KLING & FREITAG CD Remote User Manual
K&F CD 44 Remote
User's Manual
Important Information,
Please Read Before Use!
KLING & FREITAG GmbH
Junkersstraße 14
D-30179 Hannover
TEL +49 (0) 511 96 99 70
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Version 5.5
Released: 02.12.2014
User's manual K&F CD 44 Remote
Table of contents
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1.1 Symbols in User's Manual 6
1.2 Information about this User's Manual 6
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2.1 Extent of this Manual 7
2.2 Terminology 7
2.3 Overview of the software windows 8
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5.1 Personal Knowledge 10
5.2 System Requirements 10
5.3 Requirements for the CD 44 10
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6.1 Connection of the CD 44 11
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Introduction 6
General Information 7
Scope of Delivery 9
Product Description 9
Requirements 10
Connection to the Computer 11
Installation 11
7.1 Offline Installer 11
7.2 Procedure 12
7.3 Online and offlineinstallation of the Software 12
7.3.1 Installing the software on the current computer: 13
7.3.2 Creating offline installation files 13
7.4 Setting Up the IP Addresses 13
7.4.1 Setting IP Addresses for the PC 13
7.4.2 Setting the IP Address on the CD 44 14
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9.1 Starting the Software 15
9.2 Logging On the Controller 15
9.3 Calling the Controller in the Software 16
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10.1 Short Description of Main Window Menus 17
Passwords and Access Rights 14
Starting the Software and Logging On the Controller 15
9.2.1 Selecting the IP Address of the PC in the Software 15
Menus in the Main and Login Windows 17
10.1.1 Global settings 18
10.2 Menus of the Login Window (DeviceList) 18
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11.1 General Procedure for the System Setup 19
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11.1.1 Brief Description of the Menus in the Device Window 21
11.2 Load and Save Current Setups (Current Setup) 21
11.3 Changing General Settings (Device) 22
11.3.1 Changing the Controller Name (Name) 23
11.3.2 Changing Passwords (Passwords) 23
11.3.3 Changing the User Group (Device Mode) 23
11.3.4 Device Info 24
11.4 Organizing the Controller’s Memory (Memory Organization) 24
11.4.1 Organizing Setups 24
11.4.2 Organizing Equalizer Presets (EQ-Sets) 25
11.4.3 Organizing Speakers (LSBlocks) 25
11.4.4 Complete Backup 26
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12.1 Available input patchings 28
12.2 Selecting Patchings 28
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13.1 Available routings 29
13.2 Selecting Routings 29
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14.1 Overview of the Symbols 30
14.2 Changing Parameters 30
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15.1 Linking Function Blocks 36
Input Patching (Input Configuration) 28
Routings 29
Setting Filters, Limiters and Delays 29
14.2.1 Equalizer (WYSIWYG) 31
14.2.1.1 Operation 31
14.2.1.2 Setup change and filter changes 31
14.2.2 Parametric Filters 32
14.2.3 Anti Air-loss Filter 33
Link manager, links of function blocks 35
15.2 Organizing and Deleting Links 37
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16.1 Loading Scenarios 38
16.2 Saving scenario 39
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17.1 Creating Virtual Controllers 40
17.2 Deleting Virtual Controllers 41
17.3 Transmitting Settings between Virtual and Real Controllers 41
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18.1 Use of the CD 44-AutoUpdater 45
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Working with Virtual Controllers (Offline Devices) 40
17.3.1 Transfer Scenarios from Virtual Controllers to Real Controllers 41
Updating the CD Remote Software 44
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18.1.1 Determine update interval 45
18.1.2 Update history 45
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19.1 Safety Instructions 46
19.2 Replacing the IP Card 46
19.3 Updating the Firmware 47
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Replacing the IP Card and Updating the Firmware 46
19.3.1 Downloading Firmware 48
19.3.2 Starting the Flashloader 48
Index 49
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Caution
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1. Introduction
Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING & FREITAG product. Before starting the software
please read the manual properly to ensure a failure-free operation. As a user of the software
you now have a versatile and highly professional tool which, when operated properly, is a
true pleasure to use
1.1 Symbols in User's Manual
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.
This symbol indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may
cause minor injuries or cause property damage.
This symbol gives instructions for the proper use of the described products. Not following
these instructions may cause malfunctions or property damage.
Tip
This symbol indicates notes that help you to handle the described products easier.
1.2 Information about this User's Manual
All specifications in this manual are based on information available at the time of publishing
for the features and safety guidelines of the described products.
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. The speaker system
may neither be set up nor used until this manual has been read, understood and kept readily
available on site.
