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Sunfire TGP-5(E) User Manual

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  • Page 1 Theater Grand DV D Processor TGP-5 and TGP-5(E)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    SAFETY Important Safety In struc tions 1. Read In struc tions 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 install near any heat sourc- es such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi...
  • Page 3 16. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an ex ten - sion cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade ex po sure. Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fi...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 2-3 Chapter 1: Introduction ...5 Unpacking and Features ...6 Overview...7 Quick Start Guide ...8 Front Panel Features...10 Rear Panel Features ...12 Installation ...14 Chapter 2: System Confi gurations ...15 Chapter 3: Remote Control ...25 Chapter 4: On Screen Display...30 Speaker Calibration ...40 Chapter 5: Using the TGP-5 ...42...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction Dear Friend, Thank you for pur chas ing a Sunfi re Theater Grand Processor TGP-5. We hope that you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have en joyed creating it for you. As with our entire line of Sunfi re products, the TGP-5 is brimming with exclusive, high-performance tech nol o gy that will help you get the highest level of enjoyment from your Home Theater system.

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Features

    CHAPTER 1 Unpacking Your TGP-5 should reach you in perfect con di tion. If you do notice any shipping damage, please contact your Sunfi re Dealer immediately. Gently lift out the unit and remove all the packing material and ac ces - so ries.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Most features of the TGP-5 can be operated by the remote control’s TGP- 5 sec tion. For the best Home Theater per- for mance, you should calibrate your speakers and customize the TGP-5 settings for your system. Press the MENU button on the remote control to activate the On Screen Display (OSD).

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    CHAPTER 1 Quick Start Guide We hope that the following details will help you get started using your TGP-5. 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 ( 2.
  • Page 9 13.3 In the MAIN Menu, select the SETTINGS Menu, and then the SPEAKERS Menu. SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL SPEAKERS SIZE POSITION CALIBRATION L-R CROSSOVER 110 HZ C-SURR CROSSOVER 90 HZ SUBWFR MODE NORMAL 13.4 In the SPEAKERS Menu, select the SIZE Menu.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Features

    CHAPTER 1 Front Panel Features 1. Power This button turns the TGP-5 on (fully powered up) or into Standby mode (asleep, but can be turned on remotely). If you press ZONE TWO fi rst, it can turn on Zone 2 (even if the Main Zone is off).

  • Page 11: Tuner Controls

    Front Panel Features 5. Volume 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.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Features

    CHAPTER 1 Rear Panel Fea tures 1. Audio/Video Inputs These audio, composite-video and S- video inputs con nect to the outputs of your audio video com po nents. When these inputs are selected, the audio will be heard in your system and the video will be seen on the TV screen.

  • Page 13: Digital Inputs

    Rear Panel Fea tures surround back, right surround back, right surround and one subwoofer (LFE) output. If your amplifi er has a choice of inputs, we recommend using the XLR balanced type. This gives better noise rejection, especially for longer cable runs.

  • Page 14: Installation

    CHAPTER 1 Installation Observe the following precautions when choosing a location for your TGP-5: • Protect it from pro longed ex po sure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat, such as heating vents and ra di a tors. •...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: System Confi Gurations

