KLING & FREITAG CA 106 User Manual
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User‘s Manual
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Released: 08.11.2006
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Version 5.1.
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KLING & FREITAG GmbH
Junkersstrasse 14
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PHONE +49 (0) 511- 96 99 70
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User's Manual CA 106
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User's Manual CA 106
Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a troublefree operating of the equipment and to enable the KLING & FREITAG CA 106 speaker
system to achieve its full potential, please read the operating instructions carefully before use.
With the purchase of a CA 106 System, you have acquired a speaker system with the
highest possible quality and performance capabilities.
As the owner of this system, you now have a versatile and highly professional tool
which, when operated properly, is a true pleasure to use.
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This symbol indicates the possibility of life-threatening danger and a
health risk for persons. Not following these instructions may result in
serious health problems including potentially fatal injuries.
Warning
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these instructions may cause minor injuries or property damage.
This symbol gives instructions for the proper use of the described products. Not following these instructions may cause malfunctions or property damage.
Important
Information about this User's Manual
User's Manual CA 106 Version 5.1, 08.11.2006
© by André Figula, Kling & Freitag GmbH, 1995 - 2006; all rights reserved.
All specifications in this manual are based on information available at the time of pub-
lishing for the features and safety guidelines of the described products.
Technical specifications, measurements, weights and properties are not guaranteed.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make product alterations within legal provisions as well as changes to improve product quality.
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.
We appreciate any input with suggestions and improvements for this manual. Please
send this to us at the following address:
info@kling-freitag.de or to:
KLING & FREITAG GMBH Junkersstr.14 D-30179 Hannover
Phone +49 (0) 511 - 96 99 70 Fax +49 (0) 511 - 67 37 94
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Contents
Chapter Page
1. General Safety Instructions for Using Speakers 5
2. CA 106 Product Descriptions and Versions 7
3. Important Notes for the Option ‘Outdoor Mobile’ 7
3.1 Features of the Option ‘Outdoor Mobile’ 7
4. Instructions for Versions with ‘100 V’ Option 8
4.1 Reasons for choosing Speakers with 100 V Technology 8
4.2 Connecting Diagram of the 100V Speaker Inputs 8
5. Instructions for Suspending the Speakers 8
6. Coverage Angles of the CA 106 Speaker 9
6.1 Changing the Coverage Angles 9
7. Mounting Instructions for Loudspeakers 10
7.1 Proper Arrangement of the Loudspeakers 10
7.2 Arrayed Speaker Systems (Cluster) 11
8. Wiring 12
8.1 Connecting the Speakon Connector to the Terminal 12
8.2 Avoiding Ground Loops 13
8.2.1 What is a Ground Loop? 13
8.2.2 Avoiding Ground Loops 13
9. Configurations and Connecting Diagrams 14
9.1 Operating the Systems without C2 Controller 14
9.1.1 CA 106 Systems in Full-Range Mode 14
9.1.2 Full Range Mode & Subwoofer with Crossover (XO) 15
9.2 Operations with C2 Controller 16
9.2.1 Full-Range Mode with K&F C2 Controller 17
9.2.2 CA 106 & Bass with Controller C2 in 2-Way Active Mode 18
10. Operating the Speakers 19
11. Crossover: Wiring Diagram CA 106 20
12. Touching Up Damage to Paint / Changing the Front Foam 20
13. Technical Specifications 21
14. Measuring Charts 22
15. Dimensions 24
16. Accessories 25
17. Regulations for Disposal 26
17.1 Germany: 26
17.2 EU, Norway, Island, and Liechtenstein (not Germany): 26
17.3 Other countries 26
18. Included Safety and Mounting Instructions for Loudspeakers and Accessories
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1. General Safety Instructions for Using Speakers
Mounting the speakers
To prevent injury, this equipment must be securely placed on the floor or secured to
10 (Mounting Instructions for
Warning
the wall according to the mounting instructions on page
Loudspeakers
them from falling from their mounted position, they must be secured properly.
Speakers may only be mounted to wall and ceilings by qualified personnel. The speakers
must be hung by using at least two of the designated flying points. The same applies when
lifting and aligning the speakers.
Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending, aligning or securing the systems.
When laying the connecting cables, make sure that nobody can trip.
For mobile and fixed installations, use only assembly equipment from KLING & FREITAG.
Ensure that all installation connections comply with the applicable safety guidelines and that
the size and strength are sufficient. Further instructions are in our user's manual for assembly
equipment and in the general safety instructions for speakers and assembly equipment.
For mobile and fixed installations, use only assembly equipment from KLING & FREITAG.
Make sure to observe the included safety and mounting Instructions for loudspeakers and
accessories.
Speakers and rigging equipment must be visually examined at regular intervals. If there
are signs of wear, they must be replaced immediately. Furthermore, screwed connections
of supporting parts must be checked routinely.
). Please note that speakers can move as a result of vibrations. To prevent
Warning
Important
Protecting the speakers / avoiding fire hazard
In general, audio signals should 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.
