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IN1 routed to OUT1

IN1 not routed to OUT1

Output configuration

Once connected to the Thunder-KS active subwoofer (see 

“K-array Connect Mobile App”, page 12 for details) the 

output configuration can be performed either using the 

on-board web interface or with the K-array Connect app, as 

described below.

A.  Touch the Preset tab in the tab menu at the bottom 

of the screen: this will modify the buttons in the list of 

available devices.

B.  Select the device you want to configure and touch the 

button to enter the Output Configuration page. 

Signal Routing

The Thunder-KS active subwoofer features two analog 

inputs on channels 1 & 2, two digital inputs on channels 

3 & 4 and four freely assignable audio power outputs. The 

internal transducer is wired in parallel to the output channel 2 

(see Thunder-KS User Guide for details). Signal routing can 

be configured either with the on-board web app or with the 

K-array Connect app, as described below.

1.  Touch the Routing tab in the tab menu at the bottom 

of the screen: this will modify the buttons in the list of 

available devices.

C.  In the Output Configuration page fill in the field according 

to the actual loudspeakers configuration: match the 

loudspeakers models and quantities connected to the 

Thunder-KS SpeakON output connectors.

D.  Once completed, save the output configuration 

touching the APPLY button at the bottom of the page.

2.  Select the device you want to configure and touch the 

button to enter the Routing table page.

3.  Touch the squares in order to toggle the connection 

among the input channels on the left side to the output 

channels in the top side.

4.  If needed, toggle the input channel 2 XLR connector 

analog or AES3.

Pinnacle-KR

Assembly Manual

Summary of Contents for Pinnacle-KR II

Page 1: ...Pinnacle KR II Loudspeaker systems ASSEMBLY MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus Clean the product only with a sof...

Page 3: ... dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons This device complies with Part...

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Page 5: ... K array Connect 12 K framework3 12 Connectivity Reset 12 K array Connect Mobile App 12 Connection and Discovery 12 Connection to a single Thunder KS 12 Connection to a network of Thunder KS 14 Output configuration 15 Signal Routing 15 Volume 16 Media Player 16 On Board Web App 17 System Update 17 System Update via Internet 18 System Update via USB 18 K framework3 Software 19 Discovery 19 Grouping...

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Page 7: ... the modularity of the systems and thanks to the available accessories for ground stacking or suspending the loudspeakers the Pinnacle KR systems can be assembled in many configurations suiting any application from outdoor light parties to auditorium from conference rooms to beach clubs and more Enhanced performance and easy tuning are now managed by the Integrated Electronic Brain IEB implemented...

Page 8: ...Thunder KS1 1 Thunder KS1P 1 Thunder KS2 1 2 Thunder KS2P 1 2 KR402 II KR404 II Python KP 4 8 KR3 Thunder KS3 1 2 Thunder KS3P 1 2 KR802 II KR804 II Kayman KY 4 8 KR4 Thunder KS4 1 2 Thunder KS4P 1 2 Basic Bundle Systems The Pinnacle KR102II Pinnacle KR202II Pinnacle KR402II and Pinnacle KR802II are basics bundles further bundles are available e g Pinnacle KR404II based on these configurations Pin...

Page 9: ...CABLE235 4 pole joint cable with SpeakON NL4 22 5 cm 9 in 1 Power cable with PowerCON TRUE Pinnacle KR402 II Bill of material 4 Python KP102 I Stainless steel meter long line array element with 3 drivers 1 Thunder KS3 I Compact multi tasking 21 self powered subwoofer 1 Thunder KS3P I Compact 21 passive subwoofer 2 K FOOT3 Adapter for standing loudspeakers on top of Thunder sub 4 K JOINT3 Joining h...

Page 10: ...rfect sound reinforcement system tailors both the listening expectation and the aesthetics and architectural constraints The Pinnacle KR systems are designed to give the sound engineer and integrators unparalleled scalability and elegant solutions matching any application with the dedicated custom loudspeaker configurations Few rules shall be followed in order to select the proper accessories and ...

