Velodyne Acoustics Speaker System SPL-1000 Manuel utilisateur

Marque: Velodyne Acoustics

Modèle: Speaker System SPL-1000

Catégorie: Subwoofers

Taper: Manuel utilisateur

Ce manuel convient également à

Home Theater Subwoofer

SPL-800, SPL-1000,

and SPL-1200

Series II

Owner's Manual

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc.

345 Digital Drive

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

408.465.2800 voice

408.779.9227 fax

408.779.9208 Service fax

Web Site: www.velodyne.com

Service E-mail: [email protected]

Product E-mail: [email protected]

Technical E-mail: [email protected]

Not only was the little Velodyne the best

small

sub I've ever used,

it was one of the very best subs I've used.

-John Potis

SoundStage!, April 2002

"The SPL-1200 was able to hit an impressively deep 16 Hz."

Tom Noussaine

Sound & Vision, June 2001

"How do they get this kind of bass out of such a tiny box? Deep, tight,

tuneful and loud enough to rattle pictures on the wall--this is serious

subwoofing."

-Robert Deutsch

Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, September 1998

Printed on recycled paper

63-SPLII RevA 04/03

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable

parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the subwoofer.

1. Read Instructions -- All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoofer is operated.

2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions -- All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture -- The subwoofer should

not

be used near water -- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like.

6. Carts and Stands -- The subwoofer should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer

to avoid injury from tipover.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The subwoofer should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by

the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation -- The subwoofer should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper

ventilation. For example, the subwoofer should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that

may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may

impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat -- The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other subwoofers that produce heat.

10. Power Sources -- The subwoofer should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the

operating instructions or as marked on the subwoofer.

11. Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on

or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point at which they exit from the subwoofer.

12. Caution: To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inserted.

13. Cleaning -- The subwoofer should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods -- The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for

a long period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the

enclosure.

16. Damage Requiring Service -- The subwoofer should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.

b. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer.

c. The subwoofer has been exposed to rain.

d. The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

e. The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged.

17. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the subwoofer beyond what is described in the operating

instructions.

18. Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Replacement parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement

parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or service of repairs to this product, ask the service technician

to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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NOTES

Vorsicht: Zur Vermeidung von Gefahr durch elektrischen Schlag, Deckel (oder Rückwand) nicht

abnehmen. Produkt enthält keine Anwenderteile. Reparatur und Wartung nur von qualifiziertem

Fachpersonal vornehmen lassen.

Das Blitzsymbol dient als Hinweis auf unisolierte „gefährliche Spannungen“ innerhalb des Gehäuses,

deren Werte eine Berührungsgefahr für den Menschen darstellen können.

Das Symbol mit dem Ausrufungszeichen dient als Hinweis auf wichtige, in den Unterlagen des Subwoofers

enthaltene Bedienungs- und Wartungsvorschriften.

1. Anleitungen lesen - Alle Sicherheits- und Bedienungsanleitungen vor Inbetriebnahme des Subwoofers aufmerksam

durchlesen.

2. Anleitungen aufbewahren - Die Sicherheits- und Bedienungsanleitungen zur späteren Bezugnahme aufbewahren.

3. Warnungen beachten - Alle Warnungen am Subwoofer und in der Bedienungsanleitung unbedingt beachten.

4. Anleitungen befolgen - Alle Bedienungs- und Gebrauchsanleitungen genau befolgen.

5. Wasser und Feuchtigkeit - Subwoofer nicht in der Nähe von Wasser aufstellen, d.h. neben einer Badewanne,

Spüle, Waschmaschine, in einem feuchten Keller, in der Nähe des Swimmingpools o.ä..

6. Rollwagen und Ständer - Subwoofer nur mit einem vom Hersteller empfohlenen Rollwagen oder Ständer benutzen.

7. Wand- oder Deckenbefestigung - Subwoofer nur den Herstellerempfehlungen gemäß an der Wand oder Decke

befestigen.

