Behringer K450FX, K900FX, K1800FX, K3000FX User Manual

User’s manual

Version 1.1 April 2006

K1800FX

ULTRATONE K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX

ULTRATONE K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

the top cover (or the rear section). No user
serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions
in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

15) CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by
qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operation instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.

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ULTRATONE K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,

Welcome to the team of
ULTRATONE users and
thank you very much for
expressing your confi­dence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing
this keyboard amp.

It is one of my most
pleasant tasks to write
this letter to you, be­cause it is the culmi­nation of many months
of hard work delivered
by our engineering team
to reach a very ambitious
goal: to present you with
a series of outstanding
keyboard amplifiers that

give you maximum flexi­bility and performance with their unique sound character and
broad range of functions.

The task to design the new ULTRATONE series certainly meant
a great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing
on you, the discerning user and musician. It also meant a lot of
work and night shifts to accomplish this goal. But it was fun, too.
Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together, and
what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in
such a project can be proud of what we’ve achieved.

It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are
the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With your
highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly
contributed to shaping our company and making it successful. In
return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as
excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
favorable price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your
creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.

We are often asked how we can produce such high-grade
devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite
simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers means
large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of
purchase for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit
back to you? Because we know that your success is our
success, too!

I would like to thank all people whose help on “Project
ULTRATONE” has made it all possible. Everybody has made
very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the
unit to the many staff members in our company and finally to you,
the users of BEHRINGER products.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3

1.1 Before you get started ................................................. 3

1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................. 3

1.1.2 Initial operation .................................................... 3

1.1.3 Online registration .............................................. 4

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ...............................................4

3. WIRING TIPS .............................................................. 6

4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS ............................................... 6

5. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 7

6. WARRANTY ................................................................8

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! The ULTRATONE is a modern, powerful
keyboard amplifier with the qualities of a complete PA system. It
combines a whole lot of features, huge power reserves and
extreme flexibility in one device, and thanks to its comprehensive
connection and extension options—for example Stereo Link
facility for true stereo operation and additional Line Out for direct
connection to a mixing console—you will always be able to
achieve the best possible performance in every situation.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your ULTRATONE was carefully packed at the factory, and the
packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage
that may have occurred during transit.

 If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to

BEHRINGER. Instead, notify your dealer and the
shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims
for damage or replacement may not be honored.

 Always use the original packing carton to prevent

damage during storage or transport.

 Make sure that no children are left unsupervised

with the ULTRATONE or its packaging.

My friends, it’s been worth the trouble!

Thank you very much,

Uli Behringer

 Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling
and please do not place the ULTRATONE on high temperature
devices such as radiators etc. to avoid overheating.

 Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same

type and rating! Please refer to the
“SPECIFICATIONS” for details.

The mains connection of the ULTRATONE is made by using the
enclosed mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all
of the international safety certification requirements.

 Please make sure that all units have a proper

ground connection. For your own safety, never
remove or disable the ground conductor from the
unit or of the AC power cord.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1.2 Initial operation

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