Velodyne Acoustics Audio/Video Subwoofer System Congratulations, Prepare For Installation

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.

Caution!

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!!!

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.

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.

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°)

•Frequency response of 28 - 120 Hz

•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

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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.

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.

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.

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