VP 8-in In-Ceiling Instruction Manual_Final4.qxp
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1. 101 8 257mm 101 8 x 101 8 257mm x 257mm 20 Ibs 9 0kg pair Technical Assistance and Service If you any have questions about the operation or installa tion of this product please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business day at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 from 7 a m to 5 p m PST If your speakers should need repair or service contact your Sonance Authorized Dealer for help or use the following procedure 1 Prior to calling note the products model number serial number purchase date and the name and address of the dealer where you purchased the product 2 Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above num ber s and describe the problem the unit is experiencing If appli cable they will issue a Return Authorization Number IMPORTANT YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO SONANCE 3 If you re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair pack the unit in its original shipping carton If needed you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge Note it is best if you place the box into an additional outer overcarton before shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment Please include a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package 4 Contact a package delivery company such as United Parcel Service or Federal Express to arrange prepaid not collect shipping Do not use the U S Postal Service IMPORTANT Freight col2. 9 7 Apart 13 5 Apart 12 Foot CEILING 13 7 Apart 17 5 Apart 14 Foot CEILING 21 5 Apart 17 7 Apart FIGURE 1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SPEAKER SPACING SONANCE Home Theater Speaker Placement Left Center amp Right Speakers see Figure 2 e Place the left center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in front of the video screen from 6 feet to 10 feet apart with the center channel speaker as close to midway between the left and right speakers as possible e The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the speakers Left Center Left amp Right m amp Right Surround Speakers Speakers u y i Less than 2 FIGURE 2 5 1 CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT Surround Speakers 5 1 Channel System see Figure 2 Locate the left and right surround speakers between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position The speakers should be between 6 feet and 10 feet apart Surround Speakers 7 1 Channel System see Figure 3 e Left amp Right Surround Speakers Place the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position between 6 feet and 10 feet apart e Surround Back Speakers Place the surround back speakers between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position The surround back speakers should be closer together than the left and right surround spe
3. Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Dimensions VP85R Dia x D VP85S H x W x D Cutout Dimensions VP85R Dia VP85S W x H Shipping Weight SONANCE 1 25mm Beryllium dome Ferrofluid cooled pivoting 4 102mm Beryllium cone with a rubber surround pivoting 8 203mm Beryllium cone with a rubber surround pivoting 30Hz 20kHz 3dB 6 ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum 5 watts minimum 175 watts maximum 91dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Perforated steel Tweeter and midrange level 3dB 115 s x 57 e 295mm x 149mm 101 8 257mm 22 Ibs 10 0kg pair 1 25mm Aluminum dome Ferrofluid cooled pivoting 4 102mm Coated carbon giber cone with a rubber surround pivoting 8 203mm Coated carbon fiber cone with a rubber surround pivoting 31Hz 20kHz 3dB 6 ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum 5 watts minimum 165 watts maximum 91dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Perforated steel Tweeter and midrange level 3dB 115 8 x 57 3 295mm x 149mm 101 8 257mm 22 Ibs 10 0kg pair 1 25mm Silk dome Ferrofluid cooled pivoting 4 102mm Carbon fiber cone with a rubber surround pivoting 8 203mm Carbon fiber cone with a rubber surround pivoting 36Hz 20kHz 3dB 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum 5 watts minimum 140 watts maximum 91dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Perforated Steel 115 e x 57 8 295mm x 149mm 11 4 x 11 x 6 286mm x 186mm x 152mm
4. 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 Exclusions And Limitations The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this product Sonance shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state SONANCE 2008 Sonance All rights reserved Sonance Sonance Visual Performance RotoLock and FastMount are registered trademarks of Dana Innovations Due to continuous product improvement all features and specifications are subject to change without notice For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website www sonance com SONANCE e 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 USA 800 582 7777 or 94
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6. ER FIT 6 The new micro flange grille is held in place by several small powerful magnets on the speaker frame Place the grille against the speaker and the magnets will hold it firmly in place When properly installed the grille flange should make contact with the wall all the way around the speaker SONANCE SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE 8 IN CEILING Painting The Grilles Visual Performance speaker grilles completely cover the speaker frame so only the grilles not the speakers themselves require painting The speakers are fitted with paint plugs to protect them if the ceiling is painted after the speakers are installed To paint the grilles first remove the scrim cloth that is attached to the backs of the grilles The adhesive that holds the cloth in place is reusable Paint the grilles with very thin paint 5 parts thinner to 1 part paint being careful not to plug the holes When the paint has fully dried re attach the scrim cloths to the backs of the grilles and re install the grilles on the speakers Speaker Adjustments Pivoting Woofer and Midrange Tweeter All Visual Performance Series 8 in ceiling speakers have a pivoting woofer and a pivoting midrange tweeter assembly If you re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left center right speakers in a home theater pivot the drivers directly towards the listening area If you re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a home theater pivot
7. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VISUAL PERFORMANCE SERIES 8 IN CEILING SPEAKERS Introduction Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance Series 8 in ceiling speakers When properly installed your new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure This manual covers these Visual Performance series speaker models VP89R VP87R VP85R VP85S SAFETY WARNING THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT TABS THAT PREVENT THE SPEAKER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER Box Contents Sonance Visual Performance Series in ceiling speaker boxes contain 2 Visual Performance speakers 2 paint plugs installed on the fronts of the speakers 2 paintable grilles and 1 mounting cutout template Speaker Placement Distributed Audio Placement Mono signal All Sonance Visual Performance Series in ceiling speaker models provide excellent coverage in distributed audio systems from a wide variety of installation locations The table and illustration in Figure 1 show how far apart the speakers can be placed at various ceiling heights while still providing good coverage for all listeners SPEAKER SPACING COVERAGE COVERAGE SPEAKER SPACING IN FEET FOR A DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM STANDING LISTENER SEATED LISTENER 8 Foot CEILING 5 7 Apart 9 5 Apart 10 Foort CEILING