    System Confi gurations The following pages show some typical con nec tions that you might make in your in- stal la tion. They show how the inputs and outputs of the TGP-5 are con nected to various audio and video com po nents. Analog audio and composite video MANU FACT URED UNDE R LICEN...
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 2 Digital audio and component video connections MANU FACT URED UNDE R LICEN FROM DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. "DOLB Y", "PRO -LOGI C" AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRAD EMAR KS OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. Component video signals From: DVD Player component Digital audio signals...
  • Page 17 LD connections: external RF Demodulator and S-Video MANU FACT URED UNDE R LICEN FROM DOLB Y LABO RATO "DOLB Y", "PRO RIES. -LOGI C" AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRAD EMAR KS OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. digital audio signal signal...
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 2 VCR connections: analog audio and composite video MANU FACT URED UNDE R LICEN FROM DOLB Y LABO RATO "DOLB Y", "PRO RIES. -LOGI C" AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRAD EMAR KS OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. Composite video signal (play) From: VCR video output TGP-5 VCR video input...
  • Page 19 CD and Antenna connections AM Loop Antenna Position this to get the best reception before fi xing it in place. The supplied loop an ten na has been carefully matched to the AM tuner. Larger Loop anten- nas may improve reception, provided that their inductive value is around 18 uH. MANU FACT URED UNDE R LICEN FROM DOLB...
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 2 Turntable connections MANU FACT URED UNDE R LICEN FROM DOLB Y LABO RATO "DOLB Y", "PRO RIES. -LOGI C" AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRAD EMAR KS OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. Ground wire From: Turntable chassis ground TGP-5 chassis ground connec- DV D IN SA T IN...
  • Page 21 Tape Player connections MANU FACT URED UNDE R LICEN FROM DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. "DOLB Y", "PRO -LOGI C" AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRAD EMAR KS OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. play record Analog audio signals (play) From: Tape player audio outputs TGP-5 Tape L/R audio inputs User's Manual...
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 2 8-Channel Input connections (analog audio) MANU FACTU RED UNDE R FROM DOLB LICEN SE Y LABO RATO "DOLB Y", "PRO- RIES. LOGIC " AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRADE MARK S OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. A U D IO O L E F T L S U R...
  • Page 23 Amplifi er connections MANU FACTU RED UNDE R FROM DOLB LICEN SE Y LABO RATO "DOLB Y", "PRO- RIES. LOGIC " AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRADE MARK S OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. 12 VDC trigger voltage From: TGP-5 12 VDC trigger output Amplifi...

  • Page 24: Zone 2 Connections

    CHAPTER 2 Zone 2 connections MANU FACTU RED UNDE R LICEN SE FROM DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. "DOLB Y", "PRO- LOGIC " AND DOUB LE-D SYMB OL ARE TRADE MARK S OF DOLB Y LABO RATO RIES. 12 VDC trigger voltage From: TGP-5 Zone 2 12 VDC trigger output Amplifi...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Remote Control

    Remote Control Think of the TGP-5 remote control as ten remotes in one. There are ten DE VICE buttons, fi ve 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, TGP-5, DVD, VCR, SAT, TV and CA BLE.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 3 Operating the TGP-5 with the Remote 1. Press the remote's MAIN button to make sure the display is on the main display menu. 2. Press the TGP-5 device button to set the remote to operate your TGP-5. The display chang es to show the TGP-5 input se lec tions:...
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 3 Remote Setup continued PUNCH This mode allows you to set up the volume, channel up/down and trans- port buttons so they will work for your main de vic es, no matter which device the remote is set for. For ex am ple, the volume buttons can operate the TV, even if the remote is set to VCR.
  • Page 29 Remote Setup continued MACRO The macro mode allows you to set up certain buttons to transmit up to 20 commands in sequence. For ex am ple, a single button press could turn on all of your home theater equipment, and set the TGP-5 to DVD, set the TV to channel 3, and set the DVD to play, make the tea and put the cat out.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4: On Screen Display

    CHAPTER 4 On Screen Display (OSD) Video Connections The On Screen Display (OSD) is present at the composite video or S-video MAIN outputs, and the component video MAIN and MON outputs. It is also present at the output labeled VID2/MON2, but only if it is set to MON2.

