K-array Redline KL18ma User manual

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K-array is the new voice that sings
aloud, "outside the choir", 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" budget, K-Array systems
have been designed to give precise
answers to precise needs.
Driven by new generation digital engines,
with power/dimension/weight ratios that
are ten times better than any other
professional products, K-arrays can
deliver the full spectrum of musical styles
with clarity, power, punch, intelligibility
and evenness across both volume levels
and the frequency spectrum. These
systems can be remotely controlled and
come with a sophisticated on-board
software, allowing the user to shape their
performance to taste and needs. Inside
K-array systems you will find something
that only we can offer: the best in
technology, proudly conceived, designed
and produced in Italy. If they were cars,
they would be Ferrari. Don't agree to pay
for a simple brand, claim performance,
and don't believe those who maintain that
these products are only for few people,
the only truth is that K-array systems are
unique, but affordable and within
everybody's reach!
HP Sound Equipment s.r.l.
KL18ma

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION !
!
•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. Connection to any other type of receptacle poses a shock hazard and may violate local
electrical codes.
•Do not install the amplifier in wet or humid locations without using weather protection.
•Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside the amplifier. Do not put objects containing liquid on, or near,
the unit.
•To reduce the risk of overheating the amplifier, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. Do not install the unit near heat
emitting appliances, such as a room heater or stove.
•No naked flame sources such like lighted candles should be placed on the device.
•The amplifier should be placed so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, carpet, or similar surface that may create an obstacle for the ventilation
openings.
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!
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance istructions in
the accompanying literature. Read the manual!
Separate collection of electrical and electronic
devices.
For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), please refer to
the website at
www.scanning.datalogic.com
This symbol alerts the
user to the presence of
recommendations about
p r o d u c t ' s u s e a n d
maintenance.
Warn i n g ! D a n g er o u s
voltages: risck of electric
schock.
This device complies with
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances Directive.
The item meets all the
essential "Health and
Safety" requirements of
the revelant European
Directives.
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2. INTRODUCTION
The
designed by K-array R&D department and custom made under K-array
control quality system.
KL18ma features a 1600 watt 18" drive unit with neodymium magnet structure and suspension
engineered for maximum linear excursion. Its ultra-light reflex cabinet is fitted with two pocket
handles and one 35mm pole mounting point for easy installation with every satellite speaker on it.
Combinig the KL18ma with the middle-high speakers KR200, we obtain a high performance ultra-
slim powered two way system, called KR200S, designed for small to medium wavefront systems, in
both mobile and installed applications.
The KR200S includes two KR200 satellites and 2 KL18ma powered subwoofers.
The KR200S features a line array of 32x2" high efficiency neodymium magnet drivers enclosed in an
ultra-strong chassis, to ensure high resistance and durability in the hardest working conditions.
The KR200S thanks to true line array technologies and powerful DSP system, achieve outstanding
power and coherence throughout the intended coverage allowing a wide dynamic range and a
faithful reproduction of sound.
All the components are
3. VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
KL18ma 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.
115-230
Connecting a 115V system on a 230V AC Power causes heavy
damages to the device and serious risk for users .
CAUTION
!
The device is default set to be connected to 230 V AC Power. To use the device on a 115 V AC Power you need,
before connecting it, to move the voltage selector's cover, just loosening the two screws, and to choose the correct
use voltage by the red switch. Be sure that both voltage set on the selector and AC Power have the same value .
Always close the voltage selector's cover before connecting the device to AC Power. Change the label that points
out the correct voltage in use.
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PRESET
keep pressed
for preset lock
INPUT
PARALLEL
OUT
INPUT
(balanced)
GROUND
LIFT
ON LIMIT
LINK
LINK
(parallel)
POWER
ON
ATTENTION!:
READ MANUAL FOR
CORRECT
PRESET SELECTION
1+ POSITIVE OUT
1- NEGATIVE OUT
2+ N.C.
2- N.C.
REMOTE
DSP
POWER
OUTPUT
ANALOG
POWER SUPPLY
INPUT
PAD
dB
0
0.5 34
5
6
9
12
18
35
0
0
RS485
ADDRESS
MADE IN ITALY
WARNINGS:
To ensure correct operation,
allow at least
20 cm clearance from
back surface and correct
ventilation. To reduce risk of
electric shockdo not remove
cover. No operatoror serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel. To reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock do
not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
DO NOT EXPOSE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS ENLEVER!
