JBL KX190 Digital Processor User Manual

JBL KX190 Digital Processor

Important Safety Instructions

• The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owners manual.
• These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not at­tempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturers warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
• WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.
• The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
• GREEN & YELLOW – Earth BLUE – Neutral BROWN – Live
• As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appli­ance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.
• The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked Nor coloured black.
• The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked Lor coloured red.
• This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.
  WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it  is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.
• WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION  READ THE FOLLOWING:  KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS  HEED ALL WARNINGS  FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS
  CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
• DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
• DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPA RATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
• UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grouno ing-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 third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or  table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the AP:\ apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when \QY moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
  injury from tip-over.
• Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel. Servic­ing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For products provided with  a power switch, the power switch DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.
• MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separa­tion of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
• FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.
• MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent.
• If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSNUL-certified power cord shall be used for this supply.

Section 1 – Introductions

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KX190 is a professional-grade digital processor designed for karaoke applications and provides a full set of audio processing for enhancing or fine-tuning music and voice. KX190 is equipped with three 6.5mm connectors for microphone input, two groups of RCA connectors and an optical connector for music input, and one pair of RCA connectors for recording out. It supports storage and recall of up to 10 presets and manual or auto control of Dance or Sing mode.

Echo, Reverb and Effect
KX190 offers five reverb effects: Room, Small Hall, Large Hall, Vocal and Custom.

In Custom effect mode, users are allowed to adjust the following parameters: Ear­ly Reflections Volume, Early Reflections Delay, Early Reflections HF Damping, Later Reflections Volume, Later Reflections Delay, Later Reflections HD Damp­ing, Reverb Space, Reverb Density, Reverb HF Damping, etc.
Among all the parameters, the HF damping will affect the color of the sound, the higher its coefficient, the more presence of high frequency you will get.

Dance and Sing Mode
KX190 provides two operation modes Dance and Sing, which can be engaged automatically or manually. Under Auto control, detection of any active microphone input will automatically switch the system to the Sing mode from the Dance mode. The two modes can also be selected manually through its graphic user interface.
Users are allowed to create unique Dance and Sing mode by adjusting parame­ters of Music, Main Out, Surround, Center and Sub.

Control Methods
KX190 can be fine-tuned through the tailor-designed graphic user interface or quick set up using the front panel controls. Connection with a VOD system can be realized through IR.

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• Two groups of microphone inputs
• 15-band PEQ and compressor for each Mic Input
• Three levels of Feedback Inhibition for each Mic Input
• Independent control of Echo and Reverberation
• Two pairs of RCA interfaces, one pair (EXT) is a large dynamic signal input interface,and one fiber interface can be used for music input.
• 15-band PEQ for Music Input
• Three levels of Excitement for Music Input
• Six output channels: Right, Left, Centre, Sub, Surround Right and Surround Left.
• 10-band PEQ for Right and Left Outputs
• 7-band PEQ for Surround and Centre Outputs
• 5-band PEQ for Subwoofer Output
• Compressor provided for each output channel
• Two independent REC channels can be paired into stereo
• Authority control for front panel controls
• Up to 10 presets can be saved
• Dance or Sing mode of each microphone input channel can be switched manually or automatically
• Input signal, startup volume and maximum volume are saved and called according to the mode
• Preset the frequency response compensation curves for some commonly used speakers
• Support USB firmware upgrade

UNPACKING

Please unpack and inspect your processor for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transportation company immediately. Only you can initiate a claim for shipping damage. Save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shippers inspection.
NOTE: Please save all packing materials for future transportation use. Nev­LU er ship the unit without the factory pack.

