Sonance Mariner H2O Install Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MARINER™H20 INDOOR/OUTDOOR
HIGH OUTPUT LOUDSPEAKER

PN.33-1699 3.99

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your H20 speaker, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, and injury to per­sons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked
on the product.

4. Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified,
factory authorized personnel.

5. Never touch the drivers or push objects of any kind into this
product through the grilles.

MARINER H2O SPEAKERS

Congratulations on your choice of the Sonance® Mariner High
Output speakers. The H2O is the ideal speaker for applications
requiring the high fidelity and ruggedness of the Mariner series,with
extended low frequency response, extended input sensitivity, and
greater power handling ability. Both the 1" cloth dome tweeter
and twin 5-1/4" polypropylene woofers are magnetically shielded for
freedom of placement.Optimum sound coverage of any area is easily
achieved with fewer speakers thanks to the H2O’s high output and
convenient multi-pivot bracket system.

Sonance also offers the largest selection of high fidelity in-wall/
in-ceiling speakers in the world, as well as a wide variety of products
for custom home and commercial installations. Visit the Sonance
World Wide Web site at http://www.sonance.com or your authorized
dealer for more information on the extensive range of speakers,
amplifiers, and custom installation products available from Sonance.

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR MARINER H2O SPEAKERS

When properly installed and mated with other high fidelity
components, your H2Os will provide many years of entertainment
pleasure.To realize the full potential of your new speakers,please read
all instructions before starting the installation process.

Careful placement of your H2O speakers will allow listeners to enjoy
the full frequency response the speakers offer.With the flexibility to
mount on poles,walls, or railings, you can take advantage of a range
of installation options.

Remember that the high frequency drivers (in the center of the
enclosure) must be at or above the ear level of listeners to retain the
full sound spectrum. Consider if listeners will be seated or standing,
then mount the H2Os where they will not be obscured.

Use quality speaker wire to permit the H2Os to achieve their full sonic
potential. Select oxygen-free Sonance Gold, Silver, or Bronze
MediaLinQ®plenum cable as appropriate to your installation. We
recommend 18-gauge wire for runs of less than 50 feet, 16-gauge for
runs of 50-100 feet, and 14-gauge for runs over 100 feet.

INSTALLATION

Read “Getting The Most From Your Mariner H2O Speakers” and
plan speaker locations. If this is your first installation of a Mariner
speaker, read all of the installation instructions before beginning.

UNPACK SPEAKER

Verify package contents:

• One Sonance Mariner
H2O speaker

• One C-bracket

• Two bracket knobs

• Four mounting screws

• These instructions

• War ra nt y c ard

These additional tools and

materials are required:

• Sonance MediaLinQ
speaker wire

• Banana plugs or spade
lugs (optional)

• Wire strippers

ASSEMBLY

See Diagram 1 for assembly
of the patent pending
multi-axis pivot bracket.
Secure speaker and bracket to the chosen mounting surface.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Your H2O speakers has the same
versatility as the other Mariner
series speakers.This includes the
use of a specially designed
C-mounting bracket that allows
for flush-fit installations in areas
that are not readily accessible
(under eaves, corners, etc. See
Diagram 2).

Indoor usage can include, but
is not limited to a subwoofer/
satellite system. The H2O is ideal­ly suited because of its smooth
crossover points and wide tonal range.The MC center channel would
greatly complement the use of the H2O as left/right/surround channels.
As with any home theater or music listening environment, the H2O is
ideally placed with the tweeter aimed at the listener's ear level.

SIDE VIEW

BACK VIEW
OF BRACKET

Hole for
Speaker Wire

Diagram 1

90˚

135˚

0˚

MOUNTING WALL

Diagram 2

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CONNECT SPEAKER WIRE

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to connect speakers to any source
(amplifier, receiver) that is turned on. Check to assure that
the amplifier designated to power the speakers is OFF before
attempting connection.

Strip 1/2" of insulation from each speaker wire. Attach the positive
conductor to the red(+) 5-way binding post and the negative wire to
the black(–) post. The posts on your H2O will accept up to 14-gauge
wire. To connect, loosen the nut on the binding post until the hole in
the post is visible. Twist the stripped end of the wire and insert
through the hole,then snug the nut.Do not over tighten. Wire may be
optionally terminated with banana plugs, or soldered or crimped
spade lugs.Finally, connect the + and - leads to the designated termi­nals on your amplifier or receiver(See Diagram 3).

NOTE: Polarity of wiring is critical. All positive leads (+) must
be attached to red connectors throughout the system.

PAINTING THE H2O

All Mariner series speakers feature a tough polypropylene finish that
may be painted to color match your surroundings.For outdoor instal­lations,use a weather resistant outdoor paint.

