Sonance VP4SQ, VP6SQ, VP8SQ Installation Guide

INSTALLATION MANUAL

VISUAL PERFORMANCE

®

ROUND SPEAKERS
AND SQUARE ADAPTERS

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance® Round
Speakers. When properly installed your new speakers will give you
years of entertainment pleasure.

Box Contents

Visual Performance in-ceiling speaker box contains (2) Visual
Performance speakers, (2) paintable grilles and (2) mounting cut­out templates.

NOTE: SST/SUR speaker box content will contain (1) Visual
Performance speaker, (1) paintable grille and (1) mounting
cut-out template.

Speaker Placement

Stereo Speaker Placement (2-Channel System)

• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 - 10 feet
(1.8m – 3m) 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 the
left side of image, as a guide.

Home Theater Speaker Placement

Left, Center & Right Speakers (see Figure 2)

• Place the left, center and right speakers 1 – 2 feet (0.3m – 0.6m)
in front of the video screen, 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart, with the
center channel speaker as close to midway between the left and

right speakers as possible.

• The main listening position should be 4 – 10 feet (1.2m – 2m) away
from the speakers.

Surround Speakers — 5.1-Channel System (see Figure 2)

• Locate the left and right surround speakers 2 – 6 feet (0.6m
–1.8m) behind the listening position. The speakers should be 6 –
10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart.

Surround Speakers — 7.1-Channel System (see Figure 3)

• Left & Right Surround Speakers: Place the left and right surround
speakers directly to the sides of the listening position, 6 –10 feet

(1.8m – 3m) apart.

• Surround Back Speakers: Place the surround back speakers 2 – 6
feet (0.6m – 1.8m) behind the listening position. The surround
back speakers should be closer together than the left and right
surround speakers, 3 – 6 feet (0.9m – 1.8m) apart.

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VISUAL PERFORMANCE® ROUND SPEAKERS

Before Installation

1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placement
on page 1).

2. Perform an obstruction survey using a stud finder 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.
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.

3. Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, and run
the speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier
location.

NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH CEILINGS.

Installation

Sonance Visual Performance Speakers feature integral
Roto-Lock® mounting system for quick mounting directly into
existing ceilings.

1. Strip 1/4” – 1/2” (6mm – 12mm) of insulation from each speaker
lead. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to
ensure that there are no stray strands.

NOTE: STRAY STRANDS THAT TOUCH EACH OTHER CAN CAUSE
A SHORT-CIRCUIT THAT CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.

2. The speaker’s terminals are spring-loaded. Push the top of
each terminal down to open the connector and insert the
exposed wires into the holes in the spring terminals.

The speaker’s positive spring terminal is labeled with a red dot;
the negative spring terminal is labeled with a black dot. Double­ check that you connected amplifier “+” to speaker “+” and
amplifier “–” to speaker “–”.

3. Make sure all the
Roto-Lock toggle feet
are retracted so that
they are tucked within
the mounting hole’s
border. Insert the
speaker into the
hole in the ceiling
(Figure 5). The Roto-
Lock system can
accommodate a ceiling
material thickness of
1-1/4” (32mm) with
the toggle foot cap
removed the system can
accommodate a ceiling
material thickness of
1-7/8” (48mm).

4. When installing into
double drywall or other
thicker ceiling materials,
you may need to remove
part of the two-piece
toggle feet. Use a small
screwdriver to gently
release the two locking
levers (Figure 4).

5. Tighten the screws
on the front of the
speaker baffle. The
Roto-Lock toggle feet will
automatically rotate into
position and begin
clamping the speaker
(Figure 6). 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.

NOTE: ADJUST THE TENSION OF THE ROTO-LOCK CLAMPS 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 micro-trim 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 trim should make contact with the
wall all the way around the speaker.

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