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REV.04
USER'S MANUAL
ENGLISH
K
KH4/KS4

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  • Page 1 REV.04 USER'S MANUAL ENGLISH KH4/KS4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance p. 20 Default speaker presets p. 21 Accessories p. 22 Physical p. 22 KH4 Presets p. 23 KS4 Presets p. 24 Polar response p. 25 KH4 Technical data p. 27 KS4 Technical data p. 29 USER'S MANUAL P. 3...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance istructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual! • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the amplifier from the AC mains before installing audio cable.

  • Page 6: Ac Power Distribution

    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 (voltage selector on 115 V) or 195-250 V (voltage selector on 230 V), at 50 or 60 Hz.

  • Page 7: Current Requirements

    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.

  • Page 8: Connections

    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.

  • Page 9: Dsp & Remote Control

    8. DSP CONTROL & REMOTE CONTROL KH4 and KS4 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.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Software

    9. REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 1 . To connect the K-array modules to a PC, it is needed a RS485-USB 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.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Power Supply & Audio Section

    10. POWER SUPPLY & AUDIO SECTION KH4 and KS4 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. Pay attention to not exceed the maximum powercapability of PowerCon connectors. The Audio section includes a female balanced XLR connector and a male XLR connector wired in parallel.

  • Page 16: System Configurations

    Do not assemble more than 6 frame in the same array 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°...

  • Page 17: System Coverage

    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...

  • Page 18: System Configurations On Floor

    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°...

  • Page 19: Suspending Manual

    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.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    15. 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.

  • Page 21: Default Speaker Presets

    16. DEFAULT SPEAKERS PRESETS KH4FL Flat KH4FL Indoor EQ KH4M KH4MP Mid + PAD -4dB KH4H High KH4HP High + PAD -4dB KH4Q "Hi-Hat" EQ KH4QP "Hi-Hat" EQ + PAD -4dB KH4FULL "fullrange" preset KH421F Array Configuration x 2 speakers 1° position (from top) KH422F Array Configuration x 2 speakers 2°...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    17. Accessories KBUTTERFLY4 KBUTTERFLY4 BASE BASE BASE BASE KFEET4 KFLY4 KPIN KPIN 18. Physical 16 cm 16 cm Weight 47Kg Weight 37Kg USER'S MANUAL P. 22...

  • Page 23: Kh4 Presets

    KH4 Presets KH4FL - Flat preset KH4FL02 KH4M01 KH4H01 KH4Q KH4FULL USER'S MANUAL P. 23...

  • Page 24: Ks4 Presets

    KS4 Presets KS4FL - Flat preset KS4XT45 KS4XT12 KS4101 KS4XT200 USER'S MANUAL P. 24...

  • Page 25: Polar Response

    polar response HORIZONTAL COVERAGE VERTICAL COVERAGE VERTICAL COVERAGE Close Open USER'S MANUAL P. 25...
  • Page 26 K-NOTES...

  • Page 27: Kh4 Technical Data

    8 KHz 4 KHz Acoustics 1 KHz 500 Hz Speakers power handling 3600 w + 400 w (AES) 250 Hz 90° Max Power 5000 w + 700 w 120° 60° Impedance 6 x 4Ω + 1 x 8Ω + 1 x 6Ω 150°...

  • Page 29: Ks4 Technical Data

    4000 W (AES) • K-CASE3: Flight-Case for K modules Maximum power 6000 w 3pcs of KH4/KS4 or 2pcs of KS4/KH4 + 4pcs KH15 Impedance 8 x 4Ω • K-CASE2: Flight-Case for K modules Frequency range 30 Hz - 150 KHz 2pcs of KH4/KS4 or 1pcs of KS4/KH4 + 4pcs KH15 •...
  • Page 32 K-array - 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...

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