Sunfire HRSIW8 Speaker User Manual
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1. am A116 a 306 mm Sunfire User s Manual Contents Safety Instructions 2 Introduction oscene 3 Unpacking wxcexettieistsnndteercecss 3 Rear Panel Features 5 Front Panel Features 6 Location eects 7 Installation sees 9 System Configuration 10 Subwoofer Installation 11 Specifications 00 14 Limited Warranty 15 Service Assistance 15 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Sunfire High Resolution Series HRSIW8 in wall subwoofer We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you The companion HRSWI8 amplifier is designed to supply speaker level power to the HRSIW8 in wall subwoofer to produce stunning low frequency effects for your home theater This guide gives an overview of the features of your subwoofer Further details of the system are supplied in the manual provided with the Sunfire HRSIW8 amplifier Unpacking Your Sunfire subwoofer 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 save all the packing materials and the box in case your subwoofer 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 Warranty2. The DSP section of the amplifier allows Setcorraciy the high cut filter to be adjusted from e If the system bass is weak only when 40 Hz 160 Hz with an LFE playing surround sources check that bypass position and your processor is correctly set to decode 12 to 36 dB octave adjustable slope the surround modes such as Dolby Maximum Power Digital or DIS 520 watts rms Some DVD discs have a menu that allows you to select which soundtrack Maximum Output to play Check that the correct surround Greater than 106 dB peak SPL includes 2Udio soundtrack is selected room gain Measured at 1 meter anechoic 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 9901236 RevA Sunfire User s Manual 14 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 Subwoofer to be free from defects in materials and work manship 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 prom
3. 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 rear panel and record it here Serial Number Purchased from For more information on this and other Sunfire products please visit our website www sunfire com Sunfire User s Manual Features Sealed cabinet e High pressure design e Dual 8 inch woofers e Fiberglass cones StillBass anti shake technology e Gold plated spring terminals e Rear channel for securing the speaker wires Designed for in wall mounting with six wall clamps e Wall cut out template supplied e Removable grill attaches with magnets and is easily removable for painting e Designed to be powered exclusively by the Sunfire HRSIW8 amplifier which is a 500 Watt all discrete Class D switch ing power amplifier Care To maintain the subwoofer s finish first turn off the amplifier and then use a soft dry cloth to clean the grille surface The grille can be removed to clean it if required If your Sunfire subwoofer ever needs servicing please contact your nearest authorized Sunfire Dealer Sunfire User s Manual Rear Panel Features 1 Sunfire User s Manual Binding Posts The subwoofer has one pair of bind ing posts for connection with speaker wire to the output posts of the Sunfire HRSIW8 amplifier Always use high quality connections an
4. able to find a location that sounds better Corner installation Installing the subwoofer on the front wall towards the corner will reinforce the low frequencies This is best suited for Rooms larger than 200 square feet where a single subwoofer will be used e For dedicated home theaters e For listeners who enjoy heavy bass Corner location Sunfire User s Manual 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 DA e For rooms smaller p than 200 square feet P lt a e Dedicated music listening rooms Center location N for one subwoofer bon Using Two Subwoofers If you wish to use two subwoofers the sound output will double Each subwoofer will need its own dedicated Sunfire HRSIW8 amplifier Locating the 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 one for each amplifier Corner location for two subwoofers Sunfire User s Manual Installation
5. specified for your model Unplug your amplifier s power cord from the electrical outlet if it will be left unused for a long period of time 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 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 your preamplifier or receiver Speaker Level connections The amplifier s speaker level outputs 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 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 from your TV VCR tape deck or com puter so the speaker s magnet won t distort the colors of your TV picture or erase your video tapes audio tapes or computer discs System Configuration HRSI IW8 Amplifier LaLa aaa LL AZILLE LLL LAAL BLLDP LL LLALLA Connect balanced or unbalanced inputs to the SUB LFE line level output of your hom
6. A Read and follow all instructions and all important safety instructions in the HRSIW8 amplifier manual Here follows a summary of the amplifier installation notes The amplifier may be rack mounted 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 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 Never open the amplifier cabinet as this might result in an electrical shock to you or damage to the unit There are no user servicable components inside Protect the amplifier from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat such as heating vents and radiators To prevent fire or shock do not expose 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 Avoid excessive exposure to extreme cold or dust Do not place heavy objects on top of the amplifier Heat rise Sunfire User s Manual Allow adequate ventilation around the top and sides of the amplifier Allow adequate ventilation if you are rack mounting the amplifier AC Power Considerations Ensure that the amplifier is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage
7. High Resolution Series In Wall Subwoofer HRSIW8 User s Manual Important Safety Instructions 1 Read Instruction 2 Keep these Instr s uctions 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 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 other apparatus including amplifiers that be taken so that objects do not fall into produce heat and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the apparatus WARNING THIS LOUDSPEAKER IS CAPABLE OF PRO DUCING VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS YOU MUST TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING FROM PERMANENT DAMAGE This subwoofer is designed to be powered only by the Sunfire AN HRSIW8 amplifier No other amplifier should be connected to the AN subwoofer as this may lead to serious damage to your equipment Dimensions 23 5 16 593 mm OE CUTOUT REQUIRED i 13 16 274 mm 95 mm l le
