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1. Ssunfire User s Manual Remote Control Think of the remote control as ten remotes in one There are ten DEVICE buttons five on either side of the display and each allows the remote to operate one piece of equip ment From the factory the device buttons are labeled CD TAPE AUX ZONE2 RECVR Ultimate Receiver DVD VCR SAT TV and CABLE Only the RECVR and ZONE2 but tons are pre programmed and these allow the remote to operate your Ultimate Receiver The remote can be set to operate your other remote controlled equipment This is done in three ways from the hidden SETUP menu 1 Entering a code from the tables at the end of this manual 2 Stepping through the codes 3 Learning from your other remote See Remote Setup on page 27 for more details LCD Display The top line shows the present device mode or status and it shows when a remote command is being transmitted The bottom line shows the page number status and basic instructions during programming The main part of the display shows the labels of the ten DEVICE buttons You can change any label and cus tomize the remote to fit your system Note this is not a touch sensitive screen just a way of labeling the device buttons on each side and showing instructions and status Contrast The contrast of the display can be changed by holding down the MAIN button and p
2. SU o RIGHT S su Rer ouno Piotr CENT ER z LIES SURON BIGHT BACK SU Ler 320 VACA Gone RF demodulator LD player DIGITAL RFOUT OUTPUT S video output RF signal Receiver VID2 From LD Player A suitable external RF demodula S video input RF output To Demodulator Digital audio signal i From LD Player RF input Digital output To Demodulator Digital input tor must be used to convert the AC 3 RF output of LD players Ideally the demodulator should also have a digital bypass pass through feature Lexicon and B amp K are among several companies making excellent demodu lators with this feature If your LD and TV Monitor both have S video they can be connected as shown This gives a better picture than composite video Note you must also connect the player s two channel audio outputs if you want to play it in Zone 2 when the Main Zone is playing a different source 17 Sunfire User s Manual NA am _ _ VCR Connections Analog Audio and Composite Video Composite video signal from Receiver MAIN composite video output to TV Monitor s composite video input gt SURROUND PET _ SuRRoONG EMI S BACK E Lery Record Composite video signal play From VCR video output To Receiver VCR video input Analog audio signals play From VCR audio outputs To Receiver VCR L R audio inputs The VCR can record the analog audio and t
3. irn Sunfire from his mind amp soul Ultimate Receiver User s Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Safety Instructions 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the Sunfire Component is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the Component and in these operating instructions should be followed 4 Follow Instructions All operat ing and other instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The Component should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 6 Ventilation The Component should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the Component should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase cabinet or closed equip ment rack that may impede the flow of air through ventilation openings 7 Heat The Component should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators or ot
4. EN m BH BER MR EE Ga m C E a E iei m C m m ES C EE C p fin E Era rn EN X 0 o ee ss 22 o 0 EUN NEU pe 1 Con 26 0 0 27 cg 29 x o o 91 ooo 32 0 33 ge 1 35 oom eg EUREN Co Co Boj P Le a a 45 Sunfir User s Manual LCCC CHAPTER 5 Recording Recording to a Tape Player Input signals from an audio source playing in the Receiver can be recorded using the left and right audio outputs The Tape player will receive a straight copy of the analog source signal going in unaffected by the volume tone or any sur round modes If you are playing a digital source the tape player will receive a downmixed stereo analog signal for recording e Turn OFF the Fully Automatic mode This is because some Tape decks such as three head decks will have an output signal going into the Receiver during recording The DAT or TAPE inputs may be incorrectly selected as an input rather than the source you are trying to record Manually select the source such as CD and play it through your system Set your Tape player to record and adjust the input levels for the best performance Once the levels are correct you can reset your source to the beginning and make your recording Donotselect another Main Zone input while you are recording Recording to a VCR Any video
5. shows that you can return to the previous page The down arrow such as at the bottom of the Inputs Menu shows there is a second page of similar choices The up arrow 4 shows the way back to the first page NOTE you can quit the OSD at any time by pressing EXIT on the remote Any changes you make will be saved There is no need to navigate back through previous pages unless you want to make more changes TRIM MENU SUB CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SIDE AXIS MODES DOLBY D DTS DYN RNG MEDIUM PRO LOGIC I gt DTS LFE CINEMA DTS NEO 6 MUSIC PARTY gt JAZZ CLUB AMBIENCE 3 BASS TREBLE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE gt ZONE 2 gt SPEAKERS gt VIDEO gt SOFTWARE gt CONTROL gt AMPLIFIER gt Trim Page 32 Adjust the volume of each speaker on the fly Modes Page 33 Adjust the settings of the surround modes Tone Page 32 Treble and Bass adjust ment Inputs Page 34 Set up each input s Trim lev el default surround mode enable disable in Main or Zone 2 Triggers Settings Page 36 Main Zone and Zone 2 vol ume and power up setting Speakers size position calibration and crossover Video and OSD settings Software settings IR and RS232 setup 31 Sunfin User s Manual CCC CHAPTER 4 Trim and Tone Menus MAIN MENU TRIM MENU Trims Menu SUB This menu allows you to adjust the CE
6. D Shows the typical placement of the side axis speakers You can also angle them in towards your listening position Place the speakers along the side walls close to the fronts Surround Speakers Place each surround speaker an equal distance away from your central listening position and keep them at least one or two feet above ear level A The diagram shows the use of dipole surround speakers These are usually positioned to the side of your listening position They radiate forwards and backwards and have a quiet null zone which should point towards the listener The overall effect is that you cannot hear the direct sound from the surround speakers just the average soundfield 50 Conventional surround speakers can be placed behind the listener on the rear walls or the side walls Adjust the angle so they do not point directly at the listener but cause reflections from the sidewalls or the ceiling This will give the effect of broadening the rear soundstage so that you cannot distinguish the sound as coming from a small box on the wall but from a larger area behind you Surround Back Speakers The Receiver s Aux outputs can be configured as surround back outputs or you can use an external power amplifier connected to the line level surround back outputs The surround back speakers create a wonderful sense of realism in surround effects during playback of Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES Use the SPEAKER SIZE OSD
7. You can also play the same source as selected in the Main Zone The Zone 2 speakers can be pow ered by the Receiver s internal Aux channels or by an external power amplifier Zone 2 plays stereo sources and is unaffected by the Tone controls DSP Holographic Image surround modes or bass management Connections The connections for Zone 2 are shown on page 24 Make sure the Receiver s Aux channels are set to Zone 2 page 41 if you are using them to power the Zone 2 speakers Note Zone 2 can play analog sources independent of what is playing in the Main Zone It cannot play from a digital only source unless that input is selected and play ing in the Main Zone To play a source such as a DVD player in Zone 2 inde pendant of the Main Zone make sure you connect the player s L R analog audio output to the Receiver Indicators The front panel has two LEDs to show the Zone 2 status Zone 2 Power This LED is always on when Zone 2 is on If it is off there will be no output to the Zone 2 amplifier Zone 2 Adjust This turns on whenever the Zone 2 source or volume is being changed Note if this is on then Q ZONE Two POWER Q omo ADJUST HOLOGRAP PRO LOGIC II O acr DIGITAL pa swears any adjustments you make of vol ume or input will affect Zone 2 not the Main Zone In addition to these LEDs the front panel display will show the input and volume adjustment Turni
8. A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the Component or C The Component has been exposed to rain or D The Component does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in perfor mance or E The Component has been dropped or its cabinet damaged 14 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the Component beyond those means described in this operating manual All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer A Component and cart combination should be moved with care Quick Stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn Sunfire User s Manual 15 To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an exten sion cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Pour pr evenir les chocs lectriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarise 16 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the Component is not defeated This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is ap ATTENTION Le pr sent appar eil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d pas
9. Pioneer 197 018 023 025 116 135 190 Portland 004 143 Proscan 144 160 161 165 167 Proton 004 058 131 143 171 173 193 Quasar 034 056 092 Radio Shack 019 043 143 004 127 RCA 160 161 165 065 156 144 197 004 023 024 056 074 152 Realistic 007 019 043 047 Roctec 186 Runco 168 169 178 179 180 181 182 183 073 157 Sampo 197 058 004 202 Samsung 004 050 089 101 105 127 143 160 Sanyo 166 007 020 053 057 082 187 Scott 004 028 043 048 143 Sears 015 030 003 007 028 057 143 094 160 080 165 166 Seleco 189 200 Sharp 170 081 019 028 029 014 004 022 143 175 Siemens 088 Signature 072 Sony 070 085 139 147 126 185 194 Soundesign 004 028 003 043 Spectricon 112 SSS 004 043 Supre Macy 002 Sylvania 197 003 059 060 063 064 164 044 160 127 Tandy 081 Tatung 056 062 Technics 034 080 Techwood 004 Teknika 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143 Telefunken 037 046 086 087 Telerent 072 Tera 172 TMK 004 Toshiba 007 015 030 040 062 101 138 Totevision 143 Universal 008 009 Video Concepts 146 Vidikron 174 184 188 192 Vidtech 994 Wards 004 008 009 019 028 060 061 063 064 072 074 143 164 034 Westing House 076 Yamaha 197 004 York 004 Yupiteru 043 Zenith 072 073 095 103 157 183 Zonda 112 VCRs Aiwa 034 181 Akai 016 043 046 124 125 142 146 Ampro 072 Anam 0
10. rower ZONE TWO ps O dnjesr HOLOGRAPHIC PRO LOGIC occ Q sine Axis MANUAL TUNING DOWN UP AM FM DIRECT L TUNER CONTROLS Signal Processing DOLBY DIGITAL This light is on when a Dolby Digital signal is being decoded DTS This light is on when a DTS signal is being decoded DOLBY PRO LOGIC II This light is on when the Dolby Pro Logic Il mode is engaged DIGITAL SOURCE This light is on when a Digital signal is being decoded ZONE TWO POWER This light is on when Zone 2 is turned on ZONE TWO ADJUST This light is on when Zone 2 is being adjusted not the Main Zone HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE This light is on when the HOLO GRAPHIC IMAGE circuit is engaged This is actually modeled in DSP SIDE AXIS This light is on when the side axis outputs are enabled 10 r Sunfire User s Manual unfire Ultimate Receiver DOWN UP L TONE CONTROLS 4 Sunfire 10 11 IR Receiver Window This window should be clean and free from obstruction for the remote control to work correctly Processor Display This soothing blue display shows which input is selected the tuner frequency volume level and other useful features Mode Buttons MODE UP DOWN These buttons allow you to step up or down through the various sound playback modes ZONE TWO Note If Zone 2 has not been enabled see page 36 this but ton has no effect Any changes you make after pressing this wi
11. amplifier internal temperature is high a quiet fan will engage and start to cool things down 53 Sunfir User s Manual MCC APPENDIX If the temperature increases further the Receiver will go into a standby mode and Protect will appear in the display When it cools sufficiently the Receiver will turn back on If the Receiver goes into protect mode often check the following Each speaker s average imped ance is not less than 4 ohms The Receiver has good ventilation none of its vents are covered Try setting all the speakers to Small and let your subwoofers handle the heavy bass Check that the amplifier power output is a good match for your speakers If your speakers are inefficient consider using an exter nal power amplifier Reset procedure The Receiver is a microprocessor controlled device of great complexity Occasional power fluctuations and spikes may cause the Receiver to lock up or act strangely The Receiv er can be reset as follows Warning the Receiver will be reset to the factory defaults and will clear all memory All your stored OSD settings and Tuner presets will be erased On page 57 write down your calibration settings input settings Tuner presets and any other set tings you have made Press the power button to turn the unit off or turn it off from the wall for a moment Press and continue to hold down the front panel Power button and the To
12. each with au dio S video and composite video Three audio only inputs including MM Phono 8 channel analog input with separate RCA connectors On Screen Display OSD Two Tape record outputs Can record a downmixed 2 channel output from a 5 1 digital Source Three 100 MHz component video inputs and two outputs Six coaxial and four optical digital inputs Coaxial and optical digital outputs including from analog and down mixed 5 1 sources Three subwoofer outputs e e e e e e e Flash memory upgradable through RS232 or CD IEEE 1394 FireWire port for future expansion Treble and Bass tone controls e RS 232 control port with discrete codes Trigger outputs for both zones IR control of both zones with rear IR ports and discrete codes Supports all digital sampling rates to 96 kHz 24 bit Crystal Semiconductor Analog to Digital converter 24 bit 192 kHz Analog Devices Digital to Analog converters 32 bit 20 MHz control micro processor and 24 bit 150 MIPS Motorola Symphony DSP pro cessor IEC removable power cord Remote Features Fully backlit Pre programmed for most brands of A V equipment Learns commands from your other remote controls Macro feature lets you program a sequence of control steps Operates up to ten components No memory loss when changing batteries Sunfire User s M
13. left and right inputs There is no automatic selection of the Phono input Tuner or 8 CH Certain inputs cannot be se lected Check the INPUTS menu of the OSD page 34 and make sure that the input has not been dis abled in that particular Zone No TV picture Make sure that the video input of your TV monitor is connected to the Main monitor output on the Receiver s rear panel Check that your Monitor is se lecting it s correct video input Check the video connection from your selected source component into the Receiver Make sure that you are using the same video connections For ex ample if your source is connected using S video then the TV monitor must also use S video If in doubt try connecting the video output from your source directly to your TV monitor This will help you narrow down the problem Use only one type of S video or composite connection If both are present at the same time the Re ceiver will choose S video and the composite output will be off in this case No Holographic Image t is essential that your front speak ers are positioned correctly See pages 49 50 The Holographic Image is most effective in 2 channel operation It gives a more accurate perception of the position of musicians and sound effects page 48 The results may be masked if you are using it in a surround mode No Tone Controls They will not work if you are us ing the
14. the device button twice Repeat for other devices then press MAIN to return to SETUP ERASE Use this to erase commands stored in the remote This does not affect the This mode allows you to either dis able the light or change the number of seconds it stays on The light is inactive while in the SETUP mode 1 In the SETUP menu select LIGHT and the display will show ON time in seconds SAVE and EXIT 2 If you press ON it changes to OFF and disables the light This is use ful if you want to save battery life or if the kids like to use the remote as a flashlight or Light Saber 3 Use the keypad to enter the num ber of seconds you want the light to stay on If you enter 00 it only stays on while the light button is held down 4 Select SAVE or press EXIT to make no change Either of these will return you to the SETUP menu LEARN o Oo N Ko member there are two pages Select the PLAY button just above the joystick pad The display will show READY Press your DVD remote s PLAY button The display will show GOOD if it has been accepted If it shows FAIL press PLAY again Press another button on the Sunfire remote and repeat the procedure until all the DVD buttons you need are learned Press MAIN once to return to the LEARN mode twice for SETUP and three times for the MAIN menu Try out the Sunfire remote and see if the learned button
