LD Systems SP 6K User Manual [en, de, fr]

USER´S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D‘UTILISATION

LD PREMIUM VUE-LINE

PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER

SP1K8 / SP2K4 / SP4K / SP6K / SP44K / SP46K

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LD PREMIUM VUE-LINE

PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER

SP1K8 / SP2K4 / SP4K / SP6K / SP44K / SP46K

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PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

1. Please read the attached safety instructions as well as the following instructions carefully.

2. Please keep all the instructions.

3. Please use the device only as intended.

4. Please respect the valid waste management rules. Please deliver the packaging divided into plastic and
paper/ cardboard to the recycling management.

5. Please refer all servicing to qualified personel only, if the device is damaged, exposed to liquid/rain or if it does
not operate normally.

6. Please, do not expose to any kind of heat such as ovens, radiators, or any other devices (incl. amplifiers).
Please check for enough distance between amplifiers and walls, racks, etc. to prevent overheating.

7. After connection please check the wiring to prevent any kind of accident or damage.
Please never use any kind of damaged cable and wiring.

8. Only use authorized and stable stands, brackets, shelfs, tables etc.. for installations. Please check for
adequate stability against collapse.

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CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product´s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk to persons.

The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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FRONT PANEL:

CH-A CH-B

-6

-9

-3

-1

-

0dB

LEVEL

1 1 1 12 2 22

ON

STBY

POWER

3

CH-A CH-B

-6

ICL

PMS

-2

TEMP

SGNL

-9

-12

-

LEVEL

1

ON

Permit independent control of each channel’s attenuation
(21 steps).

2

-3

-2

-1

0dB

SIGNAL ATTENUATION LEVEL CONTROL KNOBS

SIGNAL - This LED indicates presence of signal at the inputs.

-6

-9

-12

-

0dB

LEVEL

ICL

-3

PMS

-2

TEMP

-1

SGNL

-6

-9

-3

-2

-1

-

0dB

LEVEL

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TEMP - This LED shows temperature protection is active.
PMS - LED indicating PMS in operation (see page 13).
ICL - LED indicating Intelligent Clip Limiter in operation
(see page 13 ).

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MAIN POWER SWITCH

Position I: Connects the amplifier‘s current feed. (Blue LED on).
Position O disconnects the Power.
Position II (optional): Stand-by Mode. The Amp‘s Power is
activated remotely via Ethernet. (Amber LED).

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REAR PANEL:

1 2 1 2 1 2 1

IN CH-C INCH-D IN CH-B IN CH-A IN

Dual

Dual

Dual

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SIGNAL INPUT

OUT CH-D OUT CH-C/D OUT CH-B OUT CH-A/B

+

+

+1

-1

-

CH-B

+

+1

+2

+1

-1

-2

+2

-

-

CH-C

CH-D

BRD

+

+

CH-B

+

+1

-1

-

+

+1

+2

-1

-2

-

-

CH-A

CH-B

5 4 4

Link
D-C

+

+1
+2

-

BRD

3 3

Link
C-B

Female Neutrik® XLR Connectors for the amplifier’s signal input.

SIGNAL LINK

Signal Link: (2 channels models only) Male Neutrik® XLR Connectors for daisy chaining input signal to other
amplifiers (parallel connected to female input connectors).

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LINK / DUAL SWITCH

In Link mode you can Link an Input to another adjacent input to use the same input signal. In Dual mode each
channel has an independent Input.

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GAIN SELECTION SWITCH

Three position for 26, 32 or 38dB Gain, (Default setting 32dB).

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CONFIGURATION SWITCH

Sub sonic filter, ICL and Bridge

Link
B-A

220V/2140V
50Hz/ 60Hz

SN

Fuse Inside

AT

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SPEAKER CONNECTORS

Neutrik® Speakon to connect the speakers.

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INSTALLATION & OPERATING:

CONNECTIONS

The Power switch must always be on the “Off” position before plugging the amp to a properly earthed mains
socket (220-240V AC / 110V-120V AC).
The input signal fed to the amplifier can be either balanced or un-balanced. The drawing below describes both
ways to wire an XLR connector for the purpose.

