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KS5

Ver. 1.

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KS5

USER GUIDE

English

Summary of Contents for KS5

Page 1: ...KS5 Ver 1 3 KS5 USER GUIDE English ...

Page 2: ...PLICATIONS 4 4 SAFETY information 5 5 UNPACKING 7 6 physical 8 7 amplifier 9 7 1 AC POWER 9 7 2 VOLTAGE REQUIREMENT 9 7 3 CURRENT REQUIREMENT 9 7 4 PROTECTION CIRCUITRY 10 7 5 rear panel 10 7 6 RS485 network 12 8 touch screen functions 13 9 SERVICE 14 10 TECHNICAL specifications 15 ...

Page 3: ...tion please observe the respective country specific regulations WEEE Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment This device complies with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive SYMBOLS Warning Dangerous voltages RISK of electric shock Terminals marked with this symbol are HAZARDOU...

Page 4: ...tal signals in AES EBU protocol also on an XLR for ease of cabling An integrated touch screen provides intuitive managing and editing of powerful DSP controlling All DSP functions including EQ can be controlled with remote managing software via USB or RS485 again conveniently on a standard XLR There are different DSP presets specifically made by K array to optimize the system performance of the va...

Page 5: ...defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with 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 Protect the power cord from bei...

Page 6: ...the amplifier in wet or humid locations without using weather protection TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus The main plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible CAUTION Choking Hazards This device contains small parts which may present a ...

Page 7: ...nstallation protect the device from rain and moisture Assure that the wind does not interfere with the system s stability taking extra securities like chains weights ropes or any other certified anchoring systems Doing otherwise may result in the unit falling down causing personal injury or property damage or even death The system should only be suspended by qualified personnel following safe rigg...

Page 8: ...45 7 in 1162 mm 23 2 in 590 mm 1 5 in 39 mm 33 5 in 850 mm 4 8 in 122 5 mm KS5 Ver 1 3 8 6 physical Weight 104 4 kg 230 2 lb ...

Page 9: ...ting for the device CAUTION Do not connect the system to AC power mains exceeding 265 V Doing so will cause significant damage to the device and create serious risk for users 7 3 CURRENT REQUIREMENT The amplifier presents a dynamic load to the AC mains drawing additional current as operating levels increase Different cables and circuit breakers heat up at varying rates so it is essential to unders...

Page 10: ...ifier protections are triggered by audio signal current and voltage by comparing input and output and NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient thermistors A Peak Current Shut Down and a Temperature Protection Limiter protect the output stage High frequency stationary signals like steady sinusoidal signals improperly referred as continuous or permanent signals with high amplitude tend to stress the amp...

Page 11: ...nector for two channel AES EBU digital audio accepting sample rates up to 96 kHz 10 AES EBU Digital Output XLR output providing two channel digital audio from AES EBU Digital input with no latency 11 REMOTE RS485 Link Input XLR input for connecting the KMT from another RS485 device in a K Framework network RS485 Link Input can also be used to connect a computer running the K Framework software req...

Page 12: ... Output on the rear panel allow users to create a network of K array devices which are manageable through the K Framework software on a PC see K Framework User Guide downloadable from the K array web site All devices can be linked with standard XLR cables The PC can be connected to the network either with USB cable or XLR cable requires K USB USB to RS485 adapter accessory as shown in the diagrams...

Page 13: ...s to manage the amplitude of the input signal whether analog or digital If you have a cluster composed of more then one unit we recommend setting the same input levels on all units MATRIX The Matrix page allows users to switch on off the four inputs channels independently IN1 and IN2 are the two analog inputs AES1 and AES2 are the two channels of the AES EBU digital input DELAY The Delay page allo...

Page 14: ...set loaded and the Board ID of the device The Board ID is a number which identifies the device when it is connected in a K framework network see Paragraph 7 6 Make sure that each device in the network has a different ID number 9 remote control k framework All DSP functions including system EQ and delay can be controlled using the K framework software The K framework software and its user guide can...

Page 15: ...he unit in for se rvice In this instance you will be provide d with an RA Re turn Authorization numbe r which should be included on all shipping documents and correspondence regarding the repair Shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser Any attempt to modify or replace components of the device will invalidate your warranty Service must be performed by an authorized K array service c...

Page 16: ...internal SRC and jitter correction Input gain delay up to 330 ms 8 full parametric IIR filters Peaking Shelving Hi Lo pass Hi Lo Butterworth FIR filter for electronic beam steering Onboard preset Level and temperature remote monitoring CONTROLS AND CONNECTIVITY Remote control with dedicated PC software via USB or RS485 Onboard touch screen display Analog 2x XLR bal input signal 2x XLR bal parallel...

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