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1. for for A Ww passive WM passive topunits top units m 2x VSS 18 2x VB 18 2x VL 750 analogue or digital audio signal each to input A of the VSS 18 amp link it through the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E includes audio signal amp power supply Out A is the speaker output for the passive subwoofer VB 18 Out B can be chosen as speaker output for a passive top unit crossover frequency 120 Hz 17 Preset 2 SD8 OMNI S amp H RAE A omnidirectional dispersion of the subwoofers NHL EH x EH e PT EX cem Pm D Mu iit mmm iO 0000 gt mjg 0000 mic 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 2x VL 760 analogue or digital audio signal each to input A of the VSS 18 amp link it through the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E includes audio signal amp power supply Out A Out B are the speaker outputs for the passive subwoofers VB 18 Preset 3 CARDIOID 1 directional dispersion of the subwoof
2. Ebert Er p TEFA aj o audio input audio input right left SD 7 consists of 2x VSS 18 2x VB 18 2x VL 750 1 Set up PA place a VSS 18 to the left and right side in front of the audience on solid underground place a VB 18 each on a VSS 18 or directly next to a VSS 18 front in line place the top units each on a distance rod on the VSS 18 or each on a high stand front in line 2 Connection apply power supply connection always with the supplied PowerCon cable on VSS 18 VL 750 on one 16A fused electric circuit 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 includes the audio signal and the power supply connect the speaker output Out A of VSS 18 each with a passive subwoofer VB 18 with a Speakon cable in this preset the speaker output Out B is configured for a passive top unit crossover frequency 120 Hz switch on the system components successively Note please turn down all volume controls
3. audio input left Setup consists of 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 2x VL 750 or VL 760 1 Set up PA place a VSS 18 to the left and right side in front of the audience on solid underground place one VB 18 to the front and one backwards on each VSS 18 see drawing Note Please mind the distance of 60 cm to the systems among each other and the distance to the periphery e g front of stage walls place the top units each on top on VB 18 or on a high stand front in line 2 Connection apply power supply connection always with the supplied PowerCon cable on VSS 18 VL 750 or VL 760 on one 16A fused electric circuit 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 includes the audio signal and the power supply connect the speaker output Out A of VSS 18 each with a passive subwoofer VB 18 with a Speakon cable for the rear channel and speaker output Out each with a passive subwoofer VB 18 for the front channel switch on the system components successively Note please turn down all volume controls before switching on the system components to avoid an undesirable sound reproduction because the system components can start in the lock function depending on adjustment that means it may not react on changes on the control panel after switch
4. dual bl l for rear for rear sub VB 18 sub VB 18 Out B for front sub VB 18 Out B for front sub VB 18 audio input audio input right left Setup consists of 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 2x VL 750 or VL 760 1 Set up PA place a VSS 18 to the left and right side in front of the audience on solid underground place one VB 18 to the front and one backwards next to VSS 18 side by side and front in line see drawing Note Please mind the distance of 60 cm to the systems among each other and the distance to the periphery e g front of stage walls place the top units each on a distance rod on the VB 18 in the mid position or each on a high stand front in line 2 Connection apply power supply connection always with the supplied PowerCon cable on VSS 18 VL 750 or VL 760 on one 16A fused electric circuit 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 includes the audio signal and the power supply connect the speaker output Out A of VSS 18 each with a passive subwoofer VB 18 with a Speakon cable for
