K&F SONA 8 Operating Instructions Manual

K&F SONA 8
Important Information, Please Read Before Use!
KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstraße 14 D-30179 Hannover TEL +49 (0) 511 96 99 70 FAX +49 (0) 511 67 37 94 www.kling-freitag.de
Operating Instructions
Translation of the original instructions
Version 1.4
Released: 18.10.2016
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Table of contents
1
Introduction 4
1.1 Icons Used 4
1.2 About these operating instructions 4
2
Product Description 5
2.1 Items Included 5
2.2 Components 5
2.3 Accessories 5
2.4 Required Tools 5
3
Safety Instructions 5
3.1 Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation 6
3.2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers 6
3.3 Preventing Hearing Damage 6
3.4 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety 7
4
Wall and Ceiling Installation 8
4.1 Temporary alignment of the speakers 8
4.2 Outlet for Cable and Safety elements 8
4.3 Wall Mounting of the Speaker 10
5
Stand Installation 11
6
Proper Alignment of the Loudspeakers 12
7
Wiring 12
7.1 Terminal assignment 12
7.2 Wiring Diagrams 12
7.3 Wiring Instructions 12
8
Directions for the 100 volt connection. 14
9
First-time Use 14
10
Technical Specifications 15
11
Measuring Diagrams 16
11.1 Coverage SONA 8 16
11.2 Frequency range SONA 8 16
12
Dimensions (with Mounting Arm) 17
13
Disposal 19
13.1 Germany 19
13.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 19
13.3 All Other Countries 19
14
EC Declaration of Conformity 20
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG SONA 8 system to achieve its full potential read the operating instructions carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the SONA 8 speaker system. As the owner of a SONA 8 loudspeaker, you now have a versatile and highly professional tool which, when operated properly, is a true pleasure to use.
1.1 Icons Used
Warning
This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in serious health problems including potentially fatal injuries.
Caution
This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause minor injuries or damage.
This icon marks instructions for proper use of the described products. Not following these instructions may cause malfunctions or damage.
Tip
This icon marks information provided for simplified use of the described products.
1.2 About these operating instructions
© KLING & FREITAG GMBH. All rights reserved. All specifications regarding the features of the described products and applicable safety
guidelines provided in these operating instructions are based on information available at the time of publishing.
We assume no responsibility for technical specifications, dimensions, weights, and properties. All information in these operating instructions is subject to change without notice.
All persons who use the speaker system must have this guide and all further information for safe operations available to them during assembly, disassembly, and use. The speaker system may neither be set up nor used until these operating instructions has been read, understood and kept readily available in site.
The original language of all KLING & FREITAG operating instructions is German. If you need operating instructions from KLING & FREITAG, you can order a replacement or
download it from our www.kling-freitag.de.
Contact: info@kling-freitag.de
KLING & FREITAG GMBH, Junkersstr. 14, D-30179 Hannover Telefon +49 (0) 511 96 99 70, Telefax +49 (0) 511 67 37 94
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2. Product Description
2.1 Items Included
Loudspeaker with integrated ball joint swivel arm for wall, ceiling or stand mountings
Operating Instructions
4-pin Phoenix connector for the Phoenix socket on the speaker
Grill dismantling tool
2.2 Components
1 2 3 4 5
7 8
6
10
9
11
1. Speaker enclosure, frame-reinforced birch plywood with structured finish
2. Clamp collar
3. Swivel arm with ball joint
4. Hexagon nut M10, 17 mm spanner
5. Long nut, hexagon, M10, black version: 16 mm spanner, white version: 17 mm spanner
6. Mounting plate with M10 bolt
7. Connection terminal cover with outlet for cable and safety wire
8. Safety eyelet for 5 mm quick link (quick link not included but available as accessory)
9. Phoenix connector
10. Speakon connectors (2x)
11. Grill dismantling tool
2.3 Accessories
5 mm chain quick link, stamped. For use with the safety eye on the speaker.
K&F Stand Adapter, M10
2.4 Required Tools
2.5 mm hexagon socket wrench
16 mm spanner (only black version)
17 mm spanner (2 x for white version)
Mounting accessories for installation on walls or ceilings
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3. Safety Instructions
3.1 Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation
Warning
Have all installation works including suspension as well as wall or ceiling mount performed by qualified event technicians or appropriately trained persons.
Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use personal protective equipment at all times.
The technicians installing the speaker on site are responsible for and guarantee safe setup and use.
Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending, aligning, or securing the systems. Before installing, check the stability, strength, and materials of walls, ceilings, and boarding.
For example, use suitable rawlplugs for wall panels and make sure the strength is sufficient. Be sure to tighten all bolts and screws to the specified torque. Unless otherwise stated, use only KLING & FREITAG original parts for mounting the speakers.
Never use other parts (in particular, parts not made by KLING & FREITAG). Make sure all fittings used are suitable for the task at hand and meet all relevant safety
requirements. Ensure that all connections are secured against coming loose and that only authorized,
statically tested and correctly sized supports, mounting equipment, wire ropes and chains are used.
Be sure to always visually inspect all safety-related speaker and accessory components before use. If there are signs of wear, cracks, or deformation, etc., replace the affected parts immediately. Visual inspection also includes checking all screwed connections of supporting components.
The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given safety requirements and legal regulations.
Fixed installations (stationary):
For fixed installations without a safety element, secure the long nut and the M10 nut from loosening. You can do this by using threadlocking adhesives or sealants.
Mobile installations (non-stationary):
Always secure the speaker with a second independent safety device to prevent falling.
To do so, use an approved safety rope with a 5 mm quick link on the safety eyebolt of the speaker enclosure. You can get an appropriate quick link available as an accessory from KLING & FREITAG.
3.2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers
Caution
Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the speakers securely so that they do not fall. Please note that speakers can move as a result of vibrations. To prevent them from falling from their mounted position, they must be secured properly. Run the cables in a way that nobody can trip over them.
The stability of stacked systems (also valid for the use of stands and distance rods!) is contingent upon the following stability requirement:
Stacked systems may not fall over even if they are inclined by 15° in each direction. If this requirement is not fulfilled, then it is necessary to take steps to achieve compliance. Possible measures include strapping it to an appropriate base structure or fastening it using safety straps.
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3.3 Preventing Hearing Damage
Caution
Keep your distance from operating speakers. This equipment is capable of delivering sound pressure levels in excess of 90 dB SPL, which may cause permanent hearing damage.
3.4 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety
In general, audio signals must not be overdriven. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc. and should be indicated on this equipment. When a power amplifier is overloaded at the output (clipping), then the amplifier should activate a clipping warning signal. Power amplifiers can also be overloaded at the input circuit without the amplifier signalling the clipping, i.e. when there is not sufficient headroom in the input circuit. We, therefore, recommend turning up the power amplifiers all the way and adjusting the level before the power amplifier in order to avoid overloading the input circuit. In any case, the signal must be reduced as soon as it sounds unnaturally distorted.
Operations without CD 44 Controller:
To protect the speakers from being destroyed and to avoid fire hazard, they should only be operated with professional power amplifiers with a maximum rated output power of 500 W @ 8 Ohm.
If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 250 W @ 8 Ohm, then it is imperative that the amplifiers have clipping limiters. Alternately, you can also insert a clipping limiter before the amplifier.
To protect the loudspeaker from mechanical damage when high SPL is required a highpassfilter of 24 dB/oct. at 60 Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain.
Operations with CD 44 Controller:
For optimal performance and operating safety of the SONA 8 speakers we recommend using the system controller K&F CD 44.
When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 100 W requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3 dB for the K&F CD 44 controller. You can find more detailed information about this option in the K&F CD 44 hardware operating instructions.
The destruction of speakers and the risk of fire as a result of a very rare power amplifier or speaker defect may not be avoided by the controller in any case.
For damage caused by
overloading the speakers or
using power amplifiers with other than the recommended maximum output power
we do not assume warranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage.
The following signals may damage the speakers:
clipping power amplifiers
permanent high-level signals with high frequency and continuous noise from feedback,
permanently distorted high-level signals,
noises, which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being connected, disconnected or switched on.
Do not install devices in any of the following places:
where the devices are permanently exposed to direct sunlight.
where the devices are exposed to high moisture or rain.
where the devices are exposed to strong vibrations and dust.
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