Sonance Speaker VP65 TL User Manual

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L  
VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES  
6 ” I N - W A L L S P E A K E R S  
Surround  
Speakers (5.1-  
Channel System)  
Locate the surround  
channel speakers on  
the side walls 2 – 6  
feet behind the listen-  
ing position, at least 5  
feet from the floor. Use  
Figure 2 as a guide.  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance®  
Series 6” in-wall speakers. When properly installed your  
new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure.  
This manual covers these Visual Performance Series speaker  
models: VP69, VP67, VP65, VP65TL.  
2' – 6'  
5' – 7'  
SAFETY WARNING:  
THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT® TABS THAT PREVENT THE  
SPEAKER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE  
INSTALLATION PROCESS.  
Surround  
Speakers (7.1-  
Channel System)  
THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP.  
USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.  
FIGURE 2: 5.1-CHANNEL HOME  
THEATER SURROUND SPEAKER  
PLACEMENT  
• LEFT  
&
RIGHT  
Box Contents  
SURROUND SPEAKERS:  
Place the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides  
of the listening position, at least 5 feet from the floor.  
Each Sonance Visual Performance Series in-wall speaker box  
contains 2 Visual Performance Series in-wall speakers, 2 Paint  
plugs (installed on the fronts of the speakers), 2 Paintable grilles  
and 1 Mounting cutout template.  
• SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS: Place the surround back speakers in  
the rear wall, between 3 feet and 6 feet apart and at least  
5 feet from the floor.  
Speaker Placement  
Home Theater Speaker Placement  
Use Figure 3 as a guide.  
Left, Center & Right Channels  
• Place the left & right speakers on either side of the video  
screen, anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart and 38 – 42  
inches from the floor.  
Right Surround  
Speaker  
Right  
Front  
Speaker  
Right  
Surround Back  
Video  
• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the  
left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor).  
Speaker  
Screen  
Center  
• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video  
screen, place it no more than 2 feet above or below the center  
of the left and right speakers. This will maintain consistent  
tonality between all 3 front channel speakers.  
Speaker  
Left  
Surround Back  
Speaker  
Left  
Front  
• The main listening position should be between 8 and 12 feet  
away from the speakers.  
Speaker  
Left Surround  
Speaker  
Use Figure 1 as a guide.  
FIGURE 3: 7.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
6' – 10'  
18"  
From Side  
Wall  
18"  
From Side  
Wall  
Apart  
Stereo (2-Channel) Placement  
• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10  
feet apart, with the main listening position as close to midway  
between the speakers as possible.  
• The speakers should be at least 2 feet away from the side walls.  
2'  
(max.)  
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet  
away from the speakers.  
• In most cases pivoting the tweeter of each speaker directly  
towards the main listening position will help maximize the  
stereo soundstage.  
FIGURE 1: LEFT, CENTER & RIGHT CHANNEL  
HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
Use the left and right speaker placement in Figure 1 as a guide.  
 
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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE 6” IN-WALL  
NOTE: ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTOLOCK CLAMPS  
SO THAT THE SPEAKER FRAME IS FLAT WILL HELP ENSURE THAT  
THE GRILLE CONTACTS THE WALL ALL THE WAY AROUND THE  
SPEAKER FOR A PROPER FIT.  
Specifications  
VP69  
Tweeter:  
1" (25mmBeryllium dome, Ferrofluid-  
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back  
chamber  
6. The new micro flange grille is held in place by several small,  
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 flange should make  
contact with the wall all the way around the speaker.  
Woofer:  
6½" (165mm) Beryllium cone with a  
rubber surround, extended pole piece  
Frequency Response:  
Impedance:  
40Hz – 20kHz 3dB  
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum  
5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum  
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)  
Painting The Grilles  
See the accompanying Painting Instructions sheet for painting  
instructions.  
Power Handling:  
Sensitivity:  
Grille Material:  
Perforated Steel  
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 7¾" x 11 8" x 3½”  
Speaker Adjustments  
Pivoting Tweeter  
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)  
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6 7 8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)  
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All Visual Performance Series 6” in-wall speakers have a pivot-  
ing tweeter that allows you to direct sound towards or away from  
the listening area, depending on how the speakers are being  
used:  
Shipping Weight:  
12 lbs (5.45kg) pair  
VP67  
Tweeter:  
1"  
(25mm)  
Aluminum  
dome,  
in  
• If you’re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left/center/  
right speakers in a home theater, pivot the tweeter directly  
towards the listening area. This will help the sound from the  
speakers blend into a solid soundstage even if the speakers are  
widely separated.  
Ferrofluid-cooled,  
acoustic back chamber  
pivoting,  
Woofer:  
6½" (165mm) Coated carbon fiber  
cone with a rubber surround, extended  
pole piece  
• If you’re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a  
home theater, you can create a more diffuse, spacious sur-  
round effect by pivoting the tweeter towards a wall or  
window, away from the listeners.  
Frequency Response:  
Impedance:  
43Hz – 20kHz 3dB  
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum  
5 watts minimum; 140 watts maximum  
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)  
Power Handling:  
Sensitivity:  
To Pivot the Tweeter:  
Grille Material:  
Perforated Steel  
Apply light pressure to the  
plastic ring around the out-  
side edge of the tweeter  
dome, as shown in Figure 9.  
Take care not to touch or  
apply pressure to the tweeter  
dome itself.  
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 7¾" x 11 8" x 3½”  
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)  
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6 7 8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)  
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Shipping Weight:  
11 lbs (5.0kg) pair  
VP65/VP65TL  
Tweeter:  
1" (25mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-  
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back  
chamber  
Woofer:  
6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone with  
a rubber surround  
FIGURE 9: PIVOTING THE TWEETER  
Frequency Response:  
Impedance:  
44Hz – 20kHz 3dB  
8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum  
5 watts minimum; 130 watts maximum  
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)  
Perforated Steel  
Power Handling:  
Sensitivity:  
Grille Material:  
Dimensions  
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VP65 (W x H x D):  
7¾" x 11 8" x 3½”  
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)  
VP65TL (W x H x D):  
8¼" x 12 3/16" x 2½”  
(210mm x 310mm x 65mm)  
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6 7 8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)  
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Shipping Weight:  
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair  
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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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06/08  
 

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