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PRESET
I
0
PUSH
Balanced XLR
In \ Out parallel
RS485 connection
for remote control
(don't connect to
LAN port!)
Ground lift switch
Input pad level
Preset change button
Keep it pressed 10sec.
to store preset as default
I D n u m b e r f o r
remote control
S p e a k o n p o w e r
output.
To use with KR200
satellite or with
K L 1 8 p a s s i v e
subwoofer
PowerCon Input
PowerCon parallel Output
(max 14 A)
Preset loaded
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4. AMPLIFIER PANEL
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9 Kg
20 Kg
200 cm
100 cm
46.5 cm
46.5 cm
58.5 cm
7 cm
KR200
KL18ma
Open and lock the KR200 satellite
before installing on the KL18ma.
Warning
Pay attention when closing the
KR200 satellite, do it slowly and
watch your hands!
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5. PHYSICAL
WEIGHT
WEIGHT
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A powerful DSP 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. If you desire to set a preset as “default”you just need, once selected it, to keep pressed for five seconds the PRESET
button. After that, this preset will automatically be recall each time you will switch on your module. It is also possible to remote each
module by an RS485 serial port. In order to remote your system, you need to set each module on a different address, so that, in your
chain, no one module will have the same address. Two rotary encoders allow you to set the desired address number that will appear
on the top line of the display. Using the remote control software it is possible to mute each system, select a desired preset loaded on-
board or download a new preset pack.
For remote control operation please refer to REMOTE CONTROL AND SOFTWARE MANUAL in the next pages.
6. DSP CONTROL & REMOTE CONTROL
6.1 Cloner function & preset systems
It is possible to clone the entire presets bank from Speaker to Speaker without any PC connected. We will call
SpeakerA the one with the presets bank that you want clone, and SpeakerB the one that will be upgraded.
Set the SpeakerA on ID 99, will appear CLONER on the display
Keep SpeakerB on any ID number between 10 and 90.
Turn off both the speakers and connect by a RJ45 8 poles cable
Turn on the SpeakerB and after the SpeakerA
SpeakerA will start to clone, on the display will appear a cont down (00/15, 01/15, etc)
Wait till 20 seconds after 15/15
Change the ID of the SpeakerA to any other ID and turn off both Speakers
Turning on the SpeakerA check that it is on mode 16x16 and NOT 4x4.
If SpeakerA is in mode 4x4, just turn off the speaker and keep press the Preset button during the turning on
The preset are cloned to the SpeakerB.
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7. 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).
2 . Install the K array control software from installer in the CD-ROM
2.1 Start the Karray_manager_V2 from Windows - Start - Software - Karray_manager_V2
2.2 Click on NO when ask for demo mode start
2.3 Click on System - Settings to configure which COM port use, the COM port of K-USB, usually is the higher number.
If you don't find, you can check it on windows-control panel-system-hardware-COM Port
Connect the K-usb to a PC and install the drivers required included in the CD-ROM.
K-USB
USB to RS485 adapter
1
Operating systems:
Minimum requirements:
Recommended requirements:
Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista
CPU 300 MHz
RAM 128 Mb
RAM 512 Mb
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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3 . ID setting
4 . Single module control
Click once on the ID module
that you want control.
P r e s e t s l o t s o n t h e
Module status panel
This frame describes the state of all the loudspeakers on the net.
The colour of the little rectangles into this frame represents the
status of the loudspeakers. Each loudspeaker has three rectangles.
Here there is the meaning of the rectangle's colour.
Two rectangles on top:
: the loudspeaker is not present on the net.
: one module inside that loudspeaker is
over-temperature.
: all modules inside that loudspeaker
have a good temperature.
: at least one module inside that
loudspeaker is in protection.
: all modules inside that loudspeaker
are working properly.
: if this rectangle is black it means that
the loudspeaker is not responding.
The main causes of this malfunction are
loss of power supply and loss of serial
connection between the hub and the
loudspeaker. Check the hardware. If
this rectangle is black will be black also
the Protection/Fail.
Protection/Fail rectangle black: see
above.
The remaining rectangle: Is related to
the mute function; if red, the related
loudspeaker is in "mute" status.
