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1. 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 Use of this product outside the U S and Canada voids this warranty TO OBTAIN SERVICE Infor mation 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 W ar ranty 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 from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 152. CROWSON OWNERS GUIDE HOUW WOON BlNa l IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A A 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 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should 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 w
3. Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to volume differential and a single contour equalizer CARE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the C 602 chassis Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the C 602 chassis We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides Do not allow any liquids to enter the C 602 chassis During normal conditions the amplifier may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 10 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE Before seeking service for your amplifier or actuators please re check all systems Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you 1 Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active 2 Is the power switch on 3 Is the unit receiving an input signal from your receiver or processor 4 Have all controls on the amplifier intensity crossover phase etc been properly set 5 If the unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged Has the amplifier overheated 6 Has the power button been depressed on the remote N Is the remote non responsive We recommend replacing the batteries in the remote If the protection circuitry is active the unit may
4. Please unpack the system carefully Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card and page 15 of this manual for future reference PRODUCT FEATURES C 602 TACTILE MOTION AMPLIFIER 400 x2 watts dynamic 200 x2 watts RMS high efficiency Class D Twin amplifier configuration easily drives up to four Crowson Actuators DSP controlled e Four selectable presets for customized listening mode Night mode setting e Mute control Line level RCA inputs and outputs e Speaker level inputs with five way binding post connections Signal sensing auto turn on off defeatable Variable intensity volume control Selectable phase control 0 90 180 or 270 degrees e Built in adjustable 30 160 Hz digital low pass crossover with 24 dB octave slope Blue power indicator LED e RS 232 Serial Interface 12 Volt trigger Universal IR repeater mini jack C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 1 INSTALLATION Figure 1 Front Panel Connections of the C 602 amplifier FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS Following are brief descriptions of the controls described in Figure 1 More detail on these controls can be found in the next section 1 Power Switch This button forces your C 602 amplifier 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 th
5. input or for more signal use a Y connector optional and feed the signal into both R and L inputs Examples of these types of connections can be found in Figures 2A and 2B C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 3 ALWAYS on_ stansy MODE C e N10533 POWER ON ey CE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT RS 232 es cust ea Actuators 5 I 300w OFF Tarsa yasov O O 2 R 12V au CONFORMS TO THRU INPUT INPUT TRIGGER Fr ANSUUL STD 60065 il clus CERTIFIED TO 2001310 Line Level Mono Signal from Source LFE Note A Y connector can Optional 3rd and 4th be used as an option p Actuators are connected in parallel with the 1st and 2nd Actuators Figure 2A Mono LFE Line Level Connection Stereo Line Level Output to Another System e g a second C 600 or C 602 amplifier RS 232 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Out to Actuators ALWAYS ON STANDBY MODE S N LABEL POWER J ceems Go u FUSE LOCATION 220v zac 2aov f 6oHz 50Hz 300w 50V R INPUT CONFORMS TO ANSI UL STD 60085 CERTIFIED TO aav THRU INPUT TRIGGER OUTPUT Stereo Line Level Input from Source Optional 3rd and 4th Actuators are connected in parallel with the 1st and 2nd Actuators Figure 2B Stereo Line Level Connection C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 4 11 IR Input An IR repeat
6. supplied remote WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out a k a LFE channel 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 actuators may appear to have a weak output and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly 8 Optional Rack Mount Ears Included These ears can be attached to the C 602 amp to allow standar 19 rack mounting REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Following are brief descriptions described in Figure 2 More detail on these controls can be found in the next section 14 19 20 ALWAYS ON STANDBY MODE S N u fmm EC 10533 SPEAKER LEVEL Oo THRU INPUT INPUT TRIGGER Figure 2 Rear Panel Connections of the C 602 amplifier 9 Thru Jacks These RCA connectors are for passing along the same signal that goes into your motion system to a second daisy chained system The signal from these RCA connectors is the same as the input signal 10 Line Input LFE Input 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 jack labeled LFE
7. all 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 Grounding 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 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 wh
8. ay want to bypass the C 602 amp s low pass crossover To do this depress both the Crossover UP and Crossover DOWN buttons simultaneously The numeric LED will show m indicating that the low pass crossover has been defeated To reactivate the low pass crossover simply push the Cr ossover UP or Crossover DOWN buttons A WORD ABOUT YOUR HOME THEATER RECEIVER S CROSSOVER AND THE C 602 AMPLIFIER S CROSSOVER Your Crowson C 602 amplifier is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover Many home theater processors receivers 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 Crowson C 602 amplifier as described above However in some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers If you choose to do this you should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer 80 Hz processor for best results C 602 Amplifier User s Manual A WORD ABOUT INTERCONNECT CABLES When connecting the C 602 amplifier to your subwoofer using the speaker level connections use a high quality speaker cable It is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential external interference problems When connecting the C 602 amplifier to your actuators use quality speaker cable that is at least 18 gauge Be very careful to av
