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Ultimate Receiver II
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Summary of Contents for Sunfire Radio
- Page 1 Ultimate Receiver II SIG NA L PR OC ESS ING DOL BY DIG ITA L ZON E TW U lt im a te R POW ER ec ei v er ZON E TW ADJ UST DOL BY PRO LOG IC IIx HO LOG RAP IMA GE DIG ITA L...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY Safety In struc tions 1. Read In struc tions -– All the safe ty and op er a tion instructions should be read before the SunÞ re Com po nent is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating in struc tions should be kept for future reference. - Page 3 Com po nent is not defeated. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (which ev er is ap- pli ca ble) limits for radio noise emis sions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Ca- nadian Department of Com mu ni ca tions.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Contents 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 ConÞ gurations ...15 Chapter 3: Remote Control ...25 Chapter 4: On Screen Display...30 Speaker Calibration ...40 Chapter 5: Using the Receiver ...42 Bass Management...42... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction Dear Friend, Thank you for pur chas ing my SunÞ re Ultimate Receiver. I hope that you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as I have en joyed creating it for you. The SunÞ re Ultimate Receiver is unlike any Home The ater prod uct on the market. For one thing, we have taken spe cial pains to make it as easy to use as possible. -
Page 6: Unpacking And Features
CHAPTER 1 Unpacking Your Ultimate Receiver should reach you in perfect con di tion. If you do notice any shipping damage, please contact your SunÞ re Dealer immediately. Gently lift out the unit and remove all the packing material and ac ces - so ries. -
Page 7: Overview
FA V MAIN PREV MUTE GUIDE MENU MODE MODE EXIT INFO Ultimate Receiver MANUAL TUNING AM/FM DIRECT DOWN TUNER CONTROLS Sunfire Tuner Tuner presets con trols CHAPTER 1 Surround mode ad just ment ROTATION MODE DOWN ZONE HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE PANEL TREBLE... -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
CHAPTER 1 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 (... -
Page 9: Further Information
12.3 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 CROSSOVER 80 HZ SUBWFR MODE NORMAL 12.4 In the SPEAKERS Menu, select the SIZE Menu. SPEAKER SIZE MAIN LARGE... -
Page 10: Front Panel Features
Ultimate Receiver MANUAL TUNING AM/FM DIRECT DOWN TUNER CONTROLS Sunfire 2. IR Receiver Window This window should be clean and free from ob struc tion for the remote control to work correctly. 3. Processor Display This soothing blue display shows... - Page 11 6. Level 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.
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Page 12: Rear Panel Features
TV monitor. RIGHT RIGHT TRIGGERS SURROUND MAIN CENTER 12VDC MON2 SPEAKER LEVEL AUDIO OUTPUTS RS-232 Sunfire VID1 Ultimate Receiver II DIGITAL OUT IEEE 1394 VID2 SIDES CENTER SUB2 LB SUR L SIDE AXIS MAIN... -
Page 13: Audio Outputs
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.sunÞ re.com. The port can also connect to the serial port of a Home Theater Controller, allowing the Receiver to be operated remotely. -
Page 14: Installation
CHAPTER 1 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 Þ t the receiver inside a sealed cabinet without good air ß ow. •... -
Page 15: Chapter 2: System Conþ Gurations
System ConÞ 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 Ultimate Receiver are con- nected to various audio and video com po nents. Analog audio and composite video AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS... - Page 16 CHAPTER 2 Digital audio and component video connections AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 AU DIO /VI DE VID 2 VC R MA IN CO MP DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 VID 2...
- Page 17 LD Connections: External RF Demodulator and S-Video AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID 1 VID EO VID 2 AU DIO /VI DE VC R O OU TP UT MA IN VC R CO MP DV D VID EO SA T...
- Page 18 CHAPTER 2 VCR Connections: analog audio and composite video AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 VID 2 AU DIO /VI DE VC R MA IN CO MP DV D VID EO SA T VID 1 VID 2...
- Page 19 CD and Antenna connections AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 AU DIO /VI DE VID 2 VC R MA IN CO MP DV D VID EO SA T VID 1 VID 2 VC R MA IN...
- Page 20 CHAPTER 2 Turntable connections AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 VID 2 AU DIO /VI DE VC R MA IN CO MP DV D VID EO SA T VID 1 VID 2 VC R MA IN...
- Page 21 Tape Player connections AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 AU DIO /VI DE VID 2 VC R MA IN CO MP DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 VID 2 VC R MA IN GN D...
- Page 22 CHAPTER 2 8-Channel Input connections: analog audio AU DIO /VI DE O INP UT S DV D SA T VID 1 VID EO VID 2 AU DIO /VI DE VC R MA IN VC R CO MP DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 VID 2...
- Page 23 Output connections AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID 1 VID EO VID 2 AU DIO /VI DE VC R MA IN CO MP DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 VID 2 VC R MA IN GN D...
