KLING FREITAG IPX Series Compact 2,400/1,200 Watt 2 Channel DSP Controlled Power Amplifier User Guide

KLING FREITAG IPX Series Compact 2,400/1,200 Watt 2 Channel DSP Controlled Power Amplifier User Guide

K &F IPX Series
Compact 2,400/1,200 Watt 2-Channel DSP Controlled Power Amplifier

Important Safety Instructions

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified 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 important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. 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 obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing 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.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.

18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.

19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.

21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support# warranty.

Introduction

K&F IPX Series amplifiers provide exceptionally high power density and powerful integrated DSP features, making them suitable for a broad range of installed and touring sound applications. All K&F IPX Series amplifiers feature both analog and AES3 inputs with link outputs; input mixing; comprehensive DSP functions (crossover, parametric EQ, delay and limiter control); network control via Ethernet on shielded Cat-5 cable or using suitable WiFi access point; IPX Controller software and iPad native app; comprehensive front-panel display and dedicated mute buttons; and both binding post and Neutrik speakON output connectors.

The information contained in this Quick Start Guide is sufficient for proper installation of K&F IPX Series amplifiers, and for configuration of settings in typical applications. Please refer to the full Operation Manual for detailed information on maintenance, cooling requirements, warranty, and configuration for complex installations.

Except as specifically noted, all features, values and connections are identical for the K&F IPX 1200 and K&F IPX 2400.

Unpacking and visual checks
Every K&F amplifier is carefully tested and inspected before leaving the factory
and should arrive in perfect condition. If any damage is discovered, please notify the shipping carrier immediately.

Save the packing materials for the carrier’s inspection and for any future shipping.

Installation

K &F IPX 1200 – Depth is 336 mm (13.2″) rack ear to back panel. Weight is approximately 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs). Rear support brackets are included and use is recommended in all applications.

K &F IPX 2400 – Depth is 423 mm (16.7″) rack ear to back panel. Weight is approximately 7 kg (15.4 lbs). Rear support brackets are included and use is recommended in all applications.

Cooling
Please ensure that there is sufficient space in the front and the rear of each amplifier to allow for a free flow of air. No doors or covers should be mounted either in the front or rear of the amplifiers. Amplifiers may be stacked directly on top of each other with no spacing, though some spacing may enable more convenient installation of rear cabling.
Operating voltage
All K&F IPX Series amplifiers have a universal power supply that operates on mains from 100 – 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz. The IEC receptacle on the rear panel accepts the supplied IEC cord which terminates in a connector appropriate for the country of sale. When AC power is connected, the amplifier goes into standby (red indication on standby LED). The amplifier may be turned on by pressing the front power button or remotely using the IPX Controller software.
Grounding
Signal ground is floating via a resistor to chassis, and therefore grounding is automatic. For safety reasons, never disconnect the earth (ground) pin on the AC power cord. Use balanced input connections to avoid hum and interference

Front Panel

The following indicators and controls are available on the front panel:

1. MENU – Selects MENU mode and confirms a given preset name.

2. BACK – Moves backward through menu layers in MENU mode.

3. MUTE – Mutes corresponding channel as indicated.

4. SIG – Illuminates green when signal is present. Illuminates red when signal is clipping (pre input mixer)

5. POWER – Indicates STANDBY (red)

6. LIM (limit) – Illuminates when the amplifier limits the signal. Limiting is engaged when the channel:

   • Reaches the selected voltage limit
   • Mains voltage cannot maintain full rail voltage

7. ADJUST/SET (Rotary Encoder) – Rotation moves through the menu and adjusts the currently selected parameter when in setup mode. Pressing down on the knob selects a given parameter or advances further into the menu.
   In operating mode, rotation of the ADJUST/SET encoder adjusts output gain (outputs ganged).

8. BACKLIT DISPLAY
   In operating mode, the display shows the following values and status indicators:

   • Level – Horizontal VU meters for each channel
   • Device name and Preset name
     In setup mode, the display shows currently selected menu locations and parameters. For more information on DSP setup procedures, please refer to the Operation Manual.
     Rear Panel
     
     The following connectors are available on the rear panel:

9. ANALOG INPUTS and LINK – female XLR input connectors provided for each channel, with nale XLR link output connectors.

10. AES3 INPUT and LINK – AES3 digital inputs are on an female XLR connector with a link output on an male XLR connector.

11. NETWORK (Ethernet) – An RJ45 jack is supplied for connection to an Ethernet network for external control and monitoring, either by a direct wired connection or via an external WiFi router to an iPad or tablet. LEDs below the connector indicate valid network connection (LINK) and network activity (ACT).

