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2+
1+
1-
2-
Connecting
Lyzard-KZ14 is already pre-wired with 5 m (16.4 ft) of ultra-
thin speaker cable to be directly connected to any K-array
power amplifier.
K-array’s Kommander line of amplifiers featuring built-in DSP
will operate the Lyzard-KZ14 at its optimized performance only
with the proper device preset: insure to load the Lyzard-KZ14
device preset before applying any signal to the loudspeaker.
25 mm (1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
1+
2-
1-
2+
Loudspeakers in parallel
By connecting the loudspeakers in parallel it is possible to
drive many loudspeakers with the same audio signal by
means of a single amplifier output channel.
The parallel connection lowers the total load impedance:
caution must be taken to maintain the load impedance of
the paralleled loudspeakers above the amplifier’s minimum
loading impedance.
Leveraging on the Lyzard-KZ14 impedance, up to 4
loudspeakers can be connected in parallel to the same
amplifier output channel.
N. of loudspeakers 1 2 3 4
Parallel impedance 16 Ω 8 Ω 5,3 Ω 4 Ω
Set the dedicated Lyzard-KZ14
DEVICE PRESET on the amplifier DSP
BEFORE applying any signal to the loudspeaker
The Lyzard-KZ14 ultra-thin speaker cable
should not be cut, jointed or soldered .
Instead of altering the wiring, replace the cable.
Before connecting the loudspeaker cable to the amplifier:
• insure the amplifier’s minimum loading impedance
is matched, especially when connecting multiple
loudspeakers in parallel (see next paragraph);
• insure that the amplifier is switched off.
In case of cable replacement, for a cable run of up to 5 m
(16.4 ft) use wire gauge of 0,5 mm
2
(24 AWG) at least.
For longer cable runs a wider gauge is recommended.
In order to screw the terminals of the Lyzard-KZ14, use 2 mm
(5/64 in) standard (flat-blade) screwdriver.
Caution must be taken when connecting the loudspeaker
cable to the amplifier’s terminal to match the signal polarity:
+
HOT red wire
–
COLD black/blue wire
When connecting the wires to a SpeakOn NL4 connector,
screw the HOT+ wire to the terminal 1+ or 2+ and the
COLD– wire to the terminal 1- or 2-.
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