  • Page 31: Main Menu

    OSD Menus Main Menu The fi rst menu of the TV On Screen Display looks like this MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS Navigation Use the joystick pad left, right, up and down buttons to navigate through the menus. An arrow after text ( ) on the screen, shows there is more infor- mation on another page.
  • Page 32 CHAPTER 4 Trim and Tone Menus MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS Step up and down through the menus Step through any available options, and change dB levels MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS TRIM MENU +2.5 CENTER SURROUND -2.5 SUR BACK...
  • Page 33 Modes Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS Modes Menu Dolby Setup Dynamic Range This is the range in level be- tween the loudest sound and quietest sound during Dolby Digital and DTS playback only. The options are Quiet (nar- row range), Medium (average range) and Large (wide range).
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 4 Input Menus MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS VID1 VID2 INPUTS P2 TUNER TUNER PRESETS TAPE PHONO 8-CHANNEL Input Menus These menus let you select which input you would like to confi gure. Pressing the joystick right on each input brings up a second menu which allows you to confi...
  • Page 35 Tuner Preset Menus MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS VID1 VID2 INPUTS P2 TUNER TUNER PRESETS TAPE PHONO 8-CHANNEL User's Manual INPUTS TUNER PRESETS PAGE 1 107.5 99.9 97.3 104.1 1250 107.5 GUIDE MODE EXIT CHAPTER 4 Tuner Preset Menu This allows you to set the AM/FM band and frequency of up to 40 radio NR ON...
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 4 Main Zone and Zone 2 Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL Zone 2 Menu These settings are like those de- scribed for the Main Zone. In addition, the entire Zone 2 can be enabled or disabled, and the stereo balance adjusted with this menu.

  • Page 37: Video Menu

    Video, Software and Control Menus MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS Video Menu OSD POP UP (VOL, SOURCE, and MODE) When enabled, an on-screen message appears any time the Volume (or Mute, on-the-fl y- Trims), Source, and Surround Mode are changed. The OSD popups can be set to show only Volume, only Source, only Mode, or any combination...

  • Page 38: Speaker Size Menu

    CHAPTER 4 Speaker Size Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL Speaker Size Menu This menu allows you to enter the size of your speakers. The TGP-5's bass management will then auto- matically assign each speaker a frequency range: either full range for large speakers or high-pass for...
  • Page 39 Speaker Position Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL Speaker Position This menu allows you to enter the distance from your listening position to the various speakers. The TGP-5 will then automatically adjust and correct the speaker delay times.

  • Page 40: Speaker Calibration

    CHAPTER 4 Speaker Calibration Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL Speaker Calibration The calibration procedure allows you to adjust the volume level of each speak er in turn until they are all equal. This will give you the best Home The- ater performance.

  • Page 41: Subwoofer Mode

    Speaker Crossover Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL Subwoofer Mode The subwoofer output can be set to Normal, or to an Enhanced Bass mode. The Enhanced Bass mode provides an output to your subwoofer even when you are listening to a stereo source with main speakers set to LARGE.

  • Page 42: Chapter 5: Using The Tgp-5

    CHAPTER 5 Using the TGP-5 Bass Management Unlike higher fre quen cies, it is diffi cult to discern exactly from which direction lower bass is coming from. The TGP-5 has a bass man age - ment system which takes advantage of this effect.

  • Page 43: Surround Modes

    Surround Modes for 2-Channel Sources For 2 channel input sources, you can choose from the following modes: STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx 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.
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 5 Surround Modes for Multi-Channel Sources For multi-channel sources, the TGP-5 will automatically select the correct mode from one of the follow- ing: DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DTS-ES MATRIX DTS-ES DISCRETE Dolby Digital and DTS are “5.1” sur round systems with fi ve main chan- nels: left front, center, right front, left sur round, and right surround.

  • Page 45: Tuner Operation

    Tuner Operation The Tuner is se lect ed either by rotating the manual input selector on the front panel, or by touching the TUNER button in the re mote’s TGP-5 mode. The front panel display shows the frequency of the last station you were lis ten ing to.

  • Page 46: Recording

    CHAPTER 5 Recording Recording to a Tape Player Input signals from an audio source playing in the TGP-5 can be re cord ed using the left and right audio outputs. The tape player will receive a straight copy of the analog source signal going in, un af fect ed by the volume, tone or any sur- round modes.

  • Page 47: Zone 2 Operation

    Zone 2 Operation Note: Zone 2 must fi rst be enabled using the OSD (see page 36), or it will not work. Zone 2 can be turned on even if the Main Zone is off. If you have an amplifi er and a pair of speakers in a second room or area (Zone 2), they can play a stereo source independent of what is play-...

