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EAW KF730 - page 1
KF730 & SB730 LOUDSPEAKER OWNER’S MANUAL Including KF730P & SB730P EAW Part: RD0169 ...
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Page 2 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL ...
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Page 3 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. READ THIS FIRST ................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 EC Statement Of Conformity ............................................................................................. 4 1.2 Safety ...
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EAW KF730 - page 4
Page 4 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 1. READ THIS FIRST 1.1 EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMIT Y This document confirm s that the range of p rod ucts of Eastern Acoustic Works be aring the CE label meet all the require ments in the EMC direct ive 89/336/EEC laid down by t he Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements, ...
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EAW KF730 - page 5
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 5 of 28 2. INTRODUCTION The KF730 Line Array represents E AW’s latest technology for arrayable loudspe akers. The KF730 is a small format line a rray system for venues with listener distances u p to about 200 ft / 65 m. The KF730 Series i s designed to provide the highest output possible fro m a ...
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EAW KF730 - page 6
Page 6 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 4. KF730 ARRAY DESIGN 4.1 KF730 WIZARD Use the KF730 Wizard for designin g KF730 arrays. It can be found in the Download s/Software section of the EAW we bsite (www.eaw.com). The Wizard’s primary function is to dete rmine the configuration that will provide th e best vertical pe rformanc ...
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EAW KF730 - page 7
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 7 of 28 The horizontal pattern also features “soft sho u lders” that provide consistent frequency response to well beyond the nominal -6 dB points. These soft should ers can provide up to 150° of “usable ” horizontal coverage, albeit at somewhat reduced lev el. This off-axis performance a ...
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EAW KF730 - page 8
Page 8 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL When flown as part of a KF730 array, the SB730 s should be th e uppermost enclosure s in the array. In this application, the SB730s are su spended flat-fronte d, with the KF730s suspended below in the curvature determined by the KF730 Wizard. When flown separately, SB730s sho uld be flown ...
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EAW KF730 - page 9
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 9 of 28 5. ARRAY OPERATION 5.1 OVERVIEW The operation of a KF730 Series system involves: 1. Understanding the principles on which it operate s. 2. How to electronically configure it for a specific task. 5.2 ENGINEERING DESIGN How a KF730 Array works: Divergen ce Shading In almost any venue, there ...
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EAW KF730 - page 10
Page 10 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL 5.4.1 Factory Signal Processing Settings The signal proce ssing adjustments determin ed by EAW for the KF730 Series Array should be fully implemented “as is.” These settings are det ermined from extensive measurements in typical venues as well as the theory of cu rved sources from t ...
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EAW KF730 - page 11
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 11 of 28 The following tables list th e rms voltage limits for the KF730 and SB730. Because of th eir higher impedance design, multiple KF730s an d SB730s ca n be powered from single a mplifier chan nels. NOTE: The rms Voltage Lim it listed for each sub-system (LF, MF/HF, SUB 1/2, or SUB 1 and SUB ...
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EAW KF730 - page 12
Page 12 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL 5.7.3 Selecting an Appropriate Amplifier Size Rule Of Thumb If a KF730 Line Array is used for professionally opera ted co nce rt applications, a rule of thumb can be applied. Where the fu ll output capabilities of the loudsp eakers may be neede d to achieve appropriate acoustic outpu t ...
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EAW KF730 - page 13
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 13 of 28 5.8.2 SB730 Connections There are three Neutrik NL4MP and one NL 8MP connectors on the rear of each SB730. The connectors mate, respectively, with Neut rik NL4FC and NL8FC in-li ne cable connectors. SUB INPUT/OUTPUT NL4MP (each of two) PIN 1- SB730 SUB 1- PIN 1+ SB730 SUB 1+ PIN 2- SB730 ...
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EAW KF730 - page 14
Page 14 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL 5.8.4 KF730P Input Connection s There are two 4-terminal bar rier strip connectors on the rear of each KF730P. The connectors are wi red in parallel so that the second connector can be used to loop LF and MF/HF signals to additional KF73 0s. The connectors acce pt stripped wire ends or ...
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EAW KF730 - page 15
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 15 of 28 6. RIGGING KF730 Series arrays are intended to be suspende d or ground-stacked. Thi s chapter details how to physically configure KF 730 Series arrays. The following are the recommended method s for most situations. Specific situations ma y require ot her methods. It is the user’s resp ...
