KLING & FREITAG PASSIO SUB 15 User Manual

K&F PASSIO SUB 15

User's Manual

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

Version 1.0

Released: 06.05.2015

User's manual K&F PASSIO SUB 15

Table of contents

1.1 Symbols in User's Manual 4

1.2 Information about this User's Manual 4

2.1 Scope of Delivery 5

2.2 System Requirements 5

2.3 Overview of Components 6

2.4 Accessories 7

3.1 Notes for Mounting the Speakers 8

3.2 Instructions for Speaker Stacking 8

3.3 Preventing hearing damage 8

3.4 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety 8

4.1 PASSIO SUB 15 combined with other K&F tops. 10

Introduction 4

Product Description 5

Safety Instructions 8

Configuration and Connecting Diagram 10

4.1.1 Combination with Top Speakers in 2-Channel Mode 10

4.1.2 Combination with Top Speakers in 1-Channel Mode 10

5.1 Replacing the Fuses 13

5.2 Replacing the Chassis 13

11.1 Germany 18

11.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 18

11.3 All other Countries 18

Fuse in the PASSIO SUB 15 13

Transport and Storage 13 Maintenance and Care 14 Technical Specifications 15 Measuring Diagrams 16 Dimensions PASSIO SUB 15 17 Disposal 18

EC Declaration of Conformity 19

Warning

Caution

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1. Introduction

Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG PASSIO SUB 15 system to achieve its full potential please read the operating instructions carefully before use. With the purchase of a PASSIO SUB 15, you have acquired a large sound system with the highest possible quality and performance capabilities. As the owner of a PASSIO SUB 15 loudspeaker, 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.

Tip

This symbol gives instructions for the proper use of the described products. Not following these instructions may cause malfunctions or property damage.

This symbol indicates notes that help you to handle the described products easier.

1.2 Information about this User's Manual

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. The speaker system may neither be set up nor used until this manual has been read, understood and kept readily available in 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. Product Description

2.1 Scope of Delivery

• Subwoofer PASSIO SUB 15

• User's Manual (1x)

2.2 System Requirements

K&F TOPAS-system amp

Lab.gruppen IPD 2400

Lab.gruppen PLM+

K&F CD 44 Digital System Controller:

LAB.GRUPPEN FP 10000Q:

These components are referred to as 'K&F SystemRack'.

Optional:

Connector Panel CP 4:

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2.3 Overview of Components

1. (4x) Stacking grooves on top of the enclosure, for stackings of identical enclosures

2. (2x) handle

3. Threaded stand flange with M20 threads for use with distance rod.

4. Front grille

5. locking profiles for optional transport cover

6. (2x) Speakon connector 4-pin NLT4MP (parallel)

7. (8x) rubber foot 4 x on the side, 4 x on the bottom.

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2.4 Accessories

Protective Cover PASSIO SUB 15

Distance rod 337

Transport Cover PASSIO SUB 15

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3. Safety Instructions

3.1 Notes for Mounting the Speakers

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.

When laying out the connecting cables, make sure that nobody can trip.

3.2 Instructions for Speaker Stacking

Falling speakers pose the threat of fatal injuries to people near them!

Be sure to follow the relevant national specifications, norms, and safety regulations. Always make sure that a sufficient safety level is still given, even when outside forces have

an additional impact on the stacked speakers. Before setup, carefully ascertain if there are any possible outside forces that could result in the array falling over. (Slant of the ground / the bearing capacity of the ground / wind / person or vehicle impact, etc.). A technical expert who is responsible for the setup must evaluate and determine necessary measures (including calculating the statics). If necessary, obtain expert proof of stability.

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. A planned tilt of the loudspeakers ist not permissible. In calculations, the tilted setup serves the purpose of levelling out unevenness.

With the set-up systems for which you cannot verify the structural safety without safeguards, you must secure them to prevent sliding or tipping in order to provide proof of this safety. To secure the system from tipping over, use water tanks or floor bolts. Other possible measures include strapping it to a suitable substructure or tying it using safety straps.

For outdoor and trade fair venues in which wind loads must be considered, additional proof of stability is necessary.

Make sure that the stacking feet of subwoofers stacked on top of one another are securely positioned in the grooves of the lower speaker.

If you place a top speaker on a PASSIO SUB 15 you must always strap the speakers to one another and secure them from falling over.

