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User's Manual

17

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 following information will help you

deal with common problems you may
experience during normal use. If a
problem still persists, please contact
your Sunfire Dealer for assistance.

Not enough bass

Check that your preamplifier’s outputs

are connected to the subwoofer’s line
level inputs and not to the line level
high pass outputs. If they are con-
nected to the outputs by mistake, the
bass will be weak but the subwoofer
will still function.

If your preamplifier has a single

subwoofer/LFE output jack, make sure
it connects to the subwoofer’s Left
(Mono) input. If the bass is still not
enough after checking all the remaining
points, use a Y cable to connect the
preamplifier’s single subwoofer/LFE
output to the subwoofer’s right and left
inputs.

Make certain the woofer is in a corner

location, firing at 45 degrees into the
walls formed by the corner. This is not
absolutely essential, but will maximize
the bass output and give the smoothest
possible response. If you place the unit
so one of the drivers is firing into one of
the walls, leave three inches of
clearance between the driver and the
wall.

Home theater preamplifiers usually

have a way of adjusting the level of the
subwoofer/LFE output, either using a
remote control or with a small volume
knob on the back panel. Make sure that
this is adjusted correctly.

Check 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 adjustable crossover
frequency, make sure that the Sunfire
subwoofer’s own crossover point is set
higher or part of the bass range will be
missing.

Not enough bass in a 5.1
system

5.1 home theater preamplifiers usually

have a bass management system which
allows the bass to be redirected among
your speakers. For example, the bass
normally present in the front speakers
can be redirected to play in the
subwoofer, or the subwoofer can play
the bass from all the speakers, in
addition to its dedicated LFE (low
frequency effects) channel. Make sure
that all of the bass management options
are correctly set. The preamplifier may
have a way of turning the subwoofer
output off entirely, so check that it is
always on.

Check that the preamplifier calibration

procedure is correctly adjusted. Usually,
the preamp will send a test tone through
all the speakers in your system,
allowing you to adjust (trim) the volume
of each channel until they are all playing
at the same level.

If the bass is weak only when playing

5.1 surround sources, check that your
preamplifier is correctly set to decode
the 5.1 surround modes, such as Dolby
Digital or DTS.

Some DVD discs have a menu which

allows you to select which soundtrack to
play. Check that the correct 5.1
surround audio soundtrack is selected,
otherwise it may just play stereo into
your preamp and you won’t get the true
LFE signal into the subwoofer.

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 4: ...ously 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 Su...

Страница 5: ...hould position the driver with the bump towards a protected side The Amplifier The large movement range of the drivers creates greater air pressure inside the box than a conventional woofer Therefore...

Страница 6: ...pro duce frequencies up to 100 Hz With the control fully counter clockwise the subwoofer reproduces up to 30 Hz Rotate the control until the bass sounds natural If the mid bass sounds natural but you...

Страница 7: ...r 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 pas...

Страница 8: ...g it to adhere solidly to the floor To move the woofer along the floor rotate it onto one edge and it will slide along easier Heat rise Allow adequate ventilation around the metal control panel of the...

Страница 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...

Страница 10: ...bwoofer s performance Moving the subwoofer from one corner to another can have a major effect on the bass response Remember to keep it at least two or three feet away from any TV screen computer VCR o...

Страница 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...

Страница 12: ...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 differential gain on th...

Страница 13: ...e 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 th...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 16: ...ft input with volume control 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...

Страница 17: ...r using a remote control or with a small volume knob on the back panel Make sure that this is adjusted correctly Check that your preamplifier or receiver s sub output is turned on Some systems only ha...

Страница 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...

Страница 19: ...y 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 limitations...

Страница 20: ...Manual part number 913 038 00 Rev A...

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