QSC K.2 series User manual

PANEL
IDENTIFIERS
Panel Identifiers
Displays menus and settings
2 Push to exit or go back
3 Rotate to select a sub-menu or to
adjust a value
4 Push to load a value for adjustment
or to confirm
5 Indicates that signal
is
present on
the associated input
6
Indicates that
A
IN
is
set to
microphone
level
sensitivity
7
Indicates that
B
IN
is
set to high
impedance
(Hi-Z)
sensitivity
8
Adjusts the
GAIN
(sensitivity) of the
associated input
9 3.5 mm jack, for connection of
music players
10
For connection of line or microphone
level
sources
11
For connection of line
level
or
instrument (passive pick-up) sources
12
Parallel
(Thru)
connection for
A
IN
13
Parallel
(Thru)
connection for
B
IN
14
Line level, mixed output including
blend of
all
three inputs
15
Power switch
16
AC power inlet (locking)
System Hookup
K.2 used as bass amp
2 K.2 with K subwoofer
3 Stage monitors
4 Subwoofer independent control
5 K.2 used as keyboard amp
6 Submix out to 2nd speaker or mixer
7 One piece
PA
system

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MENU
MAP
Menu
Map
A:
LINE
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1
Push to exit or
go
back PRESET:
2 Push to load a
val
ue for adjustment
or to confirm
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DELAY:
3
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1
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2
3
Rotate to
se
lect a sub-menu or
to adjust a value
German
Drucken, um den Vorgang
zu
beenden
oder zuruckzugehen
Drucken, um einen einzustellenden Wert
zu
laden oder die Anzeige
zu
bestatigen
Drehen, um ein Untermenu auszuwahlen
oder einen Wert einzustellen
EQ:
SETTINGS
French
Appuyer pour quitter ou revenir
en
arriere
Appuyer pour charger une valeur a
ajuster ou
po
ur confirmer
Tourner pour selectionner un sous-
menu ou pour ajuster une valeur
B:
LINE
NORMAL
80Hz
OOOms
IN
Spanish Chinese
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K.2 SERIES QUICK START GUIDE CSC:
K. 2 Settings TouchMix 'M Screen
Select your QS Cspeaker:
K12.2 OdB
K Series
KWSeries
[ KLA Serle~ I Kl.2
~~
K10.2
GAINB
[ Subwoofers ]
Rotate 6 deten ts (clicks) past ze ro .
German French Spanish Chinese
K.2 TouchMix-Bildschirm (Einstellungen) Ecran des parametres K.2 sur
le TouchMix Pantalla de configuraci6n del K.2 en el TouchMix
K.2i9:ii~ TouchMiximlfi~
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Important Safety lnstrudions
EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND SYMBOLS
The term 'WARNING!" indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death.
The term "CAUTION!" indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in
damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
The term "IMPORTANT!" indicates instructions or information that are vital to the successful completion of the procedure.
The term "NOTE" is used to indicate additional useful information.
The intent of the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous"
voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
The intent of the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of important safety, and operating
and maintenance instructions in this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!: The lightning flashes printed next to the OUTPUT terminals of the amplifier are intended to alert the user of the
presence of hazardous energy. Do not touch output terminals while amplifier power is on. Make all connections with amplifier
turned off. Connections must be made by a person 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 apparatus near water .
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heaf sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifier s) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades wi th one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong . The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacle s, and the point where they exit f rom
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatu s during lightning storm s or when unu sed for long pe riod s of time .
13 . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as pow er-s upply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatu s has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not op e rate normally, or has been dropped.
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14. The appliance coupler, or the AC Mains plug, is the AC mains disconnect devi ce and shall remain readily operable after in s tallation.
15. Adhere to all applicable, local codes.
16. To prevent electrical shock, the power cord shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth i ng connection.
17. Consult a licensed , professional engineer when any doubt or qu es tions arise regarding a physical equipment in s tallation.
18. Do not use any aerosol spray, cleaner, disinfectant or fumigant on, near or into the apparatus. Clean only with a dry cloth.
19. Do not unplug the unit by pulling on the cord, use the plug.
20. Do not submerge the app a ratus in wat er or liquid s.
21. Keep ventilation opening free of dust or other matter.
Maintenance and Repair
WARNING!: Advance technology, e.g. , the use of modern materials and powerful electronics , requires specially adapted
maintenance and repair methods. To avoid a danger of subsequent damage to the apparatus, injuries to persons and/or the
creation of additional safety hazards, all maintenance or repair work on the apparatus should be performed only by a QSC
authorized service station or an authorized QSC International Distributor. QSC is not responsible for any injury, harm or related
damages arising from any failure of the customer, owner or user of the apparatus to facilitate those repairs.
FCC Statement
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de v ice , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device ma y not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received , including interference that may cause un d es ir ed operation .
Th
ese li m it sare de sig ned top rovid er eas on a ble pro t ect ion aga in st ha rmf ul int e rf e ren ce ina re s id ential install ation .T his eq uipment g ener a te s, u ses
and can rad iate radio f requen cyenergy and ,if not in sta lled an dus ed in acco rd ance with the in s tru ctio n s, may cau se ha rmful int e rference to ra dio
communications . However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thi seq uipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, w hich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the us er is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the follo w ing measures :
• R
eo ri e nt orrel oca te th er ece ivi ng ante nn a.
• In c re ase thes eparation betw ee n th ee qui pme nt a nd r ece iv e r.
• Conn ect th ee quipment into an outl et on ac ircuit di ffe rent from th at to wh ic h th erece iv eris conn ecte d.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warranty
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