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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2. General Information
2.1 Extent of this Manual
This manual is for the software enabling the remote control of the CD 44 System Controllers
using PC software (remote software). If the controllers are equipped with different functions,
this will be specially indicated.
This manual supplements the manual that was provided with the Controller itself (hardware
manual), therefore you will not find any detailed descriptions of the individual features (i.e.
of the filters). When such features are mentioned, you will find references to the relevant
pages in the hardware manual. Additional functions that are only available using the
software are described in detail in this manual.
Please observe the chapter “General Safety Instructions” in the hardware manual for the
K&F CD 44. This is especially important for the connections and the installation location of
the controller.
2.2 Terminology
Complete
Function to save a backup copy of all controller data (Complete Backup). File extension *.dcc
EQ-Set
Settings for the graphic equalizer that can be separately saved and loaded. File extension
*.dec
Firmware
The software that is installed in the controller is called “Firmware” in this manual.
Function Blocks
The CD 44 is equipped with various functions that are called Function Blocks:
• Graphic Equalizers
• Input Gains
• Input Delay
• Limit Reduction
• Output Gain
• Output Delay
Input Patching
With the input patching, you can configure the physical inputs. This way, you can, for
example, correct physically flipped inputs in the controller without having to change the
actual connectors, you can select if you want to connect a digital or analogue signal to the
inputs or you can create a mono-sum of the inputs 1 and 2.
Link/Link Manager
Links connect corresponding Function Blocks and are controlled by the Link Manager, which
can also create links between several controllers. The entry Link in the device window only
provides an overview of the links. See Chapter Link Manager on page 35.
Memory
Refers to the memory that is installed in the controller. See Chapter Organizing the
Controller’s Memory (Memory Organization) on page 24.
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Offline
In the login window, you have the possibility to create virtual controllers – so-called Offline
Devices. On these controllers, you can edit the settings to transfer them to a real controller
later. See Chapter Working with Virtual Controllers (Offline Devices) on page 40.
Online
If the CD 44 Remote Software recognises real controllers connected to the PC, the software
refers to them as Online Devices.
Scenario
Scenarios include the setups and settings of all opened controllers’ graphic EQ’s, all set links,
and the position and size of the software interface’s individual windows. You can save and
load scenarios. See Chapter Scenarios on page 38.
Setup
Setups are the settings of the individual routings, filters, limiters, delays, etc. that are saved in
the controller or on the PC. A [Current Setup] is the active setup in the controller.
There are various example setups saved in the controller, the so-called "Examples".
The settings of the graphic equalizers do not belong to the setup; these can be saved
separately.
See Chapter Load and Save Current Setups (Current Setup) on page 21.
Routing
The routings determine how one or several input signals can be switched to the outputs and
which path these signals will take. You can find detailed descriptions of examples with the
corresponding circuitry and connection diagrams in the hardware manual.
Software
In this manual, the software that you install onto your PC is referred to as “Software” or
“Remote Software”.
Speakers
Speakers correspond to the LSBlocks in the controllers. These are speaker-specific sets of
parameters that have been specially created for available K&F speakers. You must assign the
Speakers to the controller outputs; the Speakers must correspond to the real speakers that
are to be connected there.
2.3 Overview of the software windows
The most important windows in the software interface are the “Main Window” where the
software runs, the “Login Window,” and the “Device Window”. If several controllers are
logged on, then the corresponding number of device windows may be open. Via the device
window, the respective sub-window can be opened for the relevant controller’s settings. In
the software, the main window is labelled with 'CD Remote', and the login window with
'DeviceList'. Each device window shows the name of the controller in the top frame.
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Main Window:
Login Window:
Device Window:
3. Scope of Delivery
The latest version of the remote software for operating the controller can be downloaded
from the Kling & Freitag website (www.kling-freitag.de). In addition to the remote software,
this package also contains the user's manual as a PDF file and software for updating the
firmware (Flashloader), including up-to-date firmware as well as the data for the current K&F
speakers (Speakers / LSBlocks).
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4. Product Description
With the software, you can carry through and administrate all settings on the CD 44, i.e.:
Organizing setups on the hard drive and loading to/from controller
You can load and edit the current settings from the controller’s memory (from Memory) and
save them onto your PC (to File) or in the controller (to Memory).
Creating and saving scenarios
You can save all settings of all opened Controllers – including the setups, links and the
graphic EQ-settings – onto the PC as Scenarios.
Linking several controllers (Master – Slave)
You can link multiple controllers with the software, enabling you to adjust the settings for
several controllers simultaneously.
Backup
You can create a backup copy of all settings with the [Complete] function.
Settings
• Password Administration
• Modes of Operation
You can find a description of the individual settings in the respective sections of the hardware
manual.
