KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 15 Operating Instructions Manual

KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 15 Operating Instructions Manual

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K&F GRAVIS 15
Version 2.7
Operating Instructions
Released: 18.10.2016
Translation of the original instructions
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

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  • Page 1 K&F GRAVIS 15 Version 2.7 Operating Instructions Released: 18.10.2016 Translation of the original instructions 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...
  • Page 3 With rotated Horn Wiring Instructions First-time Use Transportation and Storage Care and Maintenance Technical Specifications 12.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15 W 12.2 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15N 12.3 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15 XW Measuring Diagrams 13.1 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 N 13.2...
  • Page 4 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 13.6 Coverage GRAVIS 15 XW Dimensions Disposal 15.1 Germany 15.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 15.3 All Other Countries EC Declaration of Conformity KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 4 of 32...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 15 system to achieve its full potential read the operating instructions carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the GRAVIS 15 speaker system.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    GRAVIS 15 N is equipped with a rotatable tweeter horn with a coverage angle of 65° x 50°. The model GRAVIS 15 W has a coverage angle of 90° x 50°. Its elegant design suitable for galas or TV provides for an attractive appearance on all stages, clearly setting the GRAVIS 15 apart from other PA speakers in its performance class.
  • Page 7: Overview Of Components

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 Overview of components (5x) flying and securing point K&F 'VariPoint' for use with the 'K&F Lifting Pin', K&F eyebolt or standard M10 threads. Speaker handle with drill hole prevents liquids from building up in the handle area.
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 Accessories Adjustable Speaker Mount GRAVIS 15 Ceiling Bracket GRAVIS 15 Adjustable Wall Mount 50 Lifting Pin M10 x 17 Eyebolt Protective Cover GRAVIS 15 KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 8 of 32...
  • Page 9: Required Tools

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 Stand socket M10 Pipe Clamp for TV Spigot TV Spigot 20 mm Spigot 20 mm Required Tools To rotate the high frequency horn: • 3 mm Allan key for loosening the front grille and horn tweeter KLING &...
  • Page 10: Preventing Hearing Damage

    90 dB SPL, which may cause permanent hearing damage. Caution Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety GRAVIS 15 speakers may only be used in combination with a K&F SystemAmp/SystemRack. KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7...
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 In general, audio signals must not be overdriven. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc. and should be indicated on this equipment. When a power amplifier is overloaded at the output (clipping), then the amplifier activates a clipping warning signal.
  • Page 12: Suspending The Speakers

    For flying the loudspeaker or for fixing it on a wall or ceiling we recommend you to use the accessories "Adjustable Speaker Mount GRAVIS 15", "U-Mount Wall/Ceiling Bracket GRAVIS 15" or "Adjustable Wall Mount 50". By using these accessories, you can easily adjust mounted speakers to the desired position.
  • Page 13: Rotating The High Frequency Horn

    When operating upright, the GRAVIS 15 N has a practice-orientated coverage characteristic of 65° x 50° (hor. x vert.), the GRAVIS 15 W has 90° x 50° (hor. x vert.). When you use it as a stage monitor, you have a good coverage into the depth of the stage and an optimal lateral sound field boundary on the stage.
  • Page 14: Configuration And Connecting Diagram

    Configuration and Connecting Diagram Controller Mode 'Full-Range' If you want to operate the GRAVIS 15 in fullrange mode, then select in the CD 44 the LSBlock Gra-15N FR for the GRAVIS 15 N or the Gra-15W FR for the GRAVIS 15 W.
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 Activate the filter Cluster for the top If you need a boost in the low frequency speakers via Filter B if you wish to range, please activate the filfer operate several tops next to one another.
  • Page 16: Arrayed Speaker (Cluster)

    Combination Angle 1 Angle 2 Angle 3 Gravis 15 N with 30° 40° 20° - 30° Gravis 15 N Gravis 15 N with 35° 45° Gravis 15 W Gravis 15 N with 40°...
  • Page 17: With Rotated Horn

    Wiring Instructions • Before connecting your GRAVIS 15 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.
  • Page 18: First-Time Use

    10. Transportation and Storage The GRAVIS 15 is protected against short-term moisture. Store, transport, and use the accessories in dry environments only. The GRAVIS 15 System is not designed for long-term use in a corrosive environment. Make sure that the system is adequately ventilated during longer storage periods so any residual moisture can escape from the equipment.
  • Page 19: Care And Maintenance

    (mains side), depending on the country or order number. Warning The GRAVIS 15 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.
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 12. Technical Specifications 12.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15 W Concept Passive 2-way bassreflex system (1-channel operation by using the K&F systemrack or K&F Topas) Frequency range @-10 dB 74 Hz – 22 kHz (LCut Mode) 54 Hz –...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications Gravis 15N

    1) 50% duty cycle Measurings taken with the K&F SystemRack. The K&F SystemRack is required for operation of the K&F GRAVIS 15. KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 21 of 32...
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications Gravis 15 Xw

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 12.3 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15 XW Concept Passive 2-way bassreflex system (1-channel operation by using the K&F systemrack or K&F Topas) Frequency range @-10 dB 74 Hz – 22 kHz (LCut Mode) 54 Hz – 22 kHz (FR Mode) 52 Hz –...
  • Page 23: Measuring Diagrams

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 13. Measuring Diagrams 13.1 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 N 13.2 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 W KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 23 of 32...
  • Page 24: Frequency Range Gravis 15 Xw

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 13.3 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 XW LCut mode LCut mode FR mode FR mode BassBoost mode BassBoost mode KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 24 of 32...
  • Page 25: Operating Instructions K&F Gravis

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 13.4 Coverage GRAVIS 15 N Horizontal Vertical KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 25 of 32...
  • Page 26: Coverage Gravis 15 W

    Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 13.5 Coverage GRAVIS 15 W Horizontal Vertical KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 26 of 32...
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 13.6 Coverage GRAVIS 15 XW Horizontal 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 14. Dimensions Weight: 25,9 kg KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 28 of 32...
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 15. Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 15.1 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 &...
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 15.3 All Other Countries Contact your retailer or the local authorities for information on the regulations applicable in any country not listed above. KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 30 of 32...
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 16. EC Declaration of Conformity applicable to all products designated hereafter and distributed by KLING & FREITAG GmbH including model variants unless these products have been altered afterwards. Loudspeaker systems: ACCESS B5 E 90 MK II...
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions K&F GRAVIS 15 (Managing Director / CEO) KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2016 Version 2.7 Page 32 of 32...

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