KLING & FREITAG VIDA L, VIDA C Operating Instructions Manual

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K&F VIDA L and VIDA C

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 1.3

Released: 28.10.2016

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Table of contents

Introduction 5

1.1 Icons Used 5

1.2 About these operating instructions 5

Product Description 6

2.1 Items IncludedVIDA L 6

2.2 Items IncludedVIDA C 6

2.3 Overview of VIDA L Parts 7

2.3.1 Upper Terminal 8

2.3.2 Lower Terminal 9

2.4 Product Labels and Icons 9

2.4.1 VIDA L name plate 9

2.4.2 VIDA L, bottom label 10

2.4.3 VIDA C name plate 10

Intended Use 11

System Requirements 11

Safety Instructions 12

5.1 General Safety Instructions 12

5.2 Preventing Hearing Damage 13

VIDA L Setup 13

6.1 Required Tools 13

6.2 Interconnecting System Components 13

6.2.1 Troubleshooting Mechanical Issues 18

6.2.2 Setting up a Speaker Array 18

6.2.3 Mounting the VIDA C 20

Dismounting 23

Wiring 23

8.1 AMP OUT pinout 24

8.2 Wiring Instructions 25

8.3 Connecting the VIDA L Speakers 26

8.4 Status indicator 29

First-time Use 30

9.1 Reset dongle 30

VIDA App Quick Overview 32

10.1 Initial Function Checks 32

10.2 Key Settings on the Setup Screen 33

10.3 Key Settings on the Beam Screen 33

10.4 Key Settings on the Audio Tools Screen 33

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10.5 Key Settings on the Groups Screen 33

10.6 Key Information on the Status Screen 33

Control 35

11.1 Control inputs (GPI) 35

11.1.1 GPI Hardware 35

11.1.2 GPI Software 35

11.2 GPO Control Outputs 37

11.2.1 GPO Hardware 37

11.2.2 not_found 37

11.3 Software GPI 38

Updating the Firmware 39

Transportation and Storage 43

Care and Maintenance 43

Technical Specifications 44

15.1 Technical Specifications VIDA L 44

15.2 Technical Specifications VIDA C 45

Measuring Diagrams 46

16.1 VIDA L diagrams 46

Dimensions and Weight 50

17.1 VIDA L, Dimensions and Weight 50

17.2 VIDA L with VIDA C, Dimension and Weight 51

17.3 VIDA L Mass Center 52

Accessories 53

18.1 Accessories for VIDA L 53

18.2 Accessories for VIDA L Flying Frame 55

Disposal 56

19.1 Germany 56

19.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 56

19.3 All Other Countries 56

Declaration of Conformity (CE) 58

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. You have acquired a quality VIDA L speaker system with built-in power amplifier designed for maximum performance. To guarantee trouble-free operation and enable the device to achieve its full potential, please read these operating instructions carefully before use. You will find that your VIDA L speaker system is truly a versatile pro-grade tool.

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

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.

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

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 IncludedVIDA L

• Line-array speaker with beam steering (1 item) and optional VIDA C

• VIDA L reset dongle (1 item)

• Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 power cord (with Type C safety plug) Or Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 power cord (1 item, no connector, for 115 V operation)

• (1x) Operating Instructions

Using the VIDA App software is obligatory for setting up the system. You can download the latest version from the Microsoft App Store (http://www.microsoftstore.com).

http://www.microsoftstore.com

When setup is complete, if you use the speaker in a fixed installation, you will not need VIDA App anymore.

2.2 Items IncludedVIDA C

• (1x) VIDA C

• (1x) Allen wrench (6 mm)

• NLT-425 speaker patch cord, 0.5 m, K&F item #35891 (1 item)

• (1x) Operating Instructions

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2.3 Overview of VIDA L Parts

1. (4x) Connecting Adapters (extended)

2. (8x) Connecting Pins

3. Upper Lever

4. Upper Terminal

5. Status indicator

6. 'VIDA C' (optional)

7. Lower Terminal

8. Bottom Lever

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2.3.1 Upper Terminal

1. Analogue Input (XLR)

2. AES/EBU Input (XLR)

3. VIDA Link Bus Input (RJ45)

4. AC Mains, 100 V - 240 V AC (Neutrik PowerCon True1)

5. Analogue Link (XLR)

6. AES/EBU Link (XLR)

7. Dante/Remote Primary (RJ45)

8. Dante/Remote Secondary (RJ45)

9. Phoenix Connectors (see below)

687

• 1. – 4. NC1, NO1, NC2, NO2: GPOs used for status output (warnings, errors)

• 5. – 7. COM, MUTE, PRIO: GPIs used, for example, for warning systems: auto switch-off for prioritizing another warning system, or for loading a specific warning-system preset

• 8. – 13. GND, +10 V, COM, a1, a2, a3: GPIs featuring power sources, allowing for switching between 8 presets

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2.3.2 Lower Terminal

1. AUX output (XLR)

2. VIDA Link Bus Output (RJ45)

3. AMP output (Neutrik Speakon)

2.4 Product Labels and Icons

VIDA L speakers have one or more labels showing icons and important information.

