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USER MANUAL Linear 5 L5 112 XA HK AUDIO

• English • Français• Deutsch • Italiano • EspañolVersion 2.4 07/2015 Important Safety Instructions! Read before connecting! This product has been built by the manufacturer in accordance with IEC 60065 and left the factory in safe working order. To maintain this condition and ensure non-risk operation, the user must follow the advice and warning comments found in the operating instructions. If this product shall be used in vehicles, ships or aircraft or at altitudes exceeding 2000 m above sea level, take care of the relevant safety regulations which may exceed the IEC 60065 requirements.

WARNING: To prevent the risk of fire and shock hazard, do not ex-

pose this appliance to moisture or rain. Do not open case – no user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of externally accessible hazardous voltage. External wiring connected to any terminal marked with this symbol must be a “ready made cable” complying with the manufacturers recommendations, or must be a wiring installed by instructed persons only. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual. This symbol, wherever it appears, tells you: Take care! Hot surface! To prevent burns you must not touch.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in this manual.

• Do not use this product near water. Do not place the product near water, baths, wash basins, kitchen sinks, wet areas, swimming pools or damp rooms.

• Do not place objects containing liquid on the product – vases, glasses, bottles etc.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not remove any covers or sections of the housing.

• The set operating voltage of the product must match the local mains supply voltage. If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company.

• Before connecting the device, please ensure that the mains supply you are using is equipped with adequate protection against short circuiting and grounding faults when the device is plugged in.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the grounding of this product must be maintained. Use only the power supply cord provided with this product, and maintain the function of the center (grounding) pin of the mains connection at any time. Make sure the mains outlet used provides a proper protective ground connection.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu- larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device! Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Periodically check cords for cuts or sign of stress, espe- cially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the device.

• Never use a damaged power cord.

• Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• This product can be fully disconnected from mains only by pulling the mains plug at the unit or the wall socket. The product must be placed in such a way at any time, that disconnecting from mains is easily possible.

• Fuses: Replace with IEC127 (5x20mm) type and rated fuse for best performance only! It is prohibited to use “patched fuses” or to short the fuse-holder. Replacing any kind of fuses must only be carried out by qualified service personal.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is requi- red when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as: - When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. - If the product has been exposed to rain or moisture. - If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. - If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• Do not connect external speakers to this product with an impe- dance lower than the rated impedance given on the product or in this manual. Use only cables with sufficient cross section according to the local safety regulations.

• Keep away from direct sunlight.

• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. This product must not be placed in a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Always allow a cold device to warm up to ambient temperature, when being moved into a room. Condensation can form inside it and damage the product, when being used without warming up.

• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the product.

• The device must be positioned at least 20 cm/8“ away from walls.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer, this applies for all kind of accessories, for example protective covers, transport bags, stands, wall or ceiling mounting equipment. In case of attaching any kind of accessories to the product, always follow the instructions for use, provided by the manufacturer. Never use fixing points on the product other than specified by the manufacturer.

• This appliance is NOT suitable to be used by any person or persons (including children) with limited physical, sensorical or mental abi- lity, or by persons with insufficient experience and/or knowledge to operate such an appliance. Children under 4 years of age must be kept away from this appliance at all times.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock.

• This product is capable of delivering sound pressure levels in excess of 90 dB, which may cause permanent hearing damage! Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Wear hearing protection if continously exposed to such high levels.

• The manufacturer only guarantees the safety, reliability and efficiency of this product if: - Assembly, extension, re-adjustment, modifications or repairs are carried out by the manufacturer or by persons authorized to do so. - The electrical installation of the relevant area complies with the requirements of IEC (ANSI) specifications. - The unit is used in accordance with the operating instructions.