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6. OK Select 7 Main Menu 8 Main Menu 9 Main Menu FACTORY RESET SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU gt gt Input 1 A D 4 NJ 4 o V SELECT MENU ITEM 4 SELECT MENU ITEM S SELECT MENU ITEM lt BACK OK Select lt BACK OK Select lt BACK OK Select 10 Main Menu SYSTEM MENU Input 1 A D Analog SELECT MENU ITEM lt BACK OK Select Press the marked arrow keys of the navigation pad one after another like shown 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 selection of the input of channel A press the OK button and leave the menu with the left arrow key 10 4 The Mute function This function enables to mute the PA system with just one touch of a button 2 gt Ea mie LA INS I 2 E U N L il B B A E E H m HH OL eS ioe R A oe ES OK am o 1 a N if 4 x fU itg W H 0 Press for 1 second the marked arrow key of the navigation pad to mute the PA system A repeated pressing of this arrow key causes the deactivation of the mute function see display 13 10 5 Entering password You can lock the VSS 18 with or without a password To lock the VSS 18 with a pass
7. Out A see adjustable parameter bass Out B see adjustable parameter bass Level Control Mode adjustment resp control of output level independent A relative B independent relative rel lock A 0dB rel lock A B 0 In level control mode you define the pre settings dependence of the single potentiometers volume controls in relation to the output level of the different channels Bass Out A Out B Consequently you have three possibilities 1 All volume controls are independently adjustable from each other independent 2 3 The volume control Out A depends on system volume control master Out 15 adjustable from to 6 dB the adjustment of Out B is independent A relative B indep The volume controls for Out A and Out B are depending on the system volume control master they are adjustable from to 6 dB relative The volume control for Out A is pre set by O dB and depends on system volume control master but it is not adjustable The volume control for Out B depends on system volume control master it is adjustable from to 6 dB rel lock OaB The volume control for Out A and Out B is pre set by 0 dB and depends on system volume control master but they are not adjustable rel lock A B OdB Reset Preset Are you sure Here you can reset the preset to the programmed initial state that means you re activate the factory made user preset on this memory cell and delete y
8. Teil 2 12 2001 Teil 3 05 2002 Stand 01 2003 Teil 1 06 1997 Teil 2 06 1997 naging Director DIN EN 61000 6 1 DIN EN 61000 6 3 DIN EN 61000 3 2 DIN EN 61000 3 3 DIN EN 60065 DIN EN 55103 1 DIN EN 55103 2 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 35 Klingenthaler Musikelektronik GmbH Auerbacher Stra e 268 08248 Klingenthal Germany phone 49 0 37467 558 0 www kme sound com Deutsch Entsorgung von Altger ten 1 Wenn dieses Symbol eines durchgestrichenen Abfalleimers 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 Stellen entsorgt werden Mit der ordnungsgem en Entsorgung des alten Ger tes vermeiden Sie Umweltsch den und eine Gef hrdung der pers nlichen Gesundheit 4 Weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung des alten Ger tes erhalten Sie bei der Stadtverwaltung beim Entsorgungsamt oder in dem Gesch ft wo Sie das Produkt erworben haben English Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC 2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of a separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by
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10. before switching on the system components to avoid an undesirable sound reproduction because the system components can start in the lock function depending on adjustment that means it may not react on changes on the control panel after switching on the system components it is advisable to set the volume knobs to central click OdB to have a defined volume level the volume controls for Out A and Out B are depending on the system volume control master they are adjustable from to 6 dB 29 SD8 OMNI VSS 18 preset 2 amp VL 760 preset 1 nu s e for passive Out A for passive Out A for passive ocu Trot mm Trim ara ts Anh ALU 2 p a 110 auc input Tae input right left SD 8 consists of 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 2x VL 760 1 Set up PA place a VSS 18 to the left an
11. includes 1x VSS 18 1x PowerCon mains cable amp user manual When you power up the VSS 18 for the very first time the following default parameters in the main menu are pre set preset 1 SD 7 OMNI is loaded oig LED threshold is adjusted to 50 dB User LED threshold is adjusted to 0 dB 0 dB deactivated output levels are shown on the LCD display inputs switched to analogue a password is not entered This User Manual corresponds to the software version V1 0 r87 It is obvious in the menu item Diagnostics 5 The connection panel m VSS 18 DIGITAL CONTROLLED AUDIO SYSTEM ELIHGENTHALER WARNING X THIS EQUIPMENT MUST EARTHED m PULLPCWER PLUG BEFORE OPENING MADE IN GERMANY E A CH Al JIGITAL Power 1 Power switch Attention please turn down all volume controls before switching on the VSS 18 to avoid an undesirable sound reproduction 2 GROUND FREE switch disconnects the ground of the input channels from chassis to avoid ground loops 3 Fuse holder replace fuse only by type 10A slow blowing fuse 5x20 mm 4 Mains connector PowerCon in link Attention use the correct mains voltage of 90 250 V 50 60 Hz Connections 5 Line in amp link out XLR balanced analogue digital switchable see navigation structure link out is only active when the VSS 18 is powered on 6 Line in amp link out XLR balanced always analogue link out is only active when the VS
