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EN | | VERSION 4.0 | 02/11/2021
USER'S MANUAL
K&F VIDA L and VIDA C

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  • Page 1 EN | | VERSION 4.0 | 02/11/2021 USER‘S MANUAL K&F VIDA L and VIDA C...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.4 Sample configurations: 4.4.1 VIDA L speakers with or without VIDA C 4.4.2 VIDA L speakers with K&F PASSIO SUB 12 or K&F PASSIO SUB 15 4.4.3 VIDA L speakers with the maximum number of K&F PASSIO SUB subwoofers 4.4.4 VIDA L speakers with K&F subwoofers and power amp connected to AUX OUT GPIO specifications 5.1 GPI...
  • Page 4 6.1.1 Example 6.1.2 Changing between Dante redundancy operating modes 6.1.3 Setting up Dante latency with an additional hop Mounting the optional VIDA C to the VIDA L Setup of the VIDA L Systems 8.1 Required Tools 8.2 Interconnecting System Components 8.2.1 Emergency bore in the connecting pin.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Introduction Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in seri- WARNUNG ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries. This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause VORSICHT minor injuries or damage.

  • Page 6: Product Description

    11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Product Description Intended Use Be sure to use the VIDA L speaker system for stationary indoors installations only. For commercial use as specified in this document only! Risks imposed by falling or overturning parts WARNUNG Be sure to install, suspend, fasten, and use Kling &<###Space: 1##>Freitag speakers only us- ing the designated fixtures as specified in this document.

  • Page 7: Items Included

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Items Included 2.3.1 Items Included VIDA L • (1x) loudspeaker VIDA L • (1x) VIDA L hardware reset dongle • (1x) Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 power cord (with Type C safety plug) or...

  • Page 8: Overview Of Vida L Parts

    Bottom Lever 2.4.1 Front-panel indicator Each VIDA L features an LED indicator located behind the front grille. The indicator color shows the following statuses: • Power-up (blue): The speaker is being powered up and will be ready for operation shortly.

  • Page 9: Overview Of Vida C Parts

    Speakon connector Accessories Speaker Patch Cable NLT-425, 0.5 50 cm patch cable for connections between VIDA L and VIDA C ele- ments, high-grade halogen-free ca- ble, 4 conductors with 2.5 mm² cross section each, water proof metal con- nectors Neutrik NLT4FX RJ45-Patchkabel, approx.
  • Page 10 For vertical mounting to suitable walls (without VIDA C only) VIDA L Sub-Adapter Mounting plate for secure placement of a VIDA L or VIDA L onto a K&F subwoofer equipped with VIDA C. Horizontally rotatable. VIDA L Reset-Dongle restoring the factory settings (includ-...
  • Page 11 Flying bracket for up to four VIDA L or four VIDA L plus VIDA C 0° angulation (fixed) VIDA L Flying Frame Flying frame for up to eight VIDA L or eight VIDA L plus VIDA C © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 4.0...

  • Page 12: Additional Accessories For The Vida L Flying Frame

    K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 2.6.1 Additional accessories for the VIDA L flying frame VIDA L Flying Frame Extension For enlarging the front capacity in combination with a VIDA L flying frame.

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Dimensions 2.7.1 Dimensions VIDA L 341 mm [13.425 inch] 330 mm 210 mm [12.992 inch] [8.268 inch] © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 4.0 Page 13 of 55...

  • Page 14: Dimensions Vida L With Vida C

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 2.7.2 Dimensions VIDA L with VIDA C 341 mm [13.425 inch] 210 mm 480 mm [18.890 inch] [8.268 inch] Page 14 of 55 Version 4.0...

  • Page 15: Mass Center

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C 2.7.3 Mass Center 186,25 mm 226,25 mm [7,332 inch] [8,907 inch] © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 4.0 Page 15 of 55...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Technical Specifications 2.8.1 Technical Specifications VIDA L High-performance line-array speaker with beam steering, 3- Concept way coaxial design, built-in DSP and amplifier electronic components Input signal Each speaker is fed through a dedicated DSP/amp channel.
  • Page 17 Contamination class Power-surge category 1.075 x 210 x 341 mm Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.075 x 210 x 480 mm (VIDA L mit VIDA C) 48,2 kg Weight 61.8 kg (VIDA L with VIDA C) RAL 9005 (black)

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications Vida C

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Technical Specifications VIDA C DSP/Amplifier powered by VIDA L Frequency range @±3 dB 65 Hz – 240 Hz Frequency range @-10 dB 57 Hz – 350 Hz...