Both rectangles grey
Temperature rectangle red
Temperature rectangle green
Protection/Fail rectangle red
Temperature rectangle green
Temperature rectangle black
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Pressing this button you can have a
refresh of the modules connected.
On this bars you can see all the
modules connected in your net.
FROM PC ID X 10
ID X 1
ADDRESS
PRESET IN USE
ID 39
cbClear
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Preset names, you can change it
from the area on the right
Select the preset number, write
t h e n a m e , m a x i m u m 5
characters, press the Send
button
With this button, you can load presets from PC to the
module, you have to press, choose the slot that you
want use and select the .EQS file that you want to
load.
Module details
Mute Module
Store the active preset to default
when restart the module
Module status panel
5. Mute groups
On the Mute Groups window, you can manage the modules Mute as groups, up to 4 different.
5.1 Choose the modules from the list on the right
Press the right arrow of the group that you prefer, to add the modules
5.2 It is possible to assign names to the groups, just writing in the fields.
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6. Preset groups
On the Preset Groups window, you can manage the modules Presets as groups, up to 4 different.
6.1 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
7. Text editor
It is available a text editor on the software, it can manages .RTF files.
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. Save and Load
It is possible to save the speakers configuration for Mute and Preset Groups, just Save a .CONF file.
It is possible to use XLR adapters for connections, here below, the connection schematic.
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Acoustics
Power handling
Max power
Impedance
Operating frequency range
Frequency range
SPL 1W/1mt
Maximum SPL
Cross over
Type
Frequency
Transducers
Low frequency
High frequency (KR200)
Audio Input
Connectors
Wiring
Audio powered Output
Connector
Wiring
Remote control Input
Connectors
Power Input
Connectors
Amplifiers
Type
Subwoofer power
Satellite power output
Protections
AC power
Operating range
Max continuos and burst current
Physical
Measures
Weight
800(sub) + 500(sat) w1
1200(sub) + 1200(sat) w
8 (sub) + 8 (sat)
30Hz - 19 KHz +/- 3dB (preset relating)
35Hz - 19 KHz +/- 3dB (preset relating)
97 dB(sub) 101 dB(sat)
127dB continuos - 133 dB peak
DSP controlled preset relating
150 Hz minimum (preset relating)
1 x 18" Neodymium speakers with 3" voice coil
32 x 2" Neodymium speakers with 0,75" voice coil
male + female parallel 3 poles balanced XLR
= ground / = hot / = cold
Female Speakon
= CH1+ / = CH1- / = N.C. / = N.C.
1 x female 8 poles RJ45
2 x PowerCon IN/OUT (max out 14 A)
1 modules class D - DSP controlled
1000 Watt
1000 Watt
Dynamic limiter, over current, over temp, short circuits
Standard 210 - 240 Vac 50Hz (standard)
Standard 6A(>10 sec) - 12A (<1 sec)
46.5 x 46.5 x 58.5 cm (KL18ma) 5.5 x 7 x 200 cm (KR200)
20 Kg (KL18ma) 9 Kg (KR200)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
W W
Pin1 Pin2 Pin3
Pin1+ Pin1- Pin2+ Pin2-
Optional 100 - 120 Vac 60Hz (optional)
Optional 10A(>10 sec) - 20A (<1sec)
Notes for data
1. Power handling is measured following AES standard conditions: transducers driven continuously for two hours with a band-limited noise signal having 6 dB of crest factor.
2. Max power is the maximum RMS applicable power for a musical signal, the referement signal is the one proposed by EIAJ standard.
3. Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics.
4. Free field measured with 1/3 octave frequency resolution at 2 mt.
5. Measured@4 mt then scaled@1 mt.
6. Measured with audio source @1 mt.
7. This is the frequency in which the transducers produce the same sound pressure level (measured@2 mt).
8. Amplifier wattage rating is based on the maximum unclipped burst sine wave RMS voltage that the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance .
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8. TECHNICAL DATA
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Clear Smooth
Back
Tony
HP60
Disco Live
Dark
Cl-3 (Clear - 3dB Sub)
Cl-6 (Clear - 6dB Sub)
To-3 (Tony -3dB Sub) To-6 (Tony -6dB Sub)
Li-3 (Live -3dB Sub) Li-6 (Live -6dB Sub)
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9. PRESETS
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