USER MANUAL english version - K
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1. 81 EQ Pop Up Window This windows shows a graph where the user can intuitively see the effect of the corresponding filter on the signal frequency spectrum S Channel Preset Pop Up Window F2 Preset Name Type O TT F1 uit 16 Hall Load Pre F6 Preset Description Save as Ns w C7 F3 ip microphone nylon string guitar F4 rev A F5 img F F1 Channel Preset Name Indicator displays the name of the preset currently selected in the Channel Preset List F2 Channel FX Type Indicator displays the type of effect to be selected on the Mixer Panel to match the preset settings F3 Channel Preset Description Text describes the preset currently selected in the Channel Preset List F4 Channel Preset List displays all the presets available to the system F5 Channel Preset Image displays the picture file associated with the preset that is currently selected in the Channel Preset List F6 Load Preset Button loads the preset currently selected in the Channel Preset List to the selected channel F7 Save as New Button opens the New Channel Preset Pop Up Window 35 81 New Channel Preset Popup Window img G G1 New Channel Preset Name Textbox can be edited to assign a name to a new preset G2 Current Fx Type Drop Down Menu displays all the currently available effect types The one that is selected when the new preset is saved will show up in the Channel FX Type Indica2. Gestione computer File Azione Visualizza Finestra e Am 96 2 ASRA Gestione computer locale XPTESTSOFTWARE CI Utilit di sistema E Altre periferiche F a Visualizzatore Eventi La Controller video compatibile YGA 1 42 Cartelle condivise Batterie 2 z Utenti e gruppi locali Computer Avvisi e registri di prestazion 52 Controller audio video e giochi Gestione periferiche 4 Controller disco Floppy El ET Archiviazione A Controller IDE ATA ATAPI 2 68 Archivi rimovibili Controller USB Universal serial bus Utilit di deframmentazione c Controller host standard avanzato da PCI a USB Gestione disco Controller Universal Host Intel R 82371AB EB de LI Servizi applicazioni Hub principale USB Hub principale USB Hub USB generico Periferica Disattiva 2 Periferica Disinstalla 043 Human Interfa 1 15 Mouse e altre Periferiche di si Propriet Rileva modifiche hardware amento miidatn hardware ner la neriferira selezionata Gestione computer Fie Azione Visualizza Finestra 7 e HH m 23 RA m Gestione computer locale 1 483 XPTESTSOFTWARE g 4 Utilit di sistema LI Visualizzatore Eventi MX Cartelle condivise Aggiornamento guidato hardware Aggiornamento guidato hardware Utenti e gruppi locali Avvisi e registri di prestazion Gestione periferiche eu Arch
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4. Aggiornamento guidato hardware in corso consente di veriticame la Compalb l con Windows Pusaq sd ein Installazione del software completata per TT Vou sc Eventi al Cartelle condivise Utenti e gruppi locali consigli H PERS Tistalad ne a dell hardware REIT SA ECC RICO il corretto C K aray_DspD A ana p an are che abbia superato oil a dol programma Windows Logo ue waw rimovibili bog mentazione t Gastine disc Arresta installazione Per chiudere l installazione guidata scegliere Fine Indietro Fine 7 When warned about a failed Windows Logo test please ignore the content of the warning and click Next 8 The first part of driver installation is now complete and the unknown K Array_Dsp01 port has changed its name to a univocal K Array_Dsp01 A Click on Finish and repeat exactly the same procedure for the still unknown port Gestione computer m File Azione Visualizza Finestra e Oss m sna Gestione computer locale XPTESTSOFTWARE E Utilit di sistema E e Altre periferiche al Visualizzatore Eventi I Controller video compatibile VGA Cartelle condivise Batterie z Utenti e gruppi locali Computer Avvisi e registri di prestazion Controller audio video giochi Gestione periferiche C3 Controller disco floppy S Archiviazione Controller IDE ATAJATAPI 2 Controller USB Universal se
5. a real 4 channel mixing desk as well as Dynamic Processing on CH1 and CH2 and Multi Effect for all 4 input channels Users can operate the main functions directly from the physical Mixer Panel while using the K Framework software you can access all the available functions and fully operate the system Users who are not interested in using the detailed parameter settings can enjoy the basic Mixer Tab which gives you access to a greater variety of parameter than is available on the physical Mixer Panel Advanced users can operate the system with the Advanced Mixer Tab where you have access to detailed EQ and Dynamic Processing and using the Output Tab you can edit the EQ of the Main and Aux outputs and vary the coverage angle of the KB1 Mid High module Channel and Output settings can be stored on the device or saved on any data storage device to be recalled and reloaded later Mixing features 2 selectable microphone line channels with 3 bands of parametric equalizers independent compressors and phantom power 2line channels with 3 bands of parametric equalizers PFLon each of the 4 channels Management of the AUX send and the headphones output Multi effect processor with 16 presets and independent send for each channel 3 band parametric EQ for each OUTPUT channel Management of PAN balance on each channel Variable coverage in the vocal frequency range INPUT and OUTPUT channel settings 24 rev A
