User's Manual

High Resolution SeriesIn-Wall Subwoofer

HRSIW8

User's Manual�

ThissubwooferisdesignedtobepoweredonlybytheSunfireHRSIW8amplifier.Nootheramplifiershouldbeconnectedtothesubwoofer,asthismayleadtoseriousdamagetoyourequipment.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

WARNING: THIS LOUDSPEAKER IS CAPABLE OF PRO-DUCINGVERYHIGHSOUNDPRESSURELEVELS.YOUMUSTTAKEEVERYPRECAUTIONTOPROTECTYOUR

HEARINGFROMPERMANENTDAMAGE.

1. ReadInstructions.2. KeeptheseInstructions.3. HeedallWarnings.4. FollowallInstructions.5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.6. Cleanonlywithadrycloth.7. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuch

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

8.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatus has been damaged in any way, suchasaconnectorisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintothe apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operatenormally,orhasbeendropped.

9. ObjectandLiquidEntry—Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdonotfallintoand liquids are not spilled into the inside of theapparatus.

Dimensions

24 5/8"(625 mm)

23 5/16"(593 mm)

CUTOUTREQUIRED

12 1/16"(306 mm)

10 13/16"(274 mm)

3 3/4" (95 mm)

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SafetyInstructions.............. �Introduction........................ �Unpacking.......................... � Rear Panel Features.......... 5Front Panel Features......... 6Location.............................. 7Installation.......................... 9SystemConfiguration......... 10Subwoofer Installation........ 11Specifications..................... 14Limited Warranty................ 15ServiceAssistance..............15

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Contents IntroductionThankyouforpurchasingthisSunfire

High Resolution Series HRSIW8 in-wall subwoofer.Wehopeyouenjoyitandthemusicitmakesasmuchaswehaveenjoyedcreatingitforyou.

ThecompanionHRSWI8amplifierisdesigned to supply speaker-level power to the HRSIW8 in-wall subwoofer, to producestunninglowfrequencyeffectsforyourhometheater.

This guide gives an overview of the featuresofyoursubwoofer.Furtherdetails of the system are supplied in themanualprovidedwiththeSunfireHRSIW8amplifier.

UnpackingYourSunfiresubwoofershouldreach

youinperfectcondition.Ifyoudonoticeanyshippingdamage,pleasecontactyourSunfireDealerimmediately.

Gentlyliftouttheunitandremoveallthepackingmaterial.Itisimportanttosaveallthepackingmaterialsandtheboxincaseyoursubwoofereverneedstobemovedorshippedforrepair.

Make sure that you keep your sales receipt.Itistheonlywaytoestablishthe duration of your Limited Warranty anditmaycomeinusefulforinsurancepurposes.

PleasetakeamomenttofilloutandmailtheSunfireCustomerResponsecard.Alsoreadtheserialnumberlocatedontherearpanelandrecordithere:

SerialNumber:

Purchasedfrom:

Date:

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Features• Sealedcabinet• High pressure design• Dual8inchwoofers• Fiberglasscones• StillBass™anti-shaketechnology• Goldplatedspringterminals• Rearchannelforsecuringthespeaker

wires• Designed for in-wall mounting with six

wallclamps• Wallcut-outtemplatesupplied• Removablegrillattacheswithmagnets

and is easily removable for painting• Designedtobepoweredexclusivelyby

theSunfireHRSIW8amplifier,whichisa500Watt,all-discreteClass-Dswitch-ingpoweramplifier

CareTomaintainthesubwoofer'sfinish,

firstturnofftheamplifierandthenuseasoftdryclothtocleanthegrillesurface.Thegrillecanberemovedtocleanit,ifrequired.

IfyourSunfiresubwoofereverneedsservicing,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedSunfireDealer.

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1. BindingPostsThe subwoofer has one pair of bind-ingpostsforconnectionwithspeakerwiretotheoutputpostsoftheSunfireHRSIW8amplifier.

Alwaysusehighqualityconnectionsand speaker wires, and make sure therearenoloosefittingsorstraywirestrands.Thespringconnectionsacceptbarewireorpins.

Connectthepositivespeaker-leveloutputoftheHRSIW8amplifiertothepositive(red)inputofthesubwoofer.Connectthenegativespeaker-leveloutputoftheHRSIW8amplifiertothenegative(black)inputofthesubwoofer.

