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1. a SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR SERIES IN CEILING SPEAKERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Introduction Thank you for purchasing Sonance Merlot MR and SSMR series in ceiling speakers When properly installed your new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure This manual will teach you all about your new speakers many innovative features and will show you how to get the very best performance from them Please read it thoroughly Since all of the Merlot MR SSMR series speakers have identical installation require ments the directions in this manual apply to each model in the series This manual covers the Merlot 422MR Merlot 421MR and 4215SSMR 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 See Installation page 9 for complete information about the FastMount tabs Design and Features Figure 1 Sonance Merlot 422MR Speaker e Small footprint lets you install Merlot speakers in places that present installation challenges while delivering sonic performance that will satisfy demanding listeners e Ideal for use in multi channel home theater systems and stereo music systems e 421ssMR features Single Stereo Technology reproducing left amp right stereo channels from a single speaker ideal for use in area
2. 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 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 product 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 in 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 examination at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period Sonance or the Authorized Sonance Dealer will at its option
3. 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 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 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
4. speakers after installation but before the grilles are attached All Sonance Merlot speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic paint plug that protects the speaker drivers while the mounting flange is being painted Sonance always suggests painting 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 careful 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 direct sound towards or away from the listening area depending on how the speakers are being used e If you re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left center 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 sound stage 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 surround effect by pivoting the tweeters towards a wall or window away
5. time use only If the speaker is removed from the mounting hole the FastMount tabs will disconnect RotoLock Clamps retracted and remain inside th id Figure 6 Inserting the Speaker Figure 7 FastMount Tabs Into the Mounting Hole ceiling 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 oe abs see Figure 8 e When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker has been clamped successfully Important Always use low torque settings NEVER over tighten Note The speaker flange is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the wall 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 speaker Gently fit the remaining half Rotolock of the grille by working around the speaker fitting the grille into the groove Gani as you go Figure 8 Note You can adjust the torque applied to the RotoLock screws E f Tightening the RotoLock Clamps to achieve a proper grille fit Painting The Speakers and Grilles You can paint the speakers and grilles before installing them which will eliminate the paint scar that can be left on the wall if the speaker ever needs to be removed for service You can also paint the
6. ARP 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 Ya Va 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 your 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 The 421ssmr has two sets of connectors one for the left amplifier channel and one for the right 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 amplifier to speaker 5 Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise position so that they are tucked within the mounting hole s border Insert the speaker into the hole in the wall Figure 6 The RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum wall material thickness of 114 e The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from _ falling out of the mount A FastMount ing hole allowing the Tabs installer to let go of the 5 B ee J N speaker to pick up tools or eee other items see Figure 7 Note The FastMount tabs are designed for one
7. Surround Back Channels 7 1 Channel System Left amp Right Surround Speakers Place the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position between 6 and 10 feet apart The speakers can be placed close to the side walls Surround Back Speakers Place the surround back speakers between 2 and 6 feet behind the listening position The surround back speakers should be closer together than the left and right surround speakers between 3 and 6 feet apart e Like the left and right surround speakers the surround back speakers can be located close to walls without adversely affecting sound quality Use Figure 4 as a guide Left Center Left amp Right m e Right Surround Speakers Speakers 6 10 Tv Apart Less than 2 Figure 4 7 1 Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement Selecting the Proper Speaker Wire For the best sound we recommend that you use premium Sonance MediaLinQ speaker cable which also complies with UL fire rating codes You may also experiment with audiophile brands of speaker cable and interconnects but be sure to check local codes governing wire that may be installed within walls or ceilings Different brands of wire can have different sonic characteristics and some may be more compatible with the sonic signature of your various audio system components For the best sound you should ne