8. Belüftung - Subwoofer so aufstellen, daß die erforderliche Belüftung nicht behindert wird. D.h., Subwoofer nicht auf

einer weichen Oberfläche wie einem Bett, Sofa, Teppich o.ä. aufstellen, die die Belüftungsöffnungen blockieren

kann. Subwoofer gleichfalls nicht in einem Regal oder Schrank unterbringen, worin die Luftzufuhr behindert wird.

9. Wärme - Subwoofer nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie Heizkörpern, Wärmespeichern, Öfen oder anderen

wärmeerzeugenden Subwoofern aufstellen.

10. Netzanschluß - Subwoofer nur an eine der in der Bedienungsanleitung beschriebenen oder auf dem Subwoofer

angegebenen Stromquellen anschließen.

11. Netzkabelschutz - Netzkabel so verlegen, daß nicht daraufgetreten wird oder sie durch darauf-oder

dagegengestellte Gegenstände eingeklemmt werden können. Die Anschlußstellen des Netzkabels an Steckdosen

und am Subwoofer dabei besonders beachten.

12. „Vorsicht“: Zur Vermeidung von Gefahr durch elektrischen Schlag sicherstellen, daß der Schutzkontakt

des Steckers vollständig in die Steckdose eingeführt ist.

13. Reinigung - Subwoofer nur den Herstellerempfehlungen gemäß reinigen.

14. Betriebsfreie Zeiträume - Netzkabel des Subwoofers aus der Steckdose ziehen, wenn er über einen längeren

Zeitraum nicht benutzt wird.

15. Beschädigungen durch Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten - Es ist darauf zu achten, daß keine Gegenstände auf

das Gehäuse fallen oder Flüssigkeiten darauf verschüttet werden.

16. Beschädigungen, die eine Reparatur erforderlich machen - Subwoofer sollte von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal

repariert werden, wenn:

a. Das Netzkabel oder der Stecker beschädigt sind.

b. Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in den Subwoofer gelangt sind.

c. Der Subwoofer dem Regen ausgesetzt wurde.

d. Der Betrieb des Subwoofers gestört ist oder seine Leistung deutlich nachgelassen hat.

e. Der Subwoofer fallengelassen oder beschädigt wurde.

17. Reparatur und Wartung - Durch den Benutzer auszuführende Wartungsmaßnahmen des Subwoofers sind auf die

in der Bedienungsanleitung angegebenen Prozeduren beschränkt.

18. Überlastung - Zur Vermeidung von Brandgefahr und elektrischem Schlag Wandsteckdosen,

Verlängerungskabel bzw. eingebaute Steckdosen nicht überlasten.

19. Ersatzteile - Wenn Ersatzteile benötigt werden, sicherstellen, daß der Servicetechniker entweder die vom

Hersteller angegebenen Ersatzteile benutzt oder Teile, die den Originalteilen entsprechende Kennwerte

besitzen. Die Verwendung von Ersatzteilen, die nicht zugelassen sind, kann Brände, elektrischen Schlag

oder andere Gefahren verursachen.

20. Sicherheitsprüfung - Nach Beendigung von Wartungs- oder Reparaturmaßnahmen an diesem Produkt vom

Servicetechniker Sicherheitsprüfungen zum Nachweis des ordnungsgemäßen Betriebszustandes vornehmen

lassen.

Alle anderweitigen Servicemaßnahmen von qualifiziertem Wartungspersonal durchführen lassen.

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VORSICHT

GEFÄHRLICHE SPANNUNG

NICHT ÖFFNEN

Thank You for Purchasing an

SPL Series II Velodyne Subwoofer!

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Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products:

Digital Drive 1812

Digital Drive Series

DD-10

DD-12

DD-15 THX Ultra 2

DD-18 THX Ultra 2

Deco System

Deco Satellites

CHT Series

CHT-8

CHT-10

CHT-12

CHT-15

CHT Front Row System

VX-10

DLS Series

DLS-3500

DLS-3750

DLS-4000

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Attention: Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas enlever le boitier (ou partie arrière de

l’enceinte). Aucune pièce ne doit être manipulée par l’utilisateur. Pour tout entretien, vous référer à un

personnel de service qualifié.

