K&F SONA SUB Important Information, Please Read Before Use
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1. Ensure that all installation connections comply with the applicable safety guidelines and that the size and strength are sufficient 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 As a basic principle you must visually inspect mounted speakers at regular intervals If there are signs of wear cracks or deformation then you must replace the parts immediately The visual inspection al so includes checking the screwed connections on supporting elements The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given safety require ments and legal regulations 3 2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers Mount the speakers securely To avoid injury or damage always be sure to mount the speakers secure ly 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 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 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 7 of 21 Important User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 3 4 Protecting the Speak2. The correct loudness ratio between tops and bass is therefore very dependent upon the bass s set up location the spatial geometry the required playback material and last but not least your person al preferences For this reason the ratio between tops and bass should always be assessed on site for example with a third octave band analyser or a notebook with corresponding measurement software 5 1 Level increase because of adjacent areas As shown in the following table adjacent areas can lead to significant level differences Setup location Name Level increase Pictogram Freely suspended Free field full space 0 dB On a surface Half space ca 3 dB to 6 dB Reference use In a space boundary Quarter space ca 6 dB to 12 dB In a corner Eigth space ca 9 dB to 18 dB NI alla a KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 12 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 6 Configuration and Connecting Diagram 6 1 Terminal assignment 1 l 2 2 1 l 2 2 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 13 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 6 2 SONA SUB with SONA 5 unfiltered In this mode the polarity of the SONA 5 s input signal must be reversed SONA SUB Amplifier STEREO IS Signal processor settings SONA SUB High pass 32Hz Ath order Butterworth Low pass 80Hz 3rd order Butterworth Bell filter 45Hz
3. ple and a fixing hole for horizontal and vertical wall mounting Drilling plan for marking mounting points for wall and ceiling mounting 4 pin Phoenix plug for the corresponding connector in the speaker Plug for fixing hole User s Manual 2 2 Overview of Components Pete lS Mounting Points in double keyhole design for horizontal and vertical mounting SPEAKON Connector type NL4 MPR parallel wiring to Phoenix connector PHOENIX Connector incl plug connector parallel wiring to Speakon connector Fixing hole with removable stopper It serves to secure the enclosure after it has been hung onto the mounting points During use the fixing hole must either be closed by the stopper or a fixing screw Otherwise strong interference may occur Speaker Enclosure Speaker Chassis Front grille mountable and demountable without tools KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 5 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 2 3 Required signal processor When using the SONA SUB a signal processor is required such as an electronic crossover or the K amp F Controller CD 44 The signal processor must provide at least the following settings N 1 x high pass 4th order Butterworth N 1 x low pass 3rd order Butterworth N 1 x bell filter N 1 x all pass 1st order Only if SONA 5 is filtered Further information in chapter Configuration and Connecting Diagram on page 13 ff
4. 2 4 Required mounting material For wall and ceiling mounting N At least 3 screws not countersunk with a thread diameter of 6 mm a head diameter of 10 mm minimum 13 mm maximum and a head height of 6 mm max Rawlplugs or other suitable mounting aids with official technical approval corresponding to the given requirements KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 6 of 21 Warning Caution Caution User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 3 Safety Instructions 3 1 Mounting the Speakers Wall and Ceiling Installation The speakers may only be mounted to wall and ceilings by qualified personnel The technicians responsible for assembling the speakers on site are responsible for the safe setup and use of the speakers and guarantee this Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending aligning or securing the systems Before carrying through ceiling and wall installations it is essential to consider the load capacity of walls ceilings and panelling as well as the stability and type of the construction If there is wall pan elling for example it is then necessary to examine the solidity of the wall and use the appropriate wall plugs Make sure to comply with the stipulated tightening torques If not otherwise stated in this manual only original KLING amp FREITAG parts may be used for mounting the speakers The use of other parts in particular parts by other manufacturers is not permitted in this case
