Sonance MAG5.1R User manual

MAG5.1R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
03.15.19
MAG6R |MS8 SUB |MAG6R SUR

MAG5.1R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Important Safety Information
You should always follow these basic safety precautions when using
your Sonance MAG5.1R, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons:
1. Read and retain instructions: Read all the safety and
operating instructions before operating the amplifier, and
retain them for future reference.
2. Heed warnings: Adhere to all warnings and precautions listed
on the amplifier and in the operating instructions.
3. Follow instructions: Follow all operating instructions.
4. Water: Never use the amplifier next to water.
5. Carts and stands: The amplifier should
be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer. An
amplifier and cart combination should be
moved with care.
6. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THE POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
7. Ventilation: The Subwoofer should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the subwoofer should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or be placed in a built-in situation, such as a
book case or a cabinet, that may impede the flow of air over
the subwoofer.
8. Heat: Situate the amplifier away from heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other appliances (including external
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Grounding or polarization: Grounding or polarization are
precautions that should be taken so that these attributes are
not defeated.
10. Power-cord protection: Route power supply cords so that
they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them.
11. Cleaning: To clean the amplifier, use “canned air” or wipe the
amplifier with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents, as they may
damage the amplifier.
12. Non-use periods: Unplug the amplifier’s power cord from the
outlet when the amplifier will be left unused for a long period
of time.
13. Object entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
through the opening of the enclosure.
14. Moisture: Do not expose the amplifier to dripping or splashing.
Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the amplifier.
15. Damage requiring service: Have the amplifier serviced by a
qualified service personnel when:
• The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the amplifier.
• The amplifier has been exposed to rain.
• The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
• The amplifier has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the amplifier
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
17. Lifting: Improper lifting of the 28 lbs. MS8 SUB can cause
personal injury.
18. Power requirement: Do not connect the Subwoofer to the
accessory outlet of any other component. A minimum 15 amp
(20 amp preferred) grounded wall outlet is required.
WARNING: THE POWER (MAINS) PLUG SERVES AS THE
AMPLIFIER’S DISCONNECT DEVICE. THE DISCONNECT DEVICE
SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE DURING OPERATION.
TO ENSURE THAT THE DISCONNECT DEVICE (POWER PLUG)
IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE, THE USER SHALL NOT PLACE THE
AMPLIFIER IN A CONFINED AREA DURING OPERATION.
19. Storms: To prevent damage to components, unplug all
electronic equipment during thunderstorms.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MAG5.1R. When properly installed your
new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure.
Before Installation
Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placement in
column 1).
Perform an obstruction survey using a stud finder 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.
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.
Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, and run the
speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier location.
Installation
Sonance Speakers feature integral Roto-Lock® mounting system
for quick mounting directly into existing ceilings.
1. Strip 1/4” – 1/2” (6mm – 12mm) of insulation from each speaker
lead. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to
ensure that there are no stray strands.
NOTE: STRAY STRANDS THAT TOUCH EACH OTHER CAN CAUSE
A SHORT-CIRCUIT THAT CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH CEILINGS.
Home Theater Speaker Placement
MAG6R - Left, Center & Right Speakers (see Figure 1)
• Place the left, center and right speakers 1 – 2 feet (0.3m –
0.6m) in front of the video screen, 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m)
apart, with the center channel speaker as close to midway
between the left and right speakers as possible.
• The main listening position should be 4 – 10 feet (1.2m – 2m)
away from the speakers.
MAG6R SUR - Surround Speakers (see Figure 1)
• Locate the left and right surround speakers 2 – 6 feet (0.6m
–1.8m) behind the listening position. The speakers should be
6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart.
Subwoofer Placement
As with any speaker, your Sonance MS8 SUB’s performance will be
influenced by its placement in your listening room. However, since
our ears do not hear directional sound at deep bass frequencies, your
subwoofer’s placement is not as critical to its overall performance
as is the placement of your system’s other speakers. Therefore, your
subwoofer will deliver superior performance from a wide variety of
room locations.
