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User Presets

 

[appears only from preset no. 9 to 12] 

 

Names 

 

Preset Name

 

[enter preset name, max. 12 digits] 

 

Out A Name

 

[enter name of output A, max. 6 digits] 

 

Out B Name

 

[enter name of output A, max. 6 digits] 

 

Bass 

 

Routing 

[routing of the input channels] 

A(a)/L(d)/R(dx) 
B(a)/R(d)/L(dx) 
A+B(a)/L+R(dx) 
B (analog) always 

The routing of channel A and B offers four possibilities:  
1. analogue (left) or digital (left) or digital crossed (right) 

   2. analogue (right) or digital (right) or digital crossed (left) 
   3. analogue (left + right) or digital (left + right)  

4. input B always analogue  

 

 

Delay 

[adjust delay, in 10 cm steps] 

 

 

Crossover Low Cut

 (high pass) 

[crossover function] 

Type

 (Subsonic-Filter 12 dB Q=1,2 or 12 dB/Oktave or 24 dB/Oktave) 

Frequency 

This digital filter (crossover) limits the frequency range above the adjustable crossover 
frequency with a selectable slope of 12db/octave or 24 dB/octave. You can not deactivate this 
digital filter. When you need a full-range audio signal on the outputs A + B you should set the 
frequency to 25 Hz and choose a type of the low cut filter.   

 

 

Crossover High Cut

 (low-pass) 

[crossover function] 

Type 

(Off or 12 dB/Oktave or 24 dB/Oktave) 

Frequency 

This digital filter (crossover) limits the frequency range below the adjustable crossover 
frequency with a selectable slope of 12db/octave or 24 dB/octave. 
This filter can be deactivated (Off). 

 

 

Equalizer 1 

[adjust equalizer]

 

 

Frequency 
Gain 

(bandwidth) 

With this digital filter (parametr. EQ) you can affect the frequency range by making adjustments 
of filter frequency (center frequency), the Gain (boost resp. cut) and the Q-factor (bandwidth).    
If you adjust the sensitivity (Gain) to 0 dB you deactivate this filter. 

 

Equalizer 5 

[adjust equalizer]

 

 

Frequency 
Gain 

(bandwidth) 

See adjustable parameters Equalizer 1. 

 

 

Output Phase

 

[adjust output phase, you can choose between „in phase” or „out of   

 

         

phase 180°”] 

 

Output Level

 

[adjust output level, it is independent to the adjustment of the  

       

volume pots] 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VSS 18

Page 1: ...User Manual VSS 18 SD 7 SD 8...

Page 2: ...s of best quality Share with us the enthusiasm for good sound The K M E team wishes you fun and success with your new PA system 2 Contents 1 Introduction 2 Contents 2 3 The digital system unit VSS 18...

Page 3: ...ling sheme The integrated 18 subwoofer provides a low frequent radiation starting from 40 Hz to 160 Hz The special tunnel geometry enables a high sound pressure with extra low power compression and a...

Page 4: ...g fuse 5x20 mm 4 Mains connector PowerCon in link Attention use the correct mains voltage of 90 250 V AC 50 60 Hz Connections 5 Line in link out XLR balanced analogue digital switchable see navigation...

Page 5: ...up yellow max input level the limiter is working LED lights up red there is a malfunction you must power cycle the VSS 18 3 The LCD display is used as operation mode display of the VSS 18 The arrows i...

Page 6: ...6 7 The navigation structure menu navigation by means of the information on the LCD display...

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Page 8: ...onic 12 dB Q 1 2 Frequency XXXX Hz Off Frequency Gain Q XX XX dB XXXXX Hz 4th Order 24 dB Type 2nd Order 12 dB 4th Order 24 dB Frequency Gain Q XX XX dB Frequency XXXX Hz Parts which marked by must re...

Page 9: ...of the amplifier and PSU PowerSupplyUnit If the unit is muted the operation parameter screen is displayed automatically Diagnostics In this menu you can read out the current software version Factory...

Page 10: ...e You can not deactivate this digital filter When you need a full range audio signal on the outputs A B you should set the frequency to 25 Hz and choose a type of the low cut filter Crossover High Cut...

Page 11: ...ystem volume control master Out A is adjustable from to 6 dB the adjustment of Out B is independent A relative B indep 3 The volume controls for Out A and Out B are depending on the system volume cont...

