High Resolution Series
Satellite and Center
Loudspeakers
HRS-SAT4 and HRS-SAT4C
HRS-SAT4
HRS-SAT4C
User's Manual
Features
Introduction
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Perfectly matched to the HRS
subwoofers to form a complete system
Thank you for purchasing a Sunfire
High Resolution Series loudspeaker. We
hope you enjoy it and the music it makes
as much as we have enjoyed creating it
for you.
HRS-SAT4 can be wall-mounted, or
stand on a cabinet or shelf. It can be
used for left, right, surround, and sur-
round-back applications
This loudspeaker follows a great
heritage of both world-class loudspeaker
designs and industry-leading subwoofer
technologies.
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HRS-SAT4C can be wall-mounted, or
stand on a TV cabinet or shelf. It can
be used horizontally as a center chan-
nel, or wall-mounted vertically as a left,
right, or surround loudspeaker
The HRS-SAT4 satellite loudspeaker
and HRS-SAT4C center loudspeaker are
designed as a perfect match to our High
Resolution Series subwoofers, resulting
in an amazing home theater experience...
the kind of heart-felt experience that
could only come from Sunfire.
Two-way, high pressure design with
fully-sealed enclosure, offers tight bass
and high output
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Magnetically shielded
4.5" High Back-emf drivers (one for the
HRS-SAT4, two for the HRS-SAT4C)
Unpacking
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1" ring radiating tweeter
111 dB maximum output
ꢀ00 watts maximum power
Magnetic grilles
Your Sunfire High Resolution Series
loudspeaker should reach you in perfect
condition. If you do notice any shipping
damage, please contact Sunfire imme-
diately.
Gold-plated 5-way terminals
Gently lift out the loudspeaker and all
the packing material. It is important to
save all the packing materials and the
box in case your loudspeaker ever needs
to be moved or shipped for repair.
"Kickstand" tilt control (HRS-SAT4C
only)
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High gloss multi-layer cabinet finish
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Optional stand for the HRS-SAT4
Make sure that you keep your sales
receipt. It is the only way to establish
the duration of your Limited Warranty
and it may come in useful for insurance
purposes.
Care
If your loudspeaker needs servicing,
please read the Troubleshooting section
on page 14. If a problem persists, please
contact your nearest authorized Sunfire
Dealer.
Please take a moment to fill out and
mail the Sunfire Customer Response
card. Also read the serial number located
on the rear label and record it here:
Serial Number:
Purchased from:
Date:
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Overview
Tweeter
The HRS-SAT4 and HRS-SAT4C are
The tweeter used in both the center
high performance loudspeakers, specifi-
cally designed to provide high output and
high performance for your home theater.
Years of research and decades of ex-
perience have gone into these amazing
loudspeakers.
and surround loudspeakers represents
a unique approach to tweeter design
that results in unrivaled performance. It
shares design elements with tweeters
found in very expensive European loud-
speakers, and has a frequency response
that is flat to above 20 kHz for crystal-
clear detail from any source.
Sunfire created the category of small-
box, high-power subwoofers more than
a decade ago with the original True
Subwoofer. This design relies on high-
pressure, “High Back-emf” technology
that provides very high bass output from
a very small box. When migrating this
subwoofer technology to the midrange
and high frequencies on these HRS loud-
speakers, you get the same advantages:
high output, small size, high efficiency,
and years of trouble-free operation.
The 1" ring radiating silk dome offers
instantaneous response and wide disper-
sion. The tweeter's vented back chamber
contributes to high power handling,
improves frequency response with lower
distortion, and provides superior transi-
tion from high frequencies to the critical
midrange.
Cabinet and baffle
The woofer(s) and tweeter are mounted
to a cast aluminum front baffle that is
clamped to the cabinet from the rear,
forming a fully-sealed enclosure. This
clamping design produces a stiff cabinet
that is very resistant to vibration, result-
ing in tight bass response, high fidelity
reproduction, and high output for music
and movies.
