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Manual 1.0

Important Safety Instructions

Before connecting, read instructions

Important Advice on Safety!

Please read before use and keep for later use!

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise!

Bitte vor Gebrauch lesen und für späteren Gebrauch
aufbewahren!

• Read all of the se instructions!

• Save these instruct ions for later use!

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!

• Do not use this product near water, i.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool,
wet basement, e tc.

• Do not place th is product on an unstabl e cart, stand or table. The product may
fall, causing s erious damage to the pro duct or to persons!

• Slots and openings in the cabinet and t he back or bottom are provided for
ventilation; to ensure reliable operation o f the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provi­ded.

• This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove,
radiator, or another heat producing amplifier.

• Use only the su pplied power supply or p ower cord. If you are not sure of the
type of power available, consult your d ealer or local power com pany.

• Do not allow an ything to rest on the power cord. Do not loc ate this product
where persons w ill walk on the cord.

• Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord.

• Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Periodically check cords
for cuts or sign of stress, especially at the plug and the point where the cord
exits the unit.

• The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for
long periods of time.

• If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be
provided.

• This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by
HK AUDIO®.

• Never push objects of any kind into thi s product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dange rous voltage points or s hort out parts that coul d result in risk
of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind o n the product.

• Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage poi nts or other risks. Refe r all servicing
to qualified se rvice personnel.

• Clean on ly with dry cloth.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plu g has two blades with one wider than the oth er. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a thir d grounding prong. The w ide blade or the
third prong are provided for the safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, co nsult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has b een spilled into the pro duct.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally when the operating instruc tions are
followed.

• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged .

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need of
service!

• Adjust only these controls that are covered by the operating instru ctions since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified t echnician to restore the product to
normal operation.

• Exposure to extreme ly high noise levels may cause a permanent heari ng loss.

• Individuals vary con siderably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss, but
nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise
for a sufficien t time. The U.S. Governm ent´s Occupational Safety an d Health
Administration (OSH A) has specified the fol lowing permissible noise lev el
exposures:

Duration Per Da y In Hours Sound LeveldBA, Slow Response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
11/2 102
1 105
1/2 110
1/4 or less 115

• According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits
could result in some hearing loss.

• Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating
this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure
is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potent ially
dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressu re le­vels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while
this unit is in operation.

• Fuses: Replace with IEC 127 (5x 20 mms) type and rated fuse for b est
performance only.

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE AND SHO CK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN. DO NOT OPEN CASE;
NO USER SERVICE -ABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Version 1.0 10/2004

• The unit has been built by HK AUDIO® in accordance with IEC 60065 and l eft
the factory in safe working order. To maintain this condition and ensure non­risk operation, the user must follow th e advice and warning com ments found in
the operating i nstructions. The unit conform s to Protection Class 1 (protectively
earthed).

• HK AUDIO® ONLY GUARANTEE THE SAFET Y, RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY
OF THE UNIT IF:

• Assembly, extension, re-adjustm ent, modifications or repair s are carried out by
HK AUDIO® or by pers ons authorized to do so.

• The electrical installation of the relevant area complies with the requirements
of IEC (ANSI) specifications.

• The unit is used in accordance with the operating instructions.

• The unit is regularly checked and teste d for electrical safety by a competent
technician.

WARNING:

• If covers are opened or sections of casing are removed, except where this can
be done manuall y, live parts can become exposed.

• If it is ne cessary to open the unit this must be insulated from all power sources.
Please take thi s into account before ca rrying out adjustments, main tenance,
repairs and bef ore replacing parts.

• The appliance c an only be insulated fro m all power sources if the mains
connection is u nplugged.

• Adjustment, maintenance and repairs carried out when the unit has been opened
and is still live may only be performed by specialist personnel who are authorized
by the manufact urer (in accordance with VBG 4) and who are aware of the
associated hazards.

• Loudspeaker outputs which have the IEC 417/5036 symbol (Diagram 1, below)
can carry volta ges which are hazardous if they are made contact with. Before
the unit is switched on, the loudspeake r should therefore only be connected
using the lead recommended by the manuf acturer.

• Where possible, all plugs on connection cables must be screwed or locked onto
the casing.

• Replace fuses o nly with IEC127 type and specified ratings.

• It is not p ermitted to use repaired fuses or to short-circuit the fuse holder.

• Never interrupt the protective conductor co nnection.

• Surfaces which are equipped with the "H OT" mark (Diagram 2, bel ow), rear
panels or cover s with cooling slits, co oling bodies and their c overs, as well as
tubes and their covers are purposely de signed to dissipate high temperatures
and should ther efore not be touched.

• High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage. You should
therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at hi gh levels.
Wear hearing protection if continuously exposed to high levels.

MAINS CONNECTION:

• The unit is designed for continuous ope ration.

• The set operati ng voltage must match th e local mains supply vol tage.

• The unit is connected to the mains via the supplied power u nit or power cable.

• Power unit: Never use a damaged connection lead. Any damage must be rectified
by a competent technician.

• Avoid connection to the mains supply in distributor boxes together with several
other power con sumers.

• The plug socket for the power supply must be positioned near the unit and
must be easily accessible.

PLACE OF INSTALLATION:

• The unit should stand only on a cle an, horizontal working surfa ce.

• The unit must not be exposed to vib rations during operation.

• Keep away from moisture and dust where possible.

• Do not place the unit near water, baths, wash basins, kitchen sinks, we t areas,
swimming pools or damp rooms. Do not place objects containing l iquid on the
unit - vases, glasses, bottles etc.

• Ensure that the unit is well ventilated .

• Any ventilation openings must never be blocked or covered. The unit must be
positioned at l east 20 cm away from walls. The unit may onl y be fitted in a rac k
if adequate ven tilation is ensured and if the manufacturer's instal lation instruc­tions are follo wed.

• Keep away from direct sunlight and the immediate vicinity of he ating elements
and radiant hea ters or similar devices.

• If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm loc ation, condensation can
form inside it. This must be taken into account particularly in the case of tube
units. Before s witching on, wait until the unit has reached roo m temperature.

• Accessories: Do not place the unit on an unsteady trolley, stand, tripod, base or
table. If the unit falls down, it can cause personal injury and itself become damaged.
Use the unit only with the trolley, rack stand, tripod or base recommen ded by
the manufacturer or purchased together with the unit. When setting the unit
up, all the manufacturer's instructions must be followed and the setup accessories
recommended by the manufacturer must be used. Any combination of unit and
stand must be moved carefully. A sudden stop, excessive use of force and uneven
floors can caus e the combination of uni t and stand to tip o ver.

• Additional equipmen t: Never use additional equipment which has not been
recommended by the manufacturer as this can cause accidents.

