Page 3 - Contents; System Configurations
User's Manual Contents To find out more about this and other Sunfire products, please visit our website: www.sunfire.com WARNING: THIS SUBWOOFER IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. YOU MUST TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING FROM PERMANENT DAMAGE. Safety Instructions ...
Page 5 - Overview; The Driver
User's Manual 5 Overview The Sunfire HRS subwoofers are designed to give you the best possible low-frequency sound quality for your Home Theater and music playback expe- rience. They incorporate a tremendously powerful built-in amplifier to produce tight, seismic, denture-rumbling bass that you can ...
Page 6 - . IEC Power Connector; Control Panel Features
User's Manual 6 1. Power Indicator This light is bright when the subwoofer is on, and dim when the subwoofer is in standby mode. . Power Switch Press the top of this rocker switch to turn on the subwoofer. The subwoofer has an automatic signal-detection circuit. After approxi- mately fifteen minutes...
Page 7 - Crossover Frequency
User's Manual 7 6. Line-Level Inputs These connect with RCA type cables from the line-level outputs of your receiver or preamp. Here are two examples: If your processor or receiver has a single subwoofer output, connect it to the subwoofer’s left input jack (see page 11). There is no need to use the...
Page 8 - Installation; Heat; AC Power Considerations; Magnetic Fields
User's Manual 8 Installation Observe the following general precau- tions and read the safety instructions on pages and before using your Subwoofer. • Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control panel as this might result in an electrical shock to you or damage to the unit. • Protect the subwo...
Page 9 - Speaker-level connections; Connections
User's Manual 9 Please consider the following when set- ting up your new system : • Before making or changing any connections, ALWAYS make sure that the subwoofer and your other components are turned OFF. Turn down the volume control of both the subwoofer and your processor or receiver. • This diagr...
Page 10 - Location; Using two Subwoofers
User's Manual 10 Here is a neat trick to find the best subwoofer location for your room: 1. Start by placing it right on the seat of your favorite couch or easy chair. (This method is odd, but it is based on principles of acoustic physics). . If the subwoofer is part of a Home Theater system you can...
Page 11 - Connections to a preamplifier’s subwoofer output
User's Manual 11 System Configurations The following pages show some typical connections that you might make in your installation. They show how the inputs and outputs of the Sunfire Subwoofer are connected to your preamplifier or receiver. If your processor or receiver has a subwoofer output (Sub/L...
Page 12 - Connections using Y cables
User's Manual 1 If your processor does not have a Sub/LFE output, you can use “Y” cables (or Y adaptors) to send its left and right main outputs to both the subwoofer and your amplifier. The subwoofer will play the low frequency range, and your front speakers will play the full range. Although bass ...
Page 14 - Using the speaker-level inputs
User's Manual 14 If you are using a receiver which does not have a subwoofer output or line-level outputs (pre-outs), you can connect its speaker outputs to the subwoofer’s speaker-level inputs. The front speakers can still be connected to your receiver. The subwoofer’s internal amplifier supplies t...
Page 15 - Adjusting the controls
User's Manual 15 There are two main methods for adjust- ing the volume, crossover frequency and phase controls to match a system: • Preferred method: By listening and making the adjustments to suit your taste. • Laboratory method: By measur- ing the output with a microphone and adjusting for a flat ...
Page 16 - Specifications; Amplifier Output
User's Manual 16 Specifications Amplifier Output 1,000 watts rms High Cut Filter 0 Hz - 100 Hz adjustable. The crossover can be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency control fully clockwise. Frequency Response HRS-8 Hz - 100 Hz HRS-10 0 Hz - 100 Hz HRS-1 18 Hz - 100 Hz Power Line Voltage 10 V...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting; Not enough bass
User's Manual 17 Troubleshooting This subwoofer has been 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 that the compo- nents connected to the amplifier are on and fully operational. The follow...
Page 19 - Limited Warranty; Service Assistance
User's Manual 19 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 ...