High Resolution Series In-Wall Subwoofer Amplifier
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1. Sunfire User s Manual e Oversized heatsink for cool operation with any music e Discrete analog power supply with a large toroidal transformer for best reli ability and least noise e Front panel and remote control adjust able volume control e Five EQ mode presets to enhance all types of media e Night mode for reduced interference to other housemates when playing movies late into the night e 12V trigger for advanced home system control e Remote Infrared sensor jack for the custom home installer e Audio sense timeout is adjustable from 5 30 minutes Care To maintain the ampilifier s finish first unplug the power cord and then use a soft dry cloth to clean the surfaces Move the cloth with the grain of the front panel s finish Be careful not to scratch the display window If your Sunfire amplifier needs servicing please contact your nearest authorized Sunfire Dealer Sunfire User s Manual 3 Amplifier Features O Sunfire IRS 1 23 Power Switch Press the power switch in to turn on the amplifier As a general rule turn it on after your preamplifier or receiver is turned on When you have finished listening for the night turn it off before your preamplifier or receiver are turned off These precautions will help prevent turn on and turn off thumps in the subwoofer After a period with no input signal the amplifier will automatically turn itself to standby mode where it is2. High Resolution Series In Wall Subwoofer Amplifier HRSIW8 User s Manual RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN i CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Important Safety Instructions 1 Read Instructions 2 Keep these Instructions 3 Heed all Warnings 4 Follow all Instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 9 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a power supply cord or plug is dam aged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 10 Ventilation The apparatus should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the apparatus should not be situ ated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase cabinet or closed equipment rack that may imped
3. then the crossover frequency and slope are set flat and are not adjustable Decrease Increase Sunfire User s Manual 13 The EQ Mode allows you to choose EQ Mode from five preset EQ settings to suit your listening program EQ Mode Movie e Music Music Dynamic t t Impact Defeat Flat co EQ Mode Next Phase Select the phase from 0 45 90 135 Phase 180 225 270 and 315 degrees o Q 2 The phase setting is used to adjust T the phase polarity of the subwoofer to provide the best summing to the main Phase speakers The physical placement and aa distance of the subwoofer in relation to the main speakers may result in unwant ed cancellation of some of the bass and can be compensated for by adjusting the phase setting The phase setting can be adjusted while listening for maximum or best bass performance or by using a real time analyzer and measuring the actual response of the system as a whole Increase Night Mode This menu is used to enable or disable Night Mode the night mode This feature allows good Disables performance from the subwoofer while n not upsetting a sleeping household Enabled or Disabled Select 1 4 Sunfire User s Manual Auto Off The amplifier will automatically turn to Auto off standby mode if no audio is present for 15 min 9 an amount of time set using this menu t t The amplifier will turn back on whenever i an audio signal is present again The available t
4. authorized dealer first If for any reason you are un able to receive service from your dealer you may write to us Sunfire The AVC Group Return Center 2040 Creative Drive Ste 100 Lexington KY 40505 4304 You will be directed to an authorized Sunfire Service Station or receive instructions to ship the unit to the factory Please save the original shipping carton and packing materi als in case shipping is required Please do not ship Parcel Post Include a complete description of the prob lem indicating how you have it connected the associated equipment in your system and a copy of your purchase receipt Initial shipping costs are not paid by Sunfire return ground shipping costs will be prepaid if repairs were covered by the scope of this Warranty 19 High Resolution Series In Wall Subwoofer Amplifier HRSIWS Sunfire 1969 Kellogg Ave Carlsbad CA 92008 www sunfire com Manual 9901231 Rev A