6. and line s cables Bad grounding connections between speakers and the rest of the audio system may produce noise hum and or serious damage to the input output stages in the system s electronic equipment Before applying AC to any K array self powered speaker be sure that the voltage potential difference between neutral and earth ground is less than 5 VAC Sa rev A rev A KB1 8 2 Voltage requirement KB1 operates safely and without audio discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within both 85 132 V and 170 264 V at 50 or 60 Hz Verify that your mains connection satisfies the power ratings of the device CAUTION Connecting the system to an AC power mains with a voltage exceeding 270V will cause significant damage to the device and create a serious risk for users 81 9 INPUT PANEL OVERVIEW CHO PHD NN DI Out Out R CHI rev A 14 rev A KB1 A CH1 TS unbalanced jack input Use this input when using the module as Right side in a stereo configuration B CH1 XLR balanced cannon phantom powered input CH1 XLR link output This is a direct physical parallel link ONLY to CH1 XLR input D Mic line Mode Selector Mic Mode for mic level signals 50 to 10 dB Line Mode for line level input 10 to 14 dB E CH2 TS unbalanced jack input F DIRECT IN MIXER OFF Switch Button When DIRECT IN is ON all the DSP functi
7. designers of the KB1 have chosen materials which are commonly used in professional quality products Plastic materials have been deliberately avoided in order to give the system the resilience required for professional use Wood steel and aluminium have been chosen to forge the BlueLine perfectly matching the characteristic quality of the K array brand 3 3 Set up configuration performance Standard connections like speakon XLR and jack guarantee that the cabling is easy and familiar to the user In this way even in an emergency the cables provided in the packaging at the moment of purchase can easily be substituted for commonly available cables of the same type rev A 7 81 A 12 subwoofer for bass and eight 3 loudspeakers for medium high frequencies guarantee elevated performance preserving the timbre quality of the instruments and voices Configuration using a central pole for the medium highs makes the 81 a true line array from the point of view of sound emission It projects sound pressure which remains constant even at distance and which covers the listening area with great precision and uniformity The presets which process the output sound enable sound optimization for numerous types of use and varied environments All of the characteristics which have been described so far not to mention the facility for modular integration of several KB1s as required make the system an extremely versatile tool adaptable as moni
8. regulates the overall amplitude of the output signal T Power Plug U FX Presets Selector Knob selects one of the 16 available Effects 1 Slap back Delay Short Echo with almost no feedback 2 Stereo Delay Long Echo with some feedback Repetitions are alternated between Left and Right output FX Presets 3 Big Ambience simulates the acoustic response of a very large generic ambience 4 Early Reflections simulates the first refelctions of soundwaves against the walls of a generic closed ambience 5 Chorus classic chorus effect 6 Echo Length and Feedback are similar to nr 2 Stereo delay but repetitions are mono assigned 7 Flanger classic flanger effect 8 Phaser classic phaser effect 9 Spring Reverb digital implementation of a spring reverb 10 Chapel Reverb simulates the acoustic response of a chapel 11 12 13 14 Room Reverb simulates the acoustic response of medium sized room 15 16 Gated Reverb reverberation effect with an early and sharp decay Reverse Reverb general reverb with reverse output Church Reverb simulates the acoustic response of a church Big Hall Reverb simulates the acoustic response of a big concert hall Small Hall Reverb simulates the acoustic response of small concert hall 16 rev A KB1 10 CONNECTOR WIRING The 81 receives DC power from a 3 pin DVE connector on the back panel The white PowerCon connector is a parallel OUTPUT for s
