User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Table of contents Introduction Icons Used About this Manual Product Description Items Included Components Required Tools Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Instructions for Speaker Placement Preventing Hearing Damage...
Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee trouble-free operation and enable your KLING & FREITAG PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W system to achieve its full potential, please read this manual carefully before use. You will find that your K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W is truly a versatile pro-grade tool that meets all requirements in terms of audio quality and safe installation.
'Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO' in 90° intervals. Mounting point K&F VariPoint for mounting the optional accessory 'Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO' or 'Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO' - uses M10 bolt or the quick connector K&F 'Fixing Pin'. (2x) Speakon connector 4-pin NLT4MP (parallel) 2nd safety bar for 5 mm chain quick link (quick link not included in purchased parts package).
User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W 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.
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24 dB/oct. at 60 Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain. Operations with K&F SystemRack: • For optimal performance and operating safety of the K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W speakers we recommend using the K&F SystemRack. •...
User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Arrayed Speaker (Cluster) If the loudspeaker are operated through K&F system controller, we recommend to use the switchable filter 'cluster' for this operation. So you can optimize the frequency response for this application.
K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Wiring Instructions • Before connecting your K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all faders and encoders. • Be sure to use high-end speaker cables with an appropriate wire gauge. Select the wire gauge with regard to the cable length.
User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Setups and Connection Diagrams Use with Controller CD 44 When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 300 W @ 8 Ohm requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3 dB for the K&F CD 44 controller.
K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W 7.1.2 Operations with Controller and Subwoofer If you want to operate the PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W with an additional K&F subwoofer, then select the LSBlock NOMOS LT in the CD 44. Activate the filter Cluster for the top...
7.1.3 Controller Mode with Subwoofer in Overlap Mode In full-range mode, the speaker K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W is compatible with all K&F subwoofers that are run in the 100 Hz mode. This so-called 'overlap mode' can make sense for surround uses when the tops should transmit the complete frequency spectrum and the subwoofer is used as an 'effect bass'.
K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Passive Mode (without Controller) The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W system is designed so that it can be operated passively without a controller directly on a power amplifier. Follow the instructions in chapter "Protecting the Speakers, Reliability" beginning on page 7.
75 Hz – 31 kHz Frequency range @±3 dB 110 Hz – 28 kHz Coverage angle (nominal) K&F PASSIO: 70° x 60° (hor. x vert.) K&F PASSIO W: 100° x 60° (hor. x vert.) Power rating 200 watts Program load 400 watts...
Colour: black or white Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO - pin fixing with 'Fixing Pin' and clamp lever For quick mounting of the PASSIO on i.e. a Super Clamp or a TV-Spigot using the Fixing Pin. Colour: black Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO - screw fixing...
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User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Mini TV spigot with internal M10 thread. Necessary for suspending the Adjustable Speaker Mount with a Super Clamp! for use with the accessory Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO with a 'Super Clamp' Colour: black...
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Examples of use: Application example Adjustable Speaker Application example Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO with stand adapter M10 Mount PASSIO with 'Mini TV Spigot' and 'Super Clamp' on a horizontal pipe Application example Pin-Joint Adapter Application example Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO with 'Super Clamp' on a...
(see item number) or with open terminals (on the mains side). Warning The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W 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.
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The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W system is protected against the effects of unfavorable temporary weather conditions, etc.; despite, be sure to store, transport, and use the accessories in dry environments only. The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W is not designed for prolonged use in corrosive environments.
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User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W This sign indicates that the disposal on domestic waste is prohibited and that the product has been put into circulation on 08/13/2005 at the earliest. 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.
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User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W INDEX • Accessories........................... 22 • Care.............................. 25 • Cluster............................9 • Components...........................6 • Connection diagrams........................11 • Coverage..........................17,19 • Dimensions...........................15 • Disposal............................26 • EC Declaration of Conformity....................21 • Frequency range........................16,18 •...