Sonance Visual Performance Round User manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL
VISUAL PERFORMANCE®
ROUND SPEAKERS
AND SQUARE ADAPTERS
Box Contents
Visual Performance in-ceiling speaker box contains (2) Visual
Performance speakers, (2) paintable grilles and (2) mounting cut-
out templates.
NOTE: SST/SUR speaker box content will contain (1) Visual
Performance speaker, (1) paintable grille and (1) mounting
cut-out template.
Speaker Placement
Stereo Speaker Placement (2-Channel System)
• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 - 10 feet
(1.8m – 3m) apart,withthemainlisteningpositionascloseto
midwaybetweenthespeakersaspossible.
• In most cases pivoting the woofer and/or midrange/tweeter
assembly of each speaker directly towards the main listening
positionwillhelpmaximizethestereosoundstage.
UsetheLeftandRightspeakerplacementinFigures 2 and 3, on the
left side of image, as a guide.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance®Round
Speakers.Whenproperlyinstalledyournewspeakerswillgiveyou
yearsofentertainmentpleasure.
Home Theater Speaker Placement
Left,Center&RightSpeakers(see Figure 2)
• Placetheleft,centerandrightspeakers1–2feet(0.3m–0.6m)
infrontofthevideoscreen,6–10feet(1.8m–3m)apart,withthe
centerchannelspeakerasclose tomidwaybetweentheleft and
rightspeakersaspossible.
• Themainlisteningpositionshouldbe4–10feet(1.2m–2m)away
fromthespeakers.
SurroundSpeakers—5.1-ChannelSystem(see Figure 2)
• Locate the left and right surround speakers 2 – 6 feet (0.6m
–1.8m)behindthelisteningposition.Thespeakersshouldbe6–
10feet(1.8m–3m)apart.
SurroundSpeakers—7.1-ChannelSystem (see Figure 3)
• Left & Right Surround Speakers:Placetheleftandrightsurround
speakersdirectlytothesidesofthelisteningposition,6–10feet
(1.8m – 3m) apart.
• Surround Back Speakers:Placethesurroundbackspeakers2–6
feet (0.6m – 1.8m) behind the listening position. The surround
backspeakersshould becloser togetherthanthe leftand right
surroundspeakers,3–6feet(0.9m–1.8m)apart.
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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 5). The Roto-
Lock system can
accommodate a ceiling
material thickness of
1-1/4” (32mm) with
the toggle foot cap
removedthesystemcan
accommodate a ceiling
material thickness of
1-7/8” (48mm).
4.When installing into
doubledrywall or other
thickerceilingmaterials,
youmayneedtoremove
part of the two-piece
toggle feet. Use a small
screwdriver to gently
releasethetwolocking
levers(Figure4).
5.Tighten the screws
on the front of the
speaker baffle. The
Roto-Lock toggle feet will
automaticallyrotateinto
position and begin
clamping the speaker
(Figure 6). When you
notice resistance on
the screws the speaker
has been clamped
successfully.
I M P O R T A N T : ALWAYS USE LOW TORQUE SETTINGS;
NEVER OVER-TIGHTEN.
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.Themicro-trim grilleisheldinplace byseveralsmall,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
wallallthewayaroundthespeaker.
Before Installation
1.Determinethelocation forthespeaker (seeSpeaker Placement
on page 1).
2.Performanobstructionsurveyusingastudfindertobecertainthat
therearenostuds,conduit,pipes,heating,ducts,pocketdoorsor
airreturnsintheceilingcavitythatwillinterferewiththespeaker.
Ifyouareunsureaboutobstructions,drillasmallholeinthecenter
oftheoutlineandinsertacoathangerwireintotheholetofeel
around for possible obstructions.
3.Cutthemountingholeusingakeyholeordrywallsaw,andrun
the speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier
location.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH CEILINGS.
Installation
Sonance Visual Performance Speakers feature integral
Roto-Lock® mounting system for quick mounting directly into
existing ceilings.
