Sonance IS4 C User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION: INVISIBLE SPEAKER IS4 C 2-3

SPECIFICATIONS 2-3

IS4 C SPEAKER INSTALLATION DETAIL VIEW 4

WIRE GAUGE CHART 4

NEW CONSTRUCTION 5-8

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION 9-11

FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS 12-16

NOTES 17

WARRANTY 18

INSTALLATION MANUAL

INVISIBLE SPEAKER IS4 C

INTRODUCTION

SONANCE offers the ability to contribute to brilliant architecture and genius

design by removing all speaker grilles from the room décor. SONANCE INVISIBLE

SERIES offers audiophile quality and ease of installation to any design project.

SONANCE INVISIBLE SERIES

IS4 C

The IS4 C is for any commercial or residential settings where a 70 or 100 volt system is being

used. The IS4 C features all the industry standard tap settings as well as an 8-ohm bypass.

SPECIFICATIONS

Tweeter 4 sq. in (27 sq. cm) planar diaphragm, driven by a 1” (25mm) voice coil

Midrange 17 sq. in (110 sq. cm) planar diaphragm, driven by a 1” (25mm) voice coil

Woofer 113 sq. in (732 sq. cm) planar diaphragm, driven by a 2” (50mm) voice coil

Frequency Response 40Hz – 20kHz ±3dB

Transformer Primary voltage: 70V, 100V

Primary taps (70V): 0.5W, 1.5W, 3W, 6W, 12W, 24W, 48W

Primary taps (100V): 1.5W, 3W, 6W, 12W,24W, 48W

5-ohm bypass

Power Handling 100 watts RMS

Sensitivity 90dB (1W/1 meter)

Dispersion 170º hemispherical up to 10 kHz

Finish Paper surface ready for up to 1/8” (3mm) flexible material* and paint

Overload Protection: Three independent self-resetting gel switches (low, mid and high)

Cutout Dims -

Without Enclosure (WxHxD) 16-1/8” x 24-5/32” x 2” (409.5mm x 613.5mm x 51mm)

Cutout Dims -

With Enclosure (WxHxD) 16-1/8” x 24-5/32” x 3-11/16” (409.5mm x 613.5mm x 94mm)

Back Box (WxHxD) 14-1/8” x 22-3/16” x 2-1/8” (358mm x 563.5mm x 54mm)

Shipping Weight: 28 lbs (12.7 kg) each

Environment Temperature: 0° - 125°F (-17.7 - 51.7°C)

*Pliable, elastic material such as joint compound or wallpaper.

Specifications subject to change.

UL2043

WARNING: Do not mount and finish over the speaker until

you have selected the necessary tap setting to achieve the desired

volume level. After selecting a given tap, play the speaker with

an actual audio signal to verify the speaker provides adequate

volume. If necessary, re-select a lower or higher tap setting.

POWER

SELECT

(WATTS)

70V

100V

IS4 C

Using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver remove the two screws

securing the terminal cover plate.

When using speaker wire without conduit, run the wire

through the hole on the terminal cover plate. Wire needs to

be clamped as required by national or local codes. Connect

the wires to the terminal block being certain to connect the

positive wire to terminal marked + and the negative wire to

the terminal marked – .

When using conduit attach the conduit connector to the

terminal cover plate then connect the wires to the terminal

block being certain to connect the positive wire to terminal

marked + and the negative wire to the terminal marked – .

Using a flat head screwdriver set the transformer tap to

the correct tap setting for your installation. We strongly

recommend testing the system with music to determine the

correct output level.

IS4 C Wiring Diagram

Amplifier

IS4 C Speakers

UNDERSTANDING THE INVISIBLE SERIES INSTALLATION

INVISIBLE SERIES SPEAKER INSTALLATION DETAIL VIEW

WIRE GAUGE CHART

Refer to the following table

when selecting the proper wire

gauge for your system:

16” (40.6cm) standard framing

Drywall

Stud

Fiberglass Mesh Tape

Joint Compound

Drywall Screw (wall board)

Drywall Screw (speaker)

Height Shim

Speaker Frame

SONANCE INVISIBLE SERIES SPEAKER

1/8” (3mm) maximum topping compound

buildup over active speaker area

Note: IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION FOR LOCATING THE IS4 C ON WALLS

For wall installations, locate the bottom of the Invisible Series Speaker at least 7 ft. (2.1m) up from

the floor. Placing the speaker lower on the wall will put it at risk for having picture nails or other

hanging devices driven through the diaphragm and damaging the speaker. Since the final surface finish

enables the speaker to completely disappear, it is critical to locate the speaker high enough on the

wall to protect it for the future. Resulting damage of this type is not covered by the warranty.

