Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 ...............................................................
Page 4 - READ THIS FIRST; EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
Page 4 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 1. READ THIS FIRST 1.1 EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY This document confirms that the range of products of Eastern Acoustic Works bearing the CE label meet all the requirements in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC laid down by the Member States Council...
Page 6 - Computer Requirements; Graphical representations of the array and the venue; COVERAGE; Horizontal Coverage and Side-Fill Arrays
Page 6 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 4. KF730 ARRAY DESIGN 4.1 KF730 WIZARD Use the KF730 Wizard for designing KF730 arrays. It can be found in the Downloads/Software section of the EAW website (www.eaw.com). The Wizard’s primary function is to determine the configuration that wi...
Page 7 - KF730 Series as Side-fill Arrays; STACKING; Considerations
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 7 of 28 The horizontal pattern also features “soft shoulders” that provide consistent frequency response to well beyond the nominal -6 dB points. These soft shoulders can provide up to 150° of “usable” horizontal coverage, albeit at somewhat reduced l...
Page 8 - Subwoofers; Signal Delay on Subwoofers
Page 8 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL When flown as part of a KF730 array, the SB730s should be the uppermost enclosures in the array. In this application, the SB730s are suspended flat-fronted, with the KF730s suspended below in the curvature determined by the KF730 Wizard. When ...
Page 9 - OPERATION; DESIGN; Do not under any circumstances use
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’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 operates. 2. How to electronically configure it for a specific task. 5.2 ENGINEERING DESIGN How a KF730 Array works: D...
Page 10 - AMPLIFIER GAIN SETTINGS; Measurements; SmaartLive; AMPLIFIER POWER REQUIREMENTS; Ratings
Page 10 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.4.1 Factory Signal Processing Settings The signal processing adjustments determined by EAW for the KF730 Series Array should be fully implemented “as is.” These settings are determined from extensive measurements in typical venues as well a...
Page 11 - Selecting an Appropriate Amplifier Size
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 11 of 28 The following tables list the rms voltage limits for the KF730 and SB730. Because of their higher impedance design, multiple KF730s and SB730s can be powered from single amplifier channels. NOTE: The rms Voltage Limit listed for each sub-syst...
Page 12 - CONNECTIONS; Input
Page 12 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.7.3 Selecting an Appropriate Amplifier Size Rule Of Thumb If a KF730 Line Array is used for professionally operated concert applications, a rule of thumb can be applied. Where the full output capabilities of the loudspeakers may be needed t...
Page 13 - Using the
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 13 of 28 5.8.2 SB730 Connections There are three Neutrik NL4MP and one NL8MP connectors on the rear of each SB730. The connectors mate, respectively, with Neutrik NL4FC and NL8FC in-line cable connectors. SUB INPUT/OUTPUT NL4MP (each of two) PIN 1- SB...
Page 14 - Maximum Cable Length; LOOP THRU
Page 14 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.8.4 KF730P Input Connections There are two 4-terminal barrier strip connectors on the rear of each KF730P. The connectors are wired in parallel so that the second connector can be used to loop LF and MF/HF signals to additional KF730s. The ...
Page 15 - The procedures to suspend and ground-stack KF730s and SB730s are; WARNINGS
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 15 of 28 6. RIGGING KF730 Series arrays are intended to be suspended or ground-stacked. This chapter details how to physically configure KF730 Series arrays. The following are the recommended methods for most situations. Specific situations may requir...
Page 16 - One motor may be easier to deploy than two.; ATTACHING ENCLOSURES TO THE FLY-BAR
Page 16 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 - q...
Page 17 - Upper
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 17 of 28 6.4.3 Quick Release Pins Each KF730 is supplied with six 1.5 inch Quick Release Pins. Four are used for attaching enclosures together or to the Fly-Bar. Two are used as locking pins for the rear Hinges. See “Locking Pins” Section 6.4.5. Each ...
Page 18 - KF730 FLY-BAR HINGE TUBE HOLES; Pins
Page 18 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL KF730 FLY-BAR HINGE TUBE HOLES DANGER: Each Hinge Tube on the Fly-Bar has two Quick Release Pin holes. When suspending KF730 or SB730s from the Fly-Bar, always use the upper hole for attaching the enclosure Hinges. The lower hole is not load-...
Page 19 - INITIAL RIGGING PREPARATION; Pallet
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’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 KF730s face down. Routing on the underside of the pallet allows stacking loaded pallets two high. Except for the first enclosure attached to the Fly-...
Page 20 - SUSPENSION PROCEDURES; IMPORTANT NOTE: Always suspend all SB730s over the KF730s.; Attaching a KF730 or SB730 to the Fly-Bar; Hinge Tubes to the front of the loudspeakers.
Page 20 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 6.7 SUSPENSION PROCEDURES The basic procedure for suspending KF730s and SB730s or a combination of both is similar. What varies is how different pallets affect handling of the enclosures when being suspended. In all cases, it is recommended t...
Page 21 - Attaching SB730s to SB730s Already Suspended; NOTE: SB730s should always be flown tight-packed to each other.; Attaching a KF730 to an SB730 Already Suspended; the suspended SB730.
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 21 of 28 6.7.4 Attaching SB730s to SB730s Already Suspended NOTE: SB730s should always be flown tight-packed to each other. 1. Move an SB730 Pallet so its SB730 is positioned under the bottom SB730 of the array. 2. Remove the four Quick Release Pins f...
Page 22 - height for the next step.; Setting the Tilt Angle for the Entire Array; Array Tab; GROUND STACKING PROCEDURES; top, this being the normal orientation for suspension.
Page 22 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 5. Attach each Hinge to the Hinge Tube by inserting a Quick Release Pin (removed in Step 2) through both. 6. Insert a Quick Release Pin (removed in step 2) into each of the enclosure’s rear Hinge Tubes as a locking pin. See “Locking Pins” Sec...
Page 23 - Stacking Additional Enclosures (SB730 as the base); the top, this being the normal orientation for suspension.; Stacking With the Fly-Bar as the Base
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 23 of 28 6.8.2 Stacking Additional Enclosures (SB730 as the base) CAUTION: When attaching Hinges to Hinge Tubes in step 5 for an SB730, position the SB730 so it lies flat on the SB730 below it. In step 5 for a KF730, use the correct holes as determine...
Page 25 - EAW
RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL Page 25 of 28 7. CONTACTING EAW We have tried to answer any questions you may have about the KF730 and SB730 in this manual and in the KF730 Wizard Help file. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can contact us in s...
Page 26 - SERVICE; Input panel, Internal Components and Wiring
Page 26 of 28 RD0169 (A) KF730 & SB730 OWNER’S MANUAL 8. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 GENERAL SERVICE For any faults that cannot be field-repaired as noted below, contact the EAW Service Department listed in Chapter 7 to determine the appropriate action. This applies to both warranty and non-warr...
