KLA12 – 12" 2-way Loudspeaker
KLA181 – 18" Subwoofer
KLA AF12 – Array Frame
KLA Series
User Manual
TD-000319-00-A
*TD-000319-00*
Page 1: ...KLA12 12 2 way Loudspeaker KLA181 18 Subwoofer KLA AF12 Array Frame KLA Series User Manual TD 000319 00 A TD 000319 00...
Page 2: ...Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation opening Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stove...
Page 3: ...r judgment a manufacturing defect This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or where the date code has been removed or defa...
Page 4: ...c for cracks wear deformation corrosion missing loose or damaged parts that could reduce the strength of the assembly Discard any worn defective or suspect parts and replace them with new appropriatel...
Page 5: ...trinsic Correction KLA12 to correct for inherent characteristics of the loudspeakers waveguide and enclosures Ar Q to make equalization adjustments based on the number of KLA12s in the array Auto Stan...
Page 6: ...2 3 4 9 9 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 6 6 4 4 4 8 1 ABS enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front power LED 4 Handles 5 Power module 6 M10 installation points 3 7 Tilt Direct dual angle 0 or 9 pole socket 8 Slip resistant...
Page 7: ...ure 4 Figure 5 0 1 Baltic Birch enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front power LED 4 Handles 5 Power module 6 M10 installation points 4 7 Slip resistant feet 8 M20 threaded 35 mm pole mount 9 Side rigging pla...
Page 8: ...8 KLA AF12 Shown as shipped 1 Rigging pins and lanyard 2 2 Array extension beam 3 Array frame 4 Feet for KLA181 application 5 Feet for KLA12 application Figure 6 1 2 3 4 5...
Page 9: ...1 weighs 104 lbs 47 2 kg and the KLA12 weighs 55 lbs 25 kg Use proper lifting techniques to complete this procedure Refer to KLA Maximum Suspended Load on page 4 WARNING Make sure that the loudspeaker...
Page 10: ...KLA12 as shown in Figure 10 Make sure that the four non slip feet 1 on the bottom of the top unit nest into the feet receptacles 2 on the top of the bottom loudspeaker 5 Make sure the top surface and...
Page 11: ...ront and sides of the KLA12 should be aligned with the front and sides of the KLA181 Refer to Figure 14 3 On the KLA12 loudspeaker with the hook 2 in the Retracted Position push button A to release sl...
Page 12: ...p of the loudspeaker are now in the retracted position Refer to Figure 16 2 Place another KLA181 on top of the first with the loudspeakers facing the same direction Make sure that the four feet 1 on t...
Page 13: ...he Locked Position as noted next to the hex socket on the loudspeaker Refer to Figure 17 on page 12 for details a In the Retracted Position you cannot see the hook in the view hole 2 b When the hook r...
Page 14: ...pension The Array Frame Extension bar is shown in Figure 3 on page 8 in its shipping configuration You must remove the rigging pins and the Extension Bar then reassemble the array frame as follows Ass...
Page 15: ...re 5 Continue to rotate the eyebolts until they reach the desired position Do not overtighten 6 The loudspeakers are ready for suspension Using the KLA181 Integrated Suspension Points Refer to Figure...
Page 16: ...with their rear panels exposed to direct sunlight Direct sunlight will heat the amplifier module and reduce its ability to produce full output Install sunshades if the application merits Maximum ambi...
Page 17: ...section Proper power on off sequencing can help to prevent unexpected sounds from being produced by the system pops clicks thumps These sounds are unpleasant and can take away from the overall profes...
Page 18: ...30 1 to apply AC mains power to the first powered loudspeaker in the signal chain No other loudspeaker is feeding audio signal to this one 4 When the amplifier is turned on the green STANDBY indicator...
Page 19: ...te when the unit is in STANDBY with the exception of the SIGNAL LED when an audio signal is present When the amplifiers are in STANDBY a small amount of current continues to flow keeping the amplifier...
Page 20: ...es and configures the array for the selected number of KLA12 boxes The result is an evenly balanced and accurate tonal curve from your KLA line array system Low frequency EQ LF SETTING MODE NORMAL Thi...
Page 21: ...nt LED is dimly illuminated REMOTE GAIN Control WARNING Do not put more than 5V or less than ground on the pin or else damage may occur Do not connect the pin directly to the 5V pin A 3 pin Euro style...
Page 22: ...n Figure 35 When using a single potentiometer for a Single Loudspeaker A When using a single potentiometer for Multiple Loudspeakers B Proper Wiring to the 3 pin Euro connector C Figure 38 Single Loud...
Page 23: ...KLA181 Figure 39 Top Front Side 16 6 in 422 mm 15 0 in 381 mm 23 4 in 594 mm 16 6 in 422 mm Figure 40 25 7 in 653 mm Side 25 7 in 653 mm Top Side with Optional Casters 30 0 in 762 mm 21 6 in 547 mm F...
Page 24: ...ntrol Locking powerCON power connector AC In Locking powerCON power connector AC Out Cooling On demand 50 mm variable speed fan Amplifier Protection Thermal limiting Output overcurrent Overtemperature...
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