Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operat- ing of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG PASSIO system to achieve its full potential please read the operating instructions carefully before use. With the purchase of a PASSIO, you have acquired a large sound system with the highest possible quality and performance capabilities.
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Lockingholefor aligning the optional accessory 'Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO' and 'Pin- Joint Adapter PASSIO' in 90° intervals. MountingpointK&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'. 2xSpeakonconnector4-pin NLT4MP (parallel) 2ndsafetybarfor 5 mm chain quick link (quick link not included in purchased parts package).
M10. Can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal position. Colour: black or white Pin-JointAdapterPASSIO-pinfixing 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-JointAdapterPASSIO-screwfixing with screw and nut M10 For direct mounting of the PASSIO to i.e.
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Examplesofuse: Application example Adjustable Speaker Mount Application example Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO with stand adapter M10 PASSIO with 'Mini TV Spigot' and 'Super Clamp' on a horizontal pipe Application example Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO Application example Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO with 'Super Clamp' on a horizontal pipe with 'Super Clamp' on a vertical pipe KLING &...
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User's manual K&F PASSIO SafetyInstructions MountingtheSpeakers/WallandCeilingInstallation not_found 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. Warning The technicians responsible for assembling the speakers on site are responsible for the safe setup and use of the speakers and guarantee this.
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24dB/oct. at 60Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain. OperationswithK&FSystemRack: • For optimal performance and operating safety of the PASSIO speakers we recommend using the K&F SystemRack. • When a power amplifier is overloaded at the output (clipping), then the amplifier activates a clipping warning signal.
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K&F CD 44 hardware manual. 4.1.1 ControllerMode'Full-Range' If you want to operate the speaker in fullrange mode, then select the LSBlock [PASSIO FR] in the CD 44 for the PASSIO. Activate the filter [Cluster] for the top speakers...
K&F PASSIO 4.1.2 OperationswithControllerandSubwoofer If you want to operate the PASSIO with an additional K&F subwoofer, then select the LSBlock [PASSIO LCut] in the CD 44 for the PASSIO. Activate the filter [Cluster] for the top speakers If you need a boost in the high frequency range via Filter B if you wish to operate several tops next (e.g.
K&F PASSIO 4.1.3 ControllerModewithSubwooferinOverlapMode In full-range mode, the speaker PASSIO is compatible with all K&F subwoofers that are run in the 100Hz 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'.
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User's manual K&F PASSIO PassiveMode(withoutController) The PASSIO 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 / Operating Safety]" be- ginning on page 10.
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User's manual K&F PASSIO Wiringinstructions • Before connecting your PASSIO 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.
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If speakers are to be flown, this always means there is a high safety hazard. As a basic principle, you must visually inspect the PASSIO System every time you suspend it and take it down. For fixed installations, you must inspect the speaker for signs of wear at regular intervals.
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User's manual K&F PASSIO ReplacingtheFrontFoam The front foam behind the front grille is held in place by an elastic band. This makes it possible for you to easily replace the damaged or soiled foam yourself. Remove the grille attachment screws with a 2.5mm Allen key.
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User's manual K&F PASSIO TechnicalSpecifications[$] Design Passive 2-way bassreflex system Frequencyrange-10dB 75 Hz - 31 kHz Frequencyrange+/-3dB 110 Hz - 28 kHz Coverageanglesnominal 70° x 60° (H x V) PowerHandling 200 W nominal 400 W program SPL(1W/1m) 92.5 dB SPL Max.SPL(1m)
User's manual K&F PASSIO 12. Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 12.1 RegulationsforDisposal 12.1.1 Germany Itisnotallowedtodisposeofusedelectricalequipmentasdomesticwaste. Butpleasedonotdisposeofthematofficialcollectingpointsforrecyclingeither! All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. KLING & FREITAG prod- ucts labelled with a waste bin sign have thus to be disposed of by KLING & FREITAG alone. Please call KLING &...