Cinema Ribbon In-Wall Loudspeakers CRW-2 and CRW-2C
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1. 71 Syster 9 1 Configuration Some Sunfire home theater processors and receivers have two side axis chan nels that are matrixed from the left and right front channels and they are avail able in stereo as well as surround modes For the side axis you could use an other pair of CRW 2 loudspeakers Place the side axis loudspeakers along the side walls close to the fronts 9 1 System 10 Subwoofer Location The best location for a single subwoofer can be found by following these steps 1 Place the subwoofer on your couch or favorite easy listening chair You can then either run a calibra tion noise signal through it or play some of your favorite music samples with heavy bass Walk around the room standing in all the positions where you might be able to place the subwoofer This is usually somewhere close to the corners of the room Try locations fairly close to the front loudspeakers and try crouching down low Find the place in the room where the bass output from the subwoofer is most even Shut things down and install the subwoofer there This is the best position for the subwoofer The bass will sound the best when you are sitting in your normal listening position Sunfire User s Manual The Cinema Ribbon CRW loud i Crossover adjustment speakers are designed to be used Sunfire User s Manual Using a subwoofer A with a subwoofer to fill in the lower frequency range T2. eer ATT C Roun ne 2 800 ak All loudspeakers set to small receive frequencies above 80 Hz Quieter Set your subwoofer s own crossover control if it has one to maximum frequency or bypassed mode If it is set lower than the 80 Hz there would be a hole in the mid bass and bass informa tion would be missing The acoustic summation of the subwoofer output and the Cinema Ribbon CRW output produces a flat frequency response NOTE Dolby Digital and DTS modes are designed especially for complete systems with front center and surround loudspeakers and subwoofers You need all of the loudspeakers to get the best performance from your Home Theater If x 11 continued 12 you do not have a subwoofer connected you will be missing the 5 1 LFE low frequency effects information NOTE If your processor or preamplifier does not have a crossover control you might need an external active crossover to split the audio signal into a low pass range for the subwoofer and a high pass range for the Cinema Ribbon CRW loud speakers Sunfire subwoofers have their own crossover controls with line level high pass outputs that can be used to power an amplifier connected to Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeakers A Break in period Like many high performance automo biles the Cinema Ribbon CRW loud speakers perform at their best after an initial break in period A minimum of 20 hours is recomme
3. Check all the connections from the loudspeaker to the amplifier or receiver Swap loudspeakers around and see if the poor sound follows a particular loudspeaker Check that your amplifier is not driven too hard or is clipping Even a low pow ered amp driven into clipping can cause distortion or damage your loudspeakers Many processor preamps can send test tones through all the loudspeakers in your system Use this to adjust the volume of each channel until they are all playing at the same level Make sure that any bass management options are set correctly and any channels using the Cinema Ribbon loudspeakers are set to small If the system bass is weak only when playing surround sources check that your processor is correctly set to decode the surround modes such as Dolby Digital or DTS Some DVD discs have a menu that allows you to select which soundtrack to play Check that the correct surround audio soundtrack is selected Sunfire User s Manual Limited Warranty Sunfire LLC is proud of its products which have been built with care using ad vanced technology and premium compo nent parts Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years Sunfire LLC offers the following Warranty to you the owner of a new Sunfire product The Sunfire Warranty for the XT Series Cinema Ribbon CRW loud speaker is in effect for FIVE years from the date of original retail purchase The Sunfire Warranty covers defec
4. flat panel display Sharing technology with the rest of the Cinema Ribbon line years of research and decades of experience have gone into these amazing loudspeakers The ribbon a legacy refined The ribbon in this loudspeaker is a re markable piece of engineering because it has the output capability purity and low distortion of a large 6 foot tall ribbon in fact it is derived from Bob Carver s award winning Amazing Loudspeaker from the late 1970s The sound from the CRW 2 ribbon is deliberately focused in the forward direction with very little sound going up or down reducing reflec tions off the ceiling and floor that disturb our sense of space and imaging The CRW 2C features an integrated acoustic lens that disperses the signal for center channel applications The woofers a legacy refined Sunfire created the category of small box high power subwoofers more than a decade ago with the original True Subwoofer This design relies on high pressure High Back emf technology that provides very high bass output from a very small box When migrating this subwoofer technology to the midrange and high frequencies on the Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeakers you get the same advantages high output small size high efficiency and years of trouble free operation Conclusion The Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeak ers are a no compromise answer to the age old question of Form vs Function Why not get both Com
