KY102 Ver. 1.2 SYMBoLS K-array declares that this device is in compliance with applicable CE standards and regulations. Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations! Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.
Ver. 1.2 1. INTRoDUCTIoN The K-array KY102 is a passive speaker system comprised of eight 4” neodymium magnet transducers housed in an elegant and sturdy stainless steel frame. The vertical dispersion pattern can be switched for wide or narrow coverage, allowing for a great variety of applications. The eight closely-spaced cone drivers boast true line array characteristics, such as phase coherence, low distortion and focused listening in both the near field and at a distance from the speaker.
KY102 Ver. 1.2 4. SAfETY INfoRMATIoN Warning: failure to follow these safety instructions could result in injury or damage to the device or other property. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep this instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions and keep all warnings.
Ver. 1.2 5. UNPACKING Each K-array speaker is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory. Upon arrival, carefully inspect the shipping carton, then examine and test your new amplifier. If you find any damage, immediately notify the shipping company. Only the consignee may institute a claim procedure regarding the system’s electronic equipment.
Output Configuration Page on your K-array KA amplifier or KMT active subwoofer you use to drive the unit. Please refer to your amplifier or KMT’s User Guide for further details.
KY102 Ver. 1.2 7.2 CoVERAGE SwITCh KY102 features a switch which allows users to select the vertical coverage of the speaker. Flood coverage sets a wide vertical diffusion angle of 30°. Flood coverage is suggested for single speakers in diffused short throw applications to obtain maximum diffusion with a minimum footprint. Spot coverage sets a narrower vertical diffusion angle of 7°...
Ver. 1.2 8. RIGGING K-array offers a variety of dedicated accessories to mount and interconnect the KY102 speakers for a wide range of applications. In this section we introduce you to the main accessories available for this product. More information can be found in the accessories’...
KY102 Ver. 1.2 8.2 hANGING oN ThE wALL The K-WALL2 accessory is used to mount a KY102 speaker on a wall or a stand. 8.3 STANDING oN ThE BASE The K-BASE2 accessory assists in standing up to 2 units. For proper installation and operation, connect the units to the base with K-FOOT2 and K-JOINT2 accessories.
Up to two KY102 can be mounted on a KMT subwoofer by using the K-FOOT2 and K-JOINT2 accessories. Acoustically speaking, two KY102s perfectly match with a KMT218 subwoofer. An excellent example of the use of this combination is the K-array portable system KR802. KMT218 + 2 x KY102 8.5 GRoUND LAYING...
9. SERVICE To obtain service: 1) Contact the official K-array distributor in your country. Your local distributor will direct you to the appropriate service center. 2) If you are calling for service, please have the serial number(s) of the unit(s) available for reference.
Present systems may differ in some respects from those presented in this catalogue. The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only. K-array s.u.r.l. assumes no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. K-array s.u.r.l. reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice.
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