2.4.1 VIDA L name plate

1. Manufacturer logo

2. Disposal information (see the Disposal chapter on page 56)

3. Rating information (see the Wiring chapter on page 23)

4. Product weight

5. Product name

6. Manufacturer address

7. Grounding instruction

8. CE mark

9. Warnings

10. NEVER use this product in tropical climates or under similar climate conditions.

11. Never use this product in places exceeding an altitude of 2000 meters.

12. Serial number, weight

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2.4.2 VIDA L, bottom label

1. Warnings

2. AUX-out pinout and internal wiring (see the Wiring chapter on page 23)

3. AMP-out pinout and internal wiring (see the Wiring chapter on page 23)

4. Safety instructions on operating rigged speakers (see the Attaching a Flying Frame to a

Speaker chapter on page 13)

2.4.3 VIDA C name plate

1. Manufacturer logo

2. Serial number, weight

3. Product name

4. Manufacturer address

5. Disposal information (see the Disposal chapter on page 56)

6. CE mark

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3. Intended Use

Use the KLING & FREITAG speaker for audio reproduction only. Always use the specified accessories for flying or rigging.

Never operate the speaker in environments where the temperature exceeds 35 °C / 95 °F. Never operate the speaker in places exceeding an altitude of 2000 meters / 6000 ft. Make sure that the humidity is between 10% and 90%. When using a single flying frame, you can fly up to 8 VIDA L speakers without VIDA L at a

maximum down-tilt of –9.5° or up to 8 VIDA C speakers with VIDA L at a maximum down-tilt of –7.3°. VIDA C

When using two flying frames, you can fly up to 6 horizontally aligned VIDA L speakers without VIDA L or up to 5 VIDA C speakers with VIDA L. VIDA C

For commercial use as specified in this document only! 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). Any other use not described in this document is not an intended use

4. System Requirements

For operating a VIDA L speaker, you only need a power source and an audio source. For setup purposes, you need a computer running Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 and the VIDA App installed.

The VIDA App required for setting up the speaker system is freely available at the Windows Store.

The software allows for making all required adjustments to the VIDA L: emulating audiences, managing array groups, making detailed sound-ray settings, and selecting the appropriate cardioid configuration.

For more information, refer to the VIDA App operating instructions, which is available for download on our website.

The audio can be applied from any source including Analog, AES, or Dante.

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5. Safety Instructions

5.1 General Safety Instructions

Warning

Power Supply

• Before connecting the device to a power source, check if the local voltage matches the voltage marked on the device. NEVER connect the device to an unauthorized power source. Doing so may permanently destroy the device.

• Make sure that the power outlet has a ground connector and it is connected to the device through the PE conductor of the power cord!

• Always route power cords so that they are protected from damage caused by stepping on it, tensile stress, or getting caught.

• Make sure you can disconnect the device from the mains at any time!

• All equipment interconnected through signal cables must be connected to common ground. Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or permanent damage to the connected equipment.

Warning

I/O

• The device does not include a master fuse. Therefore, be sure to protect the supply line appropriately (230 V: 16 A fuse max.; 115 V: 20 A fuse max.)!

• Also make sure the supply line has an appropriately dimensioned cable cross-section.

• Always use properly shielded cables with connectors attached as specified by the EMC directive.

• This device is not designed for home use.

• The device is designed for indoor use only.

Caution

Maintenance and Technical Service

Never perform any maintenance work on the equipment other than what is described in these operating instructions. Have repairs works performed by a qualified service technician only.

Only qualified technicians expressly authorized by KLING & FREITAG are permitted to repair the device. This is required, for example, if

• the power cord or power inlet have been damaged,

• objects or liquids have got inside the device,

• the device was exposed to rain,

• the device doesn't appear to be functioning properly,

• the device has fallen down or the enclosure has been damaged.

Caution

Never place your devices

• where they are permanently exposed to direct sunlight,

• near heat sources or open fire,

• where the airflow for cooling is blocked,

• where they are exposed to high moisture,

• where they are exposed to strong vibrations or dust.

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Caution

Intrusion of liquids

• Make sure at all times that no objects or liquids can intrude or leak into the device.

Noise

RF interference at the power cord or line cables may result in unwanted noise. When using the AES/EBU input, strong interference may result in a total audio dropout.

Prolonged Periods Of Non-operation

Disconnect the power cord from the mains if you don't use the device for a prolonged period of time.

Cleaning

Before cleaning, disconnect the device from power. Use a dry cloth only.

Transportation

When transporting the device, make sure that it is protected from vibrations.

5.2 Preventing Hearing Damage

Caution

This equipment is capable of delivering sound pressure levels in excess of 90 dB SPL, which may cause permanent hearing damage. Keep your distance from operating speakers.

6. VIDA L Setup

6.1 Required Tools

The following is required for mounting the VIDA C to the VIDA L speaker:

• Allen wrench (6 mm)

• Torque wrench for 16Nm

6.2 Interconnecting System Components

The following describes how to interconnect VIDA L system components. The approach is basically applicable to VIDA L accessories, too. Here, we will explain how to securely interconnect two speakers as an example. In this case, whether the components are placed vertically (upright) or horizontally is not important.

The key parts required for interconnecting two components are the upper and lower levers.

Upper lever:

The upper lever is used for locking or unlocking the rigging-system connecting adapter (steps 1 – 6 below).

Lower lever:

The lower lever is used for locking or unlocking the connection to another speaker or accessory (steps 7 – 9 below).

1 Pull out the upper lever towards its

longitudinal axis.

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2. Rotate the lever clockwise by 90 degrees.

Doing so will push the connecting adapters out of the speaker.

