User manual VELODYNE VA 1008

[. . . ] When the knob is turned all the way to the left, the Subwoofer Direct feature is invoked and the subwoofer plays all frequencies up to 200 Hz. (2) VOLUME Control This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer. When pressing volume up or down, the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume - the faster the blinking, the louder the unit plays. [. . . ] You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. If your main speakers are smaller units with limited low frequency output, you may wish to choose a higher frequency (such as 100 -120 Hz) 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 80 Hz. Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is the leftmost setting on the low-pass crossover knob and will allow frequencies up to 200 Hz into the subwoofer. If you are not using an external crossover, we recommend that you use the one provided within the unit for optimum performance. 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. Power Switch The master power switch is located on the lower right half of the unit. This switch should be set to position 1 for on (up), 0 for off (down). . www. velodyne. com SPL-R User's Manual 4 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 SPL-R Crossover Your Velodyne SPL-R subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built-in crossover (controlled by the dial on the back panel). Many home theater processors/receivers (Dolby Digital®, DTS®, THX®) 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 subwoofer. To do this, you can use both your processor's crossover and the one internal to the Velodyne sub. You should stagger the frequencies, (i. e. , 120 Hz subwoofer, 80 Hz processor) for best results. To use this feature, first plug in the supplied microphone into the Mic Input jack on the back panel of the subwoofer and place the mic in your preferred listening position. Then, by pressing EQ on the remote, the subwoofer emits 12 "sweep tones" that cover the frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz. After the sweeps are complete, the unit saves its EQ settings and returns to normal operation. In order to avoid accidentally activating the EQ feature, you will need to hold down the EQ button for 1 to 2 seconds before the EQ sweep tones activate. NOTE: Each time the EQ feature is utilized, the EQ settings for the SPL-R are reset. As a preset is chosen, the light flashes the corresponding number of times. The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction: Movies: Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content. Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games. R&B - Rock: Jazz - Classical: Games: 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 and 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, Jazz - Classical Games . www. velodyne. com SPL-R User's Manual 8 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. The following table shows the settings for the various presets: Preset Subsonic Filter Frequency 25 Hz 28 Hz 15 Hz 34 Hz EQ Frequency EQ Level Volume Differential Movies R&B - Rock Jazz - Classical (Reference) Games 35 Hz 55 Hz N/A 62 +5 dB +1 dB N/A +4 dB +5 dB +1 dB N/A +4 dB Restore Defaults There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your SPL-R subwoofer. By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote, the unit's power light will blink indicating that you have restored defaults. Movies R&B - Rock Jazz - Classical Games Games Jazz - Classical R&B - Rock Movies When you press the presets in the above order, the power light will blink three times indicating that you have restored defaults. [. . . ] Date Puchased_________________________________________________________________ Dealer_________________________________________________________________________ Serial #________________________________________________________________________ *NOTE: Please complete and return your warranty card within ten (10) days or Register. and easier www. velodyne. com LIMITED WARRANTY VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. ("VELODYNE") warrants all electronics for a period of three years, drivers for a period of five years, and full range speakers for a period of five years. All VELODYNE products have a warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions: 1. [. . . ]