8. ble free Sealed Cabinet High Pressure Design performance Most problems that occur To be used with the dedicated HRSIW8 can usually be solved by checking your amplifier only StillBass anti shake setup or by making sure all components technology are fully operational Drive Units The following information will help you Dual 8 Woofers with fibreglass cones deal with common problems you may g experience If a problem persists please Connections contact your Dealer for assistance 1 pair gold plated spring terminals Di Poor or no sound IMENSIONS e Check all the connections from the Maximum dimensions including grille subwoofer to the amplifier Height 24 5 8 625 mm Width 12 1 16 306 mm e The speaker is designed to be powered only by the Sunfire HRSIW8 amplifier No other amplifier should be used as the perfomance will suffer and possible Depth 3 3 4 95 mm from back of steel bezel to rear of cabinet i ek 23 5 16 x 10 13 16 damage to the speaker will occur 593 x 274 mm e Check that the amplifier is not driven too Weight 32 Ibs 14 51 kg hard The following specifications are from the HRSIW8 amplifier owner s manual Many processor preamps can send test tones through all the loudspeakers Frequency Response in your system Use this to adjust the 33 Hz 150 Hz 3 dB volume of each channel until they are all playing at the same level Make sure Crossover Frequency that any bass management options are
9. d 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 the HRSIW8 amplifier to the positive red input of the subwoofer Connect the negative speaker level output of the HRSIW8 amplifier to the negative black input of the subwoofer Make sure that the positive and nega tive connections do not touch or this may damage your power amplifier 3 Speaker Wire Channel To ease installation the speaker wiring are passed through these channels to the binding posts This is recom mended as the channel will support the weight of the speaker cable so it does not pull on the binding posts Clamps Once the subwoofer 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 subwoofer in place Front Panel Features 8 4 Woofers 7 Grille The HRSIW8 uses two identical 8 inch To remove the grille gently pry it away custom drivers from the corners and release it from the magnets holding it in place The 5 Clamp Screws grill can be painted to match the room decor These six screws are used to clamp the loudspeaker in place once it has been pressed into the sheetrock opening of 8 Cutout Guide your wall This guide allows you to easily mark the required cutout onto your wall 6 Gril
10. e theater preamplifier or receiver HRSIW8 In Wall Subwoofer 1 0 Sunfire User s Manual Subwoofer Installation Read the details on page 7 to help determine the best position for your subwoofer in the room The subwoofer can be wall mounted vertically centered between vertical wall studs This is the recommended and easiest orientation to install Horizontal mounting into existing construction will most likely mean cutting a vertical stud This installation should be done by an experienced and qualified carpenter to prevent weakening the wall structure When the extra framing is done the installation and wiring is the same as described below Tools required e Phillips screwdriver e Pencil or other suitable wall marker Sheetrock hand saw e Safety glasses Level e Masking tape e Flashlight e Small mirror e Electronic stud finder if needed e You may need an assistant Preliminary steps e Ifthe TV display is in place nearby it should be removed from the wall or at least turned off and covered e 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 e Puton your safety glasses Marking and cutting the opening 1 Choose the best location for your subwoofer preferably centered between vertical wall studs Use a stud finder
11. ire 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 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 NOTE Before sending in your unit for repair you must call Sunfire for return authorization Include a complete description of the prob lem indicating how you have it c
12. le Magnets The grille is attached to the main body with small magnets around the edge of the subwoofer baffle 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 Sunfire subwoofer is de signed to be professionally 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 Sunfire HRSIW8 amplifiers DSP features will tailor the sound to the room for optimum performance in the location you choose Controls include the cross over frequency and slope phase and subsonic filter A 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 Keep the subwoofer at least two or three feet away from any Preliminary Before cutting a hole in your wall it is always best to test the subwoofer in that location first Place it on the floor near to the possible location and connect it to the Sunfire HRSIW8 amplifier Play some typical bass passages through the subwoofer This will help you identify any problems in the sound due to the location and you may be
13. onnected 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 Sunfire User s Manual x 15 High Resolution Series In Wall Subwoofer HRSIW8 Sunfire 1969 Kellogg Ave Carlsbad CA 92008 www sunfire com Manual 9901236 Rev A
14. ptly 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 equipment 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 Sunf
15. to find where the studs are Do not position the subwoofer closer than one inch from the cabi net sides to a stud This allows for the clamps to swing out Tape the supplied cutout template onto the wall surface and use a level to make sure it is vertical Mark the sheetrock with a pencil around the inside of the template and remove the template 4 Turn off the electricity to the room just in case you accidently cut a live AC mains wire Z Marking the opening onto the wall using the inside of the template Lee Drill a small pilot hole and us ing a flashlight and small mirror look for any obstructions such as water pipes gas lines or electrical wires that may interfere with the subwoofer installation If all is clear carefully cut out the sheetrock around the marked lines and remove any debris from the hole Sunfire User s Manual Wiring The HRSIW8 amplifier has two binding posts for connection to the HRSIW8 subwoofer f 12 Install the speaker wires following all local codes for low voltage elec trical wiring installation Use class 2 wiring and 12 gauge is recom mended 16 gauge is the minimum Follow common low voltage practic es like avoiding high voltage electri cal wiring or if this is not possible try crossing them perpendicularly This will reduce the chance of pick ing up hum or other interference If required pass the wiring through the speaker
16. wiring channels in the back of the subwoofer 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 wires at the subwoofer 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 It is a good idea to secure the wiring from vibration as much as possible Do not have the weight of the cables hanging on the termi nals Try using heavy duty electrical staples to hold the speaker cable securely to the studs Installing the Subwoofer 1 Press the subwoofer into the sheet rock opening making sure that the speaker wires do not get pinched or cut Sunfire User s Manual 2 Screw in the six clamp screws As the screw turns clockwise a clamp rotates out and presses onto the back of the sheetrock to hold the subwoofer firmly in place Tighten the clamps so they are snug but do not overtighten as they could damage the sheetrock Final steps 4 Tighening the clamps sheetrock not shown for clarity Add the grille to cover and protect the woofers The grill can be painted if desired and this best done when it is not attached to the subwoofer Enjoy your new subwoofer Sunfire User s Manual Specifications Troubleshooting Design The HRSIW8 subwoofer is designed f and built to provide years of trou
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