Sonance SB46-55 User manual

SONANCE SOUNDBARS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Soundbar. When properly
installed, your new Soundbar will give you years of entertainment
pleasure. The Sonance Soundbar is a high performance Left,
Center, & Right 3-way speaker system housed in a sealed
aircraft grade aluminum enclosure. Sonance Soundbar models
are designed to meet the design and width of modern at panel
televisions. Your Soundbar is intended to match the following size
television displays: SB46-55 for displays 55” diagonal; SB46-65 for
displays 65” diagonal; SB46-75 for displays 75” diagonal; SB46-85
for displays 85” diagonal. Sonance Adjustable Width Soundbars
are designed to slide wider or narrower to match medium or large
TV displays as follows: SB46L for displays 70” to 80” diagonal;
SB46M for displays 50” to 65” diagonal.
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Soundbar
Display Attachment Rails
Flat Soundbar
Connectors
Recessed Soundbar
Connectors
Key Hole Wall Mount Template
Key Hole
Wall Mounts
Display Spacers
Black Opaque Strips
(Included with adjustable
width soundbars only)
Before any installation carefully plan where wiring will pass through
walls. Perform an obstruction survey using a stud nder to be
certain there are no studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts, pocket
doors or air returns in the wall cavity. If you are unsure about
obstructions, drill a small hole near where the Soundbar wire
terminals will be located and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole
to feel around for possible obstructions.
Wall Mount Installations
Soundbar Models:
SB46-55 | SB46-65 | SB46-75 | SB46-85
Adjustable Width Models:
SB46 M | SB46 L
Box Contents
(1) Soundbar
(2) Flat soundbar connectors
(2) Display attachment rails
(2) Recessed soundbar connectors
(1) Key hole wall mount template
(2) Key hole wall mounts
(2) Display spacers
(2) Black opaque strips
Hardware Pack Contents
A. (4) M8 10mm screws for display attachment rails
B. (4) M8 14mm screws for at Soundbar connector
C. (4) M8 23mm short screws for recessed Soundbar
connector
D. (4) M8 38mm long screws for recessed Soundbar
connector
E. (4) M6 25mm screws
F. (4) M8 25mm screws
G. (8) M8 nuts
H. (8) M6 washers
I. (8) M8 washers
J. (4) Rubber feet
IMPORTANT: VERIFY THE WALL MOUNT WILL SUPPORT THE COMBINED
WEIGHT OF THE DISPLAY AND SOUNDBAR.
• SB46-55
Weighs 24 lbs (10.9kg) installed, suitable for 55” displays.
• SB46-65
Weighs 25 lbs (11.3kg) installed. Suitable for 65” displays.
• SB46-75
Weighs 30 lbs (13.6kg) installed. Suitable for 75” displays.
• SB46-85
Weighs 31 lbs (14.1kg) installed. Suitable for 85” displays.
• SB46 M
Weighs 24 lbs (10.88kg) installed. Suitable for displays 50” to 65”
(1270mm to 1651mm).
• SB46 L
Weighs 29 lbs (13.15kg) installed. Suitable for displays 70” to 80”
(1778mm to 2032mm).
NOTE: CAREFULLY FOLLOW INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS FOR THE THIRD
PARTY DISPLAY WALL MOUNT.
A. B. C.
D. E. F.
G. H. I. J.

Soundbar Connectors for Wall Mount
Brackets
Choose and attach the correct soundbar connector to the
display attachment rails for your desired depth. The at soundbar
connector will align with 2 5/8” (65mm) deep displays. The
recessed soundbar connector will align with displays from 1 7/32” -
2 3/32” (31.74 - 53mm) deep.
Attaching the Soundbar Connector
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Option 1:
Flat Soundbar Connector
Option 2:
Recessed Soundbar Connector
Option 1: Flat Soundbar Connector
Option 3:
Table Top Installation
Option 4:
Key Hole Wall Mount
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Placement and Options Overview
Sonance Soundbars are designed to attach directly to most at
panel display wall mounts using VESA mounting points with the
included attachment rails, connectors, and hardware.
• Installation Option 1
Mounting to TV display mount using FLAT soundbar connector.
The at soundbar connector will align with displays 2 5/8”
(65mm) deep.
• Installation Option 2
Mounting to TV display mount using RECESSED soundbar
connector. The recessed soundbar connector will align with
displays from 1 7/32” - 2 3/32” (31.74mm - 53mm) deep.
• Installation Option 3
Table top installation. Soundbars can additionally be cabinet
or table top mounted using the rubber feet included in your
box contents.
• Installation Option 4
Key hole wall mounting is an alternative option accomplished
by using the key hole wall mounts combined with the wall
mount template.
Option 1:
Flat Soundbar Connector
Option 2:
Recessed Soundbar Connector
Run three sets of speaker wires: Left channel, Center channel,
Right channel as well as the necessary video cable from the
amplier to the display location. Whenever possible leave extra
wire to make it easy to connect the wire to the Soundbar spring
terminals prior to hanging the display. Extra wire can then be
pushed back into the wall.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING SPEAKER
AND ELECTRICAL WIRES THROUGH WALLS.
NOTE: FOR INSTALLATION OPTIONS 3 AND 4, BEGIN ON PAGE 6.
Option 1 - Flat Soundbar Connector
The at soundbar connector will align with 2 5/8” (65mm) displays.
Use the A. screws to connect to the display attachment rails.

