Behringer Speaker K1800FX User Manual

User’s manual  
Version 1.1 April 2006  
K1800FX  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
FOREWORD  
Dear Customer,  
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3  
Welcome to the team of  
ULTRATONE users and  
thank you very much for  
expressing your confi-  
dence in BEHRINGER  
products by purchasing  
this keyboard amp.  
1.1 Before you get started ................................................. 3  
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................. 3  
1.1.2 Initial operation .................................................... 3  
1.1.3 Online registration .............................................. 4  
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................... 4  
3. WIRINGTIPS .............................................................. 6  
4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS............................................... 6  
5. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 7  
6. WARRANTY ................................................................ 8  
It is one of my most  
pleasant tasks to write  
this letter to you, be-  
cause it is the culmi-  
nation of many months  
of hard work delivered  
by our engineering team  
to reach a very ambitious  
goal: to present you with  
a series of outstanding  
keyboard amplifiers that  
give you maximum flexi-  
bility and performance with their unique sound character and  
broad range of functions.  
1. INTRODUCTION  
The task to design the new ULTRATONE series certainly meant  
a great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing  
on you, the discerning user and musician. It also meant a lot of  
work and night shifts to accomplish this goal. But it was fun, too.  
Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together, and  
what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in  
such a project can be proud of what we’ve achieved.  
Congratulations! The ULTRATONE is a modern, powerful  
keyboard amplifier with the qualities of a complete PA system. It  
combines a whole lot of features, huge power reserves and  
extreme flexibility in one device, and thanks to its comprehensive  
connection and extension options—for example Stereo Link  
facility for true stereo operation and additional Line Out for direct  
connection to a mixing console—you will always be able to  
achieve the best possible performance in every situation.  
It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are  
the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With your  
highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly  
contributed to shaping our company and making it successful. In  
return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as  
excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely  
favorable price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your  
creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.  
1.1 Before you get started  
1.1.1 Shipment  
Your ULTRATONE was carefully packed at the factory, and the  
packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling.  
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the  
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage  
that may have occurred during transit.  
We are often asked how we can produce such high-grade  
devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite  
simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers means  
large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of  
purchase for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit  
back to you? Because we know that your success is our  
success, too!  
If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to  
BEHRINGER. Instead, notify your dealer and the  
shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims  
for damage or replacement may not be honored.  
I would like to thank all people whose help on “Project  
ULTRATONE” has made it all possible. Everybody has made  
very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the  
unit to the many staff members in our company and finally to you,  
the users of BEHRINGER products.  
Always use the original packing carton to prevent  
damage during storage or transport.  
Make sure that no children are left unsupervised  
with the ULTRATONE or its packaging.  
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.  
My friends, it’s been worth the trouble!  
Thank you very much,  
1.1.2 Initial operation  
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling  
and please do not place the ULTRATONE on high temperature  
devices such as radiators etc. to avoid overheating.  
Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same  
type and rating! Please refer to the  
“SPECIFICATIONS” for details.  
The mains connection of the ULTRATONE is made by using the  
enclosed mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all  
of the international safety certification requirements.  
Uli Behringer  
Please make sure that all units have a proper  
ground connection. For your own safety, never  
remove or disable the ground conductor from the  
unit or of the AC power cord.  
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1. INTRODUCTION  
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Pressing the SHAPE button will add the Shape effect to  
1.1.3 Online registration  
the main signal. The Shape function on your ULTRATONE  
provides a revolutionary type of filter that you can use to  
modify your keyboard sound (K3000FX and K1800FX only).  
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment  
conditions of our warranty carefully.  
Use the PHONES jack to plug in your headphones.  
The PHONES LEVEL control adjusts the headphones  
output level (K3000FX and K1800FX only).  
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have  
it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service,  
please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was  
purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in  
your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.  
Corresponding contact information is included in the original  
equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European  
Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please  
contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be  
found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).  
Use the POWER switch to switch the ULTRATONE 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.  
To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main  
cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug  
is easily accessible.  
Please note: Merely switching the unit off does not  
mean that it is fully disconnected from the mains.  
When not using the unit for prolonged periods of  
time, please unplug the unit’s power cord from the  
power outlet.  
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us  
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
ATTENTION!  
MAINS CONNECTION. Use the power cord supplied with  
the unit to connect it to the mains.  
High volume levels can damage your hearing or your  
headphones. Please turn down the VOLUME control  
to zero (all the way to the left) before you power up  
the amp. Always make sure you use appropriate  
volume levels.  
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. On  
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.  
