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1. Screwing and gluing the subwoofer in place 10 sible add a few screws to secure the bottom face of the cabinet You may have to angle them in but do not screw in to any of the cabinet joints The cabinet walls are 3 4 inch thick so make sure the screws do not pass all the way through Do an electrical continuity test to make sure the connections are good from the amplifier end of the speaker wire to the ends of the two pre installed wires coming out from the inside of the subwoofer Finishing with sheetrock is the same as described for vertical mounting Fit the debris shield before starting the sheetrock instal lation See the next page for details regarding the installation of the woofer baffle assembly and grille frame assembly Sunfire User s Manual Woofer baffle installation With the cabinet installed and all the sheetrock finishing and decorating done the woofer baffle can be installed The woofer baffle assembly consists of the following components already installed e The baffle upon which all the com ponents are assembled e Two subwoofer drivers BEAM anti shake device e Crossover board Subwoofer driver l BEAM anti shake device Subwoofer driver crossover board Baffle Exploded view of the woofer baffle assembly it is supplied all assembled and wired Sunfire User s Manual2. Final Rough in 12 i Make sure the debris shield is fitted into the cabinet opening using the plastic push rivets supplied This will prevent dust and sheetrock debris from entering the cabinet Debris shield Sunfire User s Manual Sheetrock installation 1 Apply glue to the framing surround ing the cabinet Also apply glue to the front surface of the cabinet wherever it will be in contact with the sheetrock glue Applying glue for sheetrocking continued Sunfire User s Manual 1 3 14 Fit the sheetrock in place with sheetrock screws spaced 4 inches apart Carefully cut away the sheetrock to reveal the cabinet s aperture Now that you can see the location better add screws to secure the sheetrock to the front face of the subwoofer cabinet Make sure that no screws pass close to the speaker wires or the terminal cup With the cardboard debris shield in place the walls can be painted and finished as required Sheetrock over the subwoofer installation Leave the cardboard debris shield in place until you are ready to install the woofer baffle assembly It can be removed by cutting it and carefully pulling out the rivets hold ing it in place See page 17 for details
3. 2 oJ Introduction c0cce 4 a Unpacking eeeee 5 4 Dimensions 008 6 E LOCAUON ciie 7 ie PRM geiert 9 z Cabinet installation 10 WINO essri 11 Final rough in aaaeeeaa 12 Horizontal mounting 15 Baffle installation 17 Grille installation 20 Warranty 23 WARNING THIS SUBWOOFER SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS YOU MUST TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING FROM PERMANENT DAMAGE For more information on this and other Sunfire products please visit our website www sunfire com Sunfire User s Manual 3 Cc 2 Pon O O Se prr Cc Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Sunfire XT Series SubRosa Subwoofer We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you The breakthrough features of the subwoofer include e BEAM anti shake mechanism to reduce wall vibration e Dual ten inch High Back emf woof ers with neodymium magnets for low profile e 2700W Tracking Downconverter companion amplifier e Fully automatic room equalization The SubRosa subwoofer is a finely tuned system and should only be used with the Sunfire SRA 2700EQ companion amplifier Using any other am plifier will offer inferior performance and may void your warranty About this installation guide This guide contains instruc
4. 7 731 5 mm x 350 5 mm x 17 78 mm includes drywall spacer Weight 2 00 Ib 0 9 kg e Grille Dimensions 26 5 x 11 5 x 0 75 673 1 mm x 292 1 mm 19 1 mm Weight 0 6 Ib 0 27 kg e Paint shield 12 Allen head screws SRA 2700EQ amplifier SubRosa amplifier Dimensions 1 75 1U x 17 x 15 44 5 mm x 431 8 mm x 381 mm Weight 18 4 Ib 8 35 kg e Room measurement microphone with stand and cord e AC power cord e 2 rack mount brackets Sunfire User s Manual 5 mr pe Oo Q O a 5 Dimensions Front View Side View Back View 44 500 in eo A 1 130 3 mm 35 590 in 904mm se E T m IL Jr 8 830 in wi 224 3 mm i 4 0 1m y la 3 500 in CEE E EE 88 9 mm E ygs oe R 38 a S ges S 8 E 8 as KGa 3 5 gx g gz P 2 M 5 a Zz 8 ie 26 76 in R 679 7 mm Front Cutout required in wall to fit woofer assembly 11 784 in 299 3 mm 6 Sunfire User s Manual Location The suggestions below will typi cally result in outstanding performance However although low frequencies are non directional factors such as room reflections standing waves resonance and absorption will strongly affect your subwoofer s performance Since your SubRosa subwoofer is de signed to be professi