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Display Spacers
Included with your soundbar are two 8mm thick wood display
spacers. The spacers allow the front surface of the display to be
in line with the at surface on the top edge of the soundbar. When
using the spacers carefully place the display on top of the spacers.
This will require two people. Be careful not to scratch the display.
spacers do not go under the soundbar.
Option 2 - Recessed Soundbar Connector
The recessed Soundbar connector will align with displays from 1
7/32” (31.74mm) to 2 3/32” (53mm) deep displays. Various depths
can be accomplished by using C. or D. screws accompanied by I.
washers and G. nuts. Use the A. screws to attached the connector
to the display attachment rails.
A
Option 2 - Recessed Soundbar Connector
Multiple Depth Options Using Nuts and Washers
Variable Depths for Various Display Thicknesses
G
C or D Display Spacer
I
NOTE: IF THE SPACERS ARE NOT USED, THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE
DISPLAY WILL BE IN LINE WITH THE FRONT RADIUS OF THE SOUNDBAR
GRILLE. THIS IS DEPENDENT ON THE DISPLAY THICKNESS AND
INSTALLATION PREFERENCE.

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Assembling and Connecting the
Attachment Rails
Carefully place the display face down on a soft at surface. This will
require two people. Place the Soundbar face down and position it
as close to the display as possible.
Position the soundbar display attachment rails on the back of the
display mounting points. Place the display mount arms on top
of the display attachment rails. The bottom end of the display
attachment rails should be ush with the bottom of your display.
Make sure that the screw inserts on the display and attachment
rails are aligned.
Secure the wall bracket and attachment rails to the display using
spacers and screws supplied with the wall mount or E. and F.
screws with H. and I. washers (depending on the size of the
display’s threaded Inserts. E. and H. are M6; F. and I. are M8).
Hardware will vary. It is recommended to keep spacers and
hardware provided with display or display mount. Refer to your
display manual for the proper torque to be applied to the screws.
Position the soundbar as close to display as possible. Firmly fasten
B. screws with I. washers to connect soundbar to the soundbar
connectors.
B
I
B
I
E/F
H/I
Option 1: Flat Soundbar Connector
Option 2: Recesses Soundbar Connector
Option 1:
Flat Soundbar Connector
Option 2:
Recessed Soundbar Connector
Option 1: Flat Soundbar Connector
Display mount
arms
Display mount
arms
Display
attachment
rails
Display
attachment
rails

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Adjusting Width Models Only
Included with your soundbar is a pair of black textured opaque
strips (included with Adjustable Width Soundbar models only:
SB46 L and SB46 M). These are used to cover the remaining open
area where the lock screw slides through. In some conditions light
may pass through this area into the grille. Peel o the adhesive
backing and place the strip over the open area and cut to size.
The radius side ts against the lock screw.
Wiring The Soundbar (All Models)
We suggest leaving extra wire length to make it easy to connect the
wire to the Soundbar spring terminals prior to mounting the display.
The extra wire can then be pushed back into the wall.
1. Strip 1/4” – 1/2” (6 – 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.
Opaque Strip
Adjusting Grille Width
3. The Sonance Soundbar’s six 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 terminals are labeled with a red
dot; the negative spring terminals are labeled with a black dot.
Double-check that you connected amplier “+” to speaker “+”
and amplier “–” to speaker “–”on all three channels.
Stereo Wiring
If you are using a 2 channel amp or stereo receiver only hook up
the left and right channels of soundbar. Connect AC power and
video cable to display.
NOTE: FOR ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SOUNDBAR MODELS ONLY:
SB46 L |SB46 M
Be sure to complete this step prior to attaching the display and
soundbar to wall mount bracket. Adjust the side grilles of the
soundbar to achieve perfect symmetry with the display. Loosen the
rear lock screw on each side grille and slide the grille out to match
the width of the display. No tool required. Once the width is set
tighten the lock screws nger tight.
NOTE: STRAY STRANDS THAT TOUCH EACH OTHER CAN CAUSE A
SHORT-CIRCUIT THAT CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
2. Bend the speaker wires into an L. for easy connections to the
spring terminals.