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS  
The LEVEL controls adjust the signal level of channels 1 - 4  
(K900FX and K450FX: channels 1 - 3).  
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).  
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).  
Use the balanced LINE OUT XLR connectors to feed the audio  
signal from your ULTRATONE to a mixing console (K3000FX  
and K1800FX only). The LINE OUT signal is post-EQ.  
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.  
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.  
For stereo operation the ULTRATONE features a STEREO  
LINK facility. You can connect the OUT of the ULTRATONE  
to the LINK IN of another keyboard amp that serves as  
slave to achieve true stereo sound. When using the  
ULTRATONE as slave, connect the LINK OUT of the master  
amp to the IN (K3000FX and K1800FX only).  
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.  
The SUB OUT connector provides the line-level mono  
subwoofer signal for connection to the input of a power  
amp or active subwoofer.  
The ULTRATONE 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.  
Connect your footswitch to the FOOT SW jack, so as to  
activate/deactivate the effects processor.  
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.  
Use the CD IN (K900FX and K450FX: AUX IN) connectors  
to connect the output of your CD player, tape deck, CD or  
MD walkman. This way you can play along to music or  
keyboard tutorial CDs.  
These are the LINE inputs for channels 1 - 4 on 1/4" TS  
connectors. For mono input signals please use the  
L (MONO) connector.  
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)  
.
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.  
Turn the FX control to select an effects preset (preset  
number starts flashing). Push the control briefly to confirm  
your selection.  
The LEVEL control in the master section is used to adjust  
the main output volume.  
SERIAL NUMBER.  
Turn the FX RET control to add the effect signal to the main  
mix.  
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Fig. 2.1: Front panel control elements (K3000FX and K1800FX)  
Fig. 2.2: Rear panel control elements (K3000FX and K1800FX)  
Fig. 2.3: Front panel control elements (K900FX and K450FX)  
Fig. 2.4: Rear panel control elements (K900FX and K450FX)  
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Fig. 3.1 shows how to connect your keyboard, a drum machine and  
3. WIRING TIPS  
amicrophonetotheULTRATONE. AdditionallyaCDplayerisconnected  
to the AUX IN input to feed in a playback. With the footswitch you can  
activate/deactivate the internal effects processor.  
Fig. 3.2 shows a recommended setup for amplifying the sound  
of your ULTRATONE using a sound reinforcement system of  
any size. This way, you can also use your amp for playing live or  
for rehearsals with your band.  
4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS  
The ULTRATONE features 1/4" connectors on inputs and outputs  
plus additional balanced XLR connectors for channel 1 input and  
Line Out outputs (K3000FX and K1800FX). More detailed  
information can be found in chapter 5, “SPECIFICATIONS.”  
Fig. 4.1: 1/4" TS connector  
Fig. 3.1: Example of a setup using the ULTRATONE  
Fig. 4.2: 1/4" TRS connector  
Fig. 4.3: XLR connectors  
Fig. 3.2: Live setup  
Fig. 4.4: RCA cable (for CD IN/AUX IN connection)  
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4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS  
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5. SPECIFICATIONS  
K450FX  
K900FX  
K1800FX  
K3000FX  
AUDIO INPUTS  
1/4" TS connector  
Line In 1 - 4  
Input impedance  
Stereo Link In  
Input impedance  
CD In/Aux In  
Input impedance  
Mic In 1  
Input impedance  
approx. 30 k balanced  
1/4" TS connector  
approx. 20 k unbalanced  
RCA connector  
approx. 20 k unbalanced  
XLR connector  
approx. 2 k balanced  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
Headphones connector  
Line Out  
1/4" TRS connector  
1/4" TS and XLR connector  
1/4" TS connector: approx.150 unbalanced  
Output impedance  
XLR connector: approx. 300 balanced  
1/4" TS connector  
Stereo Link Out  
Output impedance  
Sub Out  
approx. 150 unbalanced  
1/4" TS connector  
Output impedance  
EQUALIZER  
approx. 150 unbalanced  
Graphic EQ with FBQ Feedback Detection  
Type  
63 Hz / 250 Hz / 1 kHz / 3.5 kHz / 12 kHz  
63 Hz / 160 Hz / 400 Hz / 1 kHz / 2.5 kHz / 6.3 kHz / 12 kHz  
Frequency range  
Bandwidth  
2/3-oct.  
