Sonance ORIGINAL SERIES User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Original Series Single Stereo
Technology (SST) speakers. When properly installed, these speakers will
give you many years of entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of
your new speakers, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin
installation.
This manual covers the 831R SST model.
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that these speak-
ers be installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.
See
Installation (page 2) for complete information about the FastMount
tabs.
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Your Sonance Original Series SST speaker includes the following:
• (1) Sonance Original Series SST Speaker
• (1) Paintable Grille
• (1) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
Speaker Placement
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Sonance Original Series SST speakers are ideal for use in hallways, bath-
rooms, closets, or in any location where listeners will be moving around
and a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical.
The location of the speaker should be determined by considering the pri-
mary listening location as well as aesthetic values. Because a single
Original Series SST speaker reproduces both stereo channels from a sin-
gle location, they will deliver outstanding performance from an extreme-
ly wide variety of mounting locations.
For optimum results, contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
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Sonance Original Series speakers have very smooth and predictable off-
axis response, increasing placement options while providing excellent
coverage in distributed audio systems. The chart below shows how far
apart the speakers can be placed while still providing good coverage. The
distances are based on ear heights of 62” (157cm) for standing listeners
and 40” (102) for seated listeners.
Wire Gauge
Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make speakers sound
less dynamic and reduce definition of the bass frequencies. In
extreme cases, it can even attenuate high frequencies. Also,
amplifier power is wasted in wire with extra resistance, reducing
your system’s maximum output level.
To prevent degrading sound quality, the total wire resistance
should be less than 10% of the speaker’s impedance. This means
that for an 8-ohm speaker, the total resistance of the wire should
be less than 0.8 ohms.
Refer to the following table when selecting the proper wire gauge
for your system:
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
All Sonance speakers are designed to be relatively insensitive to
variations in enclosure volume. To achieve the ultimate perfor-
mance from your speakers, a section of the ceiling bay can be
sectioned-off to form a back box. Building such an enclosure will
create a dramatic improvement in your speaker’s bass perfor-
mance and power handling.
Ideal back box volume requ rements:
Original Series 831R SST 2.0 ft3 (.055 m3)
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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
ORIGINAL SERIES SINGLE STEREO
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You can reduce sound transmission to adjacent rooms and fur-
ther improve speaker performance by inserting a sheet of
unfaced fiberglass insulation over the back of the speaker. To
reduce noise produced by unsupported drywall, install fiberglass
insulation in the ceiling bays adjacent to the speaker location.
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For installations where it is not possible to section-off the ceiling
bay to form a back box (such as when you are retrofitting the
speakers into an existing ceiling), you can effectively reduce
sound transmission into adjacent rooms by fitting the speakers
with Large Round and Square Retrofit Enclosures (part # 92243).
This enclosure will noticeably reduce sound “spillover” from the
rears of the speakers into adjacent rooms and spaces.
Installing the Speakers
For more information about flangeless installation contact your
Authorized Sonance Dealer or visit www.sonance.com.
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For installations in new construction, Sonance recommends using
a Flex bracket (part# 92247) to reserve a location for the speak-
er. The Flex bracket is nailed or screwed to the studs and serves
as a guide for the drywaller so that the speaker hole will be in
the desired location once the drywall is installed.
Flex brackets are compatible with the RotoLock™ mounting sys-
tem.
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1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placement
on page 1).
2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no
studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts or air returns that will
interfere with the speaker.
3. The cutout for Original Series SST speaker is 101
/8” (257mm).
There also must be at least 6” (152mm) depth within the ceil-
ing cavity for the speaker.
4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to
be located and pencil an outline on the ceiling.
• 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.
5. Cut the hole using a drywall saw, and run the speaker wires.
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Sonance Original Series SST speakers feature exclusive
FastMount™ tabs and an integral RotoLock® mounting system for
quick mounting directly into existing ceilings and walls.
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1. Remove the paint plug from the speaker. Connect the speaker
wire to the terminals on the speaker. Double-check that you
connected amplifier + to speaker + and amplifier – to speak-
er –.
2. Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise
position so that they are tucked within the mounting hole’s
border. Insert the speaker into the hole in the ceiling. The
RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum ceiling mater-
ial thickness of 1¼” (32mm).
• The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from falling out
of the mounting hole, allowing the installer to let go of the
speaker to pick-up tools or other items (see
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3. Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle. The
RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and
begin clamping the speaker (see
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• When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker has
been clamped successfully.
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4. Attach the grille after the speaker has been installed. Insert
about half of the grille into the groove at the edge of the
speaker. Gently fit the remaining half of the grille by working
around the speaker, fitting the grille into the groove as you go.
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Painting The Speakers and Grilles
You can paint the speakers and grilles before installing them,
which will eliminate the “paint scar” if the speaker ever needs to
be removed for service. You can also paint the speakers after
installation, but before the grilles are attached. Original Series
SST speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic ‘paint
plug’. Use the paint plug to protect the speaker drivers while the
flange is being painted along with the wall.
Sonance suggests always painting the grille separately from the
speaker. Before painting, carefully remove the under-grille cloth.
It is held in place with a light tacking glue that makes it easy to
remove.
Spray the grilles with thinned paint (5 parts thinner to 1 part
paint), being careful not to plug the holes. Too heavy a coat of
paint on the grille will adversely affect the sound of the speaker.
Once the grilles and flange are painted and dry, replace the
under-grille cloth, remove the paint plug from the speaker flange
and install the grille.
ORIGINAL SERIES SINGLE STEREO TECHNOLOGY SPEAKERS
Figure 1: Original Series SST Installation

Adjusting the
Speakers
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Original Series SST speak-
ers have a pivoting woofer
assembly. These pivoting
drivers allow you to direct
sound toward or away
from the listening area,
depending on the require-
ments of the installation.
To pivot the woofer:
Apply pressure on the
outer edge of the Sonic
Eye support bracket, as shown in
Fiure 2 . Do not touch or apply
pressure to the woofer cone.
Specifications
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Tweeter: Two ¾" (19mm) Silk domes, Ferrofluid cooled
Midrange: Two 3" (76mm) Polypropylene cones, rubber
surrounds
Woofer: 8" (203mm) Polypropylene cone, dual voice
coil, rubber surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 45 z – 20k z ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power andling: 5 Watts minimum; 100 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 89dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated Aluminum
Adjustments: None
Dimensions (Dia. x D): 119/16" x 57/8" (294mm x 149mm)
Cutout Diameter: 101/8" (257mm)
Shipping Weight: 8 lbs. (3.6kg) each
Technical Assistance and Service
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If your speakers should need repair or service, contact your
Sonance Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following proce-
dure:
1. Prior to calling, note the product’s model number, serial num-
ber, purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer
where you purchased the product.
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above
number(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing.
If applicable, they will issue a Return Authorization Number.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST AVE PRIOR AUT ORIZATION TO
RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO SONANCE!
3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack
the unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can
obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge.
Note: it is best if you place the box into an additional outer
“overcarton” before shipment to minimize a chance of theft in
shipment. Please include a copy of the original bill of sale
inside the package.
4. Contact a package delivery service such as United Parcel
Service or Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect)
shipping. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service.
IMPORTANT: Freight collect shipments will be refused.
5. Write the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the
shipping carton.
6. Ship the packaged unit to:
Qual ty Assurance Department
Sonance
212 Aven da Fabr cante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
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Figure 2: Pivoting the Woofer
ORIGINAL SERIES SINGLE STEREO TECHNOLOGY SPEAKERS

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