Balanced Signal: Connect pin 1 to Ground, pin 2 to Signal + (hot) and pin 3 to Signal - (cold).
Unbalanced Signal: Connect Pin 1 to Ground, pin 2 to Signal and pin 3 to Ground.

Important!: If a connection is done with a un-balanced line and pin 3 on the XLR is not connected to ground, a

6 dB loss occurs in the line and only a quarter of the amplifier power is produced.

The two channel amplifier models provides, for each channel, a female XLR Connector (Signal Input) parallelled to
a male XLR to daisy chain several amplifiers with the same signal line (LINK).

BALANCED WIRING

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3

1- Ground
2- Signal +
3- Signal -

12

3

UNBALANCED WIRING

1- Ground
2- Signal
3- Ground

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INSTALLATION & OPERATING:

The amplifier can operate on three different configurations: DUAL, LINK or BRIDGE. The connections for the three
modes are different.

DUAL CHANNEL MODE

See Figure 3

- Switch “Off” the amp.

- Set the Mode Switch on the rear panel to “DUAL”.

- Select the chosen Gain on the back panel Switch (Default setting 32dB).

- Connect the signal lines to the female XLR connectors on all channels.

- Connect the speakers’ lines to the corresponding Speakon on the amp respecting the polarity.

- Switch “On” the amp.

- Use the level control knob on the front panel to adjust each channel independently.

- Switch “Off” the amp.

- Set the configuration switch on the rear panel to “BRIDGE” (see page 9).

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- Select the chosen Gain on the back panel Switch (Default setting 32dB +6dB).

- Connect a signal line to input female XLR Channel “A” (or Ch-C in 4 channel models).

- Connect the speaker line to the Channel A Speakon (or Ch-C in 4 channel models) wired to +1 and +2.
In this way pin +1 is positive.

WARNING!

SP6K, SP44K and SP46K models in BRIDGE mode, have a particular connection: the speaker has to
be wired to pin +1 and -2 (pin +1 is positive). The “-“ pins in these models, do not have to be Ground!

- Switch “On” the amp.

- Use Channel-A (or Ch-C in 4 channel modes) control knob to adjust the amp’s output.

- The signalling LED groups will show the single channel status.

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3

4

5

Link Inputs

Bridge Mode

Dual Channel

2 CHANNEL MODELS:

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4 CHANNEL MODELS:

3

4

Dual Channel

4 Channel models

Link Inputs

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3

4

Dual Channel

4 Channel models

5

Link Inputs

Bridge Mode

Bridge + Dual Mode

4 CHANNEL MODELS:

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CONFIgURATION:

The amplifier has an ensemble of minidips on the back panel, which allow for the following configurations: the
highpass subsonic filter, the ICL deactivation and the bridge mode. All these configurations can be cross-set in any
way, independently from the others. The basic configuration possibilities are as follows:

STANDARD CONFIGURATION

the amplifier works without high pass subsonic filter,
Clip Limiter ICL enabled and no Bridge mode.

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SUB-SONIC FILTER ENABLED

the amplifier works with high pass subsonic filter (30Hz in this case), Clip Limiter ICL
enabled and no Bridge mode.

BRIDGE MODE

the amplifier works without high pass subsonic filter, Clip Limiter ICL enabled and
Bridge mode.

ICL CLIP LIMITER DISABLED

the amplifier works without high pass subsonic filter,
Clip Limiter ICL disabled and no Bridge mode.

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TROUBLESHOOTING:

ICLPMSTEMPSGNL

ICLPMSTEMPSGNL

ICLPMSTEMPSGNL

ICLPMSTEMPSGNL

ICLPMSTEMPSGNL

In the event of incorrect connection or misfunctioning, the amp will activate one or more of its LED to warn about
the problem.

CORRECT FUNCTION

SGNL lights to indicate signal presence.

ICL

The Intelligent Clip Limiter is operating (see page 10).

NO SIGNAL

No Input Signal is reaching the amp.

