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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso® DR-series in-ceiling speakers.

When properly installed, these speakers will give you many years of entertain-

ment pleasure. To get the most out of your new speakers, please read this

manual thoroughly before you begin installation.

Since all of the Sonance Virtuoso

speakers have the same exact footprint

and have identical installation requirements, the directions in this manual

apply to each model. This manual covers the following Virtuoso speaker

models: V834

DR, V833DR, V832DR, V831DR

To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that these speakers be

installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.

SAFETY WARNING:

These speakers have FastMount® tabs that prevent the speaker from falling

out of the mounting hole during the installation process.

The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution

when handling the speaker.

See Installation (page 4) for complete information about the FastMount tabs.

PARTS LIST

Your Sonance Virtuoso

speakers include the following:

• (2) Sonance Virtuoso

Speakers

• (2) Paintable Grilles

• (2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting

• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Virtuoso

Metal Grille (part# 92290): Metal replacement for included grilles.

Virtuoso

Cloth Grille (part# 92285): Cloth-covered replacement for included grilles.

Virtuoso

FlexBracket (part# 92247): Plastic template to reserve a mounting hole

for the speaker in new construction. Designed to be used with the RotoLock®

mounting system.

Virtuoso

Coverplate (part# 92245): Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket

during construction until the speaker is installed.

Virtuoso

Acoustic Enclosure (part# 91900): ½” MDF enclosure that

provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of sound

transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new

construction.

Virtuoso

Retrofit Enclosure (part# 92243): Molded enclosure that reduces

sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces. Can be used in both new

construction and retrofit installations.

Virtuoso

Fire-Rated Back Can (part# 91908): Meets ASTM E 119 and UL2043

criteria for commercial installations.

Sonafill

In-Ceiling System (part# 91928): Retrofittable acoustical

treatment for in-ceiling speakers consisting of two pillows and four tiles that

virtually eliminates noise produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically

improves midbass sound quality and reduces sound transmission into

adjacent rooms.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The locations of the speakers should be determined by considering the

primary listening location, the primary use for the speakers (distributed

audio, 2-channel or home theater) and aesthetic values. For optimum results

contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.

Distributed Audio Placement

Sonance Virtuoso

speakers have very smooth and predictable off-axis

response, increasing placement options while providing excellent coverage in

distributed audio systems. The chart below shows how far apart the speakers

can be placed while still providing good coverage. The distances are based on

ear heights of 62” for standing listeners and 40” for seated listeners.

Home Theater Placement

Left, Center and Right Speakers

• 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.

• Place the left & right speakers at least 2 to 3 feet away from the side walls.

• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the

speakers.

• If necessary, pivot the Sonic Eye (midrange/tweeter) and the woofer of each

speaker towards the listening position to maximize the soundstage.

Use Illustration 1 as a guide.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SONANCE VIRTUOSO

DR-SERIES

8” IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

Speaker spacing in feet for a distributed audio system

Standing Listener Seated Listener

10-foot ceiling

12-foot ceiling

14-foot ceiling

8-foot ceiling

9.5'

13.5'

17.5'

21.5'

5.7'

9.7'

13.7'

17.7'

6'– 10'

apart

6' – 10'

apart

2' – 6'

2'– 3'

1'– 2'

Left & Right

Surround Speakers

Left, Center

& Right

Speakers

Illustration 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Placement

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® DR-SERIES 8” IN-CEILING SPEAKERS INTRODUCTION SPEAKER PLACEMENT Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso® DR-series 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.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® DR-SERIES 8” IN-CEILING SPEAKERS Left & Right Surround Speakers (5.1-Channel System) Wire resistance in Ohms vs. length of cable run 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.
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. The cutout for all VirtuosoDR speakers is 101/8” (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.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® DR-SERIES 8” IN-CEILING SPEAKERS To pivot the Sonic Eye: V833DR Apply light pressure to the tweeter ring and the outside edge of the midrange, as shown below in Illustration 6. Do not apply pressure to the midrange cone or the tweeter dome.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® DR-SERIES 8” IN-CEILING SPEAKERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. ONLY) 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., PST.
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©2006 Sonance. All rights reserved. Sonance, Sonance Virtuoso, RotoLock, Sonic Eye, Sonafill and FastMount are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dana Innovations. Due to continuous product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website: www.sonance.