• This product is optimized for use with music and speech signals. Using this product with sine wave, square wave or other kind of measuring signals at higher level may lead to severe damage of the product. General Notes on Safety for Loudspeaker Systems Mounting systems may only be used for those loudspeaker systems authorized by the manufacturer and only with the mounting accessories specified by the manufacturer in the installation instructions. Read and heed the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The indicated load-bearing capacity cannot be guaranteed and the manufacturer will not be liable for damages in the event of improper installation or the use of unauthorized mounting accessories. The system’s load-bearing capacity cannot be guaranteed and the manufacturer will not be liable for damages in the event that loudspeakers, mounting accessories, and connecting and attaching components are modified in any way. Components affecting safety may only be repaired by the manufac- turer or authorized agents, otherwise the operating permit will be voided. Installation may be performed qualified personnel only, and then only at pick-points with sufficient load-carrying capacity and in compliance with local building regulations. Use only the mounting hardware specified by the manufacturer in the installation instructions (screws, anchors, etc.). Take all the precautions necessary to ensure bolted connections and other threaded locking devices will not loosen. Fixed and portable installations (in this case, speakers and mounting accessories) must be secured by two independent safeties to prevent them from falling. Safeties must be able to catch accessories or parts that are loose or may become loose. Ensure compliance with the given national regulations when using connecting, attaching, and rigging devices. Factor potential dynamic forces (jerk) into the equation when determining the proper size and load-bearing capacity of safeties. Be sure to observe speaker stands’ maximum load-bearing capacity. Note that for reasons of design and construction, most speaker stands are approved to bear centric loads only; that is, the speakers’ mass has to be precisely centered and balanced. Ensure speaker stands are set up stably and securely. Take appropriate added measures to secure speaker stands, for example when: - the floor or ground surface does not provide a stable, secure base. - they are extended to heights that impede stability. - high wind pressure may be expected. - there is the risk that they may be knocked over by people. Special measures may become necessary as precautions against unsafe audience behavior. Do not set up speaker stands in evacua- tion routes and emergency exits. Ensure corridors are wide enough and put proper barriers and markings in place when setting speaker stands up in passageways. Mounting and dismounting are especially hazardous tasks. Use aids suitable for this purpose. Observe the given national regulations when doing so. Wear proper protection (in particular, a helmet, gloves, and safety shoes) and use only suitable means of ascent (ladders, scaffolds, etc.) during installation. Compliance with this requirement is the sole responsibility of the company performing the installation. WARNING! After installation, inspect the system comprised of the mounting fixtures and loudspeakers to ensure it is properly secured. The operator of loudspeaker systems (fixed or portable) must regularly inspect or task a third party to regularly inspect all system components in accordance with the given country’s regulations and have possible defects repaired immediately. We also strongly recommend maintaining a logbook or the like to document all inspections. When installing speakers for longer lasting or permanent outdoor operation, be sure to take into account the stability and load- bearing capacity of platforms and surfaces; loads and forces exerted by wind, snow, and ice; as well as thermal influences. Also be sure to provide sufficient safety margins for the rigging points used for flown systems. Observe the given national regulations when doing so.

• Ask the manufacturer if your product is allowed for outdoor usage ! Professional loudspeaker systems can produce harmful volume levels. Even prolonged exposure to seemingly harmless levels (starting at about 95 dBA SPL) can cause permanent hearing damage! Therefore we recommend that everyone who is exposed to high volume levels produced by loudspeaker systems wears professional hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs). Manufacturer: Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH, Magdeburger Str. 8, 66606 St. Wendel, GermanyLINEAR 5 2.0

L5 112 FA L5 112 XA L5 115 FA LINEAR 5 Welcome to the HK Audio family! Thank you for choosing a brand-name product made by our company. Rest assured, we engineered and built it with the greatest care so it will serve you well for many tomorrows to come.Even if your experience with sound systems runs deep, some things about this product are sure to be new to you. This is why we ask that you do not set this manual aside without reading it fi rst. Be sure to keep it in a safe place for later reference.Here’s wishing you the best sound at every occasion! Your HK Audio team Warranty Register each powered LINEAR 5 speaker separately to extend your warran-ty to fi ve years free of charge! Use the convenient online registration option at www.hkaudio.com. If you are unable to register online, please fi ll out the enclosed warranty card, ensuring all information is legible and complete, and mail or fax it to us. The registration is only valid if the warranty registration card is fi lled out and returned to HK Audio or the device is registered via Internet within 30 days of the date of purchase. We are also interested in learning where and by whom our devices are used. This information will help us design future products. Your data are of course protected by German privacy laws.Thank you! HK AUDIO Technischer ServicePostfach 150966959 St. Wendel, GermanyFax: [phone]

