Sunfire SDS-8 Quick Start Manual

SDS-8230, SDS-10230, and SDS-12230
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Sunfire Dynamic
Series Subwoofer. We hope you enjoy it and
the music it makes as much as we have en-
joyed creating it for you.
The big features of the subwoofer are its
high-efficiency Class D digital amplifier, and
its computer-optimized woofer and passive
radiator design. These powerful forces combine
to produce as much bass as several 15 inch
drivers mounted in a cabinet the size of a small
refrigerator! And, the Sunfire Dynamic Series'
extended frequency response means that your
subwoofer is the perfect match to virtually any
loudspeaker. The result is extraordinarily high
operating efficiency – that is, more acoustic
output for each watt of input.
Unpacking
Your Sunfire subwoofer should reach you in
perfect condition. If you do notice any shipping
damage, please contact your Sunfire Dealer
immediately.
Gently lift out the unit and remove all the
packing material. It is important to save all the
packing materials and the box in case your
subwoofer 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.
Please take a moment to read the serial num-
ber located on the control panel and record it
here:
Serial Number:
Purchased from:
Date:
Dynamic Series
Subwoofer
SDS-8, SDS-10, and SDS-12
Quick Start Guide
Features
• Low distortion
• Premium quality driver and passive radiator
• Extremely compact size
• Automatic signal-sensing turn-on and
standby mode
• Line-level inputs
• Line-level high-pass outputs
• Phase control
• Crossover frequency control
• Volume control
• Soft clipping circuit allows graceful overload
and prevents speaker damage due to clip-
ping
Care
To maintain the speaker cabinet's finish, first
unplug the power cord and then use a soft
cloth to clean the surfaces.
If your Sunfire subwoofer needs servicing,
please read the troubleshooting section in the
user manual. The user manual can be down-
loaded from www.sunfire.com
Service
If your Sunfire product ever requires service,
please write to us or call:
Sunfire,
1300 E New Circle Road, Suite 150
Lexington, KY 40505
Phone 859-514-8290
Fax: 859-269-7972
Warranty
Sunfire, a division of Elan Home Systems,
LLC, 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. The
warranty details for your product are shown on
the sunfire website.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these 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 dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's in-
structions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
To find out more about this and other Sunfire products,
please visit our website: www.sunfire.com
Specifications
Amplifier Output
SDS-8/SDS-8230 200W RMS, 400W Peak
SDS-10/SDS-10230 250W RMS, 500W Peak
SDS-12/SDS-12230 300W RMS, 600W Peak
High Cut Filter
50 Hz - 150 Hz adjustable. The crossover can
be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency
control fully clockwise.
Frequency Response
SDS-8/SDS-8230 32 Hz - 150 Hz
SDS-10/SDS-10230 30 Hz - 150 Hz
SDS-12/SDS-12230 28 Hz - 150 Hz
Power Line Voltage
115 VAC 50/60 Hz version
230 VAC 50/60 Hz version
Dimensions
(with grill and feet)
SDS-8/SDS-8230 13.62 x 11.73 x 12.48 in
346 x 298 x 317 mm
SDS-10/SDS-10230 15.12 x 13.23 x 13.97 in
384 x 336 x 355 mm
SDS-12/SDS-12230 16.65 x 14.57 x 15.52 in
423 x 370 x 394
Weight
SDS-8/SDS-8230 20 lb (12.7 kg)
SDS-10/SDS-10230 27 lb (15.4 kg)
SDS-12/SDS-12230 35 lb (17.2 kg)
Finish
Black Ash.
Output levels:
Peak SPL (including room gain):
SDS-8/SDS-8230 100 dB
SDS-10/SDS-10230 103 dB
SDS-12/SDS-12230 106 dB
Drivers:
SDS-8/SDS-8230 8 in (203.2 mm)
SDS-10/SDS-10230 10 in (254 mm)
SDS-12/SDS-12230 12 in (304.8 mm)
12. Use only with the cart stand
tripod bracket or table speci-
fied by the manufacturer or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used use cau-
tion when moving the cart/ap-
paratus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during Iightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the appa-
ratus has been damaged in any way such
as power-supply cord or plug 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.
15. This apparatus has been equipped with a
rocker-style AC mains power switch. This
switch is located on the rear panel and should
remain readily accessible to the user.
16. The mains plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, so the discon-
nect device shall remain readily operable.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Location
Your SDS Subwoofer is designed to be placed
in a corner for optimum performance.
Experiment with at least two corners and de-
cide which sounds the best.
Although low frequencies are non-directional,
room reflections, standing waves, resonance
and absorption strongly affect the performance.
Moving the subwoofer from one corner to
another can have a major effect on the bass
response.
Keep it at least two or three feet away from any
CRT screen, computer, VCR or magnetic tapes
and discs. This will reduce the chance of the
magnetic fields upsetting the CRT screen or
erasing your magnetic media.
Also position the control panel so that it is
not touching anything and can receive good
ventilation.
Using Two Subwoofers
With two subwoofers, the sound output will
double. Place each subwoofer in a corner, and
experiment with the location and phase control
to achieve the best bass response.
© 2010 Sunfire, a division of Elan Home Systems, LLC.
All rights reserved. Sunfire reserves the right to improve
its products at any time. Therefore, specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Quick Start Guide 913-164-00 Rev A