V2.3 iKON Series Amplifiers User Guide iK81 / iK42 USER GUIDE ………… Martin Audio iKon Amplifier User Guide Contents Martin Audio iKon Amplifier User Guide .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 5 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ......................................................................................................................................... 6 AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE USA ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 FOR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Thanks and Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Unpacking the Martin Audio iK42/iK81 Series Amplifier .............................................................................................................. 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Mechanical Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 9 AC Power Connection ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 The User Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Introduction and Key Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Key Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Audio Connections .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Input Connections ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Using unbalanced connections ................................................................................................................................................... 14 Amplifier Output Connections .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Load Matching ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Panel Layouts .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Quick start ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Loading XE500 (or XE300 Bi-amp) Presets .................................................................................................................................. 20 Loading XE300 Passive Presets ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Starting up the unit ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Overview of Modules, Presets Components and Snapshots ...................................................................................................... 23 Navigation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 The Home Page ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Drive Modules ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25 iK81 / iK42 User Guide V2.3 1 iK81 / iK42 USER GUIDE ………… Drive Module Presets ................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Component Presets .................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Factory Module Presets .............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Storing Module Presets .............................................................................................................................................................. 26 Recalling Module Presets ........................................................................................................................................................... 26 Recalling Components ................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Input ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 AES3 Inputs ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Dante™ Inputs ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Automatic Input Selection (Fallover) .......................................................................................................................................... 27 Gain and Polarity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Delay ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 High Pass Filter ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Parametric Equalisation .............................................................................................................................................................. 28 FIR Shelving EQ ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Parametric Filters.......................................................................................................................................................................