To protect the speakers from being destroyed and to avoid fire hazard, they should only
be operated with professional power amplifiers with the following specifications:
− Integrated or preceding subsonic filter (approx. 20 Hz, min. 12 dB / octave)
− integrated clipping limiter
− maximum rated power 250W@16Ω (equivalent 1000W@4Ω)
If you wish to use a speaker with a power amplifier which does not fulfil these specifica-
tions, then the speaker should be controlled using a Kling & Freitag system controller
with limiter function. This is the only way overloading and that the risk of fire can be
avoided. The results of such a power amplifier defect of cannot be avoided by the controller.
If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than mentioned above, then it is imperati-
ve that a clipping limiter is used to protect the speaker even if it is used with a Kling &
Freitag system controller.
For damage caused by overloading or use with power amplifiers other than those recommended above, Kling & Freitag GmbH does not assume warranty and excludes liability for
possible consequential damage.
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g
The following signals may damage the speakers
− permanent high-pitched signals with high frequency and continuous noise from
feedback.
−
permanently distorted signals with high power.
−
noises, which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being connected, disconnected or switched on
.
Important
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.
Damage caused by the speakers' magnetic fields
Speakers are permanently surrounded by a magnetic field, even when they are not
operating. Therefore, during transport and placement of the speakers, it is important
to ensure that there is always approx. 1 m between the speakers and magnetic data
media and computer/video monitors
.
Preventing hearing damage
To prevent the risk of hearing damage, avoid being too close to operating speakers,
even if the volume level seems to be low enough. In general, volume levels over 90 dB
can cause hearing damage
.
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2. CA 106 Product Descriptions and Versions
Short description:
Compact 2-way full-range loudspeaker system with 6.5" low-mid chassis and 1" high
frequency horn on a rotatable 90° x 60° CD horn. Homogeneous coverage and constant directivity starting at 1.5 kHz. Integrated crossover with self-resetting protection
circuit for low-mid and high frequency way.
Enclosure:
Trapezoidal enclosure with monitor and cluster angles, 12 mm birch plywood, highly
stressable structured black, grey or white finish, 2 x M6 and 8 x M8 thread inserts,
compatible with various mounting accessories, highly permeable, ball proof steel grille
with exchangeable black acoustic foam.
The CA 106, with its compact construction and, at least in the standard version, its
light weight, is eminently suitable for mobile use, where it has already proved itself. Its
discreet design also makes the CA 106 suitable for fixed installations.
Special versions:
− CA 106-100V: Version with 100V / 50 VA / 100 VA / 150VA toroidal transformer
Warning
− CA 106 ‘Outdoor Installation'
− CA 106 ‘Outdoor 'Mobile'
− CA 106 'shielded', magnetically shielded, equipped with lightweight Neodymium
chassis
− Special finish in RAL colours
3. Important Notes for the Option ‘Outdoor Mobile’
The CA 106 is available with the option ‘Outdoor Mobile’.
Speakers with the option ‚Outdoor’ have been optimised for outdoor use. They with-
stand temperature fluctuations in moderate climate zones and do not accumulate condensation water.
In order to guarantee the longevity and safety of the speakers, the speakers with the
option ‘Outdoor’ must still be protected from direct
They should be installed, for example, under a roof so that they also have sufficient
protection from driving rain from the side and direct sunlight.
effects of the weather.
3.1 Features of the Option ‘Outdoor Mobile’
Version for mobile outdoor use under roofs.
Features like standard version but with the following extras
− multi-layered, temperature and UV-resistant high-tech PU marine primer,
− final coating with highly resistant structured 2K paint in RAL colours,
− waterproofed diaphragms and electronic components protected against cor-
rosion with protective coating.
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4. Instructions for Versions with ‘100 V’ Option
Kling & Freitag speakers are fitted with high-quality toroidal transformers. This serves to
minimize loss of sound. Highly professional sound reinforcement results can be achieved
using 100 V Kling & Freitag speakers.
4.1 Reasons for choosing Speakers with 100 V Technology
− Reduction in conduction loss.
− Easy assembly of a loudspeaker network due to simple parallel wiring.
The sum of the output power of the individual speakers (stated as VA = W)
must not exceed the output power of the 100 V amplifier.
− Speakers are galvanically isolated.
Important
− Speakers can be integrated into existing 100 V systems.
4.2 Connecting Diagram of the 100V Speaker Inputs
The 100 V transformer for the CA 106 has 3 taps. These enable the speaker to be operated at 50 VA, 100 VA or 150 VA. Which tap is connected to which pin can be seen
below.
150VA transformer with taps for 50VA,
100VA and 150VA
50VA
100VA
150VA
0
all pins parallel to out
1
+
1
IN
-
2
+
2
-
5. Instructions for Suspending the Speakers
The speakers may only be suspended by trained specialised personnel.
Please follow the accompanying safety and assembly instructions carefully as
well as the required safety factors. Pay attention to the corresponding national
safety regulations.
Speaker systems, whether single or connected to one another, must always be secured
to a second separate point.
Ensure that all connections are secured to prevent their detaching on their own and that
only admissible statically tested and sufficiently sized connecting devices, ropes and
chains are used.
The M6 threads may only be used in combination with the speaker mount ‘Omnimount
50’.
A maximum load of 10 kg may be suspended from the two flying points (M8 thread
inserts) of one Speaker. This means a maximum additional load of 5 kg on each
flying point.
Warning
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