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1. Efficiency Power Impedance Grille Speaker Dimensions Cutout Dimensions Weight 6 1 2 165mm Black poly cone with a rubber surround 1 2 12mm Cloth dome 65 hz to 20 khz 3dB 88 dB iw im 5 watts minimum to 40 watts maximum 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Aluminum 9 3 4 248mm diameter x 3 3 4 95mm deep 8 5 32 207mm diameter 7 0 lbs per pair 6 1 2 165mm Black poly cone with a rubber surround 3 4 19mm Cloth dome pivoting 60 hz to 20 khz 3dB 88 dB 1w im 5 watts minimum to 50 watts maximum 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Aluminum 9 3 4 248mm diameter x 3 3 4 95mm deep 8 5 32 207mm diameter 7 0 lbs per pair 6 1 2 165mm Black poly cone with a rubber surround Two 1 2 12mm Cloth domes 65 hz to 20 khz 3dB 88 dB 1w 1m 5 watts minimum to 40 watts maximum 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Aluminum 9 3 4 248mm diameter x 3 3 4 95mm deep 8 5 32 207mm diameter 3 5 lbs each 8 203mm Black poly cone with a rubber surround 1 25mm Pivoting Cloth dome 47 hz to 20 khz 3dB 89 dB 1w 1m 5 watts minimum to 80 watts maximum 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Aluminum 12 803mm diameter x 4 100mm deep 10 254mm diameter 12 lbs per pair TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE The Technical Assistance Department at Sonance is available at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 to answer any questions concerning the operation and installation of your2. New Construction The CR series speakers feature an integral Roto Lock mounting system for quick mounting into ceilings The FlexBracket is only necessary in new construction installations when reserving a location for the speaker is desired The FlexBracket will serve as a guide for the drywaller when cutting holes for in ceiling speakers The FlexBracket is nailed or screwed to the joists so that the hole is in the desired location once the drywall is installed FlexBracket Retrofit With the Roto Lock system the speaker can be installed directly into existing ceilings Once the hole is cut and the cable is run the speakers can be installed in a matter of seconds Once you have determined the area you would like to locate your speakers you will need to do an obstruction survey Before you cut the hole for the speaker be certain no joist conduit pipe heating duct or air return will interfere with the speaker A cut out template is provided in the packaging of the speaker 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 circle and insert a coat hanger into the hole to feel for possible obstructions If no obstructions are found proceed with cutting the hole using a drywall saw and run the speaker wires INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS Step
3. speakers between the hours of 7 00 AM and 5 00 PM Pacific time Monday through Friday except holidays In the event your unit should need repair or service you may return the unit to your authorized dealer or use the following guidelines 1 Be prepared to state the model number and or serial number date of purchase and dealer s name and address when calling 2 Contact Sonance directly at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 or at www sonance com 3 If you are returning the product directly to Sonance call us to obtain a return authorization number before shipping YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR UNIT 4 The original packaging must be used If the original packaging is unavailable replacements can be obtained from Sonance for a small fee 5 Ship the product via United Parcel Service Federal Express or RPS Please do not use the U S Mail service 6 Write the return authorization number on the outside of the box 7 Ship to Attn Quality Assurance Department Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 8 FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE REFUSED WARRANTY COVERAGE U S ONLY If within five 5 years from the date shown on the bill of sale the unit fails due to a defect in workmanship or material Sonance will at its option and at no charge repair or replace the components of such unit which prove to be defective For this warranty to be effective the bill of sale must show that
4. the unit was purchased from an Authorized Sonance Dealer and must list the price paid This warranty shall apply exclusively to the original purchaser and shall not apply to units purchased for industrial or commercial use Furthermore this warranty shall not apply if 1 Damage to the unit was caused by accident abuse or misuse 2 The unit was opened modified or repaired by unauthorized personnel 3 The unit was not used as outlined in the operating instructions EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties expressed 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 rights which vary from state to state www sonance com Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 USA e 800 582 7777 or 949 492 7777 FAX 949 361 5151 Technical Support 800 582 0772 2003 Sonance Sonance Roto Lock and Sonafill are trademarks of Sonance
