K&F SPECTRA 212, User Manual

Page 1: ...ranslation of the original instructions Revision 1 5 Released 05 15 19 Important Information Please Read Before Use KLING FREITAG GmbH Junkersstra e 14 D 30179 Hannover TEL 49 0 511 96 99 70 FAX 49 0...

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Page 3: ...13 4 1 2 Operating mode Point source 14 4 2 Rotating the K F VariQ Unit 14 5 Horizontal and vertical arrays 18 6 Wiring 19 6 1 Terminal assignment 19 7 Initial Operation 20 8 Setups and Connection Di...

Page 4: ...Source Mode frequency coverage linear 27 10 2 4 Line Source mode frequency coverage SystemAmp 27 11 Technical Specifications 28 12 EC Declaration of Conformity 29 13 Accessories 30 14 Care and Mainten...

Page 5: ...in terms of audio quality and safe installation 1 Introduction 1 1 Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death Not following these instructions may result in serious health problems inclu...

Page 6: ...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 sy...

Page 7: ...the optionally available K F rigging system allow for creating and suspending either a horizontal line of up to six K F SPECTRA 212 or a vertical array of up to four K F SPECTRA 212 Be sure to use the...

Page 8: ...Requirements for Operation Recommendation K F PLM 20k44 SystemAmp ProRental K F PLM 12k44 SystemAmp ProRental or Recommendation K F D200 4 SystemAmp InstallSound K F D120 4 SystemAmp InstallSound K F...

Page 9: ...l K F SPECTRA 212 1 Housing 2 grille 3 View port for mode detection of the K F VariQ unit 4 handle 5 Terminal 6 Camlock fixture for transportation cover 7 Stacking grooves at cover adjacent stacking f...

Page 10: ...s and connectors 1 Labels with typ and switch disclaimer 2 SpeakOn port 1 3 Switch for point source and line source adjustment 4 SpeakOn port 2 1 Technical spezifications for loudspeaker 2 Serial numb...

Page 11: ...or vehicles Qualified and appropriately trained installation personnel are in charge of evaluating the scenario and performing all required steps including statics analysis Proof of stability must be...

Page 12: ...arranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage Signals that may damage the speakers include the following Continuous high volume signals at high frequencies continuous audio feedback...

Page 13: ...ure multiple K F SPECTRA 212 as an array How many K F SPECTRA 212 you intend to interconnect or whether you will use subwoofers or not is not relevant Terminal K F SPECTRA 212 4 Setup and Beamwidth 4...

Page 14: ...e without rotating the speaker by 180 In that case the speaker covers an angle of 25 and 5 at a 10 upwards pre tilt Terminal K F SPECTRA 212 Before changing the configuration use the side opening to c...

Page 15: ...the speaker conversion turn it 180 downwards and place it ex clusively on its front side i e on its waveformer Take the waveformer of the K F VariQ unit with both hands and slowly and carefully pull t...

Page 16: ...ymmetrical 10 pre tilt or Horizontal beamwidth 60 Vertical beamwidth 30 asymmetrical 10 pre tilt 7 When replacing the K F VariQ unit make sure it is not jammed Re insert the unit into the chassis slow...

Page 17: ...ibed in chapter Operat ing mode Line source at page Replace the previously removed screws to fasten the K F VariQ unit Tighten the screws lightly by hand 10 When aligning the grille make sure that the...

Page 18: ...l coverage angle adds to 180 max With vertical arrays the maximum number of speakers allowed means that the horizontal coverage angle adds to120 max 5 Horizontal and vertical arrays A B Horizontal arr...

Page 19: ...he speaker links to the power amplifier Upon completing wiring ensure that the connected speaker channels are working in phase for example using a phase tester When the connected channels are used sim...

Page 20: ...er first the mixing console then the controller and fi nally the power amplifiers Be sure to observe this power up sequence at all times Otherwise switching noises may damage the system If you hear no...