8. a 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 e San Clemente CA 92672 7531 USA 800 582 7777 or 949 492 7777 e FAX 949 361 5151 Technical Support 800 582 0772 www sonance com 33 4476 12 06
9. erformance and power handling The ideal back box volume for the Merlot 422m 421M and 421ssmp is 0 25 IF For installations where it isn t possible to partition the stud bay into a back box installing optional Merlot MR Acoustic Enclosures part 92445 will noticeably improve your speakers bass performance and power handling and will significantly reduce sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces These enclosures are made from Y thick MDF and are designed to be installed in new construction only To reduce sound transmission into adjacent rooms in installations where it isn t possible to install a Merlot M Acoustic Enclosure such as when you re retrofitting the speakers into an existing wall you can fit the speakers with optional Merlot MR Series Retrofit Enclosures part 92443 This enclosure is designed specifically to be used with Merlot MR and SSMR series speakers and will noticeably reduce sound spillover from the rears of the speakers into adjacent rooms and spaces SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR Insulating the Ceiling Cavity J Optional Accessories You can also reduce sound transmission to adjacent Merlot MR FlexBracket part 91973 Plastic template to reserve a rooms and improve speaker performance by mounting hole for Merlot MR series speakers in new construction inserting a sheet of unfaced fiberglass insulation Designed for use with the RotoLock mounting system over the back of the speaker To
10. from the listeners To Pivot the Tweeter Apply light pressure to the plastic ring around the outside edge of the tweeter dome as shown in Figure 9 Take care not to touch or apply pressure to the tweeter dome itself 10 SONANCE SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR Figure 9 Pivoting the Tweeter SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR Specifications 422MR Tweeter Woofer Frequency Response Impedance 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 Diameter Shipping Weight 19mm silk dome pivoting 4V2 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 67 3 x 3 2 175mm x 89mm 57 a 149mm 6 lbs 2 8kg per pair 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 3V2 175mm x 89mm 57 149mm 6 lbs 2 8kg per pair 421SSMR Tweeter Woofer Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Grille Material Dimensions Dia x D Cutout Diameter Shipping Wei
11. ght SONANCE 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 8 x 3V2 175mm x 89mm 574 149mm 6 lbs 2 8kg per pair 11 CONIANICE MERIMT MP S SONANCE MERLOT MR S Technical Assistance and Service If you have any questions about the operation or installation of this product please call our Technical lau Deparimeai on any business day at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 from 7 a m to p m 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 number s and describe the problem the unit is experiencing If applicable they will issue a Return Authorization Number ene YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO El 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
12. 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 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 MERLOT MR SSMR System Notes 14 SONANCE SONANCE 2006 Sonance All rights reserved Sonance Sonance Merlot RotoLock Sonafill MedialinQ and FastMount are registered trademarks of Dan
13. m an extremely wide variety of mounting locations All Sonance Merlot MR and SSMR series speaker models have very smooth and predictable off axis response so they provide excellent coverage in distributed audio systems from a wide variety of installation locations The chart in Figure 1 shows how far apart the speakers can be placed at different ceiling heights while still providing good coverage as shown in Figure 2 The distances are based on ear heights of 62 for standing listeners and 40 for seated listeners Speaker Spacing SPEAKER SPACING IN FEET FOR A DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM STANDING LISTENER SEATED LISTENER 8 Foor Cenc 5 7 Feet Apart 9 5 Feet Apart Coverage Area Coverage Area 10 Foor Cene 9 7 Feet Apart 13 5 Feet Apart 12 Foor Cenc 13 7 Feet Apart 17 5 Feet Apart 14 Foor Cenc 17 7 Feet Apart 21 5 Feet Apart Figure 1 Distributed Audio Speaker Spacing Figure 2 Distributed Audio Coverage Area e 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 The speakers should be 38 42 inches from the floor and at least 18 inches away from the side walls e The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the speakers e For the 422mr pivoting the tweeter of each speaker directly towards the main liste
14. n for the speaker The FlexBracket has perforated wings that can be positioned anywhere around the bracket and is nailed or screwed to the ceiling joists This serves as a guide for the drywaller so that the speaker hole will be in the desired location once the drywall is installed Before Installation Retrofit 1 Determine the location for the speaker see Speaker Placement on page 4 2 Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no joists conduit pipes heating ducts or air returns in the ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker 3 The cutout for all Merlot MR and SSMR speakers is 57 149mm in diameter There also must be at least 3 2 89mm depth within the ceiling cavity for the speaker A 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 SONANCE 7 Sonance Merlot MR and SSMR speakers feature exclusive FastMount tabs and an integral RotoLock mounting system for quick mounting directly into walls CAUTION THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SH
