Sonance LS87SAT User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SLS HIGHOUTPUT
LS87SAT SPEAKER
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SLS HIGHOUTPUT Speakers. When
properly installed, these speakers will provide you with years of
outdoor entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new
speakers, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin
installation.
Box Contents
SLS HIGHOUTPUT Satellite box contains:
(1) Satellite speaker
(2) Silicone filled wire nuts
Satellite Location Selection
The Sonance Landscape Series is designed to deliver a seamless,
evenly dispersed sound field in an ‘open air’ environment. An array
of multiple satellite speakers and subwoofers should be strategically
placed to minimize ‘hot spots’ and ‘nulls’ as you move around the
outdoor entertainment area. See Figure 1.
As a general guideline, (1) satellite will cover about 250
square feet of listening area
Select locations for the satellites that are as close as possible to the
same distance from the main listening area. When possible use high
and low locations to centralize the acoustic stage. See figure 2
Amplifier Power Planning
The maximum number of satellites and subwoofers that can be
used in a system will depend on the quantity of amplifier power
available.
Before beginning an installation use the chart below to calculate
the amplifier power your installation will require. Multiple
amplifiers may be required in large installations.
LS87SAT
SLS Satellite Speaker
Model qty. ch1 qty. ch2 x watts total ch1 total ch2
LS87SAT x 50
LS15SUB x 400
total
20%
head
room
TOTAL MINIMUM WATTAGE
Wattage Calculator
Amplifier Selection
Figure 1
Figure 2
For systems up to 500w per channel use the CROWN CDI 1000
For systems up to 800w per channel use the CROWN CDI 2000
For systems up to 1000w per channel use the CROWN CDI 4000

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IMPORTANT: Be sure not to let any stray ‘+’ and ‘–’
strands touch each other. Touching strands can cause a
short-circuit that could damage your amplifier.
Note: Confirm that you have connected speaker “+” to
amplifier “+” and speaker “–” to amplifier “–”.
7. After all the speakers connections are completed, connect the
wires to your amplifier. See Figure 4 for reference.
8. Turn your amplifier on and test the system with your favorite
music. If the speakers are operating properly, refill the wire
trench and enjoy your new speakers.
Twist
Wires
Together
Waterproof
Wire Nuts
From Speaker To Amplifier
Positive
+Negative
-
Figure 3
Satellite Installation
70 volt audio systems allow for speakers to be daisy chained
together. In a typical system with one zone of audio you simply run a
stereo or 4 conductor wire from the amplifier to the closest speaker.
Once you have designated your first speaker as either left or right,
continue alternating the wires between the left and right channels
creating a daisy chain of stereo satellites. The subwoofer can be
wired anywhere in the chain. See figure 4.
Note: Sonance strongly recommends the use of 14
gauge or larger direct burial grade wire.
Caution: The amplifier should not be connected to AC
power until all connections are completed. High power
70 volt amplifiers present a serious shock hazard. Do
not connect speaker wires to the amplifier until all other
connections are completed.
1. Once locations have been established, choose the appropriate
mounting accessories for the project. PLEASE NOTE: Always
use a #3 Phillips head screwdriver when fine tuning the height
adjustment screw.
• Forapplicationsonflatsurfaces,suchasthesideofabuilding
or structure, use the SM1 Round Surface Mount. See Instruction
Manual included with accessory for precise instructions
• For placement directly into the ground, use the GP19 PVC
Ground Post
• Forin-treemounting,usetheTSMJBTree/SurfaceMounting
Junction Box. See Instruction Manual included with accessory
for precise instructions.
2. Once the accessories have been mounted at the desired
locations, mount the satellites by threading the mounting shaft
into the corresponding opening of the accessory.
Note: Attention must be paid to the electrical leads to
avoid nicks and cuts that might short the system.
Wiring Diagram 70V
Crown CDi Series Amplifier
ExpandableConfiguration: 4 SATs to 1 SUB
LS87SATs & LS15SUB
Right LeftLeft Right
Left and Right
Figure 4
Note: The subwoofer can
be connected at any point
in the daisy chain.
3. Prepare individual leads to be connected to main leads.
4. Dig a 4” – 5” deep trench to run the speaker wires in.
5. Run the wire through the trench from your amplifier to the first
speaker location.
6. Connect the direct burial wire to each speaker wire, connections
should be made with either silicone filled wire connectors or
appropriate junction boxes. See figure 3.

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Specifications
LS87SAT
Tweeter: 1.0”(25.4mm)horn-loadedPEIdome
Woofer: 6.5” (165.1mm) polypropylene cone
with Santoprene® rubber surround
FrequencyResponse: 55Hz-20KHz±3dB
Power Required: 50 watts
MaxSPL: 110dB@1meter@70v/50watts
EnclosureMaterial: Non-corrosivesealedenclosure
ListeningArea: 60˚coverage,  
10’ to 50’ recommended
Speaker Input: 70 volts
Dimensions: 12.2”L x 8.0” Dia
(309.9mmx203.2mm)
Shipping Weight: 8.4 lbs (3.81 kg)
Santoprene is a registered trademark of Advanced Elastomer Systems.
8.027"
(203.88mm)
12.3"
.5” NPT National Pipe Thread
(312.76mm)
8.027"
(203.88mm)
12.3"
.5” NPT National Pipe Thread
(312.76mm)

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