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K-array is the new voice that sings
aloud, "outside the choir", and whose
performance is better than any other
products.
Born on-the-road, in the PA world, where
you get no discount, you have to give your
best as fast as you can, often with a
"compressed" budget, K-Array systems
have been designed to give precise
answers to precise needs.
Driven by new generation digital engines,
with power/dimension/weight ratios that
are ten times better than any other
professional products, K-arrays can
deliver the full spectrum of musical styles
with clarity, power, punch, intelligibility
and evenness across both volume levels
and the frequency spectrum. These
systems can be remotely controlled and
come with a sophisticated on-board
software, allowing the user to shape their
performance to taste and needs. Inside
K-array systems you will find something
that only we can offer: the best in
technology, proudly conceived, designed
and produced in Italy. If they were cars,
they would be Ferrari. Don't agree to pay
for a simple brand, claim performance,
and don't believe those who maintain that
these products are only for few people,
the only truth is that K-array systems are
uni que, but affor dabl e and withi n
everybody's reach!
HP Sound Equipment s.r.l.
KL18ma
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
!
!
• To reduce th e r isk of electric shock, d isconnect the amplifier from th e AC mains be fore instal li ng audio cable.
Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal co nn ections.
• Connect t he amplifier to a two-pole, three wire grounding mai ns receptacle. The receptacle must b e connected to
a fu se or circuit breaker. Connectio n to any other type of receptacle poses a shock hazard and may violate local
electrical codes.
• Do not install th e amplifier in we t or humid l oc ations without using weat her protection .
• Do not allow w at er or any foreign object to get inside the amplifier. Do not put objects c ontaining l iquid on, or near,
the unit.
• To reduce the risk of ove rheating the amplifier, avoid exposing it to direct sunli ght. Do not install the unit near hea t
emitting appliances, such as a room heater or stove.
• No naked f lame sources such like lighte d candles should be placed on th e device.
• The amplif ier shoul d be placed so that its loc ation doe s not interfere with its prope r ventila tion. For example, the
appliance s ho uld not be situated on a bed, carpet, o r similar surface t hat may create an obsta cle for the ventilation
openings.
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!
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance istructions in
the accompanying literature. Read the manual!
Separate collection of electrical and electronic
devices.
For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), please refer to
the website at
www.scanning.datalogic.com
This symbol alerts the
user to the presence of
recommendations about
p r o d u c t ' s u s e a n d
maintenance.
Warnin g ! Dange r o u s
voltages: risck of electric
schock.
This device complies with
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances Directive.
The item meets all the
essen tial "Health and
Safety" requirements of
the revelant European
Directives.
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2. INTRODUCTION
The
designed by K- array R&D d epartment an d custom made under K-array
control qualit y system.
KL18ma features a 1600 watt 18" driv e uni t with neodymi um ma gn et st ructure and suspension
engineered for maximum l inear excursion. Its ultra-light re flex cabi net is fitted wi th two pocket
handles and o ne 35mm pole moun ting point for easy instal la tion with every s atellite speaker on it.
Combinig the KL18ma w it h the middle-high spe ak ers KR200, we obtain a high p er formance ultra-
slim powered two way system, c al led KR200S, desig ned for small t o medium wavefront s ystems, in
both mobile and i nstalled applications.
The KR200S in cludes two KR200 satellites a nd 2KL18ma powered subwoo fers.
The KR200S features a line array of 32x2" high effi ciency neodymium magnet drivers enclosed in an
ultra-strong c hassis, to en sure high resistan ce and durability in th e hardest w or king conditions.
The KR200S thanks to true line array technologie s and powe rf ul DS P system, achieve o ut standing
power and co he rence throughout the in tended cove rage allowi ng a wi de dynamic range and a
faithful reproduction of sound.
All the components are
3. VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
KL18ma o perates safely a nd without a udio discontinui ty if the AC v oltage s tays w it hin ei th er of t wo operating
windows: 95-125 (voltage se lector on 115 V) o r 195-250 V (voltage sel ector on 230 V), at 50 or 60 Hz.
115-230
Connect ing a 115V system on a 230V AC Powe r causes heavy
damages to the device and ser ious risk for users.
CAUTIO N
!
The device is default set to be connected to 230 V AC Power. To use the de vice on a 115 V AC Pow er y ou need,
before con necting it, to move the volta ge selecto r's c over, just loosening the two scr ews, and to choose the correct
use volta ge by the red switch . Be su re that both volta ge set on the se lector and AC Power have the same value .
Always close the v ol tage selecto r's cover before c onnecting the device to AC Power. Cha nge t he label that p oi nts
out the correct v oltage in use.
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PRESET
keep pressed
for preset lock
INPUT
PARALLEL
OUT
INPUT
(balanced)
GROUND
LIFT
ON
LIMIT
LINK
LINK
(parallel)
POWER
ON
ATTENTION!:
READ MANUAL FOR
CORRECT
PRESET SELECTION
1+ POSITIVE OUT
1- NEGATIVE OUT
2+ N.C.
2- N.C.