  • Page 19: Vida L Diagrams

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C 2.10 VIDA L diagrams Horizontal Directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°...
  • Page 20 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 0° Tilt 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60°...
  • Page 21 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 10° Tilt 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 1 5 -120°...
  • Page 22 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Function optimize ‘off’ Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 20° Tilt 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60°...
  • Page 23 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Frequency response ‘on axis’ Frequency response Frequency response LCut Frequency (Hz) Frequency response with PASSIO SUB 12 Frequency response Frequency response PASSIO Sub 12 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency response with PASSIO SUB 15...

  • Page 24: General Safety Instructions

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 General Safety Instructions Risk of electric shock WARNUNG • The device is designed for indoor use only. • Make sure that the power outlet has a ground connector and it is connected to the device through the PE conductor of the power cord! •...

  • Page 25: Wiring

    VIDA Link Bus In on the upper connector panel of the next speaker in the chain using an RJ45 patch cord. • Before connecting your VIDA L speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all faders and encoders. •...

  • Page 26: Connectors

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Connectors 4.2.1 Upper Terminal Analogue Input (XLR-female) AES/EBU Input (XLR-female) VIDA Link Bus Input (RJ45) AC Mains, 100 V – 240 V AC (Neutrik PowerCon True1)
  • Page 27 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C to [K]: GPO 1: NC1, M1, NO1: Status output (warnings, errors) to [M]: GPO 2: NC2, M2, NO2: Status output (warnings, errors) to [P]: MUTE / PRIO: COM, MUTE, PRIO: GPIs, for example, for warning systems: auto switch-off for prioritizing another warning sys-...

  • Page 28: Lower Terminal

    This output is provided mainly for connecting a VIDA C; However, using the VIDA App, you can set up the AMP OUT of the VIDA L speaker for joint operation with PASSIO SUB 12 or PASSIO SUB 15. In addition, using the Flat setting, you can connect a passively equalized top.

  • Page 29: Sample Configurations

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Sample configurations: 4.4.1 VIDA L speakers with or without VIDA C 100 V - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 16 A (230 V) 20 A (115 V) Analog VIDA L (Master) Dante...

  • Page 30: Vida L Speakers With K&F Passio Sub 12 Or K&Fpassio Sub

    K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 4.4.2 VIDA L speakers with K&F PASSIO SUB 12 or K&F PASSIO SUB 15 100 V - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 16 A (230 V) 20 A (115 V) VIDA L K&F-Subwoofer...

  • Page 31: Vida L Speakers With The Maximum Number Of K&Fpassio Sub Subwoofers

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C 4.4.3 VIDA L speakers with the maximum number of K&F PASSIO SUB subwoofers 100 V - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 16 A (230 V) 20 A (115 V) K&F-PASSIO SUB K&F-PASSIO SUB...

  • Page 32: Vida L Speakers With K&F Subwoofers And Power Amp Connected To Aux Out

    K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 4.4.4 VIDA L speakers with K&F subwoofers and power amp connected to AUX OUT 100 V - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 16 A (230 V) 20 A (115 V) K&F-Subwoofer...

  • Page 33: Gpio Specifications

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C GPIO specifications GPI a1 - a3: Type Floating optocoupler inputs Power consumption 2.5 mA @10 V Internal voltage supply 12 V/1 mA, floating Reverse voltage –6 V HIGH switching threshold Edge-triggered: 5 V (min.) – 30 V (max.) LOW switching threshold Edge-triggered: –6 V (min.) –...

  • Page 34: Gpi Internal Wiring

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 5.1.1 GPI internal wiring: OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 10 V GPI1 a1 GPI2 a2 GPI3 a3 Page 34 of 55 Version 4.0 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH...

  • Page 35: Gpo

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Type Floating MOSFET-Schalter Max. Continuous current 0.5 A Max. Peak current 1.5 A Max. Peak voltage 60 VAC NO1 / NO2 Normally open, low impedance to COMMON NC1 / NC2 Normally closed, high impedance to COMMON...

  • Page 36: Systemlatency

    K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Systemlatency The following table lists the systems latency of the VIDA L. These values are valid for firmware version 1.4.0, without beamsteering. Input K&F VIDA L AUX OUT Analog 6.016 ms...

  • Page 37: Changing Between Dante Redundancy Operating Modes

    Setting up Dante latency with an additional hop There is one additional network switch installed inside K&F VIDA L which translates to one ad- ditional hop for the network. Be sure to note this when setting up the Dante latency.