3. When all four connecting adapters are in position, rotate the lever anticlockwise back into the vertical position.

4. Push the lever back in in longitudinal direction until it snaps.

This will lock the lever.

5. Pull the connecting adapters out of the housing.

The connecting adapters are fastened and secured by means of connecting pins.

Warning

Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!

Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by!

Check whether all four connecting adapters have been fully pushed out and locked (a).

Make sure that the lever has returned to its captive position (b).

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On both sides of the speaker, make sure that you can see and feel the chamfers of the 4 connecting pins (8 pins in total) are flush with the walls from outside (a).

The speaker top with the pulled-out connecting adapters is now ready for interconnection with another speaker or accessory.

The steps 7 – 9 below show how to prepare the speaker bottom for accepting the connecting adapters of another speaker or accessory.

7. Pull out the lower lever towards its longitudinal axis.

8. Rotate the lever clockwise by 90 degrees.

9. Push the lever longitudinally into the joint case to lock it.

Doing so will allow the receptacles to accept the connecting adapters of another speaker or accessory.

This speaker is now ready for accepting and securely locking the connecting adapters of another speaker or accessory. The steps below explain how to securely mount two prepared speakers to each other.

10.

Caution

Crushing hazard!

When mounting, avoid crushing your body parts between system components moving towards each other.

While mounting speakers onto each other, never put your hands between the connecting faces (i.e. speaker bottom and top faces)!

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Put this speaker onto another one or the connecting adapters of an accessory.

11. Pull out the lower lever towards its longitudinal axis.

12 Rotate the lever anticlockwise into

its original position. Doing so will fasten and secure the

connecting adapters of the lower speaker.

13 Push the lever back in in

longitudinal direction until it snaps.

Warning

Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!

Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by!

Check whether all four connecting adapters have been fully pushed out and locked (a).

Make sure that the lever has returned to its captive position (b).

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On both sides of the speaker, make sure that you can see and feel the chamfers of the 4 connecting pins (8 pins in total) are flush with the walls from outside (a).

Tip

To support the adapters snapping into each other, slightly push the joint in every direction.

If any connecting pin still doesn’t extend fully, try pulling it out through the emergency bore. (See the Troubleshooting Mechanical Issues chapter on page 18.)

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6.2.1 Troubleshooting Mechanical Issues

Warning

Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!

Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by!

At the end of the installation process, make sure that the lever locks into its horizontal position. In this position, the lever is secured against rotation.

Never use the rigging system if the lever does rotate in this position! Contact your retailer.

At the end of the connecting process, if the connecting pins have not been sufficiently moved out, the rigging system of this speaker may be damaged.

If the pin is blocked by dirt or foreign objects, try loosening it through the emergency bore.

1 For this purpose, carefully thread

an M4 screw into the connecting pin from outside.

2. Trying moving the screw and the lever to release the blocked pin.

Tip

If you have successfully released and pulled out the pin, be sure to have any issues resolved before next use.

Warning

Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!

Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by!

Have the flying system repaired by a KLING & FREITAG authorized service provider.

6.2.2 Setting up a Speaker Array

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1 Prepare the interfacing speaker

sides as described on page 13ff. Upper speaker: steps 1 – 6 Lower speaker: steps 7 – 9

Caution

Crushing hazard!

When mounting, avoid crushing your body parts between system components moving towards each other.

While mounting the speakers to one another, never put your hands between the connecting faces (i.e. speaker bottom and top faces)!

After preparing the speakers as explained, push them towards each other.

Make sure that the four connecting adapters smoothly slide into the other speaker’s housing.

Tip

Also note that trouble-free assembly might be obstructed, for example, by an uneven ground surface.

To support the adapters snapping into each other, slightly push the joint in every direction.

If you still have trouble mounting the speakers, switch to a more level place.

In entirely level places, if you cannot achieve secure interconnection between speakers, the rigging system of at least one speaker is probably faulty. In this case, don’t attach the faulty speaker to the other speakers but have it repaired.

Warning

Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!

Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by!

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On both sides of each speaker box, make sure that you can see and feel the chamfers of the 4 connecting pins (8 pins in total) are flush with the walls from outside (a).

Make sure that all levers of both speakers are locked in their captive positions (a, 2x).

6.2.3 Mounting the VIDA C

Warning

Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!

Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by!

To attach the VIDA C, use only the dedicated fasteners featuring captive screws inside the rails located at the VIDA L rear panel.

Make sure all bolts and screws are tightened to the specified torque.

Tip

If you want to use the VIDA L speakers in combination with VIDA C, you need to attach one VIDA L to each VIDA App speaker. You need to emulate that setup using the [$], too.

You can mount a VIDA C to a VIDA L speaker while it is still in the transportation case.

1 Loosen the mounting screws until

the VIDA C can be mounted. Note that these are captive

mounting screws, i.e. they are tied to their respective holders. To avoid damaging the screws and threads, don’t apply excessive force when loosening the screws.

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2. Place the VIDA C onto the VIDA L speaker.

The Speakon port of the VIDA C needs to point towards the lower connector panel (three ports).

3. When the VIDA C is properly aligned to the speaker through all four screws, push it towards the lower connector panel until it stops.

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4. Fasten all four screws finger-tight. Connect the VIDA C to the VIDA L’s

AMP OUT port using a 4-pin Speakon patch cord.

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7. Dismounting

Tip

When dismounting is completed, store all speakers and accessories in the transportation case. This way, they cannot get lost and are always at hand when needed. In addition, the parts are protected at least temporarily against the effects of unfavorable weather conditions, etc.

