KS P LINE User manual

USER MANUAL
P LINE
Thank you for purchasing KS AUDIO Line Array
Speakers. Please carefully follow the instructions in
this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your
equipment.
P LINE
LINE ARRAY 2x 10“+ 2x 1“

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“WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”
“CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO”
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this equipment near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Make sure the power cord remains readily accessible at all times.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
To prevent electrical shock, do not
remove top or bottom covers. No
User serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT OPEN!

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SATETY PRECAUTIONS ________________________________________ 3
PROLOGUE __________________________________________________ 4
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________________ 4
QUICKSTART _________________________________________________ 4
P LINE FLIGHT SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES _______________________ 5
MANUAL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT _________________________________ 6
ADJUSTMENT WITH GEARDRIVE (OPTIONAL AVAILABLE) __________ 6
CONNECTIONS AND AMPLIFIERS________________________________ 7
SPECIFICATIONS______________________________________________ 8
DIMENSIONS _________________________________________________ 8
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY _____________________________ 9
APPROPIATE USE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT ________________________ 10
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY ________________________________ 11
NOTES _____________________________________________________ 12
CONTACT ___________________________________________________ 13

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Satety precautions
Although KS AUDIO professional active speakers represent heavy duty tools for daily use, please refer
to the following information in the operating manual under all circumstances.
Mechanical system / rigging components:
All system components must be inspected for faults before use. This also includes the loudspeaker
and in particular the rigging sockets of the cabinets. Damaged components must be withdrawn from
use immediately as defect devices may harm additional equipment. P LINE always includes
integrated flying system with all rigging components supplied as a standard. Please also refer to load
capacity of all hardware components used in specific installation respectively array set up. Ensure
safe operation and set up of loudspeakers respectively speaker stands. Please secure loudspeaker
stacks with corresponding straps against random action or massive failure entirely.
Power supply (connecting to power amplifiers):
Before connecting your KS AUDIO speaker systems to mains, please check correct input voltage
selected on concerning electronic device. Make sure, Powercon plug remains in locked position in
loudspeaker power input for sure. While voltage supplied via Powercon plug, do not disconnect
under all circumstances! Mains always have to be equipped with protective ground! Also all
electronic devices connected together with signal core must use common protective ground
otherwise massive failure of loudspeaker and/or electric shock may occur.
Hearing protection:
Even at minimum input gain, P LINE is capable of generating sound pressure levels causing
permanent hearing loss or damage. Always wear ear protection in close proximity of the operating
system.
Danger of personal injury:
While running the system, misuse may result in severe injury due to moving and falling parts.
Electrical and magnetic disorder:
Transducers of loudspeaker are well-known for generating a certain magnetic field capable of
destroying credit cards, magnet tapes and so forth. The Speakon Thru socket always is in contact of
dangerous voltage so please consider to avoid moisture at this certain area for safety reasons. Do
not allow water or other fluids to penetrate a loudspeaker system whatever the circumstances are.
Cleaning:
Heavy contamination of electronic components caused by dirt, dust and so forth are dangerous for
electronic devices and may result in short circuits of the system. Please consider, to open,
respectively to clean your equipment as well as the foam of amplifiers and loudspeakers regularly as
a routine.
Dirty loudspeaker front foams may result in audible high frequency loss caused by absorption.

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PROLOGUE
Thank you very much for your confidence in our product line-up and purchasing professional KS
AUDIO sound reinforcement tools !
Please read this manual carefully and do not hesitate contacting KS AUDIO headquarter having
further questions depending the utilization of your product !
OVERVIEW
The P Line is the latest line array product to join the KS AUDIO line array portfolio between T LINE
and cost effective C LINE boxes. As a passive box it is powered via the KS AUDIO digitally controlled
amplifiers. A single KS AUDIO power amplifier TA4D (4 x 1000 watts per channel) will interconnect
four P LINE units. The KS AUDIO F MOD digital controller system is added with each power amplifier
and features a variety of FIR Filters, cross-over alignments, high pass filters, limiters, time alignments,
delays, DSP programs with user selectable equalization as well as factory tuned dispersion with auto
equalization characteristic patterns. That allows the user to name the number of vertical units to
achieve optimum splay. The P LINE mechanics are compatible to T LINE, C LINE, CWL and P WK. Each
P LINE is equipped with 2 x 10" (1000W/8ohm) and with 2 x 1" drivers (160W/8ohm) capable of large
signal up to 142db peak.
QUICKSTART
Note: Please check when opening the package, that there is no
obvious damage due to shipment, which could be harmful to
the product or the operator.
P LINE will always be shipped with integrated flyware, connectors and three 8mm locking pins each.
Please check your rigging components on completeness, integrity and mechanical fit.
Caution: never use damaged equipment!
For calculation of splay, directivity and system equalization, EASE FOCUS 2 data sets are available.
Build up designated arrays and connect speaker wires to Speakon input at cabinets’ backside and
also secure these on RIG CP. After checking all mechanical and electrical connections please hoist
the array to right height in safety position with certified straps attached and secured.
Now you can start activating and firing up your P LINE.

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P LINE FLIGHT SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES
P LINE arrays will always be flown as a cradle in conjunction with RIG CP and designated locking pins
D8 supplied within the package. For desired splay and angle of the units use the rigging mechanics
at the cabinets’ backside. Available are the standard angle adjustment version with common splay
links.
To ensure safe operation the following work steps absolutely should be noted!
• Calculate total rigging weight based on the weight
information in this product manual or do your
calculation in EASE FOCUS 2 (recommended).
• The maximum number of P LINE Elements per cradle
is 12. The array then has a total weight of 380kg plus
cables.
• Never use damaged parts. Check your material
before rigging.
• Qualified personnel must carry out the installation of
this product, observing local rules and regulations
regarding suspension and working aloft.
• Use only with rigging frames/accessories specified
by KS AUDIO.
• Visual inspection and approval of the point of
suspension is the responsibility of the installation
personnel.
• All local laws and by-laws must be adhered to when
suspending these products.
• All suspended systems must have a secondary
suspension system installed that is capable of carrying
the total load of the installed system.

