K&F PASSIO User manual

K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO W
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User's Manual
Translation of the original instructions
Version 3.2
Released: 17.09.2018

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Table of contents
1Introduction 5
1.1 Icons Used 5
1.2 About this Manual 5
2Product Description 6
2.1 Items Included 6
2.2 Components 6
2.3 Required Tools 6
3Safety Instructions 7
3.1 Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation 7
3.2 Instructions for Speaker Placement 7
3.3 Preventing Hearing Damage 7
3.4 Protecting the Speakers, Reliability 7
4Arrayed Speaker (Cluster) 9
5Wiring Instructions 10
6Initial Operation 10
7Setups and Connection Diagrams 11
7.1 Use with Controller CD 44 11
7.1.1 Controller Mode 'Full-Range' 11
7.1.2 Operations with Controller and Subwoofer 12
7.1.3 Controller Mode with Subwoofer in Overlap Mode 13
7.1.4 Controller Mode with Subwoofer in 1-Channel Mode 13
7.2 Passive Mode (without Controller) 14
8Dimensions 15
9Measuring Diagrams 16
9.1 Measuring Diagrams K&F PASSIO 16
9.1.1 Frequency range K&F PASSIO 16
9.1.2 Coverage K&F PASSIO 17
9.2 Measuring Diagrams K&F PASSIO W 18
9.2.1 Frequency range K&F PASSIO W 18
9.2.2 Coverage K&F PASSIO W 19
10 Technical Specifications 20
11 EC Declaration of Conformity 21
12 Accessories 22
13 Care and Maintenance 25
13.1 Inspection Regulations 25
13.2 Replacing the Front Foam 25

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14 Transportation and Storage 26
15 Disposal 26
15.1 Germany 26
15.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 26
15.3 All Other Countries 27

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1. 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.
1.1 Icons Used
Warning
This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in
serious health problems including potentially fatal injuries.
Caution
This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause
minor injuries or damage.
This icon marks instructions for proper use of the described products. Not following these
instructions may cause malfunctions or damage.
Tip
This icon marks information provided for simplified use of the described products.
1.2 About this Manual
© KLING & FREITAG GmbH. All rights reserved.
All specifications regarding the features of the described products and applicable safety
guidelines provided in this manual are based on information available at the time of
publishing.
We assume no responsibility for technical specifications, dimensions, weights, and properties.
All information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
To ensure safe operation, all persons using the system must have access to this guide and all
other relevant material during installation. Don’t set up or operate the system before you
have carefully read and fully understood this manual. Keep the manual readily available on
site at all times.
All KLING & FREITAG manuals are originally authored in German.
KLING & FREITAG spare manuals are separately available for order or can be downloaded
from our website: www.kling-freitag.de.
Contact Us: [email protected]
KLING & FREITAG GMBH, Junkersstr. 14, D-30179 Hannover
Phone [phone], fax [phone] (other countries)

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2. Product Description
2.1 Items Included
• Speaker with integrated mount for optional fastener with Pin-Joint Adapter or
Adjustable Speaker Mount.
• (1x) User manual
2.2 Components
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. Loudspeaker enclosure, hightech moulding material (flame retardant class V0 according
to UL94) with textured paint finish
2. 1st safety bar for 5 mm chain quick link (quick link not included in purchased parts
package).
3. Locking hole for aligning the optional accessory 'Adjustable Speaker Mount PASSIO' and
'Pin-Joint Adapter PASSIO' in 90° intervals.
4. 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'.
5. (2x) Speakon connector 4-pin NLT4MP (parallel)
6. 2nd safety bar for 5 mm chain quick link (quick link not included in purchased parts
package).
2.3 Required Tools
For front foam replacement: 2.5 mm Allen key

