EQ-Max Series User Manual
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1. ONI SOLLSNOOV SNAGOTSA 713977 11038 204 Figure 5 Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram Note Connecting main speakers to the rear panel of the sub is optional 12 EQ Max User s Manual When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many high quality cables available today It is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems When using speaker level connections use a high quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or frayed wires that may result in a short which may damage your equipment Cables of extremely large size are not required due to the low current draw of this type of connection Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the terminals resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits This section addresses usage of your EQ Max subwoofer REMOTE CONTROL The features of the EQ Max remote control are listed below POWER This button switches your EQ Max subwoofer unit into standby mode The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit turn off the power switch on the back panel ae a MUTE2. This button mutes the subwoofer s output The LED on the sub will show 00 if the unit D n 9 is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again and the original volume HAE GAMES setting shows on the LED Velodyne EQ This button automatically equalizes the subwoofer s output so that it sounds best for its position in the room To use this feature remove the grille and plug the supplied microphone into Figure 6 EQ Max Remote the Mic In jack on the front baffle of the sub and place the mic in your preferred listening position Then press EQ on the remote for about 2 3 seconds The subwoofer emits approximately 12 sweep tones that span the frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz The LED displays AU during the Auto EQ process After the sweeps are complete the unit saves its EQ settings and returns to normal operation To prevent accidental invocation of the EQ feature you must hold down the EQ button for 2 3 seconds before the EQ sweeps begin If the mic is not plugged in the subwoofer sweeps twice then reverts back to normal functioning without changing any EQ settings PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer s bass performance relative to the speakers and your listening position Play some music that has a repetitive heavy bass line You can use the repeat feature on your CD DVD player to make this procedure easier While listening push one of the four phase buttons listen for a few
3. 1 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu make sure you select the large speaker option SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Terminals Sends a crossed over speaker level signal to the front speakers See below for a more detailed explanation of this crossover IR INPUT This is a connection that allows the utilization of a third party infrared remote sensor such as Elan or Xantech or an extended cable for placement closer to your other remote controlled equipment This keeps you from awkward control angles using the infrared remote control LINE OUTPUT Connect these jacks to the LINE IN preamp input to use the EQ Max s internal high pass crossover The signal fed from these connectors is rolled off below 120 Hz LINE INPUT LFE Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT preamp output LFE output or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver processor If using the LFE output from your receiver or processor plug the single cable into the L LFE input or for more signal use a Y connector not included and feed the signal into both R and L inputs AUTO ON OFF Switch Use this switch to select between stand by mode woofer shuts off after eight minutes and always on operation VOLUME Control This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to
4. a number of installation options Read all of the installation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to prevent possible damage Placement The first step in installing your new EQ Max sub is to determine where it will be placed in the room Unpack the system carefully and use the following guidelines in order to find the best room placement option True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room To obtain optimum output from your subwoofer try placing it within a foot of a corner This location will offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension If at all possible your subwoofer should be placed along a wall The worst location for a subwoofer is typically far away from any walls and close to the center of your room or close to a doorway or opening into another room Avoid these locations when possible When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo it is preferable to feed each subwoofer with one channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room perfect placement may not be possible Finding the best location within you
