behringer K3000FX Ultratone Ultra-Flexible 300-180-90-45-Watt 4-3-Channel PA System Keyboard Amplifier User Guide

Quick Start Guide

ULTRATONE
K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX
Ultra-Flexible 300/180/90/45-Watt 4/3-Channel PA System / Keyboard Amplifier with FX and FBQ Feedback Detection

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installations or modifications 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 a 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 one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the 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 a 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 bookcase or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as light 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 on 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.

ULTRASONE K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX Hook-up

Step 2: Controls
Example of a setup using the ULTRASONE

Live setup

ULTRATONE K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX Controls

Step 2: Controls

1. The LEVEL controls adjust the signal level of channels 1 – 4 (K900FX and K450FX: channels 1 – 3).
2. The four FX controls adjust the channel 1 – 4 signal level at the input of the integrated effects processor (K900FX and K450FX: three controls for channels 1 – 3).
3. The channel 4 signal (K3000FX and K1800FX only) is normally routed just to the PHONES output without effects. This way you can practice without being heard, or you can connect a metronome that you need on headphones but not on speakers. By pressing the TO MAIN button the signal will be additionally routed to the speakers without effects.
4. By pressing the TO LINE OUT button the channel 4 signal will be additionally routed to the LINE OUT output without effects (K3000FX and K1800FX only). If you press both the TO MAIN and TO LINE button, channel 4 will be equal to channels 1 – 3. The signal will be routed to the speakers and the LINE OUT output including effects.
5. The ULTRASONE is equipped with a 7-band graphic equalizer (K900FX and K450FX: 5-band graphic equalizer). Use the EQ to adapt the sound to the room acoustics.
6. Press the FBQ switch to activate the FBQ Feedback Detection System. The frequencies causing feedback are shown by the brightly lit fader LEDs. Simply lower the level of the respective frequency range until feedback disappears and the LED goes out.
7. The FX display shows the currently selected preset. The SIG LED lights up when the effects processor receives an input signal. When the CLIP LED lights up please reduce the effects input signal by using the respective FX control(s) (2).
8. Turn the FX control to select effects preset (preset number starts flashing). Push the control briefly to confirm your selection.
9. The LEVEL control in the master section is used to adjust the main output volume.
10. Turn the FX RET control to add the effect signal to the main mix.
11. Pressing the SHAPE button will add the Shape effect to the main signal. The Shape function on your ULTRASONE provides a revolutionary type of filter that you can use to modify your keyboard sound (K3000FX and K1800FX only).
12. Use the PHONES jack to plug in your headphones.
13. The PHONE LEVEL control adjusts the headphone’s output level (K3000FX and K1800FX only).
14. Use the POWER switch to switch the ULTRASONE on or off. You should always make sure that the POWER switch is in the “Off” position when initially connecting the unit to the mains.
15. MAINS CONNECTION. Use the power cord supplied with the unit to connect it to the mains.
16. FUSE HOLDER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Before connecting the unit to the mains, make sure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage. A blown fuse should only be replaced by a fuse of the same type and rating. For some units, the fuse holder can be switched to one of two positions, i.e. 230 V and 120 V. When operating the unit outside Europe at 120 V, a higher fuse rating is required.
17. The GROUND LIFT switch disconnects (switch pressed) the ground connection at the LINE OUT output to effectively eliminate hum noise resulting from ground loops  (K3000FX and K1800FX only).
18. Use the balanced LINE OUT XLR connectors to feed the audio signal from your ULTRASONE to a mixing console (K3000FX and K1800FX only). The LINE OUT signal is post-EQ.
19. These are the LINE OUT outputs on 1/4″ TS connectors (K900FX and K450FX: one 1/4″ TS connector). Both XLR and 1/4″ TS LINE OUT connectors can be used simultaneously.
20. For stereo operation, the ULTRASONE features a STEREO LINK facility. You can connect the OUT of the ULTRASONE to the LINK IN of another keyboard amp that serves as a slave to achieve true stereo sound. When using the ULTRASONE as a slave, connect the LINK OUT of the master amp to the IN (K3000FX and K1800FX only).
21. The SUB OUT connector provides the line-level mono subwoofer signal for connection to the input of a power amp or active subwoofer.
22. Connect your footswitch to the FOOT SW jack, so as to activate/deactivate the effects processor.
23. Use the CD IN connectors to connect the output of your CD player, tape deck, or MP3 Player. This way you can play along to music or keyboard tutorial CDs.
24. These are the LINE inputs for channels 1-4 (K3000FX/K1800FX) / channels 1-3 (K900FX/ K450FX) on ¼” TS connectors. For mono input signals please use the L  (MONO) connector.
25. Channel 1 is equipped with an additional XLR MIC input. Due to internal +15 V phantom power, you can even use condenser microphones. Both XLR and 1/4″ TS  connectors can be used simultaneously. In this case, the LEVEL control of channel 1 adjusts both the level of the LINE and MIC signal.

