Next Level UM-1 User manual

USER MANUAL
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Limited Warranty
JS Source Technology, LLC guarantees the UM-1 / UM1-A to be free of
defects for the product’s warranty period of 5 years.
The warranty period begins on the original date of shipping. The lim-
ited warranty is intended only for the original purchaser. The warran-
ty will be void if the bracket is modified in anyway or not installed cor-
rectly, Including overloading, abuse, or use for any purpose other than
specified in these directions. The UM-1/ UM1-A is for indoor only and
any use outdoors will void this warranty.
JS Source Technology, LLC is not liable for any damage or injury
caused from the use of or the inability to use our bracket. To the maxi-
mum extent permitted by applicable law, JS Source Technology, LLC
disclaims any responsibility for incidental or consequential damages.
DISCLAIMER: Next Level Acoustics has NO affiliation with
Sonos, Inc. Sonos®, Playbar®, and ARC® are registered trade-
marks of Sonos, Inc.

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Next Level UM-1 Bracket
Thank you for purchasing the UM-1 mounting bracket. Please read the di-
rections thoroughly and plan how the mount would be best installed for its
intended use. Failure to do so may result in Damage, Personal Injury, or
voiding the warranty. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all compo-
nents are properly installed. Next Level Acoustics is not responsible for any
damage or injury resulting from improper mounting or use of the UM-1
bracket.
These instructions are only a guide and the installer is responsible for the
correct and secure mounting of all associated products. Please follow all
manufactures instructions for any product being installed with the UM-1
bracket. Please note: Each Setup will be different and these directions may
not account for every situation. The person installing the bracket should have
experience mounting load bearing assemblies. For any questions or con-
cerns, please contact technical support at Next Level Acoustics at 617-237-
2875 or [email protected].
CAUTION: The UM-1 is intended for use only
with the maximum weights denoted below. Use
with heavier than the maximum weight indicated
may result in instability causing possible serious
injury or damage. Review all relevant manuals to
ensure that the setup can handle the load.
 12-15 lbs. when mounting above the TV using the stock TV stand
(max weight varies depending upon how wide the stock TV base
is)
 12-20 lbs. when mounting above the TV in conjunction with a TV
mount
 30 lbs. when mounting below the TV in conjunction with a TV
mount
DISCLAIMER: Maximum weight measures are only
guidelines and ARE NOT absolute! Use precaution
when mounting.
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Specifications
 Shipping Dimensions: 22” x 4” x 4”
 Shipping Weight: 4 lbs.
 Bracket Weight: 3 lbs.
Parts Included
 (1) UM-1 Left and Right Bracket Assemblies (Sandwich, Vertical,
Depth)
Hardware Included
 (4) #10 Nuts and (4) 1/4” Nut
 (4) #10 Bolts and (4) 1/4” Bolts
 (4) #10 5/8” Screws and washers (mounting to Elite and Fusion
products)
No Longer Included (For mounting the Playbar directly)
 (4) Steel Phillips Flat Head Screw (82 Degree Countersink Angle,
10-24 Thread Size, 3/4" Long)
PLEASE READ: May require spacers between the UM-1 and TV
mount, when using lower profile mounts (sub 2.5″from wall to back of
the display) due to the increased depth adjustment capabilities of this
bracket system
Mount Uses
 The UM-1 is designed and tested to mount a Fusion Series Soundbar, or
Elite Closed Back Enclosure below the TV when using a TV mount within
weight guidelines
 The UM-1 is designed and tested to mount a Sonos® Playbar® Wall Mount
Kit and SONOS® Playbar above or below the TV when using either the TV
stand, or in conjunction with a TV mount within weight guidelines. Sup-
ports 300mm, 400mm and 500mm TV VESA spacing
 Mounting the SONOS® ARC® directly to the TV when using the UM1-A
adapter bracket
 The UM-1 may be used to mount a third-party Center Speaker or Soundbar
above or below the TV depending upon the mounting mechanism. Please
note, Next Level Acoustics makes no guarantee that the UM-1 bracket will
work with un-tested third-party products. All weight guidelines must be
followed