5. D Contents YV Safety Instructions 2 D Dimensions 0008 2 o Introduction eriseeria 4 Features cccccceseeeeeeeees 6 Location 0 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 a Using a subwoofer 11 lt Break in period 12 v Installation 13 O WINING seessiccssosssessn 14 Specifications 17 Troubleshooting 18 Limited Warranty 19 Service Assistance 19 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 a Sunfire XT Series Cinema Ribbon in wall loudspeaker We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you As an exclusive XT Series product this loudspeaker follows a great heritage of both world class ribbon loudspeaker designs and industry leading subwoofer technologies The CRW 2 and CRW 2C loudspeak ers are designed as a perfect match to our True Subwoofer and SubRosa series resulting in the ultimate home theater experience the kind of heart felt experi ence that could only come from Sunfire The loudspeakers should only be uN installed by qualified and experi enced professional installers Unpacking Your Sunfire Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeaker should reach you in perfect condition If you do notice any shipping damage please contact Sunfire imme di
6. SERIES Cinema Ribbon In Wall Loudspeakers CRW 2 and CRW 2C CRW 2C Installation Instructions and User s Manual Kyejes g 49 5 w n 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 a dry cloth 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat A WARNING THIS LOUDSPEAKER IS CAPABLE OF PRO DUCING VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS YOU MUST TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT YOUR 8 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a connector is damaged 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 9 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 A HEARING FROM PERMANENT DAMAGE Dimensions 23 10 in gp 4 05 in 103 mm CRW 2 and CRW 2C same dimensions for each Wall cutout required 6 4 H x 20 8 W 163 x 528 mm Sunfire User s Manual 5 r O Q O O 5 1
7. as a center loudspeaker Grille The grille is attached to the main body with magnets To remove the grille gently pry it away from the corners Cutout Guide This allows you to easily mark the required cutout onto your wall Paint Shield This covers the drivers and frame when painting the end caps to match the walls CRW 2 Loudspeaker Location Center line of display Display CRW 2C above or below display The CRW series loudspeakers are de signed to be a perfect sound compliment to flat panel displays The CRW 2C cen ter loudspeaker can be mounted above or below the display and the CRW 2 can be mounted at either side The following details show various sys tems incorporating the loudspeakers with a subwoofer to handle the low frequency range A Ideally all of the surround loudspeak ers in a home theater system should be of the same make and model and positioned at similar heights to produce a smooth and continuous soundfield Sunfire Cinema Ribbon CRM 2BIP bipole loudspeakers use the same drivers and ribbons as the CRW series making them perfect for rear channel applications Alternatively you could use additional CRW 2 loudspeakers As with all loudspeaker installation check that the position does not interfere with the picture
8. ately Gently lift out the loudspeaker and all the packing material It is important to save all the packing materials and the box in case your loudspeaker 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 Features CRW 2 loudspeaker for front surround and surround back applications CRW 2C loudspeaker for center chan nel applications 2 way high pressure design Magnetically shielded Waveguide loaded Neodymium ribbon Two 4 5 inch High Back emf drivers 115 dB maximum output 400 watts maximum power Stylish black anodized aluminum frame with end caps Magnetic grille Ribbon level control One pair of gold plated spring terminals Optional pre construction bracket Care If your loudspeaker needs servicing please read the Troubleshooting section on page 18 If a problem persists please contact your nearest authorized Sunfire Dealer Please take a moment to fill out and mail the Sunfire Customer Response card Also read the serial number located on the rear label and record it here Serial Number Purchased from Sunfire User s Manual Overview iw CRW 2 loudspeaker The Cinema Ribbon CRW 2 and the CRW 2C are high performance loud speakers that are specifically designed to work with your
