421R Manual
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1. 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 speakers between 3 feet and 6 feet apart Left Center Left amp Right _ Right Surround Speakers peakers Surround i Speakers 6 10 g 3 6 TV Apart Apart aez 4 z Less than x Figure 3 7 1 Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement 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 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 Retrofit 1 Determine the location for the speaker see Speaker Placement on page 1 2 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 3 The cutout for all Merlot MR MSQ and SSMR speaker2. 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 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 par
3. Diameter Shipping Weight 422MSQ Tweeter Woofer Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Dimensions W x H x D Cutout Diameter Shipping Weight 421SSMR Tweeter Woofer Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Dimensions Dia x D Cutout Diameter Shipping Weight SONANCE 34 19mm silk dome 4 2 114mm Black polypropylene cone with a rubber surround 70Hz 20kHz 3dB 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum 5 watts minimum 50 watts maximum 89dB 2 83V 1 meter Perforated aluminum 67 3 x 3 2 175mm x 89mm 57 3 149mm 6 lbs 2 8kg per pair 34 19mm silk dome pivoting 4 2 114mm Black polypropylene cone with a rubber surround 60Hz 20kHz 3dB 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum 5 watts minimum 60 watts maximum 90dB 2 83V 1 meter Perforated aluminum 62 x 62 3V2 165mm x 165mm x 89mm 57 149mm 6 lbs 2 8kg per pair Two 34 19mm silk domes 4 2 114mm Black polypropylene cone with a rubber surround dual voice coil 70Hz 20kHz 3dB 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum 5 watts minimum 50 watts maximum 89dB 2 83V 1 meter Perforated aluminum 67 x 3 2 175mm x 89mm 57 5 149mm 3 Ibs 1 4kg each Technical Assistance and Service If you any have questions about the operation or installation of this product please call our Technical Assistance Depar
4. Always use low torque settings NEVER over tighten Note The speaker flange is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the ceiling surface Do not tighten the screws so much so that the flange bows out 7 Attach the grille after the speaker has been installed Insert about half of the grille into the groove at the edge of the speak er Gently fit the remaining half of the grille by working around the speaker fitting the grille into the groove as you go 2 SONANCE SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR MSQ Note You can adjust the torque applied to the RotoLock screws to achieve a proper grille fit Painting The Speakers All Sonance Symphony speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic paint plug that protects the speaker drivers while the mounting flange is being painted Paint the grille separately from the speaker Before painting carefully remove the under grille cloth It is held in place with a light tacking glue that makes it easy to remove Spray the grilles with thinned paint 5 parts thinner to 1 part paint being care ful not to plug the holes Too heavy a coat of paint on the grille will adversely affect the sound of the speaker Once the grilles and flange are painted and dry replace the under grille cloth remove the paint plug from the mounting flange and install the grille Speaker Adjustments Pivoting Tweeter The Merlot 422mR speaker has a pivoting tweeter that allows you to dire
5. INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR MSQ IN CEILING SPEAKERS Introduction Thank you for purchasing Sonance Merlot in ceiling speakers When properly installed your new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure This manual covers these Merlot speaker models 422mr 421MR 422MSQ and 421ssmr 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 Merlot MR and MSQ speaker boxes contain 2 Merlot speakers 2 paint plugs installed on the fronts of the speakers 2 paintable grilles and 1 mounting cutout template Sonance Merlot SSMR speaker boxes contain 1 Merlot speaker 1 plastic paint plug installed on the front of the speaker 1 paintable grille and 1 mounting cutout template Speaker Placement Distributed Audio Placement Mono signal All Sonance Merlot MR MSQ and SSMR series speaker models provide excellent coverage in distributed audio systems from a wide variety of installation locations Sonance Merlot 421ssmr Single Stereo Technology speakers reproduce both stereo channels from a single location and are ideal for use in hallways bathrooms closets or in any location where a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical The table and illustration in Figure 1 show how f
6. ar apart the speakers can be placed at various ceiling heights while still providing good coverage for all listeners SPEAKER SPACING COVERAGE AREA SPEAKER SPACING FOR A DisTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM CEILING HEIGHT 8 CEILING 10 CEILING 12 CEILING 14 CEILING SEATED LISTENER 9 5 APART 13 5 APART 17 57 APART 21 5 APART STANDING LISTENER 5 7 APART 9 7 APART 13 7 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 6 10 6 10 TV Apart Apart 1 2 4 bo 6 Less than 2 Figure 2 5 1 Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement Surround Speakers 5 1 Channel System see Figure 2 e Locate the left and right surround speakers on the ceiling 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
7. ct sound towards or away from the listening area depend ing on how the speakers are being used e If you re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left cen ter right speakers in a home theater pivot the tweeter directly towards the listening area This will help the sound from the speakers blend into a solid soundstage even if the speakers are widely separated e If you re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a home theater you can create a more diffuse spacious sur round effect by pivoting the tweeters towards a wall or window away from the lis teners To Pivot the Tweeter Apply light pressure to the plastic ring around the outside edge of the tweeter dome as shown in Figure 7 Take care not to touch or apply pressure to the tweeter dome itself Pivoting the Tweeter Specifications 422MR Tweeter 34 19mm silk dome pivoting Woofer 4 2 114mm Black polypropylene cone with a rubber surround 60Hz 20kHz 3dB 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Frequency Response Impedance 5 watts minimum 60 watts maximum 90dB 2 83V 1 meter Perforated aluminum 67 3 x 3 2 175mm x 89mm 57 149mm 6 lbs 2 8kg per pair Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Dimensions Dia x D Cutout Diameter Shipping Weight 421MR Tweeter Woofer Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Dimensions Dia x D Cutout
8. 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 pur pose or otherwise The warranty is limited to Sonance products reg istered 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 specif ic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state SONANCE 2007 Sonance All rights reserved Sonance Sonance Merlot RotoLock FastMount and Single Stereo Technology 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 949 492 7777 FAX 949 361 5151 Technical Support 800 582 0772 www sonance com 33 4476 06 07
9. s is 57 3 149mm in diameter There also must be at least 3 2 89mm depth within the ceiling cavity for the speaker 4 Position the included 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 5 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 Merlot 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 Remove the paint plug from the speaker 2 Run speaker wire from each speaker to the amplifier location 3 Strip V4 2 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 4 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 po
10. st is labeled with a red dot the negative post is labeled with a black dot Double check that you connected amplifier to speaker and amplifier to speaker SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR MSQ 5 Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise posi tion so that they are tucked within the mounting hole s bor der Insert the speaker into the hole in the ceiling Figure 4 The RotoLock system can accommodate a maxi mum ceiling material thickness of 1 4 e The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from falling out of the mounting hole allowing the installer to let go of the speaker to pick up tools or other items Figure 5 Note The FastMount tabs are designed for one time use only If the speak er is removed from the mounting hole the FastMount tabs will discon nect and remain inside the ceiling RotoLock Clamp Retracted FastMount Tab Figure 4 Inserting the Speaker Into the Mounting Hole FastMount Tabs Figure 5 FastMount Tabs 6 Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle The RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the speaker Figure 6 FastMount Tabs e When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker RotoLock Clamps Extended has been clamped successfully Figure 6 IMPORTANT Tightening the RotoLock Clamps
11. tment 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 product s 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 collect 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
12. ts 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 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
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