HK Audio FirNet Manual Download Page 3

FIRNET Controller 1.0

Congratulations!

You made an excellent choice by opting for the 
HK AUDIO FIRNETLinear Phase Controller.

The HK AUDIO engineers who developed the 
FIRNET controller dipped into a deep well of more 
than ten years experience working with FIR fi ltering 
technology, developing state-of-art AD/DA conver-
ters, and programming digital signal processors. 
Designed to handle with the greatest ease, this 
device helps you effi ciently distribute and process 
audio signals to achieve excellent audio results with 
our speaker systems.   

Please read this manual carefully; your time will 
be well-spent as this information will help you 
make the most of the device and its performance 
potential.

This manual describes the FIRNET controller’s 
functions in great detail. If you are knowledgeable 
of and experienced with this type of controller and 
simply need a quick introduction to the front panel 
and its functions, you may wish to consult the 
Quick Start Guide on page 6.

Important Notes on Safety

Please read carefully the following instructions 
and safety guidelines, and keep them safe for later 
reference. Be sure to heed all the cautionary notes 
and follow the instructions.

•  Do not remove covers; there are no user-service-

able parts inside. Please refer all servicing and 
maintenance to qualifi ed service personnel.

•  Ensure this device is grounded.
•  Position the mains cord so it cannot be stepped 

on or pinched, particularly at the plug end, at 
power outlets, and at the point it exits the device.

•  Use this device only with attachments and acces-

sories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

•  This device must be serviced if damaged in any 

way, for example, if the mains cord or plug is da-
maged, liquids are spilled or objects dropped into 
the device, or if it is exposed to rain or moisture, 
dropped, or fails to operate normally.

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Summary of Contents for FirNet

Page 1: ...Manual 1 0 English Deutsch Fran ais Espa ol...

Page 2: ...sever al other power consumers The plug socket for the power supply must be positioned near the unit and must be easily accessible PLACE OF INSTALLATION The unit should stand only on a clean horizonta...

Page 3: ...ick introduction to the front panel and its functions you may wish to consult the Quick Start Guide on page 6 Important Notes on Safety Please read carefully the following instructions and safety guid...

Page 4: ...tabase of Scenes for Speci c Events 7 4 8 Master EQ 7 5 Front Control Readouts and Displays 8 6 Rear Panel Connectors 9 7 Menu Options 11 7 1 A General Survey of Menu Options 11 7 2 A General Survey o...

Page 5: ...mpulse Response lters FIR lters do not consist of a speci c number of separately computed lter elements Instead they contain a complete sampled copy with the magni tude and phase function required for...

Page 6: ...ble database archiving functions for equalization phase correction and power handling capacity speci ca tions of different HK AUDIO speakers and sound reinforcement systems The controller stores up to...

Page 7: ...of 48 to 12 dB at full scale Yellow segment Audio input level in the range of 12 to 0 dB at full scale Red segment Audio input level is overdriving the AD converter Note An overdriven AD converter gen...

Page 8: ...Networked hub and PC 4 AES EBU IN Digital Audio Input Connect signal sources with digital outputs to these three pin female XLR sockets Pin assignments are pin 1 ground pin 2 signal and pin 3 signal T...

Page 9: ...ly set analog levels to 18 dBu after a firmware update see section 7 Analog Signal Outputs 7 OUTPUT A to OUTPUT D Analog Audio Outputs Use these three pin XLR male sockets to route output signals to p...

Page 10: ...ubmenu and the S key to select a speaker speci c lter set for the previously selected speaker series Press the ENTER key to load a selected speaker speci c lter set to the FIRNET controller 7 1 A Gene...

Page 11: ...FIRNET s inputs press the LEVEL key and then the RS keys to select the menu option Input Level if not already selected After pressing the ENTER key use the RS keys to select an audio input Input A or...

Page 12: ...cking Keys To unlock keys press the ADMIN key to access the Admin menu Keylock is the only menu option available so simply press the ENTER key to con rm The LCD now reads Deactivate Keylock and prompt...

Page 13: ...and the QP keys to select the desired display contrast within a range of 0 to 31 Then press the ENTER key to assign the contrast setting Selecting the Controller Name To create an orderly logical PA...

Page 14: ...1 ground 2 signal 3 signal Input impedance 9 k ohms Maximum input level Variable 6 12 18 and 24 dBu Dynamic range input 128 dB A Digital input 3 pin XLR female Pin assignments 1 ground 2 signal 3 sign...

Page 15: ...09 66595 St Wendel Germany info hkaudio com www hkaudio com International Inquiries fax 49 68 51 905 215 international hkaudio com Technische nderungen vorbehalten Copyright 2008 Music Sales GmbH 01 2...

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