User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 1. General Safety Instructions CAUTION Risk of electric shock! Do not open the units! Warning: To avoid electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The enclosures may only be...
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' Maintenance and technical service The user should not perform any maintenance work on the equipment other than that which is described in this manual. Repairs should be executed by a qualified service technician only.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 2. Introduction SP Loudspeakers ‘SP’ denotes a new option for selected models in the K&F range of loudspeakers. Based on selected K&F speaker systems, the ‘SP’ models are equipped with state-of- the-art integrated driver circuits and Class D power amplifier technology. The ex- tremely lightweight system electronics replace ponderous racks, power amplifiers, controllers, and speaker cables.
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User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' Modes of Operation − Operations without external controller: with activated filters (FILTERS ‘ON’), all K&F models in the ‘SP Series’ are combin- able with one another by simply linking the signal from one speaker to the next.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 3. Connectors, Controls und Displays 1) LINE IN and LINE OUT (+6 dB) Electronically balanced input and output connectors. Use the XLR female connector (marked ‘IN’) as input. The parallel-wired XLR male connector (‘OUT’) is for connec- tion to further ‘SP’...
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User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 4) GAIN CONTROL (± 6 dB) a) The gain control can be used to adjust the input level of the amplifier module by ± 6dB. It serves to balance the volume levels of the various systems. In or- der to avoid overloading the input circuit or mixer’s output circuit, it should...
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User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 6) LED POWER ON (GREEN) and LIMIT / PROTECT (RED) The LED is dual-purpose: a) When the LED is green, the speaker is connected to the supply voltage and ready for operation b) The LED will turn red if…...
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 7) AC MAINS ‘IN’ Connect this PowerCon socket using the mains cable supplied to a max. 16 A fused mains socket, paying particular attention to the stated mains voltage! Connection to an incorrect mains voltage can result in irreparable damage!
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 5. Safety Instructions for Suspending the Speakers The speakers may only be mounted by trained specialised personnel with proof of their qualifications as an experienced ‘rigger’. Please follow the accompanying instructions for speakers and assembly equipment.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 5.2 SP Subwoofers with ‘Flying Thread’ M12 (SWi Versions) If you want to use the SP subwoofers equipped with ‘flying threads’ M12, please read the following instructions. Appropriate fastening mechanisms with an external screw thread of M12 and a mini- mum length of 35 mm! may be screwed on to the M 12 thread inserts.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 5.3 Subwoofer SP with Ancra Flying Points Warning Single Stud Fitting Ancra Flying Point Used as fastener to the Ancra Fly- Receptacle for special fasteners. ing Point. Take the single stud fitting in one ...
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 5.4 SW 215E with Rigging Option: Using the Ancra Flying Track The subwoofer SW 215E with rigging option may only be suspended by using the dou- ble stud fittings available from Kling & Freitag. The Ancra flying tracks are used to sus- pend the SW 215E system.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 6. Mounting Instructions for Speakers Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the speakers securely so that they do not fall. Speakers, which are stacked, must be secured with securing straps.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 6.2 LINE 212 Systems on Top of SW 215E In addition to the stacking foot grooves for stacking the same enclosures, the subwoofer SW 215E also has stacking foot grooves for the Line 212 System.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 7. Wiring Before connecting your SP system, be sure to switch off all connected appliances and turn down all level controls. − We recommend the use of high-quality cables provided by KLING & FREITAG.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 7.2 Connecting the Power Connectors to the Connecting Terminal Only use the supplied power cable and connect it to a mains outlet with a 16 A fuse. Warning See instructions in chapter 4 ‘Power Cord’ on page 13.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 8.2 Operations with C2 Controller The frequency range of the SP speakers with filters switched off (FILTERS ‘OFF’) is 100% identical to the frequency range of the corresponding K&F speakers without SP module (in the case of subwoofers the models without XO).
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 8.3 Maximum Configuration It is possible to use a large number of SP speakers in parallel simultaneously, however this number is limited according to the permitted minimum load impedance of the sig- nal source (e.g.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 9. Operating the Speakers − Switch off all equipment and make sure that the SP speakers are not connected to a power source. − Connect your SP systems in accordance with preceding connection diagrams. Use only mains cables which comply with your national safety regulations.
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 12. Technical Specifications 12.1 SW 112 - SP Loudspeaker Design Bass reflex system with exponential tunnel geometry and integrated driver and power amplifier technology Lower cut-off frequency -10 dB 35 Hz (‘FILTERS ON’) Frequency range ±3 dB...
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 12.2 SWi 112 - SP Loudspeaker Design Bass reflex system with exponential tunnel geometry and integrated driver and power amplifier technology Lower cut-off frequency -10 dB 35 Hz (‘FILTERS ON’) Frequency range ±3 dB 41 Hz - 350 Hz (‘FILTERS OFF’)
User's Manual K&F Self Powered Subwoofer Systems 'SP' 12.7 SW 215E – SP Loudspeaker Design Bass reflex system exponential tunnel geometry, integrated driver and power amplifier technology Lower cut-off frequency -10 dB 36Hz (‘FILTERS ON’), 36Hz (‘FILTERS OFF’) Frequency range ±3 dB 42 Hz –...