Le symbol de l’éclair avec la flèche sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence d’un “voltage dangereux”

non isolé dans l’enceinte du produit d’une magnitude pouvant constituer un risque

d’électrocution de personnes.

Le symbol du point d’exclamation sert à avertir l’utilisateur que d’importants conseils de fonctionnement

et de maintenance (entretien) sont fournis avec l’enceinte d’extrêmes graves.

1. Lire le mode d’emploi - Tous les conseils de sécurité et de fonctionnement doivent être lus avant de mettre en

marche l’enceinte.

2. Garder le mode d’emploi - Il est conseillé de conserver les conseils de sécurité et de fonctionnement pour un

éventuel usage futur.

3. Avertissements - Il est important de se conformer à tous les conseils de fonctionnement concernant l’enceinte

et à toutes les instructions inscrites sur l’enceinte.

4. Suivre les conseils - Tous les conseils d’utilisation et de fonctionnement doivent être suivis à la règle.

5. Eau et humidité - Ne pas utiliser l’enceinte près d’une source d’eau - par exemple, près de la baignoire, d’une

bassine de lavage, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à lavage, dans un sous-seul mouillé, près d’une piscine…

6. Pieds et Supports - N’utiliser que des pieds et supports recommandés par le fabricant.

7. Assemblage mural ou au plafond - Se conformer uniquement aux instructions du fabricant pour fixer l’enceinte

sur un mur ou sur un plafond.

8. Ventilation - Il est important de placer l’enceinte de telle sorte qu’elle ne gêne pas sa propre ventilation. Par

exemple, ne pas placer l’enceinte sur un lit, un canapé, sur la moquette, ou sur toute surface similaire qui

bloque les ouvertures de ventilation ; ne pas poser l’enceinte dans une meuble encastré ou fermé telle qu’une

bibliothèque ou un meuble qui empêche l’air de circuler par les ouvertures de ventilation de l’enceinte.

9. Chaleur - Placer l’enceinte loin de toute source de chaleur tels que radiateurs, compteurs thermiques, fours ou

autres enceintes dégageant de la chaleur.

10. Sources d’électricité - Ne brancher l’enceinte que dans une prise du type décrit dans le mode d’emploi ou

comme indiqué par le fabricant.

11. Protection du cordon électrique - Les cordons électriques doivent être fixés pour éviter que toute personne ne

marche dessus et que rien ne puisse être placé sur ou contre eux - faire tout particulièrement attention aux

cordons branchés dans des prises électriques, à des réceptacles et à leurs points de sorties de l’enceinte.

12. ”Attention : Afin d’éviter tout choc électrique, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond”.

13. Nettoyage - Pour le nettoyage de l’enceinte, suivre scrupuleusement les instructions du fabricant.

14. Périodes de non-utilisation - Le cordon électrique de l’enceinte doit rester débranché si l’enceinte reste

inutilisée pendant une longue période de temps.

15. Infiltration d’objet ou de liquide - Faire attention à ce qu’aucun objet ne tombe et à ce qu’aucun liquide ne soit

versé sur l’enceinte.

16. Dommages nécessitant réparation - L’enceinte ne doit être réparée que par du personnel qualifié lorsque :

a. le cordon électrique ou la prise ont été endommagés.

b. Des objets sont tombés ou du liquide a été versé sur l’enceinte.

c. L’enceinte a été exposée à la pluie.

d. L’enceinte ne semble pas fonctionner normalement ou indique un changement de performance.

e. L’enceinte est tombée par terre ou a été endommagée.

17. Entretien - L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de réparer l’enceinte au-delà de ce qui est décrit dans le mode

d’emploi.

18. Surcharge - Ne pas surcharger les prises murales, les rallonges, ou les prises femelles encastrées de

commodité. On risquerait un incendie ou un choc électrique.