Caution

3.3 Preventing hearing damage

Avoid beeing too close to 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

PASSIO SUB 15 speakers may only be used in combination with a K&F SystemRack. 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 activates a clipping warning signal. In any case, the signal must be reduced as soon as it sounds unnaturally distorted.

For damage caused by

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• overloading the speakers

• using the speakers without K&F SystemRack

we do not assume warranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage.

The following signals may damage the speakers:

• 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.

Damage caused by the speakers' magnetic fields

Speakers are permanently surrounded by a magnetic field, even when they are not connected. 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.

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4. Configuration and Connecting Diagram

4.1 PASSIO SUB 15 combined with other K&F tops.

4.1.1 Combination with Top Speakers in 2-Channel Mode

The PASSIO SUB 15 can only be combined in 2 channel mode with all K&F top speakers when using the Controller CD 44.

To do so, select the desired LS blocks for the top speaker in the Controller CD 44, and combine these with the LS block for the PASSIO SUB 15 subwoofer.

The 2-channel mode guarantees best sound quality and performance

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4.1.2 Combination with Top Speakers in 1-Channel Mode

If you want to drive the loudspeaker in conjunction with a top using only one channel, you have to use a Lab.gruppen IPD2400 EU-amp and one of the following tops:

PASSIO SUB 15 combined with...

K&F PASSIO 2xPassio+PSub15 K&F 2x Passio + Passio Sub 15

K&F GRAVIS 8 2xGra8W+PSub15 K&F 2x Gravis 8 W + Passio Sub 15

K&F GRAVIS 12N 2xGra12+N+PSub15 K&F 2x Gravis 12+N + Passio Sub 15

K&F GRAVIS 12W 2xGra12+W+PSub15 K&F 2x Gravis 12+W + Passio Sub 15

K&F GRAVIS 12XW 2xGr12+XW+PSub15 K&F 2x Gravis 12+XW + Passio Sub 15

K&F CA 1001 2xCA1001+PSub15 K&F 2x CA1001 + Passio Sub 15

K&F CA 1215-6 2x1215-6+PSub15 K&F 2x CA1215-6 + Passio Sub 15

K&F CA 1215-9 2x1215-9+PaSub15 K&F 2x CA1215-9 + Passio Sub 15

Selected LSBlock (Controller CD 44)

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PASSIO SUB 12

PASSIO

IPD2400 EU: LS-Block

To the next IPD2400 EU

IPD2400 EU

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Depending on the top used, you must make allowances in 1-channel operations for more or less significant volume losses as compared to 2-channel operations.

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5. Fuse in the PASSIO SUB 15

To increase the operating safety of the PASSIO SUB 15, the subwoofers are equipped with fuses at the signal input. These fuses reduce the risk of consequential damage resulting from a short circuit (i.e. charred cables / connectors / fire damage).

When the fuse is burned out, then the chassis is most likely already ruined, as the fuse just prevents consequential damage resulting from a short circuit of the chassis. A replacement of the chassis is, therefore, unavoidable.

5.1 Replacing the Fuses

The fuse holder is behind the terminal.

Replace the fuse with the following original fuse only:

Bussmann S 506-8A, T 250V

Required tools:

• 2.5 mm Allen key for loosening the terminals

Instructions:

1. Loosen the four screws on the terminal.

2. Carefully pull the cables out of the speaker enclosure.

3. Open the fuse holder.

4. Replace the blown fuse.

5. Push the cables carefully back into the enclosure.

6. Pay attention to the correct alignment of the terminal. Screw the terminal back on.

5.2 Replacing the Chassis

Required tools:

• 3 mm Allen key for loosening the front grille

• 3 mm Allen key for loosening the chassis

Instructions:

1. Remove the front grille.

2. Remove the speaker chassis.

3. Pay attention to the correct polarity of the chassis. Connect the new chassis.

4. Check the polarity of all mounted chassis.

5. By tightening the screws diagonally in two steps, a deformation of the chassis and thus a possible deentring of the voice coil can be avoided. First loosely fasten the screws for the chassis diagonal from one another, then tighten them.

6. Mount the front grille.

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6. Transport and Storage

The PASSIO SUB 15 is protected against short-term moisture. The accessories has to be stored, transported and used in a dry enviroment. The PASSIO SUB 15 System is not designed for long-term use in a corrosive environment.