• To protect the unit during bad weather or when left unattended for prolonge d
periods, the ma ins plug should be disco nnected. This prevents the unit being
damaged by ligh tning and power surges i n the AC mains supply.

Diagram 1 Diagram 2

• Das Gerät wurde von HK AUDIO® gemäß IEC 60065 gebaut und hat das Werk
in sicherheitstechn isch einwandfreiem Zustand v erlassen. Um diesen Zustand
zu erhalten und einen gefahrlosen Betrieb sicherzustellen, muss der Anwender
die Hinweise un d die Warnvermerke beachten, die i n der Bedienungsanleitung
enthalten sind. Das Gerät entspricht der Schutzklasse I (schutzgeerdet) .

• DIE SICHERHEIT, ZUVERLÄSSIGKEIT U ND LEISTUNG DES GERÄTES WIRD
VON HK AUDIO® NUR DANN G EWÄHRLEISTET, WENN:

• Montage, Erweiterun g, Neueinstellung, Änderungen oder Reparaturen von
HK AUDIO® oder von d azu ermächtigten Personen au sgeführt werden.

• die elektrische Installation des betreffenden Raumes den Anforderungen von
IEC (ANSI)-Festlegungen entspricht.

• das Gerät in Übereinstimmung mit der Ge brauchsanweisung verwendet wird.

WARNUNG:

• Wenn Abdeckungen geöffnet oder Gehäuseteile entfernt werden, außer wenn
dies von Hand möglich ist, können Teile freigelegt werden, die Spannung füh­ren.

• Wenn ein Öffnen des Gerätes erforderlich ist, m uss das Gerät von allen Span­nungsquellen getren nt sein. Berücksichtigen Sie dies vor dem Abgleich, vor
einer Wartung, vor einer Instandsetzung und vor e inem Austausch von Teilen.

• Ein Abgleich, e ine Wartung oder eine Reparatur am geöffneten Gerät unter
Spannung darf n ur durch eine vom Herste ller autorisierte Fachkraft (nach VBG

4) geschehen, d ie mit den verbundenen G efahren vertraut ist.

• Lautsprecher-Ausgänge, die mit dem IEC 417/ 5036-Zeichen (Abb.1, s.unten)
versehen sind k önnen berührungsgefährliche Span nungen führen. Deshalb vor
dem Einschalten des Gerätes Verbindung nur mit dem vom Hersteller empfoh­lenen Anschlusskabe l zum Lautsprecher herstelle n.

• Alle Stecker an Verbindungskabeln mü ssen mit dem Gehäuse ver schraubt oder
verriegelt sein, sofern möglich.

• Es dürfen nur Sicherungen vom Typ IEC 127 und der angegebenen Nennstrom­stärke verwendet werden.

• Eine Verwendung von gef lickten Sicherungen oder Kur zschließen des Halters
ist unzulässig.

• Niemals die Sch utzleiterverbindung unterbrechen.

• Oberflächen, die mit dem "HOT"-Zeichen (Abb .2, s.unten) versehen sind,
Rückwände oder Abdeckungen mit Kühlschlitzen, Kühlkörper und deren Ab­deckungen, sowie Röhren und deren Abdeckung en können im Betrieb erh öhte
Temperaturen annehmen und sollt en deshalb nicht berührt werden.

• Hohe Lautstärkepege l können dauernde Gehörschäd en verursachen.
Vermeiden Sie deshalb d ie direkte Nähe von Laut sprechern, die mit hohen
Pegeln betrieben werden. Verwenden Sie einen Gehörs chutz bei dauernder
Einwirkung hoher Pegel.

NETZANSCHLUSS:

• Das Gerät ist für Dauerbetrieb ausgelegt.

• Die eingestellte Betriebsspannung muss mit der örtlichen Netzspannung
übereinstimmen.

• Der Anschluss a n das Stromnetz erfolgt mit dem mitgelieferten Netzt eil oder
Netzkabel.

• Netzteil: Eine beschädigte Anschlussleitung kan n nicht ersetzt werden.
Das Netzteil da rf nicht mehr betrieben werden.

• Vermeiden Sie einen Ans chluss an das Stromnetz in Verteilerdosen zusammen
mit vielen ande ren Stromverbrauchern.

• Die Steckdose f ür die Stromversorgung muss nahe am Gerät angebracht und
leicht zugänglich sein.

AUFSTELLUNGSORT:

• Das Gerät sollt e nur auf einer sauberen , waagerechten Arbeitsfläche stehen.

• Das Gerät darf während des Betriebs kei nen Erschütterungen ausgesetzt sein.

• Feuchtigkeit und Staub sind nach Möglichkeit fe rnzuhalten.

• Das Gerät darf nicht in der Nähe vo n Wasser, Badewanne, Waschbecken,
Küchenspüle, Nassra um, Swimmingpool oder feucht en Räumen betrieben
werden. Keine m it Flüssigkeit gefüllten Geg enstände -Vase, Gläser, Flaschen
etc. auf das Gerät stellen.

• Sorgen Sie für ausreichende Belüftung der Geräte.

• Eventuelle Ventilationsöffnungen dürfen niemals blockiert o der abgedeckt
werden. Das Ger ät muß mindestens 20 cm von Wänden entfernt aufgestellt
werden. Das Ger ät darf nur dann in ein Rack eingebaut werden, wenn für
ausreichende Ventilation ge sorgt ist und die Einbau anweisungen des Her­stellers eingehalte n werden.

• Vermeiden Sie direkte S onneneinstrahlung sowie die unmittelbare Nähe von
Heizkörpern und Heizstrahlern oder ähnlicher Geräte.

• Wenn das Gerät plötzlic h von einem kalten an einen warmen Ort gebracht
wird, kann sich im Geräteinnern Kondensfeuc htigkeit bilden. Dies ist insbeson­dere bei Röhren geräten zu beachten. Vor dem Ein schalten solange warten bis
das Gerät Raumt emperatur angenommen hat.

• Zubehör: Das Ge rät nicht auf einen inst abilen Wagen, Ständer, Dreifuß,
Untersatz oder Tisch stellen. Wenn das Gerät he runterfällt, kann es Persone n­schäden verursachen und selbst beschädigt w erden. Verwenden Sie das Gerät
nur mit einem vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder zusammen mit dem Gerät
verkauften Wagen, Rack, S tänder, Dreifuß oder Untersatz. Bei der Aufstellu ng
des Gerätes müs sen die Anweisungen des Herstellers befolgt und muss das
vom Hersteller empfohlene Aufstellzubehör verwe ndet werden. Eine Kom­bination aus Ge rät und Gestell muss vor sichtigt bewegt werden. Plöt zliches
Anhalten, übermäßig e Kraftanwendung und ungleic hmäßige Böden können das
Umkippen der Ko mbination aus Gerät und Gestell bewirken.