Woofers
The “Trifilar” voice coil (actually 3
dual voice coils wound in parallel) has
a much higher output than conventional
multi-layer voice coil designs, and is
also significantly lighter. This, combined
with the lightweight and incredibly-strong
Kevlar® cone, means that the driver
responds very quickly. As a result, drum
kicks, and other percussive effects will
sound tighter and more lifelike. Having a
lightweight woofer means that it has im-
proved top-end response. This makes for
smoother integration with the tweeter in
Nine layers of paint and clear coats
provide an elegant finish with protection
and scratch resistance, and matches the
finish of the HRS subwoofers.
the critical upper midrange, lower treble Optional satellite stand
range – where much of the vocal informa-
Specially designed for the
tion lives. As a result, vocals and dialog
HRS-SAT4, these optional
sound very natural – not muffled or tinny.
stands follow the cabinet
shape, and produce an inte-
grated, one-piece look. The
stand has an attractive high-
gloss lacquered base and
The woofer's 1" excursion is up to four
times that of conventional woofers, and
provides the highest power handling in
its class.
painted aluminum column.
The cast aluminum basket offers more
rigidity than the typical stamped variety.
When driven at high volume, they will not
flex, and the result is tight bass at high
Speaker wires are hidden
inside the column, for a
sleek finished product.
volume, with very low distortion.
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Features
HRS-SAT4C
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HRS-SAT4
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1. Mounting Brackets
3. Anti-vibration pads
The satellite loudspeaker has one
keyhole bracket that allows for wall
mounting and fitting onto the optional
stand.
These pads can be fixed to the bottom
of the loudspeakers if they are not wall
mounted, and can be fixed to the rear
panel if they are wall-mounted. They
can also be fitted along the bottom
edge of the HRS-SAT4C to allow it to
tilt further up if required (see below).
The center channel loudspeaker has
two keyhole brackets, and can be
mounted horizontally or vertically.
To stand the center speaker vertically
on a shelf, use the pads on the rear of
the touching face to allow the speaker
to stand vertically (or they will tilt back).
ꢀ. Binding Posts
The loudspeakers each have a pair of
5-way binding posts, that accept bare
wire, pin connectors, spade connec-
tors, banana and dual-banana plugs*.
4. Kickstand
This supports the rear
Always use high quality connections
and speaker wires, and make sure
there are no loose fittings or stray wire
strands.
of the HRS-SAT4C, and
allows it to tilt up or down.
Tighten the knurled nut
when you have found the
best position.
Tilt down
Flat
Connect the positive speaker-level
output of your power amplifier or
receiver to the positive (red) input of
the loudspeaker. Connect the negative
speaker-level output of your power am-
plifier or receiver to the negative (black)
input of the loudspeaker.
If you are wall-mounting
the loudspeaker, then the
kickstand and nut must
be removed. Keep them
in a safe place.
Tilt up
Tilt up more
with pads
5. Grille
Make sure that the positive and nega-
tive connections do not touch, or this
may damage your power amplifier.
The grilles are attached with magnets.
To remove them, gently pry away from
the corners. The magnetic logo badge
on the HRS-SAT4C fits either vertically
or horizontally in shallow recesses
in the grille, depending on how
*Note that the banana and dual-banana
plugs will not work if the loudspeakers
are wall-mounted, or if the HRS-SAT4
is fitted on the optional stand.
you are using the loudspeaker.
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Loudspeaker Locations
The details below show various sys-
If you have a smaller TV, the loud-
tems incorporating the loudspeakers, with
a subwoofer to handle the low frequency
range.
speakers should be no more than two
feet away from the sides of the TV.
If you have a Sunfire or Carver system
equipped with Sonic Holography, then
it is recommended that you use a tape
measure to set the left and right loud-
speakers to be an equal distance away
from your listening position, within half
an inch tolerance. (Sonic Holography is a
unique process designed by Bob Carver
to enhance the three-dimensional effects
and realism of stereo sound.)
Ideally, all of the surround loudspeak-
ers in a home theater system should
be of the same make and model, and
positioned at similar heights to produce a
smooth and continuous soundfield.
