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- Page 1 K-CTRL USER MANUAL - English version...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
// CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. UNPACKING 3. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 4. SYMBOLS 5. WARRANTY 6. GENERAL WARNINGS 7. SAFETY INSTRUCTION 8. VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS 9. OPERATION 9.1 “A” MODE (auto) FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL 9.2 “C” Colour Mode 9.3 “SLA” DMX Slave Mode 9.4 “d”... -
Page 5: Introduction
A number of KTL22 series fi xtures can be controlled from a single K-CTRL. To take full advantage of all the functions of the K-CTRL and for your own safety and the safety of your environment, please read these operating instructions carefully before you start using the unit. -
Page 6: Included Accessories
K-CTRL 3. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES MAIN PARTS: ACCESSORIES PARTS: 1 pcs. PS020A main unit 1 pcs. Mounting cover 1 pcs. mains cable 2 pcs. Mounting screw 1 pcs. operation manual 1 pcs. connection cable to panel 4.SYMBOLS This symbol, wherever it appears, Warning! Dangerous voltages: alerts you to important operating RISK of electric shock. -
Page 7: Warranty
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. - Page 8 • Do not open the unit for service purpose, degrees Celsius. as there are no user-serviceable parts • Do not operate the K-CTRL power supply inside. Warranty will be void in any case of in any closed environment smaller than...
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Page 9: Voltage Requirements
K-CTRL 8. VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS FRONT PANEL K-CTRL 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 amplifi er to the AC power. A higher voltage could seriously damage the device. - Page 10 K-CTRL In “A” mode, the unit does not receive any being in one of the other 26 patterns, values from the DMX input, but generates knob (1) controls the speed or selects the related DMX values on the output sound-activated function (refer to pattern according to the selected pattern, so that list below).
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Page 11: C" Colour Mode
K-CTRL 9.2 “C” Colour Mode Press the MODE button (5) until the first other similar units from the Multiform LS digit on the display shows “C”, indicating series can show the same behaviour if operation in “C” mode. Then choose one they are connected by DMX signal cables of the 19 presets as shown in the list below and set to Slave Mode “SLA”. -
Page 12: D" Dmx Mode
K-CTRL unit will recall the last chosen mix (even if the unit was switched off in between). This mode can also be used for remotely controlling the unit if no specific DMX address is needed and channels 001-003 can serve as a default. To indicate that the unit is controlled by an external DMX signal, the DMX LED (3) is lit. - Page 13 K-CTRL address comes effective approximately 3 seconds later and will show up on the display (2) in alternation to the “P”. The unit receives DMX values on a packet of four channels and mirrors the received data on the DMX output (13). If a DMX signal is present the DMX LED (3) will turn on. The four...
- Page 14 K-CTRL Note: The pre-programmed soft fade or hard switching patterns can be chosen by Whether the unit works in static mix means of CH1 whilst CH2 is used as a mode or pattern mode depends on the level channel. CH3 allows to set the fade value of channel 3. Set the value of...
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Page 15: Switch On Condition
K-CTRL 9.11 Termination 9.12 Switch on condition To avoid interference the last unit of a DMX- The unit always returns to the last mode chain should be terminated. Therefore the before it was switched off. In DMX Slave DIP switch (9) of the last unit in the DMX- “SLA”... -
Page 16: Maintenance
11.SERVICE To obtain service: 4) You will be given an RA (Return 1) Contact the official K-array distributor Authorization) number for job tracking. in your country. They will direct you to the Refer to this number on shipping materials service centre. -
Page 17: Specifications
K-CTRL 12.SPECIFICATIONS Mains Input……………………………………………………………. AC90-250V~ 50/60Hz Type………………………………………………………………..switch mode power supply Power Consumption…………………………………………………………………max. 45W Fuse………………………………………………….250V 2A T (slow blow, 5x20mm glass) Sound control………………...…internal microphone with Automatic Gain Control (AGC) DMX connections…………………………………………………3 pin XLR (Male / Female) Modulation Type…………………….…………….Advanced Bit Angle Modulation (ABAM) Control protocol..................DMX 512 (1990) -
Page 18: Appendixes
K-CTRL 14. APPENDIXES A. Safety rules for overhead rigging: Risk of injury: Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including among others calculating working load limits, good knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the unit. If you lack such qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in body injury. Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before applying power to the unit. -
Page 19: Approval
K-CTRL APPROVAL 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 respective country-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. - Page 20 UMC019AA01ENA k-array is a brand of HP Sound Equipment s.r.l. UMC019ENA Viale Roma 7/i - 50037 *UMC019ENA* San Piero a Sieve (Firenze) - Italy tel. +39 055 8487222 - fax. +39 0558487238 e-mail: info@k-array.com www.k-array.com...
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