PACCINA LISP

• 1 x J BL KX190 Digital Processor
• 1 x Power Cord
• 1 x User Manual

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

1. LCD Display: displays the initial settings after boosting or parameters when any control is used.
2. IR: accepts IR signal sent through an IR remote or transmitter.
3. USB Interface: Type-8 USB connector. Connects to a PC for GUI operation.
4. Menu Buttons: includes six parameter buttons (EFFECT, MIC, MUSIC, SYSTEM, RECALL & SAVE) and two navigation buttons (UP/ESC & DOWN).
   • EFFECT: press this key to access or edit various parameters of the Effect Input EQ, Echo and Reverb.
   • MIC: press to visit or edit parameters of Mic 1, Mic 2 and Mic 3.
   • MUSIC: press this key to access or edit various parameters of MUSIC
   • INPUT and MUSIC OUTPUT
   • SYSTEM: press this button to access or edit the startup mode, speaker presets, data saving methods, music Excite, microphone feedback suppression, keyboard control and access permissions, etc.
   • RECALL: press to recall data from a preset.
   • SAVE: press to save data to a preset.
   • UP/ESC: Short-press will navigate to the previous parameter or escape to the last screen. Long-press will navigate to the homescreen.
   • DOWN: press to navigate to the next parameter.
5. EFFECT/ ADJUST/SELECT: this knob can be used for Effect Volume adjustment, unlocking the homescreen and parameter editing.
   • To adjust Effect Volume: when the LCD shows the homescreen, rotate the knob to adjust the EFFECT volume.
   • To unlock the LCD homescreen: when the LCD is locked, press and rotate the knob to enter the 4-digit password and then press to confirm.
   • To edit paramters: when the LCD is unlocked and any menu button (4) is pressed, short-press the knob to enter into the next level menu or parameter. Short-press the knob to select a parameter. The selected parameter will flash. Rotate the knob to edit the value.
6. MIC: rotate the knob to adjust microphone volume.
7.  MUSIC: rotate the knob to adjust music volume.

Rear Panel

1. MIC 1 & MIC 2: accepts 1 /4″(6.35mm) microphone jack plug. A seperate  gain control is provided for each input.
2. MIC 3: accepts 1 /4″(6.35mm) microphone jack plug. A gain control is provid – ed.
3. OPTICAL: accepts digital signal input.
4. EXT (Large Dynamic Range Signal Input) : It adopts a pair of RCA interf­ aces for connecting analog signals.
5. VOD: A pair of RCA connectors. Accepts analog input signal.
6. REC: A pair of RCA connectors. Connects to an audio recorder for karaoke  recording.
7. OUTPUT CHANNELS: include Right, Left, Center, Sub, Surround Right and Surround Left output. All uses unbalanced XLR connectors to connect to professional amplifiers or powered speakers.
8. VENTILATION OUTLET: For cooling-air ventilation. Do not block!
9. POWER SWITCH: Press to turn on or off the device.
10. POWER INLET: Accepts AC power using the power cable provided. Power requirement: -220VAC 50Hz.

Section 2 – System Connection

SYSTEM CONNECTION
Please refer to the Typical Connection below to set up your audio system.

Typical Connection

NOTE:

1. Please ensure all the device are disconnected from power before connection.
2. Please ensure all the volume controls of each device are turned completed down.
3. Please always follow “Last On, First Off” while handling amplifiers or powered speakers.

Section 3 – Menu Structure

MENU STRUCTURE

Note

1. The options marked with”*” in the menu structure are as follows:
   • The startup mode option “AUTO” indicates that when the user sets the startup mode to “AUTO”, the current mode of the device before shutdown will be used as the mode for the next startup.
   • The “00” option for speaker presets indicates that the device currently has no speaker presets.
2. Press and hold the [RECALL]+[SAVE] keys simultaneously, then turn on the power switch on the back of the device. The device will automatically restore to factory Settings, and at the same time, the “waiting factory restore” prompt will be displayed on the screen. After the restoration is completed, it will automatically enter the main page.

CAUTION
After performing the operation to restore the factory Settings, the data saved by the user will be lost

Section 4: Infrared Remote Control Codes/Installation 

INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL CODES
IRDA: based on standard IRDA protocal
User code: DB

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installing the KX190 in a Rack

1. Install four screws that are to be used for mounting on the cabinet
2. Tighten screws to secure the mounting bracket into the rack

Section 5: Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

To get more information about this product or to download its control software, please go to www.jblpro.com

Section 7: Service

SERVISS

• PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS
• Contact the JBL Professional Distributor in your area.
• A complete list of JBL Professional international distributors is available at www.jblpro.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• 400 166 7806
• Monday Friday
• 9:00am 6:00pm
• WEBSITE  www.jblpro.com

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register your product online at www.jblpro.com/registration

Section 6: Warranty

WARRANTN INFARIIATIAN
The JBL Limited Warranty on KX190 Digital Processor is in effect for one (1) years from the date of the first consumer purchase.