Front Left/Right Speakers
The front left and right loudspeak-
ers should be positioned so that your
TV screen is exactly centered between
them. This will help focus your attention
towards the screen. The HRS-SAT4 can
be wall-mounted on each side of a flat
panel display, or mounted on the optional
stands either side of your TV. Alterna-
tively, you can use the HRS-SAT4C wall-
mounted in a vertical orientation.
Center Loudspeaker
Most movie dialog will come from the
center loudspeaker, so careful positioning
is an important part of a good home the-
ater system. Your eyes and ears should
focus your attention towards the center of
the screen.
Right
TV
Center
Sub
Couch
Left
Front left and right loudspeakers
Center loudspeaker
The center loudspeaker can sit on top,
or directly underneath the TV, as long
as it is located on the centerline and
not off to one side. Use the kickstand to
adjust the elevation angle so it is pointing
towards your listening position.
Left
HRS-SAT4
Right
HRS-SAT4
Position the front face of the loud-
speaker close to the front edge of the TV
cabinet. (The sound waves may other-
wise reflect off the top of the TV cabinet
and distort the center imaging.)
Center HRS-SAT4C
(above or below display)
Wall-mounted display and loudspeakers
The left loudspeaker should be set ex-
actly the same distance and angle away
from your listening position as the right
loudspeaker.
For flat panel displays, the center loud-
speaker can be fitted on the walls directly
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above or below the display, as long as it
is located on the centerline and not off to
one side.
If possible, have the center, left and
right loudspeakers at the same height
(within two feet). This will help give a
smooth transition when sound effects
move from loudspeaker to loudspeaker.
5.1 Configuration
6.1 System
Place each surround loudspeaker an
equal distance away from your central
listening position, and keep them at least
one or two feet above ear level (with you
sitting down).
With two surround back loudspeakers,
set them behind and between the sur-
round loudspeakers:
5.1 System
7.1 System
They can be placed behind the listen-
ing position, on the rear walls or the side
walls, or on the optional stands.
9.1 Configuration
Some Sunfire home theater processors
and receivers have two side-axis chan-
nels that are matrixed from the left and
right front channels, and they are avail-
able in stereo as well as surround modes.
You can also experiment with “toeing-
in” the speakers slightly, to direct the high
frequencies to the listening position.
6.1 and 7.1 Configuration
Place the side-axis loudspeakers along
the side walls, close to the fronts. You
can also angle them in towards your
listening position.
Sunfire home theater processors and
receivers have two extra outputs for sur-
round back loudspeakers. These create
a wonderful sense of realism in surround
effects during playback of Dolby Digital
EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS-ES.
Such systems can be configured for
one or two surround back loudspeakers.
If you are connecting one surround
back loudspeaker, place it directly behind
your listening position and move the sur-
round loudspeakers to the side as shown:
9.1 System
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Subwoofer Location
Using a subwoofer
The best location for a single
subwoofer can be found by following
these steps:
The loudspeakers are designed
to be used with a subwoofer to
fill in the lower frequency range.
They are not designed to accept
ꢀ00 watts of power at the full frequency
range.
1. Place the subwoofer on your couch
or favorite easy-listening chair.
ꢀ. You can then either run a calibra-
tion (noise) signal through it, or
play some of your favorite music
samples with heavy bass.
The Sunfire High Resolution Series
subwoofers are a perfect match for the
satellite and center loudspeakers. Three
subwoofer models are available: HRS-8,
HRS-10, and HRS-1ꢀ.
3. Walk around the room, standing in
all the positions where you might
be able to place the subwoofer.
This is usually somewhere close
to the corners of the room. Try
locations fairly close to the front
loudspeakers, and try crouching
down low.
Your system should be designed so
that the satellite and center loudspeakers
receive only the range above 95 Hz, with
a subwoofer to handle the frequencies
below 95 Hz.
Sunfire home theater processors and
receivers have a bass management sys-
tem that allows you to redirect the bass
frequency range of each channel to the
subwoofer. The advantages are :
4. Find the place in the room where
the bass output from the subwoofer
is most even. Shut things down and
install the subwoofer there.
5. This is the best position for the
subwoofer. The bass will sound the
best when you are sitting in your
normal listening position.
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The overall bass of the system is
improved, as subwoofers, such as
Sunfire's powered HRS subwoofers
are specially designed for this
frequency range.
