Phonic KT-210A, KT-8A User Manual
KT-8A
KT-210A
User's Manual
Manual del Usuario
KT-8A / KT-210A
3-WAY ACTIVE LINE ARRAY SPEAKER
ALTAVOCES LINEARES ARRAY DE 3 VÍAS
ENGLISH .......................................I
ESPAÑOL ......................................II
APPENDIX ....................................III
V1.0 06/30/2015
KT-8A
KT-210A
English Español
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INTRODUCTION 1
FEATURES 1
ACCESSORIES 1
CONNECTORS 1
CONFIGURATION 1
WIRING 2
ASSEMBLY 2
SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION 3
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4
APPENDIX
APPLICATIONS 1
DIMENSIONS 2
CONTENTS
USER'S MANUAL
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document without prior notice
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1. Read t hese instructions before operating t his
apparatus.
2. K eep these instructions for future reference.
3. H eed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. D o not use this apparatus near water o r in locations
where condensation may occ ur .
6. C lean only with d ry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. D o not block any of t he ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
’
s instructions.
8. D o not install near any heat sources such a s radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
.
9. D o not defeat the safety purpose of t he polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other . A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding p rong. The wide
blade or t he third prong is provided for your safety . If
the provided plug does not
into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on o r
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 . Only use attachments/accessories
b y the
manufactur er .
12. Use only with a cart, s t and, t ripod, bracket, or
table
b y the manufacturer , or s old with
t he apparatus. When a c art is used, u se c autio n
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip over .
13. Unplu g this apparatus during lighting
storms or w h en unused f or l on g
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to
service personnel.
Servicing is required when t he apparatus has been
damaged in any w ay , such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or m oisture, does not operate
normally , or has been dropped.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SER VICEABLE P AR TS INSID E
REFER SER VICING T O QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning f lash with arrowhead s ymbol, w ithin an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to t he
presence of uninsulated
“
dangerous voltage ” within th e
product
’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to person s.
The exclamatio n point within an equilatera l triangle is i n-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat -
ing and maintenanc e (servicing ) instruction s in the literature
accompanying the applianc e.
W ARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls o r adjustments o r performance
of procedures other than those
m ay result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The apparatus shall not b e exposed t o dripping o r splashing and that n o objects
with liquids, such a s vases,
shall b e placed o n the apparatus. The MAINS plug i s used a s the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
W arning : the user shall not place this apparatus i n the
area during the operation s o that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC K
DO NOT OPEN
Installation should be performed by experienced, skilled
personnel only.
Inspection of hanging materials should be performed
before every use as to avoid accidents.
Ensure all locking devices are fitted correctly.
Ensure the capabilities of any lifting devices are greater
than the load being lifted.
Do not at any time use worn or defective materials.
Read this manual careful and retain for future reference.
Improper use of the array suspension system may result
in serious injury or critical damage to property.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of another great
Phonic product. The KT-8A and KT-210A line array
speakers were carefully designed so as to provide
phenomenal performance in a low-weight, easilymanageable constructions. These active line array
speakers provide extensive signal processing as
well as reliable and robust amplication to provide
phenomenal sound pressure levels in all manner of
large-scale installations.
We know how eager you are to get started – getting
the speaker out and hooking up all your gear is probably your number one priority right now – but before
you do, be sure to carefully read through this manual.
Inside, you will nd important facts and gures on the
set up, use and applications of your brand new KT8A or KT-210A. Remember that safe operation of a
speaker is of the utmost importance, so we strongly
recommend that users heed all warnings and instructions listed in this manual.
FEATURES
KT-8A
48” bass-loaded woofer, 6.5” mid-range woofer with
2” voice-coils
4860 Watt multichannel digital power amplier
4Maximum sound pressure level: 129 dB
4120° horizontal, 10° vertical dispersion pattern
4Exceptionally wide frequency response: 70Hz to
19KHz (-3dB)
4Bass-reex conguration for extended low-end
response
KT-210A
4Two 10” woofers with 2” voice-coils
41500 Watt dual channel digital power amplier
4Titanium diaphragm compression driver
4Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 132dB (Peak)
4Can be mounted in conjunction with the KTS-18/
KTS-18A subwoofer
4Frequency response: 65Hz to 19KHz (-3dB)
4110° horizontal, 10° vertical dispersion pattern
Common Features:
4 Two 1.4” titanium diaphragm tweeters matched
with neodymium magnets
4Straightforward rigging system allows splay
angles from 0° to 10°
4Made of sturdy, multi-layer birch plywood with
tough black coating
4XLR input and link ‘thru’ connectors as standard
4 PowerCON AC power input/output
ACCESSORIES
Included
U-Clip / Shackle
Flight Pins
Optional
KT-8A Mounting Frame Model # FF640 (640mm)
KT-210A Mounting Frame Model # FF760 (760mm)
CONFIGURATION
The KT-8A’s tri-amp system provides three amplier
channels to drive each of the individual drivers. The
low-range amplier provide 400 Watts of power to
the woofer, the mid-range amp provide 300 Watts to
the 6.5” speaker and the tweeter receives 160 Watts.