5. between the subwoofer and your main speakers amplifier To adjust simply listen to the system with music playing then depress the various phase switches on the remote control and listen for a change in mid bass frequency output The correct position will have a greater amount of overall bass energy at all frequencies If the settings sound similar we recommend the 0 position See the remote control section for more information Auto Turn on Function The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is present for approximately eight minutes the unit will switch to standby mode blank LED While in standby mode your subwoofer will draw very minimal power Your sub is shipped in the Always On position In order to activate the circuit change the switch to Stand by Warning If the Sub Out channel signal level from your receiver is too weak this feature will not operate properly and shut the subwoofer off while you are listening to it To correct this see the VOLUME CONTROL section above 5 EQ Max User s Manual Remote Control Sensor Figure 1 EQ Max Front Panel Following are brief descriptions of the controls and connections described in Figure 1 1 Remote Control Sensor IR sensor window receives a signal from the included remote control 2 LED READOUT 2 5 digit seven segment LED readout displays volume phase and Auto EQ status 3 MIC JA
6. moments and then press the next phase button In most installations one of the four button positions will offer an audibly better blend of subwoofer and speakers The LED will show the phase selected by showing PH followed by the phase number 0 90 180 or 270 LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the numeric LED on your EQ Max subwoofer by pressing the LIGHT button on your remote To reactivate the LED press the LIGHT button again When the display has been deactivated it will light only when you make adjustments to the subwoofer controls and then turn off again NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum dynamic output of the subwoofer for late night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off Activation of night mode causes n to appear briefly on the display When night mode is deactivated the display shows n off and then returns to normal function 13 EQ Max User s Manual e 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 of both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the volume level is shown on the numeric LED on the front panel WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level It is very important to verify that your receiver
7. 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 set the level while watching the LED display for reference Note Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote When defaults are restored the default is 30 out of 80 7 LOW PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the frequency above which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer 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 135 Hz 9 EQ Max User s Manual REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker level and line level inputs Use the RCA Phono type INPUT jacks when connecting your subwoofer to 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 Note Do not use both the RCA Phono INPUT connections and SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT connections simultaneously Low Pass Crossover Both sets of inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed through an adjustable low pass crossover before being amplified The crossover cont
8. CK Connector for the supplied microphone to use during the Auto EQ process 6 EQ Max User s Manual gt 80 Hz LOW PASS M CROSSOVER DIRECT 40 Hz 9 Velodyne elodyne ve VOLUME SERIAL LABEL vow VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC STANDBY MODE 115V 220V 240V amp 0Hz 50Hz 300W FUSE 115V TAAL 250V FUSE 220V 240V T2AL 250V RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ALWAYS ON R OUTPUT T NS LFE IN POWER ON IR INPUT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT zm SSER _ SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Figure 2 EQ Max8 EQ Max10 and EQ Max12 Rear Panel Connections 7 EQ Max User s Manual LOW PASS CROSSOVER _ 4 4 LO VOLUME DOWN STANDBY MODE Velodyne LUE CO SERIAL LABEL POWER 220 ON 240V VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC INPUT QUE 115V 220V 240V 60Hz 50Hz 300W LFE IN 115 FUSE 115V T4AL 250V FUSE 220V 240V T2AL 250V OFF o CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IR B NOT OPEN INPUT SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Figure 3 EQ MAX15 Rear Panel Connections 8 EQ Max User s Manual Following are brief descriptions of the controls and connections described in Figures 3 4 and 5 More detail of these connections can be found below
9. OUNDING OR POLARIZATION This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 1 EQ Max User s Manual 12 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the product 13 CLEANING The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 15 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure 16 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product c The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked chan