15. ning position will help maximize the stereo soundstage Use the left and right speaker placement in Figure 3 on page 5 as a guide ra r D acem er 3 Ki ight Channels Place the left amp right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in front of the video screen anywhere 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 left and right speakers should be at least 2 feet away from the side walls e The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the speakers e For the 422mr pivoting the tweeters towards the listening position will help maximize clarity Use Figure 3 as a guide Left amp Right Surround Channels 5 1 Channel System Left Center amp Righ Left amp Right ight Speakers 6 10 TV Apart a Less than 2 Surround 7 Speakers A 6 10 Apart Figure 3 5 1 Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement Locate the left and right surround channel speakers on the ceiling between 2 and 6 feet behind the listening position The speakers should be between 6 and 10 feet apart Since the surround speakers are usually called upon to reproduce diffuse effects like the sound of wind or rain you can mount them close to walls without adversely affecting sound quality Use Figure 3 as a guide Lett amp Right Surround and
16. reduce mechanical Merlot MR Acoustic Enclosure part 92445 Y2 MDF enclosure that noise produced by unsupported drywall install provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of sound fiberglass insulation in the ceiling bays adjacent transmission into adjacent spaces Designed for use only in new construction Merlot MR Retrofit Enclosure part 92443 Molded enclosure that Sonafill reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces Can be used in both new construction and retrofit installations a a Yi a an Sonafill In Ceiling System part 91928 Retrofittable acoustical reg ee y gt on nd 9 We Pewee eee treatment consisting of two pillows and four tiles that virtually eliminates tiles that virtually eliminates noises produced by noises produced by resonating drywall Dramatically improves midbass resonating drywall The tiles have pressure sensi sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms tive adhesive and are installed on the back of the drywall on either side of the speaker between the ceiling joists the pillows are then stuffed in place behind the tiles The system dramatically improves midbass sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms to the speaker location Installing the Speakers Before Installation New Construction For installations in new construction Sonance recommends using a Merlot MR FlexBracket part 91973 to reserve a locatio
17. s where space is limited e Advanced woofer cone materials create strong low distortion bass e The FastMount tabs and RotoLock mounting system make installation quick and easy Box Contents Your Sonance MR Merlot speaker box should contain Your Sonance MR Merlot speaker box should contain the following items the following items 2 Merlot MR speakers 2 Plastic paint plugs installed 1 Merlot SSMR speaker 1 Plastic paint plug installed on fronts of speakers 2 Paintable grilles 1 Mounting cutout template 1 Paintable grille in packaging on front of speaker 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging Speaker Placement When selecting mounting locations for your speakers you should consider such things as your primary listening location the primary use for the speakers distributed audio 2 channel stereo or home theater and aesthetic values Your local authorized Sonance dealer is an expert in audio video system planning and installation We strongly recommend that you work with your dealer to ensure that your system is properly planned assembled and installed Sonance Merlot 421ssmr Single Stereo Technology speakers are ideal for use in hallways bathrooms closets or in any location where listeners will be moving around and a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical Because a single SSMR speaker reproduces both stereo channels from a single location it will deliver outstanding performance fro
18. ver use thin gauge speaker wire it will constrict the sound and diminish bass response Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make a speaker sound less dynamic and reduce definition of the bass frequencies In extreme cases it can even attenuate high frequencies Also amplifier power is wasted in thin 18 gauge 65 1 30 1 96 2 61 3 26 3 91 wire with extra resistance reducing your system s 16 auge maximum output level To prevent degrading sound gt EB 1 22 1 63 2 04 2 45 quality the total wire resistance should be less than 10 14 gauge 26 52 77 1 03 1 29 1 55 of the speaker s impedance This means that for an 8 ohm 12 gauge 16 32 49 65 81 97 speaker the total resistance of the wire should be less than 0 8 ohms Refer to Figure 5 when selecting the proper wire gauge for your system Wire RESISTANCE IN OHMS VS LENGTH OF CABLE RUN 100 150 200 250 300 Distance in Feet 20 gauge 10 gauge Figure 5 Speaker Wire Resistance Table Preparing the Installation Location Sonance Merlot MR series speakers are designed to provide exceptionally musical performance in a wide variety of enclo sure volumes You can get the very best performance from your speakers by partitioning a section of the stud bay to form a sealed back box with a specific internal volume Building such an enclosure will create a dramatic improvement in your speakers bass p

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