15. this may also be caused by interference on the AC or DC lines The power transformers may turn this interference into an audible noise Internal hum can be made worse by a shelf or cabinet resonating so try moving the Re ceiver to another shelf Try moving your components further away from the TV especially if you ever notice the screen has changed color in the area closest to the component If you have very high efficiency speakers these may show up noise which other speakers may not Sunfire User s Manual APPENDIX Remote Control Codes Audio Components ADC 007 Adcom 082 092 225 161 269 Aiwa 018 104 170 202 203 213 211 188 Akai 138 189 AMC 125 126 167 128 258 281 282 Amend 054 AMX 196 Angstrom 142 Arcam 141 Audio Access 147 Audio Alchemy 135 Audio Design 194 221 011 Audio Ease 021 196 207 Audio File 071 Audio Matrix 167 Audio Source 273 Audio Technica 134 B amp K 096 097 Bose 070 170 224 Bryston 023 Carver 006 028 061 071 201 214 226 180 185 022 029 077 284 Casio 076 Chiro 140 Cinema Sound 034 134 Citation 148 272 Clarion 026 Curtis Mathes 076 Denon 002 034 109 215 229 230 027 037 234 259 Eiger 149 Elan 057 Enlightened Audio 099 098 Fisher 047 214 180 182 Fosgate 062 231 GE 056 260 Goldstar 008 Hafler 174 Harman Kardon 231 233 254 153 154 118 121 227 277 Hitachi 020 Inkel 197 JBL 263 J
16. you do notice any shipping damage please contact your Sunfire Dealer immediately Gently lift out the unit and remove all the packing material and acces sories It is important to save all the packing materials and the box in case your Ultimate Receiver ever needs to be moved or shipped for repair Make sure that you keep your sales receipt It is the only way to establish the duration of your Limited Warranty and it may come in useful for insur ance purposes Please take a moment to fill out and mail the Sunfire Customer Response card Also read the serial number located on the rear panel and record it here Serial Purchased at 6 Features 7 channels of power amplification 200 watts rms per channel 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 596 THD Fully automatic signal sensing for audio and video input selection Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic II DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 decoding modes Party mode allows two channel playback through all speakers DSP simulated surround mode for two channel sources DSP Holographic Imaging for unbelievable soundstage enhancement Direct 2 channel analog bypass mode 7 1 channel outputs plus stereo side outputs for a total of 9 1 channels Surround Back speaker outputs may be used for a second zone or side axis speakers AM FM tuner with 40 presets Gold plated inputs and outputs Six AN inputs each with audio S video and composite video Three A V outputs
17. 008 068 Parasound 233 Philips 041 044 Pioneer 010 020 025 056 174 175 176 Proceed 239 Proton 044 107 228 Quasar 103 008 Radio Shack 182 RCA 017 042 150 Realistic 042 050 051 102 181 182 187 Rotel 044 107 161 178 250 SAE 044 107 Sansui 044 069 107 128 171 190 125 Sanyo 050 Scott 069 102 Sharp 026 031 051 066 Sherwood 003 019 051 096 112 115 119 166 Signature 033 Sony 048 081 097 126 133 177 225 226 164 Soundesign 251 Sumo 155 Sylvania 044 107 Symphonic 052 181 Taekwang 195 085 Tandy 010 Teac 015 034 036 051 052 101 131 140 079 Technics 060 103 200 172 184 008 068 Techwood 076 Theta Digital 234 235 Toshiba 006 067 091 160 148 Vector Research 080 Victor 004 022 114 124 Wards 185 033 DVD Players Yamaha 024 046 054 186 Apex Digital 087 18807 080 GE 026 027 Harman Kardon 084 JVC 012 LG 091 057 074 Magnavox 066 Marantz 083 Mitsubishi 017 NAD 088 Onkyo 076 035 Panasonic 021 042 Philips 066 Pioneer 023 092 Proceed 086 Proscan 026 027 RCA 026 027 Samsung 056 070 Sharp 094 Sony 033 Theta Digital 032 Thomson 026 027 Toshiba 035 034 Yamaha 042 089 Zenith 057 074 091 LaserDisc Players Use with DVD Denon 206 207 Funai 120 Kenwood 152 013 Magnavox 032 121 Marantz 211 Mitsubishi 121 NAD 121 Optimus 049 013 Panasonic 113 Philips 032 Pioneer 106 117 121 Radio Shack 120 RCA 002 Rea
18. 8 CH input Source Direct mode or in Zone 2 Sunfire User s Manual No Dolby Digital or DTS play back See page 44 Make sure your player s digital output is set to BITSTREAM for Dolby Digital or DTS This is often a player s setup menu item not the disc s menu e Some discs are available with a number of different options such as Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Make sure that you have selected the correct mode from your player s menu Only digital inputs will work for these modes Check that your player s digital output is connected to the appropriate correspond ing digital input on your Ultimate Receiver There is no AC 3 RF input connec tion for LaserDisc players You will need an external RF demodulator Look for the Dolby Digital or DTS Logo on the source program s box or sleeve Check the calibration procedure from time to time This is an excellent way of checking that all speakers are working correctly Noise bursts are heard when DTS encoded CDs or LDs are played Compressed DTS data uses the normal digital audio tracks of CDs and LDs This analog noise may be heard in your system before the DTS digital signal is locked on or it may appear as a background hiss To reduce or prevent this noise disconnect any analog connections to your CD or LD players Just use the Digital connections No On Screen Display See page 30 Press the remote s MENU but ton t
19. DOWN stops the scanning process 3 Hold UP or DOWN for an extended period to make the tuner speed across the band without stopping on a station The tuner will begin scanning for stations when you release the button Pressing UP or DOWN stops the scanning 4 When a station is tuned it can be set as a preset for easy re call see Setting the Presets on this page Tuning Stations Directly Use the AM FM button to select either the AM or FM band and then press the DIRECT button Within a few seconds enter the station s frequency by using the preset number buttons For example to tune to radio station 97 3 press DIRECT then 9 then 7 and then 3 Setting the Presets Once you have tuned in a sta tion press and hold a preset button until the display flashes to show the memory has been set Use the 10 button to add presets higher than 9 and hold the last button pressed for a few seconds Press 10 10 7 Preset 27 5 Preset 10 10 10 10 3 Preset 33 Recalling a Preset Station Once you have selected the Tuner you can quickly recall a station by pressing its preset number either on the front panel or by using the re mote s numeric keypad FAV buttons or the channel up and down buttons Scanning Presets To scan through the presets press and hold the FM AM button Touch it again to stop the scan DOWN UP L TONE CONTROLS 4 t Z Station V pn a A
20. Menu and then the SPEAKERS Menu SETTINGS SPEAKERS SIZE gt POSITION CALIBRATION 12 4 In the SPEAKERS Menu select the SIZE Menu SPEAKER SIZE lt MAIN LARGE SIDE AXIS SMALL SURROUND SMALL CENTER SMALL SURROUND BACK 2 SMALL SUB ON Use the joystick pad to set the size of each speaker to Small or Large or set to Off for those speakers which are not present Return to the SPEAKERS Menu when you are finished 12 5 In the SPEAKERS Menu select the CALIBRATION Menu to adjust the output of each speaker A test noise plays in each selected speaker and you use the remote to adjust the volume of each speaker until they are all playing at the same level Return to the SPEAKERS Menu when you are finished SPEAKER CALIBRATION LEFT MAIN 0dB CENTER RIGHT MAIN RIGHT SIDE AXIS RIGHT SURROUND eri SUR BACK SPEAKER CALIBRATION L SUR BACK 0dB LEFT SURROUND 2dB LEFT SIDE AXIS 0dB SUBWOOFER 0dB GO TO LEFT MAIN ON THE FLY TRIMS ZEROED 12 6 In the SPEAKERS Menu select the SPEAKER POSITION Menu SPEAKER POSITION MAIN SIDE AXIS 10 FT CENTER 11 FT SURROUND 5 FT SURROUND BACK 4FT Enter how far each speaker is from your listening position You can measure it with a tape or do a visual estimation 12 7 Press the remote s EXIT button to quit the On Screen Display Now the Ultimate Receiver is setup cor rectly and ready for action eH C
21. Radio Shack 123 RCA 013 020 041 107 109 140 144 145 147 034 040 158 Realistic 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101 Rico 058 Runco 148 Salora 014 Samsung 032 040 066 102 104 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 125 Sansui 022 043 048 135 Sanyo 003 007 010 014 134 102 Scott 017 037 112 129 131 Sears 003 008 009 010 013 014 081 101 017 073 112 Sharp 031 054 149 159 165 Shintom 024 Signature 034 Sony 003 031 052 056 057 058 076 077 078 149 154 Soundesign 034 STS 013 Sylvania 031 034 059 067 Symphonic 034 Tandy 010 034 Tatung 039 043 Teac 034 039 043 Technics 031 070 Teknika 019 031 034 101 Thomas 034 TMK 006 Toshiba 008 013 042 047 059 079 082 112 131 081 Totevision 040 101 Unitech 040 Vector Research 012 Victor 048 Video Concepts 012 034 046 141 Videosonic 040 Wards 003 013 017 024 031 034 040 053 054 131 Yamaha 012 034 039 043 Zenith 034 048 056 058 072 080 101 as Stir User s Manual APPENDIX Favorite Settings Use this page to record some of your favorite OSD settings and system details Tone Settings page 32 Mode Settings page 33 BASS pes x TREBLE ol Zone Settings page 36 POwERUPSOURCE POWERUPVOLUMEMODE POwERUPVOLUME MAXIMUM VOLUME zonez SEEcTion zow2sYSTEM Baan ooo POWERU
22. Russound 081 Scientific Atlanta 156 163 Sima 082 Solo Electronics 207 Somfy 078 079 Sony 104 164 165 166 Starcom 153 Turboscan 167 Velodyne 203 X 10 093 183 Xantech 168 169 170 171 172 188 189 CD Players Adcom 062 042 Aiwa 059 065 088 089 105 122 170 187 Akai 085 195 202 AMC 231 232 Amend 118 Arcam 238 Audio Access 119 147 Audio Ease 165 Audio Technica 046 BSR 037 057 California Audio 103 008 Capetronic 063 Carrera 057 080 Carver 185 041 044 050 086 107 130 134 135 138 139 203 204 167 Casio 111 182 Clarinette 182 Creek 159 Crown 035 Denon 002 123 Emerson 042 069 102 Fisher 050 185 134 008 Fraba 111 Genexxa 010 069 102 Goldstar 010 069 102 Haitai 093 Harman Kardon 018 033 047 208 Hitachi 042 175 Inkel 130 143 144 JC Penny 014 061 092 141 Jensen 158 JVC 004 022 136 163 213 214 242 243 Kenwood 185 007 023 055 071 072 142 137 Koss 061 Krell 241 Kyocera 005 Lotte 102 Luxman 011 028 070 076 LXI 059 Magnavox 044 107 Marantz 027 041 044 051 077 107 209 McIntosh 212 MCS 014 073 092 Memorex 010 Mission 044 107 Mitsubishi 179 Mitsumi 153 Modulaire 182 Mondial 147 Myryad 244 NAD 006 005 067 178 Nakamichi 217 218 219 095 NEC 014 062 Nikko 046 NSM 044 107 Onkyo 030 038 039 168 169 Optimus 010 050 057 058 081 082 083 085 093 195 Panasonic 103 201 172
23. although these will only be activated if the device but ton is held down for a few seconds Note that the macro buttons are in dependent of which device the remote is set for So there is only one M1 macro only one power macro etc 1 In the SETUP mode press MACRO 2 Press one of the buttons you wish to program as a macro such as M3 Power or a device button 3 Press up to 20 buttons you would like the macro to store Do this in the exact order you want them to be transmitted Use the PAGE FAV and the direct buttons to find buttons to use in the macro 4 To add a delay between steps you can add 0 2 seconds each time you press PAUSE II This does not take up a step 5 Press the Channel UP button to save your macro 6 Repeat this procedure to program more macros and press MAIN to return to the main menu 7 Try out the macros to see if they work OK It may take some time to transmit all the commands in sequence so keep the remote pointing at your equipment and do not move it during this time Note that the remote s Zone 2 Page 2 has discrete on and off codes for the Main Zone and Zone 2 You can use these within Macros instead of the main power button commands which toggle on off RECAL Recall This mode lets you quickly see the three digit codes you have assigned to each device This is useful if you want to check the tables and find other codes which may work better 1 In the SETUP mod
24. and depth 43 Sunfir User s Manual CCC CHAPTER 5 Surround Modes for Multi Channel Sources For multi channel sources the Re ceiver will automatically select the cor rect mode from one of the following DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DTS DTS ES MATRIX DTS ES DISCRETE Dolby Digital and DTS are 5 1 surround systems with five main chan nels left front center right front left surround and right surround Each channel can play the full frequency range and is independent of the other channels The 1 denotes the subwoofer channel which plays the low frequency effects LFE also inde pendent of the other channels Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES offer Extended Surround Both systems offer a surround back channel which effectively fills in the otherwise empty soundspace behind you If you want to try one of the modes on the previous page you should se lect a 2 channel output from your DVD player s options menu DOLBY DIGITAL 5 1 This mode is available if the Receiver automatically detects a Dolby Digital encoded source on the currently selected input You should look for the Dolby Digital Logo on DVDs LaserDiscs and other sources Many DVDs have the option of a Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital or Stereo soundtrack You may have to follow the instructions in your DVD player s instruction manual for your player to output Dolby Digital bitstreams Dolby Digital must often be selected
25. change in dB level for reference The range for both BASS and TREBLE is 10dB in steps of 1dB Note The Tone controls do not affect the LFE channel or the 8 Channel analog input The unit returns to its normal display after a few moments of inactivity and any level changes are retained The BASS and TREBLE levels can also be adjusted using the OSD and the remote control Operation When this is engaged the Receiver will automatically switch to the next input which starts to play For example if you turn on your CD player and press Play the Receiver will switch to CD When you turn on your VCR and press Play it will select the VCR input If the Receiver is turned off while the Auto mode is engaged it will turn on and select an input when ever an input becomes active For example if you turn on your CD player and press Play the Receiver will turn on and select the CD input We recommend that you turn off this feature if you are selecting the inputs manually or recording Repeatedly pressing the Fully Au tomatic Button will cycle through the active inputs Note The automatic input switch ing will not occur unless the FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION button has been pressed its light is on 13 Manual Input Selector Use this control to select the Source you want to listen to Note After you have selected an input you should check that the Receiver is set to the desired sur round mode or the
26. from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories FireWire is a trademark of Apple Com puter Inc 2002 Sunfire Corporation All rights reserved Sunfire Corpora tion reserves the right to improve its products at any time Therefore specifications are subject to change without notice Manual part number 913 045 00 Rev C Sunfire User s Manual Limited Warranty Sunfire Corporation is proud of its products which have been built with care using advanced technology and premium component parts Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years Sunfire Corporation offers the following Warranty to you the owner of a new Sunfire product The Sunfire Corporation Warranty for the Ultimate Receiver is in ef fect for TWO years from the date of original retail purchase The Sunfire Corporation Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship The following however are excluded a Damage caused during ship ment b Damage caused by accident misuse abuse of operation contrary to the instructions specified in the Sunfire Corpo ration user s manual c Units where the serial number has been defaced modified or removed d Damage resulting from modi fication or attempted repair by any person not authorized in writing by Sunfire Corporation e Units purchased from unau thorized dealers The Sunfire Corporation War ran
27. on your video component the processor will choose the proper input for you All you have to do is adjust the volume the way you want then sit back and enjoy The same holds true if you wish to listen to a CD watch a DVD and more We ve also made the Ultimate Receiver highly flexible so you can easily adjust it to suit your taste As with our entire line of Sunfire products the Ultimate Receiver is brimming with exclusive high performance tech nology that will help you get the highest level of enjoyment from your Home Theater system These include 7 channels of power amplification e 200 watts rms per channel 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz lt 0 5 THD High quality digital signal processor supports sampling rates up to 96 kHz e Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic II processing DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 processing FM AM tuner with 40 station presets and active dynamic FM noise reduction DSP Holographic Imaging which gives a greatly enhanced soundstage e Automatic 5 1 channel mode selection e Balanced audio outputs Two Zone operation Pre programmed and learning LCD remote control The Ultimate Receiver lets you run all of your audio and video components from a single easy to use control center So you can experience the extraordinary dynamic full range multidimensional wall to wall Theater sound Bob Cnm Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER1 es Unpacking Your Ultimate Receiver should reach you in perfect condition If
28. s Manual LLCC APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide The Sunfire Ultimate Receiver 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 audio and video components connected to the pro cessor are on and fully operational The following information will help you deal with common setup problems you may experience during normal use of your unit If problems persist contact your Sunfire Dealer for help No sound from one or more speakers Speaker cables may have come undone Turn off your system and check the cables and tighten the binding posts An audio cable may have an inter nal break The volume level is low for the channels concerned Recheck the calibration procedure page 40 The Mute switch is on The channel has not been turned on in the Speaker Size Menu page 38 The correct surround mode is not selected Some DVD discs are stereo only Note In Source Direct mode only the front left and right speakers are engaged They must also be set to Large No subwoofer or poor output The subwoofer s amplifier is off or its controls are set low Are all speakers set Large SUB is not switched on in the Speaker Size Menu page 38 Recheck the calibration procedure page 40 Adjust the Crossover and check Bass Management page 41 42 See page 50 to find
