KLING & FREITAG VIDA L User manual

EN | | VERSION 4.0 | 02/11/2021
USER‘S MANUAL
K&F VIDA L and VIDA C

User‘s Manual K&F VIDA L and VIDA C
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Table of Content
Chapter / Content Page
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Icons Used 5
1.2 About this user's manual 5
2 Product Description 6
2.1 Intended Use 6
2.2 System requirements 6
2.3 Items Included 7
2.3.1 Items Included VIDA L 7
2.3.2 Items Included VIDA C 7
2.4 Overview of VIDA L Parts 8
2.4.1 Front-panel indicator 8
2.5 Overview of VIDA C Parts 9
2.6 Accessories 9
2.6.1 Additional accessories for the VIDA L flying frame 12
2.7 Dimensions 13
2.7.1 Dimensions VIDA L 13
2.7.2 Dimensions VIDA L with VIDA C 14
2.7.3 Mass Center 15
2.8 Technical Specifications 16
2.8.1 Technical Specifications VIDA L 16
2.9 Technical Specifications VIDA C 18
2.10 VIDA L diagrams 19
3 General Safety Instructions 24
4 Wiring 25
4.1 Wiring Instructions 25
4.2 Connectors 26
4.2.1 Upper Terminal 26
4.2.2 Lower Terminal 28
4.3 Anschluss VIDA L an USV 28
4.4 Sample configurations: 29
4.4.1 VIDA L speakers with or without VIDA C 29
4.4.2 VIDA L speakers with K&F PASSIO SUB 12 or K&F PASSIO SUB 15 30
4.4.3 VIDA L speakers with the maximum number of K&F PASSIO SUB subwoofers 31
4.4.4 VIDA L speakers with K&F subwoofers and power amp connected to AUX OUT 32
5 GPIO specifications 33
5.1 GPI 33
5.1.1 GPI internal wiring: 34
5.2 GPO 35
6 Systemlatency 36

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6.1 Dante latency 36
6.1.1 Example 36
6.1.2 Changing between Dante redundancy operating modes 37
6.1.3 Setting up Dante latency with an additional hop 37
7 Mounting the optional VIDA C to the VIDA L 38
8 Setup of the VIDA L Systems 41
8.1 Required Tools 41
8.2 Interconnecting System Components 41
8.2.1 Emergency bore in the connecting pin. 45
8.2.2 Setting up a Speaker Array 46
9 Initial Operation 47
10 Dismounting of the VIDA L system 48
11 Reset the loudspeaker to factory settings 49
12 Updates 50
12.1 Firmware Update 50
12.2 Dante Update 51
13 Care and Maintenance 53
14 Transportation and Storage 54
15 Disposal 54
15.1 Germany 54
15.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 54
15.3 All Other Countries 54
16 EC Declaration of Conformity 55

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1Introduction
1.1 Icons Used
1.2 About this user's manual
EN | Translation of the original instructions
All Kling & Freitag manuals are originally authored in German.
© Kling & Freitag GmbH, all rights reserved.
All specifications regarding the features of the described products and applicable safety guide-
lines 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 speaker system must have access to
these user's manual and all other relevant material during installation. Ohne dieses
gelesen, verstanden und griffbereit vor Ort zu haben, darf das Lautsprechersystem
weder aufgebaut noch eingesetzt werden.
Kling & Freitag spare manuals are separately available for order or can be downloaded from
our website: www.kling-freitag.de
Contact Us: [e-mail]
KLING & FREITAG GMBH, Junkersstr. 14, D-30179 Hannover
Phone [phone], fax [phone] (other countries)
WARNUNG
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ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries.
VORSICHT
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minor injuries or damage.
HINWEIS
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structions may cause malfunctions or damage.
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2 Product Description
2.1 Intended Use
Be sure to use the VIDA L speaker system for stationary indoors installations only.
For commercial use as specified in this document only!
Any use not described in this User’s Guide is not an intended use.
2.2 System requirements
•Mounting hardware
•Computer running Windows 8, 8.1, or 10
•VIDA App
The VIDA App required for setting up the speaker system is freely available at the Windows
Store.
For this purpose, visit the Microsoft App Store and search for VIDA App.
For more information, refer to the VIDA App User's Manual, which is available for down-
load at our website.
www.kling-freitag.de
•Audio source connected to Analog, AES 3, or Dante.
WARNUNG
Risks imposed by falling or overturning parts
Be sure to install, suspend, fasten, and use Kling &<###Space: 1##>Freitag speakers only us-
ing the designated fixtures as specified in this document.
HINWEIS
Possible malfunctions
Never operate the speaker in environments where the temperature exceeds 35 °C / 95 °F.
Never operate the speaker in places exceeding an altitude of 2,000 meters / 6,000 ft.
Make sure that the humidity is between 10% and 90%.
This product is not designed for use in corrosive environments.
Potential interference with household appliances
This device is not designed for home use.