5. 20B Q 2 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 14 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 6 3 SONA SUB with SONA 5 filtered Amplifier SONA SUB Amplifier C Signal Processor or CD 44 MONO MIX STEREO T ah Head PRAM THOR TA ENS Signal processor settings SONA SUB High pass 32Hz 4th order Butterworth Low pass 80Hz 3rd order Butterworth Bell filter 45Hz 20B Q 2 All pass 130Hz 1st order Q 0 SONA 5 High pass 60Hz Ath order Butterworth KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 CD 44 Settings SONA SUB In the CD 44 choose the LSBlock SONA SUB for the speaker SONA SUB SONA 5 In the CD 44 choose the LSBlock SONA 5 for the speaker SONA 5 Revision 1 2 Page 15 of 21 Warning Important User s manual K amp F SONA SUB Electrical current of loudspeaker signal may be hazardous for the human body Always make sure the connectors secured against touch when the equipment is in use When using the Phoenix connector To guarantee the protection against contact on the Phoenix connector you may only use the provided 4 pin Phoenix plug This is also the case even if you only use two of the Phoenix Connectors pins Always fully insert bared wire ends into the Phoenix plug such that bared parts of wire can not be touched The bared wire ends have to be accurately screwed into the plugs When using the Speakon connector The Phoenix co
6. and removed without tools 536 mm x 310 mm x 175 4 mm 7 5 kg Special finish in RAL colours 1 Half space corresponds to wall mounting 2 Pink noise 40 250 Hz 2 h 3 is equivalent to 2 but with 50 duty cycle KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 18 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 10 Measuring diagrams Frequency response unfiltered Impedance Ohm 100 40 30 Q T oO g 20 a 80 3 10 60 0 20 100 1000 Frequency Hz Frequency response SONA SUB filtered Frequency response SONA 5 unfiltered Frequency response SONA 5 filtered Summed Frequency response filtered 100 a 2 u 80 A n 60 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 19 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 11 Dimensions T lt ol wo O G 3 3 X S N LoS oi yw 3 3 308 0 mm 12 126 D LO oO E a A L D 2 3 25 5mm 1 004 4 ta IS hO Ha a 3 3 of T E 2ni N Q D Ni ee 3 E ag 3 3 3 3 3 E S Q ha S 2 S z G ae L BE mm 8 819 17 5 mm 0 689 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 20 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA
7. 2 1 2010 ISON 05 Rev 04 Released CB JEET co Vv lt lt O V L xX User User s manual Table of contents K amp F SONA SUB 1 Introduction 4 1 1 Symbols in User s Manual 4 1 2 Information about this User s Manual 4 2 Product Description 5 2 1 Scope of Delivery 5 2 2 Overview of Components 5 2 3 Required signal processor 6 2 4 Required mounting material 6 3 Safety Instructions 7 3 1 Mounting the Speakers Wall and Ceiling Installation 7 3 2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers 7 3 3 Preventing hearing damage 7 3 4 Protecting the Speakers Operating Safety 7 4 Wall and Ceiling Installation 9 Correct Ratio between Top and Bass Speakers 12 5 1 Level increase because of adjacent areas 12 6 Configuration and Connecting Diagram 13 6 1 Terminal assignment 13 6 2 SONA SUB with SONA 5 unfiltered 14 6 3 SONA SUB with SONA 5 filtered 15 7 Wiring 16 7 1 Wiring instructions 16 8 Operating the Speakers 16 Technical Specifications 18 10 Measuring diagrams 19 11 Dimensions 20 12 Disposal 21 12 1 Regulations for Disposal 21 12 1 1 Germany 21 12 1 2 EU Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein 21 12 1 3 All other Countries 21 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 3 of 21 gt Warning gt Caution Important Tip User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 1 Introduction Than
8. SUB 12 Disposal 12 1 Regulations for Disposal 12 1 1 Germany It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste Dispose of the device at public collection points for recycling The device is a so called dual use product intended for domestic and commercial use Therefore this device can be disposed of in public collection recycling points contrary to Kling amp Freitag products which are limited to commercial use Of course old devices can be returned to us and KLING amp FRE ITAG GmbH will take care of appropriate disposal Explanation ElektroG is the enforcement of Directive 2002 95 EC regulating amonst others the collection and re cycling of electrical components and equipment From 03 24 2006 onwards KLING amp 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 amp FREITAG GmbH has been legally registered as a manufacturer with the German registration office EAR Our WEEE registration number is DE64110372 12 1 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 amp FREITAG GmbH has thus labelled all products for EU Member countries as well as Norway Iceland
9. 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 do mestic 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 consis tent solutions for the disposal throughout Europe Responsible for complying with these provisions of law is the local distributor importer of each coun try For proper disposal of used products in accordance with these local provisions in the mentioned coun tries of the European Union except Germany please ask your local dealer or the local authorities 12 1 3 All other Countries For proper disposal of used products in accordance with local provisions in other than the above men tioned countries please ask your local dealer or the local authorities KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 21 of 21