Make sure that the system is adequately ventilated during longer storage periods so that possible residual moisture can escape from the equipment.

Furthermore, you should ensure that the PASSIO SUB 15 System is protected from mechanical strain to prevent possible damage.

We recommend using suitable transport and storage cases and the optional soft cover that protects from the above-mentioned influences.

7. Maintenance and Care

For the owner and user, it is mandatory to be aware of the safety relevance of speakers that can be flown.

Please note that the mains cables are delivered with varying connector options or with open wires (mains side), depending on the country or order number.

The PASSIO SUB 15 system can exhibit signs of wear over the years, i.e. from mechanical strain, transport damage, corrosion, or improper handling. If speakers are to be flown, this always means there is a high safety hazard.

As a basic principle, you must visually inspect the accessory every time you suspend it and take it down. PASSIO SUB 15For fixed installations, you must inspect the speaker for signs of wear at regular intervals.

During these inspections, you must especially look out for deformations, cracks, dents, damage to threads, and corrosion. Mounting devices such as shackles, chains and wire ropes also have to be checked for signs of wear or deformation carefully.

If as a result of these checks any uncertainty should arise with regard to safety or if specific faults are found, the accessory may no longer be used and you must send in the product to KLING & FREITAG GmbH for inspection and repairs, if necessary. If defects are ascertained, then you must send in the product to KLING & FREITAG GmbH for inspection and repairs, if necessary.

The inspection requirements vary depending on application and country of use. Observe the requirements that are relevant for you. If in doubt, contact local authorities.

In many countries, regular inspection of mounting components and accessories is required. In most cases (e.g. german BGV C1), an additional annual inspection is required that must be done by a technical expert. Additionally, a detailed inspection carried through by a legally certified or official authority is required every four years.

In this context, it is very important to keep an inspection log book. In this inspection log book, the data for every used accessory is entered at the periodic inspections, making the data available at all times for possible inspections. This book should document maintenance measures and inspection intervals and contain parts lists.

2. The Polyurea synthetic coating used by KLING & FREITAG is impact proof and highly resistant. We recommend using protective coverings or cases to help avoid damaging the paint during i.e. continuous mobile use

3. To replace the filter foam, send the front grille incl. foam to KLING & FREITAG GmbH. Upon payment for expenses, the grille with the new covering will be returned.

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8. Technical Specifications

Design Bass reflex system

Operated with K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS, K&F PLM+,

K&F D-Series or Lab.gruppen IPD 2400

Cut-off frequencies (2-channel mode)

Lower cut-off frequency (-3 dB / -10 dB)

Coverage Omnidirectional

Power handling

Max. SPL 128.5 dB (SPL peak / 1 m / free field)

Components 15“ Langhubchassis, doppelt zentrierte

Speakers / channel 2 (with Lab.gruppen IPD 2400 and K&F

Connection (1+/1-) 2 x speakON® 4-pol NLT4MP

100 Hz

40 Hz / 33 Hz

400 watts nominal1, 800 watts program

75 mm Schwingspule, innen und außen belüftet, geringste Verzerrungen durch Demodulationsring

TOPAS), 3 (with K&F SystemRack, K&F PLM+ and K&F D-Serie)

IN parallel zu OUT

Enclosure Design 15mm Multiplex enclosure with highly

resistable Polyurea synthetic coating in black, 2 ergonomic handles on the sides, 8 anti-slip rubber feet, 4 stacking grooves for save stackings of identical enclusures, ball proof steel grille with black exchangeable acoustic foam behind the grille.

Dimensions (W x H x D) 565 x 435 x 510 mm

Weight 25.2 kg

Accessories see catalogue or visit www.kling-

freitag.de

1) Pink noise 40 - 250 Hz, 2 h; 2) as 1) but with 50% duty cycle

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Frequency response with system controller

Frequency (Hz)

9. Measuring Diagrams

Frequency response

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10. Dimensions PASSIO SUB 15

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11. Disposal

Please recycle the packaging material of the device.

11.1 Germany

It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste. But please do not dispose of them at official collecting points for recycling either!

All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. KLING & FREITAG products labelled with a waste bin sign have thus to be disposed of by KLING & FREITAG GmbH alone. Please call KLING & FREITAG at the number stated below if you have a KLING & FREITAG product to be disposed of. We will offer you a straightforward and professional disposal with no costs involved.