9. system status Online means that K Framework is connected to all devices in the network and the user can edit store and retrieve parameters Offline means that no devices are connected or if the software has just been started up that the network has not yet been scanned A5 Device List displays all devices presently connected to the network N B at startup the List will look empty even if one or more units are connected To detect all connected devices just click the Go Online button A6 Zoom Buttons zoom in and out of the window view 28 rev A 81 Click the Go Online Button to detect all presently connected devices Once a connected device is detected by K Framework it will appear in the K Array Device List as shown in the following picture LA K fra Wawas B 1 K array Device madd the x K framework B2 B3 M Mixer mar M Mixer Adva M Output m E Configurati img B 81 Connected Device Name B2 Device Menu Button shows and hides the device menu B3 Device Menu displays the basic information about the device and the shortcuts to open all available Editing Tabs rev A 29 KB1 30 13 4 KB1 Editing Tabs Mixer Tab Blueline HEADPHONES Channel Preset Name Display shows the name of the preset currently loaded on the channel Channel Preset Selector opens and closes Channel Preset Window see Filter Gain Knobs regulate the gain negative or positive of Filte
10. 00001 18 Device Privilege i10 Password i9 Privilege User img i rev A rev A KB1 i1 Firmware Upload Button opens a dialog window to select the Firmware file to upload to the system i2 Firmware Upgrade Button uploads the selected Firmware file to the system i3 Firmware File Path Indicator displays the system path of the selected Firmware file i4 Firmware Version Indicator displays the version of the currently selected Firmware 15 Device Name Textbox can be edited to provide a new name for the currently selected device 16 Set Name Button stores the text in the Device Name Textbox on the selected device N B the newly set device name will not be updated in the Device List on the left i7 Device Model Indicator displays the model name of the currently selected device i8 Serial Number Indicator displays the Serial Number of the currently selected device 19 Password Textbox can be edited to insert the system password to give the authorized user access administrator level access N B Only the staff of K Array or official authorized services are allowed to login with Factory Privileges i10 Password OK Button verifies that the text in the Password Textbox matches the required password to access the factory level i11 Device Configuration Store Button allows the user to store all the current device settings on the device internal memory 112 Device Configuration Restore Button restores t
11. 81 13 K FRAMEWORK 13 1 System requirements SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating System Windows Xp Vista 7 CPU Intel Pentium 2 GHz Memory 1 Gb REQUIRED COMPONENTS NET Framework 4 http www microsoft com downloads en details aspx FamilyID 0a391abd 25c1 4fc0 919f b21f31ab88b7 Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package x86 http www microsoft com download en details aspx id 5555 Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package x64 http www microsoft com download en details aspx id 14632 13 2 Installation and set up To download your free K Framework license please go to the Software Download page of the Blueline website http www kblueline com Once the zip file is decompressed it will show a folder containing the file K Framework setup Users of Windows Vista and 7 can install the software by simply opening the K Framework setup file Users of Windows XP are required to follow the following simple procedure to install the necessary drivers once the K Framework software has been installed rev A 25 KB1 Internet Documenti Internet Explorer 2 O Gestione computer File Azione Visualizza Finestra Documenti recenti gt s Posta elettronica Outlook WESS E ak Immagini A Musi Windows Media Player KE z sr Risorse del computer Apri 3 Windows Messenger u Pannd Esplora Presentazione di Windows
12. Cerca progr Trasferimento guidato file e 7 EOS impostazioni Stamp Connetti unit di rete Disconnetti unit di rete a K framework u Visualizza sul desktop Rinomina 1 yo Cerca cco note ars Propriet 377 Esegui 6 tti i programmi gt W Protezione di Windows a amp u Archiviazione em Gestione computer locale XPTESTSOFTWARE BD Utilit di sistema c Altre periferiche Visualizzatore Eventi Lam Controller video compatibile VGA 4 1 Cartelle condivise Batterie a Utenti e gruppi locali W Computer Avvisi e registri di prestazion Controller audio video e giochi Controller disco floppy Controller IDE ATA ATAPI A Archivi rimovibili 2 Controller USB Universal serial bus Utilit di deframmentazione c Controller host standard avanzato da PCI a USB Gestione disco Controller Universal Host Intel R 82371AB EB da PCI a USB a M Servizi applicazioni Hub principale USB Hub principale USB Hub USB generico K array DspOl K array Dsp01 2 Periferica USB composita Periferica USB composita Human Interface Device HID T Mouse e altre periferiche di puntamento 3 Periferiche di sistema 1 Recall the Manage window from Start Menu My Computer 2 Select Device Manager from the menu on the left and expand the USB controllers sub menu
