Sonance VIRTUOSO A800D Instruction Manual

Sonance VIRTUOSO A800D Instruction Manual

D-series 8” in-wall woofer

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Virtuoso® A800D in-wall woofer. When
properly installed, this woofer will give you many years of entertainment
pleasure. To get the most out of your new woofer, please read this
manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that this woofer be
installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.
SAFETY WARNING
This woofer has FastMount® tabs that prevent the woofer from falling out of
the mounting hole during the installation process.
The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution
when handling the woofer.
See Installing The Woofer (page 3) for complete information about the
FastMount tabs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed When using your Virtuoso
A800D woofer, to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Retain these 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 the amplifier in a high-humidity environment or near water —
for example in a wet basement, or near a wet bar or swimming pool.
6. Never touch the speaker driver or push any object through the grille.
7. Always provide adequate ventilation for the amplifier. Allow a minimum of
one (1) inch above and three (3) inches behind the amplifier. Do not block
the 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 its back panel. The power supply cord should be routed to avoid
damage from contact with sharp objects or being stepped on.
10. Unplug the amplifier during thunderstorms or when the woofer will be
unused for extended periods of time.
11. Exercise care to avoid spilling liquids on or in the amplifier or woofer.
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
of child causing serious injury, as well as
damage to the amplifier.
13. Do not expose the amplifier to dripping or
splashing. Do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the amplifier.
14. Cleaning: The amplifier and woofer should
be cleaned only as recommend by the manufacturer.
15. Non-Use Periods: Unplug the amplifier's power cord from the electrical
outlet when the woofer will be unused for a long period of time.
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16. Damage Requiring Service: The woofer and/or amplifier should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power cord or plug has been damaged
B. Objects have fallen, or liquids have been spilled into the amplifier
C. The amplifier or woofer have been exposed to rain.
D. The amplifier and/or woofer does not appear to be operating properly
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The woofer or amplifier has been dropped or appears to have been
damaged.
17. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the woofer or amplifier
beyond that described in these instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
18. Storms: To prevent damage to components, unplug all electronic
equipment during thunderstorms.
PARTS LIST
Each Sonance Virtuoso A800D woofer includes the following:
• (1) Sonance Virtuoso A800D woofer
• (1) Sonance Virtuoso A800 150-watt amplifier
• (1) Paintable grille
• (1) Plastic paint plug to protect woofer during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
• (1) IEC Power Cord
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Summary of Contents for Sonance VIRTUOSO A800D

  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions should always be followed When using your Virtuoso A800D woofer, to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Retain these instructions for future reference.
  • Page 2: Optional Accessories

    Illustration 1: Virtuoso A800D Placement for Home Theater 2-Channel Placement In a 2-channel system the A800D should be located on a corner of the room, as close as possible to the left or right speaker. Corner placement provides the highest output and best overall performance for the A800D woofer.
  • Page 3: Installation

    You can also paint the woofer after installation, but before the grille is attached. The Virtuoso A800D woofer comes from the factory fitted with a plastic ‘paint plug’ . Use the paint plug to protect the woofer driver while the flange is being painted along with the wall.
  • Page 4: Connecting The Amplifier

    High Level Inputs and Outputs If your system’s electronics do not have preamp outputs or subwoofer outputs you can connect its left and right speaker outputs to the A800D’s High Level Inputs. Then connect the A800’s High Level Outputs to your left and right speakers.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    (towards the room); at the 180° setting, when an electrically positive signal is sent to the A800D woofer the speaker driver will move in (away from the room). This allows you to better match the phase of the woofer’s output with that of your left and right speakers so that their...
  • Page 6: Exclusions And Limitations

    Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website: 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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