29. source equipment and speakers to the Receiver See the hookup diagrams on pages 15 24 Make sure that all of your equip ment remains unplugged from the AC mains until you have made all the connections 4 In your DVD player s Audio menu set the digital output to Bitstream If this is not set correctly the Receiver cannot decode the digital information for 5 1 surround sound playback 5 The Receiver has a bass manage ment system which allows the bass from each speaker to be redirected to a subwoofer Larger speakers can play the full frequency range and smaller speakers such as satellite types can have their bass redirected See page 42 for more details Make a note of which speak ers you would like to play the full frequency range Large and those which will have the bass redirected Small Also make a note of the approximate distance of each speaker from your listening posi tion The lower Aux pair of speaker outputs can be used for powering surround back side axis or Zone 2 speakers See page 41 6 Turn on the Receiver then your TV and other source equipment 8 7 Press the remote MAIN button a few times to make sure you are on the Main Menu in the remote s display 8 Set the remote to operate the Receiver by pressing the RECVR button MAIN CD DVD TAPE VCR AUX SAT ZONE TV g RECVR CABLE _ Sunfire Remote III 9 Turn down the Receiver volume and use the remote or the
30. source playing in the Receiver can be recorded using the left and right audio and the video outputs The VCR will receive a straight copy of the source signal going in unaffected by the volume tone or any surround modes e Select the video source and play it through your system Set your VCR to record Do not select another Main Zone source while you are recording The VID2 MON 2 output can also be used for recording but first make sure that it is set to VID2 in the VIDEO menu of the OSD see page 37 This output will then mute to prevent feedback whenever the VID2 input source is selected Donotuse the OSD while recording as the incoming video is shut off while the OSD is displayed 46 i D e a 2 5 DADS E EE 2 B bs MO mrs IOO 5 S vo cp py B E OOOO 5 5 5 Ls E gt i gt gt o ge FF FX 2 ODDS o 2 2 e P e DOOD o6 o9 VD amp Ol RECORD x E From Receiver TAPE outputs PLAY To Receiver TAPE inputs DIO VIDEO our PUTS Ma MAN Comp eof invo NENT VIDEO IN vor RIGHT SUR OU ia LE AE RECORD From Receiver VCR outputs To Receiver VCR inputs AUDIO INPUTS RIGHT Sunfir User s Manual CHAPTER 5 Zone 2 Operation If you have a pair of speakers in a second room or area Zone 2 they can play an analog stereo source independent of what is playing in the Home Theater room Main Zone
31. such as cable TV satellite TV or roof top antennas Make sure that they are disconnected where they first enter the room so they are making no connection to the Receiver or the TV or any other component If the hum is caused by the cable TV line then you will need a ground loop isolator This is an inexpen sive device fitted in line with the coaxial cable feed Contact your cable company or your Sunfire Dealer for assistance Disconnect all connections from the Receiver to your TV Disconnect any component which has a grounded power cord f the hum persists disconnect all the source components one at a time from the back of the Receiver until you identify the problem Ground loop isolators are available for audio lines and video Ask your Sunfire Dealer for assistance Try moving the speaker cables away from any power cords Try just one speaker connecting it to different channels and see if an amplifier channel is bad If you are still having a problem remember that Sunfire s dealers and technical support staff will as sist you Other causes of noise Speaker noise may also be caused by interference or noise on your AC line Make sure there are no large appliances sharing the line or halogen lamps or light dimming Triac devices Try connecting your system to an other AC socket on a separate line If the hum is heard from within the Receiver and not through the speakers
32. sur face first turn off the power and then use a dry cloth rubbing with the grain Be careful not to scratch the display window Connection Tips Before setting up your new system please consider the following Always make sure that your components are all turned OFF or unplugged before making or changing any connections Whenever possible route the power cords away from the signal cables or speaker wires 14 to prevent any hum or inter ference heard in the speakers Choose reliable hookup cables They should be fully shielded and as short as possible Use quality coaxial digital cables to connect the Receiver to any source equipment which has coaxial digital outputs Some patch cords can be a very tight fit and there is usu ally a preferred method of get ting them off Some have to be removed with a twisting action Be gentle or you may damage the jacks of your Ultimate Re ceiver or other components e Some audiophile cables should be hooked up in one direction these are usually marked with arrows e It is usual for the right channel patch cord plugs to be red and the left channel connections to be white grey or black Com posite video connections are usually yellow Video Connections The Ultimate Receiver has three types of video connections composite video S video and component video There are no internal connections between these three different types if you put
33. the correct relative levels as the movie sound director designed them Repeat the calibra tion if you change any external power amps or speakers or if you move your couch relative to the speakers i SPEAKERS SPEAKER CALIBRATION LEFT MAIN 0dB CENTER 0dB RIGHT MAIN 2dB RIGHT SIDE AXIS 0dB RIGHT SURROUND 0dB RIGHT SUR BACK 0dB SPEAKER CALIBRATION LEFT SUR BACK 0dB LEFT SURROUND 2dB LEFT SIDE AXIS 0dB SUBWOOFER 0dB GO TO LEFT MAIN ON THE FLY TRIMS ZEROED The range of adjustment is 10 dB for each speaker Record your levels here kerman OOO cener RIGHTMAN RIGHT SIDEAKS RGHTSURROUND RIGHTSURRBACK LLEFTSURRBACK LEFrsURROUND LeFTSDEAXIS fsuswoorer Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 4 Amplifier Crossover and Subwoofer Menus Subwoofer Mode The subwoofer output can be set to Normal or to an Enhanced Bass mode The Enhanced Bass mode pro vides an output to your subwoofer even when you are listening to a stereo source with main speakers set to Large In the Normal mode there would be no subwoofer output in this case and the bass would only come from the main speakers SETTINGS SPEAKERS gt SPEAKERS The Enhanced Bass mode has no effect if the main speakers are set to Small as the subwoofer is automati cally engaged It also has no effect in 5 1 or greater
34. with no OSD in the path This assures no possiblity of coloration of the video signal ml E E C Activation The OSD is activated using the remote s MENU button with the remote set to operate the Ultimate Receiver The joystick pad and surround ing buttons allow you to navigate through the OSD menus to control and customize many features of the Receiver Quick Information Pressing INFO at any time will bring up a short description of the Note that the Receiver front panel source you are listening to For display shows abbreviated text example if you are listening to a when the OSD is activated DVD the TV display might show DVD DIGITAL 48K DOLBY EX 5 1 5 1 where DVD is the selected input DIGITAL is the signal type 48K is the sample rate DOLBY EX is the mode 5 1 is the input format 5 1 is the output i e five speakers and a subwoofer Press EXIT to quit the OSD at any time Any changes you make will EBEN be saved 30 Tm TTT Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 4 OSD Menus Main Menu The first menu of the TV On Screen Display looks like this MAIN MENU TRIMS gt MODES gt TONE gt INPUTS gt SETTINGS gt Press EXIT to Quit Navigation Use the joystick pad left right up and down buttons to navigate through the menus An arrow after text gt on the screen shows there is more infor mation on another page The back arrow
35. 1 Superguide 020 124 125 Teecom 023 026 075 087 088 090 107 130 137 Toshiba 002 127 Town amp Country 023 026 Uniden 016 025 042 043 044 045 048 049 078 079 080 086 101 135 136 Viewstar 115 Winegard 128 146 Zenith 081 082 083 084 091 120 Tape Decks Aiwa 015 071 100 114 Carver 006 008 027 024 036 Denon 105 227 229 Fisher 064 Goldstar 011 Harman Kardon 233 JVC 106 116 239 240 Kenwood 005 013 023 026 064 145 146 181 190 Linn 124 Luxman 035 137 139 Magnavox 027 Marantz 014 027 056 065 087 McIntosh 238 Mitsubishi 242 243 NAD 029 048 Nakamichi 244 245 025 Onkyo 002 012 016 017 018 019 115 Optimus 026 054 055 Panasonic 007 010 032 088 195 Philips 027 087 Pioneer 003 039 047 050 066 098 222 Quasar 007 088 Sansui 027 113 119 224 Sharp 026 057 131 175 181 Sherwood 038 004 028 030 033 034 Sony 020 022 052 084 089 56 Teac 009 059 212 Technics 007 010 076 088 109 122 193 Toshiba 112 Victor 106 Yamaha 021 026 031 067 040 Televisions Admiral 072 081 161 160 Akai 197 146 Amark 112 143 Ampro 073 167 157 183 Amstrad 052 Anam 043 054 056 080 112 131 AOC 197 004 112 058 Audiovox 076 Blaupunkt 088 Cairn 201 Candle 197 002 003 004 Capehart 058 Centronic 043 Citizen 197 002 003 004 043 101 103 143 Classic 043 Concerto 004 Contec 043 050 051 Cor
36. 31 Audio Dynamics 012 023 039 043 Brooksonic 035 037 129 Canon 028 031 Capehart 108 Craig 003 040 135 Curtis Mathes 031 041 Daewoo 005 007 010 065 108 110 111 112 116 117 119 Daytron 108 DBX 012 023 039 043 Dynatech 034 053 Electrohome 059 Emerson 006 017 025 027 029 031 034 035 036 037 046 101 129 131 138 153 162 116 Fisher 003 008 009 010 Funai 034 GE 031 063 072 107 109 144 147 Go Video 132 136 155 040 115 Goldstar 012 013 020 101 106 114 123 Harman Kardon 014 045 Hitachi 004 018 026 034 043 063 137 150 160 013 InstantReplay 031 JCL 031 JC Penney 012 013 015 040 066 101 Jensen 043 JVC 012 031 043 048 050 055 060 130 150 152 Kenwood 014 048 034 106 Lloyd 034 LXI 003 009 017 034 106 Magin 040 Magnavox 031 034 041 067 068 156 164 Marantz 012 031 067 069 Marta 101 Matsui 027 030 MEI 031 Memorex 003 010 014 031 034 053 072 101 102 134 139 MGA 045 046 059 Minolta 013 020 Mitsubishi 013 020 045 046 051 059 061 142 151 049 MTC 034 040 Multitech 024 034 NEC 012 023 039 043 048 Nordmende 043 Optonica 053 054 Orion 025 Panasonic 066 070 083 113 140 145 157 163 074 Pentax 013 020 031 063 Philco 031 034 067 Philips 031 034 054 067 071 101 Pilot 101 Pioneer 013 021 048 Portland 108 Pulsar 072 Quartz 002 014 Quasar 066 145 075
37. 36 Toshiba 060 087 198 278 Wards 180 Yamaha 026 253 169 067 173 205 264 232 089 264 274 285 Zenith 143 210 Aux Lighting Switches TiVo Etc 3M 152 Aiwa 164 Archer 155 Auton 191 DMX 156 Draper Screen 204 Dwin 080 Everquest 206 Extron 151 Faroudja 184 Fuji 209 Jerrold 153 JVC 185 Kenwood 185 Lite Touch 208 Lutron 077 158 159 Lutron 077 158 159 Makita 186 201 Mindpath 205 Niles 160 187 NSM 161 Piano Disc Plus 085 Philips 090 Polk Audio 162 Replay 075 Russound 081 Scientific Atlanta 156 163 Sima 082 Solo Electronics 207 Somfy 078 079 Sony 104 164 165 166 Starcom 153 Turboscan 167 Velodyne 203 X 10 093 183 Xantech 168 169 170 171 172 188 189 Cable Boxes ABC 103 003 004 039 042 046 053 Americast 099 Antronix 014 Archer 005 007 014 Bell South 099 Centurion 092 Century 007 Citizen 007 Combano 080 081 Comsat 074 Comtronics 030 Digicable 101 Eagle 020 030 040 Eastern 057 066 Echostar 106 Electricord 032 Gemini 008 054 General Electric 072 General Instruments 103 074 104 GNC 099 Golden Channel 030 Hamlin 049 050 055 Hitachi 103 055 Jerrold 013 002 003 004 008 009 010 069 074 Magnavox 010 012 064 079 095 094 Media One 107 Memorex 052 Mitsubishi 102 Lutron 077 158 159 Makita 186 201 Mindpath 205 Niles 160 187 NSM 161 Piano Disc Plus 085 Philips 090 Polk Audio 162 Replay 075
38. 5 Digital Inputs These inputs connect to the digital outputs of your audio video com ponents The DVD SAT and VID1 and CD inputs have two options optical or coaxial The DAT and VID2 inputs are coaxial only Whenever one of these inputs is selected from the front panel or remote the Receiver will automatically select the digital input if there is a signal present otherwise it will select the corre sponding analog input 16 Line level Outputs These line level RCA outputs con nect to the inputs of your ampli fiers and powered subwoofer s There are outputs for front left front right center left surround ceH CHAPTER left surround back right surround back right surround and three identical subwoofer LFE outputs 17 Digital Output This S PDIF output is active for all sources except the 8 chan nel input It allows you to record digital audio for example to a DAT or CD R 18 Side Axis Outputs These outputs provide two optional front side channels to complement the left center right surround and surround back channels They can be turned on or off using the Speaker Size OSD menu see page 38 19 IR Inputs These are used in custom instal lations to control the Main Zone and Zone 2 from a remote loca tion The input accepts 1 8 mono mini jacks from standard remote control IR equipment such as those made by Xantech and other companies The remote sensors can be in a different r
39. 9 Snohomish WA 98291 Tel 425 335 4748 Fax 425 335 4746 You will be directed to an autho rized Sunfire Corporation Service Station or receive instructions to ship the unit to the factory Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials in case shipping is required Please do not ship Parcel Post NOTE Before sending in your unit for repair you must call Sunfire for return authorization Include a complete description of the problem indicating how you have it connected the associated equip ment in your system and a copy of your purchase receipt Initial shipping costs are not paid by Sunfire Corpora tion return ground shipping costs will be prepaid if repairs were covered by the scope of this Warranty 59 Sunfir User s Manual MCC polera Sunfire from his mind amp soul Ultimate Receiver Sunfire Corporation P O Box 1589 Snohomish WA 98291 Manual part number 913 045 00 Rev C
40. C Penny Jeff Rowland 206 Jensen 058 JVC 240 163 191 114 266 279 Kenwood 026 066 145 146 181 190 197 192 182 199 151 222 180 005 280 Kinergetics 220 140 Koss 216 Krell 150 072 Kyocera 007 Lexicon 120 235 236 237 Linn 124 Luxman 137 139 052 1654 115 004 009 LXI 076 056 Magnavox 086 164 152 208 Marantz 006 028 031 040 063 185 186 251 265 Mcintosh 238 MCS 076 Meridian 100 012 013 Mitsubishi 242 243 204 Mondial 157 158 042 043 081 112 Myryad 276 NAD 186 113 283 Nakamichi 111 244 245 172 183 NEC 176 Onkyo 017 046 064 107 108 187 079 080 090 179 209 270 275 Optimus 026 041 138 Panasonic 032 195 219 177 Parasound 129 130 132 261 Phast 196 Philips 249 250 251 063 Pioneer 014 033 039 044 045 050 069 159 168 116 035 079 198 Proceed 144 268 RCA 010 048 117 156 067 Realistic 019 056 073 075 095 Revox 162 Rotel 074 083 085 Samsung 016 Sansui 040 048 110 119 065 228 Sanyo 047 059 Scott 019 091 Sears 076 Sharp 026 094 131 175 181 Sherwood 024 048 055 102 103 105 106 051 030 Sony 018 093 223 247 248 160 166 015 101 184 218 271 Soundesign 036 Soundstream 084 088 SSI 068 Sumo 171 Sunfire TGI 329 Sunfire TGII TGIII Ultimate Receiver 001 Taekwang 138 Teac 005 019 049 111 212 217 Technics 122 176 193 219 178 177 200 257 262 Theta Digital 1
41. CENTER SURROUND Speaker Position SURROUND BACK This menu allows you to enter the distance from your listening position to the various speakers The Receiver will then automatically adjust and correct the speaker delay times The sound from each speaker should ar rive at the listener at the correct time The distance measurement is not criti cal and a visual estimate is usually adequate The procedure is as follows 1 Measure or visually estimate in feet how far each speaker is away from the center listen ing position of your home theater 2 Inthe OSD menu use the remote control joystick arrow buttons to enter the distance in feet for each speaker 3 The Receiver automatically sets the appropriate delays for each speaker so the sounds arrive at the listening position SPEAKER DISTANCE at the correct time MAIN P 4 Use this table to record your CENTER E speaker distance measure SURROUND fe ments SURROUND BACK 39 Sunfir User s Manual LLCC CHAPTER 4 e Speaker Calibration Menu Speaker Calibration The calibration procedure allows you to adjust the volume level of each speaker in turn until they are all equal This will give you the best Home The ater performance You should only do this calibration when you are sitting in your usual listening viewing position Preliminary Play a movie and adjust the volume for a comfortable listening level The volume of
42. D for VID2 this output is muted whenever the VID2 input is selected This prevents feedback also there is no OSD then on this output When configured for MON2 the output is always active the same as the Main output 12 14 15 16 Note Analog audio signals are present at these L and R outputs even if a digital input has been selected The output is a 2 chan nel downmix if the digital source is more than 2 channels Component Video In These inputs connect to the component video outputs of your DVD SAT or other video source VID1 if they have this advanced capability When these inputs are selected the Receiver s Pro cessor will automatically route any video signals going into these jacks to the component video outputs Note that component video provides the best picture compared to composite or S video The Receiver can also switch HDTV signals Component Video Out If your TV Monitor has component video inputs connect them to these outputs If you select DVD SAT or VID1 then any video sig nals going to the component inputs will pass through to your TV monitor Note that the OSD is not available from the component video outputs I 171819 20 21 5 Triggers and Relay The relay switch is normally open and it will close after a short delay when selecting a source This can be used in installations to trigger video screen deployment or other custom purposes The OSD INPUT