OVERHEATING

The amplifier has reached the maximum operational
temperature. Most common cause is: the normal air flow
is blocked, accumulated dirt, dust or object leaning against
the grill. Check and clean periodically.

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PMS

Several causes can trigger this LED, most common are:

- The amplifier is in power-on sequence,
where output is inhibited until the amp
circuits are ready to operate.

- The internal temperatures rise to near
thermal shutdown point due to unfavourable
operating conditions.

- Excessive mains current consumption.

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PROTECTION SYSTEMS:

PMS™ - POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

This is a complete set of protections that monitors the main amp parameters (load status, signal input, tempera­ture, current, etc.) in order to draw from the power supply only the precise amount of current required to maintain
safe operation during hazardous or extreme working conditions.

This system controls the amount of power that the amp delivers under three basic circumstances:

1.- The power-on sequence, where output is inhibited until the amp circuits are ready to operate. This routine is
repeated at every restart, not just when the power switch is activated.

2.- When internal temperatures rise to near thermal shutdown point due to unfavourable
operating conditions. Here the system takes control, restricting current so as to maintain operational continuity at
the precise power level which the amp is capable of withstanding at that particular moment.

3.- Excessive mains current consumption.

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This event only occurs either under laboratory conditions (long term sinusoidal signal testing with dummy loads) or,
for example, in field applications in conditions of prolonged acoustic howl-round. Here PMS takes control to avoid
any damage to the speakers and to prevent the mains breaker from tripping or the fuses blowing.

ICL2™ - INTELLIGENT CLIP LIMITER

The LD PREMIUM ICL2 is an anticlip system to avoid speaker failure and provide more acceptable sound quality
even when clipping occurs. With the ICL2 system you don‘t lose the music “punch” but the speakers are kept
under control.

SSP™ - SOA SENTRY PROTECTION

SOA Sentry protection effectively limiting the power that the amp could deliver into an incorrect load or to a direct
short-circuit. This avoids power transistor failure.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Model Name: SP1K8 SP2K4 SP4K SP6K SP44K SP46K

Output Power
@1 kHz

2 Ω 2 x 880 W 2 x 1190 W 2 x 1950 W 2 x 2950 W 4 x 980 W 4 x 1440 W
4 Ω 2 x 575 W 2 x 790 W 2 x 1380 W 2 x 2025 W 4 x 670 W 4 x 1000 W
8 Ω 2 x 325 W 2 x 460 W 2 x 810 W 2 x 1250 W 4 x 430 W 4 x 620 W
Bridge 4 Ω 1760 W 2380 W 3900 W 5900 W 2 x 1960 W 2 x 2880 W
Bridge 8 Ω 1150 W 1580 W 2760 W 4050 W 2 x 1340 W 2 x 2000 W
Output Circuity: Class H Class H Class H Class H Class H Class H
Frequenzy Range: 20 Hz - 20

kHz
THD: < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.05 %
S/N Ratio: 112 dB 113 dB 116 dB 118 dB 113 dB 116 dB
Damping Factor: > 500 > 500 > 500 > 500 > 500 > 500
Crosstalk: > 75 dB > 75 dB > 75 dB > 75 dB > 75 dB > 75 dB
Voltage Gain: 26 / 32 /

38 dB
Input Sensitivity: 2.6 / 1.3 /

0.6 V
Input Impedance: 20k ohm (balanced) / 10k ohm (unbalanced)
Protection: Soft-start, Turn-off transients, Muting at turn-on, Over-heating, DC, RF, Short-

circuit, Open or mismatched loads, Overloaded power supply, ICL Clip Limiter,
PMS, SSP

Controls: On/Off, Volume, Voltage Gain, Dual / Link switchable, Bridge/Stereo configuration

switch
Indicators: Signal, Temp, PMS (Power Management System), ICL (Intelligent Clip Limiting)
Connectors: Input: XLR / Output: Neutrik Speakon
Cooling System: 2 x continuously variable speed fan, rear to front
Power Supply: AC ~ 230V / 50 Hz
Power Consumption