12. the government of the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or shop where you purchased the product Klingenthaler Musikelektronik GmbH Auerbacher Stra e 268 08248 Klingenthal Germany phone 49 0 37467 558 0 fax 49 0 37467 558 33 service kme sound com www kme sound com Technical State April 2009 The content corresponds to the state at printing Subject to technical alterations Misprints and errors expected 36
13. the rear channel and speaker output Out B each with a passive subwoofer VB 18 for the front channel switch on the system components successively Note please turn down all volume controls before switching on the system components to avoid an undesirable sound reproduction because the system components can start in the lock function depending on adjustment that means it may not react on changes on the control panel after switching on the system components it is advisable to set the volume knobs to central click OdB to have a defined volume level The volume control for Out A and Out is pre set by 0 dB and depends on system volume control master but they are not adjustable 28 CARDIOID 3 VSS 18 preset 5 amp VL 750 VL 760 preset 1 Out B for front sub VB 18 TETTE 05 00 audio input right dual cable Out A for rear sub VB 1 Out B for front sub VB 18
14. 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 aajust brightness of the LCD graphic display LCD Contrast adjust contrast of the LCD graphic display e 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 f
15. 0 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 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 31 For your notes 32 33 34 EC declaration of conformity This is to certify Article 1 120 023 1 154 025 1 154 026 Product VSS 18 PU black Versio SD7 PU black 2x VL 750 2x VSS 18 2x VB 18 Versio SD8 PU black 2x VL 760 2x VSS 18 Ax VB 18 Series 2x 500 W 750 W Versio Series 4000 W Versio Series 5000 W Versio Series Group Subwoofer digital active PA systems active digital PA systems active digital Complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Communities on the approximation of laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC This declaration of conformity of the European Communities is the result of an examination carried out by the Quality Assurance Department of Klingenthaler Musikelektronik GmbH in accordance with European Standards VDE 839 VDE 839 VDE 838 VDE 838 VDE 860 VDE 875 VDE 875 This declaration is given by Klingenthaler Musikelektronik GmbH Auerbacher Stra e 268 D 08248 Klingenthal Klingenthal April 2009 Warranty claims please learn from the warranty card included 5 Teil 6 1 08 2002 Teil 6 3 06 2005
16. DSP extensive solutions are available for various using possibilities The extension of these PA systems is always possible 2 x VL 750 12 1 2 VL 760 15 1 Components 2 x VSS 18 8 2 VSS 18 8 2 x VB 18 187 4 Ohm 4 x VB 18 18 4 Ohm total 4000 W RMS Power output 2 x 500 W RMS total 5000 W RMS 4 Ohm free configurable Frequency range 38 Hz 19 KHz 38 Hz 19 KHz audio signal audio signal 2x line in XLR amp line out XLR 2x line in XLR amp line out XLR analogue and or digital analogue or digital Connectors power requirements power requirements PowerCon 90 250 Volt 50 60 Hz PowerCon 90 250 Volt 50 60 Hz speaker outputs on VSS 18 speaker outputs on VSS 18 each 2x Speakon NL 4 1 1 each 2x Speakon NL 4 1 1 Weiaht of top active 2x 21 5 kg top active 2x 25 5 kg 9 bass active 2 34 kg bass active 2 34 kg bass passive 2x 27 kg bass passive 2x 27 kg Recommended for professional bands DJs renters professional bands DJs renters Plug amp Play Pack Plug amp Play Pack Optional no 2 521 011 no 2 521 012 accessories Cover Pack Cover Pack no 2 312 019 no 2 312 020 components 14 PA systems active Set up connection shemes amp system versatility 14 1 Set up PA systems Note Please note specific and useful set up of a first class loudspeaker system A universal statement about the correct standard adjustment and set up o
