THX Ltd. THX Ultra II In-Wall Speakers PN. 33-3187 10.03 User's Manual
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1. and in extreme cases the high frequencies can be attenuated Amplifier power is also wasted in the wire reducing the maximum output level of the system Please refer to the following chart when deciding on the appropriate wire gauge for your installation Wire resistance in Ohms vs length of cable run Distance in Feet 100 150 200 250 300 20 gauge 18 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge 12 gauge 10 gauge PAINTING THE SPEAKERS AND GRILLES Speakers and grilles can be painted before installation which will eliminate the paint scar if the speaker needs to be removed for service Speakers may also be painted after installation but before the grilles are attached All speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic paint plug Use the paint plug to protect the drivers while the flange is being painted with the wall Sonance suggests always painting the grilles separate from the speaker The grilles may be lightly sprayed with thin paint 5 parts thinning agent to 1 part paint but be careful not to plug the holes Too much paint will adversely affect the sound of the speaker Once the grilles and flange are painted and dry remove the paint plug from the flange and install the grilles SPECIFICATIONS Cinema Ultra II LCR Tweeter 1 0 25mm Silk dome shielded magnet Midrange Two 3 0 76mm One piece black Aluminum cones with rubber surrounds shielded magnet2. event your unit should need repair or service you may return the unit to your authorized dealer or use the following guidelines 1 Be prepared to state the model number and or serial number date of purchase and dealer s name and address when calling 2 Contact Sonance directly at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 or at www sonance com 3 If you are returning the product directly to Sonance call us to obtain a return authorization number before shipping YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR UNIT 4 The original packaging must be used If the original packaging is unavailable replacements can be obtained from Sonance for a small fee 5 Ship the product via United Parcel Service Federal Express or RPS Please do not use the U S Mail service 6 Write the return authorization number on the outside of the box 7 Ship to Attn Quality Assurance Department Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 8 FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE REFUSED Limited Lifetime Warranty Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free rom defects in materials and workmanship provided the speaker was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer after September 1 2003 Purchases made before that date carry a imited 5 year warranty Defective products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Sonance Authorized Dealer from whom they were
3. from Speaker Minimum Height Maximum Height 6 feet 27 53 8 feet 23 57 10 feet 19 61 12 feet 15 65 14 feet 11 69 Height measured to center of speaker from floor 6 to 10 fee O The Leader in Architectural Audio SURROUND SPEAKER PLACEMENT The ideal mounting height for the Cinema Ultra II SUR speakers is 24 to 36 inches above the height of your ear when you are seated This would place the speaker from 60 80 from the floor to the center of the speaker baffle The Cinema Ultra II SUR speakers should be placed directly to the left and right of the listening area as shown below Another option is to mount the surround speakers in the ceiling When the speakers are installed in the ceiling the speakers should be placed to the left and right sides of the listening position and separated 8 to 10 feet apart Note The Cinema Ultra II SUR can be placed horizontally When placing the speaker horizontal the midrange tweeter plate should be rotated 90 degrees to maintain proper coverage 60 s 80 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER PLACEMENT The back speakers in a 6 1 or 7 1 system should be installed on the rear wall of the listening room at the same height as the left and right surround speaker If your system will pri
4. purchased or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual Freight collect shipments will be refused It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of ransit damage In any case the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examination at the Factory or Sonance Authorized Dealer it is determined hat the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period Sonance or the Sonance Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively Sonance at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases where a new model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting surface modification is required Sonance assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification All replaced parts and product become the property of Sonance Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser within a reasonable time freight prepaid This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rat
