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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance®SingleStereo Technology
®
(SST) and surround (SUR) speakers. When
properly installed your new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure. This manual covers the following speaker
models: VP65R SST; VP65R SUR, VP65S SST, VP65S SUR, VP65 SST.
Box Contents
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Visual Performance Speaker 1 2
Paintable Grille 1 2
Plastic Paint Plug 1 2
Mounting Cutout Template 1 1
Speaker Placement
SST Models
Because a single SST speaker reproduces both stereo channels
from a single location, it will deliver outstanding performance
from a wide variety of mounting locations where a pair of stereo
speakers would be impractical, including hallways, bathrooms
and closets.
The table below shows how far apart SST speakers can be
spaced in distributed audio applications while still providing
good coverage for standing and seated listeners (see
Figure 1
).
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9-Foot Ceiling 5’7” 9’5”
10-Foot Ceiling 9’7” 13’5”
12-Foot Ceiling 13’7” 17’5”
14-Foot Ceiling 17.7’ 21.5’
SUR Models: 5.1-Channel Home Theater System
Mount the left and right surround speakers on the ceiling
between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position.
The speakers should be between 6 feet and 10 feet apart. Orient
the speakers so the tweeters face the front and rear walls of the
room. Use
Figure 2
as a guide.
SUR Models: 7.1-Channel Home Theater System
Mount the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides of
the listening position, between 6 feet and 10 feet apart. Mount
the surround back speakers between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the
listening position. The surround back speakers should be closer
together than the left and right surround speakers — between
3 feet and 6 feet apart. Use
Figure 3
as a guide.
Before Installation: Retrofit
1. Determine the location for the speaker (see
Speaker Placement
above).
S
AFETY W ARNING:
THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT
®
TABS THAT PREVENT THE
SPEAKERS FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLES
DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY
SHARP.
USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKERS.
C
OVERAGE
A
REA
C
OVERAGE
A
REA
S
PEAKER
S
PACING
FIGURE 1: DISTRIBUTED AUDIO COVERAGE AREA
TV
3' – 6'
apart
2' – 6'
Surround
Back
Speaker
Surround
Back
Speaker
Right Surround
Speaker
Left Surround
Speaker
F
IGURE 3: SUR SPEAKER PLACEMENT IN A 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES
6” SST AND SUR SPEAKERS
TV
6' – 10'
apart
2' – 6'
Right Surround
Speaker
Left Surround
Speaker
FIGURE 2: SUR SPEAKER PLACEMENT IN A 5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM
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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE®6” SST & SUR
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 or ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker.
3. Mounting cutout dimensions and depth requirements:
• VP65R SST/VP65R SUR: Cutout Diameter = 8
3
/
16” (208mm);
Depth = 4
13
/
16” (122mm).
• VP65S SST/VP65S SUR: Cutout H x W = 8
3
/
16”x 8
3
/
16”
(208mm x 208mm); Depth = 4
13
/
16” (122mm).
• VP65 SST: Cutout H x W = 6¾" x 10
5
/
8" (172mm x 270mm),
Depth = 3
9
/
16” (91mm)
4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to
be located and pencil an outline on the wall or ceiling.
• 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 ceilings.
Installation
Visual Performance SST AND SUR speakers feature exclusive
FastMount
®
tabs and an integral RotoLock®mounting system for
quick mounting directly into existing walls and ceilings.
WARNING: The edges of FastMount tabs are very
sharp. Use caution when handling the speaker.
1. Remove the paint plug from the speaker.
2. Run speaker wire from each speaker to the amplifier location.
3. 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.)
4. The speaker’s connector posts are spring-loaded. Push the top
of each connector post down to open the connector 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
connected amplifier
“+” to speaker “+”
and amplifier “–” to
speaker “–”.
5. Make sure all the
RotoLock clamps are
in the full clockwise
position so that they
are tucked within the
mounting hole’s
border. Insert the
speaker into the hole
in the wall or ceiling
(
Figure 4
). The
RotoLock system can
accommodate a
maximum wall or
ceiling material
thickness of 1¼”.
• The FastMount tabs
will prevent the
speaker from falling
out of the mounting
hole, allowing the
installer to let go of
the speaker to pickup tools or other
items (
Figure 5
).
N
OTE : THE
F
ASTMOUNT 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 OR CEILING
.
6. Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle
(
Figure 6
). The RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into
position and begin clamping the speaker.
• When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker has
been clamped successfully.
IMPORTANT: Always use low-torque settings;
NEVER over-tighten.
N
OTE : ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTOLOCK CLAMPS SO
THAT THE SPEAKER FRAME IS FLAT WILL HELP ENSURE THAT THE
GRILLE CONTACTS THE WALL ALL THE WAY AROUND THE SPEAKER
FOR A PROPER FIT.
7. The new micro flange 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 flange should make
contact with the wall all the way around the speaker.
RotoLock Clamps
(retracted)
FIGURE 4: INSERT SPEAKER INTO
MOUNTING HOLE
RotoLock
Screws
RotoLock
Screws
FIGURE 6: TIGHTENING THE ROTOLOCK SCREWS
FastMount Tabs
F
IGURE 5: FASTMOUNT TABS
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