Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance
®
Series 6” in-wall speakers. When properly installed your
new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure.
This manual covers these Visual Performance Series speaker
models: VP69, VP67, VP65, VP65TL.
Box Contents
Each Sonance Visual Performance Series in-wall speaker box
contains 2 Visual Performance Series in-wall speakers, 2 Paint
plugs (installed on the fronts of the speakers), 2 Paintable grilles
and 1 Mounting cutout template.
Speaker Placement
Home Theater Speaker Placement
Left, Center & Right Channels
• Place the left & right speakers on either side of the video
screen, anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart and 38 – 42
inches from the floor.
• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the
left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor).
• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video
screen, place it no more than 2 feet above or below the center
of the left and right speakers. This will maintain consistent
tonality between all 3 front channel speakers.
• The main listening position should be between 8 and 12 feet
away from the speakers.
Use
Figure 1
as a guide.
Surround
Speakers (5.1Channel System)
Locate the surround
channel speakers on
the side walls 2 – 6
feet behind the listening position, at least 5
feet from the floor. Use
Figure 2
as a guide.
Surround
Speakers (7.1Channel System)
• LEFT & RIGHT
SURROUND SPEAKERS:
Place the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides
of the listening position, at least 5 feet from the floor.
• S
URROUND BACK SPEAKERS: Place the surround back speakers in
the rear wall, between 3 feet and 6 feet apart and at least
5 feet from the floor.
Use
Figure 3
as a guide.
Stereo (2-Channel) Placement
• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10
feet apart, with the main listening position as close to midway
between the speakers as possible.
• The speakers should be at least 2 feet away from the side walls.
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet
away from the speakers.
• In most cases pivoting the tweeter of each speaker directly
towards the main listening position will help maximize the
stereo soundstage.
Use the left and right speaker placement in
Figure 1
as a guide.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES
6”
IN-WALL SPEAKERS
SAFETY WARNING:
THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT
®
TABS THAT PREVENT THE
SPEAKER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE
INSTALLATION PROCESS
.
T
HE EDGES OF THE
FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP.
U
SE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.
2'
(max.)
18"
From Side
Wall
6' – 10'
Apart
18"
From Side
Wall
F
IGURE 1: LEFT, CENTER & RIGHT CHANNEL
HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT
5' – 7'
2' – 6'
F
IGURE 2: 5.1-CHANNEL HOME
THEATER SURROUND SPEAKER
PLACEMENT
Right Surround
Speaker
Left Surround
Speaker
Left
Front
Speaker
Right
Front
Speaker
Video
Screen
Center
Speaker
Left
Surround Back
Speaker
Right
Surround Back
Speaker
FIGURE 3: 7.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE®6” IN-WALL
Before Installation: Retrofit
1. Determine the location for the speaker (see
Speaker Placement
on page 1).
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 cavity that will interfere with the speaker.
3. All Visual Performance 6” in-wall speakers require a mounting cutout that is 6
7
/
8”(175mm) wide x 10¾" (273mm) high.
The VP69, VP67 and VP65 require at least 3½” (89mm) of
depth within the mounting cavity; the VP65TL requires at least
2½” (65mm) of depth within the mounting cavity.
4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to
be located and pencil an outline on the wall.
• 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 walls.
Before Installation: IR Plug
Sonance Visual Performance Series
in-wall speakers have a plug for
installing an IR receiver into the
speaker’s front baffle (see
Figure 4
).
In systems where the electronics are
placed in an inconvenient location
this allows remote controls to be
aimed at the front of the room instead
of at the electronics.
The IR plug is in the form of a bolt
and retaining nut. To remove the
plug, unscrew the nut (located behind
the baffle, see
Figure 5
) and remove
the bolt. The hole is designed to
receive a Sonance OptiLinQ
®
SMR1
or SMR1P Surface-Mount IR receiver.
Insert the IR receiver through the
front of the speaker baffle and use
the nut included with the receiver to
secure it to the baffle.
Installation
Sonance Visual Performance Series speakers feature exclusive
FastMount
®
tabs and an integral RotoLock®mounting system for
quick mounting directly into existing walls.