The following guidelines — plus some experimentation — will help
you get the best performance possible from your subwoofer in your
home theater space. Placing the subwoofer as close as possible to
the same plane as your main (left and right) speakers will help your
subwoofer’s sound properly blend with the sound from your main
speakers, creating a solid, integrated soundstage that enhances the
impact of music and films.
We suggest starting with the subwoofer in line with your left and
right speakers, somewhere between either speaker and the side
wall (see Figure 2). Your subwoofer’s location relative to walls will
influence the amount of bass it produces — placing the subwoofer
next to a wall will increase bass output; placing it in a corner will
maximize its bass output. However, corner placement can increase
standing waves in the room (peaks and dips in bass response related
to the room’s dimensions) that can make the subwoofer’s bass
performance sound uneven at different listening locations.
Experiment with different subwoofer locations until you find one that
produces strong bass that sounds clear (without boominess) at the
seating locations while maintaining the sound’s impact.
Your local authorized Sonance dealer is an expert in audio/video
system planning and installation. We strongly recommend that you
work with your dealer to ensure that you get the best performance
possible from your subwoofer.
NOTE: THESE SUBWOOFERS CAN PRODUCE ENOUGH BASS
ENERGY TO CAUSE OBJECTS IN THE ROOM TO RATTLE OR
BUZZ DURING PASSAGES WITH VERY STRONG BASS. IF THIS
HAPPENS, TRY RELOCATING THE ITEMS. IF THAT FAILS TO STOP
THE RATTLING YOU MAY HAVE TO REMOVE THE ITEMS.
Box Contents
MAG5.1R box contains:
(3) MAG6R speakers
(2) MAG6R SUR speakers
(1) MS8 SUB subwoofer
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Figure 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
Figure 2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Subwoofer Placement
Figure 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
Figure 2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Subwoofer Placement

IMPORTANT: DO NOT CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER’S LINE
INPUTS AND SPEAKER INPUTS AT THE SAME TIME UNDER
ANY CONDITIONS.
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2. The speaker’s terminals are
spring-loaded. Push the top of
each terminal down to open the
connector and insert the exposed
wires into the holes in the
spring terminals.
The speaker’s positive spring
terminal is labeled with a red
dot; the negative spring terminal
is labeled with a black dot.
Doublecheck that you connected
amplifier “+” to speaker “+”
and amplifier “–” to speaker “–”.
3. Make sure all the Roto-Lock
toggle feet are retracted so that they
are tucked within the mounting
hole’s border. Insert the speaker
into the hole in the ceiling (Figure
3). The Roto-Lock system can
accommodate a ceiling material
thickness of 1-1/2” (38mm).
4. Tighten the screws on the front
of the speaker baffle. The Roto-
Lock toggle feet will automatically
rotate into position and begin
clamping the speaker (Figure 4).
When you notice resistance on
the screws the speaker has been
clamped successfully.
5. I M P O R T A N T : Always
use low torque settings; NEVER
over-tighten.
Figure 4: Tightening the RotoLock
Screws
Figure 6: Subwoofer Connection
Figure 5: Pivoting the MS6R Woofer
Figure 3: Inserting the Speaker Into
the Mounting Hole
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
Surround Sound
Processor/Receiver
AUDIO CABLE
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Figure 4: Tightening the RotoLock
Screws
Figure 6: Subwoofer Connection
Figure 5: Pivoting the MS6R Woofer
Figure 3: Inserting the Speaker Into
the Mounting Hole
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
Surround Sound
Processor/Receiver
AUDIO CABLE
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Figure 4: Tightening the RotoLock
Screws
Figure 6: Subwoofer Connection
Figure 5: Pivoting the MS6R Woofer
Figure 3: Inserting the Speaker Into
the Mounting Hole
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
Surround Sound
Processor/Receiver
AUDIO CABLE
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Figure 4: Tightening the RotoLock
Screws
Figure 6: Subwoofer Connection
Figure 5: Pivoting the MS6R Woofer
Figure 3: Inserting the Speaker Into
the Mounting Hole
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
Surround Sound
Processor/Receiver
AUDIO CABLE
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
NOTE: ADJUST THE TENSION OF THE ROTO-LOCK 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 micro-trim 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 trim should make contact with the wall all the
way around the speaker.