Similarly, the KT-210A features a bi-amp design that
provides 1200 Watts to the woofers and 300 Watts
to the tweeters.
These congurations guarantee greater sound delity, higher dynamism and a signicant increase in
sound pressure.
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CONNECTORS
The KT-8A and KT-210A feature balanced XLR input
connection in addition to an XLR output/link connector. This is shown on the top left-hand side of the rear
panel image above.
In addition to this, the speaker features two RJ-45
connectors for utilizing the onboard CPU. By connecting the “LINK” port on one unit to the “IN” port
of another, you’re essentially creating a network of
the KT models.
The MAINS INPUT connections allow power to be
applied to the KT-8A and KT-210A systems. The
systems are powered by the uppermost connection,
while the lower connection (labelled “MAINS LINK”)
is used to link to power additional units.
FUSE & POWER
Below the power connectors you can nd a FUSE
holder and main power switch. The power switch can
be defeated within the KT series Windows software.
In the event that the power won’t turn on, ensure that
the power switch is activate within the PC software. If
it is and power will still not turn on, check the system’s
fuse has not blown.
DIP SWITCHES
DIP switches 1 to 5 of the KT series allow users to
establish the ID of the unit. Each unit must have an
independent ID for the KT series software to recognize the product within your network.
DIP 8 being set to ON will enable ‘Initialization Mode’
for the KT-8A or KT-210A. When in this mode, the sys-
tem can be restored and/or new rmware installed.
FANS
Two variable speed fans can be found on the rear of
the KT-8A and KT-210A. These work in conjunction
with the internal temperature control to ensure the
speaker runs cool. Please do not obstruct the fans
for any reason as doing so can be detrimental to the
speaker’s performance and reliability.
10°
9°
8°
7°
6°
5°
4°
3°
2°
1°
0°
PIN HOLE
JOINT BAR
PIN HOLES
JOINT BAR
ASSEMBLY
The array conguration is
accomplished through a
simple ‘pin-in-hole’ method
of connection. The top
corners of the KT-8A and
KT-210A each feature a
retractable joint bar. These
extend to be inserted into
each of the four slots at
the bottom of the next unit
in the array. The four ight
pins chained to the unit can
be inserted in the appropri-
ate holes to x the units
together.
The ight pins have a but-
ton on the end that can
be pushed to release the
pin’s latch. This should be
pushed when inserting the
pin into the mounting holes.
The pins should sit ush with the side of the unit and
be unable to wiggle within the frame. To accomplish
this, the pin must be inserted completely through the
mounting holes on both of the KT units being joined
in the array; through the outer-hole on the lower-part
of one unit, through the second unit’s joint bar, and
again through the rst unit’s inner-hole.
The lower-front corner of each unit features a single
mounting hole, while the lower-rear corner offers 11
individual holes that will determine the angle between
the two units. Connecting two units at 0° will create
narrower, yet more focused, dispersion. At 10° the
array will create a much wider vertical dispersion.
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FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT FRAME
(MODEL # FF640)
FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT PIN
FLIGHT PIN
JOINT BAR
JOINT
BAR
0°
10°
FLIGHT PIN
10°
FLIGHT PIN
10°
FLIGHT PIN
10°
SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION
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BASIC SETUP
Making Connections
1. First and foremost, make sure the KT series is
turned off and unplugged before making any
connections.
2. Once you ensure the KT line array is off, you can
make your input and output connections. Connect
the main output of your mixer to the input of the
rst KT model in your array. The output connector
on that speaker should be connected to the input
of the next speaker, and so on.
3. The Ethernet connection of your computer or
network should be connected to the ‘IN’ Ethernet
port on the speaker. The ‘LINK’ port should be
connected to the ‘IN’ port of the next speaker, and
so on.
4. Using the included power cable, the ‘MAINS
INPUT’ connection should be connected to an
appropriate power supply. The ‘LINK’ connectors
should be connected to the ‘MAINS INPUT’ on the
next speaker. Continue this chain to power each
speaker in the array. Power on the electrical outlet
that the rst speaker is connected to ensuring it is
of a suitable voltage for the KT speaker.