5. effectively off It can however turn back on auto matically when an audio input signal is present or if a 12 VDC trigger voltage is applied to the Trigger inputs IR Receiver The area in front of this IR Receiver window should be kept clear and unob structed so the amplifier can receive IR commands from the remote control Power LED This LED will turn blue when the ampli fier is on and red when it is in standby mode DSP Display This vacuum fluorescent display VFD shows the status of the amplifier s controls Multiple menus allow full con trol of the amplifier s parameters and performance 5 DSP Control This control allows selection and ad justment of the amplifier s parameters It can be turned clockwise counter clockwise and pressed in to navigate through the DSP menus Turning the control counterclockwise will move the display backwards through its menus and allow values to be decreased Turning the control clockwise will move the display forwards through the avail able menus and allow values to be increased Pressing the control in will allow the selection of a parameter Rack Ears The amplifier comes with two rack ears that allow it to be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack Allow one rack space for the amplifier and one rack space minimum above and one below it for ventilation The rack ears are easily removed using three existing screws as shown Screws Sunfire
6. 240 Volts AC as this will cause catastrophic circuit failure European 230 VAC MODEL Connect the linecord to the amplifier before con necting the other end to a 230 Volt 50 Hz AC outlet The outlet must have a circuit rating of 4 amps or more Sunfire User s Manual Remote Control Features Sunfire User s Manual A Power Turns the amplifier on or puts it into standby mode where it is effectively off Mute Mutes the subwoofer output Menu Navigation Volume These controls allow you to navigate within the DSP menus select param eters and adjust them up or down through the available options Exit Press this to exit from the DSP menus All settings are left as they are Night On Off This turns on or off the Night mode suitable for late night listening EQ Presets These five buttons allow quick selection of EQ presets Impact Movie Music Dynamic and Flat These EQ presets have been carefully designed for opti mum performance 9 Amplifier Installation i Before using your subwoofer ampli AC Power Considerations fier please observe the following general precautions and read Ensure that the amplifier is plugged into the safety instructions on page 2 an outlet capable of supplying the correct Also read the manual that came voltage specified for your model with your Sunfire HRSIW8 in wall Unplug your amplifier s power cord from the electrical outlet if it will be left The amplifie
7. Memory Recall This menu allows you to recall a previ Memory Recall ously saved memory preset All DSP E Mem 2 9 settings will be recalled tot i m So m Down Up 1 6 Sunfire User s Manual Specifications Amplifier Output 12 VDC Trigger Input 520 watts rms into 4Q Input voltage range 2 2 13 VDC High Cut Filter Impedance approx 28000 4 2 mA 12 V 40 Hz 160 Hz adjustable with an LFE 3 5 mm mono minijack tip positive bypass position 12 36 dB octave adjustable slope Frequency Response 33 Hz 150 Hz 3 dB Power Line Voltage US model 120 VAC 50 60 Hz International model 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Dimensions Hx W xD 1 75 1U x 19 x 11 2 44 5 mm x 482 6 mm x 284 5 mm Weight 13 5 Ib 6 12 kg AC Line Power Consumption 75 watts average 0 5 watts in standby 815 watts maximum Output Levels Greater than 106 dB peak SPL includes room gain Measurement is at 1 meter anechoic Total Harmonic Distortion amplifier Less than 0 5 at 500W into 4Q Input Sensitivity full output 23 mV rms at 38 Hz with volume control set to maximum Input Impedance 49 KQ for Line Level input 20 KQ for XLR input XLR Input Pin1 Ground 1 Pin2 Positive g Pin3 Negative 2 2012 Sunfire Corporation All rights reserved Sunfire Corporation reserves the right to improve its products at any time Therefore specifications are subject to change without notice Manual 9901231 RevA Sunfire User s Manual 17 1 8
8. Sunfire User s Manual Sunfire Limited Warranty Sunfire a division of The AVC Group LLC is proud of its products which have been built with care using advanced technology and premium component parts Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years Sunfire offers the following Warranty to you the owner of a new Sunfire product Sunfire warrants the HRSIW8 amplifier to be free from defects in materials and workman ship for the period of ONE year from the date of purchase If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies Sunfire in writing Sunfire shall repair or replace the items at the company s option This warranty shall not apply a to equipment not manufactured by Sunfire b to equipment which shall have been installed by other than an authorized Sunfire installer c to installed equipment which is not installed to Sunfire s specifications d to equipment which shall have been re paired or altered by others than Sunfire e to equipment which shall have been sub jected to negligence accident or dam age by circumstances beyond Sunfire s control including but not limited to lightning flood electrical surge tornado earthquake or any other catastrophic events beyond Sunfire s control or to improper operation maintenance or storage or to other than normal use of service With respect to equ
9. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation WARNING THIS SUBWOOFER SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS YOU If this equipment does cause harmful in terference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 22 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sunfire could void the user s authority to operate this equip ment A MUST TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING FROM PERMANENT DAMAGE This amplifier is designed to power only the Sunfire HRSIW8 in wall subwoof