WARNING: THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS
ARE VERY SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING
THE SPEAKER.
1. Remove the paint plug from the speaker.
2. 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.)
3. 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. Doublecheck that you connected amplifier “+” to
speaker “+” and amplifier “–” to speaker “–”.
4. Make sure all the
RotoLock clamps are
retracted so that they
are tucked within the
mounting hole’s border.
Insert the speaker into
the hole in the wall
(
Figure 6
). The RotoLock
system can accommodate a maximum wall
material thickness of
1¼”.
• The FastMount tabs will
prevent the speaker
from falling out of the
mounting hole, allowing you to let go of the
speaker to pick-up
tools or other items
(
Figure 7
).
NOTE : THE FASTMOUNT
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.
5. Tighten the four screws
on the front of the speaker
baffle. The RotoLock
clamps will automatically
rotate into position and
begin clamping the
speaker (
Figure 8
).
• When you notice resistance on the screws the
speaker has been
clamped successfully.
IMPORTANT:
Always use lowtorque settings;
NEVER over-tighten.
RotoLock Clamp
(retracted)
RotoLock Clamp
(retracted)
FIGURE 6: INSERTING THE SPEAKER
INTO THE
MOUNTING HOLE
FastMount
Tabs
RotoLock Clamps
(retracted)
FIGURE 7: FASTMOUNT TABS AND
ROTOLOCK CLAMPS
RotoLock
Screws
FIGURE 8: TIGHTENING THE
R
OTOLOCK SCREWS
F
IGURE 4: IR PLUG
FIGURE 5: IR PLUG
RETAINING
NUT
IR Plug
Retaining Nut
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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE®6” IN-WALL
NOT E
: ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTO LOCK 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.
6. 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.
Painting The Grilles
See the accompanying
Painting Instructions
sheet for painting
instructions.
Speaker Adjustments
Pivoting Tweeter
All Visual Performance Series 6” in-wall speakers have a pivoting tweeter that allows you to direct sound towards or away from
the listening area, depending on how the speakers are being
used:
• If you’re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left/center/
right speakers in a home theater, pivot the tweeter directly
towards the listening area. This will help the sound from the
speakers blend into a solid soundstage even if the speakers are
widely separated.
• If you’re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a
home theater, you can create a more diffuse, spacious surround effect by pivoting the tweeter towards a wall or
window, away from the listeners.
To Pivot the Tweeter:
Apply light pressure to the
plastic ring around the outside edge of the tweeter
dome, as shown in
Figure 9
.
Take care not to touch or
apply pressure to the tweeter
dome itself.
Specifications
VP69
Tweeter: 1" (25mmBeryllium dome, Ferrofluid-
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back
chamber
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Beryllium cone with a
rubber surround, extended pole piece
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated Steel
Dimensions (W x H x D): 7¾" x 11
5
/
8" x 3½”
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6
7
/
8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)
Shipping Weight: 12 lbs (5.45kg) pair
VP67
Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Aluminum dome,
Ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting, in
acoustic back chamber
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Coated carbon fiber
cone with a rubber surround, extended
pole piece
Frequency Response: 43Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 140 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated Steel
Dimensions (W x H x D): 7¾" x 11
5
/
8" x 3½”
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6
7
/
8
” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)
Shipping Weight: 11 lbs (5.0kg) pair
VP65/VP65TL
Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back
chamber
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone with
a rubber surround
Frequency Response: 44Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 130 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated Steel
Dimensions
VP65 (W x H x D): 7¾" x 11
5
/
8
" x 3½”
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)
VP65TL (W x H x D): 8¼" x 123/16" x 2½”
(210mm x 310mm x 65mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6
7
/
8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)
Shipping Weight: 10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
FIGURE 9: PIVOTING THE TWEETER
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 (800) 582-0772 or (949)
492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST.
If your speakers 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 SPEAKER 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 company 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 Lifetime Warranty Coverage
(U.S. Only)
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that
this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, provided the speaker 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. If 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 grater 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, tamperedwith 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 an 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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Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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