Sonance VIRTUOSO A800DR Installation Instructions

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso A800DR in-ceiling woofer.
When properly installed, this product will provide you with years of
entertainment pleasure.
To obtain the full potential of your new speaker, 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Virtuoso A800DR woofer, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Retain the safety and installation instructions for future reference.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked on the product.
4. Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified factory authorized
personnel.
5. Do not use this product in a high humidity environment or near water, for example a wet
basement, wet bar, or swimming pool.
6. Never touch the drivers or push objects of any kind into this product through the grilles.
7. Always provide adequate ventilation for the Virtuoso A800 amplifier. Allow a minimum
of one inch above and three inches behind the amplifier. Do not block cooling vents on
the amplifier case.
8. The amplifier should be situated away from heat sources such as heat registers,
radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
9. The amplifier should only be connected to a power supply of the type marked on the
back panel. The power supply cord should be routed to avoid damage from contact wi t h
sharp objects or being stepped on.
10. Unplug the amplifier during thunderstorms or when the system will be unused for
extended periods.
11. Exercise care to avoid spilling liquids on or in the amplifier or speakers.
12. Do not place the amplifier on an unstable table, stand, or cart.
Improper placement of the amplifier may cause it to fall on an
adult or child causing serious injury and damage to the amplifier.
13. The Virtuoso A800 amplifier shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the Virtuoso A800 amplifier.
14. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
16. Damage requiring service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damag ed
B. Objects have fallen, or liquids have been spilled into the appliance
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance
E. The appliance has been dropped or appears to have been damag ed
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in
the installation instructions. All other servicing should be refereed to qualified service
personnel.
18. Storms - To prevent damage to components, unplug all electronic equipment during
thunderstorms.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
REFER SERVICING TO
PERSONNEL
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
RAIN OR
MOISTURE
DO NOT OPEN
SHOCK,
BACK)
INSIDE
SERVICE QUALIFIED
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
HAZARD
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I N S T A L L A T I O N
SONANCE V I R T U O S O3 A800DR I N - C E I L I N G W O O F E R
PARTS LIST
PN. 33-2294
Each Virtuoso A800DR includes the following items:
(1) Sonance Virtuoso A800DR speaker
(1) Sonance Virtuoso A800 150 watt amplifier
(1) Paintable grille
(1) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting
(1) Mounting cutout template ( in packaging )
HOME THEATER PLACEMENT
For best performance the Virtuoso A800DR woofer should be placed in
the front corner of the room as shown in the illustration below. Keep
the woofer as close as possible to the left, center and right speakers
to assure seamless integration of the sound from the main speaker
and the woofer.
The woofer should not be mounted in the same joist bay as the left
and right speakers.
TV
2 - CHANNEL AUDIO PLACEMENT
In a two channel system the woofer should be located in a corner of
the room and as close as possible to the left or right speaker. Corner
placement of the woofer will provide more predictable performance
and higher output level.
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I N S T R U C T I O N S
Virtuoso A800DR woofer
Home Theater Placement
Virtuoso A800DR woofer
Two Channel Audio Placement