5. D RIGHT SPEAKER PLACEMENT The ideal mounting height for the LCR speakers is 38 to 42 inches from the floor to the center of the speaker baffle This height corresponds to the height of your ear when you are sitting on a couch or in a chair Use the chart below to determine the placement height of the speakers As part of the THX Ultra II approval process the LCR speakers have very broad vertical dispersion approximately 10 degrees The left and right speakers should be separated from 6 to 10 feet apart center to center If the speakers are separated too far apart the sound will seem to come from each front speaker If the speakers are placed too close together the sound will seem too congested around the television Note The Ultra II LCR can be placed horizontally When placing the speaker horizontal the midrange tweeter plate should be rotated 90 degrees to maintain proper dispersion CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER PLACEMENT If possible locate the center channel in you home theater system the same height as your left and right speakers 38 to 42 inches from the floor If you must place the speaker above or below a television we recommend placing the speaker no more than 2 feet above or below the center of the left and right speakers Note The Sonance Cinema Ultra II LCR speakers are magnetically shielded to eliminate interference with TV s or other electrical devices OPTIMAL LCR PLACEMENT HEIGHT Distance
6. The Leader in Architectural Audio HX cy as INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Sonance Cinema Ultra II speakers When properly installed this product will provide you with years of entertainment pleasure To obtain the full potential of this product please read all instructions before starting the installation PARTS LIST Ultra II LCR Each Sonance Cinema ULTRA II LCR speaker package includes the following items 1 THX ULTRA IT LCR in wall speaker 1 Paintable grille 1 Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging 6 Rotolock towers 4 corner and 2 side PARTS LIST Ultra II SUR Each Sonance Cinema ULTRA II SUR speaker package includes the following items 2 THX ULTRA II SUR in wall speakers 2 Paintable grilles 2 Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging 12 Rotolock towers 8 corner and 4 side OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Cinema FlexBracket part number 92023 Plastic template to reserve hole in new construction Designed to be used with the Rotolock mounting system DIMENSIONS LCR a 11 9 16 _ lt 3 15 16 A oli i v L O li E V E BL o INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THX ULTRA II IN WALL SPEAKERS PN 33 3187 10 03 LEFT AN
7. ed maximum of the unit or service repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above the purchaser s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will Sonance be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product even if Sonance or a Sonance Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state this limitation does not apply www sonanrcee com THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd All rights reserved
8. marily be used for multi channel music we recommend the use of one or two additional LCR speakers for the back surround channel If you will be playing mostly movies the use of one or two additional Cinema Ultra II SUR speakers is recommended Kero Q Q 60 80 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THX ULTRA II IN WALL SPEAKERS DIMENSIONS SUR 11 9 16 gt lt 3 15 16 gt v L 0 I T V E BL SS al MOUNTING OPTIONS New Construction The Cinema Ultra II series speakers feature an integral Rotolock mounting system for quick mounting into walls The Cinema Ultra II series FlexBracket is only necessary in new construction installations when reserving a location for the speaker is desired The FlexBracket will serve as a guide for the dry wall installer when cutting holes for in wall speakers The FlexBracket should be nailed or screwed to the studs so that the hole is in the desired location once the drywall is installed Cinema Ultra II series FlexBracket Retrofit With the Rotolock system the speaker can be installed directly into existing walls Once the hole is cut a