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3. Safety Instructions
3.1 Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation
Warning
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.
The technicians installing the speaker on site are responsible for and guarantee safe setup
and use.
Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending, aligning, or securing the systems.
Before installing, check the stability, strength, and materials of walls, ceilings, and boarding.
For example, use suitable rawlplugs for wall panels and make sure the strength is sufficient.
Note that the suspension points on the hall ceiling (i.e. shackles, attachment points, or chain
hoists) must comply with the DGUV regulations 17 or similar locally applicable accident-
control standards. The maximum load must have been certified by an authorized expert.
Be sure to tighten all bolts and screws to the specified torque.
Unless otherwise stated, use only KLING & FREITAG original parts for mounting the speakers.
Never use other parts (in particular, parts not made by KLING & FREITAG).
Make sure all fittings used are suitable for the task at hand and meet all relevant safety
requirements.
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.
Be sure to always visually inspect all safety-related speaker and accessory components
before use. If there are signs of wear, cracks, or deformation, etc., replace the affected parts
immediately. Visual inspection also includes checking all screwed connections of supporting
components.
The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given
safety requirements and legal regulations.
3.2 Instructions for Speaker Placement
Warning
Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the
speakers securely so that they do not fall.
Note that the speakers can move as a result of vibrations. To prevent them from falling from
their mounted position, they must be secured properly.
Run the cables in a way that nobody can trip over them.
3.3 Preventing Hearing Damage
Caution
Keep your distance from operating speakers. This equipment is capable of delivering sound
pressure levels in excess of 90dB SPL, which may cause permanent hearing damage.
3.4 Protecting the Speakers, Reliability

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Never feed audio at excessive levels to the speaker. Mixing consoles, equalizers, effect
units, etc. can produce clipping; excessive levels are normally visible on meters and through
indicators. 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, be sure to lower the signal level once it sounds distorted.
Operations without K&F SystemRack:
• To protect the speakers from being destroyed and to avoid fire hazard, they should
only be operated with professional power amplifiers with a maximum rated output
power of 600 W @ 8 Ohm.
• If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 300 W @ 8 Ohm, then it is
imperative that the amplifiers have clipping limiters. Alternately, you can also insert a
clipping limiter before the amplifier.
• 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.
• To protect the loudspeaker from mechanical damage when high SPL is required a
highpassfilter of 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.
• Clipping at the power-amp output is typically shown by a red clipping indicator.
For damage caused by
• overloading the speakers or
• using power amplifiers with other than the recommended maximum output power
we do not assume warranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage.
Signals that may damage the speakers include the following:
• clipping power amplifiers
• Continuous high-volume signals at high frequencies, continuous audio feedback
• Continuously distorted signals at high levels
• Sounds occurring when connecting, disconnecting, or switching on a device on the
audio system while the speaker is on
Never place your speakers
• where they are permanently exposed to direct sunlight,
• where the devices are exposed to high moisture or rain.
• where they are exposed to strong vibrations or dust.
Avoid damage caused by the speakers' magnetic fields
Even when not connected, loudspeakers continuously produce a magnetic field. 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
monitors (except flat panels).

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4. 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.
When operating the systems without any K&F system controller, you should decrease the
frequencies below 300 Hz for 3-4 dB.
Caution
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.
When laying the connecting cables, make sure that nobody can trip.
Take note of the enclosure angles of each 6° at the top and bottom.
standing speakers
A smaller angle
3 results in a
smaller vertical
coverage angle
but increases the
sound power
level.
Combination Angle 1 Angle 2 Angle 3
PASSIO with
PASSIO
35° 45° 20° - 30°
Setup: Increasing the
horizontal
coverage angle,
e.g. for wide
audience areas
Increasing the
horizontal
coverage angle
and sound
pressure level for
larger distances
Increasing the
vertical angle,
e.g. for covering
balconies

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5. 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.
• To connect the mixing console to the power-amp inputs, use shielded 2-pole balanced
microphone cables equipped with quality connectors.
• Avoid creating ground loops.
• Be sure to follow the pinouts shown in this manual.
• Check for correct polarity of the speaker links to the power amplifier. When using
amplifiers by different manufacturers, make sure the pinout is correct. If necessary,
consider modifying the amplifier or connector pinouts as required.
• Upon completing wiring, ensure that the connected speaker channels are working
in phase, for example, using a phase tester. When the connected channels are used
simultaneously, you can identify out-of-phase statuses by bass cancellation or mid-
frequency signals (e.g. voices) that cannot be located properly.
• When connecting multiple speakers, you can daisy-chain the signal from one speaker to
the next. Make sure that the total impedance of all speakers connected to an amplifier
does not fall below the minimum impedance specified for the amplifier. 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/
R3 + … = 1/Rtotal
6. Initial Operation
• Switch off all devices and turn down all volume controls on the mixing console and the
amplifiers.
• Wire your K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W systems as described in this manual.
• Switch on the devices in the following order: first the mixing console, then the
controller and finally the power amplifiers! Be sure to observe this power-up sequence
at all times. Failing to do so may result in switch-on noise that may damage your
system.
• If you hear noise, turn off all devices in reverse order, then check all cable connections.
• Turn up all amplifier channels one after another and output a low-volume signal to the
system. Check whether the audio is properly routed to the appropriate speakers. Make
sure no noise is heard through those speakers.
Controller operation: The SIGNAL indicators of the CD 44 controller will light when the
output level exceeds –45 dB. Your system is now ready for operation.
• With amplifiers with insufficient input-stage headroom, you may not always be able
to prevent distortion by reducing the power-amp volume controls. In this case, the
clipping indicator may not light when clipping actually occurs! To prevent damage to
the speakers, we recommend fully turning up the power-amp volume controls, then
carefully turn up the volume on the mixing console or controller or reduce the limiter
threshold of the controller as appropriate in order not to overload the amplifiers.
• When turning off the system, first turn down the amplifier input controls. Next, power
down the amplifiers, then turn off the remaining devices.