• Zusatzvorrichtungen: Verwenden Sie niema ls Zusatzvorrichtungen, die nicht
vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden, weil dadur ch Unfälle verursacht werden
können

• Zum Schutz des Gerätes bei Gewitter ode r wenn es längere Zeit nicht beauf­sichtigt oder b enutzt wird, sollte der Netzstecker gezogen werden.
Dies verhindert Schäden am Gerät aufgrund von Blitzschlag und Spann ungs­stößen im Wechselstromnetz.

Abb.1 Abb.2

Conseils de Securite Importants!

Priere de lire avant l'emploi et a conserver pour
utilisation ulterieure!

Importanti avvertimenti di sicurezza!

Leggere attentamente prima dell'uso e conservare
per un utilizzo successivo:

¡Indicaciones de seguridad importantes!

¡Léanse antes de utilizar el aparato y guardense para
so uso posterior!

• L'appareil a été conçu par HK AUDI O® selon la n orme IEC 60065 et a quitté
l'entreprise dans un état irréprochable. Af in de conserver cet état et d'assurer
un fonctionnement sans danger de l'appareil nous conseillons à l'ut ilisateur
la lecture des indications de sécurité contenues dans le mode d 'emploi.
L'appareil est conforme à la classification I (mise à terre de protection).

• SURETE, FIABIL ITE ET EFFICACITE DE L'A PPAREIL NE SONT GARANTIS PAR
HK AUDIO® QUE SI:

• Montage, exten sion, nouveau réglage, modif ication ou réparation sont
effectués par H K AUDIO® ou par tou te personne autorisée par HK AUDIO®.

• L'installation électrique de la pièce concernée correspond aux nor mes
IEC (ANSI).

• L'utilisation de l'appareil suit le mo de d'emploi.

AVERTISSEMENT:

• A moins qu e cela ne soit manuellem ent possible, tout enlèvemen t ou ouverture
du boîtier peut entrainer la mise au jour de pieces sous te nsion.

• Si l'ouverture de l'appareil est néces saire, celui-ci doit être coupé de chaque
source de coura nt. Ceci est à prendre en considération avant tout ajustement,
entretien, réparati on ou changement de piec es.

• Ajustement, en tretien ou réparation sur l'appareil ouvert et sous tension ne
peuvent être éf fectués que par un spéci aliste autorisé par le f abricant (selon
VBG4). Le spéci aliste étant conscient des dangers liés à ce gen re de réparation.

• Les sorties de baffles qui portent le signe IEC 417/5036 ( fig. 1, voir en bas)
peuvent être so us tension dangereuse. Avant de brancher l'appareil util iser
uniquement le c âble de raccordement conseil lé par le fabricant pour raccorder
les baffles.

• Toutes les prises des câbles de raccordement doive nt être, si possible, vi ssées
ou verrouillées sur le boîtier.

• L’utilisation de fusibles ra fistolés ou court-circuites est inadmissible
– seulement: IE C127.

• L'utilisation de fusibles rafistolés ou court-circuites est inadmissib le.

• Ne jamais interrompre la connexion du circuit protecteur.

• Il est con seillé de ne pas toucher aux surfaces pourvues d u signe "HOT" (fig.
2, voir en bas), aux parois arrières ou caches munis de fen tes d'aération,
éléments d'aération et leurs caches ansi qu'aux tubes et leurs caches.
Ces éléments pouvant atteindre des températures élévées pendant l'utilisatio n
de l'appareil.

• Les Niveaux de puissance élévés peuven t entrainer des lésions auditives
durables. Evitez do nc la proximité de haut- parleurs utilisés à haute puissance.
Lors de haute puissance continue utilisez une protection auditive.

BRANCHEMENT SUR LE SECTEUR:

• L'appareil est conçu pour une utilisat ion continue.

• La tension de fonctionnement doit conc order avec la tension se cteur locale.

• Le raccordemen t au réseau éléctrique s 'effectue avec l'adaptateur ou le cordon
d´alimentation livr é avec l'appareil.

• Adaptateur: Un câble de raccordement a bimé ne peut être rempla cé.
L'adaptateur est inutilisable.

• Evitez un racc ordement au réseau par d es boîtes de distribution surchargées.

• La prise de courant doit être placée à proximité de l'appareil et facile à atteindre.

LIEU D'INS TALLATION:

• L'appareil doi t être placé sur une surface de travail propre et horizontale.

• L'appareil en marche ne doit en au cun cas subir des vibrat ions.

• Evitez dans la mesure du possible pous sière et humidité.

• L'appareil ne doit pas être placé à proximité d'eau, de ba ignoire, lavabo, évier,
pièce d'eau, pi scine ou dans une pièce humide. Ne placez aucun vase, verre,
bouteille ou to ut objet rempli de liqui de sur l'appareil.

• L'appareil doi t être suffisamment aéré.

• Ne jamais recouvrir les ouvertures d'aération. L'appareil doit être placé à 20
cm du mur au minimum. L'appareil peut être monté dans un Rack si une
ventilation suffisa nte est possible et si les conseils de montage du fabricant
sont suivis.

• Evitez les ray ons de soleil et la proximité de radiateurs, cha uffages etc.

• Une condensati on d'eau peut se former dans l'appareil si celui -ci est transporté
brusquement d'un endroit froid à un end roit chaud. Ceci est particul ièrement
important pour des appareils à tubes. Avant de brancher l'appareil attendre
qu'il ait la température ambiante.

• Accessoires: L 'appareil ne doit être p lacé sur un chariot, sup port, trépied,
bâti ou table instable. Une chute de l'appareil peut entrainer aussi bien des
dommages corporels que techniques. Utilisez l'appareil uniquement avec un
chariot, Rack, support, trépied ou bâti conseillé par le fabricant ou vendu en
combinaison avec l'appareil. Les indications du fabricant pour l'instal lation
de l'appareil s ont à suivre, et les accessoires d'installation cons eillés par le
fabricant sont à utiliser. Un ensemble support et appareil doit être déplac é avec
précaution.
Des mouvements brusques et des revêtements de sol irreguliers peuve nt
entrainer la ch ute de l´ensemble.

• Equipements su pplémentaires: Ne jamais uti liser un équipement suppléme n­taire n'ayant p as été conseillé par le fabricant, ceci pouvant entrainer des
accidents.

• Afin de pr otéger l'appareil pendant un orage ou s'il ne do it pas être utilisé
pendant un cert ain temps, il est consei llé d'enlever la prise a u secteur.
Ceci évite des d ommages dûs à la foudre ou à des coups de tension dans le
réseau à couran t alternatif.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

• L'apparecchio è stato costruito dalla HK AUDIO® secondo la normativa
europea IEC 600 65 ed ha lasciato il nostro stabilimento in stat o ineccepibile.
Per garantire i l mantenimento di tale s tato e un utilizzo assol utamente privo
di rischi l'ute nte è tenuto ad osservar e le indicazioni e gli avvertimenti di sicu­rezza contenuti nelle istruzioni per l'uso. L'apparecchio rispecchia il livello di
sicurezza I (co llegato a terra).

