Sonance HOME THEATER SPEAKERS Speaker System User Manual
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1. FasTMOUNT TABS WILL DISCONNECT AND FastMount REMAIN INSIDE THE WALL Tabs continued on page 6 Figure 9 Inserting the Speaker Figure 10 Into the Mounting Hole FastMount Tabs SONANCE 5 E 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 11 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 IMPERFEC TIONS 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 of the grille by working around the speak er fitting the grille into the groove as you go NoTE YOU CAN ADJUST THE TORQUE APPLIED TO THE ROTOLOCK SCREWS TO ACHIEVE A PROP ER 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 speakers after installation but before the grilles are attached All Sonance Symphony speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic2. paint plug that protects the speaker drivers while the mounting flange is being painted SONANCE CINEMA SELECT Figure 11 Tightening the Rotolock Clamps 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 grille with thinned paint 5 parts thinner to 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 grille and flange are painted and dry replace the under grille cloth remove the paint plug from the mounting flange and install the grille SPECIFICATIONS Cinema Select LCR Cinema Select SUR Tweeter I 25mm Silk dome Ferrofluid cooled Tweeter shielded magnet Woofer Woofer 6 165mm Carbon fiber cone rubber surround shielded magnet 80Hz 20kHz 3dB Frequency Response Frequency Response Impedance Impedance 8 Ohms nominal 5 Ohms minimum Power Handling Power Handling 5 watts minimum 135 Watts maximum Sensitivity Sensitivity 90dB SPL 2 83V meter Grille Material Grille Material Perforated aluminum Adjustments Adjustments None Dimensions W x H x D Dimensions W x H x D BY x 12 x 3 210mm x 310mm x 98mm 6 x 101 5 172mm x 270mm 5 Ibs 2 3kg Each Cutout Dim W x H Cutout Dim
3. W x H Shipping Weight Shipping Weight 6 SONANCE Two 1 25mm silk domes Ferrofluid cooled 6 165mm Carbon fiber cone rubber surround 55Hz 20kHz 3dB 8 Ohms nominal 5 Ohms minimum 5 watts minimum 135 Watts maximum 90dB SPL 2 83V meter Perforated aluminum None BY x 12 x 314 210mm x 310mm x 98mm 6 x 10 172mm x 270mm 10 Ibs 4 5kg Pair SONANCE CINEMA SELECT 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 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 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 additi
4. WARNING THE EDGES OF FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER Remove the paint plug from the speaker 2 Run speaker wire from each speaker to the amplifier location 3 Strip 4 A 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 Push the top of each spring loaded connector post down to open the connector and insert the exposed wires into the holes in the posts e The speakers 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 on 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 9 The RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum wall material thickness of 1 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 10 Note THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE DESIGNED FOR ONE TIME USE ONLY IF THE SPEAKER IS REMOVED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE THE FastMount Tabs
5. 3 E 18 gauge 65 1 30 1 96 2 61 3 26 3 91 For the best sound you should never use thin gauge speaker wire it will constrict the sound and diminish bass response Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make 16 gauge 41 82 1 22 1 63 2 04 2 45 a speaker sound less dynamic and reduce definition of the bass frequencies In 14 gauge 26 52 77 1 03 1 29 1 55 extreme cases it can even attenuate high frequencies Also amplifier power is 12 gauge 16 32 49 65 81 97 wasted in thin wire with extra resistance reducing your system s maximum output level To prevent degrading sound quality the total wire resistance should be less than 10 of the speakers impedance This means that for an 8 ohm speaker the Figure 6 Speaker Wire Resistance Table total resistance of the wire should be less than 0 8 ohms Refer to Figure 6 when selecting the proper wire gauge for your system PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION Building a Backbox into the Wall Stud Bay Sonance Cinema Select speakers are designed to provide exceptional performance in a wide variety of enclosure volumes You can get the very best performance from your speakers by partitioning a section of the stud bay to form a sealed backbox with a specific internal volume Building such an enclo sure will create a dramatic improvement in your speakers bass performance and power handling 10 gauge Ideal back box volume requirement
6. SONANCE CINEMA SELECT HOME THEATER SPEAKERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL TAX SONANCE CINEMA SELECT A INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Sonance Cinema Select THX in wall speakers When properly installed these THX certified speakers will bring out the best in all your entertainment delivering film soundtracks as their creators intended them to sound and reproducing music with outstanding clarity and realism 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 thor oughly This manual covers both the Sonance Cinema Select LCR and Cinema Select SUR models SAFETY WARNING These speakers have FastMount tabs that prevent the speaker from falling out of the Figure 1 mounting hole during the installation process Sonance Cinema Select ICR left The edges of the FastMount tabs are very sharp Sonance Cinema Select SUR right Use caution when handling the speaker See Installation page 6 for complete information about the FastMount tabs DESIGN AND FEATURES e Ideal for use in home theater systems and multi channel music systems e THX Select certification guarantees cinema quality performance in rooms up to 2 000 ft Carbon fiber woofer cone creates robust low distortion bass e Neodymium woofer magnet increases output and power handling A unique tweeter acoustic back chamber widens and
7. Side Wall Wall Place the left amp right speakers on either side of the video screen anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart and 38 42 A inches from the floor which corresponds to the height of your ears when you re seated on a couch or chair a e If possible locate the left and right speakers at least 18 inch N es away from the side walls G If possible locate the center speaker at the same height as the left amp right channel speakers 38 42 inches from the floor If you must place the center speaker above or below a video screen we recommend placing it no more than 2 feet above or Figure 2 Left Center amp Right Speaker Placement below the center of the left and right speakers This will help maintain consistent tonality between all 3 front channel speakers e The main listening position should be between 8 and 12 feet away from the speakers Use Figure 2 as a guide i Left amp Right Surround Speakers Place the left amp right surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position between 5 7 5 and 7 feet off the floor Use Figure 3 as a guide i If placing the left and right surround speakers on the walls directly to the sides o