10. erating safety of the SONA SUB speakers we recommend using the system controller K amp F CD 44 When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 75W 8Q requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3dB for the K amp F CD 44 controller N 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 N overloading the speakers N using power amplifiers with other than the recommended maximum output power we do not assume warranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage The following signals may damage the speakers N clipping power amplifiers N permanent high level signals with high frequency and continuous noise from feedback N permanently distorted high level signals N noises which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being con nected disconnected or switched on Do not install devices in any of the following places N where the devices are permanently exposed to direct sunlight N where the devices are exposed to high moisture or rain N where the devices are exposed to strong vibrations and dust Avoid damage caused by the speakers magnetic fields Speakers are permanently surrounded by a magnetic field even when they are not connected There fore during transport and placement of the speakers it is important to ensure that th
11. ere is a sufficient distance between the speakers and magnetic data media and computer video monitors except flat panels KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 8 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 4 Wall and Ceiling Installation Using the provided drilling plan mark the mounting points on the wall or ceiling When mounting always choose at least two of the mounting points as well as the fixation point Choose fasteners that are suitable for the wall or ceiling material Use suitable rawlplugs if necessary Caution Horizontal wall mounting Vertical wall mounting Ceiling mounting KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 9 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB Remove the grille Push one side of the grille towards the middle of the speaker 1 Keep pushing the side and while doing so slide the side of the grille upwards out of the fastening groove 2 Now slide the other side of the grille towards the middle of the speaker 1 Remove the grille by pulling it upwards out of the fastening groove 2 Turn the screws for the keyhole mounting points into the wall Remove the stopper in the fixing hole 1 Connect the speaker cables Follow the instruc tions in chapter Wiring beginning on page 16 At the keyhole mounting points hang the speak er onto the screws 2 Fixate the speaker with the fixing screw 3 During use t
12. ers Operating Safety 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 over loaded 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 over loading the input circuit In any case the signal must be reduced as soon as it sounds unnaturally dis torted Operations without CD 44 Controller N To protect the speakers from being destroyed and to avoid fire hazard they should only be oper ated with professional power amplifiers with a maximum rated output power of 150W 8Q N If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 75W 8Q then it is imperative that the am plifiers have clipping limiters Alternately you can also insert a clipping limiter before the amplifi er N To achieve sensible acoustic results and to protect the speaker from mechanical destruction dur ing use the speaker must be filtered according to this manual See chapter Configuration and Connecting Diagram from page 13 Operations with CD 44 Controller For optimal performance and op
13. he fixing bore must be closed by a fixing screw If not strong interference may oc cur Important KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 10 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB Re install the grille To install the grille follow the removal instructions in reverse order Then push on the grille so that fold of the grille 5 1 is securely behind the fastening groove 2 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 11 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 5 Correct Ratio between Top and Bass Speakers For a balanced sound reproduction suitable for speech and average music material one subwoofer SONA SUB can be combined with 2 tops SONA 5 This is valid as long as the amplifiers for SONA SUB and SONA 5 have the same overall gain and the SONA SUB is mounted on a wall or on the open floor reference use If more bass level is desired for DVD playback or reproducing very low frequency signals i e motor sounds then the number of SONA SUB has to be doubled For this type of use the SONA 5 has to be used with filtering since there is a risk of mechanical otherwise For maximum performance and oper ating safety select use with the CD 44 For an additional bass boost the level increase which occurs in room edges and room corners can be used The placement in room edges and room corners is also beneficial because of the excitation of more room modes which results in a more even bass coverage across the room
14. k you for your decision to buy a KLING amp FREITAG sound system To guarantee a trouble free op erating of the equipment and to allow your KLING amp FREITAG SONA SUB system to achieve its full potential please read the operating instructions carefully before use With the purchase of a SONA SUB system you have acquired a large sound system with the highest possible quality and perfor mance capabilities As the owner of a SONA SUB system you now have a versatile and highly profes sional 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 fol lowing 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 in structions 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 Kling amp Freitag GmbH 2010 all rights reserved 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 Technical specifications measu
