Sonance Mariner 300 User manual

INTRODUCTION
You have purchased the finest weather-resistant speakers available.
Your new Mariner-Series speakers are carefully designed to give you years
of trouble-free listening. Unlike many "outdoor" speakers, Sonance Mariner
Series are designed to sound terrific indoors as well. Please take a few
minutes to read the complete instructions before you begin your wiring.
ASSEMBLY:
The Sonance Mariner 300, 200 and 100 speakers include a patent pending
multi-axis pivot bracket,which includes: two bracket knobs, one mounting
screw, one "banana" shape bracket, one gasket, and one base. Please see
Diagram 1 for assembly.
PLACEMENT:
The Sonance Mariner 300, 200 and 100 speakers are designed for those
areas around your home where placement of speakers in the wall or ceiling
is not practical, possible, or desirable. They are particularly well suited for
outdoor use,even in locations that are unprotected from the elements (e.g.,
on deck rails, patios, in gardens and pool areas). Other applications might
include indoor areas where a quality bookshelf speaker would be perfect
for music listening or home theater. The Mariner 300 and Mariner 200 are
video-shielded for use in close proximity to TV sets or computer monitors.
INDOOR PLACEMENT:
The Mariner-Series speakers are designed for outstanding performance
indoors or out. Indoor set up can be accomplished by setting the speakers
on a bookshelf or cabinet top, balancing them on a dedicated speaker
stand or by attaching them to a wall using the integrated bracket system.
Shelf mounting
Place the speakers on a shelf at ear level. For a seated listener this will be
about 40" from the floor.If the speakers must be setup higher or lower,con-
sider tilting them to focus the sound into the listening area. The distance
between the speakers will depend upon the layout of your music or home
theater system. As a rule, the distance between the left and right speakers
should be the same or slightly less than the distance from the speakers to
the listening area.
Wall mounting
The speakers should be located on the left and right in front of the listen-
er, at approximately ear level. The left-right distance between the speakers
should be the same or slightly less than the distance from the speakers to
the listening area.
If placement above ear level is desired (e.g., on the ceiling or high on the
wall), aim them toward the primary listening area. All Mariner-Series
models feature an integrated pivoting bracket that will allow it to be tilted
along two axis for a wide variety of placement options (Diagram 2 ).
OUTDOOR PLACEMENT:
All Mariner-Series speakers are highly water resistant. They will perform
exceptionally well for years even under adverse weather conditions.
WIRING:
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to connect speakers to any source (amplifier,
receiver) that is turned on. Check to be sure that the amplifier
designated to power the speakers is off before attempting connection.
Always use high grade (Sonance MediaLinQ) speaker wire.We recommend
18 GA wire for runs of less than 50 feet, 16 GA for runs of 50-100 feet, 14
GA for runs over 100 feet.
1. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the ends of the speaker wire that will be
connected to the speakers. The 5-way binding posts on the backs of the
speakers will accept up to 14 GA wire. You can connect the stripped wire
directly to the posts by inserting it through the small hole in the center of
the post then tightening the black and red nuts.As an alternative, you can
attach the wire to a banana plug which will plug directly into the 5-way
post.A third alternative is to solder a spade lug onto the end of each speak-
er wire and tighten the black and red nuts tightly to hold it in place. This
would be the most weather resistant option.
2. With your amplifier off, connect the positive (+), or red, terminal of your
amplifier to the positive (+) terminal of one speaker. Connect the negative
(-), or black, terminal of your amplifier to the negative (-) terminal of
the speaker.
3. Repeat step 2 with the other speaker, making sure the left and right
channel of your amplifier are connected to your left and right speaker,
respectively.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SONANCE MARINER 300/200/100
INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
1
33-1455 5.01
Diagram 1. Speaker Assembly
OPTIONAL MOUNTING: 4 point
(Always Use Stainless Steel Screws
for Optimum Weather Resistance)
WALL BOX MOUNTING: 2 point
(Always Use Stainless Steel Screws
for Optimum Weather Resistance)
WIRE SLOT
Diagram 2. Tilt and Rotation Adjustments

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MARINER-SERIES PAINTING HINTS:
All Mariner-Series models feature a tough polypropylene finish that may
be painted to color-match your surroundings. Use a weather-resistant out-
door paint and a spray gun. First remove the grille by carefully prying it
away from the baffle. The driver components must be protected from paint
when spraying, so create a template to insert into the baffle when painting
the speaker. Place the grille on a piece of cardboard and trace around the
outside of the grille. Cut just inside the line you drew on the cardboard and
place the "paint plug" inside the speaker baffle. Remove the "paint plug"
when you are through painting.