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2.3 Items Included
2.3.1 Items Included VIDA L
•(1x) loudspeaker VIDA L
•(1x) VIDA L hardware reset dongle
•(1x) Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 power cord (with Type C safety plug) or
(1x) Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 power cord (no connector, for 115 V operation)
Or Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 power cord (1 item, no connector, for 115 V operation)
•(2x) Connector WR-TBL Series 3611, 6-pin for connection to GPIO
•(1x) Connector WR-TBL series 3611, 3-pin for connection to GPIs COM, MUTE und PRIO.
•(1x) User's manual
2.3.2 Items Included VIDA C
•(1x) VIDA C
•(1x) Allen wrench (6 mm)
•(1x) CP-4 - Speaker-patch-cord, 4x2.5 mm², black, 0.5 m, K&F Art.-No. 35892
•(1x) User's manual

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2.4 Overview of VIDA L Parts
[A] 4 x Connecting Adapters (extended)
[B] 8 x Connecting Pins (4x on the top, 4x on the bottom of the speaker)
[C] Upper Lever
[D] Upper Terminal
[E] 4 x fixing screws for VIDA C
[F] Status indicator
[G] VIDA C (optional)
[H] Lower Terminal
[I] Bottom Lever
2.4.1 Front-panel indicator
Each VIDA L features an LED indicator located behind the front grille. The indicator color shows
the following statuses:
•Power-up (blue): The speaker is being powered up and will be ready for operation shortly.
•Beam error (red-lit): The speaker has been powered up successfully and is ready for oper-
ation; however, the sound-ray setup needs to be checked.
•green - Identification via VIDA App: For this speaker, ‘LED sign’ has been activated via the
VIDA App for identification.
•Error (flashing red and green): Fatal file error. Perform a firmware update. See chapter
»Updates«, page 50. If the flashing is not stopped by a firmware update, contact the ser-
vice department.

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2.5 Overview of VIDA C Parts
2.6 Accessories
[A] (4x) connecting link to mount on
VIDA C
[B] Loudspeaker VIDA C
[C] Speakon connector
Speaker Patch Cable NLT-425, 0.5
m
50 cm patch cable for connections
between VIDA L and VIDA C ele-
ments, high-grade halogen-free ca-
ble, 4 conductors with 2.5 mm² cross
section each, water proof metal con-
nectors Neutrik NLT4FX
RJ45-Patchkabel, approx. 30 cm
for interconnecting two VIDA L units
Mains power cable
(EU, Schuko) 3 m, Neutrik power-
Con True1™
lockable device connector, handles
up to 16A, supports insertion / re-
moval on load and voltage
without illustration

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VIDA L Mounting Bracket / Hand-
hold
for mounting to the VIDA L rear
mounting rail. This ergonomic hand-
hold allows for carrying the speaker
or mount it to a truss using the sup-
plied clips. Items included:
2 handholds, 2 pipe clips, custom
screws
VIDA L Wall Bracket (for perma-
nent installation)
For vertical mounting to suitable
walls (without VIDA C only)
VIDA L Sub-Adapter
Mounting plate for secure placement
of a VIDA L or VIDA L onto a K&F
subwoofer equipped with VIDA C.
Horizontally rotatable.
VIDA L Reset-Dongle
restoring the factory settings (includ-
ed)
VIDA L Adapter Plate
for mounting VIDA L speakers to a
H.O.F. designstand. Alutec speaker
stands

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K&F VIDA L Transportation Case
for safe and secure transport of a
VIDA L unit including VIDA C and
other accessories. Available
on request.
VIDA L Flying Bracket
Flying bracket for up to four VIDA L
or four VIDA L plus VIDA C
0° angulation (fixed)
VIDA L Flying Frame
Flying frame for up to eight VIDA L or
eight VIDA L plus VIDA C

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2.6.1 Additional accessories for the VIDA L flying frame
VIDA L Flying Frame Extension
For enlarging the front capacity in
combination with a VIDA L flying
frame.
VIDA L Connector Set (set of 4)
For attaching a VIDA L flying frame
under a VIDA L speaker for two-
strand rigging
K&F Rotation Clamp 450 with
50 mm half coupler (HC823) or
60 mm half coupler (HC828),
Load max.