REMOTE
DSP
POWER
OUTPUT
ANALOG
POWER SUPPLY
INPUT
PAD
dB
0
0.5
3
4
5
6
9
12
18
35
0
0
RS485
ADDRESS
MADE IN ITALY
WARNINGS:
To ensure correct operation,
allow at least
20 cm clearance from
back surface and correct
ventilation. To reduce risk of
electric shockdo not remove
cover. No operatoror serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel. To reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock do
not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
DO NOT EXPOSE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS ENLEVER!
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PRESET
I
0
PUSH
Balanced XLR
In \ Out parallel
RS485 connection
for remote control
(don't connect to
LAN port!)
Ground lift switch
Input pad level
Pr es et change button
Keep it pressed 10sec.
to store presetas default
I D n u m b e r f o r
remote control
S p e a kon power
output.
To use with KR200
sa te llite or with
K L 1 8 p a s s i v e
subwoofer
PowerCon Input
PowerCon parallel Output
(max 14 A)
Preset loaded
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4. AMPLIFIER PANEL
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9 Kg
20 Kg
200 cm
100 cm
46.5 cm
46.5 cm
58.5 cm
7 cm
KR20 0
KL18 ma
Open and lock the KR200 satellite
before installing onthe KL18ma.
Warning
Pay attention when closing the
KR200 satellite, do it slowly and
watch your hands!
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5. PHYSICAL
WEIGHT
WEIGHT
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A powerful DSP manages all the functions of the speakers. Each system can store on board 16 preset that can be recalled pushing
the PRESET button. Once the preset will appear on the lower line of the display it will become automatically available after few
seconds. If you desire to set a preset as “default” you just need, once selected it, to keep pressed for five seconds the PRESET
button. After that, this preset will automatically be recall each time you will switch on your module. It is also possible to remote each
module by an RS485 serial port. In order to remote your system, you need to set each module on a different address, so that, in your
chain, no one module will have the same address. Two rotary encoders allow you to set the desired address number that will appear
on the top line of the display. Using the remote control software it is possible to mute each system, select a desired preset loaded on-
board or download a new preset pack.
For remotecontrol operation please refer to REMOTE CONTROL AND SOFTWARE MANUAL inthe next pages.
6. DSP CONTROL & REMOTE CONTROL
6.1 Cloner function & preset systems
It is possible to clone the entire presets bank from Speaker to Speaker without any PC connected. We will call
SpeakerA the one with the presets bank that you want clone, and SpeakerB the one that will be upgraded.
Set the SpeakerA on ID 99, will appear CLONER on the display
Keep SpeakerB on any ID number between 10 and 90.
Turn off both the speakers and connect by a RJ45 8 poles cable
Turn on the SpeakerB and after the SpeakerA
SpeakerA will start to clone, on the display will appear a cont down (00/15, 01/15, etc)
Wait till 20 seconds after 15/15
Change the ID of the SpeakerA to any other ID and turn off both Speakers
Turning on the SpeakerA check that it is on mode 16x16 and NOT 4x4.
If SpeakerA is in mode 4x4, just turn off the speaker and keep press the Preset button during the turning on
The preset are cloned to the SpeakerB.
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7. REMOTE CONTROL SO FTWARE
1 . To connect the K-array modules to aPC, it is needed aRS485-USB adapter, werecommend the K-USB adapter (pic.1).
2 . Install the Karray control software from installer in the CD-ROM
2.1 Start the Karray_manager_V2 from Windows - Start - Software - Karray_manager_V2
2.2 Click on NO when ask for demo mode start
2.3 Click on System - Settings to configure which COM port use, the COM port of K-USB, usually is the higher number.
If you don't find, you can check it on windows-control panel-system-hardware-COM Port
Connect the K-usb to aPC and install the drivers required included in the CD-ROM.
K-USB
USB to RS485 adapter
1
Operating systems:
Minimum requirements:
Recommended requirements:
Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista
CPU 300 MHz
RAM 128 Mb
RAM 512 Mb
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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3 . IDsetting
4 . Single module control
Click once on the ID module
thatyou want control.
P rese t s l o ts on t he
Module status panel
This frame describes the state of all the loudspeakers on the net.
The colour of the little rectangles into this frame represents the
status of the loudspeakers. Each loudspeaker has three rectangles.
Here there is the meaning of the rectangle's colour.
Two rectangles on top:
: the loudspeaker is not present on the net.
: one module inside that loudspeaker is
over-temperature.
: all modules inside that loudspeaker
havea good temperature.
: at least one module inside that
loudspeaker is in protection.
: all modules inside that loudspeaker
are working properly.
: if this rectangle is black it means that
the loudspeaker is not responding.
The main causes of this malfunction are
loss of power supply and loss of serial
connection between the hub and the
loudspeaker. Check the hardware. If
this rectangle is black will be black also
the Protection/Fail.
Protection/Fail rectangle black: see
above.
The remaining rectangle: Is related to
the mute function; if red, the related
loudspeaker is in "mute" status.
