Sonance Quintette 521QR User's Manual
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1. certain that there are no studs conduit pipes heating ducts or air returns that will interfere with the speaker 3 The cutout for all Quintette In Ceiling Speakers is 6 s 175mm There also must be at least 3 2 89mm depth within the ceiling cavity for the speaker INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE QUINTETTE SERIES 54 IN CEILING SPEAKERS 4 Find the cutout template provided in the speaker packaging Position the 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 6 Remove the paint plug from the speaker Connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the back of the speaker Double check that you connected amplifier to speaker and amplifier to speaker 7 Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise position so that they are tucked within the cutout border Insert the speaker into the hole in the ceiling Note The RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum ceiling material thickness of 144 32mm Steps 6 amp 7 8 Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle The RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the speaker e When you notice resistance on the four screws t2. dramatic improvement in bass performance and power handling SONANCE Ideal back box volume requirements 0 75 ft 0 60 ft Quintette 522QR Quintette 521QR Insulating the Ceiling Cavity To reduce sound transmission to adjacent rooms and further improve speaker performance insulate the ceiling cavity by inserting a sheet of unfaced fiberglass insulation above and below the speaker To reduce noise produced by unsupported drywall install fiberglass insulation in the ceiling bays adjacent to the speaker location INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS New Construction For installations in new construction Sonance recommends using a Quintette FlexBracket part 91966 to reserve a location for the speaker The FlexBracket is nailed or screwed to the studs and serves as a guide for the drywaller so that the speaker hole will be in the desired location once the drywall is installed Quintette FlexBrackets are compatible with the RotoLock mounting system see Retrofit below Ceiling Joist r X FlexBracket Wing lllustration 2 Quintette FlexBracket Installation Retrofit Quintette speakers feature an integral RotoLock mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing ceilings and walls Once the hole is cut and the cable is run you can install the speaker in a matter of seconds 1 Determine the location for the speaker see Speaker Placement 2 Perform an obstruction survey to be
3. placement Left Center Left amp Right m amp Right Surround Speakers Speakers MO WZ i 2 6 lllustration 1 5 1 Channel Home Theater Placement 2 Channel Placement Follow the directions for Home Theater Placement for the left and right speakers WIRE GAUGE Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make a speaker sound less dynamic and reduce definition of the bass frequencies In extreme cases it can even attenuate high frequencies Also amplifier power is wasted in wire with extra resistance reducing your system s maximum output level To prevent degrading sound quality the total wire resistance should be less than 10 of the speaker s impedance This means that for an 8 ohm speaker the total resistance of the wire should be less than 0 8 ohms Refer to the following table when selecting the proper wire gauge for your system Wire resistance in Ohms vs length of cable run Distance in Feet 50 100 150 200 250 300 20 gauge 18 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge 12 gauge 10 gauge PN W PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION All Sonance speakers are designed to be relatively insensitive to variations in enclosure volume To achieve the ultimate performance from your speakers a section of the ceiling bay can be sectioned off to form a back box Building such an enclosure will create a
4. NCE QUINTETTE SERIES 54 IN CEILING SPEAKERS damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examination at the Factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during 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 It 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 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 modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions This Warran
5. PN W INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Sonance Quintette in ceiling speakers When properly installed these speakers will give you many years of entertainment pleasure To get the most out of your new speakers please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation This manual covers the Quintette 522QR and 521QR speaker models PARTS LIST Your Sonance Quintette in ceiling speakers include the following SONANCE e 2 Sonance Quintette speakers e 2 Paintable grilles e 2 Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting e 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Quintette FlexBracket part 91966 Plastic template to reserve a mounting hole for the speaker in new construction Designed to be used with the RotoLock mounting system Quintette Coverplate part 91458 Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket during construction until the speaker is installed SPEAKER PLACEMENT The locations of the speakers should be determined by considering your primary listening location the primary use for the speakers distributed audio 2 channel stereo or home theater and aesthetic values For optimum results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice Distributed Audio Placement Mono Signal Sonance Quintette in ceiling speakers have very smooth and predictable off axis response increasing placement options while providing excellent coverage in distribute