Caution: Risk of electric shock! Do not open! Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.220-240 V~ 50-60 Hz 3 A rated currentLeave enough space for proper ventilation! Line Mic Serial No.Gain AInput AThru AGain BInput BThru BMix Out+6 dB 0 dB +6 dB 0 dB PowerMainsGreen = OnRed = Error

1 Gain A/B This knob adjusts the level of Input A / B. 2 Mic/Line (Input A only) If you wish to connect a microphone, set the Line/Mic button to Mic. This boosts Input A‘s sensitivity by 30 dB to optimize its gain structure for mic signals. 3 Input A/B These electronically balanced, combination XLR/ 6.3 mm (1/4") ports accept audio signals. 4 Through A/B This parallel output routes Input A/B’s incoming signal back out. 5 Gain This switch adapts the inputs’ gain levels to match the signal source. You have two options, +4 dBu and L5 System. Select L5 System and set the Gain A and B knobs to the 12 o’clock position (0 dB/ center-notched) to get a perfect match with other LINEAR series components. 6 EQ

Small Venue High Power The switchable EQ (High Power/Small Venue) lets you voice this unit for dif- ferent applications. The High Power fi lter setting voices it for applications demanding maximum performance, range and SPL. Designed for smaller to midsized rooms, the Small Room EQ setting lends the cab great depth and transparency to rival that of big studio monitors.

Monitor Flat/Top This switch optimizes the frequency response of the active L5 112 XA for use as a mid/ high unit or as a monitor (placed on its side). Flat/Top is the linear setting for use as a mid/ high unit with an added subwoofer or as a standalone speaker. When the switch is set to Monitor, the high-frequency driver’s dampening factor is reduced to ensure the speaker cuts through on loud stages. 7 Status LED This dual-color LED serves as a status indicator for the LINEAR 5 active speaker (green = power on, red =limit/error). The LED briefl y fl ashes red to tell you the limiter is responding to signal peaks. Caution! If the Status LED stays red during operation, it is being overloa- ded. Turn down the signal level! If you are not routing a signal in and the Status LED stays red, the system has detected a fault. 8 Power This is the on/o button for the LINEAR 5 active speaker. Its status LED lights up green when it is engaged. Caution! A LINEAR 5 active speaker is automatically on standby as soon as its cord is connected to a mains outlet. These speakers consume about

0.25 watts per hour in standby mode.

9 Mains Input Use the factory-included mains cord to connect this socket to a wall outlet. Note: All LINEAR 5 active speakers are equipped with V-Lock mains sockets. If you use a VOLEX locking mains cord or another optionally available brand with the same design, you can fi x the mains cord in place to prevent accidental disconnection. 10 Mix Out This balanced XLR output routes Inputs A/B’s composite signal out. Use the Gain A knob and the Mic/Line switch to adjust Input A’s signal level and the Gain B knob to adjust Input B’s signal level.LINEAR 5 2.0

2 Connecting Cords Use a microphone cord equipped with XLR connectors or 6.3 mm (1/4") jack plugs to send the signal from the audio source (monitor, line, or a similar output) to the balanced A/B Inputs. If you wish to connect a microphone directly without going into a mixer fi rst, plug it into the balanced Input A. Use a balanced XLR/ 6.3 mm (1/4”) microphone cord to do this. 3 Operating the Speaker

• Ensure the LINEAR 5 active speaker’s Power button is set to o . Caution! Always make sure the local mains voltage matches the voltage specifi ed on the LINEAR 5 active speaker. You may destroy its electronic components if you connect it to the wrong mains voltage.