Page 21: ...3 and 4 for the K F SPECTRA 212 and channels 1 and 2 for the subwoofers K F SystemRack Spec212 PS LC By default the crossover frequency between the subwoofer and the top is 100 Hz If you prefer a low...

Page 22: ...ad impedance is 2 7 Ohm per channel Presets Suggested configurations include 8 4 Setup 4 3 SPECTRA 212 line source with additional subwoofer K F SystemAmp SPECTRA 212 LS LCut With a cluster of 3 setup...

Page 23: ...KLING FREITAG GMBH Version 1 5 Page 23 of 35 User s Manual K F SPECTRA 212 Weight 48 kg 9 Dimensions and Weight...

Page 24: ...Point Source Mode horizontal coverage 10 1 2 Point Source Mode vertical coverage 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 f Hz Attenuation dB 3 6 6 9 9 12 12 15 15 18 1...

Page 25: ...ersion 1 5 Page 25 of 35 User s Manual K F SPECTRA 212 10 1 3 Point Source Mode frequency coverage linear 10 1 4 Point Source Mode frequency coverage SystemAmp Frequency response Impedance BassBoost m...

Page 26: ...ce Mode horizontal coverage 10 2 2 Line Source Mode vertical coverage 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 f Hz Attenuation dB 3 6 6 9 9 12 12 15 15 18 18 3 125 250...

Page 27: ...Version 1 5 Page 27 of 35 User s Manual K F SPECTRA 212 10 2 3 Line Source Mode frequency coverage linear 10 2 4 Line Source mode frequency coverage SystemAmp Frequency response Impedance BassBoost mo...

Page 28: ...x Line Source 60 145 dB SPL 3x Line Source 90 146 dB SPL 4x Line Source 120 147 dB SPL Impedance nominal 2 x 8 Ohm Speakers channels 2 per channel recommended max 3 per channel Components 2x 12 LF 6x...

Page 29: ...KLING FREITAG GMBH Version 1 5 Page 29 of 35 User s Manual K F SPECTRA 212 12 EC Declaration of Conformity...

Page 30: ...ector horizontal Connecting element between two K F SPEC TRA 212 with fixture for K F SPECTRA 212 fly bar and K F VIDA L load adapter Allows for creating a horizontal array from several K F SPECTRA 21...

Page 31: ...onnec tor vertically Weight 7 4 kg K F SPECTRA 212 Transport Cover Transport with castors for the safe transport of a K F SPECTRA 212 loudspeaker and for a more comfortable setup of a vertical K F var...

Page 32: ...peaker 2 pieces per single speaker necessary K F Rotation Clamp 450 With 50 mm clamp for mounting to a truss or pipe diameter 48 51 mm A 60 mm version of the K F 450 swivel clamp is also available Wei...

Page 33: ...years for example from mechanical strain transport damage corrosion or improper handling Remember that flying speakers always impose a high safety risk Be sure to always perform a visual inspection of...

Page 34: ...e disposed of through household waste KLING FREITAG GmbH is legally registered as a manufacturer with the German waste equipment reg istration authority EAR Unsere WEEE Reg Nr lautet DE64110372 We sub...

Page 35: ...GMBH Version 1 5 Page 35 of 35 User s Manual K F SPECTRA 212 Translated version of the original SPECTRA 212 Kling Freitag GmbH 2018 Junkersstrasse 14 D 30179 Hannover Germany www kling freitag de All...

Page 36: ...ectors 10 19 Controls 10 13 Coverage Angle 14 D Dimensions 23 Disposal 34 E EC Declaration of Conformity 29 F Flybar 18 31 Flybar Connector Horizontal 30 Flybar Connector Vertical 30 I Items Included...

Page 37: ...Page 37 of 38 S Safety Instructions 11 Serial number 10 Setups 13 20 Single Bar 31 Single Stud Fitting 32 Storage 33 Sub Adapter 30 System requirements 8 T Technical Specifications 28 Transport cover...

Page 38: ...Page 38 of 38 Revision 1 5 KLING FREITAG GMBH User s Manual K F SPECTRA 212 Sub Adapter Notizen 38...