10. User s Manual Sunfire User s Manual To remove the rack ears first turn off the amplifier and remove the power cord Undo the three screws holding each rack ear in place Remove the rack ears and keep them in a safe place in case you need them in future Replace the three screws back into the amplifier and tighten securely Balanced XLR Input Connect these identical balanced in puts to the balanced line level sub LFE output of a Home Theater preamplifier receiver or other source Balanced connections offer superior noise cancellation over unbalanced connections You can use either XLR balanced or RCA unbalanced inputs with XLR preferred if you have a choice If your preamplifier or receiver has a single sub LFE balanced output con nect it to either of these inputs leaving the other one unused Line Level RCA Inputs Connect these identical unbalanced inputs with RCA type patch cords to the line level sub LFE outputs of your Home Theater preamplifier receiver or other source If your preamplifier or receiver has a single sub LFE output connect it to either of these inputs leaving the other one unused 10 11 12 14 15 16 If your preamplifier or receiver does not have a sub LFE output use Y adapt ers at the preamplifier outputs In this way you can send the preamplifier s output signals to your main amplifier and to the subwoofer amplifier at the same t
11. e the flow of air through ventilation openings 11 Power Sources The apparatus should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on the apparatus 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particu lar attention to cords at plugs convenience 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and main tenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance receptacles and the point where they exit the apparatus 13 Non use Periods The power cord of the apparatus should be unplugged from the outlet when unused for a long period of time 14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the apparatus 15 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the apparatus beyond those means described in this operating manual All other servicing should be referred to qualified service p
12. er No other subwoofer or speaker should be connected to the amplifier as this may lead to serious damage to your equipment Contents A Safety Instructions 2 Introduction na sana 4 Unpacking cccceeeee ees 4 Amplifier Features 6 Remote Control Features 9 Amplifier Installation 10 System Configuration 11 DSP Controls 06 12 Specifications 00 18 Limited Warranty 18 Service Assistance 18 For more information on this and other Sunfire products please visit our website www sunfire com Sunfire User s Manual 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Sunfire High Resolution Series HRSIW8 in wall subwoofer amplifier We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you The amplifier is designed to sup ply speaker level power to the Sunfire HRSIW8 in wall subwoofer to produce stunning low frequency effects for your home theater This guide gives an overview of the features of your amplifier Further details of the system are supplied in the manual provided with the Sunfire HRSIW8 in wall subwoofer Unpacking Your Sunfire amplifier should reach you in perfect condition If you do notice any shipping damage please contact your Sunfire Dealer immediately Gently lift out the unit and remove all the packing material It is important to sa
13. ersonnel 16 This apparatus has been equipped with an AC mains power switch This switch is located on the front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user 17 The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 18 To Prevent Electric Shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Pour pr evenir les chocs lectriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarise avec un prolongateur un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant sauf si les lames peuvent tre ins r es fond sans laisser aucune pariie d couvert 19 Grounding or Polarization Precau tions should be taken so that the ground ing or polarization means of the apparatus is not defeated 20 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regula tions of the Canadian Depart ment of Communications Sunfire User s Manual ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num ri que n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux ap pareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada 21