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Page 24: Zone 2 Connections
CHAPTER 2 Zone 2 connections AU DI O/ VID EO IN PU TS DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 AU DIO /VI DE VID 2 VC R MA IN CO MP DV D SA T VID EO VID 1 VID 2 VC R MA IN... -
Page 25: Chapter 3: Remote Control
Main menu if you ever get lost in the menus. This button allows you to step through Þ ve 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... - Page 26 CHAPTER 3 Operating the Ultimate Receiver with 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.
- Page 27 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.
- Page 28 CHAPTER 3 Remote Setup continued PUNCH This allows you to set the volume, channel up/down and transport but- tons to 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 Ultimate Receiver to DVD, set the TV to channel 3, and set the DVD to play, make the tea and put the cat...
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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 Þ rst menu of the TV On Screen Display looks like this MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS Press EXIT to Quit Navigation Use the joystick pad left, right, up and down buttons to navigate through the menus. - 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 dB CENTER 0.5 dB SURROUND...
- Page 33 Modes Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS Modes Menu 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 TUNER TUNER PRESETS TAPE PHONO 8-CHANNEL Input Menus These menus let you select which input you would like to conÞ gure. Pressing the joystick right on each input brings up a second menu which allows you to conÞ...
- Page 35 EXIT CHAPTER 4 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.
- Page 36 CHAPTER 4 Main Zone and Zone 2 Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL AMPLIFIER 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, 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-ß 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 CHAPTER 4 Speaker Size Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL AMPLIFIER 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...
- Page 39 Speaker Position Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL AMPLIFIER Speaker Position 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.
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Page 40: Speaker Calibration
CHAPTER 4 Speaker Calibration Menu MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL AMPLIFIER 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 AmpliÞ er, Crossover and Subwoofer Menus MAIN MENU TRIMS MODES TONE INPUTS SETTINGS MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 SPEAKERS VIDEO SOFTWARE CONTROL AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER AUX CHANNELS SURR BACK AmpliÞ er Menu The Receiver has two auxilliary ampliÞ er channels which can be used to power the surround back, side-axis, or Zone 2 speakers.
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Page 42: Chapter 5: Using The Receiver
CHAPTER 5 Using the Receiver Bass Management Unlike higher fre quen cies, it is difÞ cult to discern exactly from which direction lower bass is coming from. The Ultimate Receiver has a bass man age ment system which takes advantage of this effect. It allows you to choose wheth er your speakers will play the full fre quen cy range, or if the bass will be re di rect ed to the... -
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 Re- ceiver will automatically select the cor- rect mode from one of the following: DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DTS-ES MATRIX DTS-ES DISCRETE Dolby Digital and DTS are “5.1” sur round systems with Þ...
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Page 45: Tuner Operation
DIRECT button. Within a few seconds, enter the sta tion’s frequency by using the preset number buttons. For ex am ple, to tune to radio station 97.3, press DI RECT, then 9, then 7 and then 3. Setting the Presets... -
Page 46: Recording
CHAPTER 5 Recording Recording to a Tape Player Input signals from an audio source playing in the Receiver 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 Þ 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 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... -
Page 48: The Holographic Image
CHAPTER 5 Holographic Im age The Holographic Image 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's legend- ary (and much sought after) Carver C-9. -
Page 49: Appendix: Speaker Placement
Appendix Speaker Place ment 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 Receiver's Aux speaker outputs can be conÞ...
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Page 51: The Rs-232 Port
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 Þ t into the Receiver and normally 9-pin female at the other, to Þ... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide The SunÞ re Ultimate Receiver is expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble-free per for mance. 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- ces sor are on and fully op er a tion al. - Page 53 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. This is often a player's setup menu item, not the disc's menu. • Some discs are available with a number of different options, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.
- Page 54 APPENDIX "Protect" shows in the display The Receiver has thermal and short-circuit protection circuits. If the ampliÞ er internal temperature is high, a quiet fan will engage and start to cool things down. If the temperature increases further, the Receiver will go into a standby mode and "Protect"...
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Page 55: Remote Control Codes
Proceed 239 ScientiÞ c Atlanta 156, 163 Proton 044, 107, 228 Sima 082 Quasar 103, 008 Solo Electronics 207 Radio Shack 182 Somfy 078, 079 RCA 017, 042, 150 Sony 104, 164, 165, 166 Realistic 042, 050, 051, 102, Starcom 153... - Page 56 Emerson 006, 017, 025, 027, 173, 193 029, 031, 034, 035, 036, 037, Quasar 034, 056, 092 046, 101, 129, 131, 138, 153, Radio Shack 019, 043, 143, 162, 116 004, 127 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 RCA 160, 161, 165, 065, 156,...
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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: Speciþ Cations
APPENDIX SpeciÞ cations 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, < 0.5 % THD) Surround: 200 W + 200 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, <... -
Page 59: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty SunÞ 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. SunÞ re Corporation offers the following Warranty to you, the owner of a new SunÞ... - Page 60 AU DIO /VID EO INP UT VIDE O VID 1 VID 2 AU DIO /VID EO OU TPU TS Mad e in Snoh omis h, Was hing MA IN CO MP ON EN ton, U.S. A. VID 2/M ON2 T VID EO IN CO MP ON EN VID 1 OU T...