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Option 3 - Key Hole Wall Mount
Sonance Soundbars can be mounted directly to the wall surface.
Choose the soundbar location and identify the studs in the wall with
a stud nder. Use a level and the supplied cardboard key hole wall
mount template to mark the locations on the wall where the screws
should be located. Temporarily tape the template to the wall once it
is level and mark the holes with a pencil. Make sure the template is
perfectly aligned with the display location then pre drill the pilot-hole
locations. The 400mm mounting points correspond to the spacing
of 16” on center studs.
Option 4 - Cabinet or Table Top Installation
Sonance Soundbars can be mounted in a cabinet or placed on a
table top using the included four rubber feet. Remove the adhesive
backing and place the rubber feet on the outer corners on the
bottom of the soundbar. When using the soundbar in a cabinet
make sure the soundbar is placed forward near the cabinet front
edge, not in the rear of the cabinet. This will ensure best
audio quality.
Place soundbar face down on a soft surface. Attach the two
supplied key hole wall mounts to the back of the soundbar using
the supplied A. screws. You can use any of the mounting points on
the back of the soundbar.
To hang key hole wall mount use only #10 - #12 pan head or at
head screws (not supplied). The screws must be rmly attached to
the studs to support the weight of the soundbar. Align the screw
heads into the large round portion of the key hole and gently slide
into place.
If attaching directly to drywall, we recommend self drilling drywall
anchors that can easily accommodate the weight of the soundbars.
Also highly recommended are the Toggler® high-performance
heavy duty toggle bolts. Rubber feet can be added to the left and
right rear top and bottom edges of the soundbar to rest against
the wall.
400mm
600mm
300mm
400mm
SB46 M VESA Standard Attachment Points
SB46 L VESA Standard Attachment Points
SB46-55 and SB46-65 Standard Attachment Points
SB46-75 and SB46-85 Standard Attachment Points
Rubber Feet on Rear Corners
400mm
300mm
600mm
400mm
NOTE: PUTTING SCREWS DIRECTLY INTO THE DRYWALL WILL NOT
SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE SOUNDBAR.

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Calibrating The Soundbar
Soundbar installation is now complete and ready for audio system
calibration. Using a subwoofer is recommended. The subwoofer
crossover frequency should be set to 100Hz. We recommend the
Sonance VPSUB with a Sonance DSP 2-150 MKII amplier or a
Sonance Impact cabinet subwoofer. The Sonance VP46R SST/
SUR, VP66R SST/SUR, and VP86 SST/SUR are perfect surround
speakers to pair with the soundbar.
Use test tones in the surround processor to verify Left/Center/Right
channels have been properly connected and to set levels.
Your soundbar will sound great out of the box, however, as with any
high performance loudspeaker, a 40 hour play period will “break in”
the drivers and enhance the overall listening experience. This only
needs to be done once.
Adjustable Width Soundbars
SB46 M
Height: 5 9/32” (134mm)
Depth: 2 9/16” (65mm)
Adjustable Width: 43 7/8” to 59 5/8” (1114mm to 1514mm)
Display Size Range: 50” to 65” diagonal (127cm to 165cm)
SB46 L
Height: 5 9/32” (134mm)
Depth: 2 9/16” (65mm)
Adjustable Width: 61 1/2” to 77 5/16” (1562mm to 1964mm)
Display Size Range: 70” to 80” diagonal (178cm to 203cm)
Height
Adjustable Width
Depth
Height
Width
Depth
Mounting The Display
Carefully mount the display and Soundbar to the third party TV wall
mount. This will require two people. When lifting be careful not to
place too much pressure on, or twist, the Soundbar. This could
bend the attachment rails.
NOTE: WHEN LIFTING THE DISPLAY AND SOUNDBAR TOGETHER
BE CAREFUL NOT TO PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE
SOUNDBAR ALONE.
Dimensions
Soundbars
SB46-55
Height: 5 9/32” (134mm)
Depth: 2 9/16” (65mm)
Width: 48 5/16” (1227mm)
SB46-75
Height: 5 9/32” (134mm)
Depth: 2 9/16” (65mm)
Width: 66” (1676mm)
SB46-65
Height: 5 9/32” (134mm)
Depth: 2 9/16” (65mm)
Width: 56 15/16” (1445mm)
SB46-85
Height: 5 9/32” (134mm)
Depth: 2 9/16” (65mm)
Width: 75 1/4” (1911mm)

LIMITED WARRANTY
Sonance warrants to the rst end-user purchaser that this Sonance-brand product (“Product”), when purchased from an authorized
Sonance Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective workmanship and materials for ve (5) years, except for the grille, which is warranted
for one (1) year. 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 nal 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 specic 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: Sonance SB46 L | SB46 M | SB46-55 | SB46-65 | SB46-75 | SB46-85 Soundbars
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 amplier or speaker, excessive heat or cold or humidity, outdoor installation),
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], 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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