Audio Inputs

Line In 1 – 4| ¼” TS connector
Input impedance| approx. 30 kΩ balanced
Stereo Link In| ¼” TS connector
Input impedance| approx. 20 kΩ unbalanced
CD In| RCA connector
Input impedance| approx. 20 kΩ unbalanced
Mic In 1| XLR connector
Input impedance| approx. 2 kΩ balanced
Audio Outputs
Headphones connector| ¼” TRS connector
Line Out| ¼” TS and XLR connector
Output impedance| ¼” TS connector: approx.150 Ω unbalanced
Stereo Link Out| ¼” TS connector
Output impedance| approx. 150 Ω unbalanced
Sub Out| ¼” TS connector
Output impedance| approx. 150 Ω unbalanced
Equalizer
Type| Graphic EQ with FBQ Feedback Detection
Frequency range| 63 Hz / 160 Hz / 400 Hz / 1 kHz / 2.5 kHz / 6.3 kHz / 12 kHz
Bandwidth| 2/3-oct.
Control range| +12 to -12 dB
Digital Effects Processor
Converters| 24-bit sigma-delta, 64/128-times oversampling
Sampling rate| 40 kHz
System Specifications| |
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Power amp output| 300 Watts| 180 Watts| 90 Watts| 45 Watts
Loudspeaker|
Type| 15” Bugera woofer and custom-made 1” driver| 12” Bugera woofer and custom-made 1” driver| 12” Bugera woofer and| 10” Bugera speaker
Input impedance| 4 Ω
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Power Supply
Mains Voltage
USA/Canada| 120 V~, 60 Hz
U.K./Australia| 230 V~, 50 Hz
Europe| 230 V~, 50 Hz
China/Korea| 220 V~, 50 Hz
Japan| 100 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
General export model| 120/230 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption| approx. 350 Watts| approx. 290 Watts| approx. 150 Watts| approx. 75 Watts
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Fuse| 100 – 120 V~: 6.3 AH 250 V| 100 – 120 V~: 6.3 AH 250 V| 100 – 120 V~: 3.15 AH 250 V| 100 – 120 V~: 2.5 AH 250 V
Mains connection| Standard IEC receptacle
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions| approx. 20 7/8 x 23 1/2 x 16″approx. 530 x 597 x 406 mm| approx. 16 7/8 x 19 3/8 x 11 3/4″approx. 429 x 492 x 299 mm| approx. 16 7/8 x 19 3/8 x 11 3/4″ approx. 429 x 492 x 299 mm| approx. 16 1/2 x 17 3/8 x 11 3/4″approx. 419 x 441 x 299 mm
Weight| approx. 70.10 lbs / 31.8 kg| approx. 42.32 lbs / 19.2 kg| approx. 39.90 lbs / 18.1 kg| approx. 34.83 lbs / 15.8 kg

Other important information

1. Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
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 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Behringer

ULTRASONE K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address:  122 E. 42nd St.1, 8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States
Email Address: legal@musictribe.com

ULTRASONE K3000FX/K1800FX/K900FX/K450FX
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. Suppose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. In that case, 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.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive
2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU, and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
The full text of the EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4CL London EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom
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