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1. 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz Revision 3 0 Page 15 of 19 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 13 1 with swivel arm M 56mm included 140 3 mm 5 524 56 mm 2 218 Tt 170 mm 6 693 ON e fn io s wo e I 3 l H E 3 eo e N x N RES R 3 Sin E E TT 9 9 mm 0 390 2 5 mm 0 098 150 2 mm 5 915 L 212 mm 8 348 60 mm 2 362 r 202 7 mm 10 343 f1 277 1 mm 10 908 m 45 mm 1 772 100 mm 3 937 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 16 of 19 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 13 2 with swivel arm M 32mm Accessory 202mm 7 954 230 mm 9 052 32 mm 1 261 r 19 5 x 2 E E Te LO c e i P 200 mm 7 865 L5 0 u 12 173 6 mm Mad KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 17 of 19 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 13 3 with swivel arm M 109mm Accessory 279 mm 10 980 109 mm 4 288 212 mm 8 346 1 al f1 i 9 o o S e LO o E E E o E o N i bg N L U d 203mm 7 998 o P o KR st e co E E CV a Mr2. User s manual K amp F SONA 5 1 Introduction Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING amp FREITAG sound system To guarantee a trouble free oper ating of the equipment and to allow your KLING amp FREITAG SONA 5 system to achieve its full potential please read the operating instructions carefully before use With the purchase of a SONA 5 system you have acquired a large sound system with the highest possible quality and performance capabilities As the owner of a SONA 5 system you now have a versatile and highly professional tool which when operated properly is a true pleasure to use 1 1 Symbols in User s Manual This symbol indicates the possibility of life threatening danger and a health risk for persons Not following these instructions may result in serious health problems including potentially fatal injuries This symbol indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not following these instructions may cause minor injuries or cause property damage This symbol gives instructions for the proper use of the described products Not following these instruc tions may cause malfunctions or property damage This symbol indicates notes that help you to handle the described products easier 1 2 Information about this User s Manual Kling amp Freitag GmbH 2008 all rights reserved All specifications in this manual are based on information available at the time of publishing for the features and safety guidelines of the described
3. parts may be used for mounting the Speakers The use of other parts in particular parts by other manufacturers is not permitted in this case Ensure that all installation connections comply with the applicable safety guidelines and that the size and strength are sufficient Ensure that all connections are secured against coming loose and that only authorized statically tested and correctly sized supports mounting equipment wire ropes and chains are used As a basic principle you must visually inspect all components of the speaker before every use If there are signs of wear cracks or deformation then you must replace the parts immediately The visual inspection also includes checking the screwed connections on supporting elements The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given safety require ments and legal regulations Fixed installations stationary For fixed installations without safety always secure the retainer nut and the M10 thread of the thread reducer to prevent loosening ou can do so either by using the provided rubber washer or with longer threads glue for securing screws Mobile installations non stationary Always secure the speaker with a second independent safety device to prevent falling To do so use an approved safety rope with a 5 mm quick link on the safety eyebolt of the speaker enclosure You can get an appropriate quick link available as an acce
4. reducer A onto the bolt of the stand by hand Make sure the slit of the thread reducer is facing the stand Using a 19 mm jaw spanner screw the retainer nut onto the bolts of the stand To ensure that the speaker does not loosen and cannot turn you must screw the retainer nut tight ly onto the knurled nut of the stand 6 Proper Alignment of the Loudspeakers Please note that precisely targeted speaker systems can significantly improve the acoustic result It is not possible to make generalities about the alignment of specific systems because the room has a substantial influence on the signal and the audible result As a rule the mid and high transducers of loudspeakers should be mounted above the audience s face value so that the sound distribution cannot be shadowed In many cases it is advisable to mount a loudspeaker higher so that the sound will be distributed through out the room more evenly Low standing systems result in a greater difference in volume between front and back seats than higher standing systems To simulate the correct alignment of the speakers beforehand there are various programs such as Ease or Ulysses The Kling amp Freitag speaker system data is available for download on our website www kling freitag de KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 11 of 19 Important Warning User s manual K amp F SONA 5 7 Operation with or without a controller Operation without
