Kamesan KS 6001_operating Manual
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KS-6001 Sub-mixer Operating manual POWER PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK FDLINKFDLINK 002 LFPRLC 002 -70-30-20+4 LFPRLC 002 LFPRLC 002 LFPRLC LINEDy-M P-48A-B-70-30-20+4-70-30-20+4-70-30-20+4LINEDy-M P-48A-BLINEDy-M P-48A-BLINEDy-M P-48A-B
3 KS-6001 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Kamesan KS - 6001. This sub audio mixer provides a flexible and powerful solution to your portable mixing needs, accepting up to four balanced micro- phone inputs, and mixing them into two before passing them to another mixer via a dedicated hardware connector integrated into the case design, or through a separate cable. Power is supplied from an outside source, either through the mating connector or a dedicated DC inlet. Before use, please read these operation instructions carefully, then keep them in a secure place for future reference. Notes and warnings The KS - 6001 may be used with the Kamesan KS - 432 mixer, or may be operated with a DC power source or external recharge- able batter y pack (up to 16 V output). If the KS - 6001 is used under different conditions, there is a risk of fire, damage to the unit, or personal injur y. Note the following with regard to external power supplies: Make sure the polarity of the external powering device is correct. Make sure it is properly connected to the KS-432. Damage to the units may result if the joint connectors are not properly fitted and the power is turned on. Also, follow the common - sense precautions below: Do not allow liquids to come into contact with the unit or be spilled inside. Should this occur, fire, damage or malfunction may result. Make sure that no metal objects or easily inflammable substances inadvertently get inside the unit through holes or slots. Should this occur, fire, the unit may become damaged or start to behave erratically. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit as damage or malfunction may result. Notes on the Operating Environment Avoid using this unit in places with high heat or high humid- ity as damage or malfunction may result. When using in an
4 KS-6001 exceptionally cold environment, batter y service life may be shortened, and there may be a drop in performance. If at all possible, use this unit in the temperature range as indicated in the specifications. When connecting this unit to external devices, be sure to read all related operation manuals and connect the devices correctly to each other. If there are mistakes in the connections, it is pos- sible that either the KS - 6001 or the other unit(s) will be dam- aged. In the event that smoke or odors come from the unit, turn off the power and remove all batteries and external power supply sources at once. Contact your dealer or service representative. In the event of damage or injur y caused by accidents, improper operation or functioning, the proper course of action shall be determined according to our service regulations. Please note that we cannot be responsible in any way for any loss of pre - re- corded material.
5 KS-6001 Attaching the KS-6001 as a sub mixer Locking pins (bottom) and sockets (top) These locking pins and sockets locate the KS - 6001 in position when connect- ing it to another unit. They are secured and released with the locking levers Multipurpose connector This multipurpose connector carries signals to and from the KS - 6001 to the other unit. It is usually recessed, but may be released by sliding the small silver lever (marked RELEASE) using a small screwdriver or similar. Once the connector has been released, it is locked in the “Up” posi- tion but may be recessed again by sliding the release lever and pressing down the connector until it locks at the recessed posi- tion. Connector cover if the KS - 6001 is being used as a stand - alone unit, you should always replace the cover and retain it in place with the screws provided. Keep the cover plate and the screws whenever the KS - 6001 is attached to another unit. Note: Large and small cushions that enable use with the KS-342 carrying case are supplied with this unit. These cushions are used with the carrying case as shown in the accompanying illustration. The large cushion should be used when the BP-3/8 (AA battery pack) is used. The smaller cushion is used when using the BH-1 (NP-1 battery pack). Multipurpose connector under cover Locking pins/sockets Locking levers
6 KS-6001 ������� ������ Side view of KS-342 with KS-6001 fitted, in case with cushion (gray) ������� Carrying the unit In situations such as news reporting where the unit is to be carried during use, we recommend that the KS - 342 carr ying case be used. It can be attached to your belt on the carr ying case and used together with the KS -342. If the unit is used with any other type of carr ying case, make sure that all units are firmly affixed in the appropriate specially - designed carr ying case. In the event of a major shock to the unit, there is a risk of damage to the connectors. For full in- structions on how to fit the units into the carr ying case and use it, read the operation instructions for the KS -342. Battery pack When using the KS - 6001 with the KS -342, there is a choice of two kinds of batter y pack: the larger type being the BP-3/8, taking A A (type 3) batteries, and the smaller being the BH -1 (NP-1) batter y pack type.