• Sicurezza, affidabi lità e prestazioni dell'appa recchio vengono garantiti da lla
HK AUDIO® solo ed es clusivamente se:

• Montaggio, ampliame nto, rimessa a punto, mo difiche e riparazioni vengon o
eseguite dalla HK AUDIO® stessa o d a personale da essa auto rizzato.

• Gli impianti el ettrici nei locali prescelti per l'uso dell'apparecchio rispondono
alle normative stabilite dall'ANSI.

• L'apparecchio viene utilizzato come indicato nel libretto delle istruzioni per l'uso.

Avvertimenti:

• In caso di apertura di parti di riv estimento o rimozione di parti dell'involucro,
a meno che non si tratti di pezzi rimovibili semplicemente a mano, possono
venire alla luc e parti dell'apparecchio con duttrici di tensione.

• Se l'apertura d ell'apparecchio dovesse risultar e necessaria è indispensabil e
staccare precedente mente quest'ultimo da tutte le fonti di tensione. Rispettare
tale misura di prevenzione anche prima di un allineamento, di o perazioni di
manutenzione, della messa in esercizio o della sostituzione di comp onenti
all'interno dell'ap parecchio.

• Allineamento, opera zioni di manutenzione o eventuali riparazioni
dell'apparecchio in presenza di tensione va nno eseguite esclusivamente da
personale specializ zato ed autorizzato, in grado di eseguire tali o perazioni
evitandone
i rischi connes si.

• Le uscite degli altoparlanti contrassegnate dai caratteri IEC 417/5036 (vedi
illustrazione 1 a fondo pag.) possono e ssere conduttrici di tension e peri­colosa con cui evitare il contatto. Per questo motivo, prima di accendere
l'apparecchio, coll egare quest'ultimo agli alto parlanti servendosi esclusivamen ­te del cavetto d'allacciamento indicato dal produttore.

• Tutte le spine e i cavi di collegamento devono essere avvitati o fissati
all'involucro dell' apparecchio per quanto possi bile.

• Utilizzare esclusiv amente fusibili del tipo IEC 127 con la indicata corrente
nominale.

• L'utilizzo di f usibili di sicurezza non integri e la messa in corto circuito del
sostegno di met allo sono proibite.

• Non interrompere mai il collegamento con il circuito di protezione.

• Superfici contrasse gnate dalla parola "HOT" (vedi illustrazione 2 a fondo pag.),
cosi come grigl ie di aerazione, dispositivi di raffreddamento e i loro rivestimen­ti di protezion e, oppure valvole e i relativi rivestimenti protetti vi possono sur­riscaldarsi notevol mente durante l'uso e pe r questo motivo non vann o toccate.

• L'ascolto di su oni ad alto volume può provocare danni permanenti all'udito.
Evitate perciò la diretta vicinanza con alt oparlanti ad alta emissione di suono
e utilizzate cu ffie protettive in caso ciò non sia possibile.

Alimentazione:

• L'apparecchio è concepito per il funzioname nto continuo.

• La tensione di esercizio deve corrispondere alla tensione di rete a cui ci si allaccia.

• L'allacciamento all a rete elettrica avviene tramite alimentatore o cave tto
d'alimentazione con segnato insieme all'apparecchio.

• Alimentatore: un cavo di connessione danneg giato non può essere sos tituito.
L'alimentatore non può più essere utilizzat o.

• Evitate un allaccia mento alla rete di corre nte utilizzando cassette di distribu­zione sovraccariche .

• La spina di corrente deve essere situat a nelle vicinanze dell'appar ecchio e
facilmente raggiung ibile in qualsiasi momento.

Locali di collo camento:

• Opportuno collocare l'apparecchio su una su perficie pulita e orizzontal e.

• Non sottoporre l'apparecchio in funzione a scosse e vibrazioni.

• Proteggere l'appare cchio per quanto possibile da umidità e polvere.

• Non collocare l 'apparecchio vicino ad acqua , vasche da bagno, lavan dini, lavelli
da cucina, loca li umidi o piscine. Non appoggiare recipienti conten enti liquidi

- vasi, bicchie ri, bottiglie, ecc. - su ll'apparecchio.

• Provvedere ad u na buone aerazione dell'appa recchio.

• Eventuali aperture previste per la ventilazione dell'apparecchio non vanno
ne bloccate, ne mai coperte. L'apparecchio va collocato ad almeno 20 cm di
distanza dalle pareti circostanti e può essere inserito tra altre componenti di
un impianto sol o in caso di sufficiente ventilazione e qualora le direttive di
montaggio del p roduttore vengano rispettate.

• Evitare di esporre l'apparecchio ai raggi d el sole e di collocarlo direttamente
nelle vicinanze di fonti di calore come caloriferi, stufette, ecc.

• Se l'apparecchio viene trasportato rapidamente da un locale freddo ad uno
riscaldato può succedere che al suo int erno si crei della conde nsa. Ciò va
tenuto in consi derazione soprattutto in cas o di apparecchi a valvol e. Attendere
che l'apparecchio abbia assunto la temperat ura ambiente prima di ac cenderlo.

• Accessori: non collocare l'apparecchio su c arrelli, supporti, treppiedi, superfici
o tavoli instab ili. Se l'apparecchio dovess e cadere a terra potrebb e causare
danni a terzi o danneggiarsi irreparabilmen te. Utilizzate per il co llocamento
dell'apparecchio su pporti, treppiedi e superfic i che siano consigliate dal
produttore o di rettamente comprese nell'offerta di vendita. Per il colloca­mento dell'apparecc hio attenetevi strettamente alle istruzioni del produtto re,
utilizzando esclusi vamente accessori da esso consigliati. L'apparecchio in
combinazione ad un supporto va spostato con molta attenzione. Movim enti
bruschi o il collocamento su pavimenti non piani possono provocare la caduta
dell'apparecchio e del suo supporto.

• Accessori supplemen tari: non utilizzate mai accessori supplementari che non
siano consigliati dal produttore, potendo e ssere ciò causa di incid enti.

• Per proteggere l'apparecchio in caso di temporali o nel caso ques to non venisse
utilizzato per diverso tempo si consiglia di staccarne la spina di corrente.
In questo modo si evitano danni all'app arecchio dovuti a colpi di fulmine o ad
improvvisi aumenti di tensione nel circuito di corrente alternata.

