Sonance VP67 LCR User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance®Series
VP67LCR in-wall home theater speakers. When properly
installed, these speakers will bring-out the best in all your
entertainment. This manual will teach you about your new
speakers’ features and will show you how to get the very best
performance from them. Please read it thoroughly.

Box Contents

Your VP67LCR speaker box should contain the following items:
(1) Sonance VP67LCR speaker
(1) Paintable grille
(1) Paint Plug (on speaker)
(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

Speaker Placement

Home Theater Center Channel

You can use the VP67LCR as a Center Channel speaker with other
Sonance Visual Performance speakers as the left and right
channel speakers.

• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the
left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor),
oriented horizontally with its tweeter on top.

• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video
screen, we recommend placing it no more than 2 feet above or
below the center of the left and right speakers.

Use

Figure 1

as a guide.

Home Theater Left/Center/Right Channels

You can use the VP67LCR in the Left, Center and Right Channel
positions of a home theater system.

• Place the left & right speakers on either side of the video
screen, from 6 feet to 10 feet apart and 38 – 42 inches from
the floor, oriented vertically with their tweeters away from the
video screen.

• If possible, locate the left and right speakers at least 18 inches
away from the side walls.

• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the
left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor),
oriented horizontally with its tweeter on top.

• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video
screen, we recommend placing it no more than 2 feet above or
below the center of the left and right speakers.

Use

Figure 2

as a guide.

N

OTE: VP67LCR SPEAKERS ARE NOT VIDEO SHIELDED.

D

O NOT LOCATE THE SPEAKERS CLOSER THAN 20" TO A

CONVENTIONAL

(CRT) TELEVISION OR DAMAGE TO ITS

PICTURE TUBE MAY OCCUR

.

Stereo (2-Channel)

Follow the directions for Home Theater placement for the left and
right channel speakers.

• Orient the speakers vertically, with their tweeters towards the
outside (away from each other).

• If listeners will be standing instead of seated, locate the speakers
with their centers approximately 5 feet from the floor.

2'

(max.)

18"

From Side

Wall

VP67LCR

VP67LCRVP67LCR

6' – 10'

Apart

18"

From Side

Wall

FIGURE 2: VP67LCR

L/C/R C

HANNEL PLACEMENT

S

AFETY WARNING:

THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT

®

TABS THAT PREVENT THE
SPEAKER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE
INSTALLATION PROCESS

.

THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP.
U

SE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER

.

2'

(max.)

VP67LCR

VP67VP67

FIGURE 1: VP67LCR

C

ENTER CHANNEL PLACEMENT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES

VP67LCR HOME THEATER SPEAKER

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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE VP67LCR

Before Installation: IR Plug

The Sonance Visual Performance series VP67LCR speaker has a
plug for installing an IR receiver into the speaker’s front baffle
(see

Figure 2

). 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) 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.

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. The cutout for the VP67LCR speaker is 6

7

/

8” x 14

5

/

8” (175mm

x 371mm). There also must be at least 3

9

/16” (91mm) depth

within the wall cavity for the speaker.

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.

Installation

The Sonance VP67LCR speaker features 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. 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 (see

Figure 4

,
next column). 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 the installer to let go of the
speaker to pick-up tools or other items (see

Figure 5 left

, next

page).

FastMount

Tabs

FIGURE

4:

I

NSERTING THE S PEAKER I NTO THE M OUNTING H OLE

IR

P

LUG

IR

P

LUG

FIGURE 3: IR PLUG

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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE VP67LCR

NOTE

: THE F

ASTMOUNT TABS ARE DESIGNED FOR ONE- TIME USE

ONLY

. IF THE SPEAKER IS REMOVED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE

THE

FASTM OUNT TABS WILL DISCONNECT AND REMAIN INSIDE

THE WALL

.

6. Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle. The
RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and
begin clamping the speaker (see

Figure 5 right

).

• When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker has
been clamped successfully.

IMPORTANT: Always use low-torque settings;
never over-tighten.

NOT E: 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.

Painting The Grilles

Please see the accompanying

Painting Instructions

sheet for

painting instructions.

Adjustments

Tweeter Level Control

The VP67LCR has a tweeter level control switch
(see

Figure 6

) that boosts or cuts the tweeter’s level by 3dB.
This lets you adjust the speaker’s sound to better match the
listening room or your personal taste.

Once you have installed the speakers, listen to a variety of music
that you are familiar with. If the music all tends to sound too

bright or dull, use the Tweeter Level Control to compensate. If
some recordings sound dull and some sound bright the speaker
is accurately reproducing differences in the recordings, and you
should leave the control in the middle (0dB) position.

Specifications

VP67LCR

Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Aluminum dome,

Ferrofluid-cooled

Woofer: Two 6½” (165mm) Coated carbon

fiber cones, rubber surround

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

Adjustments: ±3dB tweeter level

Grille Dimensions (W x H): 16” x 8

3

/8” (406mm x 213mm)

Mounting Depth: 3

9

/16” (91mm)

Cutout Dim (W x H): 6

7

/8” x 145/8” (175mm x 371mm)

Shipping Weight: 8 lbs. (3.6kg) Each

T

WEETER LEVEL

C

ONTROL

F

IGURE 6: TWEETER LEVEL CONTROL

RotoLock Clamps

Retracted

FastMount
Tabs

RotoLock Clamps

Extended

F

IGURE 5: TIGHTENING THE

ROTOLOCK CLAMPS

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 (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)

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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 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, 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.

©2008 Sonance. All rights reserved. Sonance, Sonance Visual Performance, RotoLock and FastMount are registered trademarks of Dana Innovations.

Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website: www.sonance.com

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