+12 to -12 dB  
Control range  
DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR  
24-bit sigma-delta, 64/128-times oversampling  
40 kHz  
Converters  
Sampling rate  
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS  
Power amp output  
45 Watts  
90 Watts  
180 Watts  
300 Watts  
LOUDSPEAKER  
12'' BUGERA™ woofer and  
custom-made 1'' driver  
12'' BUGERA™ woofer and  
custom-made 1'' driver  
15'' BUGERA™ woofer and  
custom-made 1'' driver  
Type  
10'' BUGERA™ speaker  
Input impedance  
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POWER SUPPLY  
USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz  
U.K./Australia 230 V~, 50 Hz  
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz  
Mains voltage  
China/Korea 220 V~, 50 Hz  
Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz  
120/230 V~, 50 - 60 Hz  
General export model  
Power consumption  
approx. 75 Watts  
100 - 120 V~:  
approx. 150 Watts  
approx. 290 Watts  
approx. 350 Watts  
100 - 120 V~:  
100 - 120 V~:  
100 - 120 V~:  
2.5 A H  
3.5 A H  
6.3 A H  
6.3 A H  
250 V  
250 V  
250 V  
250 V  
Fuse  
220 - 240 V~:  
1.25 A H  
220 - 240 V~:  
1.6 A H  
220 - 240 V~:  
3.15 A H  
220 - 240 V~:  
3.15 A H  
250 V  
250 V  
250 V  
Standard IEC receptacle  
250 V  
Mains connection  
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT  
approx. 419 mm (16 1/2")  
x 441 mm (17 3/8")  
x 299 mm (11 3/4")  
approx. 429 mm (16 7/8")  
x 492 mm (19 3/8")  
x 299 mm (11 3/4")  
approx. 429 mm (16 7/8")  
x 492 mm (19 3/8")  
x 299 mm (11 3/4")  
approx. 530 mm (20 7/8")  
x 597 mm (23 1/2")  
x 406 mm (16")  
Dimensions  
Weight  
approx. 14.6 kg (32.19 lbs.)  
approx. 18.8 kg (41.45 lbs.)  
approx. 20.1 kg (44.32 lbs.)  
approx. 29.5 kg (65.04 lbs.)  
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be  
made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or  
shown.  
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2. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to  
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comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national  
or local level, in any country which is not the country for which  
the product was originally developed and manufactured, this  
modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in  
materials or workmanship. The warranty does not cover any  
such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was  
carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty,  
BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting  
from such a modification/adaptation.  
§ 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW  
1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory  
rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights  
against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase  
contract.  
2. The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable  
unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law.  
3. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly  
excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper  
handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects  
caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders,  
crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings,  
illuminants and similar parts.  
§ 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION  
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment  
conditions of our warranty carefully. Registering your purchase  
and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims  
quicker and more efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation!  
4. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not  
covered by this warranty:  
§ 3 WARRANTY  
V improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in  
compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user  
or service manuals.  
1. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all  
BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page, except  
BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanical and electronic  
components of this product to be free of defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of one (1) year* from the original date  
of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations  
described below. If the product shows any defects within the  
specified warranty period that are not excluded from this  
warranty as described under § 5, BEHRINGER shall, at its  
discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable  
new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are used  
which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its  
discretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these  
parts.  
V connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not  
comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in  
the country where the product is used.  
V damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other  
condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.  
5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized  
personnel (user included) will void the warranty.  
6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the  
defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection  
costs are payable by the customer.  
2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be  
returned to the user freight prepaid.  
7. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be  
repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER will  
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to  
submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification,  
BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice  
for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced  
separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.  
3. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly  
excluded.  
§ 4 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER  
1. To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer)  
must call BEHRINGER (see enclosed list) during normal business  
hours BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be  
accompanied by a description of the problem. BEHRINGER will  
then issue a return authorization number.  
§ 6 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY  
This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer  
(customer of retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone  
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person  
(retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise  
on behalf of BEHRINGER.  
2. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original  
shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to  
the address indicated by BEHRINGER.  
§ 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES  
3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.  
Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall  
not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no  
event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value  
of the product.  
§ 5 WARRANTY REGULATIONS  
1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is  
accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer’s invoice.  
Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the  
terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced.  
* Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER  
Germany Support for further details.  
Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of  
printing. The names of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks  
of their respective owners. Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER® nor affiliation of the trademark  
owners with BEHRINGER®. BEHRINGER® 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. Colours and specification may vary slightly from product.  
Products are sold through our authorised dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER® and have absolutely no  
authority to bind BEHRINGER® by any express or implied undertaking or representation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or  
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without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER® is a registered trademark.  
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