43. HAPTER 1 13 If you play a Dolby Digital or DTS encoded source the Receiver will automatically select the correct surround mode If it is a 2 channel source you can select a surround mode using the remote s MODE buttons either side of the joystick pad or from the front panel 14 You might want to turn on the front panel Fully Automatic button near the Volume control This will let the Receiver select an input source automatically whenever the source starts to play 15 The Receiver has many more op tions which are described in further detail in the OSD menu section on page 30 These options will help you customize the Receiver to suit your taste You can do this after you have used the Receiver for a while and have a better idea of how you would like to customize your system 16 Enjoy your new Sunfire Receiver It will allow you to listen to many great and wonderful performances from Big Band 78s in surround sound to the latest space action blockbuster with up to nine speak ers and a subwoofer fully engaged Further Information For more details see the following pages of the manual Remote Control Page 25 On Screen Display Page 30 Speaker Size Page 38 Speaker Position Page 39 Speaker Calibration Page 40 Page 42 Page 43 Bass Management Surround Modes 9 Sunfir User s Manual CCC CHAPTER 1 H Front Panel Features 1 2 SIGNAL PROCESSING DOLBY ZONE TWO niam O
44. HAPTER2 Digital Audio and Component Video Connections Component video signals from Receiver Component video outputs to TV Monitor s Component video inputs Sa duborineo urs vor 455555 i ey Ae DA DG 2 dee e 3 e SPEAKER n Sunfire i 8 ton SU Ultimate Receiver BE ier TIBI OJ OJ B SIDE AXIS Re SUR Component video signals From DVD Player component Digital audio signals video outputs From DVD Player coaxial If your DVD and TV Monitor both To Receiver DVD component digital audio outputs c video inputs To Receiver DVD coaxial have component video they can be digital audio inputs connected as shown giving a supe rior picture Note that the OSD is not available with component video The digital output from the DVD player must be connected to the digital inputs of the Receiver This is the only way the Receiver can receive and decode Dolby Digital or DTS sig nals It is best to use a coaxial digital cable to make the connection to the Receiver rather than a standard audio cable Note you must also connect the player s two channel audio outputs if you want it to play in Zone 2 when the Main Zone is playing a different source 16 r Sunfire User s Manual LD Connections External RF Demodulator and S Video S video signal From LD Player To S video signals from Receiver MAIN S video output to TV Monitor s S video input Coa Avion ts EO INP amp woa SAT vor s XN
45. HONO gt 8 CHANNEL gt 34 A INPUTS P2 TUNER PRESETS Input Menus These menus let you select which input you would like to configure Pressing the joystick right on each input brings up a second menu which allows you to configure what happens when each input is selected DVD INPUT CONFIGURE NAME GAIN TRIM DVD 0 dB DEFAULT MODE LAST MAIN ZONE ENABLE FULL AUTO ON TRIGGER RELAY ON ZONE 2 ENABLE 8 CH INPUT CONFIGURE NAME GAIN TRIM LOCK TO VID VID1 MAIN ZONE ENABLE TRIGGER RELAY ON 8 CHANNEL 0 dB Note the 8 Channel input menu is slightly different from the other menus It allows you to select a specific video input whenever the 8 Channel audio input is selected Also this input only works in the Main Zone not Zone 2 Input Configuration Menus The illustration shows a typical menu for configuring the DVD input Name Use the joystick up down and left right to change the display name for any input up to 9 characters Gain Trim Use this to adjust all of your Sources to play at similar levels To prevent overloading the levels can only be adjusted downwards You should try and trim all the inputs to be the same average level as your quietest source Default Mode Set the input to a favorite sur round mode or stereo Main Zone Enable disable the selected input in the Main Zone You can set up your system so any un used input
46. Menu to turn the surround back chan nels on or off see page 38 If you want the Receiver s Aux outputs to power the surround back speakers configure the Aux outputs from the AMPLIFIER OSD Menu see page 41 The Receiver can be configured for one or two surround back speak ers Ideally all the surround speak ers should be of the same make and model and fitted at similar heights to produce a smooth continuous sound field If you are connecting one surround back speaker use the Receiver s left surround back output Place the speaker behind your listening position Subwoofer location The Receiver has identical line lev el output connections for up to three powered subwoofers To find the best location in your room to place a subwoofer 1 Place the subwoofer right on the seat of your couch or listening easy chair 2 You can then either run the calibration noise signal through it or simply plug the analog outputs of a CD player directly into your subwoofer s low level inputs Turn down the subwoofer s volume level before turning on the CD then play some of your favorite mu sic samples with heavy bass 3 Walk around the room stand ing in all the positions where you might be able to place the subwoofer This is usually somewhere close to the cor ners of the room Try locations fairly close to the front speak ers 4 Notice where in the room the bass output from the subwoofer sounds the loudes
47. NTER individual volume level of your speak SURROUND j ers on the fly Although careful cali SURROUND BACK z bration is key to a good home theater SIDE AXIS the Trims allow fine adjustment to suit your taste or the current program playing The Trims add or subtract from the reference levels set during calibration using the Speaker Calibra Step up and down tion menu Recalibrating will reset the through the menus on the fly trims to zero Note the Trim adjustments do not exceed 10 dB and are not less than 20 dB Step through any available options and change dB levels Tone Menu The Bass and Treble can be BASS boosted or cut by up to 10 dB TREBLE 32 E E TS Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 4 Modes Menu MAIN MENU DOLBY D DTS DYN RNG MEDIUM PRO LOGIC I gt PRO LOGIC II DTS LFE CINEMA DTS NEO 6 MUSIC MODE MUSIC PARTY gt CENTER WIDTH 3 PANORAMA ON DIMENSION JAZZ CLUB AMBIENCE Modes Menu Dynamic Range Party Pro Logic Il Menu This is the range in level be This mode allows you to play Modes tween the loudest sound and a stereo source with multiple Th available modesare quietest sound during Dolby speakers A second menu al PLII Movie Matrix Dolby Pro Digital and DTS playback only lows you to select which speak Logic or Music These ara de The options are Quiet nar ers are present i scribed in more detail on page Jazz Club Ambience 43 This adjusts the a
48. PSOURGE POwERUPVOLUMEMODE POwERUPVOLUME 3 maxmum VOLUME Input Settings page 34 INPUT TRIGGER RELAY DVD CD SAT VID1 VID2 VCR TUNER LEVEL dB dB EEFTMAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CENTER PT Le a e pO LLL RsURROUNDBACK Oo Ooo ToS oo T o y y LSumRoUNDBACK O Ooo Too ooo SS E 4 Sd i Cd SS fsuswooreR Oo OOOO S O T o y CROSSOVERFREQUENCY 57 Sunfire User s Manual 9 9 9 9 X Specifications Power Output Front 200 W 200 W 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 THD Center 200 W 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 5 THD Surround 200 W 200 W 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 5 THD Surround Back 200 W 200 W 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 5 THD Sensitivity for 200 W output Protection Thermal and short circuit 355 mV Minimum Impedance 4 ohms average Line level Outputs Sensitivity for 0 5 V output 125 mV Phono 1 6 mV Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Signal to Noise relative to 2V out Analog 97 dB Digital 105 dB Distortion THD 0 03 Separation at 1 kHz 70 dB Tone Control Bass Treble Frequency Response All but subwoofer Large 20 Hz 20 kHz Subwoofer 20 160 Hz crossover set to 160 Hz The Sub pl
49. R or Mono AM Then use joystick left and right to change the frequency Press the joystick center to enter that frequency into preset memory and play that station Use the joystick down button to move to the next preset down on the screen The bottom arrow on each screen leads to the next page of presets Repeat this for all the presets you want to set then press EXIT when finished 35 CHAPTER 4 e Main Zone and Zone 2 Menu MAIN ZONE gt Main Zone Menu ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE PowerUp Source This sets the input source which the Receiver will se lect whenever the Receiver is POWERUP SOURCE DVD POWERUP VOL MODE PRESET POWERUP VOL 45dB MAX VOL 6dB turned on Power Up Volume Mode This lets you choose the vol ume level the Receiver reaches when it is turned on You can select from a PRESET level set below the power up vol ume or it can play at the LAST ZONE 2 level it was playing before it Zone 2 Menu These Setings arg like nee de was turned off The Receiver scribed Tor the Main zone m addition ZONE2SYSTEM ENABLE will always turn on at the level ine entre Zone 2 can be enabled BALANCE 2 LEFT set here but it can be adjusted or disabled and the stereo balance POWERUP SOURCE TAPE to any level afterwards adjusted with this menu POWERUP VOL MODE PRESET POWERUP VOL 45dB Power Up Volume MAX VOL 6dB This allows you to set the PRE SET volume level mentioned above You might
50. S menu lets you choose which inputs activate the relay The 12 VDC outputs are on whenever their zone is enabled They can be used to automatically turn on amplifiers for example The 1 8 mini jack is wired in parallel with the terminals Do not exceed a current draw of 500mA total for both outputs Speaker level Outputs These speaker level audio out puts connect to the inputs of your speakers The outputs are front left front right center left sur round and right surround The two lower Aux outputs can be assigned as surround back out puts Zone 2 outputs or side axis outputs see page 41 for details Sunfire User s Manual 7 RS 232 Port This connects to the serial port of a home computer allowing the Flash memory software to be upgraded Latest software can be downloaded from our website www sunfire com The port can also connect to the serial port of a Home Theater Controller allowing the Receiver to be operated remotely FM Antenna The supplied FM antenna fits this F type screw on connector Other antennas can be fitted for improved reception AM Antenna These connections are for the included AM loop antenna 10 Ground Screw This is commonly used for the ground connection wire of a turn table to prevent any hum in your speakers It is tied to the chas sis ground and may be used as needed Note It is not necessary or desirable to connect this to an electrical grou
51. TV RECVR CABLE y DEVICE C Buttons mMm aa MACROS unfire Remote IIT M1 M2 and M3 Macros These MACRO buttons can be programmed to send out a sequence of commands with a single press Batteries The remote takes four AAA bat teries inside the rear compartment These should last about six months in normal use before a low battery warning appears 25 Sunfir User s Manual LLMM Using the Remote 1 Press the remote s MAIN button to make sure the display is on the main display menu 2 Press the RECVR device button to set the remote to operate your Re ceiver The display changes to show BCH WIDE the Receiver input TUNER UID selections PAGE 3 Press PAGE to reach page 2 which shows the PRO LOGIC II PARTY STEREO Md u HOLOGRAM and ER the trims for center REAR REHR surrounds and sub SUB SUE On the right is aues increase level and on the left is decrease level CMAN CD DVD TAPE VCR AUX SAT ZONE TV RECVR CABLE pup UCR Hold down MAIN and ENT for a few seconds to enter the SETUP mode See next page Full page On Screen Use the Joystick to navigate Display OSD through the OSD when active gt Momentary status and 4 The following buttons with fixed bas information display lables are also programmed Pow er Volume up down and Mute The numbe
52. They are only for low voltage AC DC loads of 2 A maximum 12V IS PRESENT WHEN AN INPUT WHOSE TRIGGER IS ENABLED IS SELECTED 12VDC 12VDC USE EITHER TO TURN AMPLIFIER ON 12V GND Sunfire User s Manual system Configurations The following pages show some typical connections that you might make in your installation They show how the inputs and outputs of the Ultimate Receiver are con nected to various audio and video components Analog audio and composite video TURN Composite video signal from Receiver MAIN composite video output to TV Monitor s composite video input SPEAKER DEVEL LAUD Do aa FS 2999 2522 e 9 Composite video signal gt From DVD Player video output Analog audio signals When the DVD input is selected To Receiver DVD video From DVD Player audio outputs from the front panel or the remote input To Receiver DVD L R audio control the DVD s audio will play in inputs your system and the video is sent to the TV As with all the video connections that follow you must make sure that your TV monitor is set to look at it s correct video input or you will not see the picture If your TV and other video compo nents have S Video connections use them as they provide better picture quality than composite video 15 Sunfire User s Manual X C
53. a composite video signal in you will only get composite video out Choose component or S video if your video system supports it this will give better picture quality than composite video When an audio video component is selected the audio will play in your system and the video will be switched to a video input of your TV monitor You must have the TV connected in order to see the On Screen Display OSD Note that the OSD is not available with component video just composite or S video Video Screen Trigger The Main Zone and Zone 2 12 VDC terminals each supply 12 VDC whenever that zone is turned on This can be used to turn on external power amplifiers or other equipment with a 12 V trigger input The two middle terminals marked as relay contacts are connected to gether only when the Main Zone is on and an input is selected for which the trigger output is enabled The OSD INPUTS Menu can be used to select which inputs have the trigger output enabled or disabled see page 34 N Use all standard safety pre cautions and make sure all the equipment is disconnected before making any connec tions Here are two connection options THIS TRIGGER RELAY IS NORMALLY OPEN IT CLOSES WHEN YOU SELECT ANY INPUT WHOSE TRIGGER HAS BEEN ENABLED 12VDC 12VDC USE EITHER TO TURN AMPLIFIER ON 12V GND USE TO TURN ZONE TWO AMPLIFIER ON DO NOT use the relay con tacts for 120 VAC or 240 VAC switching
54. an be used for recording to a sec ond VCR There is no OSD and the output is muted when VID2 is chosen as an input to prevent feedback MON2 the VCR2 MON2 output becomes a second monitor output with OSD for another TV It will not mute when VID2 is chosen VIDEO DELAY This adjustment is useful if you have an external video processor in your system Video signals may become delayed with respect to the audio signals Although we call it Video Delay it is actually a delay adjustment of the audio signals Software Menu This menu is used to show the current revision levels of system software within your Ultimate UPGRADE SOFTWARE NO Receiver REVISION LIST gt It also allows the Flash mem ory software to be upgraded by CD see page 48 for details SOFTWARE Control Menu In most cases there is no need to change these control settings all enabled by default You should make CONTROL any changes with caution aos ENABLE relative to the video signals This menu allows you to enable or REAR MAIN IR ENABLE Use the remote s joystick pad to REAR ZONE 2 IR ENABLE FRONT PANEL IR ENABLE disable the RS 232 port and the rear panel IR remote control connections The front panel IR receiver can also be disabled if required but make sure the rear panel IR receiver is working correctly and is still active before do ing this adjust the delay in one millisecond steps An equal amount of delay time is added to all audi
55. anual Overview Most features of the Ultimate Re ceiver can be operated by the remote control s Receiver section For the best Home Theater per formance you should calibrate your speakers and customize the Receiver settings for your system Press the MENU button on the remote control to activate the On Screen Display OSD This has several menus which will allow you to set up your speakers and calibrate your system correctly The remote can also be used to activate and control all features of the second zone ZONE TWO O ronne zamn yon HOLOGRAPHIC PROLOGIC nac Il DIGITAL source smeaxs pap Architect s Choice Tuner presets controls L TUNER CONTROLS eH CHAPTER 1 i88oooo Volume adjustment Surround mode Sunfire Ultimate Receiver ROTATION Q r gt p Mo 1 pe o Ow ZONE HOLOGRAPHIC Two O O imace PANEL O pm wer AUTOMATIC O TION MANUAL INPWT SELECTOR eee Tuner Tone Input controls Mute selection 7 Sunfir User s Manual or Quick Start Guide We hope that the following details will help you get started using your Ultimate Receiver 1 Take care to read and follow the safety instructions on pages 2 3 Also make sure that you read the notes and details throughout the manual especially notes marked with a warning triangle A N Add batteries to the remote control e Connect your