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The subwoofer can simultaneously
play the bass from all of the loud-
speakers, in addition to it’s own low
frequency effects channel (LFE).
There is no loss in perception of the
position of movie or music sound
effects, as the ear cannot easily
locate the position of bass sound
sources.
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Compact loudspeakers can be
used for front, center and sur-
rounds, as they do not have to
reproduce the low frequency range.
This leads to a saving in room
space.
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Your amplifiers do not waste power
reproducing the low frequency
range.
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Installation
Read the details on page 6 and ꢁ to
help determine the best position for your
loudspeaker.
Wall-mounting the HRS-SAT4
Into a wall stud
1. Use a studfinder to find the location
of a wall stud. Mark the wall with a
pencil on the centerline of the stud,
at the height of the keyhole bracket
of the loudspeaker.
The loudspeaker can be wall-mounted,
or simply placed on bookshelves or
on top of TV cabinets. If you are not
wall-mounting the loudspeaker, then we
recommend that you add the supplied
anti-vibration pads to the bottom surface.
ꢀ. Put on your safety glasses. With a
5/16" drill bit, drill through the dry
wall at this mark, without going into
the wall stud. Remove any dust.
To wall-mount the loudspeaker, please
follow the instructions below.
Tools required:
3. Screw in the supplied woodscrew
into the wall stud by hand, until the
head is sticking out approximately
1/8". Jump to step 8 below.
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Phillips screwdriver
Pencil or other marker
Electric drill and 5/16" drill bit
Level
Into dry wall
Safety glasses
4. Find the best location, and mark
the wall with a pencil in the location
and height of the keyhole.
Step ladder if needed
Electronic stud finder
Wood screws and dry wall anchors
with screws are supplied
5. Put on your safety glasses. With
a 5/16" drill bit, drill a hole through
the dry wall at this mark. Remove
any dust or particles.
Preliminary steps:
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Clear the area where you are going
to work, so it will be safe.
6. Press a dry wall anchor (supplied)
into the hole, and gently tap it in
flush.
Make sure there is no wiring, or
gas or water pipes behind the wall
where you are going to drill!
ꢁ. Tighten the screw by hand, until the
head is sticking out 1/8".
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Temporarily remove any wall-
mounted flat screen display if you
will be working close to it.
8. To reduce the chance of the loud-
speaker vibrating against the wall,
place the supplied anti-vibration
pads in two locations on the rear
panel.
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We recommend mounting the loud-
speakers into a wall stud.
If you have to mount the loud-
speakers onto a masonry wall, we
recommend that you consult with
your hardware supplier to buy suit-
able masonry hardware.
Keyhole bracket
The HRS-SAT4 weighs ꢁ.0 lb. (3.ꢀ
kg) and the HRS-SAT4C weighs
12.0 lb. (5.4 kg). You should allow
a good safety margin. If in doubt,
please contact your Sunfire dealer
for professional installation.
Anti-vibration pads
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9. Connect your speaker wires to the
back of the loudspeaker, making
sure of the correct polarity. Gently
pull on the wires to make sure of a
good connection. Secure the wires
so their weight is not pulling against
the terminals. Note that banana
or dual-banana plugs will not work
when wall-mounting the loudspeak-
er, or when fitting the HRS-SAT4 on
the optional stand.
4. Put on your safety glasses. With a
5/16" drill bit, drill through the dry
wall at each mark, without drilling
into the wall stud. Remove any
dust.
5. For holes into a wall stud, screw in
the supplied woodscrew into the
wall stud by hand, until the head is
sticking out approximately 1/8".
6. For holes into dry wall, press a dry
wall anchor into each hole, and
10. Hold the loudspeaker in place, so
the keyhole lines up with the screw
on the wall. Make sure that the
screw head is securely in the key-
hole slot. If the loudspeaker feels
loose, drive the screw in further and
remount the loudspeaker.
gently tap them in flush. Tighten the
screws by hand, until the heads are
sticking out approximately 1/8".
ꢁ. To reduce the chance of the loud-
speaker vibrating against the wall,
place the supplied anti-vibration
pads in two locations on the rear
panel as shown.