13. KB1 USER MANUAL english version rev A CONTENTS SYMBOLS 1 INTRODUCTION APPLICATIONS ADVANTAGES FOR MUSICIANS UNPACKING PACKAGE CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PHYSICAL POWER AND VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS 8 1 AC Power connector 0 N QO Q 8 2 Voltage requirement 9 INPUT PANEL OVERVIEW 10 CONNECTOR WIRING 10 1 Power INPUT connector wiring 10 2 Audio signal connector wiring 11 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS AND SET UP 12 MIXER AND DSP 13 K FRAMEWORK 13 1 System requirements 13 2 Installation and set up 13 3 Getting started 14 CUSTOMER SERVICE 15 KB1 Technical Details APPROVAL oO N O 11 12 T2 13 14 17 17 18 19 24 25 25 25 28 42 43 44 5VM80L5 4 A gt Lh RoHS COMPLIANT 2002 95 CC K array declares that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations Before putting the device into operation please observe the respective country specific regulations WEEE Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Read the manual Warning Dangerous voltages RISK of electric shock This symbol alerts the user to the presence of recommendations about product s use and maintenance This de
14. ation number for job tracking Refer to this number on shipping materials and in all correspondence concerning the repair Shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser Any attempt to modify or replace components of the device will invalidate your warranty Service must be performed by an authorized K array service centre Cleaning Clean the product enclosures using a soft dry cloth only Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not use any sprays near the product or allow liquids to spill into any openings rev A 41 81 15 KB1 TECHNICAL DETAILS Frequency range Maximum SPL Horizontal Vertical Type Frequencies Connectors Connectors Connectors Connector Type Power to mid high Power to sub Protection Operating range l nom Peak Power Dimensions Weight 42 Acoustics 30 Hz 20 KHz 112 dB continuous 118 dB peak Coverage 10 60 digitally controlled Crossover Mixer Audio Input 2 x balanced XLR 6 3 mm Jack CH1 and CH2 2 x 6 3 mm Jack 4 unballanced RCA CH3 and CH4 Mixer Audio Output 1 x XLR CH1 parallel output 1 x XLR Right D I output 1 x 6 3 mm Jack Headphone out 1 x 4 pin Speakon 2 channel power out to mid high Remote control Input Power Input 85 132 Vac 50 Hz Auto switching 170 264 Vac 60 Hz Auto switching 2A 115 Vac 1A 230 Vac 660 W 120m
15. closes the Channel Compressor Window see img E D4 EQ Window Button opens and closes the Channel EQ Window see pg 35 D5 Filter Type Selectors select the type of filter from three options Low Shelving Peak Notch and High Shelving D6 Filter Frequency Knobs set the central or corner frequency of the corresponding filter D7 Filter Gain Knobs set the gain positive or negative of the corresponding filter D8 Filter Q Slope Knobs set the Q or Slope value of the corresponding filter D9 AUX Send Knob regulates the amount of pre fader post EQ and post limiter signal sent to the auxiliary output D10 PFL Switch Button activates and deactivates Pre Fader Listening N B When PFL is ON the Master VU Meter will show the amplitude of the signal entering the selected channel bypassing both the EQ and Volume settings In the same way headphones will only output the signals entering the channels where PFL is turned on pre fader post EQ and post compression D11 Channel Volume Fader regulates the channel volume D12 FX Send Knob regulates the amount of post fader signal sent to the effects processor D13 PAN Knob locates the channel in the stereo field D14 Channel Note displays an editable 8 character text D15 FX Master Volume Knob regulates the overall amount of effect to be sent to the Master Output D16 FX to AUX Knob regulates the amount of effects on the AUX OUTPUT D17 Headphones Volume Knob regu
16. et Save Button opens a dialog window to save the current output settings into a re loadable preset file H5 L mono 3 band Parametric Equalizer allows you to equalize the speaker frequency response H6 R D I OUTPUT 3 band Parametric Equalizer allows you to equalize the frequency response of R D I OUTPUT H7 AUX OUTPUT 3 band Parametric Equalizer allows you to equalize the frequency response of AUX OUTPUT rev A 37 KB1 38 H8 L mono Filter Type Selectors select the type of filter on the Left Stereo Output from three options Low Shelving Peak Notch and High Shelving H9 Filter Frequency Knobs set the central or corner frequency of the corresponding filter on the Left Stereo Output H10 Filter Gain Knobs set the gain positive or negative of the corresponding filter on the Left Stereo Output H11 Filter Q Slope Knobs set the Q or Slope value of the corresponding filter on the Left Stereo Output H12 Filter Graph shows the effect of the corresponding filter on the signal frequency spectrum H13 AUX Filter Q Slope Knobs set the Q or Slope value of the corresponding filter on the Left Stereo Output Device Configuration Tab i1 i11 Firmware Upgrade Devices Values amp Configura tion 1 2 File Path i3 AAA Uad Fie Store Selected FW Version FW bpgrade 0102 i4 I2 I6 Device Info Device Name 5 T Device Model KB1 i Serial Number 000000