Basically, dismounting the speakers is performed in reverse order of the installation process.

• Unload the interconnect point.

• Rotate the lever on the upper speaker clockwise until it snaps.

• Pull the speakers apart.

Tip

If you intend putting the speakers into a transportation case, you don’t need to push the connecting adapters back into the housing and to unmount the VIDA C. The transportation case is designed for housing the speaker with the adapters extruded and the VIDA C mounted. This saves a few steps when dismounting and remounting the speakers.

8. Wiring

Warning

Risk of Electrical Shock Speaker-signal currents are potentially hazardous to the human body.

When the system is in use, make sure that the connectors are secured against inadvertent touch.

Be sure to fully insert the stripped wires into the Euroblock, so stripped wire parts cannot be touched.

Warning

Power Supply

• Make sure that the power outlet has a ground connector and it is connected to the device through the PE conductor of the power cord!

• Always route power cords so that they are protected from damage caused by stepping on it, tensile stress, or getting caught.

• Make sure you can disconnect the device from the mains at any time!

• All equipment interconnected through signal cables must be connected to common ground. Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or permanent damage to the connected equipment.

Warning

I/O

• The device does not include a master fuse. Therefore, be sure to protect the supply line appropriately (230 V: 16 A fuse max.; 115 V: 20 A fuse max.)!

• Also make sure the supply line has an appropriately dimensioned cable cross-section.

• Always use properly shielded cables with connectors attached as specified by the EMC directive.

• This device is not designed for home use.

• The device is designed for indoor use only.

Run the cables in a way that nobody can trip over them. Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending, aligning, or securing the systems.

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Warning

Tip

When connecting more than one speaker, we recommend using a split adapter.

8.1 AMP OUT pinout

OUT

CH1-

CH1+

(> 4 Ohm)

}

CH2-

CH2+

(> 4 Ohm)

}

Pinout:

CH1 = 1+ / 1CH 2 = 2+ / 2-

Power:

400 W rms/800 W peak, min. 4 Ohm

Never bridge the 2 AMP OUT channels of the VIDA L.

This output is provided mainly for connecting a VIDA C; However, using the VIDA App, you can set up the VIDA L speaker for joint operation with PASSIO SUB 12 or PASSIO SUB 15. In addition, using the Flat setting, you can connect a passively equalized head.

There are 2 amplifier channels using the same signal. If you need to connect more than 2 PASSIO SUB units, you can run 2 units on each channel using a splitter cable.

Using the app, you can configure the Gain and Delay parameters of the AMP OUT. For more information, refer to the VIDA App operating instructions.

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8.2 Wiring Instructions

Tip

Note that the topmost speaker inside a VIDA L array is the 'master' speaker. Connect all audio sources to that speaker. Signal lines to other speakers within the array are

not supported! Just as with the inputs, only the master-speaker outputs are active. All other speakers are daisy-chained using the VIDA Link Bus. Connect the VIDA Link Bus

Out on the lower connector panel of each speaker to the VIDA Link Bus In on the upper connector panel of the next speaker in the chain using an RJ45 patch cord.

• Before connecting your VIDA L speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all faders and encoders.

• To connect the mixing console to the speaker inputs, use shielded balanced 2-pole microphone cables equipped with quality connectors.

• Avoid creating ground loops.

• Be sure to note the pinouts shown in these operating instructions.

• Check for correct polarity (+/–) at the AMP OUT port of the VIDA L speaker.

• Upon completing wiring, ensure that the connected speaker channels are working in phase, for example, using a voltage tester. When the connected channels are used simultaneously, you can identify out-of-phase statuses by bass cancellation or midfrequency signals (e.g. voices) that cannot be located properly.

• When connecting multiple speakers, you can daisy-chain the signal from one speaker to the next.

• When connecting 3rd-party speakers to the AMP OUT port of the VIDA L speaker, make sure not to fall below the minimum overall impedance of 4 ohms.

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8.3 Connecting the VIDA L Speakers

Connecting VIDA L speakers with or without VIDA C

Link

Ethernet Master

Analog AES Dante

100 V - 240 V AC

50/60 Hz

16 A (230 V)

20 A (115 V)

VIDA L

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Connecting VIDA L speakers with K&F PASSIO SUB 12 or K&F PASSIO SUB 15:

Ethernet Master

Analog AES Dante

VIDA L

K&F-Subwoofer

VIDA L

K&F-Subwoofer

(SpeakOn)

100 V - 240 V AC

50/60 Hz

16 A (230 V)

20 A (115 V)

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Connecting VIDA L speakers with the maximum number of K&F PASSIO SUB subwoofers

Master

Analog AES Dante

VIDA L

K&F-PASSIO SUB

(SpeakOn)

1+/1- = CH1 2+/2- = CH2

1+/1- = CH1

2+/2- = CH2

Split Adapter

VIDA L

K&F-PASSIO SUB

(SpeakOn)

1+/1- = CH1 2+/2- = CH2

1+/1- = CH1

2+/2- = CH2

Split Adapter

100 V - 240 V AC

50/60 Hz

16 A (230 V)

20 A (115 V)

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Connecting VIDA L speakers with K&F subwoofers and power amp connected to AUX OUT

Master

Analog AES Dante

VIDA L

K&F-Subwoofer

VIDA L

(AUX OUT)

100 V - 240 V AC

50/60 Hz

16 A (230 V)

20 A (115 V)

8.4 Status indicator

Each VIDA L features an LED indicator located behind the front grille. You can turn the LED on and off using the VIDA App in order to identify a specific VIDA L speaker.