5. 0 ison 3 03 2010 Rev 29 Released 0 0 Vv pe 0 Vv K amp F SONA 5 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 Table of contents 1 Introduction 4 1 1 Symbols in User s Manual 4 1 2 Information about this User s Manual 4 2 Product Description 5 2 1 Scope of Delivery 5 2 2 Overview of Components 5 2 3 Accessories 5 2 4 Required Tools 6 3 Safety Instructions 6 3 1 Mounting the Speakers Wall and Ceiling Installation 6 3 2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers 7 3 3 Preventing hearing damage 7 3 4 Protecting the Speakers Operating Safety 7 4 Wall and Ceiling Installation 8 5 Stand Installation 11 6 Proper Alignment of the Loudspeakers 11 7 Operation with or without a controller 12 8 Wiring 12 8 1 Terminal assignment 12 8 2 Wiring Diagrams 12 8 3 Wiring instructions 12 9 Notes for the Version with 100 Volt Option 13 10 Operating the Speakers 13 11 Technical Specifications 15 12 Measuring diagrams 15 13 Dimensions 16 13 1 with swivel arm M 56mm included 16 13 2 with swivel arm M 32mm Accessory 17 13 3 with swivel arm M 109mm Accessory 18 14 Disposal 19 14 1 Regulations for Disposal 19 14 1 1 Germany 19 14 1 2 EU Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein 19 14 1 3 All other Countries 19 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 3 of 19 gt Warning p Caution Important Tip
6. a Controller The SONA 5 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 beginning on page 7 For safe operation they must only be operated with professional power amplifiers with a maxi mum rated output power of 200W 16Q equiv 400W 8Q or 800W 4Q N If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 100W 16Ohm then it is imperative that the amplifiers have clipping limiters Alternately you can also insert a clipping limiter before the am plifier N To protect the loudspeaker from mechanical damage when high SPL is required a highpassfilter of 24dB oct at 60Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain Operation with a Controller When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 100W 8Ohm requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3dB for the K amp F CD 44 controller You can find more detailed information about this option in the K amp F CD 44 hardware manual Electrical current of loudspeaker signal may be hazardous for the human body Always make sure the connectors secured against touch when the equipment is in use Always fully insert bared wire ends into the push connector or the Phoenix plug such that bared parts of wire can not be touched For speakers with Phoenix connector the bared wire ends have to be accurately screwed into the pl
7. ae m 62 7 mm 2 469 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 18 of 19 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 14 Disposal 14 1 Regulations for Disposal 14 1 1 Germany It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste Dispose of the SONA 5 loudspeaker at public collection points for recycling The SONA 5 loudspeaker is a so called dual use product intended for domestic and commercial use Therefore old SONA 5 loudspeakers can be disposed of in public collection recycling points contrary to Kling amp Freitag products which are limited to commercial use Of course old SONA 5 loudspeakers can be returned to us and KLING amp FREITAG GmbH will take care of appropriate disposal Explanation ElektroG is the enforcement of Directive 2002 95 EC regulating amonst others the collection and re cycling of electrical components and equipment From 03 24 2006 onwards KLING amp FREITAG GmbH has thus labelled all products mentioned in the WEEE with a sign with a crossed out waste bin and a white bar below This sign indicates that the disposal as domestic waste is prohibited and that the product has been put into circulation on 03 24 2006 at the earliest KLING amp FREITAG GmbH has been legally registered as a manufacturer with the German registration office EAR Our WEEE registration number is DE64110372 14 1 2 EU Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein It is not allowed to dispose of used electrica
8. ccessory Clamp collar Ball joint swivel arm Retainer 5 8 inner threading for thread reducer Thread reducer 5 8 on M10 Rubber washer Mounting plate with M10 bolt Quad push connector suitable for wire cross section up to 4mm 2 3 Accessories 5 mm quick chain link For use with the safety eyebolt on the speaker Swivel arm S 32 mm Swivel arm L 109 mm KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 5 of 19 Warning User s manual K amp F SONA 5 2 4 Required Tools 2 5 mm Allen head wrench N 19 mm jaw spanner N Mounting accessories for installation on walls or ceilings 3 Safety Instructions 3 1 Mounting the Speakers Wall and Ceiling Installation The speakers may only be mounted to wall and ceilings by qualified personnel The technicians responsible for assembling the speakers on site are responsible for the safe setup and use of the speakers and guarantee this Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending aligning or securing the systems Before carrying through ceiling and wall installations it is essential to consider the load capacity of walls ceilings and panelling as well as the stability and type of the construction If there is wall panelling for example it is then necessary to examine the solidity of the wall and use the appropriate wall plugs Make sure to comply with the stipulated tightening torques If not otherwise stated in this manual only original KLING amp FREITAG
