Sonance VP6R BPC User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Sonance Visual Performance®Series Bandpass Connector. This connector lets you match the installation of
a BPS-1 In-Ceiling Subwoofer with Sonance Visual Performance Series Medium and Small round or square speakers.
Box Contents
Each Sonance Visual Performance Series Bandpass Connector box contains (1) Visual Performance Series Bandpass Connector,
(1) vent tube clamp, (1) paintable grille, and (1) mounting cutout template.
Selecting the Proper Bandpass Connector
Sonance Visual Performance Bandpass Connectors are available to match the following Sonance Visual Performance Series speakers:
•VP6R BPC: Matches Visual Performance Series Medium round speakers
•VP6S BPC: Matches Visual Performance Series Medium square speakers
•VP4R BPC: Matches Visual Performance Series Small round speakers
•VP4S BPC: Matches Visual Performance Series Small square speakers
IMPORTANT: Before You Begin
VISUALPERFORMANCESERIESBANDPASSCONNECTORSMUST BE INSTALLED IN CONJUNCTIONWITHTHE
INSTALLATIONOFTHEASSOCIATEDIN CEILINGSUBWOOFER. BEFOREINSTALLINGTHEBANDPASSCONNECTOR
WE STRONGLY RECOMMENDTHOROUGHLY READINGTHE
NSTALLATIONMANUAL
TO BECOME FAMILIARWITH
ITSPLACEMENTANDMOUNTINGREQUIREMENTS.
Placement
The placement of the Bandpass Connector should be determined at the same time you determine the mounting location for the
BPS-1 In-Ceiling Subwoofer, and the locations of any other Visual Performance speakers in the room.
IMPORTANT: T H E CENTER O F
THEBANDPASSCONNECTOR’S
VENTTUBEOPENING M UST B E
APPROXIMATEL Y 10” FROM
VENTTUBEENDOFTHE
CABINET(SEE
FIGURE1
) .
MAINTAININGTHE V ENTTUBE’S
PROPERLENGTHISINTEGRAL T O
THESACOUSTIC
PERFORMANCE. L ENGTHENING
O R SHO R TENINGTHEVENTTUBE
T O F I TAD I FFERENT D ISTANC E
WILLADVERSEL Y AFFECTTHE
SPERFORMANCE.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES
BANDPASS CONNECTORS
SAFETYWARNING:
THESE BANDPASS CONNECTORS HAVE FASTMOUNT®TABSTHAT PREVENTTHE CONNECTOR FROM FALLINGOUT OF THE MOUNTINGOPENINGDURING
THEINSTALLATION PROCESS.
THE EDGESOFTHEFASTMOUNT TABSAREVERYSHARP. US E CAUTIONWHENHANDLINGTHECONNECTOR.
10”
Joists
BPS-1 Cabinet
Bandpass Connector
FIGURE 1: POSITIONING THE BANDPASS CONNECTOR RELATIVE TO THE
BPS-1 CABINET (NOTE: VENT TUBE NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY)

