Sunfire 400 ~ five, 200 ~ five manual SpeciÞcations Signature 400~Þve, 200~Þve

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APPENDIX

SpeciÞcations Signature 400~Þve

Power output

400 watts continuous, per chan- nel, all channels driven into eight ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.5% T.H.D.

Power at clipping, min

800 watts per channel into four ohms.

1200 watts per channel into two ohms (time limited basis).

Hum and Noise

-118 dB, A-Weighted

Maximum output current

120 amps peak to peak per ch.

Maximum output voltage

56.6 Vrms

Output impedance Front Left and Right channels

Voltage source: Approx. zero ohms

Current source: Approx. one ohm

RCA Input impedance:

24 k

Input sensitivity for rated output

Unbalanced: 1.9 Vrms

Balanced: 0.95 Vrms

XLR Input impedance:

10 k, each leg balanced to ground

Female XLR Pin 1 is ground

Pin 2 is positive (hot) Pin 3 is negative (cold)

12 VDC Trigger Inputs

Input voltage range 5 -18 VDC

Impedance: approx 600 (20 mA @ 12 V)

Removable terminal block, and dual 1/8" mini jacks for daisy chaining.

Power Consumption

45 W

At idle

400 W

Typical (1/8th power)

1800 W

Absolute Max (Fuse

 

Limit)

Dimensions

17.0 inches wide

5.9inches high (including feet)

16.7inches deep (to tips of con- nectors)

Weight

38 lbs

Finish

Brushed aluminum with black an- odize or a light titanium Þnish.

200~Þve

Power output

200 watts continuous, per chan- nel, all channels driven into eight ohms, from 20 Hz-20 kHz with no more than 0.5% T.H.D.

Power at clipping, min:

400 watts per channel into four ohms.

800 watts per channel into two ohms (time limited basis).

Hum and Noise

-115 dB, A-Weighted

Maximum output current

80 amperes peak to peak per ch.

Maximum output voltage

40.0 Vrms

Output impedance Front Left and Right channels

Voltage source: Approx. zero ohms

Current source: Approx. one ohm

RCA Input impedance

24 k

Input sensitivity for rated output

Unbalanced: 1.3 Vrms

Balanced: 0.65 Vrms

XLR Input impedance

10 k, each leg balanced to ground

Female XLR

Pin 1 is ground

Pin 2 is positive (hot) Pin 3 is negative (cold)

12 VDC Trigger Inputs

Input voltage range 5 -18 VDC Impedance: approx 600

(20 mA @ 12 V)

Removable terminal block, and dual 1/8" mini jacks for daisy chaining.

Power Consumption

45 W

At idle

200 W

Typical (1/8th power)

1800 W

Absolute Max (Fuse

 

Limit)

Dimensions

17.0 inches wide

5.9inches high (including feet)

16.7inches deep (to tips of con- nectors)

Weight

32 lbs

Finish

Brushed aluminum with black an- odize or a light titanium Þnish.

© 2005 SunÞre Corporation.

All rights reserved. SunÞre Corpora- tion reserves the right to improve its products at any time. Therefore, speciÞcations are subject to change without notice.

Manual part # : 913-113-00 Rev B

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User's Manual

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Contents Five Safety Instructions Read Instructions -- All the safetyContents Introduction Cinema Grand Editions Signature 400~Þve200~Þve Unpacking InstallationAC Power Considerations CareMeter Front Panel FeaturesOverview Crystal BaseVDC Trigger Input Rear Panel FeaturesAUTO/ON/OFF Switch RCA InputsCurrent Source Outputs Voltage Source Outputs IEC connectorXLR Inputs Current Source FusesSystem ConÞgurations Unbalanced ConnectionsBalanced Connections InputsBiamping Output connectionsInput connections Biamping Connections Biamping with an external crossoverBiwiring Connections TPUSeries and Parallel speaker connections SeriesParallel AmpliÞer shuts down often or the line fuse blows often Troubleshooting GuideNo sound from one or more speakers Hum is heard in your speakersTurn-on and turn-off thumps Other causes of noisePoor bass performance Current source outputs not workingSpeciÞcations Signature 400~Þve 200~ÞveLimited Warranty Service AssistanceFive

200 ~ five, 400 ~ five specifications

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