6. ch of this warranty or otherwise This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state SONANCE 2005 Sonance All rights reserved Sonance is a registered trademark of Dana Innovations Inc Quintette and RotoLock are registered trademarks of Sonance 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 www sonance com 33 3813 05 05
7. d audio systems The chart below shows how far apart the speakers can be placed while still providing good coverage The distances are based on 45 of coverage from the speaker and on ear heights of 62 for standing listeners and 40 for seated listeners Speaker spacing in feet for a distributed audio system Standing Listener Seated Listener 8 foot ceiling 10 foot ceiling 12 foot ceiling 14 foot ceiling Home Theater Placement Left Center and Right Speakers e Place the left center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in front of the video screen anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart with the center channel speaker as close to midway between the left and right speakers as possible e Place the left amp right speakers at least 2 to 3 feet away from the side walls e The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the speakers INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE QUINTETTE SERIES 0 IN CEILING SPEAKERS Left amp Right Surround Speakers 5 1 Channel System Locate the left and right surround speakers on the ceiling between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position The speakers should be between 6 feet and 10 feet apart Since the surround speakers are usually called upon to create diffuse effects like the sound of wind or rain they can be located close to walls without adversely affecting sound quality Use Illustration 1 as a guide for home theater speaker
8. eturn 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 United Parcel Service Federal Express or RPS to arrange prepaid not collect shipping Do not use the U S Mail 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 Quality Assurance Department Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY COVERAGE U S ONLY Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workman ship provided the speaker was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer 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 factor 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 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONA
9. he speaker has been clamped successfully The speaker flange is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the wall surface Do not tighten the screws so much so that the flange bows out Important Always use low torque settings NEVER over tighten 9 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 Step 8 Step 9 PN W 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 Quintette 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 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
10. 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 PIVOTING THE 5229r TWEETER The Quintette 522QR has a pivoting tweeter that allows you to direct sound toward or away from the listening area If youre using the speakers in stereo or as the front L C R speakers in a home theater you should pivot the tweeter 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 tweeters towards a wall or window away from the listeners To pivot the tweeter Apply light pressure on the oval plastic tweeter mounting ring as shown in Illustration 3 Note Do not touch or apply pressure to the tweeter dome Illustration 3 Pivoting the 5220r Tweeter INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE QUINTETTE SERIES 54 IN CEILING SPEAKERS SPECIFICATIONS Quintette 522QR Tweeter 34 19mm Cloth dome pivoting Woofer 514 133mm Black polypropylene cone with a rubber surround Frequency Response 55Hz 20 kHz 3dB Sensitivity 90dB 2 83V 1 meter Power 5 watts minimum 45 watts maximum Impedance 8 ohms nominal 6
11. ohms minimum Grille Perforated aluminum 814 x 3 210mm x 89mm 67 3 175mm Dimensions Dia x D Cutout Diameter Weight 7 0 Ibs 3 2 Kg per pair Quintette 5210R Tweeter gt s 16mm Polycarbonate dome Woofer 514 133mm Black polypropylene cone with a rubber surround Frequency Response 60Hz 20 kHz 3dB Sensitivity 88dB 2 83V 1 meter Power 5 watts minimum 45 watts maximum Impedance 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Grille Perforated aluminum 814 x 3 210mm x 89mm 67 3 175mm 7 0 lbs 3 2 Kg per pair Dimensions Dia x D Cutout Diameter Weight PN W TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE If you any have questions about the operation or installation 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 Pacific Time SONANCE 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 applicable they will issue a Return Authorization Number IMPORTANT YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO SONANCE 3 If youre directed to r
12. ty 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 warranties If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above the purchaser s 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 prod uct even if Sonance or a Authorized Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party 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 EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties 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 brea
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