19. Pièces de rechange - Lorsque le remplacement d’une pièce s’avère nécessaire, s’assurer que le technicien

utilise la pièce spécifiée par le fabriquant, ou une pièce possédant les mêmes caractéristiques que la pièce

d’origine. Les substitutions non autorisées peuvent provoquer des incendies ou des chocs électriques, ou

présenter d’autres dangers.

20. Contrôle de sécurité - Après toute intervention technique sur ce produit (neuf ou réparé), demander au

technicien de procéder à un contrôle de sécurité pour vérifier qu’il est en bon état de marche.

Toute autre réparation doit être référée à du personnel qualifié.

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IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SECURITE

ATTENTION

Risque d’électrocution

Ne pas ouvrir

SPECIFICATIONS SPL-800 Series II SPL-1000 Series II SPL-1200 Series II

Cabinet (H,W,D) 10.5" x 10.25" x 12.75" x 12.25" x 15" x 14.5" x

(incl. feet and grill) 12.5" 14.25" 16.25"

Frequency Response 28Hz - 120Hz 24Hz - 120Hz 22Hz - 120Hz

(+/-3 dB)

Harmonic Distortion <5% (typical) <5% (typical) <5% (typical)

High Pass Crossover 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz

(6 dB/octave) (6 dB/octave) (6 dB/octave)

Low Pass Crossover 40Hz - 120Hz 40Hz - 120Hz 40Hz - 120Hz

(12 dB/octave initial, 48 dB/octave ultimate)

Phase 0

or 180

Amplifier (Class D) 2000 watts Dynamic/ 2000 watts Dynamic/ 2000 watts Dynamic/

1000 watts RMS power 1000 watts RMS power 1000 watts RMS power

Woofer 8" 10" 12"

(forward firing) (6.5" Piston Diameter) (8" Piston Diameter) (9.7" Piston Diameter)

Magnetic Structure 204 oz. 346 oz. 346 oz.

(12.7 lbs.) (21.6 lbs.) (21.6 lbs.)

Voice Coil 2.5" Dual Layer 3" Dual Layer 3" Dual Layer

inner/outer wind inner/outer wind inner/outer wind

Inputs Line and Speaker Line and Speaker Line and Speaker

Level Level Level

Outputs Line-level, 80Hz up Line-level, 80Hz up Line level, 80Hz up

Magnetically Shielded No Yes Yes

Warranty (parts/labor) Two years Two years Two years

Weight (approx.) 35 lbs. 47 lbs. 57 lbs.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne subwoofer system. This

system represents the state of the art in home audio 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 instructions to insure safe and proper system

operation.

Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity

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.

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 or log onto www.velodyne.com.

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Troubleshooting and Service

If you should experience a problem with the operation of your subwoofer,

please check all of the following before seeking service. Following is a

simple troubleshooting guide to assist you.

1. Verify unit is plugged in, power outlet used is active, and supplying

proper voltage.

2. Is power switch on?

3. Is auto turn on/off set properly?

4. Is unit receiving an input signal from your source?

5. Have all controls on subwoofer (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been

properly set?

6. If unit has been running at high levels for an extended period of time,

one of the protection circuits may be engaged.

• Is the built-in amplifier extremely hot to the touch?

• Is your power line voltage sagging below acceptable levels?

If the protection circuitry is active, the unit may cycle on and off until

operating parameters return to normal. Under more serious conditions, the

unit may shut off completely. Normal operation should return upon

cooling, but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again

to reset the unit.

The following conditions require service by a qualified technician:

1. The power cord has become damaged.

2. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance.

3. The unit has been exposed to water.

4. Some part of the cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged.

• Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable)

• Variable volume control

• Selectable phase control (0

or 180

)

• Frequency response of 28 - 120 Hz (SPL-800 Series II), 24 - 120Hz (SPL-

1000 Series II), 22-120Hz (SPL-1200 Series II)

• Magnetically shielded for video use (SPL-1000 Series II and SPL-1200

Series II)

• Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers; 12dB/octave initial, 48dB/

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

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 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

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Product Features

• 8" (6.5" piston diameter) subwoofer with 2.5" high-temp voice coil and

107 ounce magnet/204 ounce motor structure; 10" (8" piston diameter)

or 12" (9.7" piston diameter) subwoofer with 3" voice coil and 162 ounce

magnet/346 ounce motor structure

• Built-in 2000 watts Dynamic/1000 watts RMS high efficiency class D

amplifier

• Adjustable (40 to 120Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable)

• Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs

• Speaker-level inputs with 5 way binding post connections

Care of Your Subwoofer

Your Velodyne subwoofer does not require any regular maintenance.

Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes are all

that is required. We suggest you avoid any harsh detergents or chemicals

when cleaning the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning solutions

may damage the finish on the cabinet. We recommend using only a damp

cloth to clean the cabinet.

During normal conditions, your new subwoofer may be left on continuously

without any problems. The unit is equipped with a signal-sensing turn on/

off that will automatically turn on the unit when a signal is present at the

inputs and turn off the unit after several minutes when there is no longer

any signal at the inputs. If you plan to leave the subwoofer unused for an

extended period of time, we recommend that you turn off the master power

switch on the rear panel.

The unit is protected against:

1) Overdriving the speaker or amplifier.

2) Overheating the amplifier.

3) Excessive drop in power line voltage.

The first type of protection circuitry which prevents overdriving of the

speaker or amplifier operates constantly without being audible under most

situations. In some extreme situations (sustained high output levels such

as pro sound usage), the unit may shut down momentarily. This indicates

operation of the thermal or undervoltage protection circuitry. If this should

happen, you should reduce the volume setting or shut the unit off until

normal operating conditions return. You may also want to plug the unit

into a different wall outlet, as dropping power line voltage will be most

noticeable under strenuous conditions and may result in the unit shutting

down intermittently.

Protection Circuitry

Your new subwoofer is equipped with special protection circuitry to

provide maximum performance with greatest reliability.

strands or frayed wires which may result in a short, which may damage your

equipment. Cables of extremely large size are typically not required.

Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts,

resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits.

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Regardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer, it must remain

in an upright position (woofer facing forward). Using, shipping, or

otherwise storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended

period of time may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty.

The SPL-1000 Series II and SPL-1200 Series II are magnetically shielded to

reduce the amount of stray magnetic energy emitted from the speaker's

motor structure. This greatly increases flexibility when placing the unit

close to video monitors as there is very little stray magnetism. Certain types

of televisions are particularly sensitive to stray magnetic fields. If your

television produces distorted colors after installing your subwoofer,

simply increase the distance between your television and the subwoofer,

until normal color and operation is returned.

Your new Velodyne subwoofer, like any good speaker system, requires

proper positioning within the listening space to provide maximum

performance. Improperly placed speakers may degrade the sound quality

and reduce your listening pleasure. Depending on the size and type of

furnishings in the room, perfect placement may not be possible. Finding

the best location for your environment will likely require some

experimentation. We suggest you experiment with the location during

setup to find what sounds best to you when seated in your typical listening

position.

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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.

Figure 3. Installation Using Speaker-level Inputs

INTEGRATED AMP / RECEIVER

MAIN OUTPUTS

(speaker-level)

+ R - - L +

SPEAKER LEVEL

OFF

POWER

LOW-PASS

CROSSOVER

40 Hz

80 Hz

120 Hz

SUBWOOFER

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

180

PHASE

POWER

AUTO

LONG THROW DRIVER

HIGH-TEMP VOICE COIL

1000 WATTS CONTINUOUS POWER

DYNAMIC DRIVER CONTROL

ULTRA EFFICIENT CLASS D AMP

SUBWOOFER

DIRECT

INTERNAL

X-OVER

117V~

60Hz

OUTPUT

INPUT

LFE

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC.

SERIAL #

SPL Series

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Installation

Inputs

Your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker-level and line-level inputs.

Use the LINE LEVEL jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp,

signal processor, line-level crossover, or receiver with pre-amp level

outputs. The SPEAKER LEVEL jacks connect directly to the speaker

outputs of any amplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver. Your amplifier

section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs

due to their very high impedance.

