User manual VELODYNE SPL-1200 REV B

[. . . ] DATE PURCHASED ____________________________________ DEALER __________________________________________________ SERIAL # _____________________________________________ * NOTE: Please complete and return your warranty card within ten (10) days. "It delivered room-shaking bass and dramatically demonstrated the effectiveness of a single subwoofer placed to one side of the room. " - Julian Hirsh Stereo Review, January 1997 SPL-800 SPL-1000 and SPL-1200 Owner's Manual "In general, the Velodyne could play slightly louder, and often cleaner, than the Sunfire. " -D. B. Audio/June 1998 "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 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408. 465. 2800 voice 408. 779. 9227 fax Web Site: www. velodyne. com E-mail: techhelp@velodyne. com Audio/Video Subwoofer System Printed on recycled paper 63-SPL81012 Rev B 08/02 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). [. . . ] le cordon électrique ou la prise ont été endommagés. Des objets sont tombés ou du liquide a été versé sur l'enceinte. L'enceinte ne semble pas fonctionner normalement ou indique un changement de performance. L'enceinte est tombée par terre ou a été endommagée. Entretien - L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de réparer l'enceinte au-delà de ce qui est décrit dans le mode d'emploi. Surcharge - Ne pas surcharger les prises murales, les rallonges, ou les prises femelles encastrées de commodité. 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. 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. extended period of time, we recommend that you turn off the master power switch on the rear panel. Figure 2. Installation Using Speaker-level Inputs MAIN OUTPUTS (speaker-level) INTEGRATED AMP / RECEIVER 3 continued. . 12 Speaker-level Connection Figures 2 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. To avoid damage to your main amplifier, be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all connections. Be sure that all connections are tight, and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires. 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. 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!!!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. [. . . ] 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! [. . . ]