9. bine these speak ers with the SubRosa In wall subwoofer for the ultimate in hidden high perfor mance Installation overview A template is supplied to help mark the sheetrock for cutting A paint shield is also supplied to aid in painting the loudspeakers An optional pre construction bracket is available that will help you install the loudspeakers in rooms that are under construction Please contact Sunfire to order this bracket It comes with its own installation guide The CRW 2 may be mounted vertically between wall studs either side of your big screen display The CRW 2C may be mounted hori zontally above or below your display For existing walls the horizontal mounting will involve cutting a vertical stud and some extra framing The CRW 2C may also be used vertically as left and right loudspeakers in which case the acoustic lens can be removed A system of six screw clamps secure the loudspeaker firmly in place in the sheetrock once the opening has been cut Sunfire User s Manual Features TN 1 2 3 Binding Posts Each loudspeaker has one pair of gold plated spring loaded binding posts Always use high quality connections and speaker wires and make sure there are no loose fittings or stray wire strands The spring connections accept bare wire or pins Connect the positive speaker level output of your power amplifier or receiver to a positive red input of the loudspeaker Conn
10. ect the negative speaker level output of your power am plifier or receiver to a negative black input of the loudspeaker Make sure that the positive and nega tive connections do not touch or this may damage your power amplifier Speaker Wire Channel To ease installation the speaker wiring can be passed through these channels to the binding posts CRW 2C Clamps Once the loudspeaker is pressed into an opening in the sheetrock screws on the front panel are turned to pull the clamps out and down to press against the sheetrock and secure the loud speaker in place End Caps These decorative end caps can be painted to match your room decor A paint shield 12 is supplied to cover the drivers during painting Ribbon Adjustment This allows you to adjust the level of the ribbon section relative to the other drivers The range of adjustment is 3 dB and the default setting is in the middle 0 dB Perform a listening test and adjust as desired Woofers The CRW 2C and CRW 2 use two identical custom drivers Sunfire User s Manual 10 11 12 Sunfire User s Manual 4 5 6 789 Clamp Screws These screws are used to clamp the loudspeaker in place once it has been pressed into the sheetrock opening of your wall Ribbon The CRW 2C and CRW 2 use the same ribbon driver Lens CRW 2C only The CRW 2C uses an acoustic lens over the ribbon to optimize the perfor mance
11. he inside of the template Le Mark the sheetrock with a pencil around the inside of the template and remove the template Sunfire User s Manual 4 Carefully cut out the sheetrock around the marked lines and remove any debris from the hole Wiring The front channels of Sunfire s Theater Grand Amplifiers each have two pairs of outputs In a normal system use the voltage source This example shows the speaker wiring connections for a right front speaker On conventional amplifiers use the standard positive and negative speaker level outputs I CENTER LET o Source FRONT SOURCE RIGHT T O E MDA 15 120 vac K 15A 50 60HZ 1 Install the speaker wires following all local codes for electrical wiring installation Use class 2 wiring and 12 gauge is recommended 16 gauge is the minimum 2 Follow common low voltage practices like avoiding high voltage electrical wiring or crossing them perpendicularly This will reduce the chance of picking up hum or other interference 14 Pass the wiring through the wiring channels in the back of the loud speaker see item 2 on page 6 Do an electrical continuity test to make sure the connections are good from t
12. he wall structure When the extra framing is done the installation and wiring is the same as described as follows for the be done by an experienced and qualified i CRW 2 CRW 2 5 The CRW 2 loudspeakers can be wall mounted vertically for example on either side of a display We recommend that the ribbon section is positioned at a height close to ear level therefore you can fit the CRW 2 loudspeakers with the ribbon at the bottom if necessary Tools required e Phillips screwdriver or screw gun e Pencil or other suitable wall marker Sheetrock saw e Safety glasses e Level 3 e Sturdy ladder or step ladder e Electronic stud finder if needed e You may need an assistant Clear the area where you are going to work so it will be safe Remove any fragile objects small children or pets and cover anything that might be affected by dust from cut ting sheetrock Put on your safety glasses Marking and cutting the opening Choose the best location for your CRW 2 loudspeakers preferably centered between vertical wall studs Use a stud finder to find where the studs are Do not position the loudspeaker closer than one inch from the cabinet sides to a stud This al lows for the clamps to swing out Check there is no electrical wiring or plumbing behind where you are cutting Hold the cutout template onto the wall surface and use a level to make sure it is vertical P Marking the opening onto the wall using t