8. and are installed on the back of the drywall on either side of the speaker between the wall studs the pillows are then stuffed in place behind the tiles The system dramatically improves midbass sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS Before Installation New Construction For installations in new construction Sonance recommends using a SymphonyT FlexBracket part 92336 to reserve a location for Cinema Select speakers The FlexBracket has perforated wings that can be positioned at anywhere around the bracket and is nailed or screwed to the studs 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 Determine the location for the speaker see Speaker Placement on page 3 2 Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no studs conduit pipes heating ducts pocket doors or air returns in the wall cavity that will interfere with the speaker 4 SONANCE SONANCE CINEMA SELECT TAX 3 The cutout for all Cinema Select speakers is 10 270mm x 6 172mm There also must be at least 37 98mm depth within the wall cavity for the speaker 4 Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to be located and pencil an outline on the wall e If you are unsure about obstructions drill a small hole in the center of the outline and insert a coa
9. during 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 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 re
10. f the listen i ing position isn t possible you can mount them on the ceiling Locate the surround speakers i directly to the left and right sides of the listening position between 6 and 10 feet apart Mount l i the speakers so the tweeters face the video screen and rear wall with the woofers towards each i other Use Figure 4 as a guide i Surround Back Channel Speakers i The surround back speakers in a 6 1 or 7 l channel system should be placed in the rear wall Figure 3 Surround Speaker Placement between 4 feet and 8 feet apart at least 5 feet from the floor Use Figure 5 as a guide on Side Walls 4 8 gt Siy O ie oei 6 10 22 ori apart i Figure 4 Figure 5 Surround Speaker Placement on Ceiling Surround Back Speaker Placement SONANCE 3 TAX SONANCE CINEMA SELECT A 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 Wire resistance in Ohms vs length of cable run Distance in Feet 20 gauge
11. for Cinema Select LCR and SUR speakers is 1 5 ft Optional Speaker Enclosures For installations where it isn t possible to partition the stud bay into a back box installing optional SymphonyT Acoustic Enclosures part 91687 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 4 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 SymphonyT Acoustic Enclosure such as when you re retrofitting the speakers into an existing wall you can fit the speakers with optional SymphonyT Retrofit Enclosures part 92342 This enclosure will noticeably reduce sound spillover from the rears of the speakers into adjacent rooms and spaces Insulating the Wall Cavity You can also reduce sound transmission to adjacent rooms and improve speaker performance by inserting a sheet of unfaced fiberglass insulation over the back of the speaker To reduce mechanical noise produced by unsupported drywall install fiberglass insulation in the stud bays adjacent to the speaker location Sonafill Sonafill part 91698 is a retrofittable acoustical treatment system consisting of two pillows and four tiles that virtually eliminates noises produced by resonat ing drywall The tiles have pressure sensitive adhesive
12. gistered trademarks of Dana Innovations THX and THX Select are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX LTD Due to continuous product improvement all features and specifications are subject to change without notice For the latest Sonance product specification information visit www sonance com 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 4340 02 07
13. medy 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 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 7 2007 Sonance All rights reserved Sonance Sonance Cinema Select RotoLock and FastMount are re
14. onal outer overcarton before shipment to minimize the 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 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 examination at the factory or Authorized Sonance THX Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time
15. smooths high frequency performance for crystal clear natural sound e Thick MDF baffle reduces resonances improving clarity and detail e The RotoLock mounting system makes installation quick and easy BOX CONTENTS Your Sonance Cinema Select speaker box should contain the following items Cinema Select LCR Cinema Select SUR 1 Cinema Select LCR speaker 2 Cinema Select SUR speakers 1 Paintable grille 2 Paintable grilles 1 Plastic paint plug installed on fronts of speakers 2 Plastic paint plugs installed on fronts of speakers 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Symphony FlexBracket part 92336 Plastic template to reserve a mounting hole for Cinema Select speakers in new construction Designed to be used with the RotoLock mounting system Symphony T Coverplate part 92334 Reusable cover protects the hole made by the FlexBracket during construction until the speaker is installed 2 SONANCE SONANCE CINEMA SELECT TAX SPEAKER PLACEMENT 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 Left Center amp Right Speakers Note Cinema SELECT LCR SPEAKERS MUST BE ORIENTED VERTICALLY min let O ae e ts dao dd 18 min _ From Side Apart From
16. t 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 IMPORTANT Consult local building codes before running speaker wires through walls Before Installation IR Plug Sonance Cinema Select speakers have a plug for installing an IR receiver into the speakers front baffle See Figure 7 In systems where the electronics may be placed in an inconvenient location this allows remote controls to be aimed at the front of the room instead of at the electronics Retaining Nut The knockout is in the form of a bolt and retaining nut To remove the knock out unscrew the nut located behind the baffle see Figure 8 and remove the bolt The hole is designed to receive a Sonance SMRI or SMRIP Surface Mount IR receiver Insert the IR receiver through the front of the speaker baffle and use the nut included with the receiver to secure it to the baffle NoTE THE SPEAKER S GRILLE MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF Figure 1 Figure 8 THE IR RECEIVER IF THIS OCCURS SLIGHTLY ENLARGE THE HOLES IN IR Plug IR Plug Retaining Nut THE GRILLE THAT ARE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE IR RECEIVER Installation Sonance Cinema Select speakers feature exclusive FastMount tabs and an integral RotoLock mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing walls
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