Page 12: ...vices previously After switching on the VSS 18 all volume pots should be turned to 0 dB center click with deactivated lock function to keep a defined signal level and an optimal controlling this adjus...

Page 13: ...hown in the scheme to switch the input of channel A to analogue digital resp digital X the selection can be looked up from the LCD display from the respective direction of arrow After the correct sele...

Page 14: ...ld you have forgotten the password you have no possibility to re activate the VSS 18 Please contact the K M E support Should the entered password had been cleared e g after a rental you have to assume...

Page 15: ...e the lock function is activated To deactivate the lock function you have to press the OK button again for 2 seconds and if entered before enter your password by using the arrow keys and confirm with...

Page 16: ...Connectors analogue line in 2 x XLR line out 2 x XLR digital AES EBU input output XLR speaker out 2 x Speakon NL 4 Neutrik Power requirements 90 250 Volt 50 60 Hz PowerCon in link Power consumption ma...

Page 17: ...02 SD8 OMNI Preset 03 CARDIOID 1 Preset 04 CARDIOID 2 Preset 05 CARDIOID 3 Preset 06 SINGLE BASS Preset 07 TOPS ONLY Preset 08 BASS ARRAY Userpresets Preset 09 USER SMALLPA Preset 10 USER PA DLY Prese...

Page 18: ...r the passive subwoofers VB 18 Preset 3 CARDIOID 1 for passive top unit for passive top unit front back 0 90 180 270 300 330 240 210 120 150 30 60 directional dispersion of the subwoofers 2x VSS 18 2x...

Page 19: ...nel passive subwoofer VB 18 Out B is the speaker output for the front channel passive subwoofer VB 18 Preset 5 CARDIOID 3 front back 0 90 180 270 300 330 240 210 120 150 30 60 directional dispersion o...

Page 20: ...al to input A B or digital audio signal to input A the volume control for Out A Out B depending on system volume control speaker outputs Out A Out B are for passive top units min 4 ohm 500 Watt Preset...

Page 21: ...vigation to restore the initial state resp to overwrite it When you will use those presets like shown the graphics please make sure that the presets are not changed Otherwise choose the command Reset...

Page 22: ...u can connect an additional bass VB 18 on the speaker output B The VSS 18 for the L LS and R RS are used with the presets no 9 Preset 12 USER BMS 2 L RS R C LS LFE 5 x VSS 18 max 14x top units audio i...

Page 23: ...SD 8 Components 2 x VL 750 12 1 2 x VSS 18 18 2 x VB 18 18 4 Ohm 2 x VL 760 15 1 2 x VSS 18 18 4 x VB 18 18 4 Ohm Power output total 4000 W RMS 2 x 500 W RMS 4 Ohm free configurable total 5000 W RMS...

Page 24: ...gh loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage You should therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels Wear hearing protection if continuously exposed to high...

Page 25: ...have to link each audio signal with a XLR cable to the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E which includes the audio signal and the power supply connect the speaker output Out A of VSS 18 each w...

Page 26: ...dio signal XLR cable each on channel A on the VSS 18 after this you have to link each audio signal with a XLR cable to the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E which includes the audio signal an...

Page 27: ...o link each audio signal with a XLR cable to the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E which includes the audio signal and the power supply connect the speaker output Out A of VSS 18 each with a...

Page 28: ...it plug in the left right audio signal XLR cable each on channel A on the VSS 18 after this you have to link each audio signal with a XLR cable to the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E which...

Page 29: ...al XLR cable each on channel A on the VSS 18 after this you have to link each audio signal with a XLR cable to the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E which includes the audio signal and the po...

Page 30: ...r audience full range setup basis setup 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 4x 500 watts speaker outputs e g free routable as top extension delay line monitoring subwoofer monitor Setup...

Page 31: ...p 2 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 2x VB 18 2x 500 watts speaker outputs e g free routable as top extension delay line monitoring subwoofer cardioid setup 3 2x VL...

Page 32: ...32 For your notes...

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Page 35: ...35 Warranty claims please learn from the warranty card included You will find the User Manual of the VERSIO Series in an other manual or on K M E s website at www kme sound com...

Page 36: ...bfalleimers auf einem Produkt angebracht ist unterliegt dieses Produkt der europ ischen Richtlinie 2002 96 EC 2 Alle Elektronik Altger te m ssen getrennt vom Hausm ll ber daf r staatlich vorgesehene S...

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