5. regarding the installation of the woofer baffle assembly and grille frame assem bly Sunfire User s Manual Horizontal mounting In this position the subwoofer s longest side is horizontal This may be required for some installations although it requires more framing work The procedure for mounting is basically the same as the vertical mounting 1 The cabinet should be mounted off the floor as shown to prevent nails from puncturing the cabinet during baseboard installation 2 Attach the self adhesive foam strips supplied to the cabinet wherever there will be contact with the studs or sheetrock Use longer strips for the sides and shorter strips for the front face and the shorter vertical side Typical horizontal framing Sunfire User s Manual 16 With the help of an assistant to lift the cabinet check the fit into the framing and use shims if required Wiring the subwoofer is the same as described previously except that there is not much room to make the connections to the binding posts Use wood glue such as Liquid Nails along the cabinet top and side Fit the cabinet into the framing until its front face is flush with the front face of the framing Use a level to make sure the cabi net is horizontal Use six woodscrews or more along the top and a few into the side to secure the cabinet in place If pos
6. retail purchase The Sunfire Corporation Warranty covers defects in materials 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 Corporation 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 Corporation e Units purchased from unauthorized dealers The Sunfire Corporation Warranty ex tends to the original owner or subsequent owner s during the five year warranty 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 Corporation s liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our op tion of any defective product and shall not in any event include property or any other incidental or consequential dam ages 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 exclu
7. x 23 yA SubRosa SRS 210W C Cabinet SRS 210W B Baffle SRS 210W G Grille Sunfire Corporation P O Box 1589 Tel 425 335 4748 Snohomish Fax 425 335 4746 WA 98291 www sunfire com Manual 913 142 00 RevA
8. 1 7 Baffle installation procedure 1 Remove the debris shield from the 2 With the help of an assistant hold front of the in wall cabinet You can the baffle assembly close to the do this by cutting the cardboard in wall cabinet with a sharp knife and pulling out the cardboard pieces and the plas 3 Connect the two wires from the tic rivets holding it in place Do not inside of the cabinet to the two cut the two wires inside the cabinet push terminals on the crossover and do not remove any sound board following this diagram proofing material Red Wire Positive Black Wire Negative Attaching the cabinet wires to the crossover board fixed to the woofer baffle assembly I BEAM omitted for clarity Removing the debris shield 18 Sunfire User s Manual 4 Secure the woofer baffle assembly 5 Before putting the grille frame to the in wall cabinet using and grille on test the subwoofer 14 Allen head screws and washers to verify that all the connections supplied Make sure the two wires are made correctly See the user s do not get pinched guide that comes with your SubRo sa amplifier It contains information regarding the use of the subwoofer and the equalization procedure The woofer baffle assembly in place Installing the woofer baffle assembly Sunfire User s Manual 19 Grille installation With the woofer baffle installed and Painting the subwoofer tested
9. SERIES SubRosa SRS 210W C Cabinet SRS 210W B Baffle SRS 210W G Grille Installation Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A 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 cabi
10. ease jump to step 6 Fit the supplied cardboard paint shield into the frame to cover the woofers and baffle Press the grille in place temporarily Paint the frame and grille to match the wall and decor When the paint is dry carefully remove the grille and discard the paint shield It is important to remember this step Carefully press the grille into the frame and make sure it is fully pressed home on all sides The grille installed into the frame Conclusion This completes the SubRosa in wall subwoofer installation For details regarding the operation of the subwoofer and the automatic equal ization procedure please refer to the user s guide that comes with the Sunfire SubRosa SRA 2700EQ amplifier 22 2007 Sunfire Corporation All rights reserved Sunfire Corporation reserves the right to improve its products at any time Therefore specifications and installation details are subject to change without notice Manual 913 142 00 RevA Sunfire User s Manual Limited Warranty Sunfire Corporation 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 Corporation offers the following Warranty to you the owner of a new Sunfire product The Sunfire Corporation Warranty for the SubRosa Subwoofer is in effect for FIVE years from the date of original