17. In this menu you can set four different lock functions for the three volume pots of the VSS 18 e 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 e 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 e 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 e Diagnostics In this menu you can read out the current software version e Factory Reset Device Settings only Restore all adjustable parameters in the main menu 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 e 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
18. K M E includes audio signal amp power supply Out A is the speaker output for the rear channel passive subwoofer VB 18 Out B is the speaker output for the front channel passive subwoofer VB 18 19 Preset 6 SINGLE BASS TTT 5 ves 18 fram QE UOU misa0 1x VSS 18 speaker outputs are inactive analogue audio signal to input A B or digital audio signal to input A only the system volume control is active Preset 7 TOPS ONLY 66 606 2x top units full range bass is inactive analogue audio signal 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 8 BASS ARRAY As fmm x Ft pc Mede 00 60 1x VSS 18 2x VB 18 analogue audio signal 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 subwoofers VB 18 min 4 ohm a 500 Watt 20 12 2 User presets are adjustable and programmab
19. NU Gm UNIT LOCKED Password to unlock UNLOCK 2s we s 2 x ENU DN r LOCK eased TChg Char Save 1 PR 01 507 omni BACK Select Char 15 11 Specifications VSS 18 Speaker omnidirectional directional depending on preset Frequency range 38 Hz 160 Hz fx depending on preset SPL nominal 102 dB SPL maximal 129 dB Econ Amplifiers three fully digital amplifiers with high efficiency about 90 Power output RMS 750 W bass 2x 500 4 Ohm ground free navigation pad LCD display adjustable digital Features crossovers 80 Hz 160 Hz subsonic filter parametrical EQ s peak RMS limiter phase 180 delays 0 1000 ms signal router Protective circuits short circuit overload temperature DC on output analogue line in 2 x XLR line out 2 x XLR Connectors digital AES EBU input amp output XLR speaker out 2 x Speakon NL 4 Neutrik 00 250 Volt 50 60 Hz PowerCon in ink Control panel navigation pad LCD display multicolor LED 3 potentiometer Processor 24 bit 48 MHz clock Sampling 24 bit output max 192 KHz Dimensions in mm B x Hx T 520 x 610 x 615 Weight 34 kg Recommended units top units monitors VL 8 VL 12 VL 15 passive subwoofer VB 18 protective cover no 2 311 058 Optional accessory roller base no 1 915 004 16 12 General view about presets Currently the VSS 18 includes eight fact
20. S 18 is powered on 7 Speaker output 2x Speakon NL 4 2x 500 W 4 Ohm min impedance depending on preset Attention Please mind nominal load and impedance of the passive loudspeaker s you connect 4 6 The control panel DIGITAL USER INTERFACE Y all f N z 1 lt MUTE N TSelect Preset Press 25 for LOCK 0 dB Pe 1 versio 997 SYSTEM VOLUME Operation 1 System Volume the Level Control Mode is pre set in factory presets see page 11 and volume control for the internal loudspeaker adjustable from to 6 dB 2 Multicolour LED signalising different parameters LED does not light up there is no input signal LED lights up green there is an input signal LED lights up blue the adjusted user threshold value is exceeded LED lights 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 in the LCD display show the directions to navigate through the submenus see navigation structure All software parameters must be set on the unit itself Press the OK button to select a parameter if you are asked by the unit 4 Navigation pad The navigation pad is to be used for accessing and changing parameters on the display of the hardware unit Press the OK button if you are asked by the software see navigation structure 5 V
21. User Manual NEM VERSIO VSS 18 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing a K M E product VERSIO has been consequently developed to portable requirements With these compact and ergonomic loudspeaker systems you will be able to master your reinforcement situations in a very flexible manner main PA monitoring fill system In this User Manual you will find some hints and warning notes for your new product with which a save use of the VSS 18 is allowed Please read this instructions before you switch on the VSS 18 for the first time to get in touch with particular features of your new product If you have questions about this product please contact the K M E support Within our extensive production processes we only use exclusive materials and components 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 eye 2 3 The digital system unit VSS 18 2 The deliver v 3 o L NE CONNECHON nam 4 6 ING COMMON Panel unseren 5 f Navigation structure on the hardware unit 6 8 Oe DCA OM 9 11 9 Choose your factory preset play 12 10 The most important menu functions 10 1 powering up 12 10 2 selecting presets 12 10 3 switching input of channel A between analog