Make sure that the positive and nega-tiveconnectionsdonottouch,orthismaydamageyourpoweramplifier.

2. SpeakerWireChannelTo ease installation, the speaker wiring arepassedthroughthesechannelstothebindingposts.Thisisrecom-mendedasthechannelwillsupporttheweightofthespeakercable,soitdoesnotpullonthebindingposts.

3. ClampsOncethesubwooferispressedintoanopeninginthesheetrock,screwson the front panel are turned to pull theclampsoutanddowntopressagainstthesheetrock,andsecurethesubwooferinplace.

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4. WoofersTheHRSIW8usestwoidentical8inchcustomdrivers.

5. ClampScrewsThesesixscrewsareusedtoclamptheloudspeakerinplaceonceithasbeenpressedintothesheetrockopeningofyourwall.

6. GrilleMagnetsThegrilleisattachedtothemainbodywith small magnets around the edge of thesubwooferbaffle.

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7. GrilleTo remove the grille, gently pry it away fromthecornersandreleaseitfromthemagnetsholdingitinplace.Thegrillcanbepaintedtomatchtheroomdecor.

8. CutoutGuideThis guide allows you to easily mark therequiredcutoutontoyourwall.

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The suggestions below will typi-callyresultinoutstandingperformance.However,althoughlowfrequenciesarenon-directional,factorssuchasroomreflections,standingwaves,resonanceandabsorptionwillstronglyaffectyoursubwoofer’sperformance.

SinceyourSunfiresubwooferisde-signed to be professionally installed into yourwall,engineeringservicesfromyourauthorizedSunfiredealerand/oroutsideacousticalresourcesshouldbeconsid-eredtoensureoptimumperformance.

TheSunfireHRSIW8amplifier’sDSPfeatures will tailor the sound to the room foroptimumperformanceinthelocationyouchoose.Controlsincludethecross-overfrequency,andslope,phase,andsubsonicfilter

Keep the subwoofer at least two or three feet away from any TVscreen,computer,VCRormagnetictapesanddiscs.Thiswill

reducethechanceofthemagneticfieldsupsettingtheTVscreenorerasingyourmagneticmedia.

LocationPreliminary

Beforecuttingaholeinyourwall,itisalways best to test the subwoofer in that locationfirst.Placeitonthefloorneartothe"possible"location,andconnectittotheSunfireHRSIW8amplifier.Playsometypicalbasspassagesthroughthesubwoofer.Thiswillhelpyouidentifyany problems in the sound due to the location,andyoumaybeabletofindalocationthatsoundsbetter.

Corner installationInstalling the subwoofer on the front

wall,towardsthecornerwillreinforcethelowfrequencies.Thisisbestsuitedfor:

• Rooms larger than �00 square feet where a single subwoofer will be used

• Fordedicatedhometheaters

• For listeners who enjoy “heavy” bass.

Corner location

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CenterlocationInstallingthesubwooferclosertothecenterofthefrontwallwillstillprovideadequate

bass,butwilltendtobeless“heavy”andsomewhattighter.Thisisideallysuitedfor:

• For rooms smaller than �00 square feet

• Dedicatedmusiclisteningrooms.

Corner locationfor two subwoofers

Center locationfor one subwoofer

Using Two SubwoofersIfyouwishtousetwosubwoofers,thesoundoutputwilldouble.Eachsubwooferwill

needitsowndedicatedSunfireHRSIW8amplifier.

Locatingthesubwoofersonthefrontwall,withonetowardseachcornerwillprovidemoreflexibilityincrossoverpoints,withoutcausinglocalizationthatcanhappenwithsubwooferslocatedonsideandrearwalls.Sunfirepreamplifiersandreceiversfeaturemultiplesubwooferoutputsfortheseapplications.Ifyourpreamplifierhasasinglesub/LFEoutput,useaYcabletosplititintotwooutputs,oneforeachamplifier.

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Installation ReadandfollowallinstructionsandallimportantsafetyinstructionsintheHRSIW8amplifiermanual.Here follows a summary of the amplifierinstallationnotes:

• Theamplifiermayberackmountedusingthesuppliedrackears.Itwillfitintoastandard1U,19inchrackspace.Allowaminimumof1freerackspaceaboveandbelowforventilation.Thisisveryimportant.