Important!!!

Do not use both LINE LEVEL and SPEAKER LEVEL connections

simultaneously!

Volume control

This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the

main speakers/amplifier in your system. This control should be set to

achieve similar output level from both the main speakers and subwoofer

when listening to music. A good starting point for the volume control is

3 or 4 dots from minimum.

Low-pass crossover - 40 to 120Hz

All inputs sum the left and right channels together, with the resulting signal

passing through an adjustable low-pass crossover before being amplified.

The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the

subwoofer's frequency response from 40 to 120Hz. The subwoofer's

response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to.

You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless

transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. If your

main speakers are smaller units with limited low frequency output, you may

wish to choose a higher frequency (such as 100-120Hz) than you would

with larger speakers which have greater low frequency output. With larger

speakers, you might start with this control set lower, such as 80Hz.

A bypass switch is also provided if you wish to use an external crossover.

If you are not using an external crossover, we recommend that you use

the one provided within the unit for optimum performance!

Phase adjustment - 0

/180

This control allows you the "reverse" the phase of the subwoofer's output

signal 180

to correct for any possible mismatch and resulting cancellation

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To bypass the subwoofer's internal crossover when the unit is being fed

a low pass signal from another crossover, simply locate the switch marked

INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT on the rear panel of the

subwoofer and set to the SUBWOOFER DIRECT position. This will

eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path.

Speaker-level Connection

Figure 3 shows an easy way to connect your Velodyne subwoofer directly

to your receiver or integrated amplifier, if it lacks line-level outputs. You

may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along

with the subwoofer. Your receiver or amplifier will not notice the additional

load of the suboofer due to the high input impedance.

Caution!!! To avoid damage to your main amplifier, be sure to maintain

correct polarity when making all connections. Red (positive) to red, and

black (negative) to black. Be sure that all connections are tight, and that

there are no loose strands or frayed wires.

Interconnect Cables

When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level

connections, you should always use shielded phono cables. There are

many decent cables available today, most any of which will work perfectly

well. We do recommend that you keep the length of cable as short as

possible to avoid any potential noise problems.

When using speaker level connections, use a decent quality speaker cable

that mates well with the connectors. Be very careful to avoid any loose

The Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio

signal for input when using the built-in crossover. Many home theater

processors/receivers (Dolby Digital, DTS, THX) have a "subwoofer out"

jack that is internally filtered and designed to be used with a powered

subwoofer. In these installations, you may bypass the internal crossover

in either the processor or the Velodyne subwoofer. In some installations,

it may be beneficial to have a steeper ultimate crossover slope. To do this,

you can use both your processor's crossover and the one internal to the

Velodyne sub. You should stagger the frequencies, (i.e., 120Hz sub, 80Hz

processor) for best results.

Subwoofer Outputs

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signal through external processors with a crossover circuit of their own,

such as the new digital units. Simply move the switch to SUBWOOFER

DIRECT to disengage the built in crossover. For all other installations

which do not have a separate electronic crossover, we recommend you

leave the switch set to INTERNAL X-OVER to provide optimum

performance.

Auto turn on function

With this function in the "auto" position, your subwoofer can be safely

left with the main power switch on continuously. The subwoofer will turn

itself on automatically when an audio signal is present. If no signal is

present for approximately 10 minutes, the unit will switch to standby mode.

While in standby mode, your subwoofer will draw very minimal power.

This function can be disabled by leaving the switch in the "on" position.

Power switch

The master power switch is located on the lower half of the unit. This rocker

style switch is the main on/off for the unit. This switch should be set to

position 1 (up) for on, and 0 (down) for off. If the unit is to be left unused

for an extended period of time, the master power switch should be turned

off.

Subwoofer outputs

The Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio

signal for input when using the built-in crossover. Some processors/

receivers, have a "subwoofer out" jack that is internally filtered and

designed to be used with a conventional amplifier and speaker. In some

rare cases, combining both an external crossover and the one internal to

the subwoofer may result in low output and increased noise. In these

installations you may need to bypass the internal crossover in either the

processor or Velodyne subwoofer. In some installations, simply setting

one crossover to a higher frequency (such as 120 Hz) will restore maximum

performance. To bypass the subwoofer's internal crossover when the unit

between the subwoofer and your main speakers/amplifier. To adjust,

simply listen to the system with music playing. Then move the switch from

one position to the other and listen for a change in low frequency output.