10. Sub Out channel is set to the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure If your receiver Sub Out channel is set too low the subwoofer may appear to have a weak output it may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly Note The volume can also be adjusted via the buttons on the back panel of the subwoofer These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote The unit comes preset from the factory with the volume set at 30 out of 80 PRESETS There are four listening presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical and Games The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction Movies Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content R amp B Rock Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music Jazz Classical tightest cleanest lowest distortion bass The flattest frequency response of the four presets Games Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games 14 MUSICAL STYLE Action Adventure Movies Country Rock Country Soft Folk Indie Music Rock Alternative Rock Broadway and Vocalists Children s Music Christian and Gospel Classic Rock Classical Dance and DJ Hard Rock Heavy Metal Latin Music Miscellaneous Movies Non Act
11. USER S MANUAL EQ Max Remote Controlled Home Theater Subwoofers EQ Max8 EQ Max10 EQ Max12 EQ Max15 Velodyne Enjoy We here at Velodyne want to thank you for selecting our product Get ready to experience the highest quality and amazing low distortion bass that Velodyne is world famous for Relax as you enhance your home entertainment experience with our easy setup instructions Welcome enjoy your new Velodyne Safety Notice Congratulations Installation Front Panel Rear Panel Connections Crossovers Interconnect Cables Usage MAINTAIN Restoring Defaults Clean Service Troubleshoot Protection Circuitry Specifications Warranty EQ Max User s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A SAFETY NOTICE CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons THE EXCLAMATION POINT SYMBOL is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the subwoofer 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS All safety and operating instructions sho
12. annel signal at a minimum level It is very important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure If your receiver Sub Out channel is set too low the subwoofer may appear to have a weak output it may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly Low pass Grossover 40 to 135 Hz All inputs sum the left and right channels together with the resulting signal passing through an adjustable low pass crossover before being amplified The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 40 to 135 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to 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 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 The default crossover setting is 80 Hz With larger speakers you may want to set this even lower for example 70 Hz Phase Adjustment 0 90 180 270 This control allows you to change the phase of the subwoofer s output signal to correct for any possible mismatch and resulting cancellation
13. ay cause the high pass crossover frequency to slightly vary Specifications are subject to change without notice 19 EQ Max User s Manual FOR YOUR RECORDS Date Purchased Dealer Serial Please register your product online If you don t have internet access call Velodyne customer service at 408 465 2800 U S or Canada only Outside of the U S and Canada call the distributor that supplied your product We ll walk you through the simple registration process LIMITED WARRANTY U S AND CANADA ONLY 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 VELODYNE is not responsible for defects which result from the use of an amplifier or controller other than the one originally supplied with the unit subwoofer or defects which result from modifications or repairs made by any component of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative 2 This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any component of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative 3 VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents abu
14. ble 40 135 Hz adjustable 40 135 Hz adjustable 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate Inputs Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level Outputs Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level Digital Phase 0 90 180 270 degrees 0 90 180 270 degrees 0 90 180 270 degrees 0 90 180 270 degrees Auto On Off Mic mic stand remote control Mic mic stand remote control Mic mic stand remote control Mic mic stand remote control Cabinet H W D 14 5 x 13 25 x 14 875 16 75 x 15 25 x 17 17 875 x 16 375 x 18 21 5 x 19 x 21 includes feet and grille 36 8 x 33 7 x 37 8 cm 42 5 x 38 7 x 43 1 cm 45 4 x 41 6 x 45 7 cm 54 6 x 48 3 x 53 3 cm Warranty parts labor Three years electronics Three years electronics Three years electronics Three years electronics North America Five years drivers Five years drivers Five years drivers Five years drivers Shipping Weight approx 44 Ibs 20 Kg 55 Ibs 25 Kg 61 Ibs 28 Kg 75 Ibs 34 Kg Note Varying speaker and amplifier input load impedances m