Wall-mounting the
HRS-SAT4C
The HRS-SAT4C comes with a wall-
mount template to help you mark the cor-
rect position for the two mounting screws.
It is recommended that you get at least
one of the screws into a wall stud, if pos-
sible. If this is not possible, then two dry
wall anchors and screws are supplied.
Anti-vibration pads
8. Connect your speaker wires to the
back of the loudspeaker, making
sure of the correct polarity. Secure
the wires so their weight is not pull-
ing against the terminals. Note that
banana or dual-banana plugs will
not work when wall-mounting the
loudspeaker.
Remove the nut and the kickstand
bracket, and keep them in a safe place.
1. Use a studfinder to find the location
of a suitable wall stud.
ꢀ. Position the wall-mount template
so that one of the holes is over the
wall stud centerline, at the right
height. Use a level to make sure
that the two holes are horizontal (or
vertical, if that is your preference).
9. Hold the loudspeaker in place,
so the keyholes line up with the
screws on the wall. Make sure that
the screwheads are securely in the
keyhole slots. If the loudspeaker
feels loose, drive the screws in fur-
ther and remount the loudspeaker.
3. Mark the wall with a pencil in the
location of the two holes, and
remove the template.
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Optional Satellite Stand
ꢀ. Feed the speaker wires up through
The HRS-SAT4 satellite loudspeaker
has an optional stand that allows it to be
installed neatly in your room.
the base, until they can be gently
pulled through the rectangular hole
near the top of the column.
The base of the stand can be fitted with
four spikes, or four rubber-tipped spikes if
you have hardwood floors etc.
Wires
Tools required:
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Allen wrench (supplied with stand)
Wires
Preliminary steps:
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Run the speaker cables to each lo-
cation, so these can be fitted to the
HRS-SAT4 loudspeaker during the
assembly of the stand. See page 6
and ꢁ for placement options.
Procedure:
1. Fit the column into the base,
3. Connect the speaker wires to the
loudspeaker rear terminals. Make
sure the polarity is correct, and
gently pull on the wires to make
sure they make a secure connec-
tion. Note that single and dual-
banana plugs cannot be used with
this stand.
and secure it with three screws
supplied. Fit the four spikes or rub-
ber-tipped spikes to the base and
tighten with the supplied wrench.
Keyhole
bracket
Column
Binding
posts
Base
Threaded
hole
4. Fit the keyhole bracket in the rear
of the loudspeaker over the screw
head that sticks out near the top
of the column. Check that it is
securely in the keyhole slot.
Spikes
3 screws
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5. Pass the large screw through the
hole in the rear side of the column,
and into the threaded hole in the
rear of the loudspeaker. Be careful
not to pinch or cut the speaker
wires with the screw, or jam the
wires between the loudspeaker
and the top of the column. Tighten
the screw until the loudspeaker is
secured flush with the column.
Screw head
Screw
Screw
6. Move the loudspeaker/stand as-
sembly into position in your room.
Make sure that the speaker wires
pass through the slots in the base
when you set it down.
Slots
Wires
HRS-SAT4 mounted to the stand
ꢁ. Test that the loudspeaker is work-
ing correctly. If your home theater
processor or receiver has a test
tone system, try sending test tones
through all of the loudspeakers in
your system, to check for correct
operation.
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Specifications
Design
ꢀ way, High Pressure
Drive Units
HF: 1-inch ring radiating tweeter
LF: 4.5-inch High Back-emf
Frequency Response
95 Hz to 30 kHz
Crossover Frequency
1.5 kHz
Maximum Power
ꢀ00 watts
Minimum Power
ꢀ5 watts
Sensitivity (2.83 V/1 meter)
88 dB
Maximum Output
111 dB
Impedance
6 ohms nominal
Connections
1 pair of gold plated 5-way terminals
Dimensions
(Maximum dimensions, including grille)
HRS-SAT4
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
8.0" (203.2 mm)
5.45" (138.4 mm)
6.0" (154.2 mm)
7.0 lb. (3.2 kg)
HRS-SAT4C
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
5.45" (138.4 mm)
13.2" (335.3 mm)
6.0" (152.4 mm)
12.0 lb. (5.4 kg)
© 2008 Sunfire, LLC.
