User manual HK AUDIO ACTOR

[. . . ] The ACTOR is a professional tool designed specifically to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding sound reinforcement applications. The system comprises two components, the AT 112 A top for mid/high-range frequencies and the AT 115 SUB A subwoofer for bottom end frequencies. The basic version of an ACTOR sound reinforcement system consists of four AT 115 Sub A subwoofers and two AT 112 A tops All of the electronics required to operate any given cabinet are integrated right into it. [. . . ] to other systems, individual components, monitor power amps, etc. 5 GAIN This knob serves to match the power amp to the input signal level; use it to prevent distortion when the incoming signal level is too high. 7 6 CIRCUIT BREAKER TURN OFF SYSTEM BEFORE RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER! 7 6 CIRCUIT BREAKER TURN OFF SYSTEM BEFORE RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER! 6 CIRCUIT BREAKER This automatic circuit breaker serves the same purpose as the standard fuses that you may be familiar with. If it trips, once you have identified the problem you can reset the circuit breaker by simply pressing it. Caution: Always switch the system off before you reset the circuit breaker (take a look at the mains power switch and make sure it is set to OFF)! 117 V~ 4. 0 A 50 - 60 HZ MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION 630 VA 8 O N POWER O F F 8 O N POWER O F F 7 MAINS SOCKET Use this socket to connect the ACTOR cabinet to an AC power supply via the included power cord. 9 9 8 "POWER" BUTTON On/off button for the speaker cabinet. The light on the button glows red to indicate that the cabinet is powered up. 9 MAINS CORD CLEAT ACTOR MANUAL SATELLITE SATELLITE FULLRANGE GROUND ON LIFT INPUT Examples for cable connections FULLRANGE GROUND ON LIFT INPUT THROUGH THROUGH GROUND ON LIFT INPUT GROUND ON LIFT INPUT THROUGH THROUGH GROUND ON LIFT INPUT GROUND ON LIFT INPUT THROUGH THROUGH Cable Connections With the benefit of the ACTOR system's integrated design, it takes but a few minutes to connect cables. Before you get started, make sure that the mains switch is set to the OFF position. Connect the cords that carry the signal coming from your mixer (from an output such as master left/right, line out, or similar circuit) to the balanced INPUT socket of any component. It doesn't matter which component - a subwoofer or top - you connect first. Using a standard XLR microphone cord, patch the signal from this first component's THROUGH output jack to the next component's INPUT. With this versatile arrangement, you can vary the number of the components freely without having to cope with problems related to compatibility, frequency separation and impedance. This means that you can effortlessly tailor the ACTOR system to satisfy whatever requirements the given venue may present. Connect the power cable only after you have made absolutely sure that the local mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the device. If you connect the system to the wrong mains voltage, you can destroy the electronic components of the ACTOR system. Powering the System Up Turn the GAIN knob on all cabinets all the way down by rotating them counterclockwise (to the far left). Make sure that all components of the system are connected properly and that all other connected components are switched on before you power the ACTOR system up. Not only should the mixer be switched on first, but also all signal sources connected to it, for example keyboards, instrument amps, effects, and so forth. In other words, be sure that the ACTOR cabinets are always the last components that you switch on!When you are shutting the system down, reverse the procedure: Always switch the ACTOR speaker cabinets off first!This will prevent loud pops and switching noises in the line from damaging the speakers. SATELLITE If you choose to operate the top without subwoofers, please check that you set the LOW CUT switch to "Fullrange" so that the system reproduces the entire frequency range including the bass frequencies. FULLRANGE SATELLITE When you are operating the system in the standard set-up with the ACTOR AT 115 Sub A bass unit, this component amplifies the low-end frequencies, so be sure to set the LOW CUT switch to "Satellite. " FULLRANGE The metal bracket located below the mains socket is there to prevent the power cord from being pulled out accidentally. [. . . ] Check all signal and mains cables, use DI boxes to balance unbalanced signals, and do everything you can to keep on-stage noise to a minimum. Not only is it unpleasant to the ears of your audience, it can also cause costly damage to your equipment. Ensure that all components connected directly and indirectly to the ACTOR system have sufficient power ratings and will never generate distortion because they`re being operated at their respective limits. [. . . ]