Sunfire HRS-10, User Manual

Page 1: ...High Resolution Series Subwoofer HRS 8 HRS 1 0 and HRS 12 L User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ded 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 recep...

Page 3: ... 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 19 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sunfire could void the ...

Page 4: ...epair 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 Serial Number Purchased from Date Features Patented high pressure High Back emf...

Page 5: ... back and forth approximately five times further than a normal driver This gives lots of air movement and massive bass performance The Tracking Downconverter Amplifier The large movement range of the driver generates greater air pressure inside the box than a conventional driver In order to create this range of movement we designed a drive amplifier that is much more powerful than an ordinary ampl...

Page 6: ... off 3 IEC Power Connector The subwoofer comes with a detach able linecord that attaches here Make sure it is firmly pushed into place Connect the other end to an AC outlet that is properly configured for the type of plug and has the correct voltage for your model 3 C DJ 2 4 nsVT4AL210VACIOHZ 230V TZ AL 250 VAC 50 BO HZ 250WATTS REPLACE FUSE W1TH SAME TYPE AND RATING 4 AC Line Fuse The subwoofer i...

Page 7: ...s If you are used to the sound from smaller speakers this op tion will really bring your system alive 8 9 If your main speakers are capable of operating full range you will not need to use the high pass function Crossover Frequency This controls the crossover frequency between 30 Hz and 100 Hz If it is set to 30 Hz for example the subwoofer will reproduce those frequencies below 30 Hz Rotating the...

Page 8: ...nches away from any walls The metal control plate serves as the amplifier heat sink and also removes internal heat to the outside and into the atmosphere It can reach temperatures of 60 degrees C which feels hot to the touch AC Power Considerations Ensure that the subwoofer is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage specified for your model Unplug your subwoofer s power cor...

Page 9: ... fully shielded and as short as possible for the job The longest cable in your system will likely be to the subwoofer so choose a good quality brand Some cables can be a very tight fit and there is usually a preferred method of removing them Some have to be removed with a twisting action Be gentle as twisting may cause damage to the jacks of the subwoofer or your other compo nents Speaker level co...

Page 10: ...xt install the subwoofer in the location you have just deter mined is best and remake all your connections Although low frequencies are non di rectional factors such as room reflec tions standing waves resonance and ab sorption will strongly affect your subwoof er s performance Moving the subwoofer from one location to another can have a major effect on the bass response Magnetic Fields Remember t...

Page 11: ...or or receiver has a subwoofer output Sub LFE it should be connected to the sub woofer s Left input as shown This is the simplest and recommended connection If you have a Home Theater pro cessor or receiver it probably has an independent subwoofer volume and crossover control If so you should set the subwoofer s volume control to 0 dB set the crossover to Bypass and use the processor s subwoofer l...

Page 12: ...s commonly distributed evenly between left and right channels L R bass movie soundtracks often contain differential L R bass If this is not preserved the bass in these scenes sounds anemic The subwoofer utilizes differential gain on the left and right inputs to retain both the L R and L R information Systems that do not have a dedicated Sub LFE output should use both the left and the right inputs ...

Page 13: ... of the signals going into the subwoofer except that the low bass is filtered out This uses the subwoofer s passive crossover network set at 70 Hz rather than the active network and other controls This is an excellent method if your speakers are small satellites or mini monitors and or your power amplifier is of limited power such as a tube amp TO FRONT SPEAKERS For the ultimate in computer sound ...

Page 14: ...need to use the speaker level inputs if you are using a separate preamplifier processor and a power amplifier Such systems are best connected using the line level inputs as shown in the previous diagrams However if you are using the line level inputs and there is a excessive amount TO FRONT SPEAKERS of noise or hum present using the speaker level inputs may yield a lower background noise level The...

Page 15: ...sound pres sure level with the same tone you used in Step 1 Step 3 With both the subwoofer and the main speaker connected measure the level of the tones at the available frequencies Because the crossover is set too high you will have a peaked response Adjust the crossover control to get the smoothest response Step 4 Use the phase control to make the response even smoother It has its biggest effect...

Page 16: ...0 mVrms from left input with volume control at 0 dB 90 mVrms with volume control fully clockwise 0 48 Vrms from right input with volume control at 0 dB 180 mVrms with volume control fully clockwise Input impedance 30 KQ for Line Level inputs 5 6 KQ for speaker or Hi Level inputs Drivers HRS 8 8 203 2 mm HRS 10 10 254 mm HRS 12 12 304 8 mm Extra large magnet and long throw mechanical design yields ...

Page 17: ...k that your processor or receiver s sub output is turned on Some systems only have a sub output signal when the front speakers are set to small If the processor s Sub LFE output has an adjustable crossover frequency make sure that the subwoofer s own crossover point is set to Bypass or part of the bass range may be missing Not enough bass in a 5 1 system 5 1 Home Theater processors usually have a ...

Page 18: ...ed in line with the coaxial cable feed If the hum persists disconnect all the source components one at a time from the back of the processor until you iden tify the problem If you are using the subwoofer s line level inputs and there is a excessive amount of noise or hum present try using the speaker level inputs as they may yield a lower background noise level Ground loop isolators are available ...

Page 19: ...onnection 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 THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE IN ...

Page 20: ... High Resolution Series Subwoofer HRS 8 HRS 1 0 and HRS 12 Sunfire 1300 E New Circle Road Phone 859 514 8290 Suite 150 Fax 859 269 7972 Lexington KY 40505 www sunfire com Manual part number 913 140 00 Rev 0 ...

Page 21: ...d fuse The AC voltage of the subwoofer is determined by the orientation of the fuseholder Make sure the fuseholder is replaced in the corr ct orientation if the fuse is changed 220 240 USE ONLY WITH A 250V FUSE EMPLOYER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN FUSIBLE DE 250V Set for 110 120 VAC on ott AOSZ 30 3191Sn j Nn 3A t lN3W3nOINn H3AOldW3 3Sn j AOSZ t HliMAlNO 3Sn Set for 220 240 VAC P N 913 161 00 REV A ...

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