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7. Setups and Connection Diagrams
7.1 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. You can find more detailed information about this option in the
K&F CD 44 hardware user's manual.
7.1.1 Controller Mode 'Full-Range'
If you want to operate the speaker in fullrange mode, then select the LSBlock NOMOS LT in
the CD 44.
Activate the filter Cluster for the top
speakers via Filter B if you wish to
operate several tops next to one another.
If you need a higher bass level, activate
the filter BassBoost via Filter B for the top
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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
speakers via Filter B if you wish to
operate several tops next to one another.
If you need a boost in the high frequency
range (e.g. for compensating the
high frequency attenuation for larger
distances), activate the filter LoMidBoost
via Filter B for the top speakers.

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If necessary, adjust the correct level balance with the output gain of the subwoofer on the
K&F systemamp or systemrack.
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'.
Tip
In the overlap mode, the bass boost must not be switched on.
7.1.4 Controller Mode with Subwoofer in 1-Channel Mode
You can operate the speaker K&F PASSIO/K&F PASSIO W together with several K&F
subwoofers on a single controller channel. To do so, load the matching LSBlock for the
speaker combination into the controller. For further information see the user's manual of the
subwoofers that are suitable for 1-channel mode, e.g. PASSIO SUB 12/15.

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7.2 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.
• For safe operation, they must only be operated with professional power amplifiers with
a maximum rated output power of 600 W @ 8 Ohm (equiv. 1200 W @ 4 Ohm).
• If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 300 W @ 8 Ohm, then it is
imperative that the amplifiers have clipping limiters. Alternately, you can also insert a
clipping limiter before the amplifier.
• To protect the loudspeaker from mechanical damage when high SPL is required a
highpassfilter of 24 dB/oct. at 60 Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain.

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8. Dimensions

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9. Measuring Diagrams
9.1 Measuring Diagrams K&F PASSIO
9.1.1 Frequency range K&F PASSIO

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9.1.2 Coverage K&F PASSIO
Horizontal
Vertical

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9.2 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

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9.2.2 Coverage K&F PASSIO W
Horizontal
125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K -180°
-150°
-120°
-90°
-60°
-30°
0°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
f [Hz]
Attenuation (dB)
3 - 6
6 - 9
9 - 12
12 - 15
15 - 18
> 18
< 3
Vertical
125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K -180°
-150°
-120°
-90°
-60°
30°
0°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
f [Hz]
Attenuation (dB)
3 - 6
6 - 9
9 - 12
12 - 15
15 - 18
> 18
< 3

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10. Technical Specifications
K&F PASSIO and K&F PASSIO
W
Concept 2-way passive bass-reflex system
Supported amplifiers K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie, Lab.Gruppen IPD 2400,
K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS, passiv at linear Amps
Frequency range @-10 dB 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
Peak load 800 watts
SPL (1 m, max.) K&F PASSIO: 121,5 dB SPL
K&F PASSIO W: 120 dB SPL
Nominal impedance 12 Ohm
Speakers / channels see matrix
Components 1“ tweeter with waveguide
2 x 5“ woofer
Connection 2 x Speakon 4-pol NL4MP (+1/-1),
IN parallel to OUT
Enclosure
Hard integral foam enclosure (flame retardantV0
according to UL94) with 25° and 55° monitor angle,
5° angle on top and bottom for inconspicious design,
1 K&F VariPoint to fasten hardware, sunk-in and to
the bottom faced Speakon connectors, ball-proof steel
grille with black acoustic foam
Dimensions (H x W x D) 180 x 415 x 173 mm
Weight 5.6 kg
Color RAL 9005 (black) oder RAL 9010 (white)
Option 'special finish in RAL colours'