Illustrazione 1 Illustrazione 2

• El aparato ha sido producido por HK AUDIO® según el I EC 60065 y salió de
la fábrica en un estado técnicamente pe rfecto. Para conservar este estado y
asegurar un fun cionamiento sin peligros el usuario debe tener en cuenta las
indicaciones y advertencias contenidas en l as instrucciones de manejo.
El aparato corr esponde a la clase de protección l (toma de tierra protegida).

• LA SEGURIDAD, L A FIABILIDAD Y EL RENDIM IENTO DEL APARATO SOLO
ESTAN GARANTIZADOS POR HK AUDIO® CUANDO:

• el montaje, la ampliación, el reajuste, los cambios o las repar aciones se
realicen por HK AUDIO® o por pers onas autorizadas para HK AUDIO®;

• la instalación eléctrica del recinto en cuestión corresponda a los requisitos
de la determina ción del IEC (ANSI);

• el aparato se use de acuerdo con la s indicaciones de uso.

ADVERTENCIA:

• Si se destapan protecciones o se retira n piezas de la carcasa, exceptuando si
se puede hacer manualmente, se pueden d ejar piezas al descubierto que sean
conductoras de tensión.

• Si es necesario abrir el aparato, éste tiene que estar aislado de todas las
fuentes de alim entación. Esto se debe t ener en cuenta antes del ajuste, de un
entretenimiento, de una reparación y de una sustitución de las piezas.

• Un ajuste, un entretenimiento o una rep aración en el aparato ab ierto y bajo
tensión sólo pu ede ser llevado a cabo por un especialista autor izado por el
productor (según VBG 4) que conozca a fondo los peligros que ello conlleva.

• Las salidas de altavoces que estén prov istas de la característica IEC 417/5036
(figura 1, véas e abajo) pueden conducir tensiones peligrosas al con tacto. Por
ello es indispe nsable que antes de pone r en marcha el aparato; la conexión
se haya realiza do únicamente con el cab le de empalmes recomendado por el
productor.

• Las clavijas de contacto al final de los cables conectores tien en que estar
atornilladas o enclavadas a la carcasa, en tanto que sea posibl e.

• Sólo se pueden utilizar fusibles del ti po IEC 127 con la in tensidad de corriente
nominal indicada.

• El uso de f usibles reparados o la p uesta en cortocircuito del soporte es
inadmisible.

• El empalme del conductor de protección no se puede interrumpir en ningún
caso.

• Las superficies provistas de la característ ica "HOT" (figura 2, véa se abajo),
los paneles de fondo trasero o las protecciones con ranuras de ventilación, los
cuerpos de vent ilación y sus protecciones, así como las válvulas electrónicas y
sus protecciones pueden alcanzar temperaturas muy altas durante el funciona­miento y por ello no se deberían to car.

• Niveles elevados de la intensidad de so nido pueden causar continuos daños
auditivos; por ello debe evitar acercarse demasiado a altavoces que funcionen
a altos niveles . En tales casos utilice protecciones auditivas.

ACOMETIDA A LA RED:

• El aparato está proyectado para un func ionamiento continuo.

• La tensión de funcionamiento ajustada tiene que coincidir con la tensión de la
red del lugar.

• La conexión a la red eléctrica se e fectuará con la fuente d e alimentación o con
el cable de red que se entreguen co n el aparato.

• Fuente de alimentación: una linea de conexión dañada no se puede sust ituir.
La fuente de alimentación no puede volv er a ponerse en funciona miento.

• Evite una conexión de la red eléctrica a distribuidores con muchas tomas de
corriente.

• El enchufe para el suministro de corrie nte tiene que estar cerc a del aparato
y ser de fá cil acceso.

SITUACION:

• El aparato debería estar situado en una superficie limpia y totalmente horizontal.

• El aparato no puede estar expuesto a ningún tipo de sacudidas durante su
funcionamiento.

• Se deben evitar la humedad y el pol vo.

• El aparato no puede ponerse en funciona miento cerca del agua, l a bañera, el
lavamanos, la p ila de la cocina, un recinto con tuberías de agua, la piscina o
en habitaciones húmedas. Tampoco se pueden poner objeto s llenos de líquido

- jarrones, vas os, botellas, etc. - enc ima de él.

• Procure que el aparato tenga suficiente ventilación.

• Las aberturas d e ventilación existentes no se deben bloquear ni tapar nunca.
El aparato debe estar situado como míni mo a 20 cm de la pared. El aparato
sólo se puede montar en un rack, si se ha procurado la suficiente ventilación y
se han cumplido las indicaciones de mon taje del productor.

• Evite los rayos del sol directos así co mo la proximidad a radia dores, electro­radiadores o ap aratos similares.

• Si el aparato pasa repentinamente de un lugar frío a otro c aliente, se puede
condensar humedad en su interior. Esto se debe tener en cuenta sobretodo en
los aparatos co n válvulas electrónicas. Ant es de poner en marcha el aparato se
debe esperar ha sta que éste haya adquir ido la temperatura ambiental .

• Accesorios: el aparato no se puede colocar encima de carros, estantes, trípodes,
soportes o mesa s inestables. Si el apar ato se cae puede causar daños perso­nales y se puede estropear. Coloque el aparato sólo en un carro, rack, e stante,
trípode o sopor te recomendado por el pr oductor o que se le haya vendido
junto con el aparato. En la instalación se deben seguir las indicaciones del
productor así c omo utilizar los accesorios recomendados por el mism o para
colocarlo encima. El conjunto del aparato con el pedestal se de be mover con
mucho cuidado. Un paro brusco, la aplic ación de una fuerza desm esurada o un
suelo irregular puede ocasionar la caida de todo el conjunto.

• Piezas adicionales: no utilice nunca piezas adicionales que no esté n recomen­dadas por el productor, ya que se podrían provo car accidentes.

• Para protejer e l aparato de una torment a o si no se supervi sa ni utiliza durante
algún tiempo, s e debería desconectar la clavija de la red. Así se evitan daños
en el aparato a causa de un rayo y golpes de tensión en la red de corriente
alterna.

Figura 1 Figura 2

L.U.C.A.S SMART Manual 1.0

Welcome to the HK AUDIO® family!

Thank you for choosing (another) HK AUDIO®
product.

L.U.C.A.S SMART consists of two satellites and a
compact subwoofer equipped with a power amp
and all the electronics required to drive the bass bin
and satellite. Painstakingly fine-tuned to match the
speakers for superior impulse response and the
best possible sound, the electronic circuitry makes the
system easy to handle and protects it from overloads.
You don't have to worry about tweaking frequencies
and finessing levels, all you have to
do is set up the system components, connect the
signal-carrying cords and power cable, and you're
ready for action.

Every HK AUDIO® active system is much more than
just a cabinet with an onboard power amp. Each
one is a full-fledged sound reinforcement solution
consisting of a subwoofer, satellite and meticulously
matched electronics. Our engineers brainstormed
new technologies specifically to satisfy stringent
performance requirements. Unique and sophisticated,
these features make an active HK AUDIO® sound
reinforcement system stand out from the crowd.