If there is no waste bin sign on one of your KLING & FREITAG products, because it has been sold before 24 March 2006, then by law the owner is in charge of the disposal. In this case we will be happy to assist and offer you proper ways of disposal.

Telephone number to call about the disposal of used KLING & FREITAG products: +49 (0) 511-96 99 7-0

Explanation: With the ElektroG (law relating to electrical and electronic equipment and appliances) we have complied with the EU-directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE, 2002/96/EC).

From 03/24/2006 onwards KLING & FREITAG GMBH has thus labelled all products mentioned in the WEEE with a sign with a crossed out waste bin and a white bar below. This sign indicates that the disposal as domestic waste is prohibited and that the product has been put into circulation on 03/24/2006 at the earliest.

KLING & FREITAG GMBH has been legally registered as a manufacturer with the German registration office EAR. Our WEEE registration number is: DE64110372.

For the German Registration office EAR we have accredited that our products are soleB2B products.

11.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste.

From 08/13/2005 onwards KLING & FREITAG GMBH has thus labelled all products for EUMember countries as well as Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein (except Germany) mentioned in the WEEE with a sign with a crossed out waste bin and a white bar below.

This sign indicates that the disposal on domestic waste is prohibited and that the product has been put into circulation on 08/13/2005 at the earliest.

Unfortunately the European directive WEEE has been complied with implementing different national provisions of law throughout all member countries, which makes it impossible for us to offer consistent solutions for the disposal throughout Europe.

Responsible for complying with these provisions of law is the local distributor (importer) of each country.

For proper disposal of used products in accordance with these local provisions in the mentioned countries of the European Union (except Germany) please ask your local dealer or the local authorities.

11.3 All other Countries

For proper disposal of used products in accordance with local provisions in other than the above mentioned countries please ask your local dealer or the local authorities.

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12. EC Declaration of Conformity

for the products mentioned hereafter including model variants from KLING & FREITAG GmbH provided the products have not been altered subsequently.

Loudspeaker systems:

ACCESS B5 ACCESS B10 ACCESS TS/T9 CA 106 CA 205 *) **) CA 1001 CA 1201 *) CA 1215 CA 1515 GRAVIS 8 N/W GRAVIS 12 N/W GRAVIS 12+ N/W GRAVIS 15 N/W

*) These products are discontinued.

**) These systems are not covered by the Low Voltage Directive because of the rated voltage used.

We declare that the listed products are in conformity with the protection requirements of the following directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances

E 90 MK II LINE 212 NOMOS LS II NOMOS LT NOMOS XLC NOMOS XLS NOMOS XLT PASSIO **) PASSIO SUB 12 PASSIO SUB 15 SCENA 15 SEQUENZA 10 N/W SEQUENZA 10 B

SEQUENZA 5 W SEQUENZA 5 B SONA 5 **) SONA 6 SONA 8 SONA SUB **) SONS SUB II SW 112 SW 115D *) SW 115E SW 118E SW 212E

(2004/108/EC) (2006/95/EC) (VDE 0042-12:2013-02)

The operating conditions specified in the user's manual must be met accordingly.

This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer:

KLING & FREITAG GmbH

Junkersstraße 14, 30179 Hannover, Germany

Hannover, 30 March 2015

Jürgen Freitag (Managing Director / CEO)

KLING & FREITAG PASSIO SUB 15 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. Introduction

1.1 Symbols in User's Manual

1.2 Information about this User's Manual

2. Product Description

2.1 Scope of Delivery

2.2 System Requirements

2.3 Overview of Components

2.4 Accessories

3. Safety Instructions

3.1 Notes for Mounting the Speakers

3.2 Instructions for Speaker Stacking

3.3 Preventing hearing damage

3.4 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety

4. Configuration and Connecting Diagram

4.1 PASSIO SUB 15 combined with other K&F tops.

4.1.1 Combination with Top Speakers in 2-Channel Mode

5. Fuse in the PASSIO SUB 15

5.1 Replacing the Fuses

5.2 Replacing the Chassis

7. Maintenance and Care

8. Technical Specifications

9. Measuring Diagrams

11.1 Germany

11.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

11.3 All other Countries