Sunfire HRS-SAT4 User's Manual
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1. Sunfire IRS High Resolution Series Satellite and Center Loudspeakers HRS SAT4 and HRS SAT4C HRS SAT4 HRS SAT4C User s Manual Kyejes Important Safety Instructions 1 Read Instructions 2 Keep these Instructions 3 Heed all Warnings 4 Follow all Instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat A WARNING THIS LOUDSPEAKER IS CAPABLE OF PRO DUCING VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS YOU MUST TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT YOUR 8 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a connector is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 9 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 apparatus A HEARING FROM PERMANENT DAMAGE Contents Safety Instructions 2 Introduction ceeeeeees 3 Features cccccceceseeeeeeees 5 LOCAUOMN wswssiccseivecccnsswetacseers 6 Using a subwoofer 8 Installation 9 Optional Stand 11 Specifications2. 0 13 Troubleshooting 14 Limited Warranty 15 Service Assistance 15 For more information on this and other Sunfire products please visit our website www sunfire com A a Sunfire User s Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Sunfire High Resolution Series loudspeaker We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you This loudspeaker follows a great heritage of both world class loudspeaker designs and industry leading subwoofer technologies The HRS SAT4 satellite loudspeaker and HRS SAT4C center loudspeaker are designed as a perfect match to our High Resolution Series subwoofers resulting in an amazing home theater experience the kind of heart felt experience that could only come from Sunfire Unpacking Your Sunfire High Resolution Series loudspeaker should reach you in perfect condition If you do notice any shipping damage please contact Sunfire imme diately Gently lift out the loudspeaker and all the packing material It is important to save all the packing materials and the box in case your loudspeaker 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 insurance purposes Features Perfectly matched to the HRS subwoofers to form a complete system HRS SAT4 can
3. rounds as they do not have to reproduce the low frequency range This leads to a saving in room space e Your amplifiers do not waste power reproducing the low frequency range Sunfire User s Manual Installation Read the details on page 6 and 7 to help determine the best position for your loudspeaker The loudspeaker can be wall mounted or simply placed on bookshelves or on top of TV cabinets If you are not wall mounting the loudspeaker then we recommend that you add the supplied anti vibration pads to the bottom surface To wall mount the loudspeaker please follow the instructions below Tools required Phillips screwdriver Pencil or other marker Electric drill and 5 16 drill bit Level Safety glasses Step ladder if needed Electronic stud finder Wood screws and dry wall anchors with screws are supplied Preliminary steps A Sunfire User s Manual Clear the area where you are going to work so it will be safe Make sure there is no wiring or gas or water pipes behind the wall where you are going to drill Temporarily remove any wall mounted flat screen display if you will be working close to it We recommend mounting the loud speakers into a wall stud If you have to mount the loud speakers onto a masonry wall we recommend that you consult with your hardware supplier to buy suit able masonry hardware The HRS SAT4 weighs 7 0 Ib 3 2 kg and the HRS SAT4C weighs 12 0 Ib 5 4
4. is most even 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 Using a subwoofer The loudspeakers are designed to be used with a subwoofer to fill in the lower frequency range They are not designed to accept 200 watts of power at the full frequency range The Sunfire High Resolution Series subwoofers are a perfect match for the satellite and center loudspeakers Three subwoofer models are available HRS 8 HRS 10 and HRS 12 Your system should be designed so that the satellite and center loudspeakers receive only the range above 95 Hz with a subwoofer to handle the frequencies below 95 Hz Sunfire home theater processors and receivers have a bass management sys tem that allows you to redirect the bass frequency range of each channel to the subwoofer The advantages are e The overall bass of the system is improved as subwoofers such as Sunfire s powered HRS subwoofers are specially designed for this frequency range e The subwoofer can simultaneously play the bass from all of the loud speakers in addition to it s own low frequency effects channel LFE e There is no loss in perception of the position of movie or music sound effects as the ear cannot easily locate the position of bass sound sources e Compact loudspeakers can be used for front center and sur
5. Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS ES Such systems can be configured for one or two surround back loudspeakers If you are connecting one surround back loudspeaker place it directly behind your listening position and move the sur round loudspeakers to the side as shown 6 1 System With two surround back loudspeakers set them behind and between the sur round loudspeakers 7 1 System 9 1 Configuration Some Sunfire home theater processors and receivers have two side axis chan nels that are matrixed from the left and right front channels and they are avail able in stereo as well as surround modes Place the side axis loudspeakers along the side walls close to the fronts You can also angle them in towards your listening position 9 1 System Sunfire User s Manual Subwoofer Location The best location for a single subwoofer can be found by following these steps 1 Place the subwoofer on your couch or favorite easy listening chair 2 You can then either run a calibra tion noise signal through it or play some of your favorite music samples with heavy bass 3 Walk around the room standing in all the positions where you might be able to place the subwoofer This is usually somewhere close to the corners of the room Try locations fairly close to the front loudspeakers and try crouching down low 4 Find the place in the room where the bass output from the subwoofer
6. be wall mounted or stand on a cabinet or shelf It can be used for left right surround and sur round back applications HRS SAT4C can be wall mounted or stand on a TV cabinet or shelf It can be used horizontally as a center chan nel or wall mounted vertically as a left right or surround loudspeaker Two way high pressure design with fully sealed enclosure offers tight bass and high output Magnetically shielded 4 5 High Back emf drivers one for the HRS SAT4 two for the HRS SAT4C 1 ring radiating tweeter 111 dB maximum output 200 watts maximum power Magnetic grilles Gold plated 5 way terminals Kickstand tilt control HRS SAT4C only High gloss multi layer cabinet finish Optional stand for the HRS SAT4 Care If your loudspeaker needs servicing please read the Troubleshooting section on page 14 If a problem persists please contact your nearest authorized Sunfire Dealer Please take a moment to fill out and mail the Sunfire Customer Response card Also read the serial number located on the rear label and record it here 5 mr Oo Q c O a 5 soinjeo uol e907 Serial Number Purchased from Sunfire User s Manual Overview The HRS SAT4 and HRS SAT4C are high performance loudspeakers specifi cally designed to provide high output and high performance for your home theater Years of research and decades of ex perience have gone into these amazing loudspea
7. the owner of a new Sunfire product The Sunfire Warranty for the HRS SAT4 and HRS SAT4C loudspeakers is in effect for FIVE years from the date of original retail purchase The Sunfire Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship The following however are excluded a Damage caused during shipment b Damage caused by accident mis use abuse of operation contrary to the instructions specified in the Sunfire user s manual c Units where the serial number has been defaced modified or removed d Damage resulting from modification or attempted repair by any person not authorized in writing by Sunfire LLC e Units purchased from unauthorized dealers The Sunfire Warranty extends to the original owner during the five year war ranty period so long as the original dated purchase receipt is presented whenever warranty service is required All implied warranties including war ranties or merchantability and fitness for particular purposes are limited in duration to the five year length of this Warranty unless otherwise provided by state law Sunfire s liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our option of any de fective product and shall not in any event include property or any other incidental or consequential damages which may result from the failure of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limita
8. the speaker cables to each lo cation so these can be fitted to the HRS SAT4 loudspeaker during the assembly of the stand See page 6 and 7 for placement options Procedure 1 Fit the column into the base 3 Connect the speaker wires to the and secure it with three screws loudspeaker rear terminals Make supplied Fit the four spikes or rub sure the polarity is correct and ber tipped spikes to the base and gently pull on the wires to make tighten with the supplied wrench sure they make a secure connec tion Note that single and dual banana plugs cannot be used with this stand Keyhole bracket Column Binding posts Threaded hole 4 Fit the keyhole bracket in the rear of the loudspeaker over the screw head that sticks out near the top of the column Check that it is securely in the keyhole slot 3 screws Sunfire User s Manual 1 1 5 Pass the large screw through the hole in the rear side of the column and into the threaded hole in the rear of the loudspeaker Be careful not to pinch or cut the speaker wires with the screw or jam the wires between the loudspeaker and the top of the column Tighten the screw until the loudspeaker is secured flush with the column Screw head a Screw Ee 6 Move the loudspeaker stand as sembly into position in your room Make sure that the speaker wires pass through th