  • Page 38: Mounting The Optional Vida C To The Vida L

    VIDA L rear panel. Make sure all bolts and screws are tightened to the specified torque. If you want to use the VIDA L speakers in combination with VIDA C you need to attach one TIPP VIDA C to each VIDA L speaker. You need to emulate that setup using the VIDA App, too.
  • Page 39 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C 2. Place the VIDA C onto the VIDA L speaker. The Speakon port of the VIDA C needs to point towards the lower connector panel (three ports). 3. When the VIDA C is properly...
  • Page 40 VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 4. Fasten all four screws finger- tight. Connect the VIDA C to the VIDA L’s AMP OUT port using a 4-pin SpeakOn patch cord. Page 40 of 55 Version 4.0 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH...

  • Page 41: Setup Of The Vida L Systems

    As general rules apply: WARNUNG • With one strand rigging you can array up to eight pieces of K&F VIDA L for mechanical tilt angles between 2.5 to -6.1 degrees (with VIDA C), or rather 2.0 to -7.9 degrees (without VIDA C).
  • Page 42 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 3. Rotate the lever anticlockwise back into the vertical position. 4. Push the lever back in in longitu- dinal direction until it snaps. This will lock the lever.
  • Page 43 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C 10. Rotate the lever clockwise by 90 degrees. 11. Push the lever longitudinally into the joint case to lock it. Doing so will allow the recepta- cles to accept the connecting adapters of another speaker or accessory.
  • Page 44 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 14. Rotate the lever anticlockwise into its original position. Doing so will fasten and secure the connecting adapters of the lower speaker. 15. Push the lever back in in longitu- dinal direction until it snaps.

  • Page 45: Emergency Bore In The Connecting Pin

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C 8.2.1 Emergency bore in the connecting pin. If the pin is blocked by dirt or foreign objects, try loosening it through the emergency bore. 1. For this purpose, carefully thread an M4 screw into the connecting pin from outside.

  • Page 46: Setting Up A Speaker Array

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 8.2.2 Setting up a Speaker Array 1. Prepare the interfacing speaker sides as described in Chapter »Interconnecting System Com- ponents« on page 41. Upper speaker: steps 1 - 6 Lower speaker: steps 9 - 11 2.

  • Page 47: Initial Operation

    “virtual setups” that you can later apply onto your physical speakers. To configure Offline Devices, press the button on the right-hand side to select the desired speaker type and in the case of VIDA L speakers, the corresponding number. •...

  • Page 48: Dismounting Of The Vida L System

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 To check, change to the Setup tab. • When the progress bar is fully displayed and no red dot is shown, the speaker is ready for operation.

  • Page 49: Reset The Loudspeaker To Factory Settings

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Reset the loudspeaker to factory settings Using the VIDA reset dongle allows for restoring the factory defaults of the speaker. Doing so will rest all customized parameters as well as the network settings. As of firmware 1.2.4, the Dante module is also reset to the factory settings in case of a dongle reset.

  • Page 50: Updates

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 Updates 12.1 Firmware Update 1. Connect the speakers to the mains. 2. Add the speakers to your network. 3. Download the VIDA Firmware Updater from our website (www.kling-freitag.de).

  • Page 51: Dante Update

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C 12.2 Dante Update 1. Connect the speakers to the mains. 2. Add the speakers to your network. 3. If the Dante Controller application is already installed, proceed to step 10. 4. Visit https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller.
  • Page 52 User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C VIDA L and VIDA C 11.02.2021 02/11/2021 When the update is complete, the following dialog will be shown: 17. Check the REBOOT REQUIRED box. • Click the REBOOT SELECTED DEVICES button to reboot the updated speaker(s).

  • Page 53: Care And Maintenance

    K&F VIDA L and VIDA C Care and Maintenance The K&F VIDA L system can exhibit signs of wear over the years, for example, from mechanical strain, transport damage, corrosion, or improper handling. Signs of wear typically indicate an increased safety risk.

  • Page 54: Transportation And Storage

    During prolonged storage, ensure sufficient ventilation. Avoid vibrations during transport. Avoid mechanical stress during transport and storage, so the product is not damaged. We recommend storing VIDA L speakers inside a VIDA L transportation case (see the »Acces- sories« Chapter on page 9). Disposal This symbol on the electronic equipment indicates that the product must not be dis- posed of with household waste.

  • Page 55: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C EC Declaration of Conformity Representative authorized for compiling Kling & Freitag GmbH the technical documentation: Junkersstraße 15 30179 Hanover Germany Produkt: Kling & Freitag GmbH Dept. R&D 049 (0)511 96997-50 Germany Product: Speaker System K&F VIDA L...
  • Page 56 THANK CHOOSING K&F. KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstrasse 14 · D-30179 Hannover Phone +49 (0)511 969970 www.kling-freitag.de · info@kling-freitag.de...

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