15. et 1 Movies When you press the presets in the above order the front LED will display P3 indicating that you have restored defaults The unit s volume is reset to level 30 out of 80 Protect Subwoofer from Damage DO NOT PUT HEAVY OBJECTS ON TOP of the subwoofer cabinet that could scratch or dent the cabinet or case DO NOT ALLOW OBJECTS TO FALL INTO OR LIQUIDS TO SPILL ON THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE DO NOT EXPOSE SUBWOOFER TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM LIQUIDS DO NOT PLACE LIQUID FILLED OBJECTS ON OR NEAR THE SUBWOOFER Examples of liquid filled objects include flower vases beverages and liquid fueled lamps DO NOT PUSH OBJECTS OF ANY KIND into the subwoofer DO NOT PLACE BURNING CANDLES INCENSE OR SMOKING PRODUCTS ON TOP OF OR NEAR THE SUBWOOFER DO NOT PLACE A LAPTOP COMPUTER ON TOP OF THE SUBWOOFER Damage could occur to either the laptop hardware or the subwoofer finish Clean USE A CLEAN SOFT DAMP CLOTH to remove dust or fingerprints from the subwoofer cabinet Unplug the subwoofer power cord from the power outlet before cleaning to prevent static electricity from damaging the subwoofer during cleaning DO NOT CLEAN THE SUBWOOFER CABINET with detergents soaps abrasives aerosol sprays chemical solvents alcohol or other cleaning solutions Service DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE SUBWOOFER beyond what is described in this owner s manual ONLY USE QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO REPAIR DAMAGED PARTS Service the sub
16. ge in performance e The product has been dropped or damaged 17 SERVICING The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 18 LIGHTNING For added protection for the product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet 19 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 20 ATTACHMENTS Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 21 VOLTAGE Insure that the product is only connected to the rated source voltage Do not connect the 120 volt version to 230 volts or vice versa This will result in damage to the product and possible injury to the user CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted 2 gt EQ Max User s Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne EQ Max subwoofer This system represents the state of the art in low frequency reproduction Read and follow the instructions below to ensure 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 product to rain or moisture To avoid electrical
17. ion Adventure New Age Opera and Vocal R amp B Rap and Hip Hop Soundtracks Video Games The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it SUGGESTED PRESET Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classical R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical R amp B Rock Jazz Classical R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock or Jazz Classical Games EQ Max User s Manual Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential and a equalization EQ in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset The following table shows the settings for the various presets Subsonic EQ Volume Filter Frequency Differential Frequency Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Reference Games 15 EQ Max User s Manual Restoring Defaults There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your EQ Max subwoofer By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote the unit will restore its default settings Preset 1 Movies Preset 2 R amp B Rock Preset 3 Jazz Classical Preset 4 Games Preset 4 Games Preset 3 Jazz Classical Preset 2 R amp B Rock Pres
18. l to the subwoofer may result in low output and increased noise In these installations you may need to bypass the crossover in either the processor or your EQ Max subwoofer or simply setting one crossover to a higher frequency such as 120 Hz will restore maximum performance Refer to Figure 4 Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram and Figure 5 Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram pages 11 and 12 for connection diagrams 10 EQ Max User s Manual SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK AMPLIFIER Velodyne SERIAL LABEL VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC 115V 220V 240V 80Hz 50Hz 300W FUSE 115V T4AL 250V FUSE 220V 240V T2AL 250V cena RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A POWER ON 220 240V 115 RRS 80 Hz LOW PASS s CROSSOVER DIRECT 40 Hz UP VOLUME DOWN STANDBY MODE ALWAYS ON d OUTPUT IR INPUT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT RRR RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Figure 4 Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram 11 EQ Max User s Manual Id Of 1ndino uaxoovens WaDiV3idS 1337 INO 13431 39V3dS 1 ul NI 331 1 e 9 9 1ndino 1 NO IAOW Ag8QNVIS e NMOG 3WfY10A ZH OV 19341A G H3AOSSONO SSVd MO 1
19. ld return upon cooling but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit IF THE BASS DOESN T SOUND LOUD ENOUGH TO YOU 1 Increase the subwoofer s VOLUME level 2 Increase the receiver s LFE or SUB OUT volume level if it is adjustable 3 Put the subwoofer closer to a corner of your room IF THE SUBWOOFER OUTPUT IS DISTORTED INTERMITTENT OR STOPS The subwoofer may have shut down due to the protection circuitry 1 Reduce the volume setting or 2 Shut the subwoofer off until normal operating conditions return Packaging Save the carton and packing materials for future use Using other packaging for this unit may result in severe damage when shipping or moving You can use this packaging should you ever move or need to return the subwoofer to Velodyne for service To save storage space you can flatten the box and put the other packing material in a plastic bag Protection Circuitry The subwoofer is equipped with protection circuitry to provide maximum performance with greatest reliability The subwoofer is protected against Overdriving the speaker Overdriving the amplifier Overheating the amplifier Excessive drop in power line voltage The overdrive protection circuitry operates constantly without being audible under most situations 17 1529 EQ Max User s Manual If the subwoofer should shut down reduce the volume setting and shut the subwoofer off until it cools down The
