KLING & FREITAG SONA 6 User Manual

K&F SONA 6

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

User's Manual

Translation of the original instructions

Version 5.9

Released: 16.07.2018

User's Manual K&F SONA 6

Table of contents

Introduction 4

1.1 Icons Used 4

1.2 About this Manual 4

Product Description 5

2.1 Items Included 5

2.2 Components 5

Safety Instructions 6

3.1 Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation 6

3.2 Instructions for Speaker Placement 6

3.3 Preventing Hearing Damage 6

3.4 Protecting the Speakers/Reliability 7

Wall and Ceiling Installation 9

4.1 Required Tools 9

4.2 Temporary alignment of the speakers 9

4.3 Outlet for Cable and Safety elements 10

4.4 Wall Mounting of the Speaker 10

Stand Installation 12

Proper Alignment of the Loudspeakers 13

Wiring 14

7.1 Terminal assignment 14

7.2 Connection diagrams 14

7.3 Wiring Instructions 14

Initial Operation 14

Directions for the 100 volt connection. 16

Dimensions (with Mounting Arm) 16

Measuring Diagrams 17

11.1 Coverage SONA 6 17

11.2 Frequency range SONA 6 17

Technical Specifications 19

EC Declaration of Conformity 20

Accessories 21

Disposal 21

15.1 Germany 21

15.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 21

15.3 All Other Countries 21

User's Manual K&F SONA 6

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee trouble-free operation and enable your KLING & FREITAG SONA 6 system to achieve its full potential, please read this manual carefully before use. You will find that your SONA 6 is truly a versatile pro-grade tool that meets all requirements in terms of audio quality and safe installation.

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 this Manual

guidelines provided in this manual are based on information available at the time of publishing.

We assume no responsibility for technical specifications, dimensions, weights, and properties. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

To ensure safe operation, all persons using the system must have access to this guide and all other relevant material during installation. Don’t set up or operate the system before you have carefully read and fully understood this manual. Keep the manual readily available on site at all times.

All KLING & FREITAG manuals are originally authored in German. KLING & FREITAG spare manuals are separately available for order or can be downloaded

from our website: www.kling-freitag.de.

KLING & FREITAG GMBH, Junkersstr. 14, D-30179 Hannover Phone +49 511 96 99 70, fax +49 511 67 37 94 (other countries)

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2. Product Description

2.1 Items Included

• Loudspeaker with integrated ball joint swivel arm for wall, ceiling or stand mountings

• User's Manual

• 4-pin Phoenix connector for the Phoenix socket on the speaker

• Grill dismantling tool

2.2 Components

1 2 3 4 5

7 8

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

11. Grill dismantling tool

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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 Instructions for Speaker Placement

Caution

Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the speakers securely so that they do not fall. Note that the 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 10° 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 90dB SPL, which may cause permanent hearing damage.

3.4 Protecting the Speakers/Reliability

Never feed audio at excessive levels to the speaker. Mixing consoles, equalizers, effect units, etc. can produce clipping; excessive levels are normally visible on meters and through indicators. 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, be sure to lower the signal level once it sounds 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 200 W @ 8 Ohm.

• If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 100 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 6 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 user's manual.

• 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.

Signals that may damage the speakers include the following:

• clipping power amplifiers

• Continuous high-volume signals at high frequencies, continuous audio feedback

• Continuously distorted signals at high levels

• Sounds occurring when connecting, disconnecting, or switching on a device on the audio system while the speaker is on

Never place your speakers

• where they are permanently exposed to direct sunlight,

• where the devices are exposed to high moisture or rain.

• where they are exposed to strong vibrations or dust.

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