• Theamplifiermayalsobeplacedonashelf,supportedonitsfeet.Makesureitisnotplacedoncar-petingorsimilarthatmayobscureitsventilationopenings.

• Neveropentheamplifiercabinetasthismightresultinanelectricalshocktoyou,ordamagetotheunit.Therearenouser-servicablecomponentsinside.

• Protecttheamplifierfromprolongedexposuretodirectsunlightandotherdirectsourcesofheat,suchasheatingventsandradiators.

• Topreventfireorshock,donotexposetheamplifierorsubwoofertorainormoisture.Iffluidorafor-eignobjectshouldentereitherunit,immediately turn off the power and contactyourSunfireDealer.

• Avoidexcessiveexposureto extremecoldordust.

• Donotplaceheavyobjectsontopoftheamplifier.

Heat rise• Allow adequate ventilation around

thetopandsidesoftheamplifier.

• Allow adequate ventilation if you arerack-mountingtheamplifier.

AC Power ConsiderationsEnsurethattheamplifierispluggedinto

anoutletcapableofsupplyingthecorrectvoltagespecifiedforyourmodel.

Unplugyouramplifier’spowercordfromtheelectricaloutletifitwillbeleftunusedforalongperiodoftime.

Routethepower-supplycordsoitisnotlikelytobewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainstit,especiallyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwhereitexitsfromtheunit.

Beforemakingorchanginganyconnections,ALWAYSmakesurethattheamplifierandyourothercomponentsareturnedOFF.Alsoturndownthevolumecontrolofthesubwooferamplifierandyourpreamplifierorreceiver.

SpeakerLevelconnectionsTheamplifier’sspeakerleveloutputs

canacceptspeakerwireswithbanana,dual-banana, bare wire, pins or spade terminals.Ifyouhavebananatypecon-nectorsonyourspeakerwire,makesurethat you tighten the binding posts before inserting.

Make sure that the negative speaker wiresnevertouchthepositivewiresasthis will short out and possibly damage youramplifier.

MagneticFieldsWerecommendthatyouplaceyour

subwoofer further than two feet away fromyourTV,VCR,tapedeckorcom-puter, so the speaker’s magnet won’t distortthecolorsofyourTVpictureorerase your video tapes, audio tapes or computerdiscs.

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SystemConfiguration

HRSIW8AMP

HRSIW8 In-Wall Subwoofer

HRSIW8Amplifier

ConnectbalancedorunbalancedinputstotheSUB/LFEline-leveloutput of your home theaterpreamplifierorreceiver.

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Read the details on page 7 to help determine the best position for your subwooferintheroom.

Thesubwoofercanbewallmountedvertically,centeredbetweenverticalwallstuds.Thisistherecommended(andeasiest)orientationtoinstall.

Horizontal mounting into existing constructionwillmostlikelymeancuttingaverticalstud.Thisinstallationshouldbedonebyanexperiencedandqualifiedcarpenter,topreventweakeningthewallstructure.Whentheextraframingis done, the installation and wiring is the sameasdescribedbelow.

Tools required:• Phillipsscrewdriver• Pencilorothersuitablewallmarker• Sheetrockhandsaw• Safety glasses• Level• Masking tape• Flashlight• Small mirror• Electronicstudfinderifneeded• Youmayneedanassistant.

Preliminary steps:• IftheTVdisplayisinplacenearby,

it should be removed from the wall, oratleastturnedoffandcovered.

• Clear the area where you are going towork,soitwillbesafe.Removeanyfragileobjects,smallchildrenorpets,andcoveranythingthatmightbeaffectedbydustfromcut-tingsheetrock.

• Putonyoursafetyglasses.

Subwoofer InstallationMarkingandcuttingtheopening

1. Choosethebestlocationforyoursubwoofer,preferablycenteredbetweenverticalwallstuds.Useastudfindertofindwherethestudsare.

Do not position the subwoofer closerthanoneinchfromthecabi-netsidestoastud.Thisallowsfortheclampstoswingout.

2. Tapethesuppliedcutouttemplateontothewallsurface,andusealeveltomakesureitisvertical.

3. Markthesheetrockwithapencilaround the inside of the template, andremovethetemplate.

4.Turnofftheelectricitytotheroom,justincaseyouaccidentlycutaliveACmainswire.