Sonance metal grilles may also be painted. Use very thin paint (5:1).It will
be easier to paint the grille while it is off the speaker. Avoid plugging up
the holes with excess paint. may occur.
MARINER SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
MARINER 300
Design Principle: Weather Resistant Ported Cabinet
Woofer: 5.25” (133mm) Magnetically shielded carbon
fiber cone with rubber surround
Tweeter: 3/4” (19mm) Magnetically shielded
aluminum dome
Frequency Response: 55Hz–20kHz ± 3dB
Efficiency: 90 dB 1w/1m
Power 5 to 80 watts
Impedance: 8Ωnominal. 5.5Ωminimum
Dimensions (WxHxD): 7-1/2" x 11" x 7.25"
(191 mm x 279 mm x 184 mm)
Finish: White or Black
Grille: Aluminum
MARINER 200
Design Principle: Weather Resistant Ported Cabinet
Woofer: 5.25” (133mm) Magnetically shielded
polypropylene cone with rubber surround
Tweeter: 3/4” (19mm) Cloth dome,magnetically shielded
Frequency Response: 60Hz–20kHz ± 3dB
Efficiency: 89 dB 1w/1m
Power 5 to 70 watts
Impedance: 8Ωnominal. 5.5Ωminimum
Dimensions (WxHxD): 7-1/2" x 11" x 7.25"
(191 mm x 279 mm x 184 mm)
Finish: White or Black
Grille: Aluminum
MARINER 100
Design Principle: Weather Resistant Ported Cabinet
Woofer: 5.25” (133mm) Polypropylene cone with
urethane surround
Tweeter: 5/8” (14mm) Polycarbonate dome
Frequency Response: 65Hz–20kHz ± 3dB
Efficiency: 88 dB 1w/1m
Power 5 to 60 watts
Impedance: 8Ωnominal. 5.5Ωminimum
Dimensions (WxHxD): 7-1/2" x 11" x 7.25"
(191 mm x 279 mm x 184 mm)
Finish: White or Black
Grille: Aluminum
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE
The Technical Assistance Department at Sonance is available at (800) 582-
0772 or [phone] to answer any questions concerning the operation
and installation of your volume controls between the hours of 9 AM and 5
PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
In the event that your unit should need repair or service, you may return
the unit to your authorized dealer or use the following guidelines:
1) Be prepared to state the model number and/or serial number, date of
purchase and dealer’s name and address when calling.
2) Contact Sonance directly at [phone] or [phone], or at
www.sonance.com
3) If you are returning the product directly to Sonance call us to obtain a
return authorization number before shipping. YOU MUST HAVE
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR UNIT!
4) The original packaging must be used. If the original packaging is not
available, replacements can be obtained from Sonance for a small fee.
5) Ship the product via United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or RPS.
Please do not use the U.S. Mail service.
6) Write the return authorization number on the outside of the box.
7) Ship to: Attn: Quality Assurance Department
Sonance
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
8) FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE REFUSED!
WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. ONLY)
If, within five (5) years from the date shown on the bill of sale, the unit
fails,due to a defect in workmanship or material,Sonance will,at its option
and at no charge, repair or replace the components of such unit which
prove to be defective. For this warranty to be effective, the bill of sale must
show that the unit was purchased from an "Authorized Sonance Dealer"
and must list the price paid. This warranty shall apply exclusively to the
original purchaser and shall not apply to units purchased for industrial or
commercial use.
Furthermore, this warranty shall not apply if:
1) Damage to the unit was caused by accident, abuse, or misuse;
2) The unit was opened,modified, or repaired by unauthorized personnel;
or
3) The unit was not used as outlined in the operating instructions.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise.
The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and specif-
ically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associated
equipment which may result for any reason from use with this product.
Sonance shall, in no event, be liable for incidental or consequential dam-
ages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.