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Control Panel Features

1. Power/Auto on Indicator

This light is bright when the subwoofer
is on, and dim when the subwoofer is
in its standby mode. This is controlled
by the AUTO ON/OFF circuit.

 

The

presence of an audio signal turns the
unit on. After approximately fifteen
minutes of signal absence, the
subwoofer will go to its standby mode.

The light will only go off when the unit
is unplugged from the wall.

2. Bass Level

This volume control lets you match the
output level of the subwoofer to the
level of your satellite/main speakers.
The subwoofer output will increase as
the Bass Level is rotated clockwise.
When you have just installed your
system, turn this down first before
turning on your subwoofer. This will
prevent any loud surprises.

3. Crossover Frequency

This controls the high frequency cutoff
point. With the control rotated fully
clockwise, the subwoofer will repro-
duce frequencies up to 100 Hz. With
the control fully counter-clockwise the
subwoofer reproduces up to 35 Hz.

Rotate the control until the bass
sounds natural. If the mid-bass sounds
natural but you want more low bass,
turn the crossover frequency down a
little, then turn the Bass Level up by
about the same amount. This
increases the low-bass output while
leaving the mid-bass output the same.

4. Phase Control

This control changes the relative phase
of the subwoofer with respect to your
other speakers. Use this control to help
blend the subwoofer with the rest of
your system. This is accomplished by
adjusting the control in small incre-
ments as you listen for the most bass
at your listening position. As a final
trim, readjust the Crossover Frequency
and Bass Level controls after the
phase control has been set.

5. Flat/Video Contour Switch

 When this switch is set to FLAT, the
frequency response extends down to
18 Hz. This is the recommended
setting for most audio and video
applications.

When set to Video Contour

a low

frequency roll-off is introduced
commencing below approximately
30 Hz. This setting may be used if your

Summary of Contents for True Subwoofer Architectural

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Page 2: ...onnected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on the Component 9 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not lik...

Page 3: ...igurations 11 Adjusting the controls 15 Specifications 16 Troubleshooting guide 17 Limited warranty 19 Service assistance 19 Contents To find out more about this and other Sunfire products please visi...

Page 4: ...ly variable volume level control Soft clipping circuit allows graceful overload and prevents speaker damage due to clipping Gold plated inputs and outputs Dear Friend Thank you for purchasing my Sunfi...

Page 5: ...he driver however the enormous back electromo tive force generated as a consequence of its large motion and giant magnet causes the current flow to be much less than if it were a 3 3 ohm resistor It i...

Page 6: ...uce frequencies up to 100 Hz With the control fully counter clockwise the subwoofer reproduces up to 35 Hz Rotate the control until the bass sounds natural If the mid bass sounds natural but you want...

Page 7: ...o the subwoofer at the same time 8 High Pass Outputs Line level high pass output signals are available at these jacks These are active whenever a signal is present at the inputs of the subwoofer The h...

Page 8: ...mplifier heat sink and also as a conduit to remove internal heat to the outside and into the atmosphere It can reach temperatures of 60 degrees C which will feel hot to the touch using nerves of flesh...

Page 9: ...uld be 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 patch cords can be a very tight fit and...

Page 10: ...r VCR or magnetic tapes and discs This will reduce the chance of the magnetic fields upsetting the TV screen or erasing your magnetic media Also position the control panel so that it is not touching a...

Page 11: ...LFE output can be connected in the same way The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and the other speakers will play the frequency range delivered to them by your amplifier If you have a home...

Page 12: ...n differential L R bass The opening scene in Top Gun for example has loads of L R bass information If this is not preserved the bass in these scenes sounds anemic The Sunfire Subwoofer utilizes differ...

Page 13: ...subwoofer s fixed high pass crossover point The signals coming out of the subwoofer s high pass outputs are not affected by any of the controls They are just a copy of the signals going in except that...

Page 14: ...ction of your receiver s power is transferred to the subwoofer There is no need to use the Speaker Level inputs if you are using a separate amplifier and preamplifier Such systems are best connected u...

Page 15: ...ill do fine as will the Stereophile test CD Step 1 Disconnect the subwoofer and run the main speaker with a tone in its passband 80 100Hz Measure the level Step 2 Disconnect the main speaker and recon...

Page 16: ...at 0dB 60 mVrms with volume control fully clockwise 0 75 Vrms from right input with volume control at 0dB 200 mVrms with volume control fully clockwise Input impedance 15 K for Line Level inputs 15 K...

Page 17: ...that your preamplifier 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 preamplifier s subwoofer LFE output has an adju...

Page 18: ...hat they are disconnected where they first enter the room so they are making no connection to your preampli fier TV or any other component If the hum is caused by the cable TV line then you will need...

Page 19: ...any defective product and shall not in any event include property or any other incidental or consequential damages which may result from the failure of this product Some states do not allow limitation...

Page 20: ...Manual part number 913 008 00 RevC...

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