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Installation Instructions and
User's Manual

Cinema Ribbon

In-Wall Loudspeakers

CRW-2 and CRW-2C

CRW-2C

CRW-2

Summary of Contents for CRW-2

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions and User s Manual Cinema Ribbon In Wall Loudspeakers CRW 2 and CRW 2C CRW 2C CRW 2 ...

Page 2: ... including amplifiers that produce heat 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 be tak...

Page 3: ...te www sunfire com Contents Introduction Features Location Safety Instructions 2 Dimensions 2 Introduction 4 Features 6 Location 8 Using a subwoofer 11 Break in period 12 Installation 13 Wiring 14 Specifications 17 Troubleshooting 18 Limited Warranty 19 Service Assistance 19 Installation Misc ...

Page 4: ...makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you As an exclusive XT Series product this loudspeaker follows a great heritage of both world class ribbon loudspeaker designs and industry leading subwoofer technologies The CRW 2 and CRW 2C loudspeak ers are designed as a perfect match to our True Subwoofer and SubRosa series resulting in the ultimate home theater experience the kind of heart felt...

Page 5: ...rovides very high bass output from a very small box When migrating this subwoofer technology to the midrange and high frequencies on the Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeakers you get the same advantages high output small size high efficiency and years of trouble free operation Conclusion The Cinema Ribbon CRW loudspeak ers are a no compromise answer to the age old question of Form vs Function Why not get...

Page 6: ...wer amplifier 2 Speaker Wire Channel To ease installation the speaker wiring can be passed through these channels to the binding posts 3 Clamps Once the loudspeaker 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 loud speaker in place 4 End Caps These decorative end caps can be painted to...

Page 7: ...C uses an acoustic lens over the ribbon to optimize the perfor mance as a center loudspeaker 10 Grille The grille is attached to the main body with magnets To remove the grille gently pry it away from the corners 11 Cutout Guide This allows you to easily mark the required cutout onto your wall 12 Paint Shield This covers the drivers and frame when painting the end caps to match the walls CRW 2C CR...

Page 8: ...and continuous soundfield Sunfire Cinema Ribbon CRM 2BIP bipole loudspeakers use the same drivers and ribbons as the CRW series making them perfect for rear channel applications Alternatively you could use additional CRW 2 loudspeakers Front Left Right Speakers The front left and right CRW 2 loudspeakers should be positioned so that your TV display is exactly centered between them This will help f...

Page 9: ...p give a smooth transition when sound effects move from loudspeaker to loudspeaker The CRM 2BIP ribbon loudspeakers may be used as surround loudspeakers as shown in the following systems and illustrations 5 1 Configuration Place each surround loudspeaker an equal distance away from your central listening position and keep them at least one or two feet above ear level with you sitting down They can...

Page 10: ...y following these steps 1 Place the subwoofer on your couch or favorite easy listening chair 2 You can then either run a calibra tion noise signal through it or play some of your favorite music samples with heavy bass 3 Walk around the room standing in all the positions where you might be able to place the subwoofer This is usually somewhere close to the corners of the room Try locations fairly cl...

Page 11: ...ass sound sources Compact loudspeakers can be used for front center and sur rounds as they do not have to reproduce the low frequency range This leads to a saving in room space Your amplifiers do not waste power reproducing the low frequency range Using a subwoofer Crossover adjustment We recommend that you set your home theater processor s crossover to 80 Hz and set the channels that use the Cine...

Page 12: ...an initial break in period A minimum of 20 hours is recommended prior to perform ing critical listening however the speak ers will sound their best after a period of 300 to 400 hours During this time the driver suspensions and ribbon structure will relax into their operating design posi tions and give optimum performance To facilitate break in during the initial 20 hours it is recommended that you...

Page 13: ...ed Phillips screwdriver or screw gun Pencil or other suitable wall marker Sheetrock saw Safety glasses Level Sturdy ladder or step ladder Electronic stud finder if needed You may need an assistant Installation Preliminary steps If the TV display is in place it should be removed from the wall Clear the area where you are going to work so it will be safe Remove any fragile objects small children or ...

Page 14: ...2 wiring and 12 gauge is recommended 16 gauge is the minimum 2 Follow common low voltage practices like avoiding high voltage electrical wiring or crossing them perpendicularly This will reduce the chance of picking up hum or other interference 3 Pass the wiring through the wiring channels in the back of the loud speaker see item 2 on page 6 4 Do an electrical continuity test to make sure the conn...

Page 15: ...tting the loudspeaker 1 Press the loudspeaker into the sheetrock opening and screw in the six clamp screws As the screws turn clockwise the clamps rotates out and presses onto the back of the sheetrock to hold the loudspeaker firmly in place Tighten the clamps the sheetrock is not shown for clarity Rear view showing the clamps engaged and the wiring in place ...

Page 16: ...he painting is done Final steps 1 The supplied Sunfire badge can now be pressed in place to match the orientation of your loudspeaker The adhesive backing holds it in place 2 Add the magnetic grille to cover the woofers and ribbon 3 Enjoy your new loudspeaker See page 12 regarding the break in pe riod required before the loudspeak ers will sound their best ...

Page 17: ...inal Connections 1 pairs gold plated spring terminals Dimensions Maximum dimensions including grille CRW 2 Height 23 10 587 mm Width 7 87 200 mm Depth 4 05 103 mm Cutout 20 8 x 6 4 528 x 163 mm Weight 15 lb 6 8 kg CRW 2C Height 7 87 200 mm Width 23 10 587 mm Depth 4 05 103 mm Cutout 6 4 x 20 8 163 x 528 mm Weight 15 lbs 6 8 kg Specifications 2008 Sunfire LLC All rights reserved Sunfire LLC reserve...

Page 18: ...udspeaker Check that your amplifier is not driven too hard or is clipping Even a low pow ered amp driven into clipping can cause distortion or damage your loudspeakers Many processor preamps can send test tones through all the loudspeakers in your system Use this to adjust the volume of each channel until they are all playing at the same level Make sure that any bass management options are set cor...

Page 19: ...ective product and shall not in any event include property or any other inci dental or consequential damages 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 exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives...

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