The indicator color shows the following statuses:

• Power-up (blue): The speaker is being powered up and will be ready for operation shortly.

• Beam error (red-lit): The speaker has been powered up successfully and is ready for operation; however, the sound-ray setup needs to be checked.

• Identification (green): The speaker is part of the selected speaker group.

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9. First-time Use

Harmful Environmental Conditions Environmental conditions falling outside the specifications may damage the system!

The speaker system is designed for operation in environments with a maximum temperature of 35 °C, a maximum altitude of 2,000 meters (6,000 ft), and a relative humidity of 10% – 90%.

• When turning off the system, power down the VIDA L speakers first, then turn off the remaining devices.

1. Make sure that all devices have been turned off and all volume controls have been fully

turned down.

2. Wire the VIDA L systems.

3. Turn on the devices in the following order:

• Players

• Console

• VIDA L speakers

• Auxiliary power amps

4. If noise occurs, turn off all devices and check all cable connections.

5. Output a low-volume signal to the system. Check whether the audio is properly routed to

the appropriate speakers. Make sure no noise is heard through those speakers.

To power down the system, turn the devices off again in reverse order.

9.1 Reset dongle

Using the VIDA reset dongle allows for restoring the factory defaults of the speaker. Doing so will rest all customized parameters as well as the network settings. In particular, note that the network-address assignment of the speaker will be reset to DHCP.

Insert the reset dongle into the VIDA Link port.

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The rear-panel indicators produce the following subsequent light chases:

• Green, from left to right

• Orange, from left to right

• Red, from left to right

If you remove the dongle at this time, the indicators will flash red twice. Meaning that the reset operation has been canceled.

If you don’t remove the dongle, the indicators will flash green twice. Restart the speaker now to complete the reset operation.

When the restart is complete, all editable user data and network settings have been reset. In particular, note that the network-address assignment of the speaker will be reset to DHCP.

To restart the speaker, disconnect it from the mains for at least 3 seconds.

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10. VIDA App Quick Overview

Tip

Download the VIDA app from the Microsoft Store and install it. Download the VIDA-app operating instructions from our website (www.kling-freitag.de) and

print it. www.kling-freitag.de/content/uploads/bed_VIDA_APP.pdf

In order to access and set up VIDA speakers using the app, you need to add the speakers to the network as well as to the mains. Refer to page 23 in these operating instructions for more information.

Tip

For details on the VIDA app, see the VIDA-app operating instructions available at our website (www.kling-freitag.de).

10.1 Initial Function Checks

1 Wire your speakers as described in these operating instructions. (See page 23.)

2. Connect the speaker(s) to the mains.

3. Run the VIDA app on your computer. The left-hand side of the Setup screen lists all VIDA speakers (or arrays) found. By

default, the Offline Device is always displayed. Using that device, you can configure settings without physically connecting a VIDA speaker. This means you can create and store “virtual setups” that you can later apply onto your physical speakers.

4. During the speaker (array) upgrade process, a small icon is displayed next to each speaker array. When the update is complete after a few seconds, the icon will normally disappear. If it continues to show, you need to check why the app cannot access the arrays.

Check if the speaker-firmware version is compliant with the installed app version. (See the Speaker-Firmware Update section.)

5. When the displayed circle disappears after a few seconds, you can access the speaker settings from within the software for configuration.

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If the icon continues to show or turns into a red dot, the arrays are not accessible. For troubleshooting purposes, first check whether both the VIDA app and the speaker firmware are up to date.

10.2 Key Settings on the Setup Screen

• Speaker-array name settings

• Audio-input and fallback-input settings

• Input-gain adjustment

• Visualization of the selected speaker array

10.3 Key Settings on the Beam Screen

• Sound-beam visualization for various frequencies

• Graphical definition of audience-area sizes and positions

• Measurement of the actual down-tilt of a selected online array, or calculation of the pick point required for achieving a specific down-tilt of an offline array

• Settings for down-tilt and coverage-angle software control including instant sonic-cone calculation

• Split-beam settings

• Sound-beam optimization

10.4 Key Settings on the Audio Tools Screen

• Master gain. Sets the gain of the selected VIDA array. Note that this does not affect the Amp Out and Aux Out. Using this in combination with the Amp Out gain control allows for creating an appropriate balance between head and woofer.

• One Knob control for quick compensation of excessive low or high ends

• Parametric EQ

• Full-range/low-cut selection

• VIDA C polar-pattern selection (if available)

• Selection of connected woofers and speaker outputs (PASSIO SUB units at the Amp Out, other amps and woofers at the Aux Out)

10.5 Key Settings on the Groups Screen

• Speaker and array grouping

• Common parametric “group” EQ

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10.6 Key Information on the Status Screen

• General system status

• Gain/Gain Reduction

• GPI Priority/Mute

• Selected audio input

• Selected fallback input

• Split-Beam (On/Off)

• Optimize (On/Off)

• VIDA L Mode

• VIDA C Mode

• Amp Out status (on/off)

• Speaker temperature

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11. Control

11.1 Control inputs (GPI)

11.1.1 GPI Hardware

The GPIs are designed as floating optocoupler inputs. Voltages of less than 1.5 V reliably put the optocoupler into the Off state. The reverse voltage

is –6 V. Always make sure not to exceed the maximum negative voltage of 6 V. Voltages of 5 – 30 V reliably put the optocoupler into the On state. Never apply a control

voltage exceeding the allowable maximum of 30 V.