17. he device settings currently stored on the device 39 81 40 Precise setting view Double Click on the knobs to open a small interface dedicated to the precise setting of the corresponding knob value To close the Precise Setting View click on the OK Button 6 J1 Increment Button A for Filter J4 Frequencies increment by hundreds 12 sha everything else increment by units J2 Increment Button B for Filter J1 Frequencies increment by tens J3 everything else increment by J5 tenths J6 J3 Decrement Button A for Filter Frequencies decrement by hundreds everything else decrement by units J4 Decrement Button B for Filter Frequencies decrement by tens everything else decrement by tenths J5 Value Textbox can be edited to directly write the desidered Knob value J6 OK Button sets the number inside the text box as value of the parameter controlled by the corresponding knob and closes the Precise Setting View rev A 81 14 CUSTOMER SERVICE To receive service 1 Contact the official K array distributor in your country They will direct you to the service centre 2 If you are calling for service have the serial number s of the unit s to hand for reference Ask for Customer Service and be prepared to describe the problem clearly and completely 3 If the problem cannot be resolved over the phone you must return the unit for service 4 You will be given an RA Return Authoriz
18. iviazione Verr effettuata una ricerca di software attuale e aggiomato ne D E Archivi rimovibili computer nel CD di installazione dell hardware o nel sto Web lit di def Windows Update con l autorizzazione dell utente un derrenmertazione Leggere l informativa sulla privacy Gestione disco Servizi e applicazioni Consentire la connessione a Windows Update per la ricerca di software O S solo in questa occasione Si ora e ogni volta che viene connessa una periferica No non ora Scegliere Avanti per continuare indietro Annulla fiv aggiornamento guidato hardware per 3 Right click on the upper K Array_Dsp01 object and select Driver Update to launch the Hardware Update Wizard 4 When asked to allow the online search select the Not now option and click on Next Gestione computer Fie Azione Visualizza Finestra Aggiornamento guidato hardware e HH ma gt J Gestione computer locale Z XPTESTSOFTWARE S B di sistema LI Visualizzatore Eventi 89 Cartelle condivise z Utenti e gruppi locali Avvisi e registri di prestazion Gestione periferiche Aggiornamento guidato hardware Selezionare le opzioni di ricerca e di installazione Ricerca il miglior driver disponibile in questi percorsi Utilizzare le caselle di controllo che seguono per limitare o espandere la ricerca predefinita che include pe
19. lates the Headphones Master Volume D18 Master Volume Fader regulates the Output Master Volume D19 VU Meter displays overall amplitude of Master Output N B When one or more channels are in PFL mode the Master VU Meter will show the amplitude of the signal entering the selected channel bypassing both 33 KB1 34 the EQ and Volume settings D20 Mono Switch Button switches between stereo and mono mode In mono mode the same signal is sent to the unit s speakers and to the Out R D I Out XLR output on the Mixer Panel if Right OUT is selected in the Output Tab if D I OUT is selected there is no difference between Stereo or Mono mode D21 Speaker OFF Switch Button enables and disables the Master OUTPUT Compressor Pop Up Window E1 Compressor Type Drop Down Menu shows all the available compressing and limiting curves available on board so that the user can choose one img E E2 Compressor RMS TC Knob regulates the compressor attack time in the Time Constant domain expressed as dB sec ex 100 dB second 86 86 milliseconds 200 dB sec 43 43 ms 8685 89 dB sec 1 ms etc E3 Compressor HOLD Knob sets how long the compression will stay on once the signal has fallen below the threshold in milliseconds E4 Compressor DECAY Knob regulates the compressor decay time in the Time Constant domain expressed as dB sec ex 100 dB sec 86 86 ms 200 dB sec 43 43 ms 8685 89 dB sec 1 ms etc rev A
