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Introduction - Unpacking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Design Philosophy - Design Elements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

System Highlights - Connecting Your System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Installing and Positioning Your Monitors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

Introduction

Congratulations on your KRK purchase!  Welcome to the growing family of KRK
owners.
Growing demands on music recording industry professionals have created the need
for better monitor performance at more affordable prices.  The RoKit Series class of
Powered Studio Monitors was created to address these needs.  Please take a few
moments to review the information in this guide.

Safety
For your safety and to ensure correct operation of this product, please take a moment to read
the safety precautions opposite this page.

Caution
Never remove the rear panel of these powered monitors. To do so could result in electric
shock. A qualified technician should preform any repair or service to the electronics.

This product is capable of producing sounds at a volume that could be damaging to hearing
and result in permanent hearing loss over an extended period of time.

Unpacking and Visual Inspection
It is rare that a unit is damaged during shipping. However, if this does happen, contact ship-
ping company immediately. Keep the original carton and packing material for future shipping,
and to preserve your warranty!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your Rokit Powered monitor was originally pack-
aged in a specially designed carton and indicated special packaging
materials. Please save these items. They should be used when trans-
porting or shipping your Rokit Powered monitors.

Unpacking

Your Rokit Powered subwoofer has been carefully inspected and tested before
packing and shipping. After unpacking your monitor/subwoofer, carefully inspect it
for exterior damage and immediately report any physical damage during transit to
your shipping carrier. Save the shipping boxes and all packaging materials in case
the unit needs to be returned to your local dealer or KRK Systems, LLC.
Please read the warranty card that was included in the shipping carton for your
product before shipping to KRK Systems. A return authorization number from KRK
Systems is also required before shipping a product to KRK Systems for repair. After
obtaining a return authorization number from KRK Systems, all KRK Systems prod-
ucts in need of repair can be returned to the dealer where they were purchased or
sent directly to KRK Systems.
• For the safest possible return to KRK, please use the shipping carton and 

packaging that your monitor was originally shipped in.

• KRK cannot be responsible for any damages incurred during the shipping process

due to poor packing. Make certain to insure your shipment.

• If your monitor is out of warranty and you would like a quotation before servicing
• your product, please include a note with your contact information on it and we will 

contact you with a service quote. Service will be performed once your method of 
payment has been established and approved.

• Replacement carton and packaging can be purchased from KRK Systems, LLC  

for $18.00 each.

• For replacement part quotes call KRK Customer Service at 818-534-1580.

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Summary of Contents for ROKIT POWERED SERIES

Page 1: ...O MONITOR SUBWOOFER GUIDE KRK SYSTEMS LLC 9340 De Soto Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 USA HTTP WWW KRKSYS COM PART LITK00017 Our mission is to innovate design and deliver superior audio products that form the bridge between an artistic vision and a realized dream ...

Page 2: ...h the same characteristics as the original parts have been used and that the routine safety checks have been performed to guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condition REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET ...

Page 3: ...materials Please save these items They should be used when trans porting or shipping your Rokit Powered monitors Unpacking Your Rokit Powered subwoofer has been carefully inspected and tested before packing and shipping After unpacking your monitor subwoofer carefully inspect it for exterior damage and immediately report any physical damage during transit to your shipping carrier Save the shipping...

Page 4: ...cers we ve come to understand how a properly tuned monitor can become a valuable recording tool 2 Distortion Management Physical Non linear and Electronic Distortion Any deviation of the original audio signal is a distortion Various amplifier distortions have been identified the most commonly measured being intermodula tion and harmonic distortion Distortion can be present in an amplifier circuit ...

Page 5: ...low LED illuminates the trademarked KRK Triangle on the front baffle when power is applied NOTE MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE INDICATOR FOUND IN THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR IS SET TO THE CORRECT VOLTAGE SETTING FOR YOUR VOLTAGE CHANGING VOLTAGE To change the voltage remove the power cord slide voltage selector to desired voltage setting Please note when making voltage changes the fuses will have to be repla...

Page 6: ...tudio is critical to their performance Typically they should be placed so that that the listening position is fully covered with all monitors resting on the same horizontal plane A great way to test a monitor for its imaging capability is to play back a CD or DVD recorded acoustically in stereo or one recorded in surround sound if you have a surround sound set up We recommend acoustic music becaus...

Page 7: ...bwoofer you run the risk of damaging the equip ment Rotate the subwoofer s gain control counterclockwise and set the low pass filter control to the 80Hz position Power up the subwoofer prior to the other speakers shut down in reverse order note that the power light is illuminated Play back some music and turn the console output up to a moderate listening volume At this point the bass should sound ...

Page 8: ...er placement within the room and 2 via electrical settings that affect levels low pass filter frequency and phase Proper Physical Placement of Subwoofer Just because bass frequencies are largely non directional does not mean that you can ignore the subwoofer s placement in the room If fact a sub s physical position in the room in relation to the floor walls and other surfaces radically influences ...

Page 9: ...500 Hz to 2 000 Hz for the near field speakers After adjusting each near field speaker one at a time to 85 dB SPL adjust the LFE channel 10 dB louder or 95 dB SPL Use the LFE level trim for this adjustment rather than the subwoofer gain control which would corrupt the sub woofer bass management levels set in the previous section Bass Management Theory Bass Management Bass management is a method fo...

Page 10: ...ed to the dealer that you purchased it from or to KRK for servicing Problem The sound quality changes Repeat steps in the previous troubleshooting section above before continuing to the next steps Disconnect the signal cable at the input of the monitor With power on place your ear close to each driver tweeter woofer and listen for noise i e a slight hiss or hum If there s absolutely no sound whats...

Page 11: ...Connector System Volume Control LED Power Indicator RP5 53Hz 20kHz 2 0dB 1 Soft Dome 5 Aramid Glass Fiber 10 7 8 x 7 1 4 x 8 7 8 28 cm x 19 cm x 23 cm 16 lbs 15 watts 30 watts 82dB 90dB 05 02 10K Ohm 10K Ohm 3 0KHz 45Hz 1A 500mA RP6 49Hz 20kHz 1 5dB 1 Soft Dome 6 Aramid Glass Fiber 12 11 16 x 8 7 8 x 10 1 2 38 cm x 27 cm x 31 cm 23 lbs 18 watts 50 watts 84dB 95dB 09 01 10K Ohm 10K Ohm 2 6KHz 40Hz ...

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