5. Drillasmallpilothole,andus-ingaflashlightandsmallmirror,lookforanyobstructionssuchaswaterpipes,gaslines,orelectricalwires that may interfere with the subwooferinstallation.

6. Ifallisclear,carefullycutoutthesheetrockaroundthemarkedlines,and remove any debris from the hole.

Marking the opening onto the wall using the inside of the template

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WiringTheHRSIW8amplifierhastwobinding

postsforconnectiontotheHRSIW8subwoofer.

1. Installthespeakerwiresfollowingalllocalcodesforlowvoltageelec-tricalwiringinstallation.Useclass2wiring,and12gaugeisrecom-mended,16gaugeistheminimum.

2. Followcommonlowvoltagepractic-eslikeavoidinghighvoltageelectri-calwiring,orifthisisnotpossible,trycrossingthemperpendicularly.Thiswillreducethechanceofpick-inguphumorotherinterference.

3. Ifrequired,passthewiringthroughthespeakerwiringchannelsinthebackofthesubwoofer.

4. Doanelectricalcontinuitytesttomakesuretheconnectionsaregoodfromtheamplifier-endofthespeaker wire to the ends of the wiresatthesubwoofer.

5. Securethewiringtotheloudspeak-er's spring-loaded binding posts, observingthecorrectpolarity.Gentlypullonthemtomakesuretheyaresecure.

6. Itisagoodideatosecurethewiringfromvibrationasmuchaspossible.Donothavetheweightofthecableshangingonthetermi-nals.Tryusingheavydutyelectricalstaplestoholdthespeakercablesecurelytothestuds.

Installing the Subwoofer 1. Pressthesubwooferintothesheet-

rockopeningmakingsurethatthespeakerwiresdonotgetpinchedorcut.

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2. Screwinthesixclampscrews.Asthescrewturnsclockwise,aclamprotates out and presses onto the backofthesheetrocktoholdthesubwooferfirmlyinplace.

Tightentheclampssotheyaresnug, but do not overtighten, as theycoulddamagethesheetrock.

Tighening the clamps (sheetrock not shown, for clarity)

Final steps 1. Addthegrilletocoverandprotect

thewoofers.

2. Thegrillcanbepaintedifdesired,and this best done when it is not attachedtothesubwoofer.

3. Enjoyyournewsubwoofer.

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SpecificationsDesign

SealedCabinet,HighPressureDesign.TobeusedwiththededicatedHRSIW8amplifieronly.StillBass™anti-shaketechnology.

Drive UnitsDual8"Wooferswithfibreglasscones

Connections1 pair gold plated spring terminals

Dimensions(Maximumdimensions,includinggrille)Height 245/8"(625mm)Width 121/16"(306mm)Depth 33/4"(95mm)frombackof steel bezel to rear of cabinet)Cutout 235/16"x1013/16" (593x274mm)Weight 32lbs(14.51kg)

ThefollowingspecificationsarefromtheHRSIW8amplifierowner'smanual:

FrequencyResponse33Hz-150Hz(-3dB)

CrossoverFrequencyTheDSPsectionoftheamplifierallowsthehighcutfiltertobeadjustedfrom40 Hz - 160 Hz, with an LFE bypass position, and12to36dB/octaveadjustableslope

Maximum Power5�0 watts rms

Maximum OutputGreaterthan106dBpeakSPL(includesroomgain)Measuredat1meter,anechoic

©2012SunfireCorporation. Allrightsreserved.SunfireCorporationreservestherighttoimproveitsproductsatanytime.Therefore,specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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TroubleshootingThe HRSIW8 subwoofer is designed

and built to provide years of trouble-free performance.Mostproblemsthatoccurcanusuallybesolvedbycheckingyoursetup,orbymakingsureallcomponentsarefullyoperational.

The following information will help you dealwithcommonproblemsyoumayexperience.Ifaproblempersists,pleasecontactyourDealerforassistance.

Poor or no sound • Checkalltheconnectionsfromthe

subwoofertotheamplifier.

• The speaker is designed to be powered onlybytheSunfireHRSIW8amplifier.Nootheramplifiershouldbeusedastheperfomancewillsuffer,andpossibledamagetothespeakerwilloccur.

• Checkthattheamplifierisnotdriventoohard.