20. on which in turn can generate heat and result in a fire Only connect the power supply to an appropriate power adapter Do not install the speaker in wet or humid locations without using weather protection Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside the speaker Do not put objects containing liquid on or near the unit To reduce the risk of overheating the amplifier avoid exposing it to direct sunlight Do not install the unit near heat emitting appliances such as a room heater or stove e Nonaked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed near the device The speaker should be placed so that its location does not interfere with its proper cooling e Do not attempt to disassemble the unit The unit contains no user serviceable parts Repairs should only be performed by factory trained service personnel Be sure that the adapter has the correct voltage value rev A 81 7 PHYSICAL 178 220 cm 70 86 rev A 11 81 8 POWER AND VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS Amplified signal to the TOP 12 8 1 AC Power connector The amplifier module and the rest of the audio equipment connected to it mixing consoles processors etc must be connected to the AC power distribution in the correct way preserving AC line polarity and connecting earth ground so that all grounding points are connected to a single node or common point using the same cable gauge as the neutral
21. ons are bypassed except for the Main LEVEL knob on the physical Mixer Panel see S and the virtual Master Volume Fader see C11 and D18 N B a KB1 in DIRECT IN Mode can only be used as the Right side of a stereo configuration system of 2 x KB1 We advise against connecting any signal to the KB1 serving as Right Side in the stereo configuration other than the XLR coming from the DI Out Out R output of the main KB1 serving as Left Side of the stereo In a stereo configuration all signals must be connected to the Left Side module where all DSP functions are active and DIRECT IN is OFF G CH1 and CH2 Gain LEVEL Knobs regulate the amount pre amplification level of the corresponding input LI SPEAKER OUT NL4 Speakon Output Connect to the Mid High module of KB1 N B to ensure correct operation of the system ONLY use a 4 way Speakon connection I CH2 XLR balanced cannon phantom powered input J CH3 TS unbalanced jack Input for Line Level signals K CH3 double RCA Input for Line Level signals L CH4 TS unbalanced jack Input for Line Level signals M CH1 and CH2 FX Send Knobs regulate the amount of signal to be sent from the corresponding channel to the Effect Processor N Aux Out TRS balanced jack Output O Headphones TRS stereo jack Output P DI Out Out R XLR cannon Output Q USB Remote Control plug for Remote Management via K Framework software R POWER Switch Button 81 S Main Level Knob which
22. pment and with a KB1 you become the true craftsman of your own sound You can connect to your own amplification system while interacting directly with digital sound processors mounted on board This is an uncomplicated way of designing the sound according to your personal tastes and preferences The digital mixer with 4 inputs allows those with more than one instrument to produce a unified sound either with a sound technician or directly to the public created according to the musician s personal artistic choices Input levels EQ parameters on each input channel multi effects with 16 presets compressors regulation of an auxiliary output a headphones output a main output channel and parameter filters for equalizing the speaker on output are all instruments you can find on board the main integrated mixer 3 2 Transportability and easy handing Compactness light weight design and transportability mark the KB1 ensuring its seamless integration into a musician s kit In fact one of the KB1 s strengths is its easy handling The unit is equipped with materials and case which enable you to load and unload easily even with a small car such as a hatchback The sub is protected by a padded cover designed to insulate the sub from bumps and scratching This allows the 81 to be transported comfortably together with all the cables needed for set up The medium high speaker is contained in a hard case which ensures it cannot be damaged in transit The
23. r 1 2 and 3 AUX Send Knob regulates the amount of pre fader post EQ and post limiter signal sent to the auxiliary output PAN Knob locates the channel in the stereo field Channel Volume Fader regulates the channel volume PFL Switch Button activates and deactivates Pre Fader Listening When PFL is ON the Master VU Meter will show the amplitude of the signal entering the selected channel bypassing both the EQ and Volume settings In the same way headphones will only output the signals entering the channels where PFL is turned on pre fader post EQ and post compression rev A rev A KB1 C8 Channel Note displays an editable 8 character text C9 Headphones Volume Knob regulates the Headphones Master Volume C10 FX Mute Button enables and disables the effects return C11 Master Volume Fader regulates the Output Master Volume C12 VU Meter displays overall amplitude of Master Output N B When one or more channels are in PFL mode the Master VU Meter will show the amplitude of the signal entering the selected channel bypassing both the EQ and Volume settings 31 KB1 32 Mixer Advanced Tab CI HEADPHONES 799 hd 999 L an rev A rev A KB1 D1 Channel Preset Name Display shows the name of the preset currently loaded on the channel D2 Channel Preset Selector opens and closes Channel Preset Window see img F D3 CompressorWindow Button opens and
