ALL-ENVIRONMENT
OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKERS
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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VM-S
ERIES
LIMITED WARRANTY: Exclusion of Certain Damages
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www.nearspeakers.com
ALL-ENVIRONMENT OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKERS
VM-S
ERIES
REAR
VIEW
HEAVY
-GAUGE
ALUMINUM GRILLE
SAFETY CABLE
ATT
ACHMENT
POINT
WEATHER-RESIST
ANT
ENCLOSURE
PLUG-IN
RECEPTACLE
The NEAR
®
VM-Series Loudspeakers are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 7 (seven) years
from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Any part of any NEAR product covered by this warranty that, with normal
installation and use, becomes defective (as confirmed by Bogen upon inspection) during the applicable warranty period, will be
repaired or replaced by Bogen, at Bogen’s option, provided the product is shipped insured and prepaid to: Bogen Factory Service
Department, 4570 Shelby Air Drive, Suite 11, Memphis, TN 38118 USA. Repaired or replacement product will be returned to you
freight prepaid. This warranty does not extend to any of our products that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, improper
storage, neglect, accident, improper installation or have been modified or repaired or altered in any manner whatsoever, or where
the serial number or date code has been removed or defaced
.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS BOGEN’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND THE PURCHASER’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR NEAR PRODUCTS. BOGEN MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW. Bogen's liability
arising out of the manufacture, sale or supplying of NEAR products or their use or disposition, whether based upon warranty,
contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to the price of the product. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOGEN BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA
OR LOSS OF USE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR SUPPLYING OF NEAR PRODUCTS, EVEN
IF BOGEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES. Some States do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
NEAR products that are out of warranty will also be repaired by the Bogen Factory Service Department -- same address as above
or call 201-934-8500. The parts and labor involved in these repairs are warranted for 90 days when repaired by the Bogen
Factory Service Department. All shipping charges in addition to parts and labor charges will be at the owner's expense. All returns
require a Return Authorization number. For most efficient warranty or repair service, please include a description of the failure.
Products manufactured and labeled by other companies may be covered by warranties offered by such companies. Please call
Bogen Customer Service or refer to product packaging for manufacturer’s warranty for non-NEAR branded products.
11/2014
SPEAKER
BRACKET
MOUNT
YOU MUST ACCURATELY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL THE
PARTS INVOLVED IN THIS INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS AND
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO POSSIBLE LEGAL ACTION. PLEASE CONSULT
A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN OR HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SPEAKER INSTALLATION.
VM2W
VM1W
VM2B
VM1B
FRONT
VIEW
1
Attaching Wall Mount Bracket
to a Wall/Flat Surface
WALL
MOUNT
BRACKET
Position the
Wall Mount Bracket
(A)
firmly up against a wall or flat
surface and then attach the bracket by inserting 2 mounting screws
(user-supplied) through the 2 mounting holes
(B)
on the W
all Mount
Bracket. Secure the Bracket flush to surface.
WALL
B
SIDE VIEW
A
MOUNTING SCREWS
(USER-SUPPLIED)
A
CO
NT
EN
TS
I
NC
LU
DE
:
2. Plug-in Connector Cable
3. Clamping Knob
4. Rubber Washer
5. Wall Mount Bracket
PLUG-IN
CONNECTOR
(IP68-RATED)
1. VM1 or VM2 Loudspeaker
1
2
3
4
5
5-1/4” H x 8-1/4” W x 7-3/8” D
(including Bracket)
6-7/8” H x 9-3/4” W x 8-1/8” D
(including Bracket)
VM
2
B/W
VM
1
B/W
DI
ME
NS
IO
NS
(HORIZONTAL)
B
The
NEAR
®
VM1
and
VM2 Outdoor Full-Range Loudspeakers
have been purpose-
built to be extremely durable in all weather conditions. With a mix of elegance and
function, the VM1 (4.5” 2-way) and the VM2 (5.25” 2-way) utilize many of NEAR’s
signature features and benefits such as Metal Diaphragm Technology (MDT) woofers
for consistent performance in any environment, and titanium-alloy tweeters that deliver
superior sound quality. The VM-Series speaker enclosure is color-through, mica-
loaded polypropylene with color-matched aluminum grilles. The VM-Series mounting
system minimizes installation effort and reduces “ladder time” for superior installation
efficiency and safety
.
WARNING:
Customer is responsible for selecting the appropriate mounting hardware
and surface. Both the mounting hardware and surface must be capable of withstand-
ing 5x the weight of the suspended assembly. Also, it is recommended that a safety
cable be attached to the unit where specified to preventthe unit from falling should
the mounting hardware or surface attachment fail. Please consult a professional
installer if you are uncertain or have any questions regarding the speaker installation.
