KAM RZ12, RZ12A, RZ12A V2, RZ15, RZ15A Instruction Manual

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Due to continuous product development, please ensure that you have downloaded

the latest instruction manual for this product from the Kam website at www.kam.co.uk

MANUAL VERSION 4 .0

31- 03- 14

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RZ speaker series

Range of active and passive speakers

Thank you for purchasing this Kam product, we are sure that it will serve you for many years to come.

To optimise the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarise
yourself with the basic operations of this unit. Please retain them for future reference.This unit has been tested at
the factory before being shipped to you.

To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent a fire
hazard, do not expose the unit to any naked flame sources. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if it is
unlikely to be used for long periods of time.

When installing the unit, please ensure you leave enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings
in the unit are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.
To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered.

If the unit is powered by the mains, always handle the power cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling
on the cable. Never touch the power cable when your hands are wet as this could cause an electric shock. Do not
tie a knot in the cable. The power cable should be placed such that it is not likely to be stepped on. A damaged
power cable can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Checkthe power cord periodicaly, if you ever find that
it is damaged, replace it before using the unit again. Contact your retailer for a replacement.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply
voltage of the area where this unit is to be used meets the required written on the unit.

The lightning flash symbol inside a triangle is to alert the user to the presence high voltage within the
unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient power to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

Caution: to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not attempt to open the unit. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

The exclamation mark inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Select the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or locations subject to
vibration and excessive dust. Do not use the unit where there are extremes in temperature (below 41ºF / 5ºC or
exceeding 95ºF / 35ºC).

Unpacking and safety Please unpack your new product carefully. Your new product should reach you in perfect
condition. Please check that no damage has occurred during transit. If any damage is found, do not operate your
unit. Please contact the retailer you purchased it from immediately. If there is any damage to the mains cable do
not use the device. Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply when carrying out any cleaning of the unit.

Manufacturer declarations

In compliance with the following requirements: RoHS Directive (2002/95/EU) and WEEE Directive (2002/96/EU).
If this product is ever no longer functional please take it to a recycling plant for environmentally friendly disposal.

CE declaration of conformity

R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EU), EMC Directive (2004/108/EU), Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EU).
The declarations are available on application from [e-mail]
Before putting the devices into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.

RZ12 & RZ15 passive

The connection to your RZ passive speaker is via a speakeron socket. Connect a suitable cable from the output of
your amplifier into the input socket on the rear of your RZ passive speaker.

Connecting your speakers to your amplifier

• Always ensure that both volume controls on your amplifier are turned to zero and that its mains power is
switched off when making connections.

• Using an appropriate cable (if in doubt refer to the ‘Connection types’ section below) connect the left speaker to
channel A and the right speaker to channel B.

• Please read the rest of this manual before turning on the power or adjusting the volume controls.

Connection types

Speakeron - some amplifiers feature a pair of speakeron speaker output sockets. Speakeron is a standard
connection type that is only used for connecting speakers to amplifiers. You cannot use Speakeron connections for
any other type of audio signal connection.

The Speakeron connections on your RZ speaker are internally wired with a standard +1 / -1 configuration. This
means they are designed to be used with two pin Speakon cables. This wiring configuration matches all speakeron
equipped Kam speakers.

IMPORTANT - Active speakers

Before connecting active speakers to the mains power supply, ensure that the mains voltage selector (26) is set to
the correct voltage supply for your country! Failure to do so will severly damage the unit.

Connections to RZ12A / RZ15A / RZ12A V2 / RZ15A V2

Please note these are active cabinets and require a line level input signal only, NEVER connect directly to an
amplifier, as this will severly damage your speakers and or amplifier. If in any doubt contact your retailer for advice
before connection.

The RZ range of active speakers can be connected in the following ways:

1. Microphone - you can plug a microphone directly into the rear panel of the speaker, using either the unbalanced
¼ jack socket (1) or the balanced XLR socket (2).

2. Audio source - a CD, Mp3 or line level audio source can be connected directly to the rear panel of the speaker,
using the phono/RCA input sockets (4).

3. Mixer - connecting a mixer to the RZ speaker is easy. Use either the RCA (4) or XLR (5) input sockets.
Remember if stereo sound is required, you will need a pair of active speakers. The left signal from you audio
source will need to go to one speaker and the right signal from your audio source will need to go to the other.

Linking

It is possible to link one active speaker to another.

1. Connect your signal cable to the active speaker using one of the line in sockets (4) or (5).

2. Connect a lead from one of the line out sockets (7) or (8).

3. Connect this lead to the line in socket (4) or (5) of the next active speaker.

Please note you cannot connect a passive speaker to this output.

Features

1. Tough injection moulded cabinet

2. Active amplified speaker

3. USB input (only available on RZ V1 active speakers)

4. Built in Mp3 player (only available on RZ V1 active speakers)

5. Stylish trapezoidal design for pole mount, floor mount and horizontal foldback monitor placement

6. Linkable to other active speakers

7. Bass / treble adjustment

8. Line in / outputs