56. at was set when the unit was last turned off It can also be set to come up to a preset volume you can select rather than the previ ous volume Power This turns the Receiver on or off It is a non latching momentary button If you press ZONE TWO first it can turn on Zone 2 even if the Main Zone is off Illuminated Logo Panel This warmly lit panel is always on and shows the fundamental technologies of the Receiver Tuner Presets 1 9 0 10 These buttons are used to select your favorite stations previously stored as presets For example Press Result 3 Preset 3 10 0 Preset 10 10 3 Preset 13 10 10 3 Preset 23 See page 45 for more details of the Tuner operation AM FM This button toggles between the AM or FM band Press and hold it to engage a scan of the station presets Press it again or press a preset button to stop the scan DIRECT Use this to enter a station s frequency directly using the 0 9 keys such as 9 5 7 for 95 7 MHz UP DOWN Switch to stations above or below the frequency of the current station If repeatedly pressed the Tuner will move up or down one frequency step each time If held down for a second or more the Tuner will automatically keep tuning sta tions Press UP or DOWN once again to stop when it reaches a station you like 11 Tone To change the Tone first press BASS or TREBLE and then press UP or DOWN to suit your taste The display will show the
57. ays the bass from the other channels using Bass Management 10 dB 10 dB 58 Video Section Video inputs outputs 1 Vp p 75 ohms Bandwidth Component 100 MHz 1 5 dB S video 18 MHz 1 5 dB Composite 6 MHz 2 dB FM Tuner Section FM range 87 5 108 MHz 0 2 MHz steps 05 MHz for some export models Usable sensitivity Mono 1 6 uV 75 ohms 15 2 dBf 75 kHz DEV 30 dB 50aB quieting sensitivity Stereo 31 6 uV 75 ohms 41 2 dBf Audio output frequency range 30 Hz to 15 kHz 5 dB 3 dB AM Tuner Section 530 1710 kHz 10 kHz steps 9 kHz for some export models AM range Usable sensitivity 3096 mod S N 20 dB 16 uV 600 uV m S N 3096 mod 1 mV input 48 dB Trigger Outputs 12V Main and Zone 2 Trigger current less than 500mA total Main zone trigger relay contact rating 24 VDC 2A maximum Infrared Inputs Optically Isolated Standard 1 8 mini jacks Standard 12 V signal level Power Requirements 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 200 W typical Dimensions 17 W x 5 75 H x 16 5 D Net Weight 32 Ibs Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 and other world wide patents issued and pending DTS DTS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Copyright 1996 2000 Digital Theater Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license
58. ctions will have no effect This provides the highest fidelity signal path for SACD or DVD Audio free from any coloration or processor circuitry This input is only for the Main Zone it is not selectable for Zone 2 The video output in this example is connected to the Receiver s DVD composite video input Use the OSD 8 CH input configuration menu to lock the 8 channel input to DVD video see page 34 for details Whenever the 8 channel input is selected the DVD video will also be selected From DVD digital audio output DVD DVD A SACD player etc In this diagram the player s digital output is also connected If you select the Receiver s DVD input you will get DVD video and DVD digital audio If you select the Receiver s 8 Channel input you will get DVD video and analog audio from the 8 channel input 39 Sunfire Users Manual Output Connections TO RIGHT SURROUND TORIG SPEAKER SPEAKER TO CENTER EAKER TO LEFT SPEAKER TO LEFT SSPEOUND TO RIGHT R sp AUX TOLEFT Tm AK U Speaker level audio signals ER SPEAKER From Receiver speaker outputs To Speaker inputs Speaker level audio signals From Receiver Aux speaker outputs To Speaker inputs for surround back side axis or Zone 2 speakers Speaker Level Outputs The Receiver s speaker output The Receiver can be configured posts accept bare wire speaker lugs so the Aux speaker outputs power dual banana and single banana con the surround back
59. d back matrix from the left and right surrounds and restores them to be fully inde pendent channels MATRIX ES sources If there is no discrete surround back chan nel the Receiver decodes the matrixed surround back channel from the left and right surrounds and restores them to be fully inde pendent channels Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 5 Tuner Operation The Tuner is selected either by ro tating the manual input selector on the front panel or by touching the TUNER button in the remote s Receiver mode The front panel display shows the frequency of the last station you were listening to The FM Tuner can tune stations from 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz in 0 2 MHz steps 05 MHz for some interna tional models The AM Tuner range is 530 kHz to 1710 kHz in 10 kHz steps 531 kHz to 1710 kHz in 9 kHz steps for some international models Tuner and the OSD Page 35 shows how to set up the Tuner using the on screen display Tuning Stations Manually Use the front panel AM FM button to select either the AM or FM band and then use one of these three ways to tune stations manually 1 Touch UP or DOWN momen tarily to change the tuner by one frequency step 2 Hold UP or DOWN for a second or so then release to start the scanning feature The Receiver will scan to the next station pause on it for a few seconds to allow you to hear what is offered there and then scan to the next and so on Pressing UP or
60. e select RE CAL The device labels and their codes will flash alternately before returning to the SETUP menu Make a note of the codes 2 Press MAIN to return to the main device menu EDIT This mode allows you to change the labels in the display to suit your sys tem You can change device labels or the buttons on page 1 or page 2 of a device or the FAV labels 1 In the SETUP menu press EDIT 2 To edit a device label press PAGE and then the device button Go to step 5 3 To edit a button on a device s page 1 or 2 press the device button and its page 1 will appear Press PAGE to reach page 2 if required Go to step 5 4 To edit a FAV button press FAV and select the button you want from the five pages Use PAGE or FAV to change pages to find the one you want Go to step 5 5 Press the button you want to edit and the first character will flash 6 Use the keypad to enter up to 5 characters This is like using a telephone keypad to enter letters For example if you press 1 a few times it will step through A B C 1 Press 2 for D E F and 2 The number 0 has a selection of spe cial characters to choose from 7 Press the joystick right to move on to the next character or press it down to delete a character 8 When finished press the button next to the label you just edited You can edit other buttons or press MAIN a few times to return to the main menu CLONE This feature allows you
61. eceiver s Aux speaker level outputs to run your Zone 2 speakers use the Amplifier OSD menu under the Speaker menu to set Aux to Zone 2 see page 41 Long speaker wires are connected to the Aux speaker outputs as shown and are run out to your Zone 2 speak ers These are usually located in another room or area of your house 24 NT TRI RI mona Yf TREAS T c NN mar awe R DEVEL AUDIO ou afir zy m SURROI E al Ri 2 Ultimate eet BACK Leer IR REMOTE TORIG SENSOR ZONE 2 TOLEFT SPEAKER ZONE Speaker level audio signals From Receiver speaker outputs To Zone 2 speaker inputs If you have an external power amplifier to run your Zone 2 speak ers connect the Receiver s Zone 2 line level stereo outputs to the inputs of your amplifier Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the amplifier with speaker wire The Receiver s Aux channels can then be used to power other speakers such as the surround back or side axis speakers CENTER Lerr Mn u N silii Os E Su The wire from an optional IR sensor is shown connected to the Ultimate Receiver s Zone 2 IR input The Re ceiver is compatible with most makes of IR sensors and equipment The sensor can be located in a suitable area of Zone 2 allowing you complete control of the volume and source selection Zone 2 can also be controlled from the front panel using the remote s Zone 2 buttons See page 47 for more details of Zone 2 operation
62. er Most movie dialog will come from the center speaker so careful positioning is an important part of a good home the ater system Your eyes and ears should focus your attention towards the center of the screen The center speaker can sit on top or directly underneath the TV as long as it is located on the centerline and not off to one side Position the front face of the speaker close to the front edge of the TV cabinet The sound waves may otherwise reflect off the top of the TV cabinet and distort the center imaging 49 Sunfir User s Manual MCC APPENDIX speaker placement continued In some systems two center speak ers are used one on either side of the TV As they are in mono the result is a sound image that is positioned exactly at the screen center Side Axis Speakers The Receiver s Aux speaker outputs can be configured as two side axis channels or you can use an external power amplifier connected to the line level side axis outputs The side axis signals are matrixed from the left and right front channels so they are available in stereo as well as surround modes Use the OSD SPEAKER SIZE menu to turn the side axis channels on or off see page 38 If you want the Receiver s Aux outputs to power the side axis speakers configure the Aux outputs from the AMPLIFIER OSD Menu see page 41 This menu allows you to set the Aux channels to be either surround back side axis or Zone 2 outputs
63. er and normally 9 pin female at the other to fit into 9 your computer s serial port COM1 or COM2 10 Update Procedure The current version level of the software running your Receiver can be found by looking at the Version Level OSD menu This is under the Software OSD menu see page 37 If the website file is newer than your current version follow the website directions and down load the new file onto your computer s hard drive Record your calibration preset stations or other settings on page 57 In most cases the upgrade will not affect any of these settings but it is good to record them just in case Turn off your computer and the Receiver Position them close enough so that they can be easily connected using your serial cable If you have a lap top computer then it may be easier to bring that close to the Receiver Otherwise you need to disconnect the Receiver and move it close to your computer Connect the Receiver s RS 232 port to the corresponding serial port on your computer Turn on the Receiver and your computer Find the file you downloaded in step 2 and run the program In AUTO mode the software will look for an active serial connection and upload the new file The Receiver s display will show the status When the file transfer is com plete press the Power switch on the Receiver s front panel This completes the upgrade Turn off your computer and the Receiver and di
64. from the Disc s menu 44 DOLBY DIGITAL EX 6 1 Dolby Digital EX mode is primarily for playback of Dolby Digital Sur round EX encoded soundtracks One of its advantages over Dolby Digital playback is that it fills in the area behind the listener with a completely separate full range channel The Receiver has the option of connecting one or two surround back speakers The calibration and speaker size options allow a seamless surround field to be created If you do not have the surround back speakers connected then the extra information is sent to the standard surrounds and no mate rial is lost Set the surround back speakers to OFF in the SPEAKER SIZE menu The Receiver will also create the surround back channel if you are playing a 5 1 source DTS 5 1 This mode is available if the Receiver automatically detects that a DTS encoded source is present at one of it s digital inputs Look for the DTS Logo on DVDs LaserDiscs CDs and other Sources Make sure that you set your player to output DTS bitstreams DTS must also be selected on the disc s menu DTS ES 6 1 All DTS ES sources have the surround back channel matrixed in the left and right surrounds Newer DVD releases also have a discrete surround back channel in addition to the same information matrixed DISCRETE ES sources the Receiver DTS ES discrete de coder will decode the discrete surround back channel It also removes the surroun
65. front panel input selector to select a video source 10 Play a source such as a DVD and bring up the volume to suit your taste Make sure the video can be seen in the TV monitor 11 Stop or pause the source 12 The Receiver now needs to be setup correctly to suit your speak ers and system The following On Screen Display OSD menus are used to enter and make three main adjustments Speaker Size Speaker Calibration Speaker Position This setup needs to be done when you use your system for the first time or if you change anything such as the amplifiers or speak ers or the speaker position The calibration is also a good way to check that your system is working correctly These adjustments are made using the OSD as follows 12 1 Press MENU on the remote to bring up the MAIN Menu of the OSD on your TV MAIN MENU TRIMS gt MODES gt TONE gt INPUTS gt SETTINGS gt 12 2 Use the joystick pad left right up and down buttons to navigate through the menus in the next steps NOTE you can quit the OSD at any time by pressing EXIT on the remote Any changes you make will be saved There is no need to navigate back through previous pages unless you want to make more changes When the OSD is active the Receiver front panel display shows an abbreviated message of where you currently are in the menus eT Sunfire User s Manual 12 3 In the MAIN Menu select the SETTINGS
66. he other deck is playing The Tape player can record the au dio from whichever source is selected but not from DAT to TAPE or TAPE to DAT Use an external switchbox to dub recordings l 21 Sunfire User s Manual X 8 Channel Input Connections Analog Audio Composite video signal P from Receiver MAIN composite video output to TV Monitor s composite video input Teves Yttimate e Receiver RS err DIGITAL OUTY DA LEFT 3 E M Sunjis 129 Riant SUBROI Composite video signal From DVD video output To Receiver DVD video input To This input is really useful as an input for DVD A SACD etc as a mul tichannel direct DSP bypass input If your DVD player has its own sur round processing circuits you can con nect it as shown The surround back inputs can be left disconnected if your player does not have these outputs An external surround processor can also be connected like this You will have to connect some of your sources to the external processor so it can process the original signals Note The eight channels of audio from the DVD bypass the DSP circuits of the Receiver so the Tone controls 22 Analog audio signals From DVD audio outputs Receiver 8 Channel audio inputs Digital audio signals To Receiver DVD digital audio input bass management and surround mode sele
67. he video of whichever A V input is selected E Pe NOTE If your VCR has a digital eene UER Uio outputs Output connect it to the Receivers To VCR L R audio inputs digital VCR input In this case you must also connect the VCR s analog audio outputs as shown if you want to play in Zone 2 when the Main Zone is playing a different source Composite video signal record From Receiver VCR video output To VCR video input 18 sunfire User s Manual CD and Antenna Connections AM Loop Antenna Position this to get the best reception before fixing it in place The supplied loop antenna has been carefully matched to the AM tuner Larger Loop anten nas may improve reception provided that their inductive value is around 18uH FM Antenna This dipole antenna and its adaptor push onto the rear panel s F type connector as shown An outdoor antenna can be used for improved reception Take care to observe all the safety instructions shown on page 3 SUR a CENTER DW 3 i Nm Y Ao am eI ie 3 y Analog audio signals From CD L R audio outputs NOTE If your CD has a digital To Receiver CD L R audio inputs output connect it to the Receiver s digital CD input Also connect the ana log CD inputs as shown if you want this source available in Zone 2 when the Main Zone is playing a different source 19 Sunfi
68. her components then look at the tables at the rear of this manual Make a note of the various codes for each piece Note that some TV VCR combined units may use VCR codes not TV 2 Sit in a position in front of your equipment and make sure that all components are turned off 3 In the SETUP mode press P PRO and the device labels will appear 4 Select the device button you want to program then choose the de vice table you took the code from For example for a TV press TV twice If you want AUX to control a VCR press AUX then press VCR 5 You can now enter a code us ing the remote s keypad or UP or DOWN After the third digit is entered the remote transmits a power command If the component turns on press SAVE and then EXIT Go to step 7 6 If you could not find a code which works hold the UP button to step through all the codes in the table for that device Release UP when your equipment turns on If you go past press DOWN Press SAVE and then EXIT 7 The display will change to show the devices again still in the P PRO mode Repeat steps 4 to 7 until all your equipment is working call signs or reminders You can also delete the labels from unused but tons or move all your most favorite FAV labels to page 1 1 In the SETUP mode select FAV 2 Select the device such as SAT TV or RECVR to learn sta tion commands from 3 The FAV display will appear and you can step through five
69. her devices which produce heat 2 8 Power Sources The Component should be connected to a power sup ply 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 likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular at tention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the Component 10 Cleaning The Compo nent should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 11 Non use Periods The power cord of the Component should be un plugged from the outlet when unused for a long period of time 12 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the Component The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and main tenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 13 Damage Requiring Service The Component should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when
