User manual VELODYNE SC-15 DATASHEET

[. . . ] Read and follow the instructions below to insure safe and proper system operation. 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 refer all service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer. Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully. [. . . ] (20) Power Cord Adaptor Connect the detachable 117V~60Hz 15A AC power plug to this male interface connection. The detachable cord allows for easy replacement should the original be damaged. (22) Master Power Switch Press the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the amplifier. If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, move this switch to the OFF position to prolong the life of the amplifier. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ­ DETAILED EXPLANATION The SC-1550 is equipped with both speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the RCA/Phono type "INPUT" jacks when connecting from a pre-amp, signal processor, or line-level crossover. The "SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT" jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver. Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance. To reactivate the low-pass crossover, simply push the crossover UP or crossover DOWN buttons. -- A W o r d A b o u t Yo u r R e c e i v e r ' s C r o s s o v e r and the SC-1550 Crossover Your Velodyne SC-1550 amplifier 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®, THXTM) have a "subwoofer out" jack that performs this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer. In these installations, you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne SC-1550 as described above. If you choose to do this you should stagger the frequencies, (i. e. , 120 Hz subwoofer, 80 Hz processor) for best results. To change the model, simply push the crossover up or crossover down buttons and the model changes on the LED display. Once the desired model is seen on the LED display, simply release the button. You don't need to do anything else - the model to be controlled is automatically stored in the SC-1550's www. velodyne. com SubContractor User's Manual . 11 memory. To exit model selection mode, use the power switch on the back panel to power down and power up the unit. You should see the model you selected for 2 seconds on the LED display before the display reverts to the volume. Using the SC-1550 to Drive Two Subwoofers Once the model selection process is completed, no other adjustments are needed to enable the SC-1550 to drive one or two subwoofers. Usage This section addresses day-to-day usgae of your SC-1550 amplifier. Remote Control The features of the SC-1550 remote control are listed below. · POWER -- This button forces your SC-1550 unit into standby mode. The power LED turns amber, the numeric LED shuts off, and the amplifier puts out no power. The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again. Note: The master power switch on rear panel must be on in order for the front power button to function. To unmute the subwoofer, press the MUTE button again and the original volume setting shows on the LED. Figure 6: SC-1550 Remote. · EQ -- This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a 7 band internal graphic equalizer. To use this feature, first plug the supplied microphone into the Mic-In jack on the back panel of the subwoofer and place the mic in your preferred listening position. [. . . ] Games: Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games. . www. velodyne. com SubContractor User's Manual 13 The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it. MUSICAL STYLE Action Adventure Movies Country ­ Rock Country ­ Soft Folk Indie Music Pop Rock Alternative Rock Blues Broadway and Vocalists Children's Music Christian and Gospel Classic Rock Classical Dance and DJ Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Latin Music Miscellaneous Movies ­ Non-Action Adventure New Age Opera and Vocal R&B Rap and Hip-Hop Soundtracks Video Games SUGGESTED PRESET Movies R&B ­ Rock Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical R&B ­ Rock R&B ­ Rock R&B ­ Rock Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical R&B ­ Rock Jazz ­ Classical R&B ­ Rock R&B ­ Rock R&B ­ Rock Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical Jazz ­ Classical R&B ­ Rock R&B ­ Rock R&B ­ Rock or Jazz ­ Classical Games . www. velodyne. com SubContractor User's Manual 14 Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter, volume differential and a single equalizer (EQ) in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset. R e s t o r i n g D e fa u l t s There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your SC-1550. By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote, the unit's power light will blink indicating that you have restored defaults. Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 1: 2: 3: 4: 4: 3: 2: 1: Movies R&B ­ Rock Jazz ­ Classical Games Games Jazz ­ Classical R&B ­ Rock Movies When you press the presets in the above order, the numeric LED will display "P3" indicating that you have restored defaults. The unit's volume is reset to level 30 out of 80. C a r e o f yo u r A m p l i f i e r a n d S u b w o o f e r Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the SC-1550 chassis or the subwoofer cabinet. [. . . ]