Page 11: ...ack K FOOT3 Adapter for standing loudspeakers on top of Thunder sub How to assembly the K JOINT3 hinge arm to the K FOOT3 Pinnacle KR Assembly Manual A B C D 4 mm hex key Loose the locking screw Tightening sequence 1 3 4 2 Tighten the locking screw Rotate the wheel in order to change the joint angle and tilt the loudspeakers ...

Page 12: ...ker to the K FOOT3 Suspended K FLY3 Steel fly bar for suspending Kobra Python Kayman KU26 KU44 How to assembly the K JOINT3 hinge arm to the K FLY3 Follow the K JOINT3 assembly instructions to join the loudspeaker to the K FLY3 Wall mount advcanced bracket K WALL2 Wall bracket with ball and socket joint advanced model Pinnacle KR Assembly Manual 1 2 3 4 mm hex key 4 mm hex key 4 mm hex key Tighten...

Page 13: ...crews to tightly lock the bracket configuration In order to lock the loudspeaker position tighten the top and bottom hex socket set screws Wall mount basic bracket K WALL2L Lightweight bracket for wall mounting basic model Pinnacle KR Assembly Manual 5 mm hex key 4 mm hex key 4 mm hex key 2 1 E E 3 4 4 mm hex key ...

Page 14: ...shaped as a Kobra loudspeaker K KKPOLE that can be screwed directly on top of the subwoofer 4 Join the first loudspeaker to the K FOOT3 or to the K KKPOLE according to the Pinnacle system model see Joint page 4 5 If available join the further loudspeakers to the one already assembled on top of the subwoofer The total height of the column loudspeakers shall not exceed 2 m 6 6 ft i e no more than tw...

Page 15: ...work3 simulator software see Joint page 4 6 Set the Thunder KS subwoofer s according to the configuration designed with the K framework3 simulator software Launch the K framework3 software and switch the interface to the 3D simulator Add a flown array Select the KFLY2 flybar in order to simulate a Pinnacle suspended line array Select the desired column loudspeaker model Kobra Python or Kayman and ...

Page 16: ...speaker system is composed of one Thunder KS active subwoofer and one or more top loudspeakers An active passive loudspeakers system is composed of one Thunder KS active subwoofer driving both one or more top loudspeakers and one passive Thunder KS subwoofer with satellites top loudspeakers Please don t exceed the limit of two Thunder KS active units linked and powered by the same line The proper ...

Page 17: ...PC or MAC Smartphone Tablet Active Subwoofer Mixing console or matrix Passive Subwoofer Top loudspeakers output on channels 1 and 3 SpeakON NL4 1 1 Passive Subwoofer output on channel 4 SpeakON NL4 2 2 2 or 4 pole speaker cable SpeakON NL4 4 pole speaker cable SpeakON NL4 Top loudspeakers Top loudspeakers Passive Subwoofer Active Subwoofer ...

Page 18: ...mework3 software from K array website Connectivity Reset Keep pressed the RESET button for 10 to 15 seconds in order to Revert the wired IP addressing to DHCP Activate the built in Wi Fi and reset the wireless parameters to the default SSID name and password see K array Connect Mobile App page 12 for details K array Connect Mobile App The K array Connect mobile app is designed to allow any Android...

Page 19: ...to connect to the Thunder KS Wi Fi network 4 Enter the password to connect to Thunder KS active subwoofer If not modified the default password is the device serial number e g K142AN0006 case sensitive 5 The K array Connect app connects directly to the Thunder KS active subwoofer The on board web interface is a further user interface embedded on the built in DSP that allows to manage the system fea...

Page 20: ...h Thunder KS active subwoofer to a Wi Fi access point with built in Ethernet switch use Ethernet Cat5 or Cat6 cables 2 Set the access point Wi Fi network SSID and parameters 3 Ensure the Wi Fi of the mobile device is on 4 Connect the mobile device to the access point Wi Fi network 5 Launch the K array Connect app the app looks for any device in the network whose name starts with K array and tries ...