9. ed off KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 14 of 19 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 11 Technical Specifications Design Frequency range 10 dB Frequency range 3 dB Coverage angles nominal Power handling SPL 1W 1m Max SPL 1m Components Impedance nominal Connectors Enclosure Dimensions Weight Options Accessories Passive 2 way bassreflex system 80 Hz 23 kHz 10 Hz 22 kHz 20 x 90 hor x vert 00 watts IEC 268 5 89 dB SPL 15 dB SPL 5 low mid chassis Dome tweeter plus waveguide 6Q Quad push connector parallel high tech moulding synthetics flame retardant class VO according to UL94 safety eyelet for quick chain link ball joint swivel arm with mounting plate textured paint finish in black or white exchangeable front grille 140 x 230 x 170 mm 2 8 kg 100 Volt with 10 20 40 VA transformer and Phoenix connectors 3 4 kg Phoenix connectoers instead of clamp connectors Special finish in RAL colours 5 mm quick chain link certified Swivel arm S 32 mm Swivel arm L 109 mm 12 Measuring diagrams SPL dB KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 90 80 70 60 Frequency response on axis Frequency response Impedance 80 70 60 50 40 30 Impedance Ohm 20 10 0
10. ess than 100W 8Ohm requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3dB for the K amp F CD 44 con troller You can find more detailed information about this option in the K amp F CD 44 hardware manual The destruction of speakers and the risk of fire as a result of a very rare power amplifier or speaker defect may not be avoided by the controller in any case For damage caused by overloading the speakers N using power amplifiers with other than the recommended maximum output power we do not assume warranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage The following signals may damage the speakers dipping power amplifiers N permanent high level signals with high frequency and continuous noise from feedback permanently distorted high level signals N noises which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being con nected disconnected or switched on Do not install devices in any of the following places N where the devices are permanently exposed to direct sunlight where the devices are exposed to high moisture or rain N where the devices are exposed to strong vibrations and dust Avoid damage caused by the speakers magnetic fields Speakers are permanently surrounded by a magnetic field even when they are not connected Therefore during transport and placement of the speakers it is important to ensure that there is a sufficient distance between the speakers and magnetic data media and computer video monito
11. indicated on this equipment When a power amplifier is overloaded at the output clipping then the amplifier should activate a clipping warning signal Power amplifiers can also be overloaded at the input circuit without the amplifier signalling the clipping i e when there is not sufficient headroom in the input circuit We therefore recommend turning up the power amplifiers all the way and adjusting the level before the power amplifier in order to avoid overloading the input circuit In any case the signal must be reduced as soon as it sounds unnaturally distorted Operations without CD 44 Controller To protect the speakers from being destroyed and to avoid fire hazard they should only be op erated with professional power amplifiers with a maximum rated output power of 200W 16Q equiv 400WQ89 equiv 800WQ4 If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 100W 16Ohm then it is imperative that the amplifiers have clipping limiters Alternately you can also insert a clipping limiter before the am plifier N To protect the loudspeaker from mechanical damage when high SPL is required a highpassfilter of 24dB oct at 60Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain Operations with CD 44 Controller For optimal performance and operating safety of the SONA 5 speakers we recommend using the system controller K amp F CD 44 When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power l
12. l equipment as domestic waste From 08 13 2005 onwards KLING amp FREITAG GmbH has thus labelled all products for EU Member coun tries as well as Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein except Germany mentioned in the WEEE with a sign with a crossed out waste bin and a white bar below 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 directive WEEE has been complied with implementing different national provisions of law throughout all member countries which makes it impossible for us to offer consistent solutions for the disposal throughout Europe Responsible for complying with these provisions of law is the local distributor importer of each country For proper disposal of used products in accordance with these local provisions in the mentioned countries of the European Union except Germany please ask your local dealer or the local authorities 14 1 3 All other Countries For proper disposal of used products in accordance with local provisions in other than the above men tioned countries please ask your local dealer or the local authorities KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 19 of 19