Speaker Adjustments
MAG6R – Left, Center and Right Channels
MS8 SUB - Connection
Your MS8 SUB will need both AC power and a standard subwoofer
cable with RCA connectors on both ends.
Follow the connection example in figure 6 below for connecting
the MS8 SUB directly to your A/V home theater receiver. You’re A/V
home theater receiver should have a LFE or SUB OUT connector,
the cable from your MS8 SUB should be connected here.
MS8 SUB - Crossover Control
The crossover control on the rear panel of the MS8 SUB (figure 7)
should normally be set to the 250Hz or FULL CLOCKWISE setting.
A/V home theater receivers have built in crossover filters for
subwoofer and satellite speakers. The settings for the crossovers
can be adjusted in the on screen menu for your A/V home theater
receiver. By setting the MS8 SUB in this way the correct crossover
filter will be applied in your A/V home theater receiver and not in
the subwoofer.
If you want to experiment with the crossover control on the rear
panel of the MS8 SUB the variable internal crossover operates
between 50Hz and 250Hz, with a crossover slope of 12dB/octave.
MS8 SUB - Phase Switch
The phase switch on the rear panel of the MS8 SUB (figure 7)
should generally be left in the 0 DEG settings.
When the subwoofer’s PHASE switch is in the 0 position, a positive
input voltage will cause the woofer cone to move out (towards the
room). When the PHASE switch is in the 180 position, a positive
input voltage will cause the woofer cone to move in (away from
the room).
There is no absolute correct setting for the PHASE switch.
Depending on the location of the subwoofer relative to your main
speakers and seating location, one of the settings will produce a
better match with the main speakers, improving bass impact, and
in some cases, improving overall bass level as well.
To determine the correct setting of the PHASE switch, listen to a
movie or music with significant impactful bass content with the
switch in each position, it may be helpful to sit in the normal
listening position while someone else changes the PHASE switch
between 0 and 180. Leave the switch in the position that produces
audibly louder bass with more impact.
The woofer and tweeter of the
MAG6R should be pivoted directly
towards the listening area. To pivot
the drivers apply light pressure to
the ring around the outside edge
of the woofer and tweeter, as
shown in Figure 5. Take care not
to touch or apply pressure to the
cone or dome itself.
MAG6R SUR – Surround Channels
The woofer of the MAG6R SUR
should be pivoted towards a wall
or window, away from the listeners to create a more spacious
surround presentation. To pivot the woofer apply light pressure to
the ring around the outside edge of the woofer, as shown in Figure 5.
Take care not to touch or apply pressure to the cone itself.

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MS8 SUB - Volume Control
The volume control on the rear panel of the MS8 SUB (figure 7)
should normally be set to the MAX or FULL CLOCKWISE setting.
A/V home theater receivers have built in settings for volume level
for subwoofer and satellite speakers. The settings for the volume
volume can be adjusted in the on screen menu for your A/V home
theater receiver. By setting the MS8 SUB in this way the correct
output level will be applied in your A/V home theater receiver and
not in the subwoofer.
Further adjustment of the subwoofers level can be made using the
built in Volume Control. When setting the subwoofer’s Volume
control by ear, try to find a volume setting where the bass sounds
balanced on both music and films. Listen to several different music
recordings and film soundtracks that contain strong bass passages
and try to find a setting for the Volume Control that doesn’t over-
emphasize the bass or make it sound weak.
MS8 SUB - Auto-On
The subwoofer is in the STANDBY mode whenever its power cord
is plugged-into a live AC outlet. When the subwoofer detects an
audio signal it will automatically turn ON (the rear-panel On/
Standby Indicator will illuminate Blue).
