Sonance Speaker VP85S User Manual

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L  
VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES  
8 ” I N - C E I L I N G S P E A K E R S  
Home Theater Speaker Placement  
Left, Center & Right Speakers (see Figure 2)  
• Place the left, center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in  
front of the video screen, from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, with the  
center channel speaker as close to midway between the left  
and right speakers as possible.  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance®  
Series 8” in-ceiling speakers. When properly installed your  
new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure.  
This manual covers these Visual Performance series speaker  
models: VP89R, VP87R, VP85R, VP85S.  
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet  
away from the speakers.  
SAFETY WARNING:  
THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT® TABS THAT PREVENT THE  
SPEAKER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE  
INSTALLATION PROCESS.  
Left, Center  
& Right  
Left & Right  
Surround  
Speakers  
Speakers  
THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP.  
USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.  
Box Contents  
6'– 10'  
6' – 10'  
Apart  
TV  
Sonance Visual Performance Series in-ceiling speaker boxes  
contain (2) Visual Performance speakers, (2) paint plugs  
(installed on the fronts of the speakers), (2) paintable grilles and  
(1) mounting cutout template.  
Apart  
1'– 2'  
2' – 6'  
Less than 2’  
Speaker Placement  
Distributed Audio Placement (Mono signal)  
FIGURE 2: 5.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
All Sonance Visual Performance Series in-ceiling speaker models  
provide excellent coverage in distributed audio systems from a  
wide variety of installation locations.  
Surround Speakers — 5.1-Channel System (see Figure 2)  
• Locate the left and right surround speakers between 2 feet and  
6 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should be  
between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.  
The table and illustration in Figure 1 show how far apart the  
speakers can be placed at various ceiling heights while still  
providing good coverage for all listeners.  
Surround Speakers — 7.1-Channel System (see Figure 3)  
Left & Right Surround Speakers: Place the left and right  
surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position,  
between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.  
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Surround Back Speakers: Place the surround back speakers  
between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position. The  
surround back speakers should be closer together than the left  
and right surround speakers — between 3 feet and 6 feet apart.  
COVERAGE  
COVERAGE  
AREA  
AREA  
Left, Center  
& Right  
Left & Right  
Surround Speakers  
Speakers  
Surround  
Back  
Speakers  
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STANDING LISTENER  
SEATED LISTENER  
6' – 10'  
3' – 6'  
Apart  
TV  
Apart  
8-FOOT CEILING  
10-FOOT CEILING  
12-FOOT CEILING  
14-FOOT CEILING  
5.7’ Apart  
9.5’ Apart  
2' – 6'  
9.7’ Apart  
13.7’ Apart  
17.7’ Apart  
13.5’ Apart  
17.5’ Apart  
21.5’ Apart  
1'– 2'  
Less than 2’  
FIGURE 1: DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SPEAKER SPACING  
FIGURE 3: 7.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
 
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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE 8” IN-CEILING  
Painting The Grilles  
Specifications  
Visual Performance speaker grilles completely cover the speaker  
frame, so only the grilles (not the speakers themselves) require  
painting. The speakers are fitted with paint plugs to protect them  
if the ceiling is painted after the speakers are installed.  
VP89R  
Tweeter:  
1" (25mm) Beryllium dome, Ferrofluid-  
cooled, pivoting  
Midrange:  
Woofer:  
4” (102mm) Beryllium cone with a rubber  
surround, pivoting  
To paint the grilles, first remove the scrim cloth that is attached  
to the backs of the grilles. (The adhesive that holds the cloth in  
place is reusable.) Paint the grilles with very thin paint (5 parts  
thinner to 1 part paint), being careful not to plug the holes.  
When the paint has fully dried, re-attach the scrim cloths to the  
backs of the grilles and re-install the grilles on the speakers.  
8" (203mm) Beryllium cone with  
surround, pivoting  
a
rubber  
Frequency Response:  
Impedance:  
30Hz – 20kHz 3dB  
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum  
Power Handling:  
Sensitivity:  
5 watts minimum; 175 watts maximum  
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)  
Perforated steel  
Grille Material:  
Adjustments:  
Speaker Adjustments  
Pivoting Woofer and Midrange/Tweeter  
All Visual Performance Series 8” in-ceiling speakers have a  
pivoting woofer and a pivoting midrange/tweeter assembly. If  
you’re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left/center/  
right speakers in a home theater, pivot the drivers directly  
towards the listening area. If you’re using the speakers as  
surround channel speakers in a home theater, pivot the drivers  
towards a wall or window, away from the listeners.  
Tweeter and midrange level ( 3dB)  
7
115 8" x 5 8" (295mm x 149mm)  
/
/
Dimensions (Dia. x D):  
Cutout Dimensions (Dia):  
Shipping Weight:  
101/8" (257mm)  
22 lbs (10.0kg) pair  
VP87R  
Tweeter:  
1" (25mm) Aluminum dome, Ferrofluid-  
cooled, pivoting  
Midrange:  
Woofer:  
4” (102mm) Coated carbon giber cone with  
a rubber surround, pivoting  
To pivot the midrange/tweeter assembly, apply light pressure to  
the ring around the outside edge of the midrange cone, as shown  
in Figure 7, left. Take care not to touch or apply pressure to the  
midrange cone itself. To Pivot the woofer, apply pressure on the  
outer edge of one of the tweeter support brackets, as shown in  
Figure 7, right. Do not touch or apply pressure to the woofer cone.  
