Sonance SS6 - Manual

Sonance SS6

A user manual for the Sonance SS6 and SS4 Speaker Selector units explains their role in managing speaker volume and protection within audio systems. The document covers installation basics–such as proper placement, wiring polarity, and wire gauge requirements–to ensure safe integration with amplifiers and multiple speakers across rooms. It also highlights key features like built-in fuse protection, adjustable room-specific volume controls, and technical specifications including power handling, frequency response, and physical dimensions for both models.

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 1 – Installation Guide for Speaker Selector Units
  • Page 2 – Specifications and Safety Features of Speaker Selectors
  • Page 3 – Wiring Diagrams for Speaker Selector Connections
  • Page 4 – Technical Assistance and Warranty Procedures
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I n t r o d u c t i o n

T h e S S 6 a n d S S 4 l e t y o u c o n n e c t m u l t i p l e p a i r s o f l o u d s p e a k e r s t o o n e r e c e i v e r o r a m p l i f i e r a n d h a v e a l l s e t s o f s p e a k e r s a c t i v e
at one time. The SS6 lets you connect up to six pairs of speakers; the SS4 lets you connect up to four. Each pair of speakers c a n
b e t u r n e d O N a n d O F F i n d e p e n d e n t l y.

W h e r e t o P l a c e t h e S p e a k e r S e l e c t o r

F o r o p t i m u m p e r f o r m a n c e , t h e s p e a k e r s e l e c t o r s h o u l d b e p l a c e d c l o s e t o y o u r r e c e i v e r / a m p l i f i e r.

I f y o u p l a c e t h e s e l e c t o r i n a n e n c l o s e d c a b i n e t o r b e t w e e n s h e l v i n g , m a k e s u r e t h e r e i s a d e q u a t e s p a c e ( a t l e a s t t w o i n c h e s )
b e t w e e n t h e t o p o f t h e s e l e c t o r a n d a n y s h e l v i n g , c a b i n e t r y, o r c o m p o n e n t s p l a c e d a b o v e i t . D

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Use 16-gauge (or larger) speaker cable like Sonance MediaLinQ Gold or Bronze 16/4 speaker wire to connect the amplifier t o
t h e s e l e c t o r.

1 . S t r i p ¼ ” – ½ ” o f i n s u l a t i o n f r o m e a c h s p e a k e r l e a d . Tw i s t t h e s t r a n d s t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e r e a r e n o s t r a y s t r a n d s .

2 . C o n n e c t t h e s p e a k e r l e a d s b e t w e e n y o u r a m p l i f i e r ’s s p e a k e r o u t p u t s a n d t h e i n p u t t e r m i n a l s o n t h e b a c k o f t h e s p e a k e r

s e l e c t o r ( s e e

F i g u r e 1 , o n p a g e 3 ) . To a v o i d a s h o r t - c i r c u i t t h a t c a n d a m a g e y o u r r e c e i v e r o r a m p l i f i e r, b e s u r e n o s t r a y

s t r a n d s o f w i r e t o u c h e a c h o t h e r o r t h e c h a s s i s ’ o f t h e s e l e c t o r o r a m p l i f i e r.

N o t e : D o u b l e c h e c k t h e p o l a r i t y o f t h e s p e a k e r w i r e s f o r e a c h c h a n n e l : A m p l i f i e r “ + ” t o S e l e c t o r “ + ”

a n d A m p l i f i e r “ – ” t o S e l e c t o r “ – ” .

C o n n e c t i n g t h e S p e a k e r S e l e c t o r t o S p e a k e r s

IIm

mppoorrttaanntt:: TTuurrnn tthhee rreecceeiivveerr’’ss oorr aam

mpplliiffiieerr’’ss ppoow

weerr O

OFFFF bbeeffoorree m

maakkiinngg aannyy ccoonnnneeccttiioonnss ttoo tthhee sseelleeccttoorr..

U s e 1 6 - g a u g e ( o r l a r g e r ) s p e a k e r c a b l e . I t i s e a s i e s t t o r u n 4 - c o n d u c t o r c a b l e ( f o r e x a m p l e , S o n a n c e M e d i a L i n Q g o l d o r
B r o n z e 1 6 / 4 s p e a k e r c a b l e ) f r o m e a c h s t e r e o p a i r o f s p e a k e r s t o o n e o f t h e s p e a k e r o u t p u t s o n t h e b a c k o f t h e s p e a k e r
s e l e c t o r ( s e e ‘ R o o m 1 ’ i n F i g u r e 2 , o n p a g e 3 ) .

1

CAUTION

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S S 6 a n d S S 4 S p e a k e r S e l e c t o r
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Brand
Sonance
Model
SS6
Document type
Manual
Language(s)
English
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Summary

Page 1 - Installation Guide for Speaker Selector Units

Installation instructions for Sonance SS6 and SS4 Speaker Selector units, including safety precautions regarding heat, placement guidance, wiring requirements, and polarity notes.

Page 2 - Specifications and Safety Features of Speaker Selectors

Installation specifications, technical details, and safety features for the SS6 and SS4 units, covering volume control setup, amplifier protection switch usage, internal fuse operation, power handling, circuitry, frequency response, and physical dimensions.

Page 3 - Wiring Diagrams for Speaker Selector Connections

Visual instructions detailing how to connect the selector unit to an amplifier/receiver and connecting it to multiple speakers across different rooms with individual volume controls.

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