KLING & FREITAG SONA SUB User Manual

KLING & FREITAG SONA SUB User Manual

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K&F SONA SUB
Version 2.5
User's Manual
Released: 15.03.2017
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 SONA SUB Version 2.5 User's Manual Released: 15.03.2017 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: Table Of Contents

    First-time Use Configuration and Connecting Diagram Terminal assignment Terminal assignment, option "XO" SONA SUB with 'SONA 5 unfiltered' SONA SUB with SONA 5 or SONA 6 filtered SONA SUB "XO" with SONA 5 or SONA 6 Dimensions Measuring Diagrams Technical Specifications...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG SONA SUB system to achieve its full potential read the user's manual carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the SONA SUB speaker system.
  • Page 5: Product Description

    K&F SONA SUB Product Description The subwoofer SONA SUB is the ideal bass supplement for the speaker SONA 5. With its discreet appearance, 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&F Controller CD 44, it can also be operated with a universal electronic crossover.
  • Page 6: Required Signal Processor

    Required signal processor The following information does not apply to the option "XO" : When using the SONA SUB, a signal processor is required such as an electronic crossover or the K&F Controller CD 44. The signal processor must provide at least the following settings: •...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Suspended loads pose a safety risk. Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use personal protective equipment at all times.
  • Page 8 See chapter Configuration and Connecting Diagram from page 15. Operations with CD 44 Controller: • For optimal performance and operating safety of the SONA SUB speakers we recommend using the system controller K&F CD 44. • When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 75W@8Ohm requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3 dB for the K&F CD 44 controller.
  • Page 9: Wall And Ceiling Installation

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 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.
  • Page 10 User's Manual K&F SONA SUB Remove the grille: Push one side of the grille towards the middle of the speaker (a). Keep pushing the side and, while doing so, slide the side of the grille upwards out of the fastening groove (b).
  • Page 11 User's Manual K&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 (a) is securely behind the fastening groove (b). KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 2.5...
  • Page 12: Correct Ratio Between Top And Subwoofer

    If more bass level is desired for DVD playback or reproducing very low-frequency signals, 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 operating safety, select use with the CD 44.
  • Page 13: Wiring

    SpeakOn connector. Without the Phoenix plug, the Phoenix connector’s contacts have hazardous contact voltage! 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.
  • Page 14: First-Time Use

    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 these user's manual. • Switch on the mixing console first, then the controller and the power amplifier. Always use the before mentioned switching order.
  • Page 15: Configuration And Connecting Diagram

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB Configuration and Connecting Diagram Terminal assignment The pins 2+ / 2- of the speakon connector are in parallel to the pins 1+ / 1-. Caution Terminal assignment, option "XO" "XO" At the option "XO" tops were connected via the phoenix connector pins 2+ / 2-.
  • Page 16: Sona Sub With 'Sona 5 Unfiltered

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB with 'SONA 5 unfiltered' In this mode, the polarity of the SONA 5’s input signal must be reversed. SONA 5 SONA 5 SONA SUB Amplifier Amplifier Signal Processor STEREO MONO MIX Signal processor settings...
  • Page 17 User's Manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB with SONA 5 or SONA 6 filtered SONA 5 SONA 5 STEREO SONA 6 (2 x SONA 5 1 x SONA 6) MONO SONA SUB Amplifier Amplifier Signal Processor oder CD 44 MONO MIX...
  • Page 18 User's Manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB "XO" with SONA 5 or SONA 6 SONA 6 MONO MIX SONA 5 SONA 5 MONO MIX MONO MIX SONA SUB XO MONO MIX Amplifier KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 2.5...
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB Dimensions 308,0 mm / 12,126" 25,5 mm / 1,004" 224,0 mm / 8,819" 17,5 mm / 0,689" KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 2.5 Page 19 of 24...
  • Page 20: Measuring Diagrams

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 10. Measuring Diagrams Frequency response (unfiltered) Impedance (Ohm) 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency response SONA SUB filtered Frequency response SONA 5 unfiltered Frequency response SONA 5 filtered Summed Frequency response filtered 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) KLING &...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 11. Technical Specifications SONA SUB Concept Bass reflex system Operated with K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie, Lab.Gruppen IPD 2400, K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS, passiv at linear Amp with option 'XO' Frequency range without filter 70 Hz – 400 Hz (±3 dB) 60 Hz –...
  • Page 22: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 12. 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 23: Disposal

    User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 13. Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 13.1 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 24 User's Manual K&F SONA SUB INDEX • AMP-out pinout.......................... 15 • Ceiling mounting.......................... 9 • Components...........................5 • Dimensions...........................19 • Disposal............................23 • EC Declaration of Conformity....................22 • First-time Use..........................14 • Items Included..........................5 • Measuring Diagrams........................20 • Product Description........................5 •...

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