5. 1 Remove the paint plug from the speaker Attach the wire from your amplifier to the terminals on the back of the speaker Double check the polarity of the speaker wires amplifier to speaker and amplifier to speaker Proper polarity is critical in home theater installations Note See Connecting the CR101SST for proper connection of this speaker Step 2 Make sure the Roto Lock clamps are in the full clockwise position so that all the ee clamps are tucked within the cutout a border Insert the speaker into the hole _ in the ceiling _ Note The maximum clamp thickness is 1 1 4 32mm Step 3 Tighten the four screws on the front of the baffle The Roto Lock clamps will rotate into position automatically and begin clamping When you notice resistance on the four screws the 7 speaker has been clamped successfully _ The flange is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the wall surface The screws should not be tightened so far that the flange bows out Step 4 After the speaker is installed and all the adjustments shown to the right are completed the grille can be installed Insert about half of the grille into the groove at the edge of the speaker Gently fit the remaining half of the grill into the speaker by working your hands around the speaker fitting the grille into the groove as you go along Note The torque applied to the mounting screws can be adj
6. PN 33 2278 Rev 12 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Sonance CR series in ceiling speakers When properly installed this product will provide you with years of entertainment pleasure To obtain the full potential of your new speakers please read all instructions before starting the installation If you do not have the necessary skills to install the speakers yourself contact your authorized Sonance dealer for installation options PARTS LIST CR101 CR201 and CR801 Each CR series package includes the following items 2 Sonance CR speakers 2 Paintable grilles 2 Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging PARTS LIST CR101 SST Each CR101SST speaker includes the following items 1 Sonance CR speaker 1 Paintable grille 1 Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting 1 Mounting cutout template in packaging OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR CR101 CR201 and CR101SST FlexBracket part number 92337 Plastic template to reserve hole in new construction Staple Template part number 90 1049 Thin plastic template for new construction to reserve hole in new construction Coverplate part number 92335 Designed to cover hole made by FlexBracket or Staple Template until the speaker is installed Acoustic Enclosure part number 91688 A 3 4 medium density fiberboard enclosure designed specifically for the CR and Symphony series speakers Fire R
7. ate Back Can part number 92808 A metal can designed for the CR speakers that meets the following fire testing criteria ASTM E119 CAN ULC S101 NFPA 251 UBC 7 1 UL 263 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR CR801 FlexBracket part number 92247 Plastic template to reserve hole in new construction Coverplate part number 92245 Designed to cover hole made by FlexBracket until the speaker is installed Acoustical Enclosure part number 91900 A 1 2 medium density fiberboard enclosure designed specifically for the Virtuoso DR and CR801 speakers INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION S O N ANCE C R S E R S I E S I N CEILING SPEAKERS DISTRIBUTED AUDIO PLACEMENT The Sonance CR series speakers possess extremely smooth and predictable off axis frequency response The chart below shows how far apart the speakers can be placed in a distributed audio system The calculations are based on 45 degrees of coverage from the speaker and listener ear heights of 62 for standing and 40 for seated 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 Distributed Audio Placement 2 CHANNEL AUDIO PLACEMENT In a standard two channel audio system the CR series speakers should be separated approximately 6 to 10 feet apart If possible the left and right speakers should be located the same distance from the list
