Page 3 - Contents
User's Manual Safety Instructions ......................................... Introduction ................................................... 4 Features ........................................................ 4 Unpacking and Care ..................................... 4 Overview ........................
Page 5 - Overview
User's Manual Your Sunfire SubRosa subwoofer is designed to give you the best possible low-frequency sound quality for your Home Theater experience. It incorporates a tremendously powerful amplifier and a pair of drivers to produce tight, floor-rum - bling, denture-rattling bass that you can feel as...
Page 6 - Amplifier Features
User's Manual 1. Standby LED and . Power Switch Press the power switch in to turn on the amplifier. As a general rule, turn it on after your preamplifier or receiver is turned on. When you have finished listening for the night, turn it off before your preamplifier or receiver. After a period of inac...
Page 9 - Amplifier Installation; Heat rise
User's Manual Amplifier Installation Observe the following general precautions and read the safety in- structions on pages and 3 before using your Sunfire subwoofer. • 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 ...
Page 10 - Speaker Level connections; Connections
User's Manual Please consider the following when set- ting up your new system : • Before making or changing any connections, ALWAYS make sure that the sub amplifier and your other components are turned OFF. Also turn down the volume control of the sub amplifier and your preamplifier or receiver. • T...
Page 11 - Subwoofer installation; Magnetic Fields
User's Manual Mounting options Your subwoofer has three mounting possibilities. (You will need an assistant to help lift and position the subwoofer.) A. Free standing. Two brackets are easily fitted to the subwoofer with thumbscrews. B. Vertically. The subwoofer can be fitted up against a wall, with...
Page 12 - Automatic EQ Mode; Room Equalization Procedure
User's Manual 1 Subwoofer performance is greatly af- fected by the room in which it is situated, and the positioning within the room. The room effects will boost and cut the output levels reaching your listening position. This gives a "room EQ" effect which can often be far from wonderful. T...
Page 14 - System Configurations; Connections to a preamplifier’s subwoofer output
User's Manual 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 subwoofer's amplifier are con- nected to your preamplifier or receiver. Connections to a preamplifier’s subwoofer output If your...
Page 15 - Connections to a preamplifier using Y cables
User's Manual If your preamplifier does not have a sub/LFE output, you can use “Y” cables to send its main outputs to both the subwoofer am- plifier and your main amplifier. The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and your front speakers will play the full range. Although bass is commonly di...
Page 16 - Using the line level high-pass outputs
User's Manual If you are using a preamplifier which does not have a sub/LFE output, you can send its left and right front output into the line-level inputs and then connect the sub amplifier’s high-pass outputs to the inputs of your main amplifier. The subwoofer will play the low frequencies and you...
Page 17 - Adjusting the controls
User's Manual There are two main methods for adjust- ing the level, crossover frequency and phase of the Sunfire subwoofer to match a system: • Sunfire’s preferred method: By listening and making the adjustments to suit your taste. • Laboratory method: By measuring the output and adjusting for a fla...
Page 18 - Subwoofer Installation Instructions; Mounting points
User's Manual Subwoofer Installation Instructions Mounting points The rear panel has six threaded holes that allow for three different mounting methods. Horizontal position In this position, the subwoofer's longest side is horizontal. Two brackets are sup- plied for this mounting option. With the he...
Page 19 - Vertical position
User's Manual Vertical position In this position, the subwoofer stands upright with its weight supported by the floor, with one foot bracket mounted at the bottom, and two rubber snap mounts at the top to prevent it tipping forward. The vertical mounting procedure is as follows: 1. With the help of ...
Page 20 - Specifications
User's Manual Specifications Amplifier Output ,700 watts rms High Cut Filter 30 Hz - 100 Hz adjustable, with a "Bypass" position Frequency Response 18 Hz - 115 Hz (-3 dB) Power Line Voltage US model 10 VAC 50/60 HzInternational model 30 VAC 50/60 Hz Dimensions Amplifier (H x W x D) 1.75"...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Not enough bass
User's Manual Troubleshooting The Sunfire subwoofer is expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble-free performance. Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup or making sure that the components connected to the amplifier are on and fully operational. The follo...
Page 23 - Limited Warranty; Service Assistance
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 n...