8" (203mm) Coated carbon fiber cone with a  
rubber surround, pivoting  
Frequency Response:  
Impedance:  
31Hz – 20kHz 3dB  
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum  
5 watts minimum; 165 watts maximum  
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)  
Perforated steel  
Power Handling:  
Sensitivity:  
Grille Material:  
Adjustments:  
Tweeter and midrange level ( 3dB)  
7
115 8" x 5 8" (295mm x 149mm)  
/
/
Dimensions (Dia. x D):  
Cutout Dimensions (Dia):  
Shipping Weight:  
101/8" (257mm)  
22 lbs (10.0kg) pair  
VP85R/VP85S  
Tweeter:  
1" (25mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-cooled,  
pivoting  
Midrange:  
Woofer:  
4” (102mm) Carbon fiber cone with a rubber  
surround, pivoting  
8" (203mm) Carbon fiber cone with  
rubber surround, pivoting  
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FIGURE 7: PIVOTING THE MIDRANGE/TWEETER ASSEMBLY (LEFT)  
AND THE WOOFER (RIGHT)  
Frequency Response:  
Impedance:  
36Hz – 20kHz 3dB  
8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum  
5 watts minimum; 140 watts maximum  
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)  
Perforated Steel  
Power Handling:  
Sensitivity:  
Tweeter and Midrange Level Switches  
The VP89R and VP87R have midrange and tweeter level switches  
Grille Material:  
Dimensions  
(see Figure 8)  
that boost or  
cut those driv-  
ers’ levels by  
3dB. This lets  
you tailor the  
speakers per-  
7
115 8" x 5 8" (295mm x 149mm)  
/
/
VP85R (Dia. x D):  
VP85S (H x W x D):  
11¼" x 11¼” x 6”  
(286mm x 186mm x 152mm)  
Cutout Dimensions  
VP85R (Dia):  
101/8" (257mm)  
10 1/8" x 101/8" (257mm x 257mm)  
VP85S (W x H):  
Shipping Weight:  
formance  
better match  
the rooms  
acoustics or  
to  
20 lbs (9.0kg) pair  
Midrange Level  
Tweeter Level  
Switch  
Switch  
the listeners  
preferences.  
FIGURE 8: MIDRANGE AND TWEETER  
LEVEL SWITCHES  
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damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If upon examina-  
tion at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that  
the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time dur-  
ing this warranty period, Sonance or the Authorized Sonance Dealer  
will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional  
charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available  
and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may  
replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value. In  
some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the  
mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification  
is required, Sonance assumes no responsibility or liability for such  
modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of  
Sonance. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be  
returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time,  
freight prepaid.  
Technical Assistance and Service  
If you any have questions about the operation or installa-  
tion of this product, please call our Technical Assistance  
Department on any business day at (800) 582-0772 or (949)  
492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST.  
If your speakers should need repair or service, contact your Sonance  
Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:  
1. Prior to calling, note the products model number, serial number,  
purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you  
purchased the product.  
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above num-  
ber(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If appli-  
cable, they will issue a Return Authorization Number.  
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO  
RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO SONANCE!  
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage  
caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate  
packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in  
excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modi-  
fication of the product which has not been authorized or approved  
by Sonance. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deteriora-  
tion caused by environmental conditions. This Warranty will be void  
if the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered-  
with or defaced. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed war-  
ranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as  
warranted above, the purchasers sole remedy shall be repair or  
replacement as provided above. In no event will Sonance be liable  
for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or  
inability to use the product, even if Sonance or an Authorized  
Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages,  
or for any claim by any other party.  
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 company 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:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential  
damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All  
implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this  
expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the  
length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides  
in such a state, this limitation does not apply.  
Quality Assurance Department  
Sonance  
212 Avenida Fabricante  
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531  
Limited Lifetime Warranty Coverage  
(U.S. Only)  
Exclusions And Limitations  
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,  
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that  
this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials  
and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased  
from a Sonance Authorized Dealer.  
express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for  
a
particular  
purpose, or otherwise. The warranty is limited to Sonance products  
registered herein and specifically 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 damages 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.  
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase,  
prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer from whom they  
were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on  
this instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is  
preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to  
lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or  
©2008 Sonance. All rights reserved.  
Sonance, Sonance Visual Performance, RotoLock and FastMount are registered trademarks of Dana Innovations.  
Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
SONANCE • 212 Avenida Fabricante • San Clemente, CA 92672-7531 USA  
(800) 582-7777 or (949) 492-7777 • FAX: (949) 361-5151 • Technical Support: (800) 582-0772  
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