Software Setup
5. Open the Windows software. Click the “Search
Device” button found at the top of the software.
This will seek KT line array units in your network.
6. Once an appropriate COM PORT is found, click
“Connect”. Once the KT is “Online”, it will appear
within the software. You can double-click the
image to use the software’s control functions.
7. It should be noted that power to the KT line array
speakers is not activated by default. To activate
the speakers, you will need to click ‘Online’ under
S/W Power in the Setup menu. Please note you
can also deactivate the physical power switch in
this menu.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
The latest rmware for the KT series line arrays can
always be found on www.phonic.com. To perform a
rmware update, ensure the speaker is connected
to the network and online. DIP switch 8 on the rear
of the system must also be set to “ON” in order to
receive the new rmware.
1. Select the Update pulldown menu and select
“Firmware Update.”
2. Locate the update le in your Download folder (or
wherever you saved the rmware update).
3. Select the “Update” button to update the rmware
on your KT-8A or KT-210A.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Please read all safety instructions found opposite
page 1 of this section of the manual.
KT-8 line array speakers should only be installed
by experienced personnel with adequate knowledge. Phonic takes no responsibility for incorrectly
mounted, suspended, or wired speakers, nor are we
responsible for issues arising from equipment not
inspected prior to use.
When working with the KT-8 line array systems, the
total working load should not exceed the resistance
of each individual component. This includes ight
pins, joint bars, ight frames and speaker cabinets.
While the Phonic ight frame and KT-8 speakers
have a maximum capacity of 1000 kg, consideration
of other elements of the setup should be taken into
consideration. This may including hoisting ropes and
other suspension materials.
Phonic suggests a safety ratio of 5:1. With this in
mind, a total load of 200 kg should be the aim when
creating your line array using the KT-8A or KT-210A
and the appropriate Phonic ight frame. As previously
stated, however, the total resistance of other components of the setup should be taken into account.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CARRY A LINE-ARRAY.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to lift a
line array by yourself. Mechanical winches and other
hoisting devices are recommended.
The KT-8A and KT-210A are equipped with internal
crossovers for mid/highs. There is no crossover present on the woofer. Please note that incorrectly wired
speakers may cause damage to the unit.
Phonic recommends taking the utmost of care
when wiring and/or connecting speakers. A 2-way
crossover with a crossover point at 500Hz is best to
separate low frequencies from the mid/highs. The
ideal frequency range for the KT-8A’s 8” woofer is
60Hz to 500Hz, while the mid/high range works best
at 500Hz to 20 kHz.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The KT Windows software needs to be installed to
your system before it can be utilized by the KT line
arrays. Installation is fairly simple.
1. Insert the included CD into your computer’s CDROM drive and close the tray.
2. Navigate the disc to nd the “setup.exe” le. Run
in by either double-clicking the le or by rightclicking the le and select “Run as Administrator”.
3. Follow the installation instructions.
4. After installation is complete, the KT software can
be run by running the appropriate software icon.
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MAIN
The “Main” menu in the KT Windows software provides a number of controls for each of the frequency
ranges provided within the software.
SOLO BUTTON: This will solo the corresponding
mix, whether it’s the INPUT mix or the HF, LF or
MF. When a signal is soloed, all others will mute.
This includes all other speakers connected to your
network. This feature is useful for helping to detect
faults in speakers while suspended. If you “SOLO” the
“INPUT” of the speaker suspected of being at fault,
all others will mute and you can demo the speaker
individually and rule it out as the cause.
ON BUTTON: The on button simply turns the corresponding frequency range on and off. Turning the
“INPUT” off will effectively mute the speaker, while
turning off the “LF” (low frequency), “MF” (middle
frequency) or “HF” (high frequency) controls will cut
off their respective frequency ranges. Please note
that the KT-210A only features HF and LF while the
KT-8A features HF, MF and LF.
LEVEL CONTROL: The main menu features a “virtual fader” that can be adjusted by simply dragging
the fader up and down using your mouse. Click the
fader and move the mouse up or down to adjust.
LEVEL METER: Each of the individual level controls
also features a level meter located directly beside it.
When levels are obviously excessive, Phonic advises
reducing them to reduce the risk of distortion.
INVERT PHASE: Immediately below the level control and meter is an invert phase button. This will
immediately invert the phase of the incoming signal,
whether it’s the “input” signal, or the low, mid, or high
frequencies.
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