• Turn the two Gain A and B knobs all the way down, rotating them counter- clockwise as far as they will go.

• Ensure all connected line sources are switched on before powering up. First, switch on the connected mixer and all signal sources connected to it, for example, keyboards, amps, e ects, and so forth. Now make sure the LINEAR 5 active speaker‘s Mic/Line switch is set correctly (standard = Line). Always switch the LINEAR 5 active speaker on last, that is, after you switch on all connected devices, and always switch it o fi rst, that is, before you switch o all connected devices.

• When you press the Power button, the fan will briefl y start up (system check) and stop after about fi ve seconds. The fan is temperature-cont- rolled. It kicks on only at very high volume levels and runs according to the given temperature. The Status LED lights up red during the system check. It will light up green if there is no error and the system is getting mains power.

• Turn the Gain knobs to the 12 o’clock position (0 dB /center-notched). This is the preferred setting if you are using a mixing console to address the LINEAR 5 active speaker. If you connect a CD player or a keyboard directly, twist the Gain knob clockwise. Depending on the input signal level, you may want to turn it all the way to the far right to achieve maximum volume. 4 Settings

• Adjusting Volume Levels with the Gain Knobs Turn these knobs and press the Mic/Line button (Input A only) to adjust the level of incoming line and microphone signals. If you hear distortion or the signal sounds saturated, fi rst check the signal sources and, if possible, reduce the output signal level there. 5 Alignment Using the HK Audio DuoTilt™ 3/7 on the L5 112 FA/ L5115 FA / L5112XA The HK Audio DuoTilt™ 3/7 aligns LINEAR 5 active speakers horizontally to prevent or minimize troublesome ceiling refl ections. The front opening of the HK Audio DuoTilt™ inclines the cabinet 3°, and the rear opening 7°. Without DuoTilt™ (top) and with DuoTilt™. Select the 7° option when setting LINEAR 5 active speakers on fully exten- ded tripods or mounting poles. This angle gets the job done when you want to address fewer listeners standing very near the speakers. If you want to address an audience where more listeners are further away from the spea- kers, opt for the 3° angle on the DuoTilt™.