All rights reserved. Sunfire, LLC reserves
the right to improve its products at any time.
Therefore, specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Manual 913-150-00 Rev A
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Troubleshooting
The HRS-SAT4 and HRS-SAT4C
loudspeakers are designed and built
to provide years of trouble-free perfor-
mance. Most problems that occur can
usually be solved by checking your setup,
or by making sure all components are
fully operational.
The following information will help you
deal with common problems you may
experience. If a problem persists, please
contact your Dealer for assistance.
Poor or no sound
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Check all the connections from the
loudspeaker to the amplifier or receiver.
Swap loudspeakers around, and see
if the poor sound follows a particular
loudspeaker.
Check that your amplifier is not driven
too hard or is clipping. Even a low-
powered amplifier driven into clipping
can cause distortion, or damage your
loudspeakers.
Many processor/preamps can send
test tones through all the loudspeakers
in your system. Use this to adjust the
volume of each channel until they are
all playing at the same level. Make sure
that any bass management options are
set correctly, and any channels using
the loudspeakers are set to "small," or
"95 Hz."
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If the system bass is weak only when
playing surround sources, check that
your processor is correctly set to decode
the surround modes, such as Dolby
Digital or DTS.
Some DVD discs have a menu that
allows you to select which soundtrack
to play. Check that the correct surround
audio soundtrack is selected.
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Limited Warranty
Sunfire, LLC is proud of its products
that have been built with care using
advanced technology and premium com-
ponent parts. Your unit has been crafted
to perform properly for many years.
Sunfire offers the following Warranty to
you, the owner of a new Sunfire product:
Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. We
suggest that you attach your purchase
receipt to this Warranty and keep these in
a safe place. Thank you for your choice
of a Sunfire product.
The Sunfire Warranty for the HRS-
SAT4 and HRS-SAT4C loudspeakers
is in effect for FIVE years from the date
of original retail purchase. The Sunfire
Warranty covers defects in materials and
workmanship. The following, however,
are excluded:
Service Assistance
a) Damage caused during shipment.
We suggest that you read the Limited
Warranty completely to fully understand
your Warranty/Service coverage.
b) Damage caused by accident, mis-
use, abuse of operation contrary
to the instructions specified in the
Sunfire user’s manual
If your Sunfire product ever requires
service, write to us, or call:
Sunfire, LLC
c) Units where the serial number
has been defaced, modified or
removed,
Technical Services Department
P.O. Box 1589
Snohomish, WA 98ꢀ90
support@sunfire.com
Tel (425) 335-4748
d) Damage resulting from modification
or attempted repair by any person
not authorized in writing by Sunfire,
LLC.
e) Units purchased from unauthorized
Fax (425) 335-4746
dealers.
You will be directed to an authorized
Sunfire Service Station or receive
instructions to ship the unit to the factory.
Please save the original shipping carton
and packing materials in case shipping is
required. Please do not ship Parcel Post.
The Sunfire Warranty extends to the
original owner during the five year war-
ranty period so long as the original dated
purchase receipt is presented whenever
warranty service is required.
All implied warranties, including war-
ranties or merchantability and fitness
for particular purposes, are limited in
duration to the five year length of this
Warranty, unless otherwise provided by
state law.
NOTE: Before sending in your unit for
repair, you must call Sunfire for return
authorization (RA).
Include a complete description of the
problem, indicating how you have it
connected, the associated equipment in
your system and a copy of your purchase
receipt. Initial shipping costs are not paid
by Sunfire; return ground shipping costs
will be prepaid if repairs were covered by
the scope of this Warranty.
Sunfire’s liability is limited to the repair
or replacement, at our option, of any de-
fective product and shall not in any event
include property or any other incidental or
consequential damages which may result
from the failure of this product.
User's Manual
15
HRS-SAT4
HRS-SAT4C
High Resolution Series
Satellite and Center
Loudspeakers
HRS-SAT4 and HRS-SAT4C
Manual 913-150-00 Rev A
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