VP 6-in In-Ceiling Instruction Manual_Final6.qxp - Sonance

SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE ®6” IN-CEILINGStereo Placement (2-Channel)• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10feet apart, with the main listening position as close to midwaybetween the speakers as possible.• In most cases pivoting the woofer of each speaker directlytowards the main listening position will help maximize thestereo soundstage.Use the Left and Right speaker placement in Figures 2 and 3(on page 1) as a guide.Before Installation1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placementon page 1).2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are nostuds, conduit, pipes, heating ducts, pocket doors or air returnsin the ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker.3. Visual Performance Series 6” in-ceiling speakers have thefollowing mounting space requirements:• VP69R/VP67R/VP65R: 8 5 / 32 ” (207mm) diameter mountinghole with at least 4¾” (121mm) depth within the mountingcavity.• VP65S/VP65STL: 8 5 / 32 ” x 8 5 / 32 ” (207mm x 207mm) mountinghole. The VP65S requires at least 4 13 /16” (122mm) depthwithin the mounting cavity; the VP65STL requires at least 3 1 /32”(77mm) depth within the mounting cavity.• VP65RTL: 8 5 /32” diameter mounting hole with at least 3 1 /32”(77mm) depth within the mounting cavity.4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is tobe located and pencil an outline on the ceiling.• If you are unsure about obstructions, drill a small hole in thecenter of the outline and insert a coat hanger wire into thehole to feel-around for possible obstructions.5. Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, andrun the speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifierlocation.• Consult local building codes before running speaker wiresthrough ceilings.InstallationSonance Visual Performance Series speakers feature exclusiveFastMount ® tabs and an integral RotoLock ® mounting system forquick mounting directly into existing ceilings.WARNING: THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABSARE VERY SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLINGTHE SPEAKER.1. Remove the paint plug from the speaker.2. Strip ¼” – ½” of insulation from each speaker lead. Twist thestrands or tin the exposed wire with solder to ensure that thereare no stray strands. (Stray strands that touch each other cancause a short-circuit that can damage the amplifier.)3. The speaker’s connector posts are spring-loaded. Push the topof each connector post down to open the connector and insertthe exposed wires into the holes in the posts.• The speaker’s positive post is labeled with a red dot; thenegative post is labeled with a black dot. Double-check thatyou connected amplifier “+” to speaker “+” and amplifier “–”to speaker “–”.24. Make sure all theRotoLock clamps areretracted so that theyare tucked within themounting hole’s border.Insert the speaker intothe hole in the ceiling(Figure 4). TheRotoLock system canaccommodate a maximumceiling materialthickness of 1¼”.• The FastMount tabswill prevent thespeaker from fallingout of the mountinghole, allowing theinstaller to let go ofthe speaker to pick-uptools or other items(Figure 5).NOTE: THE FASTMOUNTTABS ARE DESIGNEDFOR ONE-TIME USEONLY. IF THE SPEAKER ISREMOVED FROM THEMOUNTING HOLE THEFASTMOUNT TABS WILLDISCONNECT ANDREMAIN INSIDE THECEILING.5. Tighten the four screwson the front of thespeaker baffle. TheRotoLock clamps willautomatically rotateinto position and beginclamping the speaker(Figure 6).• When you noticeresistance on thescrews the speakerhas been clampedsuccessfully.IMPORTANT:Always use lowtorquesettings;NEVER overtighten.RotoLock Clamps(retracted)FIGURE 4: INSERTING THE SPEAKERINTO THE MOUNTING HOLEFastMount TabsFIGURE 5:FASTMOUNT TABSRotoLock Clamps(extended)FIGURE 6:TIGHTENING THE ROTOLOCK CLAMPSNOTE: ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTOLOCK CLAMPSSO THAT THE SPEAKER FRAME IS FLAT WILL HELP ENSURE THATTHE GRILLE CONTACTS THE CEILING ALL THE WAY AROUND THESPEAKER 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 grilleagainst the speaker and the magnets will hold it firmly inplace. When properly installed, the grille flange should makecontact with the wall all the way around the speaker.