13. or can also be recognized when the connected channels are used simultaneously During simultaneous use the bass frequencies become notably quieter or the mid frequencies such as voices cannot be located N If several loudspeakers are connected the signal can be linked through from one loudspeaker to the next Please make sure that the total impedance of the loudspeakers R Q is not lower than the minimal impedance indicated on the power amplifier 1 R1 1 R2 1 R3 1 Rtotal 9 Notes for the Version with 100 Volt Option Kling amp Freitag speakers with 100V option are fitted with high quality transformers This serves to minimize loss of sound Highly professional sound reinforcement results can be achieved using 100 Volt Kling amp Freitag speakers Reasons for choosing Speakers with 100 Volt Transformers Reduction in conduction loss N Easy installation of a loudspeaker network due to simple parallel wiring The sum of the output power of the individual speakers stated as VA W must not exceed the output power of the 100 Volt amplifier Speakers are galvanically isolated N Speakers can be integrated into existing 100 Volt systems KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 13 of 19 Important User s manual K amp F SONA 5 10 Operating the Speakers Switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls of the mixing console and the power amplifiers Wire your systems according to the in
14. products Technical specifications measurements weights and properties are not guaranteed The manufacturer reserves the right to make product alterations within legal provisions as well as changes to improve product quality All persons who use the speaker system must have this guide and all further information for safe operations available to them during assembly disassembly and use The speaker system may neither be set up nor used until this manual has been read understood and kept readily available on site We appreciate any input with suggestions and improvements for this manual Please send this to us at the following address info kling freitag de or to KLING amp FREITAG GMBH Junkersstr 14 D 30179 Hannover Phone 49 0 511 96 99 70 Fax 49 0 511 67 37 94 KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 4 of 19 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 2 Product Description 2 1 Scope of Delivery Loudspeaker with integrated ball joint swivel arm M 56mm for wall ceiling or stand mountings User s Manual Loudspeakers with option Phoenix connector or 100 Volt are supplied including the corre sponding 4 pole Phoenix plug 2 2 Overview of Components Qo oo mL OY OUT Pee UU ON Loudspeaker enclosure hightech moulding material flame retardant class VO according to UL94 with textured paint finish Safety eyelet for 5 mm quick link quick link not included but available as a
15. rs except flat panels KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 8 of 19 Warning Tip User s manual K amp F SONA 5 4 Wall and Ceiling Installation Screw the mounting plate A through all 4 mount ing holes onto the wall or ceiling Choose fasten ers that are suitable for the wall or ceiling material After installation the mounting plate incl speak er must be capable of carrying the 6 fold of its own weight Take suitable measures to prevent the screw connection from loosening itself Ensure that the rubber washer B is on the bolt Screw the thread reducer C hand tight onto the bolt of the mounting plate Make sure the slit of the thread reducer is facing the mounting plate After assembly the M10 bolt has to protrude from the thread reducer As an alternative to the mounting plate you can also mount the swivel arm with other suitable 10 mm bolts If you screw the swivel arm onto another 10 mm bolt that is longer than that of the wall mount the rubber safety washer loses its function In this case if you were to install the speaker without an additional safety you would have to secure the thread of the 10 mm bolt and the thread of the connecting nut so they do not loosen themselves i e with glue for securing screws Loosen the Allen screws with a 2 5 mm Allen head wrench Loosen one or two of the three Allen screws only This way you can avoid having to tighten an Allen screw that got covered b
