Summary of KH15
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User's manual rev.02 english k array line kh4/ks4/kh15.
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Detailed safety and operation instructions: follow instructions: retain instructions: heed warnings: water and moisture: ventilation: heat: power-cord protection: cleaning: object and liquid entry: damages that require service: servicing: all the operation instructions and safety should be read befo...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 introduction p. 3 2 ac power distribution p. 4 3 voltage requirements p. 4 4 p. 5 5 power connector wiring p. 5 6 p. 6 7 amplification & protection circuitry p. 6 8 dsp & remote control p. 7 9 p. 8 10 power supply & audio section p. 13 11 system configurations p. 14 p. 15 p. 15 1...
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K-array is the new voice that sings aloud, "outside the chorus", 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 ...
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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 kh4 or ks4 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...
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The kh4 or ks4 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 the k-array power amplifiers, a high-power eight-channel digital amplifiers (500 watts/ch. Rms) with a total power of...
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Kh4, ks4 and 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...
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P. 8 user's manual 9. Dsp remote control software 1 . To connect the k-array modules to a pc, it is needed a rs485 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. 9 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. Address for remote control id 39 kh4fl01 from pc or previous module to next module preset loaded address x...
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P. 10 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. 11 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. 12 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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Kh4, ks4 and 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. You can wire a max of 4 modules on the same line if the use of them will be within the 50% of their max power. For full power...
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Kh4 system spl calculations system vert. Coverage spl @1mt 2 x kh4 + 4 x ks4 4 x kh4 + 8 x ks4 6 x kh4 + 12 x ks4 system spl @ 10mt spl @ 20mt spl @ 40mt spl @ 80mt 2 x kh4 + 4 x ks4 4 x kh4 + 8 x ks4 6 x kh4 + 12 x ks4 from 7° to 37° 140db +/- 3db from 7° to 47° 146db from 7° to 57° 150db 128db 124...
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User's manual p. 15 11.1 system coverage 11.2 short installation manual spl distance mt db 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 system 6 x kh4 + 12 ks4 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 spl distance mt db 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 system 2 x kh4 + 4 ks4 spl distance mt db 10 20 30 40 50 60 70...
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Kh4 kh4 ks4 ks4 ks4 ks4 ks4 ks4 ks4 12. System configuration on the floor 13. Variable vertical coverage user's manual p. 16 7° 37° for floor applications you can set up a maximum of 3 speakers each k-feet4 for flying applications you can append a maximum of 4 kh4 each k-fly4 the kh4 is equipped wit...
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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...
Page 21: Kh4
0 = kh4fl flat 1 = 2 = kh4m 3 = kh4mp 4 = kh4h 5 = kh4hp 6 = 7 = 8 = 9 = 10 = 11 = 12 = 13 = 14 = 15 = kh4 kh4fl indoor eq mid mid + pad -4db high high + pad -4db kh4q "hi-hat" eq kh4qp "hi-hat" eq + pad -4db kh4full "fullrange" preset kh421f array configuration x 2 speakers 1° position (from top) k...
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User's manual p. 21 19. Physical 18. Details & accessories kh4 kh4 ks4 ks4 kh15 kh15 weight 12kg 56 cm 25cm 16 cm 139 db @1mt max continuous spl 100-19,000 hz frequency range +/-3db 100° nominal horizontal coverage 136 db @1mt max continuous spl 38-150 hz frequency range +/-3db 100° nominal horizont...
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User's manual p. 22 kh4fl - flat preset kh4q kh4m01 kh4fl02 kh4full kh4h01 kh4 presets.
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User's manual p. 23 kh15f - flat preset kh15gn kh15h kh15in kh15vx kh15q kh15m kh15 presets.
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User's manual p. 24 ks4fl - flat preset ks4xt200 ks4xt12 ks4xt45 ks4101 ks4 presets.
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User's manual p. 25 kh15 polar response kh4 polar response horizontal coverage horizontal coverage vertical coverage vertical coverage close vertical coverage open.
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User's manual p. 26 k-array system - www.K-array.Com by hp sound equipment s.R.L. Viale roma 7/i 50037 san piero a sieve (firenze) italy - tel +39 055 8487222 fax e-mail: info@k-array.Com +39 055 8487238 k-notes.