15. nnector is connected in parallel to the Speakon connector To guarantee protection against contact on the Phoenix connector the provided 4 pin Phoenix plug must be plugged in during use This is also the case even if you just use the Speakon connector With out the Phoenix plug the Phoenix connector s contacts have hazardous contact voltage 7 1 Wiring instructions Before connecting your SONA SUB loudspeaker switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls Only use high quality speaker cables with a sufficient wire gauge The wire gauge depends on the length of the speaker cable Minimum Wire Gauge mm Required Cable Length m 2 x Speaker Impedance Q N For connections to the power amplifier inputs please use 2 pin shielded microphone cable bal anced with high quality connectors N Avoid ground loops N Please pay attention to the pin assignments shown in this manual N Make sure that the polarity of the speakers at the amplifier is correct When simultaneously using power amplifiers from different manufacturers be sure to use the correct specific pin con figuration It may be necessary to modify the pin configuration on the power amplifiers or on the connectors leading to them N Upon completing the wiring ensure that the connected speaker channels are working in phase To do so use i e a phase checker A phase error can also be recognized when the connected channels are used simultaneously Du
16. rements 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 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 amp FREITAG GMBH Junkersstr 14 D 30179 Hannover Phone 49 0 511 96 99 70 Fax 49 0 511 67 37 94 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 4 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 2 Product Description The subwoofer SONA SUB is the ideal bass supplement for the speaker SONA 5 With its discreet ap pearance it fits in nearly any architecture The practical mounting points with a double keyhole design enable wall and ceiling installation In addition to possible use with the K amp F Controller CD 44 it can also be operated with a universal electronic crossover This possibility makes it extremely attractive not only because of its convincing performance but also economically 2 1 Scope of Delivery A subwoofer for use with the top K amp F SONA 5 3 mounting points based on the keyhole princi
17. ring simultaneous use the bass frequencies become notably quieter or the mid frequencies such as voices cannot be located N If several loudspeakers are connected the signal can be linked through parallel from one loud speaker to the next Please make sure that the total impedance of the loudspeakers R Q is not lower than the minimal impedance indicated on the power amplifier 1 R1 1 R2 1 R3 1 Rtotal KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 16 of 21 Important User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 8 Operating the Speakers Switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls of the mixing console and the power amplifiers Wire your SONA SUB systems according to the instructions in this manual Switch on the mixing console first then the controller and the power amplifier Always use the before mentioned switching order Otherwise switching noises may damage the sound system If there is interference turn off all appliances in the reverse order and check all cable connec tions Successively turn up the individual power amplifier channels and send a signal with low volume to the system Check to see if the desired signals are applied to the intended speakers and make sure there is no interference Turning down the input level controls may not always prevent distortions in the input section of the power amplifier especially if this section has a relatively low headroom A clipping signal may not be displayed b
18. y the clipping indicator then To prevent signal interruptions or damages to the speakers turn the level controls of the power amplifier to the maximum position if possi ble Set the output level of the mixing console or the controller to a level that doesn t overload the power amplifiers or decrease the limiter threshold of the controller When turning off the system the input controls for the power amplifiers should be turned down first followed by the power switches of the amplifiers After that the other appliances can be turned off KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2010 Revision 1 2 Page 17 of 21 User s manual K amp F SONA SUB 9 Technical Specifications Design Frequency range without filter 3 dB 10 dB Lower cut off frequency with filter 3 dB 10 dB Power handling SPL 1W 1m Max SPL 1m Components Impedance nominal Wiring Enclosure Design Dimensions W x H x D Weight Options Bass reflex system 70 Hz 400 Hz 60 Hz 450 Hz 42 Hz 32 Hz half space 150 watts nominal 300 watts program 3 89 dB SPL half space 114 dB SPL half space 8 woofer with 50mm voice coil 8 Q 4 pin Phoenix connector and Speakon NL4MPR parallel 12 mm multiplex enclosure structured lacquer in black or white 3 mounting holes in double keyhole design and a fixing hole for vertical and horizontal wall and ceiling mounting perforated metal grille in the enclosure colour that can be mounted
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