9. Speaker wires are hidden inside the column for a sleek finished product Sunfire User s Manual Sunfire User s Manual Features HRS SAT4C 3 HRS SAT4 Mounting Brackets The satellite loudspeaker has one keyhole bracket that allows for wall mounting and fitting onto the optional stand The center channel loudspeaker has two keyhole brackets and can be mounted horizontally or vertically Binding Posts The loudspeakers each have a pair of 5 way binding posts that accept bare wire pin connectors spade connec tors banana and dual banana plugs Always use high quality connections and speaker wires and make sure there are no loose fittings or stray wire strands Connect the positive speaker level output of your power amplifier or receiver to the positive red input of the loudspeaker Connect the negative speaker level output of your power am plifier or receiver to the negative black input of the loudspeaker Make sure that the positive and nega tive connections do not touch or this may damage your power amplifier Note that the banana and dual banana plugs will not work if the loudspeakers are wall mounted or if the HRS SAT4 is fitted on the optional stand 4 32 Anti vibration pads These pads can be fixed to the bottom of the loudspeakers if they are not wall mounted and can be fixed to the rear panel if they are wall mounted They c
10. an also be fitted along the bottom edge of the HRS SAT4C to allow it to tilt further up if required see below To stand the center speaker vertically on a shelf use the pads on the rear of the touching face to allow the speaker to stand vertically or they will tilt back Kickstand Tilt down This supports the rear of the HRS SAT4C and allows it to tilt up or down Tighten the knurled nut when you have found the Flat best position If you are wall mounting DE the loudspeaker then the Tilt up kickstand and nut must be removed Keep them in a safe place Tilt up more with pads Grille The grilles are attached with magnets To remove them gently pry away from the corners The magnetic logo badge on the HRS SAT4C fits either vertically or horizontally in shallow recesses in the grille depending on how you are using the loudspeaker HRS SAT4 Loudspeaker Locations The details below show various sys tems incorporating the loudspeakers with a subwoofer to handle the low frequency range Ideally all of the surround loudspeak ers in a home theater system should be of the same make and model and positioned at similar heights to produce a smooth and continuous soundfield Front Left Right Speakers The front left and right loudspeak ers should be positioned so that your TV screen is exactly centered between them This will help focus your attention towards the screen The HRS SAT4 can be
11. as long as it is located on the centerline and not off to one side Use the kickstand to adjust the elevation angle so it is pointing towards your listening position Position the front face of the loud speaker close to the front edge of the TV cabinet The sound waves may other wise reflect off the top of the TV cabinet and distort the center imaging For flat panel displays the center loud speaker can be fitted on the walls directly Sunfire User s Manual above or below the display as long as it is located on the centerline and not off to one side If possible have the center left and right loudspeakers at the same height within two feet This will help give a smooth transition when sound effects move from loudspeaker to loudspeaker 5 1 Configuration Place each surround loudspeaker an equal distance away from your central listening position and keep them at least one or two feet above ear level with you sitting down 5 1 System They can be placed behind the listen ing position on the rear walls or the side walls or on the optional stands You can also experiment with toeing in the speakers slightly to direct the high frequencies to the listening position 6 1 and 7 1 Configuration Sunfire home theater processors and receivers have two extra outputs for sur round back loudspeakers These create a wonderful sense of realism in surround effects during playback of Dolby Digital EX
12. components are fully operational The following information will help you deal with common problems you may experience If a problem persists please contact your Dealer for assistance Poor or no sound 14 Check all the connections from the loudspeaker to the amplifier or receiver Swap loudspeakers around and see if the poor sound follows a particular loudspeaker Check that your amplifier is not driven too hard or is clipping Even a low powered amplifier driven into clipping can cause distortion or damage your loudspeakers Many processor preamps can send test tones through all the loudspeakers in your system Use this to adjust the volume of each channel until they are all playing at the same level Make sure that any bass management options are set correctly and any channels using the loudspeakers are set to small or 95 Hz If the system bass is weak only when playing surround sources check that your processor is correctly set to decode the surround modes such as Dolby Digital or DTS Some DVD discs have a menu that allows you to select which soundtrack to play Check that the correct surround audio soundtrack is selected Sunfire User s Manual Limited Warranty Sunfire LLC is proud of its products that have been built with care using advanced technology and premium com ponent parts Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years Sunfire offers the following Warranty to you
