K Series Top class amplification covering any power needs in touring applications K2, K3 K6, K8, K10, K20 and DSP + AESOP versions USER GUIDE ©2014 Powersoft Keep this manual DO000044.04 R01 for future reference powersoft_KSeries_uguide_mul_v3.0 Data are subject to change without notice. For latest update please refer to the online version available on www.powersoft-audio.com. K Series User Guide English Française 1. Important safety instructions 1 1. Importantes instructions de sécurité 11 2. Regulatory information 2 3. K Series 3 3 : 1.Welcome 3 3 : 4.About the amplifier platform 3 3 : 2.Unpacking & checking for shipping damage 3 3 : 3.Disposal of the packing material 3 4. Installation 4 4 : 1.Cooling 4 4 : 2.Cleaning 4 4 : 3.AC mains supply 5 4 : 4.Precautions regarding installation 5 5. Connections 6 5 : 1.Signal grounding 6 5 : 2.Analog input 6 5 : 3.Analog line output 6 5 : 4.Digital Input 6 5 : 5.AESOP 6 5 : 6.Loudspeaker connections 7 5 : 6.1. Bridge-tied load 7 5 : 7.V Ext 7 5 : 8.RS-485 connection 7 6. LEDs and display menu 8 6 : 1.LED chart 8 6 : 2.Front display 8 6 : 2.1. How to navigate the main menu 8 6 : 2.2. Menu diagrams 9 7. Warranty and assistance 10 7 : 1.Warranty 10 7 : 1.1. Product warranty 10 7 : 1.2. Return of Goods 10 7 : 1.3. Repair or replacement 10 7 : 1.4. Cost and responsibility of transport 10 7 : 2.Assistance 10 | i A 2 2. 3 465 5.9 482 439 44 32 6 6 5 9 4 4 ii | K Series | User guide B 2 2. 3 465 5.9 482 440 44 32 4 4 2. 5. 7 6 4 4 | iii C A B C D E F G D 12 11 K2, K3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E K2, K3 AESOP 13 14 iv | K Series | User guide English Française Español A. RJ45 plugs (either AESOP or RS485 ports A. A. according to the amplifier configuration) B. B. B. LED bar: signal metering channel 1 C. C. C. Main display D. D. D. Smart Card slot E. E. E. Multifunction buttons F. F. F. LED bar: signal metering channel 2 G. G. G. Main switch 1. Mains plug 1. 1. 2. Air vents 2. 2. 3. Serial ID selector for the RS485 port 3. 3. (non AESOP version only) 4. 4. 4. RS485 serial port (non AESOP version only) 5. 5. 5. AES3/analog switch for input 2 6. 6. 6. Input 2: channel 2 analog input in analog 7. 7. mode or AES3 input in AES3 mode, accord- 8. 8. ing to the position of the switch in #5 9. 9. 7. Line output channel 2 10. 10. 8. Link button: link input from channels 1 and 2 11. 11. 9. Line output channel 1 12. 12. 10. Input 1: channel 1 analog input 13. 13. 11. Speaker connector: output channel 1 14. 14. 12. Speaker connector: output channel 2 13. Ethernet+AESOP ports (AESOP version only) 14. Vext: 12 V , 1A external voltage input DC (AESOP version only) Italiano A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. | v F 10 9 K6, K8, K10, K20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G K6, K8, K10, K20 AESOP 11 12 vi | K Series | User guide English Française Español 1. Mains plug 1. 1. 2. Air vents 2. 2. 3. Serial ID selector for the RS485 port 3. 3. (non AESOP version only) 4. 4. 4. RS485 serial port (non AESOP ver- 5. 5. sion only) 6. 6. 5. AES3/analog switch for input 2 7. 7. 6. Input 2: channel 2 analog input in 8. 8. analog mode or AES3 input in AES3 9. 9. mode, according to the position of 10. 10. the switch in #5 11. 11. 7. Link button: link input from channels 12. 12. 1 and 2 8. Input 1: channel 1 analog input 9. Speaker connector: output channel 1 10. Speaker connector: output channel 2 11. Ethernet+AESOP ports (AESOP ver- sion only) 12. Vext: 12 V , 1A external voltage in- DC put (AESOP version only) Italiano 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. | vii H Settings Amplifier Settings Output attenuation Analog  Out Source Selection Stereo DSP Settings1 Input gain/sens Analog  DSP  Out1 AES3 Parallel from CH1 Network Settings2 Inuput select AES3  Out1 Cross limit Parallel from CH2 Max output voltage AES3  DSP  Out1 Sound speed (m/s) Mono Mix Max mains current KAESOP  Out2 Clip limiter CH1 KAESOP  DSP  Out1, 2 Gain trim (dB) Analog Clip limiter CH2 If no link: Mute Gate CH1 Gate CH2 Mute at Power on Idle Mode EQs PEQ# Active Display LP filter Freq. (Hz) HP filter Active Gain (dB) Polarity Freq. (Hz) Q factor Ch delay (us) Slope (dB/oct) Type Peaking Low Shelving Common Settings Gain (dB) Shape High Shelving CH1 Settings Peak limiter Butterworth CH2 Settings Power limiter Active Bessel Low pass EQ CH1 Setup Damping Control Freq. (Hz) Link.-Riley High pass EQ Slope (dB/oct) FIR Lin Phase Bandstop CH2 Setup Shape Hybrid FIR Bandpass Input EQ Allpass Reset Input Section In phase Butterworth Reset Output Section Reversed Bessel Repeat (default) AES3-XLR rear panel Link.-Riley Active Forward to AES3-A AES3-A FIR Lin Phase Thresh. (Vpk) Forward to AES3-B AES3-B Hybrid FIR Attack (ms) Device mode Forward to both Release (ms) Addressing mode Parallel from L Set address IP address Parallel from R Mode OFF Show net config subnet mask Stereo Soft knee TruePower Audio Default gateway Thresh. (W) Power vs V @ 8Ω Mute Attack (ms) Power vs I @ 8Ω Source selection Analog Release (ms) Output meters Source mode Temperature Gain trim Mode Mains meters If no link Equiv. Rout (Ω) Amplifier name Display Amp data Edit Amplifier name identical to CH1 Settings Local presets Lock presets Locked bank size Tone in alarm Recall local preset Aux Dly (ms) Tone in freq Save local preset Diagnostics Tone in Vmin Change lock code Tone in Vmax Erase all presets Tone out gen Tone out ampl Tone out freq Tone out alarm Setup Tone out Vmin Tone out Vmax Load alarm Hardware Info Load Zmin Hardware Monitor Load Zmax LCD contrast Measures Set Keylock code Service identical to CH1 Setup 1 Available only with optional KDSP board 2 Available only with optional KAESOP board viii | K Series | User guide