11. he subwoofers on the front wall with one towards each corner will provide more flexibility in crossover points without causing localization that can happen with subwoofers located on side and rear walls Sunfire preamplifiers and receivers feature multiple subwoofer outputs for these applications If your preamplifier has a single sub LFE output use a Y cable to split it into two outputs Corner location for two subwoofers Sunfire User s Manual Framing Vertical mounting Due to residential construction meth ods vertical mounting of the cabinet is recommended The subwoofer cabinet will fit between 2 x 4 inch studs on 16 inch centers Horizontal mounting is also possible but needs additional framing steps See page 15 for horizontal mounting details Notes Sunfire User s Manual Use the illustrations as a guide but follow all local building codes regarding the actual framing meth ods The insulation stuffed inside the cabinet is required for proper oper ation Do not remove the insulation during the cabinet installation Typical vertical framing It is recommended that you add a horizontal brace below the cabinet to raise it above the height of the finished floor and baseboard mold ing This will prevent accidental nail punctures in the cabinet Add a horizontal brace above the subwoofer cabinet leaving enough room to make your speaker wire connec
12. nd permanently joined to the studwork and sheetrock using woodscrews and glue The woofer baffle assembly is screwed to the front of the cabinet once the sheet rock is in place A grille frame and grille are added to finish the installation A paint shield is supplied so that you can easily paint the grille at the same time as the walls are painted Unpacking Two people are required to gently lift out the cabinet and the baffle assembly from their shipping boxes Remove all the packing material Your Sunfire subwoofer should reach you in perfect condition If you do notice any shipping damage please contact Sunfire immediately 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 The serial number for the SubRosa subwoofer is printed on the front label of the woofer assembly Contents of each package SRS 210W C cabinet e Cabinet assembly Dimensions 44 50 x 14 25 x 3 5 1 130 3 mm x 362 mm x 88 9 mm Weight 23 30 Ib 10 6 kg e Debris shield e 12 foam strips 1 x 5 e 8 foam strips 1 x 8 e Plastic rivets for debris shield 12 wood screws SRS 210W B baffle assembly e Baffle assembly Dimensions 26 75 x 11 75 x 3 25 679 5 mm x 298 5 mm x 82 6 mm Weight 29 Ib 13 2 kg 14 Allen head screws and washers 8 32 x 1 25 SRS 210W G grill assembly e Grille frame Dimensions 28 80 x 13 8 x 0
13. net or closed equipment rack that may impede 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 servici
14. ng should be referred to qualified service personnel 16 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 a fond sans laisser aucune pariie a d couvert 17 Grounding or Polarization Precau tions should be taken so that the ground ing or polarization means of the Com ponent is not defeated This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital ap paratus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications 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 r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada Sunfire User s Manual The SubRosa subwoofer is a finely tuned system and should only be used with the Sunfire SRA 2700EQ companion amplifier Using any other amplifier will offer inferior performance and may void your warranty Contents Safety Instructions
15. onally installed into your wall engineering services from your authorized Sunfire dealer and or outside acoustical resources should be consid ered to ensure optimum performance The SubRosa SRA 2700EQ amplifier s Auto EQ feature will tailor the sound to the room for optimum performance in the location you choose Keep the subwoofer at least uN two or three feet away from any TV screen computer VCR or magnetic tapes and discs This will reduce the chance of the magnetic fields upsetting the TV screen or erasing your magnetic media Corner installation Installing the subwoofer 1 A on the front wall towards the Ps oS corner will reinforce the low R if frequencies a o This is best suited for e Rooms larger than 200 square feet where a i single subwoofer will be i used ER e For dedicated home theaters e For listeners who enjoy heavy bass Corner location N ANAS Sunfire User s Manual T Center location Installing the subwoofer closer to the center of the front wall will still provide adequate bass but will tend to be less heavy and somewhat tighter This is ideally suited for e For rooms smaller than 200 square feet Dedicated music listening rooms Central location Using Two Subwoofers If you wish to use two subwoofers the sound output will double Locating t
16. pass through if used with standard 2x4 studs Sunfire User s Manual Wiring 1 Install the speaker wires following 5 Do an electrical continuity test to all local codes for electrical wiring make sure the connections are installation Use class 2 wiring good from the amplifier end of the and 12 gauge is recommended 16 speaker wire to the ends of the gauge is the minimum two pre installed wires coming out from the inside of the subwoofer 2 Follow common low voltage Temporarily remove the cardboard practices like avoiding high voltage debris shield to reach the wires electrical wiring or crossing them perpendicularly This will reduce the 6 Use caulk to seal the nearest cable chance of picking up hum or other holes to the cabinet This will pre interference vent air movement and secure the cables in place Due to the nature 3 Make the speaker wire connec of subwoofers it is a good idea to tions to the subwoofer terminal cup secure the wiring from vibration as observing the correct polarity The much as possible Do not have the terminals are spring loaded weight of the cables hanging on the terminals 4 Secure the wire to the studs with electrical staples to prevent rattles and movement in operation Close up of the spring loaded connections Connecting speaker wire to the subwoofer Sunfire User s Manual 1 1
