Sunfire 200 ~ five, 400 ~ five manual Contents

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SAFETY

15.To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an exten- sion 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 cou- rant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fond sans laisser aucune parIIIe à découvert.

16.Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the Component is not defeated.

This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is ap- plicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Ca- nadian Department of Communications.

ATTENTION — Le présent appar- eil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRO- DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Contents

Safety Instructions

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Unpacking and List of Features

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Installation

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Front Panel Features

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Rear Panel Features

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Chapter 2: System ConÞgurations

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Appendix:

 

Series and Parallel

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Troubleshooting Guide

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SpeciÞcations

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Limited Warranty

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Service Assistance

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Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before connecting and using your SunÞre AmpliÞer.

Chapter 1 is a general introduction to the features, details and installa- tion of your ampliÞer.

Chapter 2 shows some typical con- nections to a preampliÞer and speakers.

The Appendix shows some addition- al information, including a trouble- shooting guide, the Warranty, and service assistance details.

To Þnd out more about this and other SunÞre products, please visit our website: www.sunÞre.com

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User's Manual

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Contents Five Read Instructions -- All the safety Safety InstructionsContents Introduction Cinema Grand Editions Signature 400~Þve200~Þve Care InstallationAC Power Considerations UnpackingCrystal Base Front Panel FeaturesOverview MeterRCA Inputs Rear Panel FeaturesAUTO/ON/OFF Switch VDC Trigger InputCurrent Source Fuses IEC connectorXLR Inputs Current Source Outputs Voltage Source OutputsUnbalanced Connections System ConÞgurationsInputs Balanced ConnectionsBiamping Output connectionsInput connections Biamping with an external crossover Biamping ConnectionsTPU Biwiring ConnectionsSeries and Parallel speaker connections SeriesParallel Hum is heard in your speakers Troubleshooting GuideNo sound from one or more speakers AmpliÞer shuts down often or the line fuse blows oftenCurrent source outputs not working Other causes of noisePoor bass performance Turn-on and turn-off thumps200~Þve SpeciÞcations Signature 400~ÞveService Assistance Limited WarrantyFive

200 ~ five, 400 ~ five specifications

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