is notresponding The main causes ofthis malfunction are loss of power supply and loss of serial connection between the hub and the loudspeaker Check the hardware If ef Loudspecker 15 details aa this rectangle is black will be black also the Protection Fail Protection Fail rectangle black see i above Module status panel Bees Preset slots on the The remaining rectangle Is related to the mute function if red the related loudspeaker isin mute status USER S MANUAL ENGL ISH E Array Manager Yersion 2 0 2 l i t 10 Ale System f eE MH150 Preset names you can change it se Store the active preset to default fromthe area on the right when restart the module faa Rimware a s q_ Model kaan Mute Module Select the preset number write Module details the name maximum 5 characters press the Send With this button you can load presets from PC to the button module you have to press choose the slot that you want use and select the EQS file that you want to load 5 Mute groups On the Mute Groups window you can manage the modules Mute as groups up to 4 different 5 1 Choose the modules from the list onthe right Press the right arro
11. vers with 3 voice Coil Audio Input male female parallel 3 pin balanced XLR Pint ground Pin2 hot Pin3 cold Power Audio Output Remote control Input Power Input 2 x PowerCon IN OUT 210 240 Vac 50Hz default 100 120 Vac 60Hz selectable 5 5A 115 Vac 3 6A 230 Vac 95 Vac 195 Vac 125 Vac 205 Vac Default 12A gt 10 sec 24A lt 1 sec Selectable 20A gt 10 sec 40A lt 1sec Physical 32 5 x 33 5 x 33 8 cm 12 91 x 13 19 x 13 31 11 8 Kg 26 01 Ibs DISPERSION GRAPHS 8 KHz 4 KHz 1 KHz 500 Hz 250 Hz back J back 180 j o front front front botton back back 1 80 front botton CE Notes for data 1 Maximum RMS applicable power for a musical signal the reference signal is the one proposed by EIAJ standard 2 Measured 4 mt then scaled 1 mt 3 Amplifier wattage rating is based on the maximum unclipped burst sine wavwwe 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 ENGLISH 9 PRESETS 1 To enable Speakon output just select a preset with S suffix ClearS LiveS etc To upload new presets on the KF 12 it s needed the K USB interface To have news about new presets just send an e mail with
12. w of the group that you prefer to add the modules Pak array Manager ersian zy H E slol zl Fie Syse F MuteGroup JM OFF kA amplifier dH OFF 5 2 Itis possible to assign names tothe groups just writing in the fields USER S MANUAL pag 09 ENGLISH 6 Preset groups On the Preset Groups window you can manage the modules Presets as groups up to 4 different 6 1 Choose the modules from the list on the right Press the rightarrow of the group that you prefer to add the modules Select the number of the preset you wantto choose after press Change button MK Array Manager Yersion Z U miimi x File Systom PrezetGroup ID_33 Preset_ aI 1 eee Oe er en ID_ 44 ange Cance KA EA amplies T ange Crance 6 2 Itis possible to assign names to the groups just writing inthe fields TAK Array Manager Yersion 2 U2 S lOl XI File Syskom 7 PFrezetGroup ID_33 Preset a d ME ETE eee eat ID_44 5 larl al S S0prri z nd at 1 30am ange Cange KA EA amplies T wange Crance 7 Texteditor Itis available a text editor onthe software itcan manages RTF files USER S MANUAL ENGL ISH 8 Master Mute control Itis possible to Mute all the modules connected just pressing Master Mute button To protect from accidental pressing of this button you will need to Unlock by pressing the Unlock button below it TAK Array Manager Yersion 2 U2 miimi File Syskom 7 PrezetGrou
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