Warranty

Register your L.U.C.A.S SMART using the enclosed
warranty card to extend your warranty to five years
free of charge.
Use the convenient Online Registration option at

www.hkaudio.com

If you are unable to register online, please fill out the
enclosed warranty card completely and mail
or fax it to us. The registration is only valid if the war­ranty registration card is filled out and returned to HK
AUDIO® or the device is registered via the Internet
within 30 days after the date of purchase.
We are also interested in learning where and by whom
our devices are used. This information will help us de­sign future products. Your data is of course protected
by privacy laws.

Thank you.

HK AUDIO

Technical Service
Postfach 1509
D-66595 St. Wendel, Germany

®

Table of Contents

1 L.U.C.A.S SMART’s Control Features . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Setting Up and Connecting L.U.C.A.S SMART . . 7

3 Mounting Satellites on Speaker Stands . . . . . . . 7

4 Operating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6 L.U.C.A.S SMART Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7 Tips and Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

9 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5

Digital Amping

Enhanced Efficiency and Dynamic Response

With an efficiency rating topping the 90% mark,
digital power amps are smaller, lighter, and more
compact than comparable conventional amps.
The reduced thermal load on components clearly
enhances reliability. The slew rate is far faster and
the damping factor is higher, resulting in audibly
more responsive and accurate performance.

• Outperforms analog power amps in efficiency for
greater reliability and lower current consumption

• Faster signal transmission for enhanced dynamic
response

OFR™

Optimized Frequency Response Technology

HK AUDIO®’s unique OFR™ technology deliver
commanding yet well-balanced sound at every level.
It corrects for non-linear frequency response in the
speaker components at the same time as it compen­sates for the way human hearing works at varying
levels.

• Fine-tuned to each system

• Rectifies non-linear frequency response

• Adapts the system to different volumes

• Powerful, balanced sound in every situation

MultiBand Limiting

Specialized limiting for each frequency range

Subsonic Filter

Preventing Low Frequency Interference

The integrated subsonic filter eliminates accidental
and unintentional signals such as footfalls, wind,
or the sound of a hand accidentally brushing a
microphone. It cuts these frequencies drastically,
freeing energy to render bass impulses better.
Goodbye squashed dynamics and artificial sound,
hello authenticity and natural sounding low/mid
frequencies.

• Increases power and volume in the useful
frequency range

• Protects power amps and speakers from harmful
ultra-low frequencies

DuoTilt™ and MicroTilt™

Making the Most of Sonic Energy

The new DuoTilt™ and MicroTilt™ speaker stand
mounting collars allow sound energy to be utilized
far more efficiently. The DuoTilt™ offers down­ward angles of 7.5° and 15°, and MicroTilt™ 10°, to
better aim the mid/high-range cabinets directly at
the audience. Troublesome ceiling reflections are
minimized; the soundscape is clearer, tighter, and
more focused.

• Tilts at angles designed for the best possible
alignment of the enclosure to the audience

• Minimizes ceiling reflections, maximizes energy
efficiency

Several limiters, each specializing in its own
frequency range, work side by side to keep the entire
system under control. This ensures even dynamic
response and punchy projection for a highly musical
sound across the entire frequency spectrum.

• Tighter low-end punch, snappier kick

• Clean, emphatic mids for smooth, rich vocals

• Transparent, glossy highs with extra headroom

• Speaker overload protection

Easy Setup and Handling

Less Pre-Gig Stress for a Better Show

All HK AUDIO® Active Systems were designed
as cohesive units consisting of perfectly matched
components. Painstaking effort was invested in
developing systems that are easily transported and
swiftly set up. Operation couldn’t be easier; endless
tweaking is a thing of the past.

• A true system design: All components were
perfectly matched for performance as a unit.

• Fast set-up and effortless handling saves time and
spells less pre-performance stress

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1 L.U.C.A.S SMART’s

Control Features

1 Gain Mic

Twist this knob to adjust the microphone level.
Note: You can adjust the microphone and line or
auxiliary inputs separately and mix them as desired.

2 Gain Line

This knob adjusts power amp gain to match input
signal levels. In the event that distortion becomes
audible, the incoming signal level is too high. Simply
back off this knob.

3 Gain Aux

This knob adjusts power amp gain to match input
signal levels. In the event that distortion becomes
audible, the incoming signal level is too high. Simply
back off this knob.

4 Limiter Status LEDs

These dual-color LEDs indicate the operating status
of the multi-band limiter. Green = incoming signal,
limiters inactive; yellow = limiter occasionally activa­ted; red = limiters operating continuously.

5 Mode

If you have just a mono signal available, patch it to
the left input of the Line In or Aux In circuits. Set the
Mode switch to Mono. When you do this, the system
outputs the monaural input signal on both sides
(the left and right).

6 Balance

Use this knob to adjust the relative levels of the left
and right channels.

8 Power On LED

This LED lights up when the system is plugged into
a mains power supply and the Power switch (see
rear panel) is set to On.

9 Ground

Ground lift switch for separating the signal and
chassis ground when you encounter problems with
humming noises. The ground circuit is severed when
you press the button in.

Caution: Never tape over the plug’s ground terminal
– this endangers lives!

10 Mic In

You may plug a microphone directly into this elec­tronically balanced XLR input. (pin 1= ground, 2= +,
3= -).

11 Line In Left/Right

This electronically balanced XLR input is designed
to take mixer signals (pin 1= ground, 2= +, 3= -).
You can also use cables equipped with 1/4" TRS (stereo­style) plugs (tip = +, ring = -, shield = ground).

12 Aux In

RCA connector designed to take external signal
sources such as (DJ) mixing consoles and CD players.

13 Mix Out

Master output for patching Line, Aux In and Mic In
signals through to other devices such as tape decks
and MD recorders or another L.U.C.A.S SMART
system.

14 To Satellite Left/Right

Connect these Speakon® outputs to L.U.C.A.S
SMART’s satellite speakers.

15 Fuse

Mains fuse. In the event of a malfunction, this fuse
will blow, severing the connection between
L.U.C.A.S SMART and the mains power supply in
order to protect the system from harm. Replace only
with another fuse of the same type and rating as
specified.

7 Subwoofer Level

Use this knob to adjust the relative volume of the
subwoofer.

16 Mains Input

Use the factory-included power cord to connect this
socket to a mains outlet.

Caution! Make sure the local mains voltage matches
the voltage specified on the rear panel of L.U.C.A.S
SMART. If you connect the L.U.C.A.S SMART system
to the wrong mains voltage, you can damage its elec­tronic components.