13. e slots in the base when you set it down HRS SAT4 mounted to the stand 7 Test that the loudspeaker is work ing correctly If your home theater processor or receiver has a test tone system try sending test tones through all of the loudspeakers in your system to check for correct operation 1 2 Sunfire User s Manual Specifications Design 2 way High Pressure Drive Units HF 1 inch ring radiating tweeter LF 4 5 inch High Back emf Frequency Response 95 Hz to 30 kHz Crossover Frequency 1 5 kHz Maximum Power 200 watts Minimum Power 25 watts Sensitivity 2 83 v 1 meter 88 dB Maximum Output 111 dB Impedance 6 ohms nominal Connections 1 pair of gold plated 5 way terminals Dimensions Maximum dimensions including grille HRS SAT4 Height 8 0 203 2 mm Width 5 45 138 4 mm Depth 6 0 154 2 mm Weight 7 0 Ib 3 2 kg HRS SAT4C Height 5 45 138 4 mm Width 13 2 335 3 mm Depth 6 0 152 4 mm Weight 12 0 Ib 5 4 kg Sunfire User s Manual 2008 Sunfire LLC All rights reserved Sunfire LLC reserves the right to improve its products at any time Therefore specifications are subject to change without notice Manual 913 150 00 Rev A x 13 Troubleshooting The HRS SAT4 and HRS SAT4C loudspeakers are designed and built to provide years of trouble free perfor mance Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup or by making sure all
14. kers Sunfire created the category of small box high power subwoofers more than a decade ago with the original True Subwoofer This design relies on high pressure High Back emf technology that provides very high bass output from a very small box When migrating this subwoofer technology to the midrange and high frequencies on these HRS loud speakers you get the same advantages high output small size high efficiency and years of trouble free operation Woofers The Trifilar voice coil actually 3 dual voice coils wound in parallel has a much higher output than conventional multi layer voice coil designs and is also significantly lighter This combined with the lightweight and incredibly strong Kevlar cone means that the driver responds very quickly As a result drum kicks and other percussive effects will sound tighter and more lifelike Having a lightweight woofer means that it has im proved top end response This makes for smoother integration with the tweeter in the critical upper midrange lower treble range where much of the vocal informa tion lives As a result vocals and dialog sound very natural not muffled or tinny The woofer s 1 excursion is up to four times that of conventional woofers and provides the highest power handling in its class The cast aluminum basket offers more rigidity than the typical stamped variety When driven at high volume they will not flex and the resu
15. kg You should allow a good safety margin If in doubt please contact your Sunfire dealer for professional installation Wall mounting the HRS SAT4 Into a wall stud fa Use a studfinder to find the location of a wall stud Mark the wall with a pencil on the centerline of the stud at the height of the keyhole bracket of the loudspeaker Put on your safety glasses With a 5 16 drill bit drill through the dry wall at this mark without going into the wall stud Remove any dust Screw in the supplied woodscrew into the wall stud by hand until the head is sticking out approximately 1 8 Jump to step 8 below Into dry wall 4 Find the best location and mark the wall with a pencil in the location and height of the keyhole Put on your safety glasses With a 5 16 drill bit drill a hole through the dry wall at this mark Remove any dust or particles Press a dry wall anchor supplied into the hole and gently tap it in flush Tighten the screw by hand until the head is sticking out 1 8 To reduce the chance of the loud speaker vibrating against the wall place the supplied anti vibration pads in two locations on the rear panel Keyhole bracket Anti vibration pads Connect your speaker wires to the back of the loudspeaker making sure of the correct polarity Gently pull on the wires to make sure of a good connection Secure the wires so their weight is not pulling against the terminals N
16. lite and Center Loudspeakers HRS SAT4 and HRS SAT4C Sunfire LLC P O Box 1589 Tel 425 335 4748 Snohomish Fax 425 335 4746 WA 98291 www sunfire com Manual 913 150 00 Rev A
17. lt is tight bass at high volume with very low distortion Tweeter The tweeter used in both the center and surround loudspeakers represents a unique approach to tweeter design that results in unrivaled performance It shares design elements with tweeters found in very expensive European loud speakers and has a frequency response that is flat to above 20 kHz for crystal clear detail from any source The 1 ring radiating silk dome offers instantaneous response and wide disper sion The tweeter s vented back chamber contributes to high power handling improves frequency response with lower distortion and provides superior transi tion from high frequencies to the critical midrange Cabinet and baffle The woofer s and tweeter are mounted to a cast aluminum front baffle that is clamped to the cabinet from the rear forming a fully sealed enclosure This clamping design produces a stiff cabinet that is very resistant to vibration result ing in tight bass response high fidelity reproduction and high output for music and movies Nine layers of paint and clear coats provide an elegant finish with protection and scratch resistance and matches the finish of the HRS subwoofers Optional satellite stand Specially designed for the HRS SAT4 these optional stands follow the cabinet shape and produce an inte grated one piece look The stand has an attractive high gloss lacquered base and painted aluminum column
