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8. Operation 

 

All these components must be set directly on the hardware device.  
The adjustable parameters in the submenu “user presets” for Bass / Out A / Out B are 
identical. 
The names of the menu points refer to the user navigation on the device. 

 

 
Main Menu 

 

• 

Pot Lock Mode

 

[to be activated by using  “lock function”, see page 15] 

All Channels locked

 

[all volume pots locked] 

Tops only

 

[just lock the volume pots for  Out A and Out B]

 

Channel A

 

[just lock volume pot for out A] 

Channel B

 

[just lock volume pot for out B] 

In this menu you can set four different „lock - functions“ for the three volume pots of the        
VSS 18. 

 

• 

Sig LED Threshold 

Here you set the Threshold value where the LED starts to light green when the set value is 
reached by the audio signal. 

 

• 

User LED Threshold 

Here you set the Threshold value where the LED starts to light blue when the set value is 
reached by the audio signal.  

 

• 

Display Mode 

Output Levels

 

[output level display] 

Operation Parameters

 

[input level display and operation display] 

You can chose between two layouts of the LCD graphic display. The first one shows the output 
levels and the other one gives an overview about input levels and temperature 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 Reset 

Device Settings only

 

[Restore all adjustable parameters in the main menu] 

All (incl.Presets)

 

[Reset all changes made, incl. all user presets] 

To reset the unit to the programmed initial state there are two “levels”, just to restore only the 
parameters adjustable in the main menu or all menu items (incl. all user presets). After resetting 
all changed settings are turned to the programmed initial state! 

 

• 

System Menu 

Input 1 AD

 (see page 13) 

 

Analog

 

[switch input of channel A to analogue] 

 

Digital 

[switch input of  channel A to digital] 

 

Digital X

 

[switch input of channel A to digital X] 

In this menu item you switch the input of channel A to analogue or digital or digital X. Digital X 
causes  a  swaping  of  the  left  resp.  right  “audio-channel”  of  the  digital  signal  on  the  input  of            
VSS 18, e.g. for the digital controlling of SD 7 and SD 8 (for the left and right side).  

 

Password 

(see page 14) 

In this menu item you can enter an 8-digit password. If you have enterd a password and 
activate the “lock function” you must enter the password again to unlock the unit. 

 

LCD Brightness

 

[adjust brightness of the LCD graphic display] 

 

LCD Contrast

 

[adjust contrast of the LCD graphic display] 

 

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...

Page 7: ...7...

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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