  • Page 48: Sonic Holography

    CHAPTER 5 Sonic Holography Sonic Holography is a unique pro cess which enhances the three- di men sion al effects and realism of stereo sound. This is modeled in DSP, from a design based on Bob Carver's legendary (and much sought after) Carver C-9 Sonic Holography Genera- tor.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    Appendix Speaker Place ment The Front Speak ers You should closely follow the placement rec om men da tions of your speaker man u fac tur er, 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.
  • Page 50 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 po si tioned exactly at the screen center. Side-Axis Speakers The TGP-5 has two side-axis chan- nels which are matrixed from the left...

  • Page 51: The Rs-232 Port

    The RS-232 Port The TGP-5 has a rear panel RS-232 Serial communication port. This allows the FLASH memory to be upgraded to the latest software by connecting to a PC. The TGP-5 software may be updat- ed to refi ne operational details and to include new features.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide The Sunfi re TGP-5 is expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble-free per for mance. Most prob- lems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup or making sure that the audio and video compo- nents connected to the TGP-5 are on and fully op er a tion al.
  • Page 53 No Tone Controls • They will not work if you are us- ing the 8-CH input, Source Direct mode, or in Zone 2. No Dolby Digital, DTS play back • See page 44 • Make sure your player's digital output is set to BITSTREAM for Dolby Digital or DTS.

  • Page 54: Reset Procedure

    APPENDIX Your amplifi ers shut down often Check the following: • Make sure each speaker's average impedance is not less than your amplifi ers can safely handle. • The amplifi ers have good ventila- tion, no vents are covered. • Try setting all the speakers to Small, and let your subwoofers handle the heavy bass.

  • Page 55: Remote Control Codes

    Remote Control Codes Audio Components Panasonic 032, 195, 219, 177 Parasound 129, 130, 132, 261 Phast 196 ADC 007 Philips 249, 250, 251, 063 Adcom 082, 092, 225, 161, 269 Pioneer 014, 033, 039, 044, Aiwa 018, 104, 170, 202, 203, 045, 050, 069, 159, 168, 116, 213, 211, 188 035, 079,...
  • Page 56 APPENDIX more Satellite/DSS receivers: Teac 009, 059, 212 Hitachi 139, 140 Technics 007, 010, 076, 088, Home Cable 080, 044, 029 109, 122, 193 Houston Tracker 033, 037, 039, Toshiba 112 104, 057, 051 Victor 106 Hughes 068, 154 Yamaha 021, 026, 031, 067, Hytek 053 Hyundai 149 ICR 023...

  • Page 57: Favorite Settings

    Favorite Settings Use this page to record some of your favorite OSD settings and system details. Tone Settings (page 32) TONE LEVEL dB BASS TREBLE Zone Settings (page 36) MAIN ZONE SELECTION POWERUP SOURCE POWERUP VOLUME MODE POWERUP VOLUME MAXIMUM VOLUME ZONE 2 SELECTION ZONE 2 SYSTEM...

  • Page 58: Specifi Cations

    APPENDIX Specifi cations Line Level Inputs 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:...

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Sunfi re Corporation is proud of its prod ucts which have been built with care using ad vanced technology and premium com po nent parts. Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years. Sunfi re Corporation offers the following Warranty to you, the owner of a new Sunfi...
  • Page 60 MANUF ACTUR ED UNDER LICENS FROM DOLBY LABOR ATORI "DOLB Y", "PRO-L OGIC" AND THE DOUBL E-D SYMBO L ARE TRADE MARKS LABOR ATORI OF DOLBY Theater Grand Processor TGP-5 DV D IN SA T IN MANUF ACTUR HD MI OU T ED UNDER LICENS SYSTE MS, INC.
  • Page 61 Addendum Surround Modes for Multi-Channel Sources This addendum sheet replaces page 44 of your owner's manual. A new feature has been added to the TGP-5, see DTS(5.1), third paragraph. For multi-channel sources, the TGP-5 will automatically select the correct mode from one of these: DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DTS-ES MATRIX...

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