• Manyprocessor/preampscansendtest tones through all the loudspeakers inyoursystem.Usethistoadjustthevolumeofeachchanneluntiltheyareallplayingatthesamelevel.Makesurethat any bass management options are setcorrectly.

• If the system bass is weak only when playingsurroundsources,checkthatyourprocessoriscorrectlysettodecodethesurroundmodes,suchasDolbyDigitalorDTS.

• SomeDVDdiscshaveamenuthatallowsyoutoselectwhichsoundtracktoplay.Checkthatthecorrectsurroundaudiosoundtrackisselected.

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SunfireLimitedWarrantySunfire,adivisionofTheAVCGroup,LLC,isproudofitsproductswhichhavebeenbuiltwithcareusingadvancedtechnologyandpremiumcomponentparts.Yourunithasbeencraftedtoperformproperlyformanyyears.SunfireoffersthefollowingWarrantytoyou,theownerofanewSunfireproduct:SunfirewarrantstheHRSIW8Subwoofertobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandwork-manshipfortheperiodofONEyearfromthedateofpurchase.IfwithintheapplicablewarrantyperiodabovepurchaserdiscoverssuchitemwasnotaswarrantedaboveandpromptlynotifiesSunfireinwriting,Sunfireshallrepairorreplacetheitemsatthecompany’soption.This warranty shall not apply:(a) toequipmentnotmanufacturedby

Sunfire.

(b) toequipmentwhichshallhavebeeninstalled by other than an authorized Sunfireinstaller.

(c) toinstalledequipmentwhichisnotinstalledtoSunfire’sspecifications.

(d) toequipmentwhichshallhavebeenre-pairedoralteredbyothersthanSunfire.

(e) toequipmentwhichshallhavebeensub-jectedtonegligence,accident,ordam-agebycircumstancesbeyondSunfire’scontrol,including,butnotlimitedto,lightning,flood,electricalsurge,tornado,earthquake,oranyothercatastrophiceventsbeyondSunfire’scontrol,ortoimproperoperation,maintenanceorstorage, or to other than normal use of service.

Withrespecttoequipmentsoldby,butnotmanufacturedbySunfire,thewarrantyobligationsofSunfireshallinallrespectsconformandbelimitedtothewarrantyactu-allyextendedtoSunfirebyitssupplier.Theforegoingwarrantiesdonotcoverreim-bursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation,orotherexpenseswhichmaybeincurredinconnectionwithrepairorreplacement.ExceptasmaybeexpresslyprovidedandauthorizedinwritingbySunfire,Sunfireshallnotbesubjecttoanyotherobligationsorliabilitieswhatsoeverwithrespecttoequip-mentmanufacturedbySunfireorservicesrenderedbySunfire.

THEFOREGOINGWARRANTIESAREEXCLUSIVEANDINLIEUOFALLOTHEREXPRESSEDANDIMPLIEDWARRANTIESEXCEPTWARRANTIESOFTITLE,IN-CLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPUR-POSE.ATTENTION: TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERSTo insure that consumers obtain qual-ity pre-sale and after-sale support and service, Sunfire products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers. Sunfire products are not sold online. The warranties on Sunfire products are NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer or an online E-tailer.

ServiceAssistanceWe suggest that you read the Limited War-rantycompletelytofullyunderstandyourWarranty/Servicecoverage.

IfyourSunfireproducteverrequiresservice,contactyournearestSunfireauthorizeddealerfirst.If,foranyreason,youareun-abletoreceiveservicefromyourdealeryoumaywritetous:.

Sunfire,TheAVCGroup/ReturnCenter,2040CreativeDrive,Ste.100Lexington,KY40505-4304

YouwillbedirectedtoanauthorizedSunfireServiceStationorreceiveinstructionstoshiptheunittothefactory.Pleasesavetheoriginalshippingcartonandpackingmateri-alsincaseshippingisrequired.PleasedonotshipParcelPost.

NOTE:Beforesendinginyourunitforrepair,youmustcallSunfireforreturnauthorization.

Includeacompletedescriptionoftheprob-lem,indicatinghowyouhaveitconnected,theassociatedequipmentinyoursystemandacopyofyourpurchasereceipt.InitialshippingcostsarenotpaidbySunfire;returngroundshippingcostswillbeprepaidifrepairswerecoveredbythescopeofthisWarranty.

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