22. anagement system for smaller surround systems 5 1 The VSS 18 for the center channel and LFE channel low frequency enhancement is used with this preset You 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 Tis L Ee se EE P a eis rm foo X ce A 9 0 N E A Jii Rmi III min ge LS LFE RS 5 x VSS 18 max 14x top units audio inputs amp speaker outputs are free configurable Bass management system for larger surround systems 5 1 extendable using several loudspeakers for all channels for example like cinemas and multimedia installations All VSS 18 are used with this preset 22 13 Specifications SD 7 and SD 8 The active 3 way full range PA systems SD 7 and SD 8 are professional and powerful PA systems with extraordinarily compact design and a brilliant sound The different formats combinations of the VERSIO PA systems are the functional answer to a multiplicity of tasks in mobile use as well as in the area of installation Simple speech reproduction fill or delay systems presentations music reinforcement with or without subwoofers as main PA supported by a versatile accessory assortment enable an accurately to the respective requirements adapted solution Due to the audio
23. d right side in front of the audience on solid underground place two VB 18 each on a VSS 18 or place all subwoofers in front of the audience in a constantly distance front in line place the top units each on a distance rod on the VSS 18 or each on a high stand front in line 2 Connection apply power supply connection always with the supplied PowerCon cable on VSS 18 VL 760 on one 16A fused electric circuit 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 includes the audio signal and the power supply connect the speaker outputs Out A amp Out B of VSS 18 each with a passive subwoofer VB 18 with a Speakon cable switch on the system components successively Note please turn down all volume controls before switching on the system components to avoid an undesirable sound reproduction because the system components can start in the lock function depending on adjustment that means it may not react on changes on the control panel after switching on the system components it is advisable to set the volume knobs to central click Z0dB to have a defined volume level the volume controls for Out A and Out B are depending on the system volume control master they are adjustable from to 6 dB 26 CARDIOID 1 VSS 18 preset 3 amp VL 750 VL 760 p
24. digital digital X 13 10 4 muting PA 13 10 5 entering password 14 10 6 locking your V8S 18 15 VSS TO 16 12 Preset overview 12 1 factory presets 17 20 12 2 user presets 21 22 15 Specifications SD 7 and SD 8 ioni a 23 14 PA systems active 14 1 Set up PA systems 24 14 2 Connection shemes 25 29 14 3 System versatility 30 31 IS OU Si D dad o Cic MM Pd ie 32 16 EC declaration of conformity 35 17 Disposal of your old appliance 36 3 The digital system unit VSS 18 The fully digital system unit VSS 18 with integrated 18 subwoofer has been consequently developed to portable requirements With a powerful bass base and very compact dimensions as well as the lightweight of 34 kg the VSS 18 is also the core and control center within the self powered PA systems SD 7 SD 8 and also in directional radiating active bass arrays Inside work a digital 24 Bit signal processor and three powerful class D amplifiers with an unsophisticated crystal clear sound quality without conversion losses due to full digital preamping The analogue input signal is digitalized directly inside the input amplifier usi
25. ers 5 gt lt M o UM wh for for passive ae top unit top unit 2x VSS 18 2x VB 18 2x VL 750 or VL 760 analogue or digital audio signal each to input A of the VSS 18 amp link it through the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E includes audio signal amp power supply Out A is the speaker output for the rear channel passive subwoofer VB 18 Out B can be chosen as speaker output for a passive top unit crossover frequency 120 Hz 18 Preset 4 CARDIOID 2 directional dispersion of the subwoofers 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 2x VL 750 or VL 760 analogue or digital audio signal each to input A of the VSS 18 amp link it through the top units e g with a dual cable from K M E includes audio signal amp power supply Out A is the speaker output for the rear channel passive subwoofer VB 18 Out B is the speaker output for the front channel passive subwoofer VB 18 Preset 5 CARDIOID 3 directional dispersion of the subwoofers 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 2x VL 750 or VL 760 analogue or digital audio signal each to input A of the VSS 18 amp link it through the top units e g with a dual cable from