16. ssory from Kling amp Freitag KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 6 of 19 Caution Caution User s manual K amp F SONA 5 3 2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers Mount the speakers securely To avoid injury or damage always be sure to mount the speakers securely so that they do not fall Please note that speakers can move as a result of vibrations To prevent them from falling from their mounted position they must be secured properly When laying out the connecting cables make sure that nobody can trip The stability of stacked systems also valid for the use of stands and distance rods is contingent upon the following stability requirement Stacked systems may not fall over even if they are inclined by 10 in each direction If this requirement is not fulfilled then it is necessary to take steps to achieve compliance Possible measures include strapping it to an appropriate base structure or fastening it using safety straps 3 3 Preventing hearing damage Avoid beeing too close to operating speakers This equipment is capable of delivering sound pressure levels in excess of 90 dB SPL which may cause permanent hearing damage KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 7 of 19 Important User s manual K amp F SONA 5 3 4 Protecting the Speakers Operating Safety In general audio signals should not be overdriven This may be caused by mixing consoles equalizers effect equipment etc and should be
17. structions in this manual SONA 5 Switch on the mixing console first then the controller and the power amplifier Always use the before mentioned switching order Otherwise switching noises may damage the sound system If there is interference turn off all appliances in the reverse order and check all cable connec tions Successively turn up the individual power amplifier channels and send a signal with low volume to the system Check to see if the desired signals are applied to the intended speakers and make sure there is no interference With controller The SIGNAL LEDs of the CD 44 Controller will light up if the output level is higher than 45 dB Your system should now be ready for operation Turning down the input level controls may not always prevent distortions in the input section of the power amplifier especially if this section has a relatively low headroom A clipping signal may not be displayed by the clipping indicator then To prevent signal interruptions or damages to the speakers turn the level controls of the power amplifier to the maximum position if possi ble Set the output level of the mixing console or the controller to a level that doesn t overload the power amplifiers or decrease the limiter threshold of the controller When turning off the system the input controls for the power amplifiers should be turned down first followed by the power switches of the amplifiers After that the other appliances can be turn
18. ugs 8 1 Terminal assignment Clamp connector Option Phoenix connectors Option 100 Volt with Phoenix connectors 8 2 Wiring Diagrams You will find all necessary pin diagrams for operations with the CD 44 Controller in the User s Manual of the CD 44 This applies for use with and without the K amp F Subwoofer KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 12 of 19 Important User s manual K amp F SONA 5 8 3 Wiring instructions N Before connecting your SONA 5 system switch off all equipment and turn down all level con trols N Only use high quality speaker cables with a sufficient wire gauge The wire gauge depends on the length of the speaker cable Minimum Wire Gauge mm Required Cable Length m 2 x Speaker Impedance Q For connections to the power amplifier inputs please use 2 pin shielded microphone cable bal anced with high quality connectors N Avoid ground loops Please pay attention to the pin assignments shown in this manual N Make sure that the polarity of the speakers at the amplifier is correct When simultaneously using power amplifiers from different manufacturers be sure to use the correct specific pin con figuration It may be necessary to modify the pin configuration on the power amplifiers or on the connectors leading to them Upon completing the wiring ensure that the connected speaker channels are working in phase To do so use i e a phase checker A phase err
19. y the swivel arm while you aligned the speaker Loosen this screw s just enough so that you can move the swivel arm with some resistance This will simplify the final alignment of the speaker This will simplify the final alignment of the speaker KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 9 of 19 Important User s manual K amp F SONA 5 Screw the retainer nut A onto thread reducer B D using a 19 mm jaw spanner While doing this align the swivel arm Now align the loudspeaker arm as desired and then re tighten the Allen screws that you previously loosened Tighten the screws enough so that the speaker re liably keeps its position Using excessive force to tighten the screws can result in irreparable destruc tion of the threads KLING amp FREITAG GMBH 2009 Revision 3 0 Page 10 of 19 User s manual K amp F SONA 5 5 Stand Installation The retainer nut of the swivel arm is equipped with a 5 8 thread into which a reducer with an inner thread of M10 is screwed You can exchange this thread reducer for a commercially available reducer for microphone stands so you can mount the swivel arm onto a microphone stand Depending on the design of the stand the thread reducer for microphone stands have a 3 8 or a 1 2 inner thread that fit onto the thread bolts of the stands Exchange the provided 5 8 thread reducer with a standard thread reduce for stands A Screw the the thread
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