8. ding this enclosure will create a dramatic improvement in the quality of bass response and power handling Back box volume requirements CR101 1 00 cubic feet 28 3 liters CR201 1 15 cubic feet 32 55 liters CR801 2 00 cubic feet 56 6 liters CR101 SST 1 00 cubic feet 28 3 liters Insulating the ceiling cavity Speaker performance can be enhanced by insulating the cavity with fiberglass insulation When installing speakers in a ceiling it is best to lay a sheet of unfaced fiberglass insulation over the back of the speaker To further improve the sound quality install insulation in the bays adjacent to the speaker location This will reduce noise produced by the unsupported drywall Sonafill Sonafill is a retrofitable acoustical treatment for loudspeakers that virtually eliminates the noise produced by resonating drywall and dramatically improves mid bass sound quality Sonafill also reduces room to room noise especially in multi channel installations where many speakers are installed The Sonafill system consists of two pillows and four tiles Installation is accomplished by first adhering the tiles to the inside of the cavity then stuffing the two pillows in place behind the tiles Acoustic Pillow Damping Tiles Acoustic Pillow Damping Tiles The Sonafill System
9. ening position HOME THEATER PLACEMENT When using the CR series speakers as a rear channel speaker the speakers should be located from 2 to 6 feet behind the main listening position The speakers should be separated approximately 6 to 10 feet apart TV lt q _ 99 0L 0 9 WIRE GAUGE AND QUALITY The total wire resistance should be less than 10 of the speaker impedance If using an 8 ohm speaker your total wire resistance should be no more than 0 8 ohms In simple terms the extra resistance from the wire will have a very negative effect on the sound quality of the speaker The sound can be less dynamic definition of bass frequencies can be reduced and in extreme cases the high frequencies can be attenuated Amplifier power is also wasted in the wire reducing the maximum output level of the system Please refer to the following chart when deciding on the appropriate wire gauge for your installation Wire resistance in Ohms vs length of cable run Distance in Feet 50 100 200 250 300 20 gauge 18 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge 12 gauge 10 gauge PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION All Sonance speakers are designed to be relatively insensitive to changes in enclosure volume To achieve the ultimate performance from the CR series speakers a section of the ceiling bay can be sectioned off to form a back box Buil
10. system is operated in stereo If you are using the speakers as rear channels in a home theater you can point the pivoting tweeter towards a wall or window to create a diffuse surround affect PAINTING THE SPEAKERS AND GRILLES Speakers and grilles can be painted before installation which will eliminate the paint scar if the speaker needs to be removed for service Speakers may also be painted after installation but before the grilles are attached All speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic paint plug Use the paint plug to protect the drivers while the flange is being painted with the ceiling Sonance suggests always painting the grilles separate from the speaker The grilles may be lightly sprayed with thin paint 5 parts thinning agent to 1 part paint but be careful not to plug the holes Too much paint will adversely affect the sound of the speaker Once the grilles and flange are painted and dry remove the paint plug from the flange and install the grilles CR101 Woofer Tweeter Frequency Response Efficiency Power Impedance Grille Speaker Dimensions Cutout Dimensions Weight CR201 Woofer Tweeter Frequency Response Efficiency Power Impedance Grille Speaker Dimensions Cutout Dimensions Weight CR101 SST Woofer Tweeter Frequency Response Efficiency Power Impedance Grille Speaker Dimensions Cutout Dimensions Weight CR801 Woofer Tweeter Frequency Response
11. usted for proper grille fit CONNECTING THE CR101SST SPEAKER The CR101SST produces the left and right audio signal from one speaker The crossover on the back of the speaker shown below features two pairs of push to connect terminals You can connect the left and right signal to either pair of terminals Make sure when you connect this speaker that you do not combine or mix up the positive and negative wires from each channel Damage may occur to your receiver or amplifier if the wires are not connected correctly O O 70 0428 Left Channel Right Channel Signal Signal ADJUSTING YOUR SPEAKERS Pivoting tweeter on CR201 and CR801 The pivoting tweeter can direct sound toward or away from the listening area To pivot the tweeter apply light pressure to the plastic ring around outside edge of the tweeter If you have any questions about how the pivoting tweeter should be adjusted consult your authorized Sonance dealer Note Do not apply pressure to the tweeter dome Here are some suggestions Orient the pivoting tweeter toward the listening area if the speakers are widely separated and the music fails to blend into a central image when the
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