Velodyne Acoustics Audio/Video Subwoofer System User Manual
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne subwoofer system. This
system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction and
will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly cared for.
Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and proper
system connection and operation.
system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction and
will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly cared for.
Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and proper
system connection and operation.
Caution!
Please observe the following precautions to insure safe and proper
system operation.
Please observe the following precautions to insure safe and proper
system operation.
Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity
environments!!!
environments!!!
Warning!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open speaker enclosure or
amp chassis cover. Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all service
questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer or service representative.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open speaker enclosure or
amp chassis cover. Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all service
questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer or service representative.
Prior to Installation
Please unpack the system carefully. This unit is heavy. Use caution
when lifting or moving to avoid injury. Remove all staples used to seal
the carton as they can scratch the cabinet. Please save the carton and
all packaging materials for future use. Packing this unit in any other
carton may result in severe damage when shipping. Record the serial
number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference.
Please unpack the system carefully. This unit is heavy. Use caution
when lifting or moving to avoid injury. Remove all staples used to seal
the carton as they can scratch the cabinet. Please save the carton and
all packaging materials for future use. Packing this unit in any other
carton may result in severe damage when shipping. Record the serial
number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference.
PRODUCT FEATURES
• 8” (6.5” piston diameter) driver with 2.5” high-temp voice coil and
107 ounce magnet/204 ounce motor structure
• Built-in 2000 watts Dynamic/1000 watts RMS high efficiency
Class D amplifier
• Adjustable (40 to 120 Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable)
• Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs
• LFE Input
• Speaker-level inputs with five way binding post connections
• Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable)
• Variable volume control
• Selectable phase control (0° or 180°)
• Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs
• LFE Input
• Speaker-level inputs with five way binding post connections
• Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable)
• Variable volume control
• Selectable phase control (0° or 180°)
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• Frequency response of 28 - 120 Hz
• Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers; 12 dB/octave initial,
• Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers; 12 dB/octave initial,
48 dB/octave ultimate
• Driver Displacement Control circuit prevents over excursion
and amp clipping
• Blue power indicator LED
• High-excursion EPDM rubber surround
• Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion
• High-excursion EPDM rubber surround
• Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation
options. Read all the installation information below in order to determine
which installation option is best suited for your system. Remember to
perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to
prevent possible damage.
options. Read all the installation information below in order to determine
which installation option is best suited for your system. Remember to
perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to
prevent possible damage.
PLACEMENT
True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are
primarily omni-directional. While it is recommended that the subwoofer
be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers, room and system
conditions often dictate otherwise. Keep in mind that frequency
response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement,
depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room. Typically, the
optimum location for a subwoofer is tucked away in a corner of your
listening room. This location will usually offer the greatest output levels
and optimum low frequency extension. The worst location for a
subwoofer is typically far away from any walls and close to the center of
your room. Avoid these locations when possible. When using a pair of
Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer
by the satellite of the same channel.
True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are
primarily omni-directional. While it is recommended that the subwoofer
be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers, room and system
conditions often dictate otherwise. Keep in mind that frequency
response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement,
depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room. Typically, the
optimum location for a subwoofer is tucked away in a corner of your
listening room. This location will usually offer the greatest output levels
and optimum low frequency extension. The worst location for a
subwoofer is typically far away from any walls and close to the center of
your room. Avoid these locations when possible. When using a pair of
Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer
by the satellite of the same channel.
Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do
not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace
registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of
excessive moisture, such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc.
The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be
walked on, pinched or compressed in any way that could result in
damaging the insulation or wire.
not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace
registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of
excessive moisture, such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc.
The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be
walked on, pinched or compressed in any way that could result in
damaging the insulation or wire.
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