13. he amplifier end of the speaker wire to the ends of the wires at the loudspeaker Secure the wiring to the loudspeak er s spring loaded binding posts observing the correct polarity Gently pull on them to make sure they are secure Connecting the wires Sunfire User s Manual 6 Itis a good idea to secure the wir ing from vibration as much as pos sible Do not have the weight of the cables hanging on the terminals Fitting the loudspeaker 1 Press the loudspeaker into the sheetrock opening and screw in the six clamp screws As the screws turn clockwise the clamps rotates out and presses onto the back of the sheetrock to hold the loudspeaker firmly in place Tighten the clamps the sheetrock is not shown for clarity Rear view showing the clamps engaged and the wiring in place Sunfire User s Manual 1 5 Painting the loudspeaker 1 Press the paint shield in place to cover the woofers and ribbon dur ing painting Remove the paint shield when the painting is done Final steps Ai 16 The supplied Sunfire badge can now be pressed in place to match the orientation of your loudspeaker The adhesive backing holds it in place Add the magnetic grille to cover the woofers and ribbon Enjoy your new loudspeaker See page 12 regarding the break in pe riod required before the loudspeak ers will sound their bes
14. hey are not designed to accept 400 watts of power at the full frequency range Your system should be designed so that the Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeak ers receive only the range above 80 Hz with a subwoofer to handle the frequen cies below 80 Hz Sunfire home theater processors and receivers have a bass management sys tem that allows you to redirect the bass frequency range of each channel to the subwoofer The advantages are e The overall bass of the system is improved as subwoofers such as Sunfire s powered True Subwoofers are specially designed for this frequency range e The subwoofer can simultaneously play the bass from all of the loud speakers in addition to it s own low frequency effects channel LFE e There is no loss in perception of the position of movie or music sound effects as the ear cannot easily locate the position of bass sound sources e Compact loudspeakers can be used for front center and sur rounds as they do not have to reproduce the low frequency range This leads to a saving in room space e Your amplifiers do not waste power reproducing the low frequency range We recommend that you set your home theater processor s crossover to 80 Hz and set the channels that use the Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeakers to small Your subwoofer receives frequencies below 80 Hz from all loudspeakers whose size is set to small in addition to the LFE channel Output level dB Quieter
15. ht loudspeakers at the same height within two feet This will help give a smooth transition when sound effects move from loudspeaker to loudspeaker The CRM 2BIP ribbon loudspeakers may be used as surround loudspeakers as shown in the following systems and illustrations La Sunfire CRM 2BIP surround loudspeaker Sunfire User s Manual 5 1 Configuration Place each surround loudspeaker an equal distance away from your central listening position and keep them at least one or two feet above ear level with you sitting down Right Surround Left 1 Surround 5 1 System They can be placed either side of the listening position 6 1 and 7 1 Configuration Sunfire home theater processors and receivers have two extra outputs for sur round back loudspeakers These create a wonderful sense of realism in surround effects during playback of Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS ES Such systems can be configured for one or two surround back loudspeakers If you are connecting one surround back loudspeaker place it directly behind your listening position with the surround loudspeakers to the side as shown b i sl Seni ee eee se ee eee eee eee x gt gt k i Surround Back T L pams 6 1 System With two surround back loudspeakers set them behind and between the sur round loudspeakers
16. nded prior to perform ing critical listening however the speak ers will sound their best after a period of 300 to 400 hours During this time the driver suspensions and ribbon structure will relax into their operating design posi tions and give optimum performance To facilitate break in during the initial 20 hours it is recommended that you play material with a wide dynamic range at louder volumes such as your favorite rock and roll album that is if your family or neighbors can stand it It is important that your amplifier must supply good clean power and not run into distortion Amplifier distortion due to clipping causes high frequency output components that can damage loudspeakers Even a 100 watt amplifier running into clipping can damage loudspeakers rated at 400 watts or more Sunfire User s Manual Installation If the TV display is in place it should be removed from the wall Read the details on page 8 to help Preliminary steps determine the best position for your loudspeakers CRW 2C The CRW 2C center loudspeaker can be fitted horizontally either above or below the display A pair can also be used as left right speakers if the acoustic lenses are removed This is done by gen tly prying them off at the four corners 1 Horizontal mounting into existing construction will most likely mean cutting a vertical stud This installation should carpenter to prevent weakening t
