Sonance VP85S instruction manual Before Installation, Stereo Placement 2-Channel

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.

•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

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.Visual Performance Series 8” in-ceiling speakers have the following mounting space requirements:

•VP89R/VP87R/VP85R: 101/8” (257mm) diameter mount- ing hole with at least 5 7/8” (149mm) depth within the mounting cavity.

•VP85S: 101/8” x 101/8” (257mm x 257mm) mounting hole with at least 6” (152mm) depth within the mounting cavity.

4.Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to be located and pencil an outline on the ceiling.

•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.

•Consult local building codes before running speaker wires through ceilings.

The RotoLock system can accom- modate a maximum

ceiling material thickness of 1¼”.

•The FastMount tabs will prevent the

speaker from falling out of the

mounting hole, allowing you 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 SPEAKER IS REMOVED FROM THE

MOUNTING HOLE THE FASTMOUNT TABS WILL DISCON- NECT AND REMAIN INSIDE THE CEILING.

5. 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).

RotoLock Clamps

(retracted)

FIGURE 4: INSERTING THE SPEAKER

INTO THE MOUNTING HOLE

FastMount Tabs

FIGURE 5:

FASTMOUNT TABS

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.Remove the paint plug from the speaker.

2.Strip ¼” – ½” 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.)

3.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 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 “–”.

4.Make 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).

• When		you		notice
resistance			on	the
screws		the	speaker
has	been		clamped
successfully.
I M P O R T A N T :
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 PROPER 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.

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