Page 21: ...rallel to the output channel 2 see Thunder KS User Guide for details Signal routing can be configured either with the on board web app or with the K array Connect app as described below 1 Touch the Routing tab in the tab menu at the bottom of the screen this will modify the buttons in the list of available devices C In the Output Configuration page fill in the field according to the actual loudspe...

Page 22: ...elect the device you want to configure and touch the button to enter the volume adjustment section 3 Three pages are available for setting the input gain input level and output level respectively touch the top menu buttons according to the needed adjustment Media Player The Thunder KS active subwoofer built in DSP implements a media player that can be used to playback audio files from a USB device...

Page 23: ... and if the Kommander KA amplifier is connected to a LAN with Internet access the Available Version field is filled with the latest published system version number available on K array website On Board Web App Once the IP address of a Thunder KS active subwoofer is set and known it is possible to access the built in DSP features over a LAN with a web browser Google Chrome is recommended type the T...

Page 24: ...ts in few minutes at the end of the updating process the system reboots System Update via USB In order to update the Kommander KA amplifier s osKar embedded operating system locally a USB key with the system update files must be prepared in advance A Retrieve the system update file from the official K array repository and move it into a folder named update on the USB key The system update file nam...

Page 25: ...hat every Pinnacle KR system and the PC or Mac running the K framework3 are properly connected to the same network 2 Power up the active subwoofer s 3 Launch the K framework3 and open the Network window 4 Click on the Discovery button the K framework3 starts scanning the network looking for K array devices a If the K framework3 finds two or more devices with conflicting ID a dialog window appears ...

Page 26: ...ired to send the unit in for service In this instance you will be provided with an RA Return Authorization number 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...

Page 27: ...2 83in 735mm 28 94in 12mm 0 47in 700mm 27 56in 592mm 23 30in 370mm 14 57in 530mm 20 87in M8 368mm 14 47in 350mm 13 78in M20 1106mm 43 54in 500mm 19 69in 12mm 0 47in 580mm 22 83in 512mm 20 16in 350mm 13 78in 270mm 10 63in M8 1119mm 44 05in 553mm 21 77in 290mm 11 42in M20 1106mm 43 54in 500mm 19 69in 580mm 22 83in 512mm 20 16in 350mm 270mm 10 63in M8 1119mm 44 05in 553mm 21 77in 290mm 11 42in M20 35...

Page 28: ...electable Rated power 400 W 720 W 1200 W Connectors 2x SpeakON NL4 1 1 transucers link 2 2 through IP Rating 3 IP64 Dimensions WxHxD 59 x 1000 x 81 mm 2 3 x 39 4 x 3 2 in 89 x 1000 x 118 mm 3 5 x 39 4 x 4 7 in 116 x 1000 x 134 mm 4 6 x 39 4 x 5 3 in Weight 2 3 kg 5 07 lb 5 8 kg 12 78 lb 14 9 kg 32 8 lb 1 With dedicated K array preset 2 Maximum SPL is calculated using a signal with crest factor 4 1...

Page 29: ...rol Wi Fi dedicated APP K framework3 via wired Ethernet connection Amplifier module 4 channel switching mode Class D Output power 3 4x 1500 W 4 Ω 4x 1500 W 4 Ω 4x 2500 W 4 Ω 4x 2500 W 4 Ω MAINS Operating Range 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz with PFC Power Consumption 600 W 8 Ω load Pink noise 1 4 rated power 600 W 8 Ω load Pink noise 1 4 rated power 600 W 4 Ω load Pink noise 1 4 rated power 600 W 4 Ω load P...

Page 30: ...2800 Wpeak 2800 Wpeak Coverage Omni Connectors Speaker input parallel output 2x SpeakON NL4 Input terminals selectable IN Link 1 1 parallel Link 2 2 Link 1 1 IN Link 2 2 DEFAULT IP Rating IP54 Dimensions WxHxD 500 x 350 x 440 mm 19 7 x 13 8 x 17 3 in 650 x 500 x 580 mm 25 6 x 19 7 x 22 8 in 735 x 580 x 700 mm 28 9 x 22 83 x 20 87 in 1106 x 500 x 580 mm 43 5 x 19 7 x 22 8 in Weight 18 kg 39 7 lb 34...

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