5. Requirements
5.1 Personal Knowledge
To operate the controller using the remote software, you should have basic working
knowledge of Microsoft Windows and be familiar with operating the K&F CD 44 Controller.
For this, see the corresponding user's manuals.
5.2 System Requirements
Hardware:
CD 44: a PC with Ethernet 10/100Base-TX network connection; firmware version 3.46 or
higher.
Software:
The software was tested with Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7.
Operating systems other than Microsoft Windows are not supported!
You can download the relevant current remote software from the download area of the
Kling & Freitag website (www.kling-freitag.de).
The CD 24 controller can not be accessed with software version greater than V1.2.876. If you
need this version, please download it from our website To access the CD 44 controller you
should use the latest version of the CD 44 Remote.
5.3 Requirements for the CD 44
Connect the controller to the mains voltage and determine the revision number in the
controller. To do so, open the following menus in the controller:
1. Click Util » Info, FWRev or click on SWRev.
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It's always recommended to use the latest firmware to ensure optimum performance. You
can find the latest software versions on www.kling-freitag.de With a firmware revision
number less than 3.4, you must also replace the IP Card built into the controller. To do this,
follow the steps as described in Chapter "Replacing the IP Card and Updating the Firmware"
on page 46. On older controllers, SWRev appears on the display instead of FWRev.
You can request an updated IP card in exchange for the old card from K&F.
6. Connection to the Computer
6.1 Connection of the CD 44
To connect the CD 44 to your computer, you have to use an Ethernet network cable and a
switching hub.
Alternately, you can connect the CD 44 directly (without a switching hub) to your computer.
In this case, you need a cross-linked Ethernet cable or a crossover adapter.
Some network interface cards automatically recognise the transmission and reception wires
of the connected controller and adapt to them. This function is referred to as Auto-MDI(X).
In this case, the type of cable used (cross-linked or normal) is irrelevant. To find out if your
network interface card is equipped with Auto-MDI(X), consult your network interface card’s
documentation.
7. Installation
To install the CD Remote Software, you need either the installation CD which accompanies
the device or the installation file "CD Remote Installer.exe", which you can download from
our website. Using this software, you install on your computer basic software with which
you can install an updated program version or repair or uninstall a version that is already
installed.
Current updated content of the software and the loudspeaker blocks are added during
installation over the required Internet connection. You therefore need an Internet connection
and additional administrator rights on your computer.
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7.1 Offline Installer
In addition to these usual installation options, we have also created for you the option of
generating an "Offline Installer". The "Offline Installer" is a file and folder structure with
fully updated software content and loudspeaker blocks, with which you need no Internet
access for a complete software installation.
The software of the corresponding computer, however, must be updated from time to time.
To do this, you can use an Internet connection, as usual, or also another Offline Installer. We
recommend that you create an up-to-date "Offline Installer" again shortly beforehand; this
would be updated over the Internet upon its creation and you could use it to update the
Remote Software CD of the computer in question.
7.2 Procedure
When starting the software fo the first time, you can define the installation language and
choose between two procedures:
• Installation
• Create Offline Installer
7.3 Online and offlineinstallation of the Software
1. Use the accompanying installation CD or download the installation file from the
download area of our website (www.kling-freitag.de).
2. Copy the file CD Remote Installer Vx-xx.zip onto your PC.
3. Unzip the file and start the installation with a double click on the file [...].
4. Start the installation by double-clicking on the file CD 44 Remote Installer VX-XX.exe.
Please note that you need Internet access for both options so that the update content can be
added to the relevant installation.
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You can now choose between immediate installation on the current computer or the creation
of the offline data structure.
If you would like to create the offline installation files, follow the instructions under 'Creating
offline installation files'.
7.3.1 Installing the software on the current computer:
To carry out the installation on the current computer, please follow these instructions:
1. Select the option "Installation"
2. Select your preferred language.
3. Confirm your options with "Next".
4. Follow the installation instructions on the PC monitor.
5. Wait until all update content is added to the Offline Installer.
You can now use the software.
7.3.2 Creating offline installation files
To create the offline installation files, please follow these instructions:
1. Select the option 'Create Offline Installer'.
2. Select your preferred language.
3. Confirm your options with "Next".
4. Follow the installation instructions on the PC monitor.
5. Wait until all update content is added to the Offline Installer.
You have now created a program and folder structure so that you can install this program
version on another computer via a data carrier without needing an Internet connection.
For error-free running of the installation program, the file and folder structure must remain
unchanged.
1. Please copy the complete and unchanged folder structure to a CD or USB flash drive.
2. Place the data carrier in the CD drive of your computer or insert the USB flash drive in an
available USB port of the computer on which you want to install the software.