17 Power Switch

L.U.C.A.S SMART on/off switch. The light within the
switch will glow red to indicate that it is powered up.

ohms. Under no circumstances may the impedance
fall below this value, otherwise the power amp
may suffer serious damage! Use L.U.C.A.S SMART
satellite loudspeakers only!

Note: This system’s components were matched
and tuned for superior audio performance in the
configuration described herein. Do not set up or use
this system in any other configuration. If you use
satellites other than those that ship with the system,
this could degrade the system’s sound or even damage
the power amp.

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Presentation setup

2 Setting Up and Connecting
L.U.C.A.S SMART

Line In

Connect cables carrying signals from your mixer
(master left/right, line out, or a similar circuit) to
the balanced Input sockets using a cord equipped
with standard XLR microphone connectors or 1/4"
plugs. Make sure the XLR connectors have the fol­lowing pin assignments: 1= ground, 2= +, 3= -. You
can also use cables equipped with 1/4" TRS (stereo­style) plugs
(tip = +, ring = -, shield = ground).

Aux In

Connect cables carrying signals from your DJ mixer,
CD player or tape deck (CD out, tape out, or similar
output) to Aux In using a cable equipped with RCA
connectors.

Mic In

If you want to connect a microphone directly to
L.U.C.A.S SMART without going into a mixer first,
plug it into the balanced Mic In socket. Use a
standard XLR microphone cable for this. Make sure
the XLR connectors are wired with pin 2 hot (pin
assignments: 1 = ground, 2 = +, 3 = -).

Satellite Left/ Right

Connect the L.U.C.A.S SMART system’s satellite
speakers to the Satellite Left and Satellite Right out­puts. Use Speakon® loudspeaker cables with wire
cross-sections of at least 2 x 1.5 mm2 to do this.

Caution: The Satellite Left and Satellite Right out­puts are designed for a nominal impedance of four

An electrical connection between the cord and input
jack is not established until the Speakon® connec­tor locks into place. Turn the Speakon connector
clockwise until it engages.

3 Mounting the Satellites
on Speaker Stands

The newly developed, integrated MicroTilt™ pole
mount enables far more efficient use of sound en­ergy. Offering a 10° angle of tilt, it lets you line up
cabinets so that they face the audience rather than
towards walls and ceilings. Troublesome ceiling
reflections are minimized, and you end up with a
focused sound that is clear and punchy. Cabinets are
stabilized
at their center of gravity - no wobbling, tilting,
or unintentional turning. What’s more, the HK
AUDIO® MicroTilt™ collar can accept micropho­ne stands. The maximum attainable height with
microphone stands is 165 to 170 cm (about 5 1/2
feet), which is often sufficient for smaller events or
presentations
at which the audience is seated.

The HK AUDIO® L.U.C.A.S SMART Add-On Package
is highly recommended for musical performances
or presentations requiring coverage of greater areas
and distance (10 to 15-meters / 30 to 50 feet). This
kit consists of two stands (extendable to a height of
205 cm / 6’ 8"), a practical gig bag for easy trans­port and two loudspeaker cables for connecting the
satellites to the subwoofer.

Live performance setup

That was then: Up to 50% of the

sound energy was wasted

HK AUDIO® MicroTilt™: Full

utilization of sound energy

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4 Operating the System

First, make sure the Power On switch is set to the
Off position.

Caution! Connect the power cable only after you
have made absolutely sure that the local mains
voltage matches the voltage specified on the device.
If you connect the system to the wrong mains voltage,
you can easily damage the electronic components of
the L.U.C.A.S SMART system.

Gain Line In, Aux In, Mic In

Turn all Gain knobs (Gain Line, Gain Mic and Gain
Aux) all the way down (counterclockwise as far as
they will-go).
Before you power L.U.C.A.S SMART up, make sure
that all connected peripheral components are
switched on first. Your mixer, and all signal sources
connected to it such as keyboards, instrument amps,
effects and so forth, should be switched on-first.
The L.U.C.A.S SMART system should always be swit­ched on last. Again, that means after you switch on
all connected devices. After you power the system up
by activating the On/Off switch (it will light up red
when it is set to On and getting mains power),
set the Gain Line knob to the center or 12 o’clock
position (= 0 dBV).

This is the preferred level if you have connected
a mixer to L.U.C.A.S SMART. If you connect a CD
player or a keyboard directly to the system, turn the
Gain Line knob clockwise all the way to the far right
to achieve maximum volume.

Note: Many DJ mixing desks are equipped with RCA­format outputs only. If you want to employ this type
of mixer, use either an RCA/XLR adapter (or RCA/1/4"
jack adapter) and plug it into the Line In port,
or connect the mixer to Aux In using a standard
RCA connector-equipped cord.

If you want to plug a CD player directly into the sys­tem, use Aux In to do this. Depending on signal
level, you can turn the Gain Aux knob all the way to
the right in order to achieve maximum volume.

5 Settings

Gain Mic Knob

Use this knob to adjust microphone level.

Note: You can adjust the microphone and line inputs
separately and mix them as desired. In the event of
audible distortion or saturated signals, back off the
Gain Mic knob.

Gain Line Knob

If you hear distortion or saturated signals, first check
the signal sources and, if possible, reduce the output
signal level there. If the signal that you are routing
to the L.U.C.A.S SMART system cannot be adjusted
at the source, adjust the power amp by backing off
the Gain Line knob.

Gain Aux Knob

Use this knob to adjust the level of the Aux In channel.

Note: You can adjust Aux In and Line In separately
and mix them as desired. In the event of audible
distortion or saturated signals, back off the
Gain Aux knob.

Mode

If you have just a mono signal available, patch it to
the left input of the Line In or Aux In circuits. Set
the Mode switch to Mono. This way the system can
output the monaural input signal on both left and
right sides.

Balance

Use the Balance knob to adjust the relative levels of
the left and right channels. The two sides’ volume
levels are equal when the knob is set to the center
position.

Subwoofer Level

When this knob is set to the center position, the
volume of the subwoofer is perfectly balanced with
the levels of the satellites so that the audience
is treated to a homogeneous sound with an even
distribution of bottom-end and top-end (satellite)
signals. If you want to boost or cut the bass frequen­cies, simply turn the Subwoofer Level knob to the
left (down to -12 dB) or right (up to +6 dB).

9

Ground Lift Switch

If you encounter low frequency hum, try activating
the Ground Lift switch, which severs the chassis
earth circuit. If this doesn’t eliminate the problem,
check all cables connected to the L.U.C.A.S SMART
system and all signals routed to the mixer until you
pinpoint the problem.

Caution: Never tape over the plug’s ground terminal
– this endangers lives!

6 L.U.C.A.S SMART Accessories

L.U.C.A.S SMART Add-On Package

This complete accessory kit for L.U.C.A.S SMART
consists of two aluminum speaker stands, one gig
bag and two seven-meter speaker cables.