20. r environment will likely require some experimentation We suggest you experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds best to you when seated in your typical listening position For more information on placement please refer to Velodyne s Subwoofer Placement Recommendations Guide Regardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer it must remain in an upright position woofer facing forward Using shipping or storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty 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 damage to the insulation or wire Your Velodyne EQ Max subwoofer is NOT magnetically shielded Should you find it necessary to use it with an older CRT monitor or TV keep it at least two feet from the monitor Experiment for correct distance by minimizing distortion of the picture and colors 4 EQ Max User s Manual Inputs Your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker level and line level inputs Use the LINE LEVEL jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre amp signal processor such as LFE ou
21. rol allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 40 to 135 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to 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 70 Hz Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is a setting on the low pass crossover knob and will allow frequencies up to 135 Hz into the subwoofer See below for a more detailed explanation of this feature RECEIVER PROCESSOR SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS Your Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using our built in crossover Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DTS THX have a subwoofer out jack sometimes labeled LFE that is internally filtered settable at the receiver processor and designed to be used with a powered subwoofer In some installations it may be beneficial to use BOTH the Velodyne crossover and the receiver processor crossover resulting in a steeper ultimate crossover slope In some rare cases combining both an external crossover and the one interna
22. rom which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product 20 Velodyne Acoustics Inc 345 Digital Drive HC CX Morgan Hill CA 95037 Velodyne 408 465 2800 voice 408 779 9227 fax 408 779 9208 service fax www velodyne com Service E mail service velodyne com General E mail help velodyne com 63 EQMAX Subwoofer Manual Rev B JUN11
23. se misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification The VELODYNE products are not intended for professional or commercial use and VELODYNE is not responsible for damage resulting from such use 4 The VELODYNE product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within authorized dealer locations 5 This warranty is nontransferable under any condition 6 of this product outside the U S and Canada voids this warranty TO OBTAIN SERVICE Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or by contacting VELODYNE customer service Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative within the warranty period set forth above If VELODYNE determines the unit is defective VELODYNE will at VELODYNE s option repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative Products forwarded to the factory authorized service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged insured and freight prepaid WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA The Warranty of this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer f
24. shock do not open the 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 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Please unpack the system carefully Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on page 20 for future reference Product Features DSP controlled Front mounted 7 segment LED display One touch 5 band graphic equalizer with microphone included 4 selectable presets for customized listening mode Night mode setting Mute control Built in 180 watt RMS power amplifier EQ Max8 Built in 195 watt RMS power amplifier EQ Max10 Built in 225 watt RMS power amplifier EQ Max12 Built in 750 watt RMS power amplifier EQ Max15 Adjustable 40 to 135 Hz low pass crossover with Subwoofer Direct setting Speaker level inputs Line level inputs Signal sensing auto turn on off with bypass option Variable volume control with digital LED readout Selectable phase control 0 90 180 or 270 degrees Dual staggered low pass crossover 12 dB octave initial 24 dB octave ultimate Anti clipping circuit Over excursion protection Downward firing port design 3 EQ Max User s Manual PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for
