The Components Of The Elements System; The E 435 Mid/ High Unit; The Ea 600 Amp - HK Audio elements E 435 Manuel D'utilisation

Elements 1.1
1 The Components of the
ELEMENTS System
Figure: ELEMENTS' components: EA 600, E 435,
E 110 Sub A, E 110 Sub, EP 1, EF 45

1.1 The E 435 Mid/ High Unit

The E 435 mid/ high unit is loaded with four 3.5"
high-performance speakers developed
specifically for ELEMENTS. These four
vertically arrayed speakers achieve a
very even pattern of throw, with the
volume, frequency spectrum, and audio
image remaining uniform throughout
the audience area. One column may
comprise up to four mid/ high units,
which are quickly and reliably connected
via E-Connect.

1.2 The EA 600 Amp

Housed in an enclosure that shares the same design
as the mid/ high unit, the EA 600 amp module
delivers 600 watts at 4 ohms. It can drive up to
two passive E 110 Sub subwoofers or one passive
subwoofer with up to two E 435 mid/ high units
or one column with up to four mid/ high units.
The power amp module is
ventilated from the front.
A rotary selector lets you
choose a special EQ setting
to match the number of
connected E 435s and
optimize the frequency
response for a column of that
height.
Connections and Control Features:
1 Mid/ High Filter with four LED indicators
Twist this detented rotary selector to select the
correct EQ setting for one to four connected
E 435 mid/ high units. Set the switch to 2 when
connecting two E 435 mid/ high units; set it to 4
when connecting four mid/ high units. The four LEDs
indicate the selected EQ setting – one LED lights up
to show the EQ setting for one mid/ high unit; two
LEDs light up for the EQ for two mid/ high units, and
so forth.
2 Sensitivity Switch
Use this selector to match the preamp's input gain
to the mixer's output signal level. Engage it to select
either -10 dBu, for example, for unbalanced ¼" jacks
and consumer level devices, or +4 dBu, which is
standard for balanced XLR ports, professional mixers,
and the like.
Our recommendation: Select +4 dB when using a
professional-grade mixer equipped with balanced
outputs. This lets you take advantage of console
faders' full control range and helps prevent
overloads. Opt for -10 dB when using a console with
a lower output level (such as an unbalanced ¼"
output).
Heads up: When using several amps (EA 600 or
E 110 Sub A) to drive the system, be sure to set
all their Sensitivity switches to the same position,
+4 dBu or -10 dBu.
3 Limiter Status LED
This dual-color LED shows the signal's status: green
= signal; red = limiter. The LED lights up red to
indicate signal peaks at high volumes.
Caution! This is not a clip LED. It's okay if it lights
up red briefly every now and then. This tells you that
the RMS limiter has engaged. If the LED always lights
up red at signal peaks and no audio signal is audible,
check the input level at the signal source – this may
indicate a problem at the source.
4 Combination XLR/1/4" jack
This dual-purpose port accepts both XLR and 1/4"
jack plugs. Use a mic cord equipped with XLR
connectors to route the signal from your mixer
(via master left/right, line out, or a similar circuit)
to the balanced inputs. The XLR connectors' pin
Mid/High
4
Filter
3
Select the
2
number of
mid/high units
1
in ONE column
1
Sensitivity
2
+4 dB
-10 dB
3
Green = On
Red = Limit/Error
4
Input
Through
5
assignments must be as follows: 1= ground, 2= +, 3=
-. You may also use a ¼" stereo jack plug to route
signals via balanced circuits. Unbalanced signals can
be patched in via a mono plug.
5 Through Port
This parallel output routes the line signal on to
further EA 600 amps, active E 110 Sub A subwoofers,
or other components such as active monitors,
monitor power amps, and the like via a cord sporting
XLR connectors.
6 Speaker Out
Use this Speakon NL4 port to connect further E 435
or E 110 Sub speaker modules; see section 2.1 for
more on this.
EA 600
Power Amp
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 the AC plug must
be maintained.
Serial No.
Made in Germany
Min. imp.
1
4 Ohms
1 2
600 Watts
2
6
Speaker
Out
7
On
Power
Off
Mains
8