9. nd the cable is run the speakers can be installed in a matter of seconds Once you have determined the area you would like to locate your speakers you will need to do an obstruction survey Before you cut the hole for the speaker be certain no studs conduit pipe heating duct or air return will interfere with the speaker The cutout for the Cinema Ultra II series is 10 1 4 260mm x 18 3 4 476mm There must also be 3 15 16 of depth within the wall for the speaker A cut out template is provided in the packaging of the speaker Position the template where the speaker is to be located and pencil an outline on the wall If you are unsure about obstructions drill a small hole in the center of the cutout and insert a coat hanger into the hole to feel for possible obstructions If no obstructions are found proceed with cutting the hole using a drywall saw and run the speaker wires LCR AND SUR INSTALLATION STEPS BACK BOX REMOVAL In some installations the wall depth may not accommodate the integrated back box The following steps will allow you to install the speaker into a non standard wall Step 1 Remove the paint plug from the speaker Attach the wire from your amplifier to the binding posts terminals on the back of the speaker Double check the polarity of the speaker wires amplifier to speaker and amplifier to speaker Proper polarity is critical in home theater installations The following steps should also be foll
10. owed if you are installing the Cinema Ultra II LCR or SUR speakers into old Cinema 1 or 2 brackets or acoustic enclosures Step 1 Remove the six Rotolock screws from the speaker Keep these screws you will use them for the Rotolock feet Step 2 Remove the six Rotolock clamps Keep the Rotolock clamps you will use these Make sure the Roto Lock clamps are tucked within after the towers are installed the recessed area of the back box and within the cutout border Insert the speaker into the hole in the wall z Note The maximum clamp thickness is 1 1 4 32mm The minimum clamping thickness is 1 8 3 2mm Step 3 Remove the twelve screws that hold the back box to the frame Keep the twelve screws you will use them to attach the towers Step 4 Remove the back box The wires that connect the crossover to the binding posts will need to be Tighten the six screws on the front of the baffle removed at this point The Roto Lock clamps will rotate into position automatically and begin clamping When you Note If you are installing the notice resistance on the six screws the speaker speaker into an old Cinema series has been clamped successfully Do not over acoustic enclosure or fixed depth tighten the screws bracket the speaker is ready to in
11. s Woofer 8 203mm One piece black Aluminum cone with a rubber surround shielded magnet Frequency Response 70Hz 20kHz 3dB Impedance 6 ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 200 Watts SPL 90 dB Grille Aluminum Adjustments Rotating Midrange tweeter arra y Dimensions HxWxD 20 1 4 514mm x 11 9 16 294mm x 3 15 16 100mm Cutout Dim H x W 18 3 4 476mm x 10 1 4 260mm Shipping Weight 18 Ibs 8 2 KG each Cinema Ultra II SUR Tweeter Two 1 0 25mm Silk domes Midrange Two 3 0 76mm One piece black Aluminum cones with a rubber surround Woofer 8 203mm One piece black Aluminum cone with a rubber surround Frequency Response 40Hz 20kHz 3dB Impedance 6 ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 200 Watts SPL 90 dB Grille Aluminum Adjustments Rotating Midrange tweeter array Dimensions HxWxD 20 1 4 614mm x 11 9 16 294mm x 3 15 16 100mm Cutout Dim H x W 18 3 4 476mm x 10 1 4 260mm Shipping Weight 29 Ibs 13 2 KG per pair 2003 Sonance 33 3187 Rotolock is a trademark of Sonance 10 03 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THX ULTRA II IN WALL SPEAKERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE The Technical Assistance Department at Sonance is available at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 to answer any questions concerning the operation and installation of your speakers between the hours of 7 00 AM and 5 00 PM Pacific time Monday through Friday except holidays In the
12. stall at this point Use the six Note The flange is designed to flex and conform Rotolock screws to attach the to any small imperfections in the wall surface The speaker to the acoustic enclosure or screws should not be tightened so far that the fixed depth bracket flange bows out Step 5 Step 4 Using eee TAR removed from the back box you can After the speaker is mounted the grille AD now attache lt i Saray aie can be installed Insert about half of Use t ht the grille into the groove at the edge of SE AWO SETEWS IN ACY LOWET the speaker Gently fit the remaining i half of the grill into the speaker Note Included with each speaker e Ea are 4 corner towers and 2 side Note The torque applied to the towels mounting screws can be adjusted for proper grille fit Step 5 The final and most important step in the installation is to calibrate your system Step 6 Follow your surround processor Install the six Rotolock screws into the toggle instructions for proper calibration clamps The speaker is now ready to install procedures WIRE GAUGE AND QUALITY The total wire resistance should be less than 10 of the speaker impedance If using an 4 ohm speaker your total wire resistance should be no more than 0 4 ohms In simple terms the extra resistance from the wire will have a very negative effect on the sound quality of the speaker The sound can be less dynamic definition of bass frequencies can be reduced
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