The subwoofer will continue to remain ON for approximately 15
minutes after no signal is detected on its input, then it will return to
STANDBY (the rear-panel On/Standby Indicator will illuminate Red).
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
1 Power Status
2 Line Input
3 Volume Control
4 Crossover Conrol
5 Phase Switch
6 Power In
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4
5
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Figure 7: Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections

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MAG5.1R SPECIFICATIONS
MAG6R SPEAKERS
Tweeter:
Woofer:
Frequency Response:
Imedance:
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Grille:
Dimensions (Dia.xD):
Cut-Out Diameter:
Weight:
MAG6 SUR SPEAKERS
Tweeter:
Woofer:
Frequency Response:
Imedance:
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Grille:
Dimensions (Dia.xD):
Cut-Out Diameter:
Weight:
MS8 SUB
Woofer:
Frequency Response:
Amplifier:
Crossover Frequency:
Inputs:
Grille Material:
Cabinet Finish:
Adjustments:
Dimensions (LxWxH):
Weight:
1” (25mm) silk dome, Ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
6 1/2” (165mm) glass fiber cone,
rubber surround, pivoting
45Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 125 watts maximum
89dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
9 3/4” x 4 3/4” (248mm x 121mm)
8 1/4” (210mm)
3.7 lbs (1.7kg) each
Two 1” (25mm) silk dome, Ferrofluid-cooled,
in acoustic back chamber
6 1/2” (165mm) glass fiber cone,
rubber surround, pivoting
45Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 125 watts maximum
89dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
9 3/4” x 4 3/4” (248mm x 121mm)
8 1/4” (210mm)
3.6 lbs (1.6kg) each
8” (203mm) Polypropylene cone with a rubber surround
30Hz - 250 Hz ±3dB
100 Watts
50Hz ~ 250Hz (adjustable), 12dB/octave
Line-level LFE input
Black cloth
Textured vinyl
Level, Crossover and Phase
13 3/8” x 11 3/16” x 15 1/8”
28 lbs (12.7 kg)

LIMITED THREE (3) YEAR WARRANTY
Sonance warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sonance-brand product (“MAG5.1R”), when purchased from an authorized
Sonance Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective workmanship and materials for the period stated below, except for the grille,
which is warranted for five (5) years. Sonance will at its option and expense either repair the defect or replace the Product with a new or
remanufactured Product or a reasonable equivalent.
EXCLUSIONS
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF, AND EXCLUSIVE OF, ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SONANCE.
ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR USE, AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
No one is authorized to make or modify any warranties on behalf of Sonance. The warranty stated above is the sole and exclusive remedy
and Sonance’s performance shall constitute full and final satisfaction of all obligations, liabilities and claims with respect to the Product.
IN ANY EVENT, SONANCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, ECONOMIC, PROPERTY,
BODILY INJURY, OR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE PRODUCT, ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY
OR OTHERWISE.
This warranty statement gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow
the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations of remedies, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply. If your state does not
allow disclaimer of implied warranties, the duration of such implied warranties is limited to period of Sonance’s express warranty.
Your Product Model and Description: MAG5.1R
Warranty Period for this Product: Three (3) years from the date on the original sales receipt or invoice or other satisfactory proof of purchase.
Additional Limitations and Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: The warranty described above is non-transferable, applies only to the initial
installation of the Product, does not include installation of any repaired or replaced Product, does not include damage to allied or associated
equipment which may result for any reason from use with this Product, and does not include labor or parts caused by accident, disaster,
negligence, improper installation, misuse (e.g. overdriving the amplifier or speaker, excessive heat, cold or humidity), or from service or
repair which has not been authorized by Sonance.
Obtaining Authorized Service: To qualify for the warranty, you must contact your authorized Sonance Dealer/Installer or call Sonance
Customer Service at [phone] within the warranty period, must obtain a return merchandise number (RMA), and must deliver the
Product to Sonance shipping prepaid during the warranty period, together with the original sales receipt, or invoice or other satisfactory
proof of purchase.
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