The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent low frequency

output.

Crossover switch - INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT

This switch allows the electronic crossover circuitry to be removed from

the signal path. This is required in certain installations which route the

Figure 2. Installation Using Stereo Line-level Inputs

AMPLIFIER

MAIN OUTPUTS

RIGHT LEFT

TO SATELLITE SPEAKERS

PRE-AMP

MAIN OUTPUTS

MAIN INPUTS

LEFT RIGHT

RIGHT

LEFT

+ R - - L +

SPEAKER LEVEL

OFF

POWER

LOW-PASS

CROSSOVER

40 Hz

80 Hz

120 Hz

SUBWOOFER

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

180

PHASE

POWER

AUTO

LONG THROW DRIVER

HIGH-TEMP VOICE COIL

1000 WATTS CONTINUOUS POWER

DYNAMIC DRIVER CONTROL

ULTRA EFFICIENT CLASS D AMP

SUBWOOFER

DIRECT

INTERNAL

X-OVER

117V~

60Hz

OUTPUT

INPUT

LFE

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC.

SERIAL #

SPL Series

continued. . .continued. . .

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is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover, simply locate the

switch marked INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT on the rear

panel of the subwoofer and set to the SUBWOOFER DIRECT position.

This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path.

Note: If not using an external crossover, you should use the built-in

crossover for optimal performance.

Line-level Connection - Option A

Figure 1 shows connection from your home theater receiver to the LFE

input on the back of your subwoofer. When the subwoofer is installed in

this fashion, all of the low frequency information from your "LFE Out" or

"Subwoofer Out" on the back of your receiver will pass into your Velodyne

subwoofer. This connection is the most common connection method

when using your subwoofer with a 5.1 receiver. (Cable needed: 1 mono

RCA cable.)

Note: If not using an external crossover, you should use the built-in

crossover for optimal performance. When using a single channel input

(such as a surround sound processor's subwoofer out or LFE), the auto

on/off circuit sensitivity will be affected. When one input channel is used

instead of two, the unit will see lower signal levels present at the inputs.

This may cause the unit to turn off when listening at low volume levels.

If this occurs, simply use a "Y" adapter (available from most dealers) to

allow your processor's single sub line to be fed into both L&R inputs.

This will make the unit turn on at lower signal levels.

Figure 1. Installation Using LFE Line-Level Inputs

Home Theater

Receiver

LFE Out

Line-level Connection - Option B

Figure 2 shows connection from a pre-amplifier's main outputs to the left

and right inputs of your Velodyne subwoofer. You will also need to

connect a second pair of RCA cables from the outputs on the back of your

subwoofer to the inputs on the back of your amplifier. When the subwoofer

is installed in this fashion, your satellite speakers will be crossed over at

80Hz which removes the lower bass from frequencies from your external

amplifier and speakers, enabling them to do a better job reproducing the

higher frequencies. By utilizing this method, you will have a bi-amplified

system, gaining improved power and headroom for your system. This

installation method is not as common as the method described in Figure

1. (Cable needed: 2 stereo pair of RCA cables.)

+ R - - L +

SPEAKER LEVEL

OFF

POWER

LOW-PASS

CROSSOVER

40 Hz

80 Hz

120 Hz

SUBWOOFER

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

180

PHASE

POWER

AUTO

LONG THROW DRIVER

HIGH-TEMP VOICE COIL

1000 WATTS CONTINUOUS POWER

DYNAMIC DRIVER CONTROL

ULTRA EFFICIENT CLASS D AMP

SUBWOOFER

DIRECT

INTERNAL

X-OVER

117V~

60Hz

OUTPUT

INPUT

LFE

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC.

SERIAL #

SPL Series