24. rcorsi locali e supporti rimovibili miglior driver disponibile verr installato B Archiviazione Questa procedura guidata consente di installare software per Utilit di deframmentazione c Gestione disco rimovibili K array_Dsp01 BB Servizi e applicazioni floppy di installazione inserirlo nell apposita unit Scegliere una delle seguenti opzioni C Cerca nei supporti rimovibili unit floppy CD ROM Includi il seguente percorso nella ricerca Se la periferica dotata di un CD un disco oorammi K array K framework drivers_rewD2 O Install il software automaticamente scelta consigliata Ew nell elenco pila non essere quello pi aggiomato per la ela Installa da un elenco o percorso specifico per utenti esperti Per continuare scegliere Avanti 26 rev A KB1 5 When asked for the drivers location select the Install from a list or specific location option 6 In the search and installation options window select the Search for the best driver in this location option and check the Include this location in the search checkbox then browse for the drivers containing folder The path should read C ProgramFiles K array K framework drivers_rev02 Once you have inserted the right search path click Next Installazione hardware Aggiornamento guidato hardware Il software che si sta installando per l hardware ANTA Completamento dell
25. rial bus 4 Archivi rimovibili Utilit di deframmentazione c Controller host standard avanzato da PCI a USB Gestione disco Controller Universal Host Intel R 82371 4B EB da PCI a USB Ba Servizi e applicazioni Hub principale USB Hub principale USB Hub USB generico K array_Dsp01 Periferica USB composita Periferica USB composita 43 Human Interface Device HID 1 7 Mouse e altre periferiche di puntamento El 3 Periferiche di sistema 9 Now you can see that inside the Device Manager Window both devices now have a univocal name and the alert symbol is no longer associated with them Now you are 100 ready to get started rev A 27 81 13 3 Getting started WARNING Please verify that your KB1 is connected to your PC via USB before running K Framework for the first time At startup K Framework will show the following window A6 img A A1 Connected Devices Indicator shows the quantity of detected connected devices N B at startup the indicator will show 0 devices even if one or more units are connected To detect all connected devices just click the Go Online button A2 Go Online Button detects connected devices A3 Demo Mode Button runs the software in Demo Mode in order to let the user operate the software without a connected unit In demo mode it is possible to edit settings and to save them in b1cp and b1op A4 Network Status Indicator shows the
26. s max Physical 32 5 x 178 220 x 43 5 cm 12 8 x 70 86 x 17 13 22 Kg 48 5 Ibs Notes for data 1 Amplifier wattage rating is based on the maximum unclipped burst sine wavwwe RMS voltage that the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance New materials and design are introduced into existing products without previous notice Present systems may differ in some respects from those presented in this brochure 8 KHz kf digital control EB DISPERSION GRAPHS 4 KHz lt 500 Hz rev A APPROVAL CE standards and regulations Before putting the device into operation C C K array declares that this device is in compliance with the applicable please observe the respective country specific regulations WEEE Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only Hp Sound Equipment s r l assumes no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Hp Sound Equipment s r l reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice K array is a brand of HP Sound Equipment s r l Viale Roma 7 i 50037 San Piero a Sieve Firenze Italy tel 39 055 8487222 fax 39 0558487238 e mail info kblueline com www k array com www kblueline com