14. ime Trigger Inputs This input can be used to automatically turn on the amplifier To do this con nect a 12 VDC source as follows Input voltage range 2 2 13 VDC Impedance approximately 2800 ohm 4 2 mA 12V 3 5 mm mono mini jack tip positive Some Home Theater preamplifiers and receivers such as the Sunfire Theater Grand series have matching 12 VDC Trigger outputs When they are turned on the amplifier will turn on Ground Terminal This screw terminal is provided in order to ground the amplifier In some cases grounding may eliminate noise due to a ground loop in the system IR Input This IR input can be connected to the output of an optional external IR receiv er The amplifier can then be controlled in the same way as using the remote control and pointing at the internal IR receiver on the front panel Service This connector is provided for use by Sunfire service technicians only 7 13 Speaker Level Outputs This is the connection to the Sunfire HRSIW 8 in wall subwoofer Use high quality Class 2 speaker wiring The red post is the positive output and connects to the positive red post of the HRSIW8 subwoofer The black post is the negative and connects to the negative black post of the HRSIW8 subwoofer The five way gold plated posts can accept bare wire pins spade terminals and dual or single banana connectors subwoofer No other subwoofer or speaker sh
15. ime settings are 5 10 15 20 _ Time 25 and 30 minutes and Disabled If Disabled is selected then the amplifier will not turn itself off Decrease Increase Time Time SUB LFE Mode In SUB Mode the Crossover Slope and Mode select Crossover Frequency can be adjusted SUB and so these menus are available t ji In LFE mode the Crossover Slope and Crossover Frequency cannot be ad SUB or LFE justed and so these menus are hidden The crossover adjustment is then left to the Home Theater preamplifier Select Auto Off The amplifier will automatically turn External Irigsgser on from standby if a trigger voltage is OFF a applied to the 12VDC trigger input on the rear panel This menu allows you to turn t t this feature on or off ON or OFF j Select Lock Setting This menu allows you to lock the DSP Lock s thiinse settings so that they cannot be altered Disabled If lock is enabled then no settings can be changed until lock is disabled Disable or Enable Select Sunfire User s Manual 15 Memory Store All the settings of the DSP can be Memory Store saved as a snapshot in one of three Mem 2 3 memory locations This will allow you to quickly save your favorite settings i j f When the amplifier DSP settings are to Memory your liking go to this menu and save in 12 or3 male memory 1 2 or 3 Down Up The memory recall menu will allow you to easily recall these settings at any time
16. ipment sold by but not manufactured by Sunfire the warranty obligations of Sunfire shall in all respects conform and be limited to the warranty actu ally extended to Sunfire by its supplier The foregoing warranties do not cover reim bursement for labor transportation removal installation or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement Except as may be expressly provided and authorized in writing by Sunfire Sunfire shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever with respect to equip ment manufactured by Sunfire or services rendered by Sunfire Sunfire User s Manual THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE ATTENTION TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS To insure that consumers obtain qual ity pre sale and after sale support and service Sunfire products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers Sunfire products are not sold online The warranties on Sunfire products are NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer or an online E tailer Service Assistance We suggest that you read the Limited War ranty completely to fully understand your Warranty Service coverage If your Sunfire product ever requires service contact your nearest Sunfire
17. ol Turn DSP Control Right or press the RIGHT button on the remote control Press the DSP Control in or Riser press the ENTER button on the remote control Main Screen nj Normal 3 Not Muted EQ Mode Bil Night Mode On W Muted 4 SUB or LFE Mode Enable External Trigger Enable Lock Setting Auto Off Setting 1 2 Sunfire User s Manual Volume Volume Sane lt Volume OdB Level Adjust the volume of the subwoofer to 7 t match the main front speakers m dB Level nEn The volume is adjustable from 79 to 0 dB Decrease Increase Subsonic Frequency Adjust the lower cutoff frequency from 16 to 40 Hz in 1 Hz steps including a FLAT setting The subwoofer will play the frequency range above the cutoff frequency d Freq an Decrease Increase Crossover Frequency Adjust the higher cutoff frequency Crossover 24dB from 40 to 160 Hz in 1 Hz steps The Pee alle 3 120Hz 92 subwoofer will play the frequency range below the cutoff frequency The current t t t crossover slope is also displayed dm Freq h If LFE is chosen in the SUB LFE menu then the crossover frequency and slope Decrease Increase are set flat and are not adjustable the menus are hidden Crossover Slope Select the crossover slope from 12 Crossover 120Hz 18 24 30 or 36 dB octave The Slope Z4AdB a current crossover frequency is also 4 displayed f t If LFE is chosen in the SUB LFE menu gm Slope