7 KS-6001 Parts of the KS-6001 Since the operation of the KS - 6001, once it has been fitted as a sub - mixer, is a relatively simple matter, this section contains the information you need to get up and running with the unit in most cases. Later sections contain more detailed information covering special circumstances. Side view 1.FG7.0V6.+10 7654321 CN Pin Assign (-20dBs)MIX OUT 5.Rch C4.Rch H3.Lch C2.Lch HBUS MIX(MONI)AUXOFF POWER 16V~ Side locking lever (explained above) Power switch (the dot indicates the ON position) Signal outputs and power multi-pin connector The mixer outputs are made at a level of –20 dBs and are balanced low- impedance. Attach only suitable power supplies or batter y packs as de- scribed here (between 16 and 20 V DC). Only use connectors supplied or approved by Kamesan. in the event of any doubt, please contact Kamesan or an appointed distributor directly. Mix switch The three - position switch is useful when using the KS - 6001 with the KS -342. It allows you to choose between BUS MIX: which sends the outputs to the KS -342’s buss mix, effectively turning the KS -342 into an 8 - channel mixer. AUX, which sends the mixed signals from the KS - 6001 to the KS -342 as aux inputs (the KS -342 treats these differently from the BUS inputs); or OFF, where no signals are sent to the KS -342 (but power is still received through the connector). External power input Use this to provide external DC power to the unit—the tip is negative, and the voltage should be between 10 V and 16 V. If power is supplied through this input, this takes priority over power supplied through the multipin connector. Side locking lever Signal outputs and power multi - pin connecvorMix switch External power inputPower switch
8 KS-6001 Side view The four XLR male connectors are used to connect appropriate microphones (or line - level sources) to the unit. Always ensure that microphones or line sources are correctly selected using the front panel selection switch, in order to avoid possible dam- age to the sources or to the KS - 6001. The XLR connectors are wired in the standard 1= ground, 2=hot, 3 = cold configuration. There is also a locking lever visible on this side which should be used together with its counterpart on the other side when at- taching or detaching the KS - 6001 to or from another unit. Front view POWER PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK FDLINKFDLINK002 LFPRLC 002 -70-30-20+4 LFPRLC 002 LFPRLC 002 LFPRLC LINEDy-M P-48A-B-70-30-20+4-70-30-20+4-70-30-20+4LINEDy-M P-48A-BLINEDy-M P-48A-BLINEDy-M P-48A-B LCF/ PFL switch Use this control to sweep the low- cut filter fre- quency (–12dB/octave) between 20Hz and 200Hz. Though there is no way to turn this filter off, in practice, setting the cutoff frequency to 20 Hz has the same effect as turning it off, as most microphone systems are not sensitive to sounds in that frequency range. Press this control (it is non - latching) to perform a pre - fade lis- ten (PFL) on the channel (only when connected to the KS -342, through the KS -342’s headphone monitoring system). More than one of these PFL controls can be pressed at the same time, LCF/PFL switch (x 4) Channel fader (x 4) Output bus assignment (x4) Peak indicator (x 4)Input trim control (x 4) Master faders Fader link (x 2)Power indicator Input selector (x 4)
9 KS-6001 but in this case, the level and left VU meter indication (on the KS -342) will be lower than the actual values. Channel fader Turn clockwise to increase, and counterclock- wise to decrease, the output level of this channel. Output bus assignment Use this to send the output of the channel to the left (L), right (R) or center (C – left and right) out- put busses. Input selector Use this to select between: P48 Condenser microphones requiring +48V phantom power- ing Dy - M Dynamic microphones LINE Line - level sources A - B - A - B type microphones Ensure that only microphones corresponding to the selection are connected to the appropriate inputs, otherwise damage may occur to the KS-6001 and to the microphones. PEAK indicator Shows when the pre - fader, post- gain signal is more than 28 dB above the optimum level. Input trim control Used to adjust the level of the signal fed to each channel. The amount of trim depends on the input set- ting: the blue figures indicate line - level settings, and the white figures indicate microphone levels. Channel fader link switches (FD LINK) When these switches are on (in the right position), the even - numbered fader controls the levels of both its own channel and the odd - numbered chan- nel to its left. L & R master level controls Push to extend these controls and push again to recess them. These affect the level of the signal fed from the unit to the KS -342 through the MIX OUT connector. Power and status indicator This indicator serves two purpos- es. Firstly, it acts as a power indicator, showing when power is supplied to the unit. Secondly, the color of the indicator shows the current setting of the output bus as set by the side rotar y control (TO 342). Green indicates the bus mix is active, yellow indicates AUX (for monitoring) and red indicates off, or a power supply below 9V.
10 KS-6001 If this (and/or the equivalent indicator on the KS -342) flashes read, you should immediately replace the batteries. Using the unit—some notes Before starting to use the KS - 6001, or connecting any equip- ment to it, make sure that the unit’s power switch is turned OFF. Before actually connecting microphones or other sources to it, make sure that the input selector switch is turned to the appro- priate position for each channel. There is a risk of serious dam- age to equipment if the wrong selection is made! Make the multi - pin output/power connection. Turn on the power when the connections have been made. The unity gain position for each fader is around the 2 o’clock mark, as shown by a slightly thicker line at this position. T ypically, you should set the individual channel faders to this position, the master controls to their maximum, and then ad- just the trim controls so that the VU meters on the main mixer to which the KS - 6001 is connected show 0 dB on a nominal sig- nal input. This provides sufficient headroom without forcing the head amp to work too hard.