17. sions 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 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 Corporation product Service Assistance We suggest that you read the Limited Warranty completely to fully understand your Warranty Service coverage If your Sunfire Corporation product ever requires service write to us or call Sunfire Corporation Technical Services Department P O Box 1589 Snohomish WA 98290 Tel 425 335 4748 Fax 425 335 4746 www sunfire com You will be directed to an authorized Sunfire Corporation 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 Always use the original packaging materials and method or the finish may be damaged Please do not ship Parcel Post NOTE Before sending in your unit for repair you must call Sunfire for return authorization 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 Corporation return ground shipping costs will be prepaid if repairs were covered by the scope of this War ranty Sunfire User s Manual
18. the grille can now be installed The frame and grille can be painted to match the decor before they are installed The grille assembly consists of the fol They come already powder coated and lowing components can accept a wide range of finishes woofer baffle and holds the grille in to a well ventilated area and paint place It forms a nice frame around with care to achieve a good finish the subwoofer opening in the wall e The grille frame This screws to the Clean them first then take them hiding the sheetrock edges If you prefer to paint the frame and grille when they are in place on the walls the e The grille This pushes into the details are shown on the next page grille frame covering the woofer baffle assembly and the grille frame screws from view e A paint shield is supplied to cover the woofer baffle when painting This allows you to paint the frame and grille at the same time the walls are painted Top view oom J V Grille Grille frame Paint shield 20 Sunfire User s Manual Install 1 Sunfire User s Manual ing the grille assembly Secure the grille frame to the woofer baffle using 12 screws supplied in the grille package Location of the grille frame screws If you have already painted the frame and grille pl
19. tions for installing the SubRosa in wall cabinet into various locations and installing the front baffle assembly and the grille assembly For information regarding the opera tion of the system please refer to the user s guide that comes with the companion SRA 2700EQ amplifier Tools and experience required A General construction tools are required for framing wood studs gluing and screwing the cabinet in place and apply ing sheetrock The cabinet should only be installed by qualified and experi enced professional installers System components The required components for a func tioning SubRosa in wall system are e SRS 210W C In wall cabinet and hardware e SRS 210W B Front baffle containing two woofers the Il BEAM anti shake device and a crossover network e SRS 210W G Grille assembly SRA 2700EQ Amplifier and its room equalization measurement microphone Sunfire User s Manual Installation overview The cabinet may be mounted vertically between wall studs The width is ideal for fitting between vertical 2x4 studs spaced 16 inches apart It may also be fitted horizontally A cardboard debris shield is supplied to fill the front aperture and prevent any dust paint or debris from entering during installation and sheetrock finishing Strips of foam material are supplied to fit between the cabinet and the studs and sheetrock The cabinet should be firmly a
20. tions to the push terminals Add further horizontal braces at either side of the cabinet but make sure that they are at different heights to randomize wall reso nances Attach self adhesive foam strips to the cabinet wherever there will be contact with the studs or sheetrock Use longer strips for the sides and shorter strips for the front face and the shorter side resting against the lower horizontal brace Cabinet Installation 10 T With the help of an assistant to lift the cabinet check the fit of the cabinet into the framing Use wood shims if there is any gap between the cabinet sides and the vertical studs If it makes it easier you can con nect the wiring to the cabinet before you secure it in place See the next page for details When you are happy with the fit of the cabinet apply wood glue such as Liquid Nails along the cabinet sides Fit the cabinet into the fram ing until its front face is flush with the front face of the framing cabinet in place Gluing and screwing the Use a level to check that the cabi net is vertical Use six woodscrews supplied or more on each side to secure the cabinet in place Do not screw into any of the joints of the cabinet The cabinet walls are 3 4 inch thick so make sure the screws do not pass all the way through The supplied screws will not
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