K-array KA7 User Manual

High technology class d power amplifier

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USER MANUAL
KA7
KA7-7

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL KA7-7...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH CONTENTS SYMBOLS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1.INTRODUCTION 2. APPLICATIONS 3. KEY FEATURES 4. UNPACKING 5. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED 6. PHYSICAL 7. POWER SUPPLY AND VOLTAGE REQUIRED 8. BACK PANEL 8.1 CONNECTORS AND WIRING 8.2 ID ASSIGNMENT ID numbers 9. FRONT PANEL 10.
  • Page 5: Symbols

    ENGLISH SYMBOLS K-array declares that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations. Before putting the device into opera- tion, 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.
  • Page 6: Safety Instruction

    ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTION WARNING • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the amplifier from the AC mains before installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal connections. • Connect the amplifier to a two-pole, three wire grounding mains receptacle. The receptacle must be connected to a fuse or circuit breaker.
  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    ENGLISH DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC for the implementation of the Laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. This declaration applies to all specimens and manufacturing drawings which form part of this declaration. Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility was based on the following standards.
  • Page 8 ENGLISH...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    The on-board DSP provide perfect signal processing for all K-array products, providing safe working conditions and a wide choice of dedicated presets to solve most needs of high-end applications.
  • Page 10: Key Features

    Aluminum frame 4. UNPACKING Each K-array device 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 procedure regarding the system’s electronic equipment.
  • Page 11: Physical

    ENGLISH 6. PHYSICAL 27 cm 20 cm 8.8 cm 8.8 cm 20 cm 27 cm 27 cm 20 cm 20 cm Weight: 4.03 Kg (8.89 lbs) KA7-7 4.44 Kg (9.79 lbs)
  • Page 12: Power Supply And Voltage Required

    ENGLISH 7. POWER SUPPLY AND VOLTAGE REQUIRED KA7 and KA7-7 operate safely and without audio discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within an operating window of 90 V to 260 V. Check the voltage before connecting the amplifier to the AC power.
  • Page 13: Connectors And Wiring

    CH1 out CH2 in CH2 out ho t ho t ho t ho t cold cold cold cold KA7-7 SPEAKON 1 OUT SPEAKON 2 OUT CH2 + CH4 + CH2 - CH1 - CH4 - CH3 - CH1 + CH3 +...
  • Page 14: Id Assignment

    ENGLISH The USB and RS485 connectors allow a PC to be connect to the device to set the DSP processor. You can plug either a direct USB cable or the K-USB adapter into RS485. DIRECT USB CABLE AMPLIFIER’S RS485 K-USB ACCESSORY RS485 AMPLIFIER’S...
  • Page 15: Id Numbers

    ENGLISH ID numbers This configuration of the dip switches (ID = 31) is reserved. eDsp will not recognize the connected device. Do not use this configuration.
  • Page 16: Front Panel

    4. Indicator of signal/clip CH2 IN 5. Power switch 10. eDSP SOFTWARE The amplifier is equipped with two INPUTS and four DSP OUTPUTS that work using K-array eDSP software. This software runs on all Windows PCs, SYSTEM REQUIRED it communicates via USB or RS485 (K-USB).
  • Page 17 2. Install the eDSP software included in the CD-ROM. The software can be down- loaded from the website too. 3. Connect the amplifier via USB and install the driver from the installed software folder on your HD (e.g. C:\Program\K-array\K-eDsp\CDM20602) 4. Run the eDSP software pic.1 5.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH pic.3 6. Go to the network (pic. 3) page and click on the connected ID (the unit highlighted in yellow) 7. On the INFO page (pic.4) you can see the amplifier details such as name (editable), firmware version and ID.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH pic.4 Click here to get the stored parameters from the device memory to the software. Click here to send the current software parameters to the DSP module. Click here to upgrade the firmware when new versions come out. 8. Click on the USER button (shortcut: F4), from here you can change EQ, levels and dynamics.
  • Page 20 ENGLISH pic.5 Four different cells of EQ. can be enabled in three different modes: Low Shelf, High Shelf or Peak. The Low and High Shelf filters boost (or reduce) energy at the set frequencies and all frequencies above it(in low shelf) or below it (in high shelf) .
  • Page 21 ENGLISH Once the settings are finished you have to store them to the eeprom by clicking on Store to eeprom (F11) in the ‘Preset’ menu. To save the preset you have made click save on the ‘Preset’ menu. To load a previously stored preset click load on the ‘Preset’ menu. To send a preset to all the connected modules click load to all in the ‘Preset’...
  • Page 22: Rack Adapter

    ENGLISH 11. RACK ADAPTER SINGLE RACK Fix the two rack adapters using the supplied screws as shown in the drawing. DOUBLE RACK spacers DEVICE B DEVICE A Unscrew the 4 anchor points of the front panels and remove them. Remove the smaller steel spacer (S2)from DEVICE A...
  • Page 23: Service

    ENGLISH 12. SERVICE To obtain service: 1) Contact the official K-array distributor in your country. They will direct you to the service centre. 2) If you are calling for service, have the serial number(s) of the unit(s) at hand for reference.
  • Page 24 ENGLISH...
  • Page 25: Technical Details

    14. TECHNICAL DETAILS ENGLISH KA7-7 Output power Max power 4Ω 2 x 350 w 4 x 350 w (EIAJ) (EIAJ) Max power 8Ω 2 x 190 w 4 x 190 w (EIAJ) (EIAJ) Max power - bridged 4Ω 1000 w (EIAJ) Max power - bridged 8Ω...
  • Page 26 ENGLISH NOTES...
  • Page 27 ENGLISH APPROVAL K-array declares that this device is in compliance with the appli- cable 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 li- fetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment.
  • Page 28 UMCA77AA01ENb 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...

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