Velodyne Acoustics 810 Troubleshooting & Service, Congratulations, Product Features & Controls

several minutes when there is no longer any signal at the inputs.

If you plan to leave the \{A -8 10/1012XII unused for an extended period of time , we rec ommend that you turn off the unit by the master power swi tch on the rear panel .

Troubleshooting & Service

Before seeking service for your VA-810/1 012 XII subwoofer, please re-check all systems. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you.

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

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, one of the protection circuits may be engaged.

Has the built-in amplifier overheated?

Has the speaker's voice coil started to heat up?

If the protection circuitry is active, the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal. Under more serious condi­ tions , the unit may shut off comp)etely. Normal operation will return upon cooling, but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit.

The follo wing 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 ma rked change in performance.

3.The unit has been exposed to water.

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

Thank you for purchasing a Velodyne!

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne VA-810/1012XII subwoofer system. This system represents the state of the art in accurate low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instruc­ tions below to insure safe and proper system operation.

Warn ing!

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 pans inside . Please refer all service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer.

Prior to installation

Please unpack the system carefully. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference.

Product Features & Controls

•Built-in 100 watt (RMS) power amplifier

•Adjustable (40 to 120hz) low-pass crossover with bypass option

•Selectable (80 or 100hz) high-pass crossover

•Line-level inputs & outputs

•Speaker-level inputs & outputs with 5 way binding post connec­ tions

•Signal sensing auto turn on/off with bypass option

•Variable volume control

•selectable phase control (0 or 180 degrees)

•Detachable power cord (available on some versions)

•Magnetically shielded for video use

•Dual staggered low-pass crossover; 12dB/octav e initial, 24dB/ octave ultimate

•Gai n compression circuit to protect woofer from over excursion

•Inpu t overload protection