18. ould be connected or this may lead to serious damage to your equipment The amplifier is designed to power only the Sunfire HRSIW8 in wall 14 Voltage Select Switch This switch allows the amplifier to be set to the local AC mains voltage either 115 VAC or 230 VAC ing this switch Undo the two small screws and remove the protec tive plate covering the switch Set the switch to the local AC mains voltage Replace the protective cover Always unplug the power cord and all other connections before mov 115V FUSE T8AL 250V 230V FUSE T4AL 250V ew ee ny Sain aoa e oa a SiS E E SSIS SSIS IR ISis ISS Sie 115V 60Hz 230V 50Hz 625W 8 A A 14 15 16 15 Line Fuse The subwoofer is supplied with a con servative slow blow type fuse to protect the electronics Always unplug the power cord before inspecting or changing the fuse Never use a fuse with a larger current rating than shown on the markings next to the fuseholder Use a small flat screwdriver to pry out the fuseholder and replace the fuse 16 IEC Linecord socket The amplifier comes with a detachable linecord which connects here US 120 VAC MODEL Connect the linecord to the amplifier before connect ing the other end to a 120 Volt 60 Hz AC outlet The outlet must have a cir cuit rating of 8 amps or more a typical home circuit is rated at 15 amps Never plug the US 120 VAC Model amplifier directly into 220
19. r may be rack mounted unused for a long period of time using the supplied rack ears It will fit into a standard 1U 19 inch rack space Allow a minimum of 1 free rack space above and below for ventilation This is very important subwoofer Route the power supply cord so it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it especially at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the unit e The amplifier may also be placed on a shelf supported on its feet Make sure it is not placed on car peting or similar that may obscure its ventilation openings Before making or changing any connections ALWAYS make sure that the amplifier and your other components are turned OFF Also turn down the volume control of the subwoofer amplifier and e Never open the amplifier cabinet your preamplifier or receiver as this might result in an electrical shock to you or damage to the Speaker Level connections unit There are no user servicable o The amplifiers speaker level outputs components inside p P p can accept speaker wires with banana dual banana bare wire pins or spade terminals If you have banana type con nectors on your speaker wire make sure that you tighten the binding posts before inserting e Protect the amplifier from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat such as heating vents and radiators e To prevent fire or shock do not expo
20. se the amplifier or subwoofer to rain or moisture If fluid or a for eign object should enter either unit immediately turn off the power and contact your Sunfire Dealer Make sure that the negative speaker wires never touch the positive wires as this will short out and possibly damage your amplifier Magnetic Fields We recommend that you place your subwoofer further than two feet away e Avoid excessive exposure to extreme cold or dust e Do not place heavy objects on top from your TV VCR tape deck or com of the amplifier puter so the speaker s magnet won t distort the colors of your TV picture or Heat rise erase your video tapes audio tapes or computer discs e Allow adequate ventilation around the top and sides of the amplifier e Allow adequate ventilation if you are rack mounting the amplifier 1 0 Sunfire User s Manual system Configuration HRSIW8 Amplifier CEE PLP LLL LLALA LLPPPPPPLLZLGE LLLP Connect balanced or unbalanced inputs to the SUB LFE line level output of your home theater preamplifier or receiver HRSIW8 In Wall Subwoofer Sunfire User s Manual 11 DSP Controls The DSP section of the amplifier is controlled either by using the front panel DSP control knob or by using the remote control In the details below these three icons are used and their explanation is as follows Turn DSP Control left or press the LEFT button on the remote contr
21. ve all the packing materials and the box in case your amplifier ever needs to be moved or shipped for repair Make sure that you keep your sales receipt It is the only way to establish the duration of your Limited Warranty and it may come in useful for insurance purposes Please take a moment to fill out and mail the Sunfire Customer Response card Also read the serial number located on the control panel and record it here Features Amplifier designed exclusively for the Sunfire HRSIW8 in wall subwoofer 500 Watt all discrete Class D switch ing amplifier for maximum robustness DSP system equalization for perfect frequency response DSP adjustable crossover with 40 160 Hz range and your choice of 12 36 dB octave slopes DSP adjustable subsonic filter adjust able from flat to 40 Hz DSP adjustable phase DSP soft limiter prevents any clipping at the speaker and limits to 1 5 THD Two line level XLR balanced inputs Two line level RCA unbalanced inputs Five way gold plated speaker binding posts DSP settings can be locked unlocked DSP display includes graphic volume display DSP menus and settings can be scrolled through and selected by the front panel knob and IR remote control Storage and recall of DSP settings SUB LFE mode control Smart standby power supply that servo controls the main amplifier power for less than a half watt draw from the household mains during standby Serial Number Purchased from
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