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  • Page 1 Piccolo USER’S MANUAL English...
  • Page 2 Manual issued on 09-01-2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Piccolo Contents Symbols 1. Introduction 2. Unpacking 3. Package content 4. Safety and handling information 5. Physical 6. Power and voltage requirements 7. Amplifier overview 8. Setup and Operation Wall mounting Table or shelf mounting 9. K-Framework 9.1 System requirements 9.2 Installation and set up...
  • Page 4 Piccolo rev.A...

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Piccolo SYMBOLS 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 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction Philosophy The Piccolo audio system from K-array has been designed to satisfy music lovers who are looking for the highest quality sound from a virtually invisible speaker system. K-array has over twenty years of research and development experience in acoustics and digital audio signal processing design and production of professional sound systems for live theatre and concert performances.
  • Page 7 Piccolo Components The Piccolo audio system is comprised of two mid-high speaker components, a sub woofer with a 6” driver and a passive radiator, and the amplifier and control module. There are no extraneous elements that are not essential to producing the highest level of fidelity and to enhance the listening experience.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Piccolo 2. Unpacking Each Piccolo audio system is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory. Carefully inspect the shipping carton before opening it, and then examine and test your new loudspeaker system. If you find any damage immediately notify the shipping company.

  • Page 9: Safety And Handling Information

    4. Safety and handling information Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using Piccolo to avoid injury. For a downloadable version of the Piccolo User Manual and the latest version of this Important Product Information Guide, visit: www.k-array.com Warning.

  • Page 10: Physical

    Piccolo Piccolo should be placed so that its location does discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within both not interfere with its proper cooling. 85-132 V and 170-264 V , at 50 or 60 Hz. Verify that your mains connection satisfies the power Repairing or Modifying Piccolo.

  • Page 11: Power And Voltage Requirements

    Piccolo 6. Power and voltage requirements Piccolo operates safely and without audio discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within both 85- 132 V and 170-264 V , at 50 or 60 Hz. Verify that your mains connection satisfies the power ratings of the device.

  • Page 12: Amplifier Overview

    Piccolo 7. Amplifier overview . + / - rev.A...
  • Page 13 Main Volume Knob. To turn the system on and off, push the knob down until it clicks. When Piccolo is on, a soft white light will filter out from under the knob, highlighting its frame, the position pointer, and three equally spaced reference points.

  • Page 14: Setup And Operation

    Piccolo 8. Setup and Operation WALL MOUNTING Fix the wall brackets to the mounting surface with appropriate anchors or screws. Connect the cables to the speakers. Clip the speakers to the bracket using the magnets on the back of the speaker.
  • Page 15 With this software users can edit the signal processing both through equalization and ambient design. All of these user settings can be stored into preset files not only on the Piccolo internal memory but also on the computer hard drive or on any data support.

  • Page 16: K-Framework

    Piccolo 9. K-Framework 9.1 System requirements SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Operating System: Windows Xp / Vista / 7 CPU: Intel Pentium 2 GHz Memory: 1 Gb REQUIRED COMPONENTS: .NET Framework 4 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0a391abd-25c1- 4fc0 - 919f-b21f31ab88b7 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555...
  • Page 17 Piccolo Recall the “Manage” window from “Start Menu/My Computer”. Select “Device Manager” from the menu on the left and expand the “USB controllers” sub- menu. Right click on the upper “K-Array_Dsp01” object and select “Driver Update” to launch the “Hardware Update Wizard”...
  • Page 18 Piccolo When warned about a failed “Windows Logo” test, please ignore the content of the warning and click “Next”. The first part of driver installation is now complete, and the “unknown” K-Array_Dsp01 port has changed its name to a univocal “K-Array_Dsp01 A”. Click on “Finish” and repeat exactly the same procedure for the still unknown port.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Zoom Buttons zoom in (+) and out (-) of the window view. Click the Connect Button to detect all presently connected devices. Once a connected device is detected by K-Framework it will appear in the K-Array Device List as shown in the following picture:...
  • Page 20 Piccolo Connected Device Name. Device Menu Button shows and hides the device menu. Device Menu displays the basic information about the device and the shortcuts to open all available Editing Tabs. rev.A...
  • Page 21 Piccolo 9.4 User Tab: In this page users can equalize the system output to adjust it to their specific needs. The listening experience may be improved by some filter setup depending both on the audio source type (different styles of music, soundtracks, voice over presentations, etc.) and on different overall amplitudes.
  • Page 22 Piccolo EQ Presets are proprietary files where EQ settings are saved. Users can both save and load EQ Preset to enahance their listening experience depending on musical genres, room characteristics and personal taste. Preset Name indicator displays the name of the preset currently selected in the Preset List.
  • Page 23 Device Preset Window. Device Presets are files where advanced settings are stored, and are produced only by K-array developing team or selected cooperators to optimize the performance of Piccolo itself, with no relation to any specific musical genre or room characteristic.

  • Page 24: 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. Ask for Customer Service, and be prepared to describe the problem clearly and completely.

  • Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity

    This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesidered operation Marking : Applying Year: 1998 Applied by: K-array srl unipersonale Via Paolina Romagnoli 50037 S. Piero a Sieve Firenze Italy Tel. +39 055 8487222 Fax +39 055 8487238...
  • Page 26 Piccolo rev.A...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Piccolo 13. Specifications Piccolo Acoustics Frequency range 32 HZ - 18 KHz Maximum SPL 92 dB Amplifiers 2 x class D – DSP controlled Type 50 W x 2 (100 W total) Power to mid-high 110 W Power to subwoofer...
  • Page 28 UMC038AA01ENA K-array s.r.l. unipersonale Via Paolina Romagnoli - 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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