Summary of KH15
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User's manual rev.04 english kh15 k array.
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Table of contents 2 ac power distribution p. 6 3 voltage requirements p. 6 4 p. 7 5 power connector wiring p. 7 6 p. 8 7 amplification and protection circuitry p. 8 8 dsp & remote control p. 9 9 p. 10 10 power supply & audio section p. 15 12 suspending manual p. 17 13 maintenance of the system p. 18...
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1. Safety instructions this symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance istructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual! P. 5 user's manual caution ! • amplifier amplifier amplifier amplifier • the amplifier should be placed so that its location does no...
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All amplifier modules and the rest of the audio equipment connected to it (mixing consoles, processors, etc.) must be connected to the ac power distribution in a properway, preserving ac line polarity and connecting earth ground such that all grounding points are connected to a single node or common...
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The kh15 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 circu...
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The kh15 presents a 10k ohm balanced input impedance to a three-pin xlr connector with the following connectors: pin1 = ground pin2 = signal + pin3 = signal - the is powered by a high-power 2-channel digital amplifiers (750 watts/ch. Rms) with a total power of 1500 watts. All the specific functions ...
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Kh15 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. If you desire to se...
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P. 10 user's manual 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). 2 . Install the k array control software from installer in the cd-rom 2.1 start the karray_manager_v2 from windows - start - software -...
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P. 11 user's manual 3 . Id setting 4 . Single module control on this bars you can see all the modules connected in your net. Pressing this button you can have a refresh of the modules connected. 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 th...
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P. 12 user's manual 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 sele...
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P. 13 user's manual 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 choo...
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P. 14 user's manual 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, ...
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The kh15 output 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 conne...
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Kh15 system spl calculations system vert. Coverage spl @1mt 2 x kh15 + 2 x ks4 4 x kh15 + 4 x ks4 6 x kh15 + 8 x ks4 8 x kh15 + 10 x ks4 system spl @ 10mt spl @ 20mt spl @ 40mt spl @ 80mt 2 x kh15 + 2 x ks4 4 x kh15 + 4 x ks4 6 x kh15 + 8 x ks4 8 x kh15 + 10 x ks4 15° 132db from 15° to 25° 138db fro...
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Scope of this manual although this manual contains much useful information on rigging in general, it does not claim to be a comprehensive resource on the subject. This manual assumes that the owners and/or users of a k-array system are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of rigging and flying...
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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 componen...
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User's manual p. 19 0 = kh15f flat 1 = kh15m 2 = kh15h 3 = kh15q 4 = kh15in warm indoor eq 5 = kh15vx 6 = kh15gn 7 = kh15flp 8 = kh15mp 9 = kh15hp 10 = kh15f 11 = kh15m 12 = kh15h 13 = kh15q 14 = kh15in 15 = kh15vx kh15 mid high "hi-hat" eq speech eq or bg music flat studio eq flat + pad -4db mid + ...
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User's manual p. 20 kh15f - flat preset kh15gn kh15h kh15in kh15vx kh15q kh15m kh15 presets.
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User's manual p. 21 kh15 polar response horizontal coverage vertical coverage.
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K-notes.
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P. 23 accessories: • k-case3: flight-case for k modules ( 3pcs of kh4/ks4 or 2pcs of ks4/kh4 + 4pcs kh15 ) • k-case2: flight-case for k modules ( 2pcs of kh4/ks4 or 1pcs of ks4/kh4 + 4pcs kh15 ) • k-case1: flight-case for k modules ( 1pcs of kh4/ks4 or 4pcs kh15 ) • k-fly15: flying bar for applicati...
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