26. f PA systems is impossible because each reinforcement is bound to a different place and has always different features When using high stands or distance rods for top parts the user has to guarantee the stability Please use just certified mounting material when installing the systems to guarantee the safety Depending on the features of the area room to be reinforced the top unit s can also be swiveled a bit horizontally and tilted vertically to reduce reflections on walls ceilings and interferences and therefore achieving a better utilization of the sound energy If covers are opened or sections of casing are removed except where this can be done manually live parts can become exposed If it is necessary to open the unit this must be insulated from all power sources Please mind that it is not coming to a ground loop during cabling of the system If it comes to deep frequent hum switch the Ground Free to Free Always use balanced signal cables if possible Do not mask or detach the conducter connection on the mains plug Danger High 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 levels When should I choose a directional or omnidirectional dispersion in the low frequency range Each direct radiating subwoofer has a omnidirectional dispersion in the low frequency range Depending on l
27. ing on the system components it is advisable to set the volume knobs to central click Z0dB to have a defined volume level The volume control for Out A and Out is pre set by 0 dB and depends on system volume control master but they are not adjustable 20 14 3 System versatility This overview shows you examples of using combination and extension of the active system components with passive system components to adapt your reinforcement optimally on your audience full range setup 2x VL 750 or VL 760 monitor Setup 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 max 8 monitors VL 8 VL 12 VL 15 extended setup basis setup 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 standard setup 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 2x VB 18 max 4 monitors VL 8 VL 12 VL 15 a 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 4x VB 18 30 cardioid setup 1 cardioid setup 2 2x VL 750 or VL 760 2x VSS 18 2x VL 75
28. k 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 passive subwoofer VB 18 with a Speakon cable in this preset the speaker output Out B is configured for a passive top unit crossover frequency 120 Hz switch on the system components successively Note please turn down all volume controls before switching on the system components to avoid an undesirable sound reproduction because the system components can start in the lock function depending on adjustment that means it may not react on changes on the control panel after switching on the system components it is advisable to set the volume knobs to central click OdB to have a defined volume level the volume control for Out A is pre set by 0 dB and and depends on system volume control master but it is not adjustable the volume control for Out B depends on system volume control master it is adjustable from to 6 dB 24 CARDIOID 2 VSS 18 preset 4 amp VL 750 VL 760 preset no 1
29. le These user presets are always saved in the background So you can set your own presets or adjust the presets 9 12 and save in the respective presets Your presets you can delete separately by the command Reset Preset see menu navigation 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 Preset Preset 9 USER SMALLPA Preset 10 USER PA DLY e t TE gear 7 I M e g n e g t monitor monitor mm tmr delay line fimm delay line Epo aa bass ieee pacc 1x VSS 18 2x VL 12 2x VSS 18 2x VL 12 you can set up your audio inputs amp you can set up your audio inputs amp speaker outputs speaker outputs Preset 11 USER BMS 1 H ee 22S da NN LFE R RS 21 3x VSS 18 1x VB 18 5x top units audio inputs amp speaker outputs are free configurable Bass m