Bothrectangles grey
Temperature rectangle red
Temperature rectangle green
Protection/Fail rectangle red
Temperature rectangle green
Temperature rectangle black
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Pressing this button you can have a
refresh of the modules connected.
On this bars you can see all the
modules connected in your net.
FROM PC
ID X 10
ID X 1
ADDRESS
PRESET IN USE
ID 39
cbClear
PRESET SELECTOR
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Preset names, you can change it
fromthe area on the right
Select the preset number, write
t h e n a m e , m a x i m u m 5
ch aracters, press the Sen d
button
With this button, you can load presets from PC to the
module, you have to press, choose the slot that you
want use and select the .EQS file that you want to
load.
Module details
MuteModule
Store the active preset to default
whenrestart the module
Module status panel
5. Mute groups
On the Mute Groups window, you can manage the modules Mute as groups, up to 4different.
5.1 Choose the modules from the list on the right
Press the right arrow of the group that you prefer, to add the modules
5.2 It is possible to assign names to the groups, just writing in the fields.
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6. Preset groups
On the Preset Groups window,you can manage the modules Presets as groups, up to4 different.
6.1 Choose the modules from the list on the right
Press the right arrow of the group that you prefer, to add the modules
Select the number of the preset you want to choose, after press Change button
7. Text editor
It is available a text editor on the software, it can manages .RTF files.
6.2 It is possible to assign names to the groups, just writing in the fields.
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8. Master Mute control
It is possible to Muteall the modules connected just pressing Master Mute button.
To protect from accidental pressing of this button,you will need to Unlockby pressing the Unlock button below it.
9. Exit option
When you choose to exit from the software, will appear an alert window that alert you about Unmuting all the modules
connected, this is important because the Mute function is controlled only by software.
10. Save and Load
It is possible to save the speakers configuration for Mute and Preset Groups,just Save a.CONF file.
It is possible to use XLR adapters for connections, here below, the connection schematic.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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white orange
green
white green
white blue
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3
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Acoustics
Power handling
Max power
Impedance
Operating frequen cy range
Frequency range
SPL 1W/ 1mt
Maximum SPL
Cross over
Type
Frequency
Trans ducers
Low frequency
High frequency (KR2 00)
Audio Input
Connectors
Wiring
Audio powered Outpu t
Connector
Wiring
Remote control Inpu t
Connectors
Power Input
Connectors
Amplifiers
Type
Subwoofer power
Satellite power out put
Protections
AC power
Operating range
Max continuos and bur st current
Physical
Measures
Weight
800(sub) + 500(sa t) w
1
1200(sub) + 1200( sat) w
8 (sub) + 8 (sat)
30Hz - 19 KHz +/- 3dB (pr eset relating)
35Hz - 19 KHz +/- 3dB (pr eset relating)
97 dB(sub) 101 dB(s at)
127dB continuos - 1 33 dB peak
DSP control led preset relati ng
150 Hz minimum (pre set relating)
1 x 18" Neodymium spe akers with 3" voice coi l
32 x 2" Neodymium spe akers with 0,75" voic e coil
male + female paral lel 3 poles balanced XL R
= ground / = hot / = col d
Female Speakon
= CH1+ / = CH1- / = N.C. / = N .C.
1 x female 8 poles RJ45
2 x PowerCon IN/OUT (max out 14 A)
1 modules class D - DSP controlled
1000 Wa tt
1000 Wa tt
Dynamic limiter, o ver current, over t em p, short circuits
Standard 210 - 240 Vac 50Hz (standa rd )
Standard 6A(>10 s ec) - 12A (<1 sec)
46.5 x 46.5 x 58.5 cm (KL 18ma) 5.5 x 7 x 200 cm (KR2 00 )
20 Kg (KL18ma) 9 Kg (KR 200)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
W W
Pin1 Pin2 Pin3
Pin1+ Pin1- Pin2+ Pin2-
Optional 100 - 120 Vac 60Hz (o ptional)
Optional 10A(>1 0 sec) - 20A (<1sec)
Notes for data
1. Power handling is measured following AES standard conditions: transducers driven continuously for two hours with a band-limited noise signalhaving 6 dB of crest factor.
2. Max power is the maximum RMSapplicable power for a musical signal, the referement signal is the one proposed by EIAJ standard.
3. Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics.
4. Free field measured with 1/3 octave frequency resolution at 2 mt.
5. Measured@4 mt then scaled@1 mt.
6. Measured with audio source @1 mt.
7. This is the frequency in whichthe transducers produce the same sound pressure level (measured@2 mt).
8. Amplifier wattage rating is based onthe maximum unclipped burst sine wave RMS voltage that the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance .
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8. TECHNICAL DATA
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Cl ear Sm oot h
Ba ck
Tony
HP 60
Di sco Li ve
Da rk
Cl -3 (C le ar - 3 dB Su b)
Cl -6 (C le ar - 6 dB Su b)
To-3 (Ton y -3 dB Su b)
To-6 (Ton y -6 dB Su b)
Li -3 (L iv e -3 dB Su b)
Li -6 (L iv e -6 dB Su b)
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array
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