INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Virtuoso® A800DR in-ceiling 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.
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 A800DR woofer includes the following:
• (1) Sonance Virtuoso A800DR 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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