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7 Technical Specifi cations MODEL L5 112 FA L5 112 XA L5 115 FA Frequency response +/– 3 dB 64 Hz – 18 kHz 100 Hz – 18 kHz 57 Hz – 18 kHz Frequency response –10 dB 57 Hz – 20 kHz 72 Hz – 20 kHz 48 Hz – 20 kHz Axial sensitivity HF, 1W/1m 110 dB full-space, 116 dB half-space 110 dB full-space , 116 dB half-space 110 dB full-space, 116 dB half-space Axial sensitivity LF, 1W/1m 98 dB full-space, 104 dB half-space 98 dB full-space, 104 dB half-space 100 dB full-space, 106 dB half-space Max. SPL@10% THD 127dB half-space 128 dB half-space 128 dB half-space Max. SPL Peak@10% THD 135 dB half-space 136 dB half-space 137 dB half-space Max. SPL Calc. 137 dB half-space 137 dB half-space 138 dB half-space Amp/type Class D bi-amped Class D bi-amped Class D bi-amped Power output 1,000 W 1,000 W 1,000 W Amp to driver 350 W @ 4 Ohms 350 W @ 4 Ohms 350 W @ 4 Ohms Amp to woofer 650 W @ 4 Ohms 650 W @ 4 Ohms 650 W @ 4 Ohms Protective circuits, amp Under-voltage, thermal, short circuit, and over-current protection Under-voltage, thermal, short circuit, and over-current protection Under-voltage, thermal, short circuit, and over-current protection Protective circuits, speakers Subsonic 24 dB/oct. peak limiter Subsonic 24 dB/oct. peak limiter Subsonic 24 dB/oct. peak limiter Power consumption 3 A/230 V nominal pursuant to EN600056 3 A/230 V nominal pursuant to EN600056 3 A/230 V nominal pursuant to EN600056 Input sensitivity +4 dBu @ Gain center-notched/ L5 System Level +4 dBu @ Gain center-notched/ L5 System Level +4 dBu @ Gain center-notched/ L5 System Level Audio ports 2x XLR In, 2x XLR-Thru, 1x XLR Mix Out 2x XLR In, 2x XLR-Thru, 1x XLR Mix Out 2x XLR In, 2x XLR-Thru, 1x XLR Mix Out Mains connector 1x IEC socket with V-Lock cord retainer 1x IEC socket with V-Lock cord retainer 1x IEC socket with V-Lock cord retainer Bass woofer 1x 12" with 2.5" voice coil (4 Ohms) 1x 12" with 2.5" voice coil (4 Ohms) 1x 15" with 3" voice coil (4 Ohms) HF driver 1" with 1.75" voice coil (16 Ohms) 1" with 1.75" voice coil (16 Ohms) 1" with 1.75" voice coil (16 Ohms) Horn directivity 60°–90° (asy.) x 55° CD horn, rotatable 60° x 40° CD horn, rotatable 60°–90° (asy.) x 55° CD horn, rotatable X-over frequency 1.65 kHz, 24 dB/oct. active 1.65 kHz, 24 dB/oct. active 1.65 kHz, 24 dB/oct. active Pole mount DuoTilt™ 3/7 DuoTilt™ 3/7 DuoTilt™ 3/7 Rigging/ pick points 3x M8 3x M8 3x M8 Grips 2, integrated 2, integrated 2, integrated Optional accessories Protective cover, TB-1, AP-8, TiltUnit Protective cover, AP-8, TiltUnit Protective cover, TB-1, AP-8, TiltUnit Housing Hybrid (birch multiplex / MDF) Hybrid (birch multiplex / MDF) Hybrid (birch multiplex / MDF) Front grille 2 mm metal grille backed with black acoustic foam 2 mm metal grille backed with black acoustic foam 2 mm metal grille backed with black acoustic foam Finish Acrylic enamel, black Acrylic enamel, black Acrylic enamel, black Dimensions (WxHxD) 37 x 66.8 x 36.5 cm 37 x 66.8 x 30 cm 44.9 x 70.8 x 45 cm 14-9/16 x 26-19/64 x 14-3/8" 14-9/16 x 26-19/64 x 11-13/16" 17-43/64 x 27-7/8 x 17-23/32" Weight 23.9 kg / 52.7 lbs. 21.1 kg / 46.5 lbs. 30.7 kg / 67.7 lbs.

Caution: Risk of electric shock! Do not open! Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.220-240 V~ 50-60 Hz 3 A rated currentLeave enough space for proper ventilation! Line Mic Serial No.Gain AInput AThru AGain BInput BThru BMix Out+6 dB 0 dB +6 dB 0 dB PowerMainsGreen = OnRed = Error

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Caution: Risk of electric shock! Do not open! Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.220-240 V~ 50-60 Hz 3 A rated currentLeave enough space for proper ventilation! Line Mic Serial No.Gain AInput AThru AGain BInput BThru BMix Out+6 dB 0 dB +6 dB 0 dB PowerMainsGreen = OnRed = Error

Line OutMid/HighInput

Caution: Risk of electric shock! Do not open! Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.220-240 V~ 50-60 Hz 3 A rated currentLeave enough space for proper ventilation! Line Mic Serial No.Gain AInput AThru AGain BInput BThru BMix Out+6 dB 0 dB +6 dB 0 dB PowerMainsGreen = OnRed = Error

Line OutMid/HighInput

Caution: Risk of electric shock! Do not open! Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.220-240 V~ 50-60 Hz 3 A rated currentLeave enough space for proper ventilation! Line Mic Serial No.Gain AInput AThru AGain BInput BThru BMix Out+6 dB 0 dB +6 dB 0 dB PowerMainsGreen = OnRed = Error

Line OutMid/HighInput

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