Sonance DR-series User Manual

3. The cutout for all Virtuoso

speakers is 10

” (257mm). There also must

be at least 6” (152mm) depth within the ceiling cavity for the speaker.

4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to be located and

pencil an outline on the ceiling.

• If you are unsure about obstructions, drill a small hole in the center of the

outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole to feel-around for
possible obstructions.

5. Cut the hole using a drywall saw, and run the speaker wires.

Installation

Sonance Virtuoso

speakers feature exclusive FastMount® tabs and

an integral RotoLock® mounting system for quick mounting directly into
existing ceilings and walls.

WARNING: The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution
when handling the speaker.

1. Remove the paint plug from the speaker. Connect the speaker wire to the

terminals on the speaker. (The V834

has two sets of “+” and “–”

terminals. You can use either set.) Double-check that you connected ampli-
fier + to speaker + and amplifier – to speaker –.

Note: The V834

can be bi-wired by removing the jumpers between

the LF and MF/HF “+” and “–” terminals, and connecting two sets
of speaker wires from the amplifier, one to each set of terminals.

2. Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise position so that

they are tucked within the mounting hole’s border. Insert the speaker into
the hole in the ceiling. The RotoLock system can accommodate a maxi-
mum ceiling material thickness of 1¼”.

• The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from falling out of the

mounting hole, allowing the installer to let go of the speaker to pick-up
tools or other items (see Illustration 5).

Note: The FastMount tabs are designed for one-time use only. If the
speaker is removed from the mounting hole the FastMount tabs will
disconnect and remain inside the wall.

3. Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle. The RotoLock

clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the
speaker (see Illustration 5).

• When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker has been clamped

successfully.

Note: The speaker flange is designed to flex and conform to any small
imperfections in the ceiling surface. Do not tighten the screws so much
so that the flange bows-out.

Important: Always use low-torque settings; NEVER over-tighten.

4. Attach the grille after the speaker has been installed. Insert about half of the

grille into the groove at the edge of the speaker. Gently fit the remaining half
of the grille by working around the speaker, fitting the grille into the groove
as you go.

Note: You can adjust the torque applied to the RotoLock screws to
achieve a proper grille fit.

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS AND GRILLES

You can paint the speakers and grilles before installing them, which will
eliminate the “paint scar” if the speaker ever needs to be removed for service.
You can also paint the speakers after installation, but before the grilles are
attached. All Virtuoso

speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic

‘paint plug’. Use the paint plug to protect the speaker drivers while the flange
is being painted along with the wall.

Sonance always suggests painting the grille separately from the speaker.
Before painting, carefully remove the under-grille cloth. It is held in place with
a light tacking glue that makes it easy to remove.

Spray the grilles with thinned paint (5 parts thinner to 1 part paint), being
careful not to plug the holes. Too heavy a coat of paint on the grille will
adversely affect the sound of the speaker.

Once the grilles and flange are painted and dry, replace the under-grille cloth,
remove the paint plug from the speaker flange and install the grille.

SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS

Pivoting Woofer and Sonic Eye

All Virtuoso

speakers have a pivoting woofer assembly and a pivoting Sonic

Eye® (midrange-tweeter assembly). These pivoting drivers allow you to direct
sound toward or away from the listening area.

If you’re using the speakers in stereo or as the front L/C/R speakers in a home
theater, pivot the woofer and/or Sonic Eye directly towards the listening area.
This can be especially helpful if the speakers are widely-separated and the
music fails to blend into a central sonic image.

If you’re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a home theater, you
can create a more diffuse, spacious surround effect by aiming the woofers and/or
Sonic Eye towards a wall or window, away from the listeners.

To pivot the woofer:

Apply pressure on the outer edge of the Sonic Eye support bracket, as shown
below in Illustration 6