KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 15 User Manual
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K&F GRAVIS 15
Version 2.3
User's Manual
Released: 21.08.2014
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 2.3 User's Manual Released: 21.08.2014 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    With rotated Horn Wiring instructions Operating the Speakers Transport and Storage Maintenance and Care Technical Specifications 12.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15 W 12.2 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15N Measuring Diagrams 13.1 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 N 13.2 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 W 13.3...
  • Page 4 User's manual 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 © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 4 of 29...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for your decision to buy 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 please read the operating instructions carefully before use. With the purchase of a GRAVIS 15, you have acquired a large sound system with the highest possible quality and performance capabilities.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    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

    User's manual 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

    User's manual 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 © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 8 of 29...
  • Page 9: Required Tools

    User's manual 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: Safety Instructions

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Suspended loads are safety related. The speakers may only be mounted by qualified event technicians or personnel which are instructed by them, adequately. This also applies for wall and ceiling fixations.
  • Page 11 K&F GRAVIS 15 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety GRAVIS 15 speakers may only be used in combination with a K&F SystemRack. 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: User's Manual K&F Gravis

    User's manual 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 Systems (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: Wiring Instructions

    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: Operating The Speakers

    10. Transport and Storage The GRAVIS 15 is protected against short-term moisture. The accessories has to be stored, transported and used in a dry enviroment. The GRAVIS 15 System is not designed for long- term use in a corrosive environment.
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Care

    (mains side), depending on the country or order number. Warning The GRAVIS 15 system can exhibit signs of wear over the years, i.e. from mechanical strain, transport damage, corrosion, or improper handling. If speakers are to be flown, this always means there is a high safety hazard.
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 12. Technical Specifications 12.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 15 W Design System controlled passive bassreflex loudspeaker (1-channel operation by using the K&F systemrack) Frequency range -10 dB 74 Hz - 22 kHz (LCut Mode) 54 Hz - 22 kHz (FR Mode)
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications Gravis 15N

    OUT Weight 25.9 kg 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 © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 21 of 29...
  • Page 22: Measuring Diagrams

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 13. Measuring Diagrams 13.1 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 N 13.2 Frequency range GRAVIS 15 W KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 22 of 29...
  • Page 23 User's manual 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 © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 23 of 29...
  • Page 24: Coverage Gravis 15 N

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 13.4 Coverage GRAVIS 15 N Horizontal Vertical KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 24 of 29...
  • Page 25: Coverage Gravis 15 W

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 13.5 Coverage GRAVIS 15 W Horizontal Vertical KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 25 of 29...
  • Page 26 User's manual 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 27 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 14. Dimensions Weight: 25,9 kg KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2014 Version 2.3 Page 27 of 29...
  • Page 28 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 15. Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 15.1 Germany It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste. But please do not dispose of them at official collecting points for recycling either! All KLING &...
  • Page 29 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 15 16. EC Declaration of Conformity for the products mentioned hereafter including model variants from KLING & FREITAG GmbH provided the products have not been altered subsequently. Loudspeaker systems: ACCESS B5 E 90 MK II SEQUENZA 5 W...

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