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2.7 Dimensions
2.7.1 Dimensions VIDA L
1075 mm
[42.323 inch]
210 mm
[8.268 inch]
783 mm
[30.837 inch]
341 mm
[13.425 inch]
330 mm
[12.992 inch]

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2.7.2 Dimensions VIDA L with VIDA C
1075 mm
[42.323 inch]
210 mm
[8.268 inch]
749 mm
[29.480 inch]
341 mm
[13.425 inch]
480 mm
[18.890 inch]
156 mm
[6.150 inch]

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2.7.3 Mass Center
537 mm
]hcni7141.12[
105 mm
]hcni331.4[
105 mm
]hcni331.4[
537,5 mm
]hcni161,12[
186,25 mm
[7,332 inch]
226,25 mm
[8,907 inch]

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2.8 Technical Specifications
2.8.1 Technical Specifications VIDA L
Concept
High-performance line-array speaker with beam steering, 3-
way coaxial design, built-in DSP and amplifier electronic
components
Input signal Each speaker is fed through a dedicated DSP/amp channel.
Frequency range @-10 dB 65 Hz – 22 kHz ‘FR mode’
80 Hz – 22 kHz ‘LCut mode’
Frequency range @±3 dB 77 Hz – 21 kHz ‘FR mode’
115 Hz – 21 kHz ‘LCut mode’
Horizontal coverage angle
(nominal) 90° (in vertical operation)
Coverage angle vertical Continuously adjustable spread angle up to 90°.
±45° steering angle
Max. SPL 135 dB
Components
32 x 1” dome tweeters
12 x 3,5” Mittelhochtontreiber
6 x 6,5 Tieftonchassis
AMP OUT power 2 x 400 W rms/4 ohm
Min. impedance AMP OUT 4 Ohm/Channel
AUX OUT Nominal +6 dBu
Analog input Fullscale at +18 dBu
Connectors
1 analogue input (XLR),
1 AES/EBU input (XLR),
VIDA BUS input (Ethernet),
1 PowerCon True 1,
1 analog link (XLR),
1 AES/EBU link (XLR),
2 DANTE™ Remote (Primary/Secondary),
1 AUX OUT (XLR),
1 AMP OUT (speakON),
1 VIDA BUS output (Ethernet),
GPIOs (Phoenix terminal block)
Wide-range power supply 100 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated input power
a)
520 watts (@ 1/8 rated output power)
Maximum power
consumption 2350 watts
Idle power consumption: 100 watts

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Enclosure
Aluminum extrusion profile with built-in hidden flying
mechanism, rear rail with slot nuts for mounting holders
and VIDA C units (flying mechanism is locked / unlocked
using a rear lever), highly robust black powder coating,
downwards-tilted connector panel, impact-proof grille with
black acoustic foam.
Mechanical tilt Single-stranded and double-stranded suspension supported
(with or without VIDA C)
Ambient temperature (max.,
during operation) 45 °C
Relative humidity 10% – 90%
Operating altitude (max.) 2,000 m (6,000 ft)
Contamination class 2
Power-surge category 2
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.075 x 210 x 341 mm
1.075 x 210 x 480 mm (VIDA L mit VIDA C)
Weight 48,2 kg
61.8 kg (VIDA L with VIDA C)
Colors RAL 9005 (black)
special finish in RAL colours
a) @ 1/8 full-scale

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2.9 Technical Specifications VIDA C
DSP/Amplifier powered by VIDA L
Frequency range @±3 dB 65 Hz – 240 Hz
Frequency range @-10 dB 57 Hz – 350 Hz
Horizontal coverage angle Cardioid, HyperCardioid, Omnidirectional (BassBoost)
System components 4 x 6,5” Woofer
Dimensions (H x W x D) 210 x 749 x 150 mm
Weight 13.6 kg
Color RAL 9005 (black)
special finish in RAL colours

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2.10 VIDA L diagrams
Horizontal Directivity
Vertical Directivity
125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K
-180°
-150°
-120°
-90°
-60°
-30°
0°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
3 - 6
6 - 9
9 - 12
12 - 15
15 - 18
> 18
< 3
Attenuation (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Attenuation (dB)
3 - 6
6 - 9
9 - 12
12 - 15
15 - 18
> 18
<3
180°
150°
120°
90°
60°
30°
0°
-30°
-60°
-90°
-120°
-150°
-180°

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Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 0° Tilt
Vertical coverage, 0° Splayangle, 5° Tilt
125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16K
-180°
-150°
-120°
-90°
-60°
-30°
0°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
3 - 6
6 - 9
9 - 12
12 - 15
15 - 18
> 18
< 3
Attenuation (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Attenuation (dB)
3 - 6
6 - 9
9 - 12
12 - 15
15 - 18
> 18
<3
180°
150°
120°
90°
60°
30°
0°
-30°
-60°
-90°
-120°
-150°
-180°