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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE®BANDPASS CONNECTORS
Installation: New Construction
1. Determine the locations for the BPS-1 cabinet and the Bandpass
Connector (see Placement, on page 1).
2. Install the BPS-1 cabinet into the ceiling according to the
instructions in the BPS-1 Installation Manual.
3. Use a Flex bracket to reserve a location for the Bandpass
Connector.
IMPORTANT: T H E C ENTER O F T H E FLEXBRACKETOPEN
INGMUSTBEAPPROXIMATEL Y 10” FROM T H E VENTTUBE
EDG E O F T H E CABINET. RE F E R T O
FIGUR E 1 (O N
PAGE1) ANDTOTHE
NSTALLATIO N MANUAL
FOR
DETA I L S
4. After the drywall has been installed and textured, bring the BPS-1’s
vent tube through the Flex bracket opening (see Figure 2).
5. Fit the vent tube clamp (included with the Bandpass Connector)
loosely around the BPS-1’s vent tube (see Figure 3).
6. Insert the BPS-1 vent tube onto the Bandpass Connector’s neck
(see Figure 4).
7. Tighten the vent tube clamp to secure the vent tube around the
Bandpass Connector’s neck.
NOT E : SONANCEVISUAL PERFORMANCESERIESBANDPASS
CONNECTORSFEATURE EXCLUSIVEFASTMOUNT TABSAND A N
INTEGRALROTO-LOCK®MOUNTINGSYSTEMFORQUICKMOUNTING
DIRECTLY INTO EXISTINGCEILINGS.
WARNING: THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT
TABS ARE VERY SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN
HANDLING THE CONNECTOR.
8. Make sure all the Bandpass Connector’s Roto-Lock clamps are
retracted so that they are tucked within the Flex bracket opening.
Insert the Bandpass Connector into the mounting opening. The
Roto-Lock system can accommodate a maximum wall or ceiling
material thickness of 1¼” (32mm). The FastMount tabs will prevent
the Bandpass Connector from falling out of the opening, allowing
you to let go of the Connector to pick-up tools or other items.
NOTE: THE FASTMOUNT TABSARE DESIGNEDFORONE-TIMEUSEONLY.
IF THE CONNECTOR IS REMOVEDFROM THE OPENING THE FASTMOUNT
TABSWILL DISCONNECTANDREMAININSIDE THE CEILING.
9. Tighten the Roto-Lock screws on the front of the Bandpass
Connector (see Figure 4). (The VP4R BPC has three Roto-Lock
clamps. All other Bandpass Connector models have four Roto-
Lock clamps.) The Roto-Lock clamps will automatically rotate
into position and begin clamping theConnector. When you
notice resistance on the screws the Bandpass Connector has been
clamped successfully.
IMPORTANT: A LWAY S USELOWTORQUESETTINGS;
NEVER OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE: ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTO-LOCKCLAMPS SO THAT
THE BANDPASSCONNECTOR FRAMEISFLAT AGAINST THE CEILINGWILL
HELPENSURE THAT THE GRILLECONTACTS THE CEILINGALL THE WAY
AROUND THE CONNECTOR FOR A PROPERFIT.
Roto-Lock
Screws
FIGURE 4: TIGHTENING THE ROTO-LOCK SCREWS
BPS-1
Vent Tube
Vent Tube
Clamp
FIGURE 2:
PULL VENT TUBE THROUGH FLEX BRADKET OPENING
FIGURE 3:
ATTACHING THE VENT TUBE TO THE BANDPASS CONNECTOR

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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE®BANDPASS CONNECTORS
Installation: Retrofit
1. Determine the locations for the BPS-1 cabinet and the Bandpass Connector (see Placement, on page 1).
Visual Performance Series Bandpass Connector mounting cut-out requirements:
• VP6R BPC: 8¼” (210mm) diameter cut-out.
• VP6S BPC: 8¼” x 8¼” (210mm x 210mm) cut-out.
• VP4R BPC: 57/8” (149mm) diameter cut-out.
• VP4S BPC: 55/8” x 55/8” (143mm x 143mm) cut-out.
2. Install the BPS-1 cabinet into the ceiling according to the instructions in the BPS-1 Installation Manual.
3. Position the included cut-out template where the Bandpass Connector is to be located and pencil an outline on the ceiling.
IMPORTANT: THE CENTER OF THE CUT-OUT OPENING MUST BE APPROXIMATELY 12” FROM THE VENT TUBE
EDGE OF THE BPS-1 CABINET. REFER TO
FIGURE 1 (ON PAGE 1), AND THE BPS-1 INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR DETAILS.
4. Cut the mounting opening using a keyhole or drywall saw and bring the BPS-1 vent tube through the opening
5. Continue with Steps 5 – 9 of Installation: New Construction, on page 2.
Installing the Grille
The micro-trim grille is held in place by several small, powerful
magnets on the Bandpass Connector frame. Place the grille against
the Connector and the magnets will hold it firmly in place
(see Figure 5).
When the Bandpass Connector is properly installed, the grille trim
should make contact with the ceiling all the way around the
Connector.
NOTE: ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTO-LOCK CLAMPS
SO THAT THE BANDPASS CONNECTOR FRAME IS FLAT AGAINST
THE CEILING WILL HELP ENSURE THAT THE GRILLE CONTACTS
THE CEILING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE CONNECTOR FOR A
PROPER FIT.
Painting the Grille
See the accompanying Painting Instructions sheet for painting
instructions.
Magnets
FIGURE 5: ATTACHING THE GRILLE

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Sonance warrants to the first 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 the life of the Product, except for the grille,
which is warranted for five (5) years. 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.
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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SONANCE. ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
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all obligations, liabilities and claims with respect to the Product. IN ANY EVENT, SONANCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL, INCIDENTAL, ECONOMIC, PROPERTY, BODILY INJURY, OR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE PRODUCT, ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE.
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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 Visual Performance Series Bandpass Connectors
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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
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