12.   speak ON OUTPUT CONNECTORS – Both channel outputs are available on a four-pole connector at the left; either channel 1 or both channels 1 and 2 may be connected. Only channel 2 is available on the connector to the right.

13. BINDING POST CONNECTORS – Connectors for channel 1 and channel 2.

14. AC LINE INPUT – A locking IEC receptacle accepts the AC line input, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 100 V – 240 V. Use an IEC cable with the proper connector for country of use.

Input connections

Analog Inputs
Analog inputs are available on two standard female XLR latching connectors.
The inputs are electronically balanced. The impedance is 20 kΩ, and the inputs can accept a maximum input level of +26 dBu.
Polarity is as follows:
Pin 1 = screen (shield), pin 2 = positive (+), pin 3 = negative (-).

Balanced use with XLR connectors

input

1. = ground/shield
2. = hot (+ve)
3. = cold (-ve)

output
For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged

Analog Links
Two latching male XLR connectors are adjacent to the analog input connectors and are paralleled to the input connectors to provide an unprocessed analog loop-through to feed additional K&F IPX Series units or other equipment.
AES3 Inputs
A latching female XLR connector accepts an AES3 digital audio signal. Input impedance is 110 Ω. (Ensure that 110 Ω digital audio cables are used; standard XLR microphone cables are rarely suitable for reliable digital audio transmission.) AES3 is a stereo digital format, and therefore both inputs are fed via a single connector. Selection of the analog or digital inputs is made via the front panel display or IPX Controller software.
AES3 Link
A latching male XLR connector is fitted adjacent to the AES3 input connector.
This is an active link which sends an unprocessed AES3 loop-thru to feed additional K&F IPX units. The design requires no termination load when the unit is the last connected.

Output connections

Two types of power output connections are available on K&F IPX Series amplifiers: Neutrik speakON and binding post. The two types are connected in parallel. Loudspeakers may be connected to both at the same time, but this is generally not recommended as total impedance may be too low.
Binding Posts
Power outputs for loudspeaker connection are available on two fully enclosed binding posts. Observe signal polarity as indicated.
speak ON Connectors
Outputs for both channel 1 and channel 2 are available on a four-pole speakON connector to the left. The two-pole speakON to the right connect to output 2 only (see Fig. 1 below). See the amplifier’s back panel for information about the available pin outs for speakON connection.

Channel 1 and 2

CAUTION! Whe n connecting wiring to Speaker Terminals, the installation shall be made by an instructed person or ready-made leads or cords shall be used.
Bridge Mode
The K&F IPX Series employs an inherently bridged Class D output topology.
CAUTION! Under no circumstances should the K &F IPX Amplifier be bridged, this may cause undesired operating performance.

DSP configuration

Default configuration
K&F IPX Series amplifiers are shipped with default DSP settings that allow
immediate use in many common applications with no need for further DSP
configuration. The default mode is suited for use with the stereo program into
full range loudspeakers.
The default signal routing and parameter settings are as follows:

• Analog 1 and AES1: Routed to Ch. 1

• Analog 2 and AES 2 : Routed to Ch. 2

• AES3 to analog failover: OFF

• Mode: Stereo

• Input levels: 0 dB

• Input EQ: Flat

• Output levels: 0 dB

• Output Mute: Muted
  Output EQ: Flat

• Delay: Off

• Crossover: Of

Signal flow block diagram
The block diagram below (Fig. 2) shows the signal flow from inputs to outputs

Front panel configuration
Input mixing and routing, as well as all DSP parameters, may be configured using the Menu and Back buttons and the Adjust/Set rotary encoder (see Fig. 3 below):

IPX Controller software and network configuration
Software and App Downloads and Installation
For download of the IPX Controller software for Mac and PC, please visit  www .kling-freitag.com. Instructions for installation are available via this link.
The IPX Controller app for iPad Is available from Apple in the App Store.

Network configuration
A network of K&F IPX amplifiers may be configured using standard, off-the- shelf Ethernet router and shielded Cat-5 cabling. If the router is WiFi enabled, the K&F IPX amplifier network will be accessible using an iPad or laptop computer running IPX Controller software.

The K&F IPX network employs a star topology only. Each amplifier must be connected individually to the router.

Network configuration is automatic. Each amplifier is identified by a unique IP address, which is shown in the Global view and the device header panel of IPX Controller.

For more detailed information on network configuration, please refer to the K&F IPX Series Operation Manual.