18. ote that banana or dual banana plugs will not work Put on your safety glasses With a 5 16 drill bit drill through the dry wall at each mark without drilling into the wall stud Remove any dust For holes into a wall stud screw in the supplied woodscrew into the wall stud by hand until the head is when wall mounting the loudspeak sticking out approximately 1 8 er or when fitting the HRS SAT4 on Me opionakstand 6 For holes into dry wall press a dry wall anchor into each hole and gently tap them in flush Tighten the screws by hand until the heads are sticking out approximately 1 8 10 Hold the loudspeaker in place so the keyhole lines up with the screw on the wall Make sure that the screw head is securely in the key hole slot If the loudspeaker feels loose drive the screw in further and remount the loudspeaker 7 To reduce the chance of the loud speaker vibrating against the wall place the supplied anti vibration pads in two locations on the rear panel as shown Wall mounting the HRS SAT4C The HRS SAT4C comes with a wall mount template to help you mark the cor rect position for the two mounting screws It is recommended that you get at least one of the screws into a wall stud if pos sible If this is not possible then two dry wall anchors and screws are supplied Anti vibration pads Connect your speaker wires to the back of the loudspeaker making
19. sure of the correct polarity Secure the wires so their weight is not pull ing against the terminals Note that banana or dual banana plugs will not work when wall mounting the loudspeaker Remove the nut and the kickstand 8 bracket and keep them in a safe place 1 Use a studfinder to find the location of a suitable wall stud 2 Position the wall mount template so that one of the holes is over the wall stud centerline at the right height Use a level to make sure 9 that the two holes are horizontal or vertical if that is your preference Hold the loudspeaker in place so the keyholes line up with the screws on the wall Make sure that the screwheads are securely in the keyhole slots If the loudspeaker feels loose drive the screws in fur ther and remount the loudspeaker Sunfire HRS SAT4C Wall Mount Template 3 Mark the wall with a pencil in the location of the two holes and remove the template 1 0 Sunfire User s Manual Optional Satellite Stand 2 Feed the speaker wires up through The HRS SAT4 satellite loudspeaker the base until they can be gently has 7 AA that allows it to be pulled through the rectangular hole installed neatly in your room near the top of the column The base of the stand can be fitted with four spikes or four rubber tipped spikes if you have hardwood floors etc Tools required e Allen wrench supplied with stand Preliminary steps e Run
20. tion 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 product Service Assistance We suggest that you read the Limited Warranty completely to fully understand your Warranty Service coverage If your Sunfire product ever requires service write to us or call Sunfire LLC Technical Services Department P O Box 1589 Snohomish WA 98290 support sunfire com Tel 425 335 4748 Fax 425 335 4746 You will be directed to an authorized Sunfire 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 RA Include a complete description of the problem indicating how you have it connected the associated equipment in your system and a copy of your purchase receipt Initial shipping costs are not paid by Sunfire return ground shipping costs will be prepaid if repairs were covered by the scope of this Warranty Sunfire User s Manual HRS SAT4 HRS SAT4C High Resolution Series Satel
21. wall mounted on each side of a flat panel display or mounted on the optional stands either side of your TV Alterna tively you can use the HRS SAT4C wall mounted in a vertical orientation If you have a smaller TV the loud speakers should be no more than two feet away from the sides of the TV If you have a Sunfire or Carver system equipped with Sonic Holography then it is recommended that you use a tape measure to set the left and right loud speakers to be an equal distance away from your listening position within half an inch tolerance Sonic Holography is a unique process designed by Bob Carver to enhance the three dimensional effects and realism of stereo sound Center Loudspeaker Most movie dialog will come from the center loudspeaker 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 a d Center o _ Sub Couch T Left Front left and right loudspeakers Center loudspeaker L B Left Right HRS SAT4 Co Center HRS SAT4C above or below display Wall mounted display and loudspeakers The left loudspeaker should be set ex actly the same distance and angle away from your listening position as the right loudspeaker The center loudspeaker can sit on top or directly underneath the TV
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