30. ng an intelligent 24 Bit AD converter and remains consequently digital to the class D amplifiers output The audio DSP enables an optimal processing and controlling of the audio signal through adjustable parameters like gain digital cross over subsonic filter parametric EQs peak RMS limiter phase 180 and delays It serves also for a flexible signal routing of the loudspeaker outputs e g for top units monitors subwoofer Factory presets and user presets can be choosen loaded and adjusted through a navigation pad with a clear controlling 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 low flow noise The digital controlling enables a directional cardioid dispersion depending on preset with a front to back damping of more than 20 dB in a wide frequency range The subwoofer can be used in bigger production surroundings e g big indoor events and also smaller installations The high quality scratch and impact resistant black polyurethane coating offers optimal road suitability As an option you can choose a detachable and lockable roller base or protective cover for protection An additional protection of the loudspeaker offers the comb grid with acoustic foam and the special impregnation of the loudspeaker membrane against moisture impacts 4 The delivery status The scope of delivery
31. ocal conditions it can comes to spatial interferences The cardioid dispersion pattern resulting from this approach avoids unwanted energy behind the system that greatly reduces the reverberant field at low frequencies and provides the greatest accuracy of low frequency reproduction The directional cardioid dispersion offers a lot of significant advantages in the all day reinforcement work The highest sound energy will be radiated just in the front very homogeneously on the side the damping increases and achieves on the rear side a very wide range excellent damping quality at all frequency range of more than 20 dB For the first time the whole frequency band from bass to mid high can be adjusted to the audiences area Especially in an acoustical different location like marquees glas buildings open airs with level restriction or in halls with large reverberation time the cardioid technology is an advantage Even at very high volume levels develop considerably less wall and ceiling reflection The complete bass reproduction explicitly gains in pressure and precision 24 14 2 Connection shemes 507 OMNI VSS 18 preset 1 amp VL 750 preset no 1 Out A for passive dual sub fs dual cable ur cable
32. olume control for each output channel adjustable from to 6 dB 7 The navigation structure menu navigation by means of the information on the LCD display Cv Bass Top A Top B A NEW B ACK Bie q O tBROWSE PRESET LIST BERAEIEERARNESERRE 002 508 mni Main Mei Sig LED Thr LEEPELT V J T 1 SELECT ME 28 N A N 7 28 fo lt lt 0K b 4 gt NBEEEBRENNHESSEEHEHNB SELECT MENU ITEM lt BACK OK Select f i enu I STICS u elec ACK OK RA SELECT MENU ITEM OK Selec i gemma Pix Pen A
33. ory presets and four useful adjusted user presets When switching on for the first time preset 1 SD 7 OMNI is loaded a factory preset You can load factory presets and change them How it can be made you will find on page 9 11 in this manual The menu item Userpresets appears only from preset no 9 to 12 where you can set and adjust the parameters like limiter EQs delays for the outputs The names of the presets listed below refer to the menu navigation of the device Factorypresets Preset 01 507 OMNI Preset 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 Preset 11 USER BSM 1 Preset 12 USER BSM 2 12 1 Factory presets are not adjustable and erasable Preset 1 507 OMNI ELL efje 88 He Cema omnidirectional dispersion of the subwoofers mm o is sirm 90 0 o3 l 1 E E Pr T ae 1 1
34. our preset If you want to change one or more menu items in a user preset choose this topic and overwrite it with a new value and press the OK button Hence the new value is saved in the preset without entering all set parameters again 11 9 Choose your factory preset play In this part of the user manual you will find a structured digest about the procedure for the necessary settings with the main menu and its functions If you pay attention to that a riskless use of the VSS 18 is ensured 10 The most important menu functions 10 1 Powering up owitch on the VSS 18 when all volume pots are are turned fully anti clockwise left stop and all connected components are switched on and muted previously to avoid an unwanted sound reproduction Because the VSS 18 can be in lock function for rental purposes that means the VSS 18 may not depending on adjustment react on changes on the control panel and this can cause an immediate reproduction when switching it on Therefore it is necessary to mute all connected devices 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 adjustment is a recommendation Note During power on for the very first time Preset 1 SD 7 OMNI is loaded More information about the initial state you can find on page 3 10 2 Choosing presets To control the respective sys
