
I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
SONANCE SYMPHONY® CABINET LCR
REV. 03-2003
PN. 33-2919
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Symphony® Cabinet LCR. When
properly installed, this product will provide you with years of
entertainment pleasure.
To obtain the full potential of the Symphony Cabinet LCR, please read
all instructions before starting the installation. If you do not have the
necessary skills to install this product yourself, contact your authorized
Sonance dealer for installation options.
PARTS LIST
Each Symphony Cabinet LCR includes the following items:
(1) Symphony Cabinet LCR
(1) Grille
(4) Rubber feet
INSTALLING THE SYMPHONY CABINET LCR
Step 1
Install the four self adhesive rubber feet on the bottom the Symphony
Cabinet LCR.
If you are going to place the Symphony Cabinet LCR vertically in your
installation locate the four feet as shown in figure A below. The feet
should be placed approximately 1" in from the corners of the cabinet.
If you are going to place the Symphony Cabinet LCR horizontally in
your installation locate the four feet as shown in figure B below. The
feet should be placed approximately 1" in from the corners of the
cabinet.
INSTALLING THE SYMPHONY CABINET LCR cont.
Step 3
Located on the terminal cup of the Symphony Cabinet LCR are two
toggle switches.
The toggle switch on the left side of the terminal cup is a tweeter level
control. Normally this control should be left in the "flat" position. The
flat position will produce excellent sound in most rooms. If you find the
sound of the Symphony Cabinet LCR too bright in your room set the
level control to the "- 3 dB" setting. If the sound in your room is too
dull the control should be set to the "+3 dB" setting.
The toggle switch on the right side of the terminal cup is a woofer
boundary compensation switch. If you locate the Symphony Cabinet
LCR on top of a television or in a book case the low frequency output
from the woofers will increase. This bass boost can increase the output
as much as 6 dB will normally occur from approximately 200 Hz down
to 65 Hz. Flip the boundary compensation switch to the "On" position
to reduce the low frequency output.
Tweeter
Level
+3 db
-3 db
Flat
INPUT
-+
Woofer
Boundary
Compensation
On
Off
Figure D
Step 4
The Symphony Cabinet LCR should be located from 24" to 60" from
the floor whether the speaker is situated vertically or horizontally. The
ideal height would be to have the tweeters at ear level when you are
seated.
Figure A Figure B
Step 2
Run the appropriate gauge wire from your amplifier to the Symphony
Cabinet LCR location. See the wire gauge chart on the back of this
manual for suggested wire length versus wire gauge.
Attach the wire from your amplifier to the terminals on the back of the
speaker, see figure C. Double check the polarity of the speaker wires,
amplifier + to speaker + and amplifier - to speaker -. Proper polarity
is critical in home theater installations.
The left and right speakers should be separated approximately 72" to
120" apart center to center.
The listening position should be from 84" to 168" away from the three
front speakers.
After you have your three front speakers located use the calibration
signal in your surround sound receiver to set the levels of all the
speakers in your home theater. A sound pressure level meter is
strongly recommended to accurately set these levels. Refer to the
manual of your receiver for the steps necessary to perform this
calibration.
24" to 60"
24" to 60"
Figure C
72" to 120"
Figure E

WIRE GAUGE AND QUALITY
The total wire resistance should be less than 10% of the speaker
impedance. The Symphony Cabinet LCR is a nominal 8 ohm speaker,
so your total wire resistance should be no more than 0.8 ohms.
In simple terms, the extra resistance from the wire will have a very
negative affect on the sound quality of the speaker. The sound can be
less dynamic, definition of bass frequencies can be reduced, and in
extreme cases, the high frequencies can be attenuated. Amplifier
power is also wasted in the wire, reducing the maximum output level
of the system.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE
The Technical Assistance Department at Sonance is available at (800)
582-0772 or (949) 492-7777 to answer any questions concerning the
operation and installation of your speakers between the hours of 7:00
AM and 5:00 PM Pacific time, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
In the event your unit should need repair or service, you may return
the unit to your authorized dealer or use the following guidelines:
1. Be prepared to state the model number and / or serial number,
date of purchase and dealer's name and address when calling.
Please refer to the following chart when deciding on the appropriate
wire gauge for your installation.
Wire resistance in Ohms vs. length of cable run
Distance in Feet
20 gauge
18 gauge
16 gauge
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
50' 100' 150' 200' 250' 300'
5.18
4.32
3.45
1.73
1.30
.85
.54
.34
.22
2.59
1.94
1.28
.81
.51
.33
2.59
1.71
1.08
.68
.44
3.24
2.14
1.35
.85
.56
3.89
2.56
1.62
1.02
.67
.86
.65
.43
.27
.17
.11
Symphony Cabinet LCR
Tweeter 1" (25mm) Shielded aluminum dome
Woofer Two - 6-1/2"(165mm) Shielded black glass composite
Frequency Response 45Hz - 20kHz + 3dB
Impedance 8 ohms nominal - 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling 5 - 125 Watts
SPL 90 dB
Grille Black cloth
Adjustments 3 position tweeter level and woofer boundary
Dimensions HxWxD 7-1/2" (191mm) x 22 3/4" (578mm) x 11-3/8" (289mm)
cones with rubber surrounds
compensation
All dimensions include grille
2. Contact Sonance directly at (800) 582-0772 or (949) 492-7777 or
at www.sonance.com
3. If you are returning the product directly to Sonance, call us to
obtain a return authorization number before shipping. YOU MUST
HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR UNIT.
4. The original packaging must be used. If the original packaging is
unavailable, replacements can be obtained from Sonance for a
small fee.
5. Ship the product via United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or
RPS. Please do not use the U.S. Mail service.
6. Write the return authorization number on the outside of the box.
7. Ship to:
Attn: Quality Assurance Department
Sonance
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
8. FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE REFUSED !
WARRANTY COVERAGE ( U.S. ONLY )
If, within five (5) years from the date shown on the bill of sale, the unit
fails due to a defect in workmanship or material, Sonance will, at its
option and at no charge, repair or replace the components of such unit
which prove to be defective. For this warranty to be effective, the bill
of sale must show that the unit was purchased from an "Authorized
Sonance Dealer". This warranty shall apply exclusively to the original
purchaser and shall not apply to units purchased for industrial or
commercial use.
Furthermore, this warranty shall not apply if:
1. Damage to the unit was caused by accident, abuse or misuse;
Shipping Weight 26 lbs (11.82 KG) each
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Sonance $ 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
2. The unit was opened, modified, or repaired by unauthorized
personnel; or
3. The unit was not used as outlined in the operating instructions.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed 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,
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