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K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W
Version 3.2
User's Manual
Released: 17.09.2018
Translation of the original instructions
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 PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Version 3.2 User's Manual Released: 17.09.2018 Translation of the original instructions 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Table of contents Introduction Icons Used About this Manual Product Description Items Included Components Required Tools Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Instructions for Speaker Placement Preventing Hearing Damage...
  • Page 4 User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Transportation and Storage Disposal 15.1 Germany 15.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 15.3 All Other Countries KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 3.2 Page 4 of 28...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee trouble-free operation and enable your KLING & FREITAG PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W system to achieve its full potential, please read this manual carefully before use. You will find that your K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W is truly a versatile pro-grade tool that meets all requirements in terms of audio quality and safe installation.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    'Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO' in 90° intervals. Mounting point K&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'. (2x) Speakon connector 4-pin NLT4MP (parallel) 2nd safety bar for 5 mm chain quick link (quick link not included in purchased parts package).
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Suspended loads pose a safety risk. Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use personal protective equipment at all times.
  • Page 8 24 dB/oct. at 60 Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain. Operations with K&F SystemRack: • For optimal performance and operating safety of the K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W speakers we recommend using the K&F SystemRack. •...
  • Page 9: Arrayed Speaker (Cluster)

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Arrayed Speaker (Cluster) If the loudspeaker are operated through K&F system controller, we recommend to use the switchable filter 'cluster' for this operation. So you can optimize the frequency response for this application.
  • Page 10: Wiring Instructions

    K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Wiring Instructions • Before connecting your K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all faders and encoders. • Be sure to use high-end speaker cables with an appropriate wire gauge. Select the wire gauge with regard to the cable length.
  • Page 11: Setups And Connection Diagrams

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Setups and Connection Diagrams Use with Controller CD 44 When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 300 W @ 8 Ohm requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3 dB for the K&F CD 44 controller.
  • Page 12: Operations With Controller And Subwoofer

    K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W 7.1.2 Operations with Controller and Subwoofer If you want to operate the PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W with an additional K&F subwoofer, then select the LSBlock NOMOS LT in the CD 44. Activate the filter Cluster for the top...
  • Page 13: Controller Mode With Subwoofer In Overlap Mode

    7.1.3 Controller Mode with Subwoofer in Overlap Mode In full-range mode, the speaker K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W is compatible with all K&F subwoofers that are run in the 100 Hz 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'.
  • Page 14: Passive Mode (Without Controller)

    K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Passive Mode (without Controller) The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W 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, Reliability" beginning on page 7.
  • Page 15: Dimensions

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Dimensions KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 3.2 Page 15 of 28...
  • Page 16: Measuring Diagrams

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Measuring Diagrams Measuring Diagrams K&F PASSIO 9.1.1 Frequency range K&F PASSIO KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 3.2 Page 16 of 28...
  • Page 17: Coverage K&F Passio

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W 9.1.2 Coverage K&F PASSIO Horizontal Vertical KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 3.2 Page 17 of 28...
  • Page 18: Measuring Diagrams K&F Passio W

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Measuring Diagrams K&F PASSIO W 9.2.1 Frequency range K&F PASSIO W Frequenzgang 'on axis' PASSIO W Frequency response Impedance Frequenzgang 'on axis' BassBoost mode FR mode LCut mode KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 3.2...
  • Page 19: Coverage K&F Passio W

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W 9.2.2 Coverage K&F PASSIO W Horizontal 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°...
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    75 Hz – 31 kHz Frequency range @±3 dB 110 Hz – 28 kHz Coverage angle (nominal) K&F PASSIO: 70° x 60° (hor. x vert.) K&F PASSIO W: 100° x 60° (hor. x vert.) Power rating 200 watts Program load 400 watts...
  • Page 21: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W 11. EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Kling & Freitag GmbH Junkersstraße 15 30179 Hannover Germany Representative authorized for compiling Kling & Freitag GmbH the technical documentation: Abt. Entwicklung +49 511 96997-50 Deutschland...
  • Page 22: Accessories

    Colour: black or white Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO - pin fixing 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-Joint Adapter PASSIO - screw fixing...
  • Page 23 User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W Mini TV spigot with internal M10 thread. Necessary for suspending the Adjustable Speaker Mount with a Super Clamp! for use with the accessory Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO with a 'Super Clamp' Colour: black...
  • Page 24 Examples of use: Application example Adjustable Speaker Application example Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO with stand adapter M10 Mount PASSIO with 'Mini TV Spigot' and 'Super Clamp' on a horizontal pipe Application example Pin-Joint Adapter Application example Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO with 'Super Clamp' on a...
  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    (see item number) or with open terminals (on the mains side). Warning The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W system can exhibit signs of wear over the years, for example, from mechanical strain, transport damage, corrosion, or improper handling. Remember that flying speakers always impose a high safety risk.
  • Page 26 The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W system is protected against the effects of unfavorable temporary weather conditions, etc.; despite, be sure to store, transport, and use the accessories in dry environments only. The K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W is not designed for prolonged use in corrosive environments.
  • Page 27 User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W 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 WEEE directive was implemented in different national legislation in the EU member states, making it impossible to offer a consistent disposal solution throughout Europe.
  • Page 28 User's Manual K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W INDEX • Accessories........................... 22 • Care.............................. 25 • Cluster............................9 • Components...........................6 • Connection diagrams........................11 • Coverage..........................17,19 • Dimensions...........................15 • Disposal............................26 • EC Declaration of Conformity....................21 • Frequency range........................16,18 •...

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