L.U.C.A.S SMART Roller Bag

A convenient and secure transportation solution for
the L.U.C.A.S SMART system, this roller bag offers
rugged upholstered bags designed to protect the
subwoofer and satellites. Simply strap the bag con­taining the satellites to the subwoofer and transport
the entire PA system easily on the built-in casters.
The roller bag also offers several practical compart­ments, perfect for storing cables, microphones and
even small mixers.

L.U.C.A.S SMART Wall Mount

Wall-mounting bracket for L.U.C.A.S SMART satellite
speakers.

To learn more about original HK AUDIO® accesso­ries, talk to an HK AUDIO® dealer near you or visit

www.hkaudio.com

7 Tips and Tricks

1 Don’t expose electronic circuitry to moisture! When

you set the system up outdoors, be sure to protect
it against rain. Keep soft drinks, beer or any other
liquids well away from the cabinets to protect their
electronic components from short circuits.

2 L.U.C.A.S SMART delivers optimum sound when

you provide it with optimum input signals! Noise
such as hum is generally caused by defective
cables, the wrong type of cables, or unbalanced
signals routed into the mixing console. Check all
signal and mains cables.

3 Prevent distortion! Not only is it unpleasant to

the ears of your audience, it can also endanger
your equipment. Make sure all components
that are connected directly and indirectly to the
L.U.C.A.S SMART system have sufficient power
ratings, and that they don’t distort from running
at their respective limits. Provide an undistorted
signal to the system. If you send a distorted signal,
backing off the Gain knob won’t help clean it up.
Keep it clean!

4 Avoid ground loops! Even if the signal-carrying

circuit is balanced, redundant ground circuits in
a single audio system may generate undesirable
humming. For example, you may encounter a
ground loop when the mixer is grounded via a
mains cord that isn’t connected to the same mains
circuit as the L.U.C.A.S SMART system. To prevent
this problem, always be sure to connect L.U.C.A.S
SMART and the mixing console to the same electri­cal circuit. (Same phase!) If your equipment hums
despite this precaution, the Ground Lift switch can
be a great help.

L.U.C.A.S SMART Add On Package

L.U.C.A.S SMART Roller Bag

L.U.C.A.S SMART Wall Mount

Caution: Never tape over the plug’s ground terminal
– this endangers lives!

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L.U.C.A.S SMART Manual 1.0

8 Troubleshooting

The Power On LED and the mains switch do not
light up red after you switch the system on.

• Check if the power cord is plugged into the
Mains Input.

• Check if the mains power supply is actually
providing current.

• Check if L.U.C.A.S SMART’s fuse is defective.
Replace only with another fuse of the same type
and rating as specified.

The Power On LED and the Power switch light up
red, but no sound is coming from the cabinets.

• Check the cables that you connected to the Line In,
Mic In and Aux ports.

• Check if the signal sources (mixer, keyboard,
CD player) are-on.

• Are the Gain knobs turned up?

• Check the loudspeaker cables for damage.

• Check if the Speakon® connectors plugged into
the Satellite Left and Satellite Right sockets are en­gaged all the way (rotated fully to the right). Only
then will an electrical connection be established.

The subwoofer’s bass response sounds thin or weak.

• Check the setting of the Subwoofer Level knob.
Adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the
Subwoofer Level knob until you get the kind of
bottom end you want to hear.

The signal sounds distorted.

• Check the LED displays on your mixer. They should
not be constantly in the red. If necessary, back off
the volume at the mixer.

• If the LED displays on your mixer are in the green,
turn down the L.U.C.A.S SMART’s Gain knob (Line
In or Aux In).

• Observe the LEDs of the Limiter Status displays on
L.U.C.A.S SMART’s control panel. If the yellow LED
lights up continuously, the integrated protective
functions are working at full capacity. In this in­stance, do not turn the volume level up any higher.

Annoying hum

• Check the cables that you are using to connect the
signal source to L.U.C.A.S SMART. Replace damaged
cables.

• If you cannot pinpoint the cause of the hum, press
the Ground Lift switch. This should remedy the
problem in most cases.

9 Technical Specifications

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L.U.C.A.S SMART Subwoofer

Inputs/Outputs:
Line In: XLR female, 1/4" combination jack
(pin 1= ground; 2= +, 3= -) electronically balanced &
floating
Aux In: RCA connector unbalanced
Mic In: XLR female (pin 1 = ground; 2 = +, 3 = -)
electronically balanced & floating
Sum Out, Master Out: RCA connector unbalanced
Output level: +4 dBV peak
Satellite speaker outs: Speakon® (pin 1+ = +, 1- = -)

Amplifier and loudspeakers Subwoofer
Subwoofer power output: 250 W / 3 ohms @ 0.3 % THD
Satellite power output: 2x 80 W / 4 ohms @ 0,3 % THD
Protection circuits: HK AUDIO® Multi Band Limiter,
Subsonic Filter

Low-frequency loudspeaker: 1x 10" HK AUDIO® Cus­tom
Impedance: 3 ohms
Active crossover: 90 Hz; 24 dB/octave,
Frequency response: 43 Hz to 92 Hz, +/-3dB
34 Hz to 140 Hz, -10dB
Sound pressure level 1W/1m, half-space: 97 dB
Max. sound pressure level/1m, half-space: 117 dB @
10% THD

Weight: 21 kg/ 46.2 lbs.
Dimensions (WxHxD): 32 cm x 41 cm x 46,5 cm
(12-5/8" x 16-1/8" x 18-3/8")

L.U.C.A.S SMART Satellite

Loudspeaker input: Speakon® NL 4 (pin 1+ = +, 1- =

-)
Mid-range loudspeaker: 1x 6.5" HK AUDIO® Cus­tom
Tweeter: 1x 1" Dome Tweeter
Mounting collar: HK AUDIO® MicroTilt™, 15 mm
Impedance: 4 ohms
Nominal power handling capacity: 80 W RMS
Crossover frequency (passive, internal): 3 kHz;
12 dB/octave
Frequency response (via active crossover): 92 Hz to
21 kHz, +/-3dB; 85 Hz to 23 kHz, -10dB
Sound pressure level 1W/1m, half-space: 97 dB
Max. sound pressure level/1m, half-space: 115 dB
@ 10% THD
Weight: 4.5 kg/9.9 lbs.
Dimensions (WxHxD): 18.5 cm x 27.5 cm
x 21.5 cm
(7-1/4" x 10-7/8" x 8-1/2")

General electrical data:

Protection class 1 (protectively earthed)
Mains fuse:
Version 230 V: 250 V / T 1.6 A
Version 120 V: 250 V / T 3.15 A
Version 100 V: 250 V / T 3.15 A
Max. power consumption: 370 VA
Mains voltage range: ± 10%
Ambient operating temperature: -10° C to +35° C
during operation

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