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How to build the UM-1 Bracket System
 Assemble the UM-1 following the Figure 1 Bracket Setup diagram
below using the provided parts and hardware
 Please note: There are left and right side parts to this assembly
(Vertical Support/Depth Support)
 Once assembled, the UM-1 bracket locations can be swapped to fit an
assortment of required installations
Height Adjust-
ments
 Height Adjustment is
achieved by removing the
#10 Bolts as needed and
sliding the Vertical Support
up and down on the Sand-
wich Support. For the sturdi-
est setup keep the #10 Bolts
as far away from each other
as possible
 The Depth Support can be
adjusted by loosening the
1/4" Nuts with a 7/16”
wrench. The Depth Support
can also be swapped around
to achieve additional depth
adjustment, see Figure 2 and
Figure 2a for more details
Figure 1 Bracket Setup
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Depth Adjustments
 Choose the proper depth adjustment permutation to perfectly line up the
Center Speaker, Soundbar, or Enclosure with the top or bottom edge of
the TV
**You can also swap the Depth Supports to the other
side of the bracket to achieve different anchor points**
Forward adjustment when the Depth Support
has clearance to move past 0
Figure 2
Figure 2a

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Tilt Adjustments
 Choose the proper tilt adjustment angle to perfectly line up the Center
Speaker, Soundbar, or Enclosure with the top or bottom edge of the TV
Mounting Basic Recommendations
 Elite Series (Closed Back) Below the TV—Secure to the UM-1
Bracket Depth Support using two per bracket #10 5/8” long screws
and associated washers per bracket (included)
 Fusion Series Soundbars Below the TV—Drill a pilot hole and se-
cure to the UM-1 bracket Depth Support using two #10 5/8” long
screws and associated washers per bracket (included)
 SONOS® Playbar mounted above or below the TV using the
SONOS® Playbar Wall
Mount Kit—Secure the
SONOS® Playbar Wall
Mount Kit bracket to the UM
-1 using (4), two on the top
and two on the bottom, #10
3/4” flat head 10-24 machine
screws with applicable wash-
ers and nuts (not included).
Depth Supports must be
mounted to the Sandwich
Support in the outside posi-
tion (page 9) in order work
at 300mm, 400mm and
500mm TV VESA spacing
 SONOS® ARC (page 10)
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Attaching to the TV
When using the TV manufacturers stand
 Determine the optimal bracket placement and line the Sandwich sup-
port’s oval holes with the threaded holes on the back of your TV. Se-
cure the Sandwich Support to the back of the TV using the TV manu-
facturers recommended hardware
 If your TV has bump outs, spacers
may be needed. (Spacers are not
included)
When mounting the TV to the wall
 Mount the Sandwich Support be-
tween the TV Mount and the TV.
Make sure all 4 screws go through
the Sandwich Support and anchor
snugly into the threaded holes on the
back of the TV. Spacers may be
needed if the Sandwich Support in-
terferes with the TV Mount. For
most dual hanger style TV brackets
spacers will not be needed
 If your TV has bump outs, spacers
may be needed. (Spacers are not
included)
** Before mounting, consult
your TV’s owner manual / TV
mount’s manual and follow
all safety precautions.

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Mounting above the TV example
Mounting below the TV example
Brackets can be swapped
Brackets can be swapped
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Mounting your SONOS® ARC using the
UM1-A adapter bracket
 Supports 300mm to 600mm VESA patterns
 Mount the L/R sides of the UM-1 bracket to the back of the TV fol-
lowing steps on page 8
 For 600mm spacing, swap the UM-1 Sandwich brackets so that the
attached Vertical brackets mount going towards the center of the
display. This will allow the UM1-A to reach the threaded insert on
the SONOS® ARC
 Please note: The UM-1 (sandwich, vertical, and depth supports)
and UM1-A adapter brackets may be flipped in various ways
providing additional adjustment options. The right placement will
depend upon your application
 Remove the single slot
depth support brack-
ets from the UM-1, but
make sure to keep the
carriage bolts and nylon
nuts
 Replace with the UM1-
A adapter bracket using
the 1/4” carriage bolts
and nylon nuts you re-
moved

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 Secure the UM1-A adapter
bracket to the back of the
SONOS® ARC by using the
provided hardware in this
recommended order: 18mm
M5 bolt, lock washer, flat
washer, fender washer and
then into the SONOS® ARC
using the hex key. We
strongly suggest two people
perform this action to ensure
that you do not drop the
SONOS® ARC while secur-
ing to the UM1-A
 Use the Height, Depth/Forward, and
Tilt adjustments to place the
SONOS® ARC in your desired loca-
tion and lock into place using the ny-
lon nuts (do not over tighten)
 When using a Tilt Mount—Use the Tilt adjustment feature to re-
level the SONOS® ARC so that the Atmos drivers fire up from a
level plane
Do not mount the SONOS® ARC above the TV
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Mounting SONOS® PLAYBAR using
PLAYBAR® Wall Mount Kit