17. quality Front Left Right Speakers The front left and right CRW 2 loudspeakers should be positioned so that your TV display is exactly centered between them This will help focus your attention towards the display Your left loudspeaker should be set exactly the same distance and angle away from your listening position as the right loudspeaker Right I Front left and right loudspeakers If you have a smaller TV the loud speakers should be no more than two feet away from the sides of the display Sunfire User s Manual If you have a Sunfire or Carver system equipped with Sonic Holography then it is recommended that you use a tape measure to set the left and right loud speakers to be an equal distance away from your listening position within half an inch tolerance Sonic Holography is a unique process designed by Bob Carver to enhance the three dimensional effects and realism of stereo sound The Center Loudspeaker Most movie dialog will come from the center loudspeaker so careful positioning is an important part of a good home the ater system Your eyes and ears should focus your attention towards the center of the display The CRW 2C center loudspeaker can above or directly underneath the display as long as it is located on the centerline and not off to one side Center loudspeaker If possible have the center left and rig
18. t Sunfire User s Manual Specifications Design 2 way High Pressure Magnetically Shielded Drive Units HF Waveguide loaded Neodymium Ribbon LF Dual 4 5 inch High Back emf Frequency Response 95 Hz to 40 kHz Crossover Frequency 1 5 kHz Maximum Power 400 watts Minimum Power 25 watts Sensitivity 2 83 v 1 meter 90 dB Maximum Output 115 dB Impedance 8 ohms nominal Connections 1 pairs gold plated spring terminals Dimensions Maximum dimensions including grille CRW 2 Height 23 10 587 mm Width 7 87 200 mm Depth 4 05 103 mm Cutout 20 8 x 6 4 528 x 163 mm Weight 15 Ib 6 8 kg CRW 2C Height 7 87 200 mm Width 23 10 587 mm Depth 4 05 103 mm Cutout 6 4 x 20 8 163 x 528 mm Weight 15 Ibs 6 8 kg Sunfire User s Manual 2008 Sunfire LLC All rights reserved Sunfire LLC reserves the right to improve its products at any time Therefore specifications are subject to change without notice Manual 913 156 00 Rev A x 17 Troubleshooting The Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeak ers are designed and built to provide years of trouble free performance Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup or by making sure all components are fully operational The following information will help you deal with common problems you may experience If a problem persists please contact your Dealer for assistance Poor or no sound 18
19. ts in ma terials and workmanship The following however are excluded a Damage caused during shipment b Damage caused by accident mis use abuse of operation contrary to the instructions specified in the Sunfire user s manual c Units where the serial number has been defaced modified or removed d Damage resulting from modification or attempted repair by any person not authorized in writing by Sunfire LLC e Units purchased from unauthorized dealers The Sunfire Warranty extends to the original owner during the five year war ranty period so long as the original dated purchase receipt is presented whenever warranty service is required All implied warranties including war ranties or merchantability and fitness for particular purposes are limited in duration to the five year length of this Warranty unless otherwise provided by state law Sunfire LLC s liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our option of any defective product and shall not in any event include property or any other inci dental or consequential damages which may result from the failure of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which var
20. y from state to state We suggest that you attach your purchase receipt to this Warranty and keep these in a safe place Thank you for your choice of a Sunfire LLC product Service Assistance We suggest that you read the Limited Warranty completely to fully understand your Warranty Service coverage If your Sunfire product ever requires service write to us or call Sunfire LLC Technical Services Department P O Box 1589 Snohomish WA 98290 support sunfire com Tel 425 335 4748 Fax 425 335 4746 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 materials in case shipping is required Please do not ship Parcel Post NOTE Before sending in your unit for repair you must call Sunfire for return authorization RA Include a complete description of the problem 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 LLC return ground shipping costs will be prepaid if repairs were cov ered by the scope of this Warranty Sunfire User s Manual ve SERIES Cinema Ribbon In Wall Loudspeakers CRW 2 and CRW 2C Sunfire LLC P O Box 1589 Tel 425 335 4748 Snohomish Fax 425 335 4746 WA 98291 www sunfire com Manual 913 156 00 Rev A
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