70. ic Image circuit was designed to cancel out the unwanted second arrivals The left ear will main ly hear the left speaker and the right ear mainly hears the right speaker This is accomplished by sending a complex crosstalk signal from the left and right speakers in addition to the normal program These extra signals are virtually identical to the unwanted second sound arrivals but they are out of phase with them and they can cel each other out The result is a more three dimen sional and wider soundstage where the positioning clues are restored In a way the musicians have been freed from the confines of the flat plane be tween the speakers You will perceive them as playing forward or playing behind the speakers or to one side or the other not just somewhere in between We recommend that you ex periment with its effect remember that you are listening for a more accurate sense of the location of the different musicians Because the Holographic Image works by phase cancellation of the unwanted second sound arrivals ac curate speaker positioning is required You must make sure that the left speaker is the same distance away from you as the right speaker Follow the front speaker placement on the next page to get the best results This is the same as any standard stereo system only with more care taken to position the left and right speakers accurately The Hologram circuit can be engaged using the remote control or fr
71. ion Side speakers APPENDIX Minimum of two feet from the rear and side walls Front Speakers You should closely follow the placement recommendations of your speaker manufacturer with the addi tion of the following points The left and right front speakers should be positioned so that your TV is exactly centered between them This will help focus your attention towards the screen For the best Holographic Image the left speaker should be set exactly the same distance and angle away from your listening position as the right speaker It is recommended that you use a tape measure to set them up to be the same distance away within about half an inch tolerance Side speakers Pair A are surround speakers pair B and C are surround back options and pair D are side axis speakers see the next page If you have a smaller TV the speak ers should be no more than two feet away from the sides of the TV If possible have the center left and right speakers at the same height within two feet This will help give a smooth transition when sound effects move from speaker to speaker Ideally the speakers should be no closer than two feet from the rear and side walls in order to reduce any re flections that might upset the imaging If your speakers are closer than this you can experiment by adding sound deadening material such as drapes on the walls to reduce any unwanted reflections Center speak
72. it when you are ready to use it This enables Zone 2 but it does not turn it on Once Zone 2 is enabled use the remote control s Zone 2 device button followed by the Power button to turn Zone 2 on Alterna tively press the front panel Zone 2 button followed by the main Power button The front panel left hand side Zone 2 Power light will be on when the zone is active i e engaged and on The Zone 2 Adjust light turns on when the zone is being adjusted For example if you turn Zone 2 on with the remote and ad just the volume Zone 2 s volume changes and the Zone 2 Adjust light will be on Make sure that the Receiver s Aux Channel outputs have been set to play Zone 2 and not surround back or side axis speakers see page 41 under the OSD Amplifier Menu Zone 2 does not play digital inputs Zone 2 can play analog sources independent of what is playing in the Main Zone It cannot play from a digital only source unless that input is selected and playing in the Main Zone To play a source such as a DVD player in Zone 2 independant of the Main Zone make sure you connect the player s L R analog audio output to the Receiver Receiver does not respond to any controls Unplug AC power momentarily and press Power to turn back on If this does not work try the reset procedure on the next page Protect shows in the display The Receiver has thermal and short circuit protection circuits If the
73. l effects and realism of stereo sound This is modeled in DSP from a design based on Bob s legend ary and much sought after Carver C 9 This circuit was designed to over come a problem in obtaining accurate sound reproduction In a stereo system both ears will hear the output from both speakers The left ear hears sound from the left speaker and from the right speaker To see a problem with this compare what happens when listening to a live musical performance During a concert each ear will receive one direct sound arrival For example a cymbal crashes both your ears will hear it and the brain tells you accurately the position of the musician In a stereo recording of the concert this cymbal crash will be heard from both speakers The left ear will hear the left speaker which is fine but it will also hear the crash from the right speaker These extra sounds tend to confuse the sense of sound source location The stereo effect in a good pair of headphones is enhanced because the left ear only hears the left headphone and the right ear hears only the right headphone There are no extra sound arrivals To summarize 1 Areal musical event will create only two direct sound arrivals one at the left ear and one at the right 2 Stereo playback will give four arrivals as both speakers are heard by each ear These second sound arrivals reduce our naturally accurate sense of positioning 48 The Holograph
74. listic 049 Runco 127 Sanyo 075 Sharp 152 013 Sony 053 110 Technics 113 Theta Digital 032 Toshiba 152 106 Yamaha 043 129 Satellite DSS Receivers Alphastar 123 Amplica 050 Birdview 129 113 051 126 BSR 053 Capetronics 053 Channel Master 013 014 015 018 036 055 Chaparral 008 009 012 077 Citoh 054 Curtis Mathes 050 Drake 005 006 007 010 011 112 116 141 052 DX Antenna 024 046 056 076 Echostar 038 040 057 058 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 122 Electrohome 089 Eurosat 114 Fujitsu 017 021 022 027 133 134 General Electric 151 106 150 General Instruments 003 004 016 029 031 059 101 148 55 Sunfire User s Manual 9 9 9 X APPENDIX Hi more Satellite DSS receivers Hitachi 139 140 Home Cable 080 044 029 Houston Tracker 033 037 039 104 057 051 Hughes 068 154 Hytek 053 Hyundai 149 ICR 023 Janiel 060 147 Kathrein 108 Legend 057 Lutron 132 Luxor 144 062 Macom 010 059 063 064 065 Memorex 057 Nextwave 028 124 125 Norsat 069 070 Pace 143 Panasonic 142 060 Pansat 121 Personal Cable 117 Philips 071 152 153 PL 023 026 President 019 102 Primestar 110 030 Prosat 072 Proscan 151 106 150 RCA 151 106 150 Realistic 043 074 Samsung 123 Satellite Service 028 035 047 085 Sony 103 Starcast 04
75. ll affect Zone 2 and not the Main Zone For ex ample press this and POWER to turn on Zone 2 then adjust the Volume and select an input Press ZONE 2 again to revert back to Main Zone operation It will also revert back after a short period of no activity MANUAL INPUT SELECTOR TREBLE BASS SELECT Use these buttons to select either the Treble or Bass for ad justment using the UP DOWN TONE controls 11 HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE Engage this circuit to add a three dimensional effect espe cially to stereo listening PANEL DIM The front panel lights have four levels bright medium low and off low intensity display with amber LEDs off MUTE This turns off the sound Press it again or adjust the volume control to return to the previous volume level Rotation This light pulses when the front panel volume LEVEL or INPUT SELECTOR are being rotated or when you are using the remote control eM CHAPTER 1 6 Level 10 Tuner Controls 12 Full Automatic Rotate this manual control clock wise to increase the volume The dB level will appear in the front panel display Note that the control knob does not rotate when the remote is used When turning on a new source make sure the level is low such as 80 dB and increase it slowly The dB display becomes less negative as the volume increases Note When the Receiver is turned on it has a deliberately slow and smooth volume ramp from silence up to the level th
76. mbience and effects of the Jazz Club mode simulating various venue sizes and strength of the rear reflec row range Medium average range and Large wide range Select Quiet for late night listen ing if you do not want to disturb anyone Select Loud for full dynamic range PLII Music mode has three op tions which allow you to create a realistic and natural surround effect from 2 channel sources tions Pro Logic Il Center Width Select this for Dolby Surround This spreads the center chan playback or to enhance any nel between the front left and stereo program A second menu right channels will show the available options Panorama DTSLFE This wraps the front left and Set your subwoofer LFE right channels around to the channel for either Cinema or surround channels Music during DTS playback In the Cinema setting there is no Dimension change to the DTS subwoofer This adjusts the balance be level from that mastered on the tween the front and surround DTS disk For the Music set speakers ting there is a 10 dB reduction necessary to accurately match the levels on DTS music discs DTS Neo 6 This allows you to select either Cinema or Music for DTS Neo 6 playback These two options are described in more detail on page 43 33 Sunfir User s Manual or CHAPTER 4 Input Menus MAIN MENU INPUTS gt TUNER gt TAPE gt P
77. nd 11 Audio Inputs These audio inputs connect to the outputs of your turntable DAT or TAPE player Any standard audio component with a line level output can be connected to DAT or TAPE Only a turntable with a moving magnet or high output moving coil cartridge can be con nected to the PHONO input 12 Audio Outputs These audio outputs connect to the analog record inputs of your tape decks such as DAT cas sette or reel to reel These outputs allow you to record the selected audio program Note that these also allow analog recording from digital audio sources 13 8 CH Input These audio inputs can connect to the output of an external surround processor or a source component such as DVD Audio SACD ora DVD player with its own surround decoder You can select this as an input from the front panel or remote control The eight chan nels of analog audio will then pass into the Receiver Note This is designed to be a very short analog only signal path DSP based effects such as Tone controls bass management and DSP surround are bypassed This input is only available in the Main Zone 14 Stereo Outputs FIXED MAIN is a line level output and the volume is not adjustable This can be used as a record output or to feed another audio system ZONE 2 connects to the inputs of a stereo amplifier to run Zone 2 The volume and source are adjustable either from the front panel or from a remote IR sensor 1
78. ne DOWN button at the same time The Receiver will power on and cycle through the display Keep holding the buttons down until Resetting to Factory Defaults ap pears in the front panel display When the Receiver has been re set it will shut off 54 Turn the Receiver back on and it will go to the default screen It has now been reset If the Receiver has to be reset regularly you should invest in a good quality AC line conditioner Updating firmware problems See page 51 If you have a Palm Pilot or simi lar device with HotSync or its equivalent you may need to dis able this software before proceed ing This software seizes control of a serial port on your machine and prevents the Sunfire software from accessing that port Use an other port or disable HotSync Check that the serial cable is connected correctly between the Receiver and your computer s se rial port A Hum is heard in your speakers This problem is more than likely caused by a ground loop in your system rather than a fault in the Receiver Follow these steps to isolate the main cause of the hum there may even be more than one Remember to turn off all compo nents in your system including the Receiver before disconnecting or connecting any cables e Disconnect the following items in order and check each time if the hum has gone away Disconnect all cables which come from outside the room
79. ng on Zone 2 Use the On Screen Display in the Main Zone to check that Zone 2 is enabled page 36 This enables the Zone 2 system but it still has to be turned on Press the remote s ZONE 2 button The remote s POWER VOL UME and MUTE buttons then work for Zone 2 The remote display changes as follows PAGE 1 This allows you to select the inputs to play in Zone 2 Z2MAI main allows Zone 2 to play whatever is play ing in the Main Zone Z HE2 72 tn Ra CL Z2TRP Z2PHO zZ25h ZZMRI Z2TUM 2 U2 PAGEL Press PAGE to show the next page PAGE 2 This has discrete codes which are useful if you want to program the remote control with Macros Z2 OFF Z2 ON re Zone 2 on or off Z1 Off Z1 ON Main Zone on or off Z2 BL Zone 2 balance B C EF These are extra buttons you can Learn over and re Label with your favorite Zone 2 commands MAIN CD DVD TAPE VCR gj AUX SAT ZONE TV RECVR CABLE PRESETS Remote III Note Zone 2 can also be turned on and adjusted without using the remote Press the Zone 2 button on the Receiver s front panel followed by Power to turn it on or off or adjust the input source or volume Zone 2 operations will work even if the Main Zone is off 47 Sunfir User s Manual or CHAPTER 5 Holographic Image The Holographic Image is a unique process which enhances the three dimensiona
80. o activate the OSD It should be present even when no video Source has been selected There is no OSD for component video connections Sound drops out with CD or DVD playback Make sure the disc is not dirty or scratched Some inexpensive players and changers tend to mistrack more often causing dropouts with an external DAC Remote won t Learn See page 28 Make sure you are pointing the original remote into the receiving window of the Sunfire remote This is located on the top edge of the remote Try touching and holding the first button to be learned Do not do the learn procedure in bright lighting or sunlight Make sure the Sunfire remote is correctly in its LEARN mode Try varying the distance between the remotes from 1 to 2 inches and see if the learn procedure improves Remote will not work See pages 25 29 Make sure the batteries are not dead or installed incorrectly Make sure the remote is set on the correct device display for the com ponent you are trying to control Make sure that the buttons have not been erased or learned over Make sure that the Ultimate Re ceiver front panel receiver window is not obstructed Check that the front or rear IR receivers have not been turned off in the OSD CONTROL menu Zone 2 does not work See page 47 Zone 2 is set disabled from the factory so you must use the OSD Zone 2 menu on page 36 to enable APPENDIX
81. o channels Note The speakers keep their rela tive time delay settings which the Ultimate Receiver calculates from the Speaker Position Menu set The front panel IR can be re en abled by holding down the remote s MENU button for several seconds while pointing it at the front IR window tings The video delay is just added on top Leave the video delay at zero if you do not have an external video processor 37 Sunfir User s Manual MCC CHAPTER 4 e Speaker Size Menu Speaker Size Menu This menu allows you to enter the size of your speakers The Ultimate Receiver s bass management will then automatically assign each speaker a frequency range either full range for large speakers or high pass for small speakers In the latter case the low frequency range is sent to the subwoofer See page 42 for more details on bass management See page 41 for information regarding the adjustment of the bass management crossover point LARGE or SMALL With a few exceptions this option can be applied independently to the main center surround and surround back speakers Select LARGE for any speakers which are capable of good bass performance They will then receive the full frequency range e Select SMALL for any speakers such E as satellites with 5 or 6 inch woof ers They will then receive the higher frequency range above 38 SETTINGS the crossover point Try using SMALL even if yo
82. om the front panel There is a short mute period until the circuit is fully engaged or disengaged Software CD The Flash memory software can be upgraded by connecting your PC to the Receiver s RS 232 serial port and downloading an update file from our website www sunfire com This is the preferred method as the software can be updated fairly quickly See page 51 for more details Alternatively the software can be upgraded using a CD available from Sunfire Technical Support This CD will be available periodically if there are major software changes since the initial release The following notes show the CD upgrade procedure The CD or DVD player must be connected to the Receiver s digital audio inputs 1 Turnon your TV your CD player and the Receiver 2 Use the Receiver s remote to select the On Screen Display 3 Go to the Settings Menu and then select the Software Menu SOFTWARE UPGRADE SOFTWARE REVISION LIST gt 4 Select Upgrade Software which brings up a second OSD menu 5 On the Receiver select the digital input which will play the CD Press ENT on the remote bottom right 6 Press 1 2 and 3 on the remote then play the CD The Receiv er display will show the status as the CD data is transferred into the Receiver 7 Turn off the Receiver when the software transfer is complete Sunfire User s Manual Appendix Speaker Placement Possible subwoofer locat