The current drawn at 10 V is 2.5 mA. The 10 V output is a galvanically isolated (floating) DC/DC converter featuring a current limit

at approx. 15 mA. If no external voltage source is used, you can use the converter either for controlling the GPIs

or for indicating the GPO statuses, for example, using a low-current LED. Another application is a GPO-state indicator (for example, using a low-current LED).

11.1.2 GPI Software

You can set the response to a voltage change separately for each GPI. The settings available for changes from low to high are listed on the left-hand side of the configuration window; those for high-to-low changes are listed on the right-hand side.

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• Low means “less than 1.5 V” for hardware GPIs and “0” for software GPIs.

• High means “more than 5 V” for hardware GPIs and “1” for software GPIs.

The GPIs allow for configuring 25 functions for each high-to-low and low-to-high changes. 1: Mute toggle: Toggles the master-mute button—disabled mute becomes enabled, and vice

versa. 2 – 11: Change Volume: Changes the volume by the specified value (10 presets from –10 dB to

+10 dB). 12: Select Input Analog: Selects the analog input. 13: Select Input Dante 1: Selects Dante input 1. 14: Select Input Dante 2: Selects Dante input 2. 15: Select Input AES 3 L: Selects AES input 1. 16: Select Input AES 3 R: Selects AES input 2. 17: Select Input AES 3 L+R: Selects AES inputs 1+2. 18: Load Preset: (not yet implemented) not_found

1. Mute: You can set whether mute is enabled by the high or low state. Enabling will mute

the system—you cannot unmute it using the app nor the mute toggles of other GPIs.

2. Priority: Here you can select the audio input that is switched to when the GPI is enabled.

This state disables both input gain and input mute, i.e. the signal is routed to the amplifiers at 0-dB level regardless of the gain setting and the mute status.

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11.2 GPO Control Outputs

The GPOs are floating MOSFETs supporting NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed). If the outputs have been enabled using the software, NO is low-resistance and NC is highresistance to common. In case of errors, NO is high-resistance and NC is low-resistance.

11.2.1 GPO Hardware

Resistive Load:

500 mA, 60 V AC/DC

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11.2.2 not_found

The GPOs allow for querying 5 statuses:

1. Off: The GPO is disabled. The MOSFET switch is off.

2. System On: The MOSFET is on when the VIDA has powered up successfully and is ready

for operation.

3. not_found

4. System Overtemp: The MOSFET is off when the temperature of an amp exceeds 70 °C or

the power-supply temperature is 5 °C or less within the cutoff-temperature.

5. System Hardware Fault: MOSFET switch is off, if

• When reports Protect reports or is not connected

11.3 Software GPI

The SGPIs and SGPOs are configured in the same way as their hardware counterparts. You can access and query them using a browser or a similar HTTP-enabled piece of software. The VIDA web interface will always respond with JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) messages. The software GPI/Os are provided for integrating VIDA components with media-controller software.

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12. Updating the Firmware

To update the speaker firmware: (If you know the IP address of the VIDA L to be updated, skip to step 3.)

1 In the VIDA app, launch the IP-configuration dialog.

2. Make a note of the speaker’s IP address displayed.

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3. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.

4. In the occurring speaker menu, click Software Update.

5. Either select the actual firmware installation file from the dialog or drag and drop it onto the appropriate page area using the mouse.

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6. Click Upload Firmware.

7. Wait about 2 minutes for the operation to finish.

8. Click Update.

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9. Wait about 5 minutes for the operation to finish.

10. not_found not_found not_found

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13. Transportation and Storage

Always protect all metal parts from even temporary moisture. Store, transport, and use the accessories in dry environments only. Speaker accessories are not designed for prolonged use in corrosive environments.

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

In addition, protect all system parts and VIDA L accessories from mechanical strains in order to prevent damage.

We recommend storing VIDA L speakers inside a VIDA L transportation case. (See also the Accessories chapter on page 53.)

14. Care and Maintenance

Warning

The VIDA L system can exhibit signs of wear over the years, for example, from mechanical strain, transport damage, corrosion, or improper handling. Remember that flying speakers always impose a high safety risk.

Generally, perform a visual inspection of your speaker every time you suspend it or take it down. In fixed installations, check the speaker for signs of wear at regular intervals.

When performing those checks, particularly look for deformations, cracks, dents, damage to threads, and corrosion. Also check slings and lifts (e.g. shackles, chains, and steel ropes) carefully for wear and deformation.

If as a result of these checks any uncertainty should arise with regard to safety or defects are found, don’t use the speaker any longer. Contact your retailer.

Inspection regulations may vary depending on application and country of use. Observe all applicable regulations; when in doubt, contact the local authorities.

Many countries require regular inspection of mounting components and accessories. An additional annual inspection is typically required to be performed by a technical expert. Moreover, a legally certified or official authority must perform a detailed inspection every four years.

Therefore, be sure to maintain an inspection log. Enter the values determined for each speaker and accessory during the periodic checks into this log. This way, relevant data are always at hand in case of inspection. The log should also document maintenance measures and inspection intervals and contain parts lists.