8. akers between 3 feet and 6 feet apart Left Center Left amp Right amp Right Surround Speakers Speakers Ves 4 JIEN Surroun a JY Bac SZ Speakers JES t FIGURE 3 7 1 CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE 8 IN CEILING Stereo Placement 2 Channel Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart with the main listening position as close to midway between the speakers as possible e In most cases pivoting the woofer and or midrange tweeter assembly of each speaker directly towards the main listening position will help maximize the stereo soundstage Use the Left and Right speaker placement in Figures 2 and 3 on page 1 as a guide Before Installation l Determine the location for the speaker see Speaker Placement on page 1 Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no studs conduit pipes heating ducts pocket doors or air returns in the ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker Visual Performance Series 8 in ceiling speakers have the following mounting space requirements e VP89R VP87R VP85R 108 257mm diameter mount ing hole with at least 57 s 149mm depth within the mounting cavity e VP85S 10 8 x 101 257mm x 257mm mounting hole with at least 6 152mm depth within the mounting cavity Position the includ
9. e 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 rated maximum of the unit or service repair or modi fication of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deteriora tion 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 war ranties 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 an Authorized Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states
10. ed cutout template where the speaker is to be located and pencil an outline on the ceiling e If you are unsure about obstructions drill a small hole in the center of the outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole to feel around for possible obstructions Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw and run the speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier location e Consult local building codes before running speaker wires through ceilings Installation Sonance Visual Performance Series speakers feature exclusive FastMount tabs and an integral RotoLock mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing ceilings WARNING THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER 1 2 Remove the paint plug from the speaker Strip Vs Y2 of insulation from each speaker lead Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to ensure that there are no stray strands Stray strands that touch each other can cause a short circuit that can damage the amplifier The speaker s connector posts are spring loaded Push the top of each connector post down to open the connector and insert the exposed wires into the holes in the posts e The speaker s positive post is labeled with a red dot the negative post is labeled with a black dot Double check that you connected amplifier to speaker and ampli fier to speaker uu Make
11. lect shipments will be refused 5 Write the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the shipping carton 6 Ship the packaged unit to Quality Assurance Department Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 Limited Lifetime Warranty Coverage U S Only Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship provided the speaker was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer Defective products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer from whom they were purchased or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on this 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 transit damage In any case the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examina tion at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time dur ing this warranty period Sonance or the Authorized Sonance 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 is sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value In som
12. sure all the RotoLock clamps are retracted so that they are tucked within the mounting hole s border Insert the speaker into the hole in the ceiling Figure 4 next column 5 to pick up tools or other items Figure 5 RotoLock Clamps Notes THE retracted FASTMO NT TABS FIGURE 4 INSERTING THE SPEAKER ARE DESIGNED FOR INTO THE MOUNTING HOLE ONE TIME USE ONLY IF THE SPEAKER IS REMOVED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE Pid THE FASTMOUNT i TABS WILL DISCON ole NECT AND REMAIN ZS J INSIDE THE CEILING A YA LK MEEA Tighten the four WS A screws on the front of So the speaker baffle The RotoLock clamps will automatically FastMount Tabs rotate into position FIGURE 5 and begin clamping FASTMOUNT TABS the speaker Figure 6 e When you notice resistance on the The RotoLock system can accom modate a maximum ceiling material thickness of 1 4 e The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from falling out of the mounting hole allowing you to let go of the speaker screws the speaker i has been clamped successfully IMPORTANT Always use low torque settings NEVER over tighten RotoLock Screws Note ADJUST THE TENSION OF THE FIGURE 6 ROTOLOCK CLAMPS TIGHTENING THE ROTOLOCK SCREWS SO THAT THE SPEAKER FRAME IS FLAT THIS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT THE GRILLE CONTACTS THE CEILING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE SPEAKER FOR A PROP
13. the drivers towards a wall or window away from the listeners To pivot the midrange tweeter assembly apply light pressure to the ring around the outside edge of the midrange cone as shown in Figure 7 left Take care not to touch or apply pressure to the midrange cone itself To Pivot the woofer apply pressure on the outer edge of one of the tweeter support brackets as shown in Figure 7 right Do not touch or apply pressure to the woofer cone FIGURE 7 PIVOTING THE MIDRANGE TWEETER ASSEMBLY LEFT AND THE WOOFER RIGHT Tweeter and Midrange Level Switches The VP89R and VP87R have midrange and tweeter level switches see Figure 8 that boost or L N cut those driv f f ers levels by 3dB This lets you tailor the speaker s per formance to better match the room s acoustics or the _ listener s preferences Midrange Level Tweeter Level Switch Switch FIGURE 8 MIDRANGE AND TWEETER LEVEL SWITCHES Specifications VP89R Tweeter Midrange Woofer Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Adjustments Dimensions Dia x D Cutout Dimensions Dia Shipping Weight VP87R Tweeter Midrange Woofer Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Adjustments Dimensions Dia x D Cutout Dimensions Dia Shipping Weight VP85R VP85S Tweeter Midrange Woofer
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