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User's Manual

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system or neighbors are disturbed by
ultra low bass.

6. High Level Inputs

Under normal conditions, the preferred
connection is through the Line Level
inputs. If this is difficult or not possible
in your system, then you can use the
High Level inputs. Also, if you
experience excessive noise or hum
with the Line Level inputs, often a
simple change to the High Level inputs
will result in a lower background noise
level.

Connect to the speaker-level output of
your amplifier or receiver using
speaker wire (see page 14). They can
accept bare wire, banana, dual-banana
or spade connections.

Your amplifier or receiver MUST
have common grounded outputs,
or it will be damaged if connected
to these High Level inputs.

7. Line Level Inputs

Connect with RCA type patch cords to
the line level outputs of your receiver
or preamp. Here are two examples:

If your preamplifier or receiver has a
single sub/LFE output, connect it to the
subwoofer’s left input jack (see page
11). There is no need to use the
subwoofer’s right input jack.

If you want to run your main/satellite
speakers full range, use a “Y” adapter
at the preamplifier outputs (see page
12). In this way, you can send the
preamplifier’s full-range output signal
to your main amplifier and to 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 high-
pass crossover is a passive network
with a fixed crossover frequency of
70 Hz and a 6 dB per octave slope.

We recommend using this high-pass
function with main/satellite speakers
that are small and not designed to
reproduce low frequencies. If your
main speakers are capable of
operating full range, then you will not
need to use the high-pass function.

To use the High Pass outputs, connect
the preamp outs of your preamp/
receiver to the subwoofer’s Line Level
inputs using good quality RCA type
patch cords. Then connect a second
patch cord from the subwoofer’s High
Pass outputs to the inputs of your main
amplifier (see page 13). This will allow
your main speakers to operate at
frequencies above 70 Hz and the
subwoofer to operate at frequencies
below 70 Hz.

9. Line Fuse

The subwoofer is supplied with a
conservative

 

4 amp slow-blow type

fuse to protect the electronics.

Always unplug the power cord
before inspecting or changing the
fuse. Never use a fuse with a
current rating more than 4 amps.

10. Power Cord

Plug into any 120 Volt 60 Hz outlet with
a circuit rating of 8 amps or more (a
typical home circuit is rated at 15
amps).

Never plug the power cord directly
into 220-240 Volts AC as this will
cause catastrophic circuit failure.

Summary of Contents for True Subwoofer Architectural

Page 1: ......

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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