We recommend using protective coverings or transport cases to help avoid damaging the paint in case of continuous mobile use, etc.

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15. Technical Specifications

15.1 Technical Specifications VIDA L

Concept DSP-controlled line-array speaker

Frequency range @±3 dB 77 Hz – 21 kHz (FR mode)

115 Hz – 21 kHz (LCut mode)

Frequency range @-10 dB 65 Hz – 22 kHz (FR mode)

80 Hz – 22 kHz (LCut mode)

Horizontal coverage angle 90°

Analog In 18 dBu

AUX OUT 12 dBu

AES Link Electrically reinforced

Vertical coverage angle 0° – 90° (adjustable)

Rated input power (@ 1/8 rated output power)

520 W

Maximum input power (@ rated output power)

2350 W

Max. SPL 134 dB (SPL peak/1 m/185 ms burst) (1 × VIDA L)

137 dB (SPL peak/1 m/185-ms burst) (3 × VIDA L)

System components 6 × 6.5" woofer

12 × 3.5" midrange speaker 32 × 0.9" tweeter"

I/O 2 × analog XLR (input / link)

2 × digital XLR AES 3 (input / link) 2 × Dante RJ45, Ethernet, primary port for remote connection, secondary port for switch 2 × RJ45, LinkBus In / Out 1 × Speakon to VIDA C or subwoofer (optional) 1 × XLR NF AUX out 3 × Phoenix: 2 × GPO, 5 × GPI, 1 × 10 V control voltage

GPI nominal input voltage 10 V

GPI low-level input voltage (reliably off, -40 °C … +90 °C)

< 1.5 V

GPI high-level input voltage (reliably on, -40 °C … +90 °C)

> 4 V

GPI maximum input voltage 40 V

AC power inlet Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1

Mains voltage 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

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Housing Aluminum housing, built-in rigging system from

EDP and power-coated steel with low-wear connectors, 2 handles on the rear panel, impactproof grille backed with acoustic foam.

Rigging system Built-in hidden rigging system designed for up to

8 VIDA L with VIDA C for ultrafast assembly and disassembly

Dimensions (H x W x D) 1075 x 210 x 341 mm

1075 x 210 x 480 mm (VIDA L with VIDA C)

Weight 48.2 kg

61.8 kg (VIDA L mit VIDA C)

Color RAL 9005 (black)

special finish in RAL colours

Ambient temperature (max., during operation)

35° C

Relative humidity 10% – 90%

Operating altitude (max.) 2.000 m (6.000 ft)

Contamination class 2

Power-surge category 2

Power-plug design Note: Be sure to use a power-plug design

suitable for mains connection at your location. This might require replacing the existing power plug.

15.2 Technical Specifications VIDA C

DSP/Amplifier powered by VIDA L

Frequency range @±3 dB 65 Hz – 240 Hz

Frequency range @-10 dB 57 Hz – 350 Hz

Horizontal coverage angle Cardioid, HyperCardioid, Omnidirectional

(BassBoost)

System components 4 x 6,5" Woofer

Dimensions (H x W x D) 210 x 749 x 150 mm

Weight 13.6 kg

Color RAL 9005 (black)

special finish in RAL colours

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16. Measuring Diagrams

16.1 VIDA L diagrams

Horizontal Directivity

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K

-180°

-150°

-120°

-90°

-60°

-30°

0°

30°

60°

90°

120°

150°

180°

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

< 3

Attenuation (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Vertical coverage pattern

Attenuation (dB)

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

< 3

180° 150° 120° 90° 60° 30° 0°

-30°

-60°

-90°

-120°

-150°

-180°

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Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 0° Tilt

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K

-180°

-150°

-120°

-90°

-60°

-30°

0°

30°

60°

90°

120°

150°

180°

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

< 3

Attenuation (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 5° Tilt

Attenuation (dB)

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

< 3

180° 150° 120° 90° 60° 30° 0°

-30°

-60°

-90°

-120°

-150°

-180°

Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 10° Tilt

Attenuation (dB)

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

< 3

180° 150° 120° 90° 60° 30° 0°

-30°

-60°

-90°

-120°

-150°

-180°

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Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 20° Tilt

Attenuation (dB)

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

180° 150° 120° 90° 60° 30° 0°

-30°

-60°

-90°

-120°

-150°

-180°

Function optimize 'off' Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 20° Tilt

Attenuation (dB)

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

< 3

180° 150° 120° 90° 60° 30°

0°

-30°

-60°

-90°

-120°

-150°

-180°

Function optimize 'on' Vertical coverage, 20° Splayangle, 20° Tilt

Attenuation (dB)

3 - 6 6 - 9 9 - 12 12 - 15 15 - 18 > 18

< 3

180° 150° 120° 90° 60° 30° 0°

-30°

-60°

-90°

-120°

-150°

-180°

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Frequency response 'on axis'

Frequency response Frequency response LCut

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency response with PASSIO SUB 12

20 100 1000 10000 20000

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency response Frequency response PASSIO Sub 12

Frequency response with PASSIO SUB 15

20 100 1000

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency response Frequency response PASSIO Sub 15

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17. Dimensions and Weight

17.1 VIDA L, Dimensions and Weight

Weight: 48.2 kg

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17.2 VIDA L with VIDA C, Dimension and Weight

