General Information; Connectors And Controls - HK Audio LINEAR 7 L7 110 XA Manuel

LINEAR 7 1.1

1 General Information

Unpacking and Inventorying
When you fi rst unpack your LINEAR 7 speaker cabinet, take a quick
inventory to make sure it comes complete with the manual and Powercon
mains cable.

2 Connectors and Controls

Input
4
1
5
DSP Out
L7 FA/XA models
4
L
1
Input
4
R
1
5
DSP Out
L7 118 Sub A
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1
Input
This XLR/ 1/4" (6.35 mm) combo jack provides a balanced input for analog
signals.
• L7 FA/XA models have one input channel.
• The L7 118 Sub A subwoofer has two separate inputs for the left and right
signals. The two channels are equal and merged post-preamp, so you can
use either one in mono mode.
*MILAN™ implementation/certifi cation was in the works at the time of writing. Visit www.hkaudio.com to get an update.
4
Thru Gain
0 dB
2 3
+6 dB
2
Thru Gain
0 dB
3
2
–6 dB +6 dB
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2
Thru
Use this parallel, balanced XLR output to send the signal routed into the
Input through to other components. This output remains active even when
the electronic components are deactivated. The subwoofer has two of these
ports.
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3
Gain
Use this knob to adjust the input gain for the incoming signal.
• The control range for the FA/XA models sweeps from –∞ (mute) to +6 dB.
• This knob adjusts the gain for both of the L7 118 Sub A's stereo preamp
channels in a range of -6 to +6 dB.
The center-notched 12 o'clock position is 0 dB in both cases.
Heads up: The Gain setting does not aff ect the signal sent to the DSP
Out.
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4
Input/Limiter LED
This LED lights up green to indicate incoming signals and red to indicate
signal peaks. The LED briefl y fl ashes red to tell you the Limiter is
responding to signal peaks. If it stays red, turn down the Gain knob.
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5
DSP Out
Use this XLR port to forward the signal routed into the Input jack or to
forward a digital audio signal streamed* in via Milan™, an AVB-based digital
audio network protocol. The onboard DSP can process both types of signals.
This means the DSP Out can serve as a network interface that lets you
integrate an added powered speaker that is not equipped with Ethernet
ports. You can even use it as an audio interface to send audio signals
streamed* in to the LINEAR 7 speaker on to other speakers, for example, to
powered LINEAR SUB series subwoofers.
In the factory default confi guration, the unprocessed input signal goes
straight to DSP Out it, regardless of the selected preset and the Gain knob
setting.
Thru
6
Ethernet
7
Data
In
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6
Ethernet In /Thru
Use the two Ethercon ports to integrate the speaker into a network. They
accept RJ45 and Ethercon (NE8 MX, NE8 MX6, NE8 MC) plugs. Use the
Ethernet Thru port to forward the network signal.
Always use S/STP or S/FTP cables to shield against electromagnetic
interference. We recommend CAT6 cables. A separate manual explains the
fi ner points of network integration, remote control functions and audio
streaming*.
You will fi nd it on the LINEAR 7 download page at www.hkaudio.com. For a
brief description of the DSP functions, see section
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7
Data
This LED lights up orange when data fl ows through the network connector.
Power
Flat
Auto Sleep 1
On Off
Boost
2
8
Low Cut
3
Preset
4 Remote
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8
Preset.