KRK KNS6400 manual

KNS SERIES PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONES USER MANUAL KNS 6400 KNS 8400[...]

2 CONTENTS Y our carton should contain the following items: User manual (this document) KNS-6400 or KNS-8400 headphones Connection cable, with screw-in adaptor (tted) Protective soft bag Anti-Microbial/Bacterial cleaning cloth KNS-8400 type contains an additional in-line volume control REGULA TOR Y CERTIFICA TION KRK declare under our sole respo[...]

3 SAFETY The possible results of incorrect use are marked by one of the two symbols “W ARNING” and “CAUTION”, depending on the imminence of the danger and the severity of the damage. W ARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation. CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate inju[...]

4 SAFETY LISTENING GUIDANCE W ARNING: LISTENING TO AUDIO A T EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) . Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health [...]

5 W ARRANTY Please refer to the warranty card shipped with your product. Please also ll in the attached registration card if you’d like us to keep you up to date on KRK developments. DISPOSAL This symbol on the product, in the instructions or on the packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of [...]

6 WELCOME Congratulations on your choice of headphones, and welcome to the ever growing family of KRK owners. KRK’s KNS Series of professional studio headphones are designed to forever change the way you handle your most demanding audio jobs. The KNS headphones feature key design elements that continue to make the KRK sound a “studio standard?[...]

7 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Any studio monitor is a tool used to aurally “measure” the changes in an audio path. Ask any seasoned recording professional what they think makes a great monitor and you’ll get the same consistent answers: “Accuracy , transparency , at response, and the truth.” From years of listening to feedback from some of the t[...]

8 FEA TURES • V oiced to remain true to the character of KRK’s class leading studio monitors, developed with 25 years of years of experience in studio sound. • The latest reference quality frequency response for closed-back, circum-aural dynamic headphones. • Newly developed headphone acoustical system bringing a new level of headphone perf[...]

9 FEA TURES • High-efciency Neodynium 40mm driver • High durability 2.5m single-sided straight cable with oxygen-free copper wires • KNS-8400 comes with a replaceable in-line volume control with a sleek prole which is designed not to catch on clothing or instruments during performance. The volume control also uses a high quality long-li[...]

10 * For improvement purposes, specications and design are subject to change without notice. SPECIFICA TIONS System / Design Dynamic Operating System Closed-back Head Coupling Circumaural (Isolating) V oice Coil Copper-clad aluminum wire Driver T ype Low weight neodymium Driver Diameter 40mm Sensitivity/Efciency [KNS-6400] 95dB SPL @1mW [KNS-[...]

11 ACCESSORIES AND P ART NUMBERS Part Numbers: Replacement parts and accessories: Accessories or replacement parts can be ordered through KRK Customer Service / Sales. Please see the contact information on the nal page of this document for contacts in your territory . KNS-6400 KNS-8400 CUSK00001 CUSK00002 CUSK00003 CUSK00004 CBLK00027 CBLK00028 [...]

12 WEARING/ADJUSTING GUIDE Place the headphones on the head guided by the markings which identify the left and right driver enclosures. Adjust the headband as shown below so it rests gently on top of your head and the ear cushions t comfortably around your ears. The driver enclosure is connected using an adjustable yoke which will naturally turn[...]

13 CONNECTING The KRK KNS series headphones connect with almost any professional and consumer audio device such as Professional Live, Recording and Broadcast Mixers, Audio Interfaces, Headphone Ampliers, personal computers, personal media players, CD/DVD/Blu-Ray players. Most professional audio equipment utilizes a ¼” socket for connection of[...]

14 CABLE CONNECTION GUIDE 1. Insert 1/8” connector into socket (from cable or headphone volume control) 2. When properly inserted you will feel it “click” into place. 3. Now turn the plug clockwise in the socket to secure the cable VOLUME CONTROL CONNECTION GUIDE[...]

15 CUSHION REMOV AL/FITTING GUIDE REPLACING THE HEAD CUSHION The head cushion is held in place by a mounting ange which snaps under small tabs located around the inside rim of the headband. If a head cushion becomes loose, simply push the mounting ange of the earcup cushion back into the earcup. Using your nger or thumb, press around the e[...]

16 ST ORAGE AND PROTECTION T o ensure your headphones are well protected during travel there is a specially designed soft bag included in the package. Please ensure the headphones are tted into the bag as shown below and that it is tied securely to prevent anything from entering the bag which could cause damage.[...]

17 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What to do No audio Ensure your device is plugged in correctly Ensure your device is connected to the correct socket Ensure the source is sending audio and the output level is good. Excessive bass T urn off any bass boost features on the source device Distorted bass Make sure that the driver enclosure ports are not blocke[...]

18 CONT ACT DET AILS POST AL: KRK Systems, LLC. 772 S. Military T rail Deereld Beach, FL 33442 WEB: www .krksys.com SALES EMAIL: salesorders@krksys.com TELEPHONE: +1 954-949-9600, option 1 F AX: +1 954-949-9590 CUSTOMER SUPPORT EMAIL: service@krksys.com TELEPHONE: +1 954-949-9600, option 3 F AX: +1 954-949-9590 REP AIRS/RETURNS EMAIL: returns@kr[...]

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