Input mixing/routing and DSP configuration using IPX Controller
All input mixing /routing functions and DSP configuration parameters are accessible and adjustable using IPX Controller software. The device header panel appears at the top of each configuration window for a selected device. For more detailed information on mixing/routing and DSP adjustment, please refer to the K&F IPX Series Operation Manual.

Global

The Global view shows all devices on the network and accesses the following functions:

• Naming devices (amplifiers) and groups
• Forming groups of devices
• Creating and deleting groups
• Muting amplifiers individually or in groups
• Power On/Off individually or in groups
• Monitoring of output levels
• Devices selected for a group are controlled simultaneously from any of the device UI:s in that group.

Device Header

The device header panel appears at the top of each configuration window for a selected device. The header panel accesses the following functions and information:

• Return to Global
• Power on/off
• Output mute (per channel)
• Device name
• Online/Offline indication
• IP address
• Temperature reading
• Current preset
• Preset store and recall (device or computer)

Input Mixer

The Input Mixer view accesses the following functions:

• Device set-up (stereo or 2-way mode)
• Input mixing
• AES3 to analog failover on/of

**Levels

** The Levels view accesses the following functions:

• Input Mix Bus Levels
• Output levels
• Output limiters
• Linking of inputs and outputs

Input EQ

Input E Q view is selectable per channel. Input EQ accesses the following functions:

• Parametric equalizer (up to 10 bands)
• Output level status
• Input delay (up to 2 sec)

Output EQ

Output EQ view is selectable per channel. The Output EQ view accesses the following functions:

• Parametric equalizer (up to 10 bands)
• Output level status
• Output delay (up to 2 sec)

**Crossover (X-Over)

** The Crossover view accesses the following functions for each output:

• High pass filter
• High pass filter type
• High pass filter cutoff frequency
• Low pass filter
• Low pass filter type
• Low pass filter cutoff frequency
• Output level and limiter status

Specifications

| K&F IPX 1200| K&F IPX 2400
---|---|---
Maximum Output Power*
2 Ω per channel, stereo| 500 W| 800 W
4 Ω per channel, stereo| 600 W| 1200 W
8 Ω per channel, stereo| 300 W| 600 W
Controls
Front| Power switch DSP section rotary push-encoder Buttons for Menu, Back, Mute (per channel)
System
Number of channels
Output voltage| 70 V peak / 50 Vrms / 36.2 dBu| 100 V peak / 70 Vrms / 39.2 dBu|
Input sensitivity for maximum output voltage| 6 dBu|
Output current| 16 Arms| 20 Arms|
Output circuit type| Class-D|
THD+N| < 0.1%, 20 Hz – 20 kHz @ 1 W< 0.05% @ 1 kHz, 1 dB below clip|
Output noise| -66 dBu, A-weighted| -65 dBu, A-weighted|
Signal-to-noise| > 102 dB> 104 dB|
Channel crosstalk| > 80dB @ 1 kHz|
Frequency response| 10 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1 dB 5 Hz to 40 kHz, -3 dB|
Common mode rejection (CMR)| > 50 dB|
Gain (all DSP controls set to 0 dB)| 30 dB| 33 Db|
Indicators|
Power| Red LED|
Limit, per channel| Red LED|
Signal / mute, per channe| Green/Red LED|
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)|
Display| LCD 128 x 32, white backlit|
Functions| 40 multi-slope parametric equalizers, Adjustable high- and low-pass filters Input and output delays (up to 2 seconds each) Crossover with multiple filter types|
Presets|       Support up to 100 presets|
Connectors| |
Analogue inputs| |
Analogue input impedance| |
Maximum analogue input level| |
Digital inputs| |
Link outputs (analogue)| |
Link output (digital)| |
Speaker outputs| |
Network control| |
Circuit protection

Cooling| Continuously variable speed fan Front-to-back air flo
Amplifier protection| Thermal and DC protection Stable into reactive or mismatched loads
Circuit protection| Controlled start and shutdown behaviour, DC-fault protection
Power Supply, Voltage, (Breaker)| Switch-mode autorange power supply| 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption @ 1/8 rated power| 250 W| 500 W
Standby consumption| < 7 W
Mains connection| Standard IEC receptable
Dimension/Weight
Dimension (H x W x D)| 44 x 483 x 336 mm (1.7 x 19.0 x 13.2″)| 44 x 483 x 423 mm (1.7 x 19.0 x 16.7″)
Weight| 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs| 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs)

*independent of limiters and driver protection circuits

Other important information

Important information

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3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCEINFORMATION

Lab Gruppen
IPX Series

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street,
Las Vegas NV 89118,
United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

IPX Series
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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