I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
S O N A N C E E L L I P S E S U R I N - C E I L I N G S P E A K E R
7 - CHANNEL HOME THEATER PLACEMENT
PN. 33-2931
Try to apply as many of the following suggestions when using four
Ellipse SUR speakers as your surround speakers.
INTRODUCTION
Front surround speakers can be located directly to the sides of the
seating or approximately two to three feet in front of the seating for
better integration with the left, center and right speakers. The
speakers should be oriented so the coaxial drivers face the front and
rear walls of the room.
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Ellipse SUR in-ceiling speaker.
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.
Rear surround speakers should be located approximately four to eight
feet behind the seating and the speakers should be separated six to
ten feet apart. The speakers should be oriented so the coaxial drivers
face the left and right side walls of the room.
PARTS LIST
4 to 8 feet
Each Ellipse speaker package includes the following items:
(2) Sonance Ellipse SUR speakers
(2) Paintable grille
(2) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting
(1) Mounting cutout template ( in packaging )
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
TV
FlexBracket - part number 91922
Plastic template to reserve a hole in new construction.
Designed to be used with the FlexbarTM mounting system.
Acoustical Enclosure - part number 91921
A 1/2" medium density fiberboard enclosure designed
specifically for the Ellipse speakers.
Sonafill in-ceiling - part number 91928
Placement with four surround speakers
Sonafill is a retrofitable acoustical treatment for that virtually
eliminates the noise produced by resonating drywall and
dramatically improves mid-bass sound quality
5 - CHANNEL HOME THEATER PLACEMENT
ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT OPTIONS
In many installations the main seating will be against the rear wall of
the room. In this type of room we suggest locating the speakers
approximately two feet from the rear wall and spaced from ten to
fifteen feet apart.
The ideal location for the Ellipse SUR is two to four feet behind the
listening position with the speakers separated approximately eight to
twelve feet.
The speakers should be oriented so the coaxial drivers face the front
and rear walls of the room.
Locating the speakers in this way will provide a more diffuse surround
presentation.
TV
TV
10 to 15 feet
Placement with two surround speakers
Alternative placement with two surround speakers
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INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS
Step 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.
Step 2
To install the Ellipse LCR, insert one side
of the Flexbar clamps through the hole
in the drywall. Once the feet are
through the hole, insert the other side of
the Flexbars into the cutout.
Note: The maximum clamp thickness is
1-1/4" (32mm)
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.
Step 3
Tighten the four screws on the front of
the baffle. The Flexbars will
automatically begin clamping the
speaker. When you notice resistance on
the four screws, the speaker has been
clamped successfully.
Once the grilles and flange are painted and dry, remove the paint plug
from the flange and install the grilles.
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 four Flexbar screws are
tightened 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 adjusted for
proper grille fit.
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Ellipse SUR
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 your speakers between the hours of 7:00
AM and 5:00 PM Pacific time, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Speaker Design
In-ceiling surround infinite baffle
Tweeter
Midrange
Woofer
rubber
Two - 1/2" (13mm) Cloth domes
Two - 3" (76 mm) Black glass composite cones
6 1/2" (165 mm) Black glass composite cone with a
surround
In the event your unit should need repair or service, you may return
the unit to your authorized dealer or use the following guidelines:
Frequency Response 50Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3dB
1. Be prepared to state the model number and / or serial number,
date of purchase and dealer's name and address when calling.
Impedance
Power
8 ohms nominal, 6 ohms minimum
5 to 125 watts
89 dB 1W / 1m
SPL
2. Contact Sonance directly at (800) 582-0772 or (949) 492-7777 or
Grille
Aluminum
Speaker Dimensions 10 1/2" (267mm) x 15 1/2" (394mm) x 5 7/8" (149mm)
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.
Cutout Dimensions
9" (229mm) x 14" (356mm) elliptical
Weight
16.0 lbs (7.26 kg) per pair
4. The original packaging must be used. If the original packaging is
unavailable, replacements can be obtained from Sonance for a
small fee.
10 1/2" (267mm)
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 !
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from a
Sonance Authorized Dealer after September 1, 2003. Purchases made before that date carry a
limited 5 year warranty.
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the
Sonance Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the
address listed on this installation 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 damage in transit is to be borne by the
purchaser. If, upon examination at the Factory or Sonance Authorized Dealer, it is determined
that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty
period, Sonance or the Sonance Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this
product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available
and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at its sole option may replace the unit with a
current model of equal or greater 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 Warranty 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 product, even if Sonance
or a Sonance. Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for
any claim by any other party.
14" (356mm)
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.
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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
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