3. Run the file 'CD Remote Installer.exe" on the computer.
Since all necessary files and update content are stored in this installation, you can now install
an updated program version, together with the LS blocks that were up-to-date at the time of
creation, without an Internet connection.
Please note that the software and loudspeaker blocks on all of your devices should be
updated from time to time. The current Offline Installer is, of course, only updated with the
content that was relevant at the time of its creation. Content that is updated by K&F later on
is, of course, not included in the installation package created by you.
If you would like to run the software at a much later point in time, we recommend that
you create a new installation package just before an offline update so that current update
content is also installed.
7.4 Setting Up the IP Addresses
The following settings are only applicable to the CD 44 controller!
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7.4.1 Setting IP Addresses for the PC
1. On the Windows desktop, go to [Start] » [Settings] » [Control Panel] » [Network
Connections] » [LAN Connection] (double click) » [Properties] » [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]
» [Properties] » [Use the following IP address]
2. Set a fixed IP address (i.e. 192.168.0.100).
The first three digit fields of the computer’s and controller’s IP addresses must be
identical. The last digit field must be different, ranging between 1 and 254. If you
connect several controllers, then each one must have a different final digit field or the
communication will fail. Please do not change the subnet mask address 255.255.255.0
without a special reason.
The controller’s IP address that is set at delivery is 192.168.0.15.
192.168.xxx.xxx is reserved for private networks and is therefore recommended.
3. Click OK twice to save the changes.
If your system requires dynamic IP addresses, go to 'Alternative Configuration' and enter
the desired address for the controller at User-Defined. This way you can use a static IP
address in a network environment with dynamic addresses. In any case, the controller
itself requires a static IP address.
Tip
7.4.2 Setting the IP Address on the CD 44
As an alternative to the steps described above, you can change the IP address of the
controller to match that of your computer. In this case, the first three fields of the IP address
have to match.
1. Click on Util » IP-Address.
The new IP address is valid after the controller has been restarted!
8. Passwords and Access Rights
The controller differentiates between three different authorization modes which called
Master, User, and Lock Mode.
You can find information about changing the passwords and the different modes in
“Changing General Settings (Device)” on page 22.
Administrator Password: The administrator password depends on the serial number and
cannot be changed. It is provided with a sticker on delivery and is required to change the
master and user passwords. If you forget the master password, you can use the administrator
password instead.
Master and User Passwords: The default password for the master mode is 'master', and for
user mode 'user'. Please note the lower case spelling.
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We recommend that the owner of the controller changes the user and master passwords
before others use it. This ensures that no settings are made by unauthorised persons, which
could result in the malfunction or damage of speakers.
Passwords will be reset to the default passwords after updating the software.
The three different access modes:
Master:
In the master mode, the full range of operations is possible. To access this mode, you need
either the master or the administrator password.
User:
Users only have access to a limited range of operations (they cannot change setups or LS
blocks, etc.). This mode is appropriate when you lend out the controller, for example, and you
do not want the user to make any fundamental changes or adjustments that could possibly
endanger the operating safety. The corresponding functions are grey and thus not selectable
in the software. To access this mode, you need the user password.
Lock all: No adjustments of any kind can be made on the controller. This mode protects the
controller from unauthorized access. If a controller is started with an incorrect password or no
password whatsoever, then it starts in the Lock all mode.
There is also a differentiation between the device mode and the software mode.
The Device mode defines the operating rights in the controller when it is not being operated
with the remote software.
The Software Mode defines the operating rights in the remote software, irrespective of the
device mode. The appropriate mode is selected by entering the password when logging in.
The device window is started in the software mode that corresponds to the password entered
at login. If no password or an incorrect password is entered, it is started in the Lock all mode.
See Chapter Calling the Controller in the Software on page 16. If the controller is logged
off, it returns to its original device mode.
The passwords for the device mode and the software mode are identical.
If a controller is logged into the remote software, then operations on the controller itself are
blocked.
9. Starting the Software and Logging On the Controller
9.1 Starting the Software
1. Click on Start » All Programs » Kling & Freitag CD 44 Remote » CD Remote.
9.2 Logging On the Controller
9.2.1 Selecting the IP Address of the PC in the Software
CD 44 only!
You must select the IP address directly in the remote software. In case there are several
network participants with separate IP addresses (i.e. several network adapters), you must
select the adapter that you would like to use.
1. Click on Edit » Connection Settings.
2. In the area IP SettingsActivate the control box Enabled.
3. Your PC’s IP address is shown. If several IP addresses are assigned or several network
interface cards are installed, select the appropriate IP address.
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