Sonance VP65 TL instruction manual Before Installation Retrofit, Before Installation IR Plug

SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE® 6” IN-WALL

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 wall cavity that will interfere with the speaker.

3.All Visual Performance 6” in-wall speakers require a mount- ing cutout that is 6 7/8”(175mm) wide x 10¾" (273mm) high. The VP69, VP67 and VP65 require at least 3½” (89mm) of depth within the mounting cavity; the VP65TL requires at least 2½” (65mm) of depth within the mounting cavity.

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

•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 walls.

Before Installation: IR Plug

of each connector post down to open the con- nector 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 connect-
ed	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		wall
(Figure 6). The RotoLock
system		can		accommo-
date	a	maximum					wall
material			thickness				of

RotoLock Clamp

(retracted)

RotoLock Clamp

(retracted)

FIGURE 6: INSERTING THE SPEAKER

INTO THE MOUNTING HOLE

FastMount

Tabs

Sonance Visual Performance Series in-wall speakers have a plug for installing an IR receiver into the speaker’s front baffle (see Figure 4). In systems where the electronics are placed in an inconvenient location this allows remote controls to be aimed at the front of the room instead of at the electronics.

The IR plug is in the form of a bolt and retaining nut. To remove the plug, unscrew the nut (located behind the baffle, see Figure 5) and remove the bolt. The hole is designed to receive a Sonance OptiLinQ® SMR1 or SMR1P 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.

Installation

IR Plug

FIGURE 4: IR PLUG

Retaining Nut

FIGURE 5: IR PLUG

RETAINING NUT

1¼”.
• The FastMount tabs will
prevent	the	speaker
from falling out of the
mounting	hole, allow-
ing you to let go of the
speaker	to	pick-up

tools or other items

(Figure 7).

NOTE: THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE DESIGNED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. IF THE SPEAKER IS REMOVED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE THE FASTMOUNT TABS WILL DISCONNECT AND REMAIN INSIDE THE WALL.

5. Tighten the four screws

on the front of the speaker

baffle. The RotoLock

RotoLock Clamps

(retracted)

FIGURE 7: FASTMOUNT TABS AND

ROTOLOCK CLAMPS

Sonance Visual Performance Series speakers feature exclusive FastMount® tabs and an integral RotoLock® mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing walls.

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

clamps will automatically
rotate into position		and
begin	clamping	the
speaker (Figure 8).
• When you notice resist-
ance 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

FIGURE 8: TIGHTENING THE

ROTOLOCK SCREWS

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