Weight: 61.8 kg

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17.3 VIDA L Mass Center

226,2

186,2

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18. Accessories

18.1 Accessories for VIDA L

VIDA C

Expansion module for cardioid applications or as subwoofer expander

Speaker Patch Cable NLT-425, 0.5 m

50 cm patch cable for connections between SEQUENZA 5/10 (N/W) elements, high-grade halogen-free cable, 4

conductors with 2.5 mm2 cross section each, water proof metal connectors Neutrik® NLT4FX VIDA LVIDA C

RJ45 patch cord, approx. 30 cm

for interconnecting two VIDA L units

Mains power cable (EU, Schuko), 3 m Neutrik powerCon True1™

3 m lockable device connector, handles up to 16A, supports insertion / removal on load and voltage

VIDA L Mounting Bracket / Handhold

for mounting to the VIDA L rear mounting rail. This ergonomic handhold allows for carrying the speaker or mount it to a truss using the supplied clips. Items included: 2 handholds, 2 pipe clips, custom screws

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VIDA L Wall Bracket

For vertical mounting to suitable walls (without VIDA C only)

K&F VIDA L Sub Adapter

Mounting plate for secure placement of a VIDA L or VIDA L/C configuration onto a K&F subwoofer equipped with K&F M20 mounting plate, horizontally rotatable

VIDA L Reset-Dongle

restoring the factory settings (included)

VIDA L Speaker-stand Mounting Plate

For mounting VIDA L speakers to H.O.F. Alutec speaker stands

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K&F VIDA L Transportation Case

For safe and secure transport of a VIDA C unit including VIDA C and other accessories. Available on request.

VIDA L Flying Bracket

Flying bracket for up to 3 VIDA L or VIDA L plus VIDA C, 0° angulation (fixed)

VIDA L Flying Frame

Flying frame for up to VIDA L speakers

18.2 Accessories for VIDA L Flying Frame

VIDA L Flying Frame Extension

For enlarging the front capacity in combination with a VIDA L flying frame.

VIDA L Connector Set (set of 4)

For attaching a VIDA L flying frame under a VIDA L speaker for dual-train rigging

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19. Disposal

Please recycle the packaging material of the device.

19.1 Germany

Don’t dispose of waste electrical equipment through household waste. Don’t deliver it to official recycling points either.

All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. Therefore, KLING & FREITAG GmbH is exclusively responsible for disposing of all KLING & FREITAG waste equipment marked with a garbage-can icon. Please call the below phone number when you have a KLING & FREITAG product (marked with the garbage-can icon) for disposal. We will offer you a straightforward and professional disposal at no cost.

KLING & FREITAG equipment with no such icon was sold before 24 March 2006; in that case, the owner is legally responsible for disposal. We will, however, gladly assist you by naming appropriate ways of disposal.

For further disposal information of KLING & FREITAG waste products, call +49 (0)511-96 99 7-0 Background information: The Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Appliances Act

(ElektroG) is the German implementation of the European (EU) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE, 2002/96/EC).

Therefore, starting on 24 March 2006, KLING & FREITAG GmbH has marked all products subject to the WEEE that are distributed in Germany with an icon showing a crossed-out garbage can with a white bar below it. The icon indicates that the equipment was distributed on or after 24 March 2006 and must not be disposed of through household waste.

KLING & FREITAG GmbH is legally registered as a manufacturer with the German wasteequipment registration authority (EAR). The WEEE registration number is: DE64110372.

We substantiated towards the EAR that our products are for B2B trade only.

19.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

Don’t dispose of waste electrical equipment through household waste.

Starting on 13 August 2005, KLING & FREITAG GMBH has marked all products subject to the WEEE directive that are distributed in any member state of the European Union (except Germany), Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein with an icon showing a crossed-out garbage can with a white bar below it.

The icon indicates that the equipment was distributed on or after 13 August 2005 and must not be disposed of through household waste.

Unfortunately, the European WEEE directive was implemented in different national legislation in the EU member states, making it impossible to offer a consistent disposal solution throughout Europe.

The local distributor (sales partner) in the respective country is responsible for complying with the applicable legislation.

Contact your retailer or the local authorities for information on the regulations applicable in any EU member state (except Germany).

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19.3 All Other Countries

Contact your retailer or the local authorities for information on the regulations applicable in any country not listed above.

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20. Declaration of Conformity (CE)

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INDEX

• Accessories................................................................................................................................... 53

• Array........................................................................................................................................11,23

• connecting......................................................................................................................... 18,23,55

• Connector panel....................................................................................................................8,9,21

• Connector set.............................................................................................................................. 55

• Dimensions...................................................................................................................................50

• Disposal........................................................................................................................................ 56

• Flying Bracket..............................................................................................................................55

• Interconnecting System Components........................................................................................ 13

• LED indicator............................................................................................................................... 29

• Measuring diagram.....................................................................................................................46

• Mounting Bracket / Handhold....................................................................................................53

• Patch cord....................................................................................................................................53

• Reset.............................................................................................................................................30

• Reset dongle................................................................................................................................54

• Speaker port................................................................................................................................26

• Speaker stand..............................................................................................................................54

• Storage.........................................................................................................................................43

• Sub adapter................................................................................................................................. 54

• Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................44

• Updating the Software...............................................................................................................39

• VIDA App.............................................................................................................................6,11,32

• VIDA C................................................................................................................................20,21,53

• Wall bracket................................................................................................................................ 54

• Wiring...........................................................................................................................................23