ENCLOSURE

WIRE GAUGE CHART

WIRE GAUGE

5 WATT

10,000 FT

9,000 FT

5,500 FT

3,400 FT

2,100 FT

10 WATT

7,000 FT

4,500 FT

2,700 FT

1,700 FT

1,000 FT

15 WATT

4,600 FT

2,800 FT

1,800 FT

1,100 FT

700 FT

30 WATT

2,300 FT

1,400 FT

900 FT

550 FT

350 FT

50 WATT

1,400 FT

830 FT

540 FT

330 FT

210 FT

100 WATT

700 FT

415 FT

270 FT

115 F T

105 FT

200 WATT

350 FT

205 FT

135 FT

60 FT

50 FT

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL (949) 492-7777

OR VISIT WWW.SONANCE.COM/

IN-WALL-IN-CEILING/INVISIBLE-SERIES

1. Wire stud bay prior to mounting drywall. See page 4 for

wire gauge chart.

3. With the aid of a level, screw the space saver to the studs.

Ensure the speaker cable will have easy access once the space

saver is removed.

4. Secure edges of the space saver.2. Place space saver in desired final location of speaker.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

IS4 C Space Saver Part Number: 92723

NEW CONSTRUCTION

5. After all drywall is hung, begin speaker installation by

removing space saver.

6. Be careful not to damage the exposed drywall during

space saver removal.

TALL SIDE

5/8” (16MM)

DRYWALL SHORT SIDE

1/2” (12MM)

DRYWALL

THIN SHIM

5/16” (8MM)

INTERNATIONAL

APPLICATIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

7. Pull 2-conductor speaker wire down into the

exposed opening.

8. Select the appropriate shim for the application.*

Use cardboard shims for fine tuning.

*All installations in 1/2" (13mm) and 5/8" (16mm)

drywall with wood stud construction require a shim.

9. Peel off corresponding adhesive backing.

10. Press shim firmly into position, aligning screw holes.

11. Connect speaker wire to the appropriate terminal on

the speaker. (Speaker shown with optional enclosure.)

12. Insert speaker into opening.

13. Secure speaker with at least 4 drywall screws on each

side. Top and bottom are optional. Do not over tighten.

14. Go to Finishing Instructions starting on page 12.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

TEST THE SPEAKER FOR 60 SECONDS WITH

AN AUDIO SOURCE BEFORE COVERING WITH

DRYWALL COMPOUND!

This is the last point any wiring corrections can

be made. After test is complete finish securing with

remaining drywall screws.

IS4 C Space Saver Part Number: 92723

FIGURE 6: EXPOSED STUDS AFTER DRYWALL IS REMOVED

FIGURE 4: MARKING THE SPEAKER LOCATION

FIGURE 5: CUTTING THE MOUNTING HOLE

Half (¾”) of

Each Stud/Joist

Should Be

Exposed

3. Use Utility Knife

to Complete

Horizontal Cuts

EXISITNG CONSTRUCTION

1. Determine the location for the speaker.

2. Using a stud finder, locate the first studs/joists to

the right and left of the speaker position.

3. Mark the centers of the studs/joists.

(See Figure 4, below.)

4. Using the speaker as a template, determine the desired

speaker location on the wall. Mark the speaker’s top

and bottom edges on the drywall. (See Figure 4, above.)

5. Before proceeding, perform an obstruction survey

to be certain that there are no studs, conduit, pipes,

heating ducts, pocket doors, or air returns in the wall

cavity that will interfere with the speaker.

6. Using a drywall saw, cut the drywall along the top

and bottom horizontal marks UP TO THE INSIDE

EDGES OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT STUDS/JOISTS.

(See Figure 5 below.)

7. Using a utility knife, cut the drywall along the vertical

marks at the centers of the studs/ joists. Use the

utility knife to complete the horizontal cuts at each

stud/joist. (See Figure 5, below.) Remove the drywall

from the opening.

• This should expose only ¾” (19mm) of each stud/

joist or half of the stud/joist surface. (See Figure 6.)

8. Test-fit the speaker into the opening, verifying that

all of the speaker’s edges are even with the drywall

edges. If necessary, trim the edges of the drywall to

properly accommodate the speaker.

1. Mark Stud

Centerlines

on Wall

2. Hold Speaker

Against Wall

at Mounting

Location

3. Mark Top

and Bottom

Edges on

Wall

1. Use Drywall Saw

to Cut Along Top

and Bottom Lines

Up to Inside Edges

of Studs

2. Use Utility Knife

to Cut Along Stud

Centerlines

TALL SIDE

5/8” (16MM)

DRYWALL SHORT SIDE

1/2” (12MM)

DRYWALL

THIN SHIM

5/16” (8MM)

INTERNATIONAL

APPLICATIONS

*All installations in 1/2" (13mm) and 5/8" (16mm)

drywall with wood stud construction require a shim.

EXISITNG CONSTRUCTION

9. Pull 2-conductor speaker wire down into the

exposed opening.

10. Select the appropriate shim for the application.*

Use cardboard shims for fine tuning.

11. Peel off corresponding adhesive backing.

12. Press shim firmly into position, aligning screw holes.

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