1.Strip1/4”–1/2”(6mm–12mm)ofinsulationfromeachspeaker
lead. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to
ensurethattherearenostraystrands.
NOTE: STRAY STRANDS THAT TOUCH EACH OTHER CAN CAUSE
A SHORT-CIRCUIT THAT CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
2.The speaker’s terminals are spring-loaded. Push the top of
each terminal down to open the connector and insert the
exposedwiresintotheholesinthespringterminals.
Thespeaker’spositivespringterminalislabeledwithareddot;
thenegativespringterminalislabeledwithablackdot.Double-
check that you connected amplifier “+” to speaker “+” and
amplifier“–”tospeaker“–”.
VISUAL PERFORMANCE®ROUND SPEAKERS
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VISUAL PERFORMANCE®ROUND SPEAKERS
Speaker Adjustments
Pivoting Woofer and Midrange/Tweeter
SomeVisualPerformanceRoundSpeakershaveapivotingwoofer
and a pivoting midrange/tweeter assembly. If you’re using the
speakers in stereo or as the front left/center/right speakers in a
hometheater,pivotthedriversdirectlytowardsthelisteningarea.If
you’reusingthespeakersassurroundchannelspeakersinahome
theater,pivotthedriverstowardsawallorwindow,awayfromthe
listeners.
To pivot the drivers apply light pressure to the ring around the
outsideedgeofthewoofer,midrangeandtweetercone,asshownin
Figure 7.Takecarenottotouchorapplypressuretotheconeitself.
VP48R, VP68R, VP88R - Tweeter Level Switch
VP48R,VP68RandVP88Rspeakershaveatweeterlevelswitch(see
Figure8).Toincreasetheoutputfromthetweeterslidetheswitch
towardsthe+markundertheswitch.Todecreasetheoutputfrom
thetweeterslidetheswitchtowardsthe-markundertheswitch.
SquareAdapterInstructions
TheVPSQSquareAdapterwithGrilleslideonthroughtherearofthe
roundspeakerpriortoinstallation(Figure9).Placespeakerthrough
theroundceilingcut-out,looselytightentheRoto-Locktogglefeet
(Figure10), then alignthe Square Adapteron the speakerto the
correctsymmetry(Figure11).
Once the Square Adapter is straight in line with other speakers,
lighting,and/orHVACceilingfixtures,securetheRoto-Locktoggle
feet at a low torque setting and attach the magnetic grille. The
Square Adapter includes small screw holes that can be used to
tightentheadaptertokeepthecornersflushtotheceilingincase
ofheavytextures.
Note:#6drywallscrewsanddrywallanchorsnotincluded.Screws
willnotalwaysbenecessaryforeveryinstallation.
Order Numbers
1 PAIR SKU
VP4SQSquareAdapterw/Grille 93029
VP6SQSquareAdapterw/Grille 93030
VP8SQSquareAdapterw/Grille 93031
5 PAIR BULK PACK SKU
VP4SQSquareAdapterw/Grille 93032
VP6SQSquareAdapterw/Grille 93033
VP8SQSquareAdapterw/Grille 93034
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Figure 9 Figure 10
Figure 11
Box Contents
(2)VPsquareadaptorsand(2)grilles.
SST / SUR Setup and Connection
Use as a Surround (SUR)
Connectthe+and-wiresfromyouramplifierorreceivertoeither
pairofterminalsontheVPSST/SURspeaker.Removetheredsticker
andsettheswitchtoSUR.
Use as a Single Stereo Technology (SST)
Connect the + and - wires from the left channel to one pair of
terminalsandthe+and-wiresfromtherightchanneltotheother
pair of terminals .
TheswitchispresetintheSSTmodeandshouldnotbechanged
(figure 12).
NOTE: WHEN THE SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE SUR MODE THE
TWO PAIRS OF BINDING POSTS ARE CONNECTED! DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR TO YOUR AMPLIFIER IF YOU CONNECT TWO DIFFERENT
AMPLIFIER CHANNELS TO THE SPEAKER WITH THE SWITCH SET IN
SUR MODE.
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