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EAW KF730 - page 16
Page 16 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL For a given quantity of SB730: Max quantity KF730 = 18 - (1.5 x quantity SB730) Example, given five SB730: 18 - (1.5 x 5) = 10.5 which rounds down to a maximum quantity 10 KF730s For a given quantity of KF730: Maximum quantity SB730 = (18 - quantity KF730) / 1.5 Example, given eight KF7 ...
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EAW KF730 - page 17
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 17 of 28 6.4.3 Quick Release Pins Each KF730 is supplied with six 1.5 inch Q uick Release Pins. Four are used for attaching enclosures together or to the Fly-Ba r. Two are used as locking pins for the rear Hin ges. See “Locking Pins” Section 6.4.5. Each SB730 is supplied with four 1.5 inch Qui ...
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EAW KF730 - page 18
Page 18 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL KF730 FLY-BAR HINGE TUBE HOLES DANGER: Each Hinge Tube on the Fly-Bar has two Quick Relea se Pin holes. When suspending KF730 or SB730s from the Fly-Bar, always use t he upper hole for attaching the encl osure Hinges. The lower hol e is not load-rated and is to be used ONLY for attachin ...
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EAW KF730 - page 19
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 19 of 28 6.5 PALLETS 6.5.1 KF730 Face Pallet The KF730 Face Pallet is a wheeled pallet that holds two KF7 30s face down. Routing on the underside of the pallet al lows stacking loaded pallets two hig h. Except for the first enclosure attached to the Fly- Bar , the e nclos ur es re main on th e pal ...
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EAW KF730 - page 20
Page 20 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL 6.7 SUSPENSION PROCEDURE S The basic procedure for suspending KF730s and SB 730s or a combination of both is si milar. What varies is how different pallet s affect ha ndling of the enclosures wh en being suspended. In all cases, it is recommen ded that KF730 enclos ures be attached to a ...
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EAW KF730 - page 21
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 21 of 28 6.7.4 Attaching SB730s to SB730s Already Suspended NOTE: SB730s should always be flown tight-pa cked to each other. 1. Move an SB730 Pallet so its SB730 is positi oned under the bottom SB730 of the array. 2. Remove the four Quick Release Pins fro m the Hinges of the SB730 on the pallet. 3 ...
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EAW KF730 - page 22
Page 22 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL 5. Attach each Hing e to the Hinge Tube b y in serting a Quick Release Pin (removed in Step 2) through both. 6. Insert a Quick Release Pin (removed in ste p 2) into each of the enclosure’s rear Hinge Tubes as a locking pin. See “Lo cking Pins” Section 6. 4.5. 7. Lift the Array, wi ...
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EAW KF730 - page 23
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 23 of 28 6.8.2 Stacking Additional Enclosures (SB730 as th e base) CAUTION: When attaching Hinges to Hi nge Tubes in st ep 5 fo r an SB730, position the SB730 so it lies flat on the SB730 below it. In step 5 for a KF730, use the correct hole s as determined by the KF730 Wizard or by the u ser-desi ...
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EAW KF730 - page 24
Page 24 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL 6.8.5 Stacking Additional Enclosures (Fly-Bar as the base) CAUTION: When attaching Hinges to Hi nge Tubes in st ep 5 fo r an SB730, position the SB730 so it lies flat on the SB730 below it. In step 5 for a KF730, use the correct hole s as determined by the KF730 Wizard or by the u ser-d ...
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EAW KF730 - page 25
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 25 of 28 7. CONTACTING EAW We have tried to answer any questions you ma y have about the KF730 and SB730 in this manual and in the KF730 Wizard Help file. Should you need further a ssistance, please d o not hesitate to contact us. You can conta ct us in several different ways. 7.1 OPERATING QUESTI ...
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EAW KF730 - page 26
Page 26 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL 8. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 GENERAL SERVICE For any faults that cannot be fi eld-repaired a s noted below, contact the EAW Serv ice Department listed in Chapter 7 to determin e the appropriate action. This applies to both warra nty and non- warranty faults. 8.2 RIGGING SERVICE Becaus ...
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EAW KF730 - page 27
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OW NER’S MANUAL Page 27 of 28 8.4.2 Periodic Inspection Perform complete and thoroug h inspections on a routine, periodi c basis. The interval bet ween inspections and scope of the in spections will depend on the frequency of system usage and the conditions of use. This interval must not exceed 1 yea r. DANGER: Should ...
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EAW KF730 - page 28
Page 28 of 28 RD0169 ( A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S M ANU AL © 2004 EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS ONE MAIN STREET WHITINSVILLE, MA 01588 2004 Mar RD0169 ...
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