35. requency 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 Q 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 Q 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 10 Limiter adjust limiter Attack Time Release Time Threshold This dynamic processor is working when the audio signal exceeds the entered threshold value The two time constants attack and release time draw the speed of the gain regulation mechanism and are dependent to the program material
36. reset 1 1 Out A rear sub VB 18 Wem SER X ce AN A 21 4 7 rear sub 18 AoT woii Eisg 9004 N misg g right left Setup consists of 2x VSS 18 2x VB 18 2x VL 750 or VL 760 1 Set up PA place a VSS 18 to the left and right side in front of the audience on solid underground place a VB 18 each behind of the VSS 18 in a distance of 24 cm Note please mind the distance of 60 cm to the systems among each other and the distance to the periphery e g front of stage walls place the top units each on a distance rod on the VSS 18 or each on a high stand front in line 2 Connection apply power supply connection always with the supplied PowerCon cable on VSS 18 VL 750 or VL 760 on one 16A fused electric circuit plug in the left right audio signal XLR cable each on channel A on the VSS 18 after this you have to lin
37. tem optimally the valid preset has to be load You must select it and load your latest PA setup as preset on the control panel of the VSS 18 Follow the instructions e g select SD 8 Bass Top A Top B KEN gt 7 LOAD A NEW PRESET BACK to load 7 BROWSE PRESET LIST PR 01 07 omni PR 02 SD8 omni After power on the VSS 18 for the very first time the left graphic appears on the LCD display You have to press the marked arrow key of the navigation pad once to select preset 2 SD8 OMNI and confirm with the OK key In this case this procedure has to be done once again on the second VSS 18 of the 508 If you control your PA system with an analogue audio signal you can start now 12 10 3 Switching input of channel A between analog digital digital X If you want to control your PA system with a digital signal you have to switch the input of channel to digital resp digital X see page 9 In the programmed initial state all inputs are switched to analogue Main Menu 2 Main Menu sig LED Threshold Pot Lock Mode SELECT MENU ITEM SELECT MENU ITEM lt BACK Select lt BACK OK Select 4 Main Menu 5 Main Menu Main Menu User LED Threshold DISPLAY MODE DIAGNOSTICS Kv SELECT MENU ITEM SELECT MENU ITEM 1 SELECT MENU ITEM m lt BACK OK Select lt BACK Select BACK
38. the navigation pad one after another like shown in the to open the sub menu password Now you can enter your password with the arrow keys and confirm with OK You can leave the menu by pressing the left arrow key 14 10 6 The Lock function To lock your VSS 18 with or without password please do the following instructions Set all required parameters also the volume controls and press like shown in the graphics the OK button for 2 seconds and your system is locked now your VSS 18 is ready for a rental for example When switching it off and on again the lock function is re activated That means you can not change any settings depending on settings before while 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 OK Attention f you have changed the position of the volume controls during the VSS 18 was locked you will be informed on the LCD display Now you have two possibilities to unlock the VSS 18 after entering your password if entered before you can press the OK button for two times and the VSS 18 is playing in the current adjustment of the volume controls or you press the OK button only once and turn the volume control s to the previous position s Bass Bass Bass Bass 2 u Top A o Top A ce B
39. word max 8 digits you have to enter it first This password can be changed every time Note Keep in mind resp note down the entered password because if you want to unlock your VSS 18 you have to enter the password again see next page Should 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 a manipulation Follow now the instructions to activate the menu point 1 Main Menu Main Menu i Pot Lock Mode Sig LED Threshold E Press 2s OK for K Mor t SELECT MENU ITEM 4 SELECT MENU ITEM E bh SD ekeit E lt BACK Select lt BACK OK Select 4 Main Menu 5 Main Menu Main Menu User LED Threshold _ V DISPLAY MODE DIAGNOSTICS t SELECT MENU ITEM t SELECT MENU ITEM 1 SELECT MENU ITEM i lt BACK OK Select lt BACK OK Select BACK Select Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu FACTORY RESET SYSTEM MENU _ SYSTEM MENU A Input 1 A D lt gt t SELECT MENU ITEM t SELECT MENU ITEM 1 SELECT MENU ITEM BACK oK Select lt OK Select lt Select 10 Main Menu 11 Main Menu SYSTEM MENU _ SYSTEM MENU Pasisword Password f SELECT MENU ITEM 1 SELECT MENU ITEM lt BACK Select lt BACK OK Select Press the marked arrow keys of

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