25. t or sub out line level crossover or receiver with pre amp level outputs When using the line level jacks some receivers may not provide enough signal to have the unit s auto on feature operate properly Additionally this lack of signal may also cause the subwoofer to produce less output than it is capable of To alleviate this condition we recommend the following steps 1 If using line level jacks BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT INPUT SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED never use just the left or just the right input If using line level connections from a preamp or signal processor use both Left and Right inputs from your preprocessor or preamp and connect them to the Left and Right inputs on your subwoofer See figure 4 on page 11 2 If using a receiver with LFE out be sure the LFE channel is sending adequate signal to the subwoofer The subwoofer s default volume setting is 30 on a 1 80 scale roughly 1 3 volume Adjust the LFE channel on your receiver or processor to achieve the desired bass output See your receiver or processor s owner s manual for more information See figure 5 on page 12 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 output levels from both the main speakers and subwoofer when listening to music The default volume setting is 30 on a 1 80 scale Warning Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out ch
26. the disposal of this subwoofer For further information contact your local waste disposal service your local city government office or the retailer where you purchased this subwoofer Trademarks The Velodyne logo is a trademark of Velodyne Acoustics Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners 18 EQ Max User s Manual m o9 Woofer 8 20 3 cm 10 24 5 cm 12 30 5 cm 15 38 cm forward firing forward firing forward firing forward firing 6 3 piston diameter 8 2 piston diameter 9 7 piston diameter 12 7 piston diameter Amplifier 360 watts Dynamic 390 watts Dynamic 450 watts Dynamic 1500 watts Dynamic Class D 180 watts RMS Power 195 watts RMS Power 225 watts RMS Power 750 watts RMS Power Cabinet Design Extended Excursion Extended Excursion Extended Excursion Extended Excursion Down firing port Down firing port Down firing port Down firing port Frequency Response Overall 17 240 Hz 16 240 Hz 14 6 240 Hz 14 240 Hz 3 dB 32 120 Hz 28 120 Hz 25 120 Hz 23 120 Hz 2 2 Layer copper 2 2 Layer copper 2 2 Layer copper 2 5 4 Layer copper Reinforced fiber Reinforced fiber Reinforced fiber Reinforced fiber Magnet Weight 4 66 lbs 5 36 Ibs 7 40 Ibs 10 14 Ibs High Pass Crossover 80 Hz 6 dB octave 80 Hz 6 dB octave 80 Hz 6 dB octave 80 Hz 6 dB octave Low Pass Crossover 40 135 Hz adjustable 40 135 Hz adjusta
27. time the subwoofer takes to cool down depends on the ambient room temperature but typically at least 10 minutes are required for the subwoofer to cool down and recover from the thermal shutdown Also plug the unit into a different wall socket Overloaded sockets or damaged home wiring circuits can cause power voltage drops while the subwoofer is drawing high power levels This condition can result in the subwoofer shutting down intermittently Listen Responsibly REFRAIN FROM LISTENING TO MUSIC AT HIGH VOLUMES for long periods of time to protect you from permanent hearing damage The United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration OSHA standards recommend not listening to sound levels of 85 dB for more than 8 hours and to wear hearing protection if sound levels exceed 85 dB Refer to the OSHA website for more information and updated recommendations about sound levels and hearing damage www osha gov dts osta otm noise standards more html Legal Notice Subwoofer Recycling These products should not be treated as household waste Instead the subwoofer and transmitter should be taken to a certified collection point so that the electrical and electronic components can be recycled By recycling these products through a certified collection point you prevent potential environmental damage and help to conserve natural resources used in these products Certain international national and or local laws and or regulations may also apply regarding
28. uld be read before the product is operated 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 WATER AND MOISTURE The product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or the like 6 CARTS AND STANDS The product should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer 7 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 VENTILATION The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the product should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat 10 POWER SOURCES The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 11 GR
29. woofer or transmitter using qualified service technicians when A power cord or plug is damaged The power socket on the subwoofer is damaged Objects have fallen into the subwoofer or liquid has spilled into the subwoofer The subwoofer was rained on or has become partially or fully submerged in water 16 EQ Max User s Manual The subwoofer does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance The cabinet has been dropped or is damaged The subwoofer driver s cone and or suspension is physically damaged Troubleshoot Before seeking service for your amplifier or subwoofer please re check all systems Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active Is the power switch on 15 the unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls volume crossover phase etc been properly set If the unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged Has the amplifier overheated Has the power button been depressed on the remote Make sure binding posts are tightened 15 the remote non responsive We recommend replacing the batteries the remote If the protection circuitry is active the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation shou
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