@ Full Load:
Dimension

(W x H x D):
Weight (kg): 8 8 8,5 8,6 8,5 8,6

7,2 A 9,1 A 13,5 A 19 A 13,5 A 19 A

483 x 89 x

310 mm

20 Hz - 20
kHz

26 / 32 /
38 dB

3.0 / 1.5 /

0.8 V

483 x 89 x
310 mm

20 Hz - 20
kHz

26 / 32 /
38 dB

4.0 / 2.0 /

1.0 V

483 x 89 x
310 mm

20 Hz - 20
kHz

26 / 32 /
38 dB

5.0 / 2.5 /

1.3 V

483 x 89 x
310 mm

20 Hz - 20
kHz

26 / 32 /
38 dB

3.0 / 1.5 /

0.8 V

483 x 89 x
310 mm

20 Hz - 20
kHz

26 / 32 /
38 dB

3.5 / 1.8 /

0.9 V

483 x 89 x
310 mm

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MANUFACTURER´S DECLARATIONS:

LIMITED wARRANTy

This Limited Warranty applies to the Adam Hall, LD Systems, Defender, Palmer and Eminence branded products.

The statutory warranty rights towards the seller are not affected by this guarantee. In fact, it justifies, additional
independent warranty claims towards Adam Hall.

Adam Hall warrants that the Adam Hall product you have purchased from Adam Hall or from an Adam Hall authorized
reseller is free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 or 3 years from the
date of purchase.

The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase. In order to receive warranty services you are required to
provide proof of the purchase date. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase, is your proof
of the purchase date. Should products of the brands named above be in need of repair within the limited warranty
period, you are entitled to warranty services according to the terms and conditions stated in this document.

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This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser of this Adam Hall branded product and is not transfera­ble to anyone, who obtains ownership of the Adam Hall branded product from the original purchaser. During the Li­mited Warranty Period, Adam Hall will repair or replace the defective component parts or the product. All component
parts or hardware products removed under this Limited Warranty become the property of Adam Hall.

In the unlikely event that your Adam Hall product has a recurring failure, Adam Hall, at its discretion, may elect to
provide you with a replacement unit of Adam Hall´s choice that is at least equivalent to your Adam Hall branded
product in hardware performance.

Adam Hall does not warrant that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or error-free. Adam Hall is not
responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions included with the Adam Hall
branded product.

This Limited Warranty does not apply,

- to wear parts (e.g. accumulator)

- to any product from which the serial number has been removed or that has been damaged or rendered defective
as the result of an accident

- in case of, misuse, abuse, or other external causes

- by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user´s documentation shipped with the product

- by use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Adam Hall

- by modification or service by anyone other than Adam Hall

These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between you and Adam Hall
regarding the Adam Hall branded product you have purchased.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITy

If your Adam Hall branded hardware product fails to work as warranted above, your sole and exclusive remedy
shall be repair or replacement. Adam Halls’ maximum liability under this limited warranty is expressly limited to the
lesser of the price you have paid for the product or the cost of repair or replacement of any hardware components
that malfunction in conditions of normal use.

Adam Hall is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product, including any lost
profits or savings or special, incidental, or consequential damages. Adam Hall is not liable for any claim made by a
third party or made by you for a third party.

This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought, or claims are made, under this Limited Warranty or
as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product liability), a contract claim, or any other claim. This limitation
of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person. This limitation of liability will be effective even if you
have advised Adam Hall of an authorized representative of Adam Hall of the possibility of any such damages. This
limitation of liability however, will not apply to claims for personal injury.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from state to
state or from country to country. You are advised to consult applicable state or country laws for a full determination
of your rights.

REQUESTING wARRANTy-SERVICE

To request warranty service for the product, contact Adam Hall or the Adam Hall authorized reseller from which you
purchased the product.

Eg-DECLARATION OF CONFIRMITY

These products meet the essential requirements as well as the further standards of the EU Directives 199/5/EU,
89/336/EU.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (ELECTRICAL WASTE)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household
wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an enviromentally friendly manner.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal

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