SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance istructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual! Detailed Safety and Operation Instructions: All the operation instructions and safety should be read before the machine is operated. Follow instructions: All operation and user instructions should be followed by the user or the installer.
18 Maintenance of the system p. 19 Default speaker presets p. 20 Details & Accessories p. 21 Physical p. 21 KH4 Presets p. 22 KH15 Presets p. 23 KS4 Presets p. 24 Polar response p. 25 NOTES p. 26 USER'S MANUAL P.
1. INTRODUCTION K-array is the new voice that sings aloud, "outside the chorus", 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"...
5 VAC. 3. VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS The KH4 or KS4 operates safely and without audio discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within either of two operating windows: 95-125 or 195-250 V, at 50 or 60 Hz.
4. CURRENT REQUIREMENTS The KH4 or KS4 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 varying rates, it is essential to understand the types of current ratings and how they correspond to circuit breaker and cable specifications.
6. CONNECTIONS The KH4 or KS4 presents a 10k ohm balanced input impedance to a three-pin XLR connector with the following connectors: pin1 = Ground pin2 = Signal + pin3 = Signal - CAUTION Shorting an input connector pin to the case can form a ground loop and cause hum.
8. DSP CONTROL & REMOTE CONTROL KH4, KS4 and KH15 have a powerful DSP that 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.
9. DSP REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 1 . To connect the K-array modules to a PC, it is needed a RS485 adapter, we recommend the K-USB adapter (pic.1). K-USB USB to RS485 adapter Connect the K-usb to a PC and install the drivers required included in the CD-ROM.
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3 . ID setting On this bars you can see all the Pressing this button you can have a modules connected in your net. refresh of the modules connected. FROM PC OR PREVIOUS MODULE TO NEXT MODULE ADDRESS FOR REMOTE CONTROL ID 39 KH4FL01 PRESET LOADED...
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Module status panel Store the active preset to default Preset names, you can change it when restart the module from the area on the right Select the preset number, write Module details Mute Module t h e n a m e , m a x i m u m characters, press the Send With this button, you can load presets from PC to the...
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6. Preset groups On the Preset Groups window, you can manage the modules Presets as groups, up to 4 different. Choose the modules from the list on the right Press the right arrow of the group that you prefer, to add the modules Select the number of the preset you want to choose, after press Change button 6.2 It is possible to assign names to the groups, just writing in the fields.
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8. Master Mute control It is 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. 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. POWER SUPPLY & AUDIO SECTION KH4, KS4 and KH15 modules are using PowerCon connectors for power supply. It is possible, using the link connector, to have more modules on the same power supply line. You can wire a max of 4 modules on the same line if the use of them will be within the 50% of their max power.
DS 10 DS 10 KH4 System Spl calculations System Vert. Coverage SPL @1mt 2 x KH4 + 4 x KS4 From 7° to 37° 140dB +/- 3dB 4 x KH4 + 8 x KS4 From 7° to 47° 146dB +/- 4dB 6 x KH4 + 12 x KS4 From 7°...
11.1 SYSTEM COVERAGE System 2 x KH4 + 4 KS4 System 6 x KH4 + 12 KS4 System 4 x KH4 + 8 KS4 DISTANCE mt DISTANCE mt DISTANCE mt 11.2 SHORT INSTALLATION MANUAL KS4 with K4Feet KS4 with K4Butterfly...
For flying applications you can append a maximum of 4 KH4 each K-fly4 13. VARIABLE VERTICAL COVERAGE The KH4 is equipped with 2 driver slides. So that you can set up the preferred vertical coverage of the speaker. 7° 37°...
14. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (KH15) 0° 0° 0° 10° 10° 0° 10° 0° 10° KH15 System Spl calculations System Vert. Coverage SPL @1mt 2 x KH15 + 2 x KS4 15° 132dB 4 x KH15 + 4 x KS4 From 15° to 25° 138dB +/- 2dB 6 x KH15 + 8 x KS4...
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The design and safe working load ratings of the K-array system, unless otherwise specified, are based on either a 5:1 or 7:1 safety factor. However there are wide variations internationally in the regulations and practices applying to suspension of sound systems in public places.
16. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE The K array flying systems are an assembly of mechanical devices, and are therefore subject to wear and tear over prolonged use, as well as damage from corrosive agents, extreme impact, or inappropriate use. Such inspection includes examination of all load-bearing components for any sign of undue wear, twisting, buckling, cracking, rusting, or other corrosion.
Flat Studio EQ Example: KH432F01 KH15FLP Flat + PAD -4dB Preset for KH4 speaker 3 x KH4 per side KH15MP Mid + PAD -4dB central position (second one from the top) KH15HP High + PAD -4dB EQ F1 (flat rev1)
18. Details & Accessories KH15 139 dB @1mt MAX Continuous Spl 136 dB @1mt MAX Continuous Spl 130 dB @1mt MAX Continuous Spl 100-19,000 Hz Frequency Range +/-3dB 38-150 Hz Frequency Range +/-3dB 100-19,000 Hz Frequency Range +/-3dB 100° Nominal Horizontal Coverage 100°...
K-NOTES K-array System - www.k-array.com by HP Sound Equipment s.r.l. 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 USER'S MANUAL P. 26...
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