83. onado 143 Craig 043 054 Crown 043 143 Curtis Mathes 197 101 004 143 CXC 043 Daewoo 004 016 043 004 076 103 114 125 127 143 Daytron 004 143 Dwin 117 Dynasty 043 Dynatech 062 Eiki 187 Electrohome 024 076 143 196 Emerson 197 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076 096 143 151 153 154 155 Fisher 007 057 Fujitsu 198 Funai 028 043 Futuretech 043 GE 197 008 009 034 056 073 074 130 144 155 160 161 165 004 091 157 183 Goldstar 004 102 106 112 113 116 119 127 143 Hall Mark 004 Hitachi 004 009 010 011 012 023 075 143 158 163 166 072 Infinity 164 JBL 164 JC Penny 197 004 008 009 024 030 065 101 143 156 160 Jensen 013 JVC 034 038 070 083 154 199 KEC 043 Kenwood 197 070 Kloss 002 059 KMC 143 KTV 197 043 143 154 Lodgenet 072 Logik 072 Luxman 004 LXI 166 007 015 052 081 160 164 Magnavox 197 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 127 160 164 094 Marantz 197 164 Matsui 164 Memorex 007 072 004 Metz 088 MGA 197 004 024 028 042 Minerva 088 Mitsubishi 004 024 028 040 042 109 124 146 191 MTC 197 004 062 101 NAD 015 025 NEC 132 130 134 197 040 016 024 056 019 Nikei 043 Onking 043 Onwa 043 Optonica 019 081 Orion 096 Panasonic 034 056 080 092 164 Philco 197 003 024 056 059 060 063 064 164 004 Philips 197 003 004 005 038 059 093 164 127
84. oom or in a preferred location in your main room 20 AC Line Fuse Always unplug the linecord from the AC Mains before checking or changing the fuse Use a Screwdriver and gen tly twist off the fuse holder If this fuse blows you must replace it with a fuse of exactly the same size and current rating 21 IEC Linecord Socket The Receiver comes with a de tachable linecord which connects here Plug the linecord into an AC wall socket or power strip which is cor rectly configured with the voltage specified for your model 13 Sunfir User s Manual MCC CHAPTER 1 H Installation Observe the following precautions when choosing a location for your Ultimate Receiver Make sure the Receiver has good ventilation Do not cover any of the ventilation slots or fit the receiver inside a sealed cabinet without good air flow Protect it from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat such as heating vents and radiators Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture If fluid or a for eign object should enter the unit immediately turn off the power and contact your Sunfire Dealer Avoid excessive exposure to extreme cold or dust Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit AC Power Considerations Ensure that the unit is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the cor rect voltage specified for your model Care If you need to clean the front
85. pages 8 Press MAIN to return to the main using PAGE or FAV menu from any setup mode 4 Press a favorite channel button 9 Test the remote to see which buttons will operate your equip ment For example if you were trying to control your TV check the power channel up and down and volume up and down If some of these buttons are not working correctly choose another code for that manufacturer or you can learn over those not working by using the LEARN mode NOTE If you accidently learn over one or more of the buttons which operate the Ultimate Receiver fear not You can use ERASE see page 28 to reset either the indivudual buttons or the whole Ultimate Receiver bank After erasing the buttons will revert to their Ultimate Receiver programming FAV This mode allows you to enter your favorite TV and radio stations Note that the following procedure assumes you have already pro grammed your remote to operate your TV radio tuner and other equipment The keypad must already be able to select channels on your TV or SAT and any Ultimate Receiver tuner presets Before using FAV mode use the EDIT mode to change the labels in the FAV display to show your station and the first character will blink Use the keypad to enter the chan nel number For channels below 10 you should enter a 0 zero first If you want you can enter a power button before entering the channel Also if your equipment needs it
86. peaker Calibration FECIYOR 3 P Chapter 5 describes the available Chapter 5 Using the Receiver modes options and operational Bass Management details of the Receiver Surround Modes Tuner Operation Recording Zone 2 Operation The Holographic Image CD Software Upgrade Appendix The Appendix shows some addition Speaker Placement al information including a trouble The RS 232 Port shooting guide the Warranty and service assistance details Troubleshooting Guide 3 eee Remote Control Codes To find out more about this and other Favorite Settings Sunfire products please visit our Specifications website www sunfire com Limited Warranty Service Assistance 4 Sunfire User s Manual Introduction Bb Orr Sunfire 4from his mind amp soul Dear Friend Bob Carver Audio Designer Physicist Thank you for purchasing my Sunfire Ultimate Receiver hope that you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as have enjoyed creating it for you The Sunfire Ultimate Receiver is unlike any Home Theater product on the market For one thing we have taken special pains to make it as easy to use as possible We ve designed it to virtually do the thinking for you so you can quickly figure out how to listen to your favorite videotape DVD or to bring in your favorite FM station When you use the Full Automatic Operation feature the correct settings are made by its sophisticated micropro cessors So when you turn
87. r pad accesses the tuner presets directly and CH steps through them DIS is the 10 function and ENT is station enter The MODE buttons either side of the joystick allow you to select the different surround modes ZONE 2 1 From the main display menu press the ZONE2 device button to access features of the second 3 Page 2 shows Zone 2 on off Zone 1 on off and balance left right oO m m rm n L E F zone Page 1 Note Zone 2 must shows the input first be enabled EE selections using the OSD see page 36 or 2 The hard buttons these controls will have no effect operate Zone 2 such as Power Zone 2 can be turned on even if Volume Mute and the Tuner con the Main Zone is off trols and presets See page 47 for more Zone 2 details 26 TSF Sunfire User s Manual Remote Setup You must enter the SETUP mode to program the remote control for the other components in your system and to customize it for your conve nience There is only one way to enter the SETUP mode Hold down both the MAIN and ENT buttons for a few seconds until SETUP appears in the display The SETUP display shows 10 options These are described in more detail as follows P PRO The remote is pre programmed to operate many types of equipment The P PRO mode allows you to enter a 3 digit code to recall the commands for each of your system components 1 Find the make of your TV DVD VCR CD and ot
88. re User s Manual Turntable Connections AT vio ap ingen ers ie Moke des p NC O e y e OLO LMS L__sreaker Wer o Y Sunfire i y U ei IAIN IO vor SURROUNG RIGHT BACK Leer DANA a nein sue me Ground wire From Turntable chassis ground To Receiver chassis ground Phono level audio signals connector From Turntable L R audio outputs To Receiver Phono L R audio inputs Only connect a Turntable to the PHONO inputs In most cases you should also connect the ground wire to reduce any hum through the speak ers The Receiver s PHONO input is designed for mov ing magnet cartridges and high output moving coil cartridges DO NOT connect CD players or other line level sources to this input 20 r Sunfire User s Manual Tape Player Connections Analog Audio sm MPomvEO meurs vico Vb pe C XC us Gp QE OD GB 22 9159 8 E gt 0c apt TALBOR nessun Er O QO Resun erri pad rm UR VAN zJ ac FUSE Play Analog audio signals play From Tape player audio outputs Analog audio signals record To Receiver Tape L R audio From Receiver Tape L R audio inputs outputs To Tape Player L R audio input The Tape player s output can be connected to the TAPE or DAT inputs If you have two players the Receiver will automatically select the input which has a signal present The unused deck must be turned off when t
89. ressing the joystick pad UP or DOWN Light The button on the right side of the remote briefly turns on the lights for the buttons and display Pressing it again will turn it off The number of seconds can be varied or it can be disabled Device Buttons Once you press a device button all the device buttons change label and function to become buttons to operate your device There are two pages per device and you can move between them using the PAGE button PAGE Use this to jump to various display pages For example if you press the RECVR device button the display changes to some show buttons which control your Receiver If you press PAGE the display will move to page 2 showing more functions for the Receiver MAIN This button will return the remote display back to the Main menu Depending on which mode you are in it may take two or more presses This will help you get back to the Main menu if you ever get lost in the menus FAV This button allows you to step through five display pages of your favorite TV and radio stations These can be set and re labeled to suit Joystick Pad This pad and surrounding buttons are used to operate standard DVD menus and VCR and Tape transport controls In Ultimate Receiver mode if you press MENU the On Screen Display will appear and the joystick can be used to select and adjust the various items IR WINDOW MAIN CD DVD TAPE VCR AUX SAT ZONE
90. rticle 820 40 of the NEC that provides guide lines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical OUTSIDE ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure above 3 Sunfir User s Manual LMC CHAPTER1 H A Safety Instructions Read the Safety Instructions care fully before connecting and using es Chapter 1 Introduction your Sunfire Ultimate Receiver Unpacking and Features Chapter 1 is a general introduction Overview to the features details and installa Quick Start Guide tion of the Receiver Front Panel Features Chapter 2 shows many options for connecting your source equipment Rear Panel Features to the er ie vce Installation Chapter 3 describes the details and operation of the advanced remote P Chapter 2 System Configurations seh e Chapter 3 Remote Control Chapter 4 shows the various menus of the On Screen Display and j Chapter 4 On Screen Display how to adjust and customize the S
91. s are not selectable From the factory the inputs are enabled If you choose to disable an input then it will not play in the Main Zone Full Auto This turns on off the full auto mode for this input When on the Receiver will turn on and select this input whenever this input starts to play You can de select any input which hinders full auto operation Trigger Relay The Trigger Relay can be set to turn on whenever the input is selected This could be used to turn on an amplifier or a video screen for example Zone 2 Enable disable the input in Zone 2 You can select the inputs you wish to play in Zone 2 For example you might dis able the Phono input if nobody in Zone 2 appreciates your vintage collection of 78s Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 4 Tuner Preset Menus INPUTS INPUTS P2 TUNER PRESETS gt TUNER PRESETS PAGE 1 107 5 99 9 97 3 STEREO NR STEREO STEREO NR STEREO MONO STEREO NR 104 1 1250 107 5 Tuner Preset Menu This allows you to set the AM FM band and frequency of up to 40 radio stations They can be recalled quickly and set as favorite stations on the remote control For FM stations try to select the Stereo NR noise reduction for the best reception Preset procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Sunfire User s Manual Once you are on a preset in the OSD press the MODE buttons on the remote control to select the band from Stereo FM Stereo N
92. s will success fully operate your equipment You may find that some commands cannot be learned because some are non conventional or too long or too short labels just the stored IR commands The pre programmed commands for the Ultimate Receiver will not be lost as they can be recalled 1 In the SETUP mode select ERASE and the display will show LEARN FAV MACRO and EXIT 2 If you select LEARN press ALL to erase all learned buttons or KEY 28 Sunfire User s Manual The remote can learn commands from other remote controls This is useful if the pre programmed com mands do not operate some of your equipment or certain buttons do not work or you want to customize key functions NOTE PAGE MAIN FAV M1 M2 and M3 cannot be learned over 10 The EDIT command can be used to change the labels if some of the standard labels do not correspond to your original remote buttons continued Remote Setup continued MACRO The macro mode allows you to set up certain buttons to transmit up to 20 commands in sequence For example a single button press could turn on all of your Home Theater equipment and set the Ultimate Receiver to DVD set the TV to channel 3 and set the DVD to play make the tea and put the cat out The buttons which can be pro grammed as macros are M1 M2 and M3 at the bottom of the remote and Power and System at the top The ten device buttons can also be pro grammed as macros
93. sant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par plicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Ca nadian Department of Communications les ministere des communications du Canada avec un prolongateur un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de cou rant sauf si les lames peuvent tre ins r es fond sans laisser aucune parllle d couvert WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRO DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMPS ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NOTE TO CATV INSTALLER This reminder is to call the CATV system installer s attention to A
94. sconnect the serial cable APPENDIX External Control The RS 232 port also allows the Receiver to be controlled externally by Home Theater controllers and com puters The following information is for programmers and developers Partial Serial command set Note that all standard commands and extended data are echoed back to the sender When a change is made locally the data is broadcast except for the case of Toggle and volume commands Here is a list of the most popular commands Contact Sunfire Technical Support or our website www sunfire com for a more extensive list of commands COMMAND ASCII DATA RECEIVED POWER TOGGLE 111 POWER ON 112 POWER OFF 113 CD 114 115 116 117 118 119 11A 11B 11C 11D 13W ME MF 134 EO 6 13H SOURCEDIRECT 13J JAZZ CLUB 11K HOLO TOGGLE 41L HOLO ON 11M HOLO OFF 11N MUTE TOGGLE Edi MUTE ON 11Q MUTE OFF TR VOLUME UP 11S VOLUME DOWN MT VOL ABSOLUTE 11U 2 EXT TAPE SAT DVD PHONO TUNER VID1 VCR VID2 DSP MODE UP DSP MODE DOWN STEREO PRO LOGIC PARTY 11U00 zero vol 11U99 max vol ZONE2 PWR TOGGLE 13M ZONE2 PWR ON 13N ZONE2 PWR OFF SSE ZONE2 MUTE TGGLE 13Q ZONE2 MUTE ON d9R ZONE2 MUTE OFF 13S ZONE2 VOL UP 13T ZONE2 VOL DOWN 13U ZONE2 CD 138 ZONE2 TAPE ZONE2 SAT ZONE2 DVD ZONE2 PHONO ZONE2 TUNER ZONE2 VID1 ZONE2 VCR ZONE2 VID2 139 13A 13B 13C 13D 13E 13F 13G 51 Sunfir User
95. side axis or Zone nectors Use good quality speaker 2 speakers See page 41 for more connectors and speaker wire details If you are using banana The top five speaker outputs are N plugs make sure the Receiv fixed and connect to your front cen er s output posts are fully ter and surround speakers tightened by hand Always turn off the Receiver Line Level Outputs A when you make speaker con The line level audio outputs can be nections connected to external power ampli fiers and powered subwoofers For It is very important to check an example if you choose the Aux N that the negative and positive speaker outputs to power your sur speaker wires do not touch round back speakers you could use This will prevent damage to the an external amplifier to power side Receiver s internal amplifiers axis speakers and a second power amplifier to power Zone 2 speakers 23 Sunfire User s Manual Zone 2 Connections As an alternative to using the Receiver s internal amplifiers to run your Zone 2 speakers you could use an external power amplifier Connect the amplifier s line level inputs to the Receiver s Zone 2 stereo outputs IR sensor signals From Zone 2 IR sensor To Receiver Zone 2 IR sensor input Zone 2 can play stereo analog sources independently of the Main Zone or can play the same source Zone 2 can only play a digital source if the Main Zone is playing the same source If you want the R
96. stereo mode Using the On Screen Display OSD INPUTS menu each input can be adjusted in level so that all the inputs have similar volumes Each input can also be set to enter a desired surround mode whenever that input is selected 11 Sunfir User s Manual LCC CHAPTER 1 es Rear Panel Features 1 2 3 a3 AUDIOVIDEO MIS AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUTS l 8 85 ole 750 MAIN VCR VID2 MON2 doessso Mint GND S Bo 9 P ius 9 w AUDIO INPUTS AUDIO OUTPUTS PHONO DAT 22 3 R PHONO DAT TAPE LINE LEVEL AUDIO LEFT SUR ENTER 900990 CK SUB3 RB SUR 11 12 1 Audio Video Inputs These audio composite video and S video inputs connect to the outputs of your audio video com ponents When these inputs are selected the audio will be heard in your system and the video will be seen on the TV screen VID2 can be used for a second VCR 2 Audio Video Outputs MAIN connects to the inputs of a TV monitor where the video of any selected input and the On Screen Display OSD can be viewed The audio connec tions allow you to listen to any selected audio source through your TV s speakers VCR connects to the inputs of a VCR to allow recording VID2 MON2 connects to the input of a second VCR for recording or to a second TV When con figured in the OS
97. surround modes AMPLIFIER gt CROSSOVER 80 HZ SUBWFR MODE ENHANCED BASS Crossover adjustment The Receiver s bass management AMPLIPIER system allows you to send the low AUX CHANNELS SURR BACK frequencies of your speakers to a subwoofer The crossover point can Louder be selected from 40 Hz to 160 Hz For example if you set the cross over to 80 Hz a good starting point Output level dB The subwoofer receives frequen cies below 80 Hz from all speak Quieter ers whose size is set to Small T CHIP PETERE REAPER Amplifier Menu FE l 30 50 200 800 4k All speakers set to Small receive 2n SO Wequency di Hz 20k frequencies above 80 Hz The Receiver has two auxilliary amplifier channels which can be used to power the surround back side axis Most manufacturers provide a 3 dB E o e a c R or Zone 2 speakers This menu allows specification for their speakers This S RA i you to select which of these is sentto is the frequency where the speaker s the Aux amplifiers output has dropped by 3 dB Set the Receiver s crossover to this frequency El or above If you cannot find this set 2 the crossover to 80 Hz the default Quieter 80Hz Set your subwoofer s own cross over control to maximum frequency or bypassed mode If it was lower than the Ultimate Receiver there would be a hole in the mid bass and bass information would be missing 41 S
