Velodyne Acoustics SMS -1 N gr a t u l a t i o n s, Before you begin, I o r to installation

C o n gr a t u l a t i o n s

Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Digital Drive SMS-1 Subwoofer Management System! This system enables you to bring the power of Velodyne’s patent-pending Digital Drive bass management to any subwoofer. Digital Drive technology, universally acknowledged as the state-of-the-art in bass reproduction, is the result of years of research and development, combining advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP), software, equalizer, and audio filter technologies. The result is a product that provides levels of bass management for non-DD subwoofers previously unattainable.

This exceptional product will provide you with years of unparalleled listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Before you begin

Please observe the following instructions to insure safe and proper system operation.

Warning!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the 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.

P r i o r to installation

Please unpack the system carefully! Remove all staples if used to seal the carton as they can scratch the chassis. Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use. Packing this unit in any other carton may result in damage when shipping. Please take a moment to record the serial number and date/location of purchase in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference or register on-line at www.velodyne.com.

NOTE: Be sure to check the Velodyne website at www.velodyne.com for updates to the SMS-1 software and/or this manual.

Caution!

This SMS-1 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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