25
EN
Dimensions
15.4"
391 mm
26"
662 mm
KW122 Dimensions
15"
381 mm
KW152 Dimensions
15.2"
386 mm
32.1"
816 mm
17.5"
445 mm
Page 1: ...000 W active 12 300 mm 2 way loudspeaker system KW152 60 1000 W active 15 380 mm 2 way loudspeaker system KW153 75 1000 W active 15 380 mm 3 way loudspeaker system KW181 18 460 mm 1000 W subwoofer sys...
Page 2: ...plifier that produces heat and requires ventilation 8 CAUTION Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other loudspeaker including amplifiers that produce heat 9...
Page 3: ...of of purchase i e sales receipt This warranty provides that the examination of the returned product must indicate in our judgement a manufacturing defect This warranty does not extend to any product...
Page 4: ...5 power cable 1 Locking CEE 7 4 power cable 1 User Manual CD 1 Wiring hookup diagram 1 M20 threaded loudspeaker pole KW122 12 2 Way Loudspeaker System 1 Birch plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front...
Page 5: ...Birch plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front LED 4 Cast aluminum handles 2 5 1000 W Class D power module 6 M10 rigging points 11 7 Tilt Direct dual angle pole socket 8 Slip resistant feet 6 6 2 4 6...
Page 6: ...System 1 Birch plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front LED 4 Cast aluminum handles 2 5 1000 W Class D power module 6 M10 rigging points 11 7 35 mm pole socket 8 Slip resistant feet 6 6 8 2 3 8 4 6 5...
Page 7: ...plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front LED 4 Cast aluminum handles 2 5 1000 W Class D power module 6 M20 threaded pole receptacle 7 3 heavy duty casters 8 Slip resistant feet 9 Feet cups for stacki...
Page 8: ...features the QSC Tilt Direct system for tilting the enclosures down 7 5 while on a pole The pole socket on the KW153 does not allow tilting WARNING When suspending the loudspeakers installation must b...
Page 9: ...eaker poles available from third party suppliers Rubber feet on the enclosure s bottom help to minimize enclosure movement during operation Do not pole mount or stack more than one enclosure on top of...
Page 10: ...s AC Mains Ensure that the POWER switch is not in the ON position before connecting AC power Connect the AC power cord to the AC INLET IEC socket on the back of the amplifier by inserting the cord s I...
Page 11: ...ing your speakers to its minimum position Turn on all source devices CD players mixers instruments turn on subwoofer s then turn on the top boxes KW122 KW152 KW153 The level controls on your mixer may...
Page 12: ...GAIN knob If the LED does not illuminate the input is not receiving any signal or the level of the signal is too low check all connections and the status of the device delivering the signal Channel B...
Page 13: ...hannel B they are summed together The gain of the summed signal is then controlled using the GAIN knob This affects the amount of signal sent to the amplifier and then to the loudspeaker components 1...
Page 14: ...sent on the Channel B direct line level output The LINE OUT POST GAIN MIX female XLR connector is a mixed output of Channel A Channel B and the RCA phono jacks This mix is affected by gain knobs on bo...
Page 15: ...ponding input The level of the output signal is not affected by the gain set on the subwoofer gain knob If a unit is OFF any signal present on MIC LINE IN A or LINE IN B passes through to the respecti...
Page 16: ...g algorithms that address correctable characteristics of transducers and waveguides The net result is that any KW Series system will present extraordinarily even and consistent energy throughout the p...
Page 17: ...he maximum output This is most important for low frequencies Polarity can be altered by incorrect wiring or mixer control settings The KW181 provides a polarity switch to correct any wiring or mixer s...
Page 18: ...itch is in the OFF position the front LED is not illuminated This setting is recommended in applications where the front LED may be visually objectionable When the FRONT LED switch is in the LIMIT pos...
Page 19: ...an external source Many KW Series systems can be controlled from a single potentiometer by connecting the pins of multiple KW Series speakers together A relay or manual connection can be made between...
Page 20: ...20 EN 12 24 12 24 Input Hookup...
Page 21: ...21 EN Output Hookup 12 24 12 24 12 24...
Page 22: ...22 EN OR 12 24 12 24 Output Hookup OR...
Page 23: ...23 EN 12 24 12 24 Common Standalone Small System Mono...
Page 24: ...24 EN LEFT RIGHT 12 24 12 24 Common Stereo System LEFT RIGHT...
Page 25: ...25 EN Dimensions 15 4 391 mm 26 662 mm KW122 Dimensions 15 381 mm KW152 Dimensions 15 2 386 mm 15 2 386 mm 32 1 816 mm 17 5 445 mm...
Page 26: ...26 EN KW153 Dimensions 43 1 1096 mm 16 8 427 mm 18 5 469 mm KW181 Dimensions 23 4 595 mm 29 9 761 mm 20 1 510 mm...
Page 27: ...Gain LF Mode Normal DEEP Polarity Normal Reverse Front LED On Off Limit Indicators Power Signal A Signal B Standby Limit Mic 24 dB and 36 dB settings Power Signal Standby Limit Connectors Balanced fem...
Page 28: ...Customer Service FAX 714 754 6173 World Wide Web qscaudio com E mail info qscaudio com service qscaudio com KW Series User Manual 04 12 10 2010 QSC Audio Products LLC All rights reserved QSC and the Q...