First, remove the grille by carefully prying it away from the baffle.
Always protect the driver components from paint when spraying. To
create protective insert, trace the grille on a piece of cardboard or
foam board, then cut just inside the line. Place the resulting “paint
plug” inside the baffle during painting. Do not use the speaker with
the plug in place.

The aluminum grille may also be painted. Use very thin paint (5:1
dilution) to avoid plugging the holes. Remove the grille from the
speaker to avoid damaging the drivers during painting.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

The Mariner H2O can be pole-mounted for certain outdoor and
commercial applications(see diagram 4). With the implementation
of stainless steel hardware (U-bolts, washers,nuts not included), the
H2O mounting system can withstand the rigors of outdoor use.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the speakers.

2. To clean your speakers, wipe the grilles with a soft cloth dampened

with water. You may remove the grilles to wash and dry them. The
baffle and drivers may be dusted by gentle use of “canned air”
commonly used to clean cameras and computer equipment.

3. Sine wave test tones can damage your H2O and should only be used

at low volume levels for short periods.

4. Do not expose your H2O to construction dust, dirt, or airborne

paint particles. If the area in which your speakers are installed is
subject to potentially damaging airborne particles, you may remove
the grilles, temporarily cover them with paper or plastic food wrap,
then replace them over the speakers.Be sure to remove this protective
cover after the dirty activity is complete and the room is thoroughly
cleaned.

Serial No.

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33-1752 1.99

H

2

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SIDE VIEW

BACK VIEW
OF BRACKET

BACK VIEW

OF SPEAKER

Diagram 3

SIDE VIEW

BACK VIEW
OF BRACKET

1/2" O.D.
METAL CONDUIT
PIPE OR EQUIVALENT

STAINLESS STEEL
U BOLT
WASHERS
NUTS

Diagram 3

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SPECIFICATIONS

H20

DESCRIPTION: Weather Resistant Ported Cabinet Loudspeaker
W

OOFER: 5.25" (133mm) Mica filled polypropylene cone

T

WEETER: 1" (25mm) Cloth dome

F

REQUENCY RESPONSE: 60 Hz ~ 20 kHz ± 3dB

SPL 1

W/1M: 90dB

R

EC.POWER(MIN-MAX): 5 WA T T S - 75 WAT T S

IMPEDANCE:6Ω Nom inal, 4Ω Minimum
D

IMENSIONS(WXHXD): 8" x 11"x 7.25"

(203mm x 279mm x 184mm)

F

INISH:Sonance Black or White–Polypropylene finish

G

RILLE:ALUMINUM

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If you any have questions about the operation or installation of your Sonance Mariner

H2O product, please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business

day at:

[phone] or [phone]; between 9

A.M.and 5 P.M., PST

OBTAINING SERVICE

If your product should need repair or service, contact your authorized Sonance dealer
for help.

WARRANTY COVERAGE (USA ONLY)

Sonance offers you a five (5) year limited warranty on each of your AVC products.You
must observe the following conditions in order to receive this protection:

1. Retain your bill of sale or legible facsimile (photocopy).If your unit(s) should ever
require service, the bill of sale shall act as your proof of ownership and give the
effective date of your warranty.

2. Read the below warranty thoroughly. Sonance offers you certain rights outlined in
your warranty and requires specific conditions to be met.You may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Five-Year Limited Warranty

Sonance warrants to the original purchaser for the period of five (5) years, each Mariner
H

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0 to be free from defects in material and workmanship provided each unit is
operated in accordance with the printed instructions included with the unit. Five (5)
years begins on the date of purchase shown on the bill of sale (receipt).

For this warranty to be effective, the bill of sale must also show from whom each unit
was purchased and the purchase price. In the event proof of purchase cannot be
established as stated in the previous sentence(s),warranty shall commence on the date
each unit was shipped from the factory,provided the serial number on each unit has not
been altered or in any way tampered with.This warranty shall apply exclusively to the
original purchaser and shall not apply to purchasers who purchased units solely for
industrial or commercial purposes.

During the warranty period, Sonance agrees to repair or, at its discretion,
replace at no charge components that prove to be defective, provided a unit is
returned in accordance with the shipping instructions found within the
product installation instructions/owner’s manual. This warranty does not
apply if a unit has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of
service or modification by unauthorized personnel.

This warranty is limited to Sonance product(s) 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.

The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, of
merchantability,fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise. In no event shall Sonance
be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to
defects other than as specifically set forth above.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Sonance

961 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
U.S.A.

declare in own responsibility, that as a
"passive" product the following technical
standards do not apply to the product
described in this owner's manual:

EN 50082-1:1992

EN 55013:1993

EN 55020:1994

Annette DiSano
Sonance
San Clemente, CA
U.S.A.

Sonance • 961 Calle Negocio • San Clemente, CA 92673-6202, USA • [phone] or [phone] • FAX: [phone] • Technical Support: [phone]