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MANUAL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Your P LINE elements are connected with the ball lock
pins supplied. At the front there are two fixed points,
each at the top and bottom. A third connection on the
rear can be changed in 2.5 degree steps. The illustration
shows the position to be used in each case.
The optimal number and the angle setting depend on the
size of your location and the required sound pressure.
With designated EASE FOCUS 2 data sets, correct array
setup may be calculated, plus right eq setting can be
found as controller preset within KS AUDIO amplification.
Just choose array length/number and curving/splay
between two flanking line array elements and speaker
set-up is finished and ready to go.
ADJUSTMENT WITH GEARDRIVE (optional available)
In addition to the conventional solution with different static fixing points for the ball lock pins, KS
AUDIO developed the geardrive mechanism. The gear unit enables stepless angle adjustment after
assembly, whether flying or stacked. Any commercially available electric/cordless screwdriver with
¼“ bit can be used to define
stepless angles. This allows fine
adjustment for an already
installed array without manual
effort or risk for the operator.
For more Information please
ask your dealer.

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CONNECTIONS AND AMPLIFIERS
For correct wiring and controlling please check the corresponding manuals of CA 4D and/or TA 4D
with F MOD controller. Amps and controller are separately available.
KS AUDIO recommends using KS AUDIO SYSTEM AMPS with KS AUDIO SYSTEM LOUDSPEAKERS only!
If not, it may damage parts of equipment.
KS AUDIO recommends employing "balanced input connections”.
KS recommends the use of 4 x 2,52cable for all speaker to amplifier connections for optimal
performance.
Warning – be certain that all speaker cables are wired identically at each end. Two amplifiers being
bridged together can create fatal damage to the drivers. We recommend to not using any other
connectors than original Neutrik® products.
Inputs and outputs can be freely assigned via Controller, so input and output channels may vary
depending on your programming.

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SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Specifications P LINE
frequency response +/-3dB 60 - 20000Hz
output SPL 142dB peak
dispersion angle
(horizontal x vertical in degrees)
90° x 5°
system controller type KS AUDIO amp CA 4D or TA 4D with F MOD
drivers 2 x 10” ND cone + 2 x 1”
power in Wrms 1000W + 160W at 4 / 8 Ohms
sensitivity (1W/1m) 113dB (driver + waveguide)
amplification / x-over 2 - way bi-amp 1000Hz
input connectors speakon NL4
output connectors speakon NL4
cabinet birch plywood
grill stainless steel honeycomb 6 sided + acoustic foam
finish charcoal black polyurethane
dimensions (height x width x depth) 316 x 580 x 530 mm 12.4” x 22.7” x 20.8”
weight (without options) 30 kg / 66.1 lbs
features integrated CP-RIG flyware

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EC declaration of conformity
Within the meaning of low voltage directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC furthermore electromagnetic
compatibility directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU
We hereby declare that the equipment designated below is designed and built in the version sold
by us in such a way as to comply with the relevant fundamental safety and health criteria of the
applicable EC respectively EU directives. This declaration shall cease to be valid if alternations are
made to the equipment without our prior agreement.
This declaration covers:
• order code 20.000 – KS AUDIO P LINE array element - in ascending order from serial no. 1001
• order code 30.000 – KS AUDIO P LINE array element- in ascending order from serial no. 1001
Relevant EC respectively EU directives:
low voltage directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC furthermore electromagnetic compatibility directive (EMC)
2014/30/EU
Hettenleidelheim 2016/06/14
(Dieter Klein, CEO / KS Beschallungstechnik GmbH)

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APPROPIATE USE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
Although KS AUDIO professional products represent heavy duty tools
for daily use, please refer to the following information of operating
manual under all circumstances.
• Please avoid water condensation at any electronic device under all circumstances!
• Whenever system carried e.g. from cold truck to warm and humid event location, always
allow equipment to acclimate for a while.
• For rail cargo use professional shock-absorbing flight-cases
• To protect your equipment, for regular cargo e.g. by truck, this is not necessary.
• For cleaning your equipment, please follow instructions attached to page four of this
manual

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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Without any exception, KS AUDIO professional products will be sent out in strict accordance with
long-time final inspection and permanent quality control during manufacturing process by
dedicated specialists.
When receiving freight, please check your delivery on shipping damages immediately.
Product defects have to be reported to KS AUDIO headquarter within eight days.
24 month limited warranty of manufacturer to the exclusion of all further claims and the following
obligations:
Exchange or repair of defect devices whenever not subject of external damage, vandalism or misuse.
Exchange of entire product if repair deadline may exceed four weeks respectively fails second time.
Exclusion of manufacturer’s warranty whenever devices opened respectively customized by third
parties non factory-authorized
The warranty card shipped within the package is subject of all repairs done in KS AUDIO headquarter
or factory-authorized service points.
Freight costs generally to be paid by customer
Hettenleidelheim 06/14/2016

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NOTES
Model
Serial Number
Purchase Date

CONTACT
KS BESCHALLUNGSTECHNIK GMBH
WESTENDSTRASSE 1
D - 67310 HETTENLEIDELHEIM
fon: [phone]
email: [email protected]
web: www.ks-audio.de
SERVICE
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