Sonance SS6 User Manual

Introduction

The SS6 and SS4 let you connect multiple pairs of loudspeakers to one receiver or amplifier and have all sets of speakers active
at one time. The SS6 lets you connect up to six pairs of speakers; the SS4 lets you connect up to four. Each pair of speakers can
be turned ON and OFF independently.

Where to Place the Speaker Selector

For optimum performance, the speaker selector should be placed close to your receiver/amplifier.

If you place the selector in an enclosed cabinet or between shelving, make sure there is adequate space (at least two inches)
between the top of the selector and any shelving, cabinetry, or components placed above it.

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Connecting the Speaker Selector to the Amplifier

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Use 16-gauge (or larger) speaker cable like Sonance MediaLinQ Gold or Bronze 16/4 speaker wire to connect the amplifier to
the selector.

1. Strip ¼” – ½” of insulation from each speaker lead. Twist the strands to ensure that there are no stray strands.

2. Connect the speaker leads between your amplifier’s speaker outputs and the input terminals on the back of the speaker
selector (see

Figure 1

, on page 3). To avoid a short-circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier, be sure no stray

strands of wire touch each other or the chassis’ of the selector or amplifier.

Note: Double check the polarity of the speaker wires for each channel: Amplifier “+” to Selector “+”
and Amplifier “–” to Selector “–”.

Connecting the Speaker Selector to Speakers

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Use 16-gauge (or larger) speaker cable. It is easiest to run 4-conductor cable (for example, Sonance MediaLinQ gold or
Bronze 16/4 speaker cable) from each stereo pair of speakers to one of the speaker outputs on the back of the speaker
selector (see ‘Room 1’ in Figure 2 , on page 3).

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SS6 and SS4 Speaker Selector
Installation Instructions

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Adding Speaker Volume Controls

We recommend that you connect all your speakers to in-wall volume controls (like the Sonance VC60S/R) and then to the
speaker selector (see

‘Rooms 2 – 6’ inFigure 2

, on page 3). This gives you independent volume balancing and control in all
speaker locations: Your receiver's volume control acts as the Master Volume, and each individual pair of speakers can be
either OFF, or ON at its own volume level, independent of the other speakers connected in the system.

Protecting the Amplifier

The speaker selector includes a Protection switch located underneath the selector, on the right side. To protect your receiver
or amplifier Sonance strongly recommends that you leave the Protection switch engaged at all times. Always operate your
receiver or amplifier within its rated power range and within the power range of the speaker selector.

• To ENGAGE the Protection circuit, slide the red switch towards the

back

of the selector.

• To DISENGAGE the Protection circuit, slide the red switch towards the

front

of the selector.

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Automatic Internal Fuse

The SS6 and SS4 have an internal fuse that will disconnect all of the speakers if the current draw through the unit exceeds a safe
level. After the current draw returns to a safe level the fuse will automatically reset and re-connect all of the speakers.

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• The amplifier’s volume is set too high.

• The amplifier’s power output exceeds the Maximum Amplifier Power ratings as described in the

Specifications

section below.

• There is a short-circuit in one or more of the speaker wires.

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Specifications:

Power Handling:

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120 watts RMS per channel

Protection Circuitry: Resistive in-line

Switch Type: Slide-slide, self-cleaning

Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz

Dimensions (W x H x D): SS6 — 11¼” x 2” x 7” (286mm x 51mm x 178mm)

SS4 — 8½” x 2” x 7” (216mm x 51mm x 178mm)

SS6 and SS4 Speaker Selector
Installation Instructions

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LRLR LR LRLR LRLR

INPUT SPEAKER 6 SPEAKER 5 SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1

LR

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

ROOM 5

ROOM 6

ROOM 3ROOM 4

Volume Control

Volume Control

Speaker
Outputs

Amplifier/

Receiver

SS6

Volume Control

Volume Control

Volume Control

ROOM 2

ROOM 1

Figure 2: Connecting the Selector to Speakers (SS6 Shown)

Figure 1: Connecting the Selector to The Amplifier

LR

LR

INPUT S

LR

+

–

+

–

Speaker
Outputs

Amplifier/

Receiver

SS6

SS6 and SS4 Speaker Selector
Installation Instructions

33-1485 10/06

Technical Assistance and Service

If you any have questions about the operation or installation of this
product, please call our Technical Assistance Department on any
business day at [phone] or [phone]; from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m., Pacific time.

If this product 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.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO
RETURN YOUR PRODUCT 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 additional outer “overcarton” before
shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please include
a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package.

4. Contact a package delivery service 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 Warranty Coverage (U.S.A. Only)

Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this
Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workman­ship for a period of five (5) years, 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 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 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, repair or replace this product at no additional charge,
except as set forth below. It 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 greater 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 incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the
product, even if Sonance or a 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.

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800.582.7777 or 949.492.7777 • FAX: [phone]

Technical Support: 800.582.0772

www.sonance.com

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