DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON True Subwoofer Solitaire 10 DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON Solitaire 10 Solitaire 10 and Solitaire 12 User's Manual
Safety Instructions 9. Power Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are 1. Read Instructions -– All the safety and not likely to be walked upon or pinched by operation instructions should be read before items placed upon or against them, paying the SunÞre Component is operated. particular attention to cords at plugs, con2. Retain Instructions — The safety and venience receptacles, and the point where operating instructions should be kept for they exit the Component.
15. To Prevent Electric Shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette Þche polariseé avec un prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fond sans laisser aucune pariie à découvert. 16.
Introduction Dear Friend: Thank you for purchasing my SunÞre True Subwoofer EQ Solitaire. I hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as I have enjoyed creating it for you. The big breakthrough features of the subwoofer are its uncanny tracking downconverter, its long throw, high back-electromotive force driver, and its fully automatic room equalizer.
Overview Your SunÞre True Subwoofer EQ Solitiare is designed to give you the best possible low-frequency sound quality for your Home Theater experience. It incorporates a tremendously powerful built-in ampliÞer and a single long-throw driver to produce tight, ßoor-rumbling, denture-rattling bass that you can feel as well as hear. The subwoofer is available in two versions, and this manual covers both: Solitaire 12 is a 13 inch cube, with an output greater than 113 dB peak SPL, 16 Hz to 100 Hz.
Control Panel Features 15 14 13 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON 11 7 Solitaire 10 10 9 1. Volume This control lets you match the output level of the subwoofer to the level of your satellite/main speakers. The subwoofer output will increase as this control is rotated clockwise. When you have just installed your system, turn this down Þrst before turning on your subwoofer. This will prevent any loud surprises. 2. Crossover Frequency 6 8 3.
passive network with a Þxed crossover frequency of 70 Hz and a 6 dB per octave slope. We recommend using this high-pass function with main/satellite speakers that are small and not designed to reproduce low frequencies. If your main speakers are capable of operating full range, then you will not need to use the high-pass function. To use the high-pass outputs, connect the preamp outs on your preamp/ receiver to the subwoofer’s line level inputs using good quality RCA type patch cords.
Control Panel Features continued 15 14 13 12 DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON 11 Solitaire 10 EURO (230 VAC) MODEL: Connect the linecord to the subwoofer before connecting the other end to a 230 Volt, 50/60 Hz AC outlet. The outlet must have a circuit rating of 8 amps or more. Never plug the Euro (230 VAC) model subwoofer directly into 120130 Volts AC. 11. Power Switch The power switch is a CE requirement for international shipments. Leave it switched on at all times for normal operation.
Installation Observe the following general precautions and read the safety instructions on pages 2 and 3 before using your SunÞre Subwoofer. • • • Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control panel as this might result in an electrical shock to you, or damage to the unit. Protect it from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat, such as heating vents and radiators. To prevent Þre or shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Connections Please consider the following when setting up your new system : • Before making or changing any connections, ALWAYS make sure that the subwoofer and your other components are turned OFF. Also turn down the volume control of the subwoofer and your preampliÞer or receiver. • Whenever possible, keep the power cords away from the signal cables or speaker wires to prevent any hum or interference being heard in the speakers.
Location Placing your subwoofer in a corner will produce optimum performance. Experiment with at least two corners and decide which is the best, or you can try the following procedure: 1. 2. Start by placing the subwoofer right on the seat of your favorite couch or easy chair. Take care to position it so it is not likely to fall off. (This method may seem a bit odd, but it is based on principles of acoustic physics.
Room Equalization (EQ) Procedure Subwoofer performance is greatly affected by the room in which it is situated, and the positioning within the room. The room effects will boost and cut the output levels reaching your listening position. This gives a "Room EQ" effect which can often be far from wonderful. 4. Plug the microphone into the subwoofer's microphone jack. DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON The SunÞre True Sub EQ can automati5. Set these controls: cally adjust for the effects of Room EQ.
9. The sub automatically calculates the best equalization, based on the measured frequency response at your listening position. This will be saved, before returning to the normal listening mode. 10. In normal listening, you can adjust the overall effect of the saved EQ settings with the Equalizer Authority control. Normally you would turn it to 100% for full equalization. You can turn it to 0% to judge the effect of no equalization, or vary it to suit your taste. 11.
System ConÞgurations The following pages show some typical connections that you might make in your installation. They show how the inputs and outputs of the SunÞre Subwoofer are connected to your preampliÞer or receiver. Connections to a preampliÞer’s subwoofer output If your preampliÞer has a subwoofer output (often labeled LFE for Low Frequency Effects), it can be connected to the subwoofer’s Left (Mono) input as shown. This is the simplest and recommended connection.
Connections to a preampliÞer using Y cables If your preampliÞer does not have a sub/LFE output, you can use “Y” cables to send its main outputs to both the subwoofer and your ampliÞer. The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and your front speakers will play the full range. DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON Although bass is commonly distributed evenly between left and right channels (L+R bass), movie soundtracks often contain differential (L-R) bass.
Using the line level high-pass outputs If you are using a preampliÞer which does not have a sub/LFE output, you can send its left and right front output into the subwoofer’s Line Level inputs and then connect the subwoofer’s High-Pass outputs to the inputs of your ampliÞer. DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON The subwoofer will play the low frequencies and your ampliÞer and front speakers will play the frequency range above the subwoofer’s Þxed high-pass crossover point.
Using the speaker level inputs If you are using a receiver which does not have a subwoofer output or line level outputs (pre-outs), you can connect its speaker outputs to the subwoofer’s speakerlevel inputs. The front speakers can still be connected to your receiver. DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON The subwoofer’s internal ampliÞer supplies the power to reproduce the low frequency range. It receives a sample of the signal going to your front speakers.
Adjusting the controls There are two main methods for adjusting the level, crossover frequency and phase of the SunÞre Subwoofer to match a system: • Bob Carver’s preferred method: By listening and making the adjustments to suit your taste. • Laboratory method: By measuring the output and adjusting for a ßat frequency response. Excellent results can be obtained if you make the adjustments based on simply listening.
SpeciÞcations (Solitaire 12) AmpliÞer Output 1,500 watts rms (3.3 Ω impedance) High Cut Filter 0.75 Vrms from right input with volume control at 0 dB, 200 mVrms volume control fully clockwise * Input Impedance: 30 Hz - 100 Hz adjustable, with a "Bypass" position.
SpeciÞcations (Solitaire 10) AmpliÞer Output 1,250 watts rms (3.3 Ω impedance) High Cut Filter 0.75 Vrms from right input with volume control at 0 dB, 200 mVrms volume control fully clockwise * Input Impedance: 30 Hz - 100 Hz adjustable, with a "Bypass" position.
Troubleshooting The SunÞre Subwoofer 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 components connected to the ampliÞer are on and fully operational. The following information will help you deal with common problems you may experience during normal use. If a problem still persists, please contact your SunÞre Dealer for assistance.
Hum Adding any component such as a subwoofer to an existing system will often give rise to a hum which wasn’t there before. Your Þrst thought may be that the subwoofer has a problem, but this is more than likely caused by a “groundloop” in your system. Follow these steps to isolate the main cause of the ground-loop hum (there may even be more than one cause). • • Try to have all of your equipment on the same electrical outlet or circuit, see page 10 for more details.
Limited Warranty SunÞre 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. SunÞre Corporation offers the following Warranty to you, the owner of a new SunÞre product: The SunÞre Corporation Warranty for the True Subwoofer EQ Solitaire is in effect for TWO years from the date of original retail purchase.
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