27. tor amplification for solo artists and if doubled up as the main stereo PA system for an event A special rubber support accessory which comes with the kit enables the system to be used as a monitor or as a front fill by laying the medium high unit horizontally and varying the inclination 8 rev A 81 4 UNPACKING Each K array device is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory Carefully inspect the shipping carton then examine and test your new loudspeaker If you find any damage immediately notify the shipping company Only the consignee may institute a claim stages in the system s electronic equipment 5 PACKAGE CONTENT rev A 9 81 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 WARNING tis important that loudspeaker systems are used in a safe manner Professional loudspeakers are capable of producing extremely high sound levels and should be used with care Hearing loss is cumulative and can result from levels above 90 dB if people are exposed for an extended period Never stand close to loudspeakers driven at high volume Suspending the system should only be done by qualified personnel following safe rigging practices Secure fixings to the building structure are vital Seek help from architects structural engineers or other specialists if in any doubt Do not operate the speaker for an extended period of time with sound distortion This is an indication of malfuncti
28. tor once the new preset is selected in the Preset List G3 New Channel Preset Description Textbox can be edited to assign a short description to the new preset G4 New Channel Preset Image Box shows the picture currently associated with the new preset G5 Cancel Button closes the New Channel Preset Pop Up Window without saving the current settings in a new preset file G6 Ok Confirmation Button saves all the current settings of the selected channel the New Preset Name FX type Description and Image into a new preset file to be uploaded further edited and shared with the community of users G7 Load Image Button opens a dialog window to select an image file to link to the new preset 36 rev A 81 Output Tab COVERAGE MEI EN CR RIGHT OUT D I OUT NARROW MEDIUM Limono 65051 5 e 9 9 R D I OUT CC H5 ost a 9 00 24 sten D AUX BOOST 3 00 sem o 1 81 H6 H7 4 73 lueline H10 H9 z ys 4 20 999 Generic 3 band EQ strip as found in the OUTPUT TAB H11 img H H1 Out R D I Out Mode Selector assigns the Right Stereo channel or the pre fader Direct Output of Channel 1 to the Out R D I Out XLR output on the Mixer Panel H2 COVERAGE Selector sets the vertical coverage width of the system 10 60 H3 Output Preset Load Button opens a dialog window to select the Output Preset to load onto the system H4 Output Pres
29. upplying power to other devices max 5A 110V supported When AC power is applied to the speaker the auto range power supply automatically selects the correct operating voltage To create your own power cables please use the following wiring diagrams 10 1 Power INPUT connector wiring brown hot blue neutral yellow green earth ground rev A 17 10 2 Audio signal connector wiring The back panel of the KB1 has different types of audio connector for different types of entry cable The following diagrams highlight the different characteristics of each entry XLR wiring INPUT PARALLEL OUTPUT grd CH 1 2 MIC INPUT CH 2 MIC PARALLEL OUTPUT MAIN Right OUTPUT D I OUT RCA wiring hot Tip gren ri IL Sleeve Sleeve CH3 4 stereo line INPUT Speakon wiring Jack wiring Sleeve Ring Tip Balanced Jack cold round AY hot Unbalanced Jack hot ground Tip Sleeve Sleeve Tip Unbalanced Jack CH 1 2 Instrument INPUT CH 3 4 Line INPUT Balanced Jack Aux OUT 4 WIRE speaker cable is required rev A KB1 11 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS AND SET UP 19 rev A KB1 Amplified signal to the TOP rev A 20 rev A 21 22 8 59989 prar oooo o 5555 gg rinm rev A 2 5500 08989 c rom rev A KB1 23 KB1 12 MIXER AND DSP KB1 has all the functions of
30. vice complies with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive rev A rev A 81 KET 1 INTRODUCTION The 81 fits perfectly into the K array brand by combining innovation and quality What makes it special is that it is immediately recognizable as a product which was developed in an environment K array which is orientated towards the professional sector Some of the features found on board the KB1 are unique in the entire panorama of products on offer and are the same as those used in stage set up during concerts e g the medium high speaker has the ability to electronically vary the height of sound diffusion The completeness of the instrumentation for example the capacity to load different presets simply and at any time from a PC the control of entry sound through an integrated professional digital mixer and the ability to electronically modify the extent and the coverage of the sound vertically make the KB1 versatile and applicable to any situation with notable levels of quality The materials are the same as those used in high calibre concert systems steel aluminium and wood These high quality materials are normally used in professional standard products 2 APPLICATIONS Band Light orchestra Piano bar Audio Visual Solo Speech DJ 6 rev A 81 3 ADVANTAGES FOR MUSICIANS 3 1 The musician and his her sound PCs are becoming ever more part of the musician s personal equi
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