98. surrounds simulate the ambiance caused by rear reflections and effects of a small to medium sized venue This is useful for adding surround sound effects to stereo sources The ambiance effect can be var ied using the OSD MODES menu DTS Neo 6 The CINEMA option can produce up to six full range separate channels and a subwoofer output from stereo matrix surround sources This enhances the play back of sources such as surround sound video tapes Laser Discs and broadcast TV programs The MUSIC option can expand normal stereo programs into six channels It does so in a natural sounding way which enhances the listening experience SOURCE DIRECT This mode bypasses all DSP Tone and bass management circuits It is stereo analog only and offers the shortest signal path through the Receiver Only the front left and right speakers are engaged Do not use this mode for digital only sources as it only routes the analog audio To prevent damage to your speakers this mode only works if your front speakers are set to Large In addition to these modes and those offered for multi channel sourc es the side axis speakers will widen the front sound stage and fill in the sound field between the front speak ers and the surrounds Note that the side axis speakers are active in stereo as well as multi channel operation The Holographic Image can also be selected for any 2 channel or multi channel source for enhanced realism
99. t Shut things down and install the subwoofer there 5 This is the best position for the subwoofer The bass will sound the best when you are sitting in your normal listening position Sunfire User s Manual The RS 232 Port The Receiver has a rear panel RS 232 Serial communication port This allows the Flash memory to be 1 upgraded to the latest software by connecting to a PC The software may be updated to refine operational details and to include new features Downloadable updates will be posted on our website www sunfire com Communications Serial RS 232 9600 Baud 8 N 1 DB 9 Wiring O PINS 1 6 and 4 are joined together internally PINS 7 and 8 are joined to gether internally PIN 2 Data from processor to 4 controller processor transmit PIN 3 Data from controller to processor processor receive PIN 5 Ground Common PIN 9 No connection The RS 232 connector is female Serial Cable To connect the Receiver s RS 232 5 port to a computer you will need a straight through serial cable This has connector pins at one end con nected directly to the pins of the con 6 nector at the other end For example pin 1 at one end connects to pin 1 at 7 the other end pin 2 connects to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and so on These common cables are avail able from most computer stores or from Radio Shack as 26 117 It should be 9 pin male at one end to fit into the Receiv
100. t correctly for your speaker system See page 38 NOTE Dolby Digital and DTS modes are designed especially for complete systems with front cen ter and surround speakers and subwoofers You need all of the speakers to get the best performance from your Home Theater If you do not have a subwoofer connected then you should not use the bass manage ment system so set all the speakers to Large Without a subwoofer you will be missing the 5 1 LFE low fre quency effects information Considering the advantages of the bass management system you might try setting all of your speakers to Small even if they are capable of good low frequency performance Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 5 Surround Modes for 2 Channel Sources For 2 channel input sources you can choose from the following modes STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC II PARTY JAZZ CLUB DTS Neo 6 SOURCE DIRECT The mode selection can be made from the front panel MODE buttons or from the remote control SOS MANUAL INPUT SELECTOR STEREO This is the conventional two chan nel stereo mode with sound from your left and right speakers The Receiver s bass management lets you use your subwoofer to handle the lower frequency range We recommend that you try the HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE when using stereo sources DOLBY PRO LOGIC II This mode allows you to enjoy many of the benefits of Dolby Digital from your stereo sources This updated version of Dolb
101. the best loca tion for your subwoofer 52 If the bass is weak during Dolby Digital or DTS playback check the correct audio output is selected in your DVD menu otherwise it may just play stereo into your Receiver and you won t get the true LFE signal to the subwoofer Poor Tuning of Stations The antenna may be incorrectly attached Stations not correctly tuned in or is weak or off the air You can improve reception by us ing external antennas Some cable TV feeds also offer FM reception The same AM station can be heard at different frequencies One wire of the AM loop antenna may not be connected Aloop antenna is required for AM reception as it forms part of the front end tuned circuit Full Automatic does not work Make sure the Fully Automatic but ton is on page 11 In order to automatically choose the new input source this mode senses the following active signals Left audio signals Video signals Digital signals Note that LD or DVD players sometimes put out digital signals even when the disc is paused or stopped Make sure that any sources are turned off when not in use If a source is always active the automatic operation may return to that input as the analog audio varies In this case you should try and turn off any unused sources or turn off the automatic mode If you are listening to a mono source make sure it connects to a left input or use a Y cord to feed both
102. the calibration test noise is linked to the setting of the main volume control so if the test noise is too quiet turn the main volume up a little and retry 1 Use the OSD to navigate to the SPEAKER CALIBRATION menu 2 Press the remote s joystick down to turn on the noise generator While the test signal is playing in each speaker its level can be adjusted using the joystick left right buttons Ad just each speaker in turn until they are all equal in volume The best results are obtained if you use a Sound Pressure Level SPL Meter This is a hand held meter which will ac curately measure and display the sound level Adjust all of 40 SETTINGS the speakers until they are playing within 1 dB of each other Without a meter you can still obtain good results with careful listening 3 Repeat the procedure several times for each speaker until you are satisfied they are play ing at the same level 4 Press the joystick up to return to the top of the menu and then press joystick left to exit The calibration noise generator will turn off The main volume control adjusts the volume of all of the speakers up and down at the same time They keep the same relative levels you set here that is they will still be playing as loud or as quiet as each other The Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic and DTS soundtracks are designed to be played back in a calibrated Home Theater The sounds from each speaker will be at
103. to easily copy all of the commands and labels from one Sunfire remote of the same type to another 1 Set both remotes on a flat surface with their IR windows pointing towards each other about 1 or 2 inches apart 2 In the SETUP menu for both remotes press CLONE and the display will change to show SEND RCV receive and EXIT 3 Press SEND on the remote you want to copy from Press DEVIC to only clone a single device then press the device button Press ALL to clone all programming 4 Press RCV on the remote you want to copy to 5 When you are ready press START on both remotes It may take up to 40 seconds so do not move the remotes during this time The remote will flash GOOD if it has successfully learned all the com mands If it flashes FAIL then repeat this procedure 6 Press MAIN to return to the main menu 29 Sunfir User s Manual MCCC CHAPTER 4 On Screen Display OSD Video Connections MAIN MON2 bris dud The On Screen Display OSD is V m NOR UIS SOM present at the composite video We ver Moe BRN sm m Yowan e VID2 MON2 set to VID2 or S video MAIN outputs It is also present at the output labeled VID2 MONZ2 but only if it is set to MON2 Make sure that your TV monitor s video input is connected man VOR woamonzh ODIO INPUTS correctly to one of these outputs p OO Note The component video 000 signal path uses broadcast quality components
104. ty extends to the original owner or subsequent owner s during the two year warranty period so long as the original dated purchase receipt is presented whenever warranty service is required All implied warranties including warranties or merchantability and fitness for particular purposes are lim ited in duration to the two year length of this Warranty unless otherwise provided by state law Sunfire Corporation s liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our option of any defective prod uct 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 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 you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We suggest that you attach your purchase receipt to this Warranty and keep these in a safe place Thank you for your choice of a Sunfire Corpo ration product APPENDIX Service Assistance We suggest that you read the Limited Warranty completely to fully understand your Warranty Service coverage If your Sunfire Corporation product ever requires service write to us or call Sunfire Corporation Technical Services Department P O Box 158
105. unfir User s Manual MCC CHAPTER 5 Using the Receiver Bass Management Unlike higher frequencies it is difficult to discern exactly from which direction lower bass is coming from The Ultimate Receiver has a bass management system which takes advantage of this effect It allows you to choose whether your speakers will play the full frequency range or if the bass will be redirected to the subwoofer The advantages of redirecting the bass to a subwoofer are The overall bass of the system is improved as subwoofers such as Sunfire s powered True Subwoofers are specially designed for this frequency range e The subwoofer can simulta neously play the bass from all of the speakers in addition to its own low frequency effects channel LFE There is no loss in percep tion of the position of movie or music sound effects as the ear cannot easily locate the posi tion of bass sound sources Smaller speakers 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 speaker expense and room space Note that a subwoofer is required if the front speakers are set to Small The Receiver s power am plifiers do not waste power reproducing the low frequency range See the previous page for informa tion regarding the adjustment of the bass management crossover point 42 The SPEAKER SIZE menu is used to set the bass managemen
106. ur speakers are large This will protect your speakers from low frequency damage and conserve ampli fier power The lower frequen cies from all speak ers set to SMALL will be redirected to the subwoofer in addition to its own LFE channel SIDE AXIS e Select OFF if you have no side axis speakers The size is always the same as the main speakers so do not set the mains to LARGE if the side axis speakers are small and not capable of good bass performance SURROUND e Select OFF if you have no sur round speakers MAIN SPEAKER SIZE LARGE SIDE AXIS SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK 2 SMALL SUB ON CENTER OFF nthe OFF position the center channel information is redi rected to the fronts This is sometimes known as a PHANTOM center channel SURROUND BACK e Select OFF if you have no sur round back speakers The in formation will be shared among the other surround speakers creating a phantom back chan nel SUBWOOFER ON OFF Select ON if you have a subwoofer It will then receive any LFE signals from 5 1 6 1 Sources and the bass from any channels set to SMALL Note the bass management does not work for the 8 Channel input or for Zone 2 Therefore the speaker size settings will have no effect and these chan nels will always be full range Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 4 Speaker Position Menu SETTINGS SPEAKER POSITION MAIN SIDE AXIS 10 FT
107. vice at a time If you use KEY press MAIN and EXIT when you have erased all the devices you want 3 If you select FAV press ALL to erase all favorites or KEY to erase single favorites Note that the labels are not erased 4 If you select MACRO press ALL to erase all macros or KEY to erase macros one device at a time 5 Press EXIT to return to the SETUP menu and press MAIN to return to the main device menu oO Find your original remote and make sure it has good batteries and it operates your equipment perfectly In the following example the Sunfire remote will learn the PLAY command from a DVD re mote Point the DVD remote into the Red IR top window of the Sunfire re mote Place them on a flat surface about 1 to 2 inches apart and avoid bright lighting or sunlight In the SETUP mode press LEARN 4 Select the DVD device button and 2 Select one of these buttons for LIGHT the display will change to show example VOL some common DVD labels re 6 Press a device button for the device you want the Volume com mands to appear in punch TO Press a device button for the de vice you want to learn from punch FROM These settings are saved Repeat steps 2 to 4 until you have punched to all devices you want Use MAIN to return to SETUP NOTE To erase Punch commands from a device return buttons to their previous programming Repeat steps 1 and 2 then press
108. want to set it to a low level to avoid any sur prises upon turn on especially if other users like loud music The Power Up Volume has three options PRESET LAST and FIXED The FIXED option allows you to set the Zone 2 to a fixed volume not adjustable with the remote PRESET and LAST are as described for the Main Zone Was z Max Volume Zone 2 is set disabled from The volume can be set to not the factory Use this menu to exceed a certain level This enable Zone 2 when you are ready to use it It can then be turned on with the remote or the front panel is useful if you have sensitive speakers sensitive neighbors or you would rather not have If you want the Receiver s Aux others play your system too speaker channels to power the Zone 2 loud speakers use the Amplifier Menu un der the Settings Menu to set the Aux channels to become Zone 2 speaker outputs See page 41 36 Sunfire User s Manual CHAPTER 4 Video Software and Control Menus Video Menu OSD POPUP When enabled a pop up mes sage appears on your TV any time a change is made such as the input mode or volume VIDEO DEFAULT VIDEO MENU Select the video output where the pop up text appears either S SETTINGS OSD POPUP ENABLE a VID DEFAULT COMP or composite video but not both l OUT2 VID2 The full OSD is not affected by this VID DELAY 0MS menu item as it is available on both OUT2 VID2 the VCR2 MON2 outputs c
109. y Pro Logic features enhanced realism from full range stereo surround channels Dolby Pro Logic II has several op tions which can be set using the OSD MODES Menu page 33 These include MOVIE mode for Dolby Surround soundtracks These are decoded by the Receiver into separate channels left and right channels for off screen imaging a center channel for most on screen dia log and stereo surround channels for ambience and special effects MUSIC mode for listening to any stereo material This mode also includes three options Center Width which spreads the center channel across the front soundstage Panorama which wraps the left and right channels around you Dimension which adjusts the front rear balance Try the MUSIC mode for all of your stereo programs and adjust these extra options to suit your taste PRO LOGIC mode emulates the original standard surround mode It can be used for source material which is not of optimum quality or if you just feel nostalgic for the way things were MATRIX mode can be used for mono sources or for FM pro grams with poor stereo reception PARTY This extra stereo mode copies the front speaker signals to the other speakers in your system This mode adds tremendous presence to your stereo sources and is great for parties and casual listening alike The OSD MODES menu can be used to select which speakers are active in this mode JAZZ CLUB In this DSP mode the
110. you may have to enter the ENT button after the channel is entered If you want to add a short delay press PAUSE I 5 When you have finished with one channel press its button and the label will reappear Move on to the next favorite channel and program itin the same way Repeat this for all the channels and devices Press MAIN to return to the top menu Oo Now if you press the molded FAV button the favorite channels ap pear in the display and the ones you programmed will take you to your favorite channel or radio sta tion If you programmed in a power command the TV or tuner will turn on first 7 The commands are sent in se quence for example for channel 13 first the 1 and then the 3 are sent Wait a few seconds before Switching between favorites or your TV may receive for example the 1 of one button and the 2 of the next continued 27 Sunfir User s Manual CCC Remote Setup continued PUNCH This allows you to set the volume channel up down and transport but tons to work for your main devices no matter which device the remote is set for For example the volume buttons can operate the TV even if the remote is set to VCR The channel buttons can operate the VCR even if the remote is set to TV 1 In SETUP select PUNCH and the display changes to show VOL CH and PLAY The PLAY selection will make the eight transport buttons around the joystick punch through to erase one de

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