Sonance VP85S User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance

Series 8” in-ceiling speakers. When properly installed your new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure. This manual covers these Visual Performance series speaker models: VP89R, VP87R, VP85R, VP85S.

Box Contents

Sonance Visual Performance Series in-ceiling speaker boxes contain (2) Visual Performance speakers, (2) paint plugs (installed on the fronts of the speakers), (2) paintable grilles and (1) mounting cutout template.

Speaker Placement

Distributed Audio Placement (Mono signal)

All Sonance Visual Performance Series in-ceiling speaker models provide excellent coverage in distributed audio systems from a wide variety of installation locations.

The table and illustration in

Figure 1

show how far apart the speakers can be placed at various ceiling heights while still providing good coverage for all listeners.

Home Theater Speaker Placement

Left, Center & Right Speakers

(see Figure 2)

• Place the left, center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in front of the video screen, from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, with the center channel speaker as close to midway between the left and right speakers as possible.

• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the speakers.

Surround Speakers — 5.1-Channel System

(see Figure 2)

• Locate the left and right surround speakers between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should be between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.

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

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Place the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position, between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.

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Place 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.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES

8”

IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

SAFETY 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 F ASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP. U

SE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.

6' – 10'

Apart

3' – 6'

Apart

2' – 6'

Less than 2’

1'– 2'

Surround

Back

Speakers

Left, Center

& Right

Speakers

Left & Right

Surround Speakers

IGURE 3: 7.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT

6'– 10'

Apart

1'– 2'

Left, Center

& Right

Speakers

Less than 2’

6' – 10'

Apart

2' – 6'

Left & Right

Surround Speakers

FIGURE 2: 5.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT

OVERAGE

REA

OVERAGE

REA

PEAKER

PACING

PEAKER SPACING (IN FEET

)

FOR A DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM

TANDING LISTENER

EATED LISTENER

10-

OOT CEILING

12-

OOT CEILING

14-

OOT CEILING

9.5’ Apart

13.5’ Apart

17.5’ Apart

21.5’ Apart

5.7’ Apart

9.7’ Apart

13.7’ Apart

17.7’ Apart

IGURE 1: DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SPEAKER SPACING

SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE®8” IN-CEILING

Stereo Placement (2-Channel)

• 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.

• 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

(on page 1) as a guide.

Before Installation

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 ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker.

3. Visual Performance Series 8” in-ceiling speakers have the

following mounting space requirements:

• VP89R/VP87R/VP85R: 10

/8” (257mm) diameter mount-

ing hole with at least 5

8” (149mm) depth within the

mounting cavity.

• VP85S: 10

/8” x 101/8” (257mm x 257mm) mounting hole

with at least 6” (152mm) depth within the mounting cavity.

4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to

be located and pencil an outline on the 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

Sonance Visual Performance Series speakers feature exclusive FastMount

tabs and an integral RotoLock®mounting system for

quick mounting directly into existing ceilings.

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. Double-check 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 ceiling (

Figure 4

, next column).

The RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum ceiling 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 5

OTE : THE

FASTMOUNT TABS

ARE DESIGNED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY.

IF THE SPEAKER IS

REMOVED FROM THE

MOUNTING HOLE THE FASTMOUNT TABS WILL DISCON-

NECT AND REMAIN INSIDE THE CEILING.

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 6

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

IMPORTANT: Always use lowtorque settings; NEVER overtighten.

NOTE: ADJUST THE

TENSION OF THE

ROTOLOCK 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 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.

FastMount Tabs

RotoLock Clamps

(retracted)

FIGURE 4: INSERTING THE SPEAKER

INTO THE

MOUNTING HOLE

FIGURE 5:

FASTMOUNT TABS

RotoLock Screws

IGURE 6:

IGHTENING THE ROTOLOCK SCREWS

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