User Manual

1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placement on
page 1).
2. Perform an obstruction survey using a stud finder to be certain that
there are no studs, conduit, pipes, heating, ducts, pocket doors or
air returns in the ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker. 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.
3. Cut the mounting hole using a 4" (102mm) hole saw, and run the
speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier location.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH CEILINGS.
Before Installation
4. The high pass filter switch is located on the back of the speaker. The
setting for this switch should be determined before you start
installing the VP38R speaker.
High Pass Filter Switch
5. The default position is ON. In the
ON position the high pass
filter will limit the quantity of
low bass sent to the VP38R
speaker. The high pass filter
is necessary to allow a smooth
transition from the VP38R to the
BPS6 subwoofer.
6. If the VP38R will be used without
a subwoofer the high pass filter
switch should be set in the OFF
position.
7. If the VP38R will be used with a
Sonance DSP series amplifier the
high pass filter switch should be
set in the OFF position. The high
pass filter will be applied in the
DSP preset.
Sonance Visual Performance Speakers feature integral two piece Roto-
Lock mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing ceilings.
8. The Roto-Lock system can accommodate a ceiling material thickness
of 1/4" (6mm) to 1-7/8” (48mm).
With the toggle foot cap removed the system can accommodate a
ceiling material thickness of 7/16" (12mm) to 2-1/8” (54mm).
Two Piece Toggle Foot
VISUAL PERFORMANCE VP38R
9. When installing into double
drywall or other thicker ceiling
materials, you may need to
remove part of the two-piece
toggle feet. Unscrew the
toggle foot cap from the
toggle foot.
Wiring
In a system with four VP38R satellites and one BPS6 subwoofer all
speakers can be connected to a two channel amplifier.
This connection is possible using the high pass filter on the VP38R
satellite and the built in crossover in the BPS6 subwoofer.
Wiring – Multi-Channel Amplifier
The alternative connection method is to dedicate two amplifier channels
to the four VP38R satellites then connect the BPS6 subwoofer to a
dedicated pair of amplifier channels.
Using this connection method allows you to adjust the level of the
satellites and subwoofers independently.
Wiring – 2 Channel Amplifier
When wiring a DOS system (VP38R & BPS6) you have two options for
connecting the speakers to the amplifier.
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