9. commands from devices such as Creston Universal Remote Controls Com Port Setup Use standard communications settings Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 IN and OUT Port Pin Configuration SC serial ports use a standard configuration that allows direct connection toaPC viaa FEMALE to MALE serial cable It uses only three pins Transmit Receive Ground The pin configurations are IN Pin 2 Transmit Pin 3 Receive Pin 5 Ground OUT Pin 2 Receive Pin 3 Transmit Pin 5 Ground Runtime Command Format 1 to30r4 Command and 3 to 4 ASCII characters see formats below Parameter Data Case sensitive CAPS ONLY Ter mination Character required or command is ignored C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 13 R S 232 Commands Activity Command Acceptable Example s Comments Format n values Volume Control VO255 Sets volume to a value VO S increments volume up VO S or down or requests V0 current volume setting Preset Control PS15S PS2 Activates the indicated PS3 PS4 preset or requests PS S the current preset Logo Light 0 Light Off Turns the Logo Light Control 1 Light On on or off or requests light state Night Mode 0 Night Activates Deactivates Control Mode Off Night Mode or 1 Night requests light Mode On mode state Mute Control 0 Mute Off Mutes Unmutes the 1 Mute On woofer or requests mute state Power Control 0 Power Off Powers On Powers 1 Power On Of f t
10. ctions are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires 19 Power Cord Adapter Connect the detachable power plug to this male interface connection The detachable cord allows for easy replacement should the original become damaged 20 Main 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 21 Fuse If the unit is not functioning check the fuse If the fuse is blown replace with an identically rated fuse If the fuse blows again refer the unit for service C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION The C 602 amplifier 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 Note Do not use both the RCA Phono INPUT connections and SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT connections simultaneously ABOUT LOW PASS FILTER LPF All of the C 602 amplifier inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed through an adjustable low pas
11. cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation should return upon cooling but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit The following conditions require service by a qualified technician 1 The power cord has become damaged 2 The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 3 The unit has been exposed to water 4 Some part of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 11 SPECIFICATIONS spectenton cm Amplifier 400 x2 watts Dynamic Class D 200 x2 watts RMS Power Low Pass Crossover 30Hz 160Hz Defeatable 24 dB octave slope inputs Line and Speaker Level Outputs Line level throughput speaker level 80 Hz up subwoofer out Dimensions H W D 3 6 x17 x 13 inc feet 9 x 43 2 x 33 cm Allow two extra inches in depth for wire connectors and power cable Includes feet Feet can be removed for rack mount use Unit is approximately two rack units high Warranty Three years electronics parts and labor North America Shipping Weight 25 Ibs 22 7 Kg approx C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 12 APPENDIX A RS 232 SERIAL OVERVIEW AND COMMANDS Introduction This document outlines the RS 232 protocol specification This protocol indicates how the C 602 receives runtime
12. e POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit use the main power switch on the back panel 2 Power LED This LED illuminates when the power is on Blue indicates normal operation The LED turns amber when the unit is in standby mode or the remote has been used to deactivate the unit and dims when the unit is in night mode 3 Data Input This is a factory data input Do not use 4 Remote Eye This is the eye that receives infrared commands from the supplied remote control 5 Crossover Use these UP and DOWN buttons to select the frequency below which all signals will be routed to the actuators for example 80 Hz rather than to the main speakers The frequency is briefly indicated on the LED display then the display reverts to showing the actuators volume level The slope is fixed at 24 dB octave C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 6 LED Numeric Indicator This LED supplies information on intensity volume crossover and other information The light button on the remote deactivates this display Upon startup the display shows the volume indicator 7 Intensity volume Control These buttons allow you to balance the output from the motion system with the output of the main speakers in your audio system The intensity should be set to achieve a natural blend between the subwoofer and motion system The default intensity setting is 30 Note Intensity can also be controlled by using the
13. er can be connected to this mini jack 12 12V Trigger When this 2 conductor mini jack is connected the amplifier remains in power off mode until the trigger is applied The correct trigger is 12V on the tip of the connector relative to the grounded sleeve 13 RS 232 In Use this port to communicate with an RS 232 controlled touch panel system See Appendix A for an explanation of the use of the serial port available commands and their formats 14 Signal Sensing Auto On Off Switch With this switch in the standby position your system can be safely left with the main power switched on continuously The tactile amplifier will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is present for approximately 10 minutes the unit will switch to standby mode While in standby mode your tactile amplifier will draw very minimal power This function can be disabled by leaving the switch in the always on position 15 Speaker Level Input Terminals If you do not connect the C 602 amplifier to your receiver using the line input LFE input connection Item 10 connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection make sure to select the large speaker option in the receiver s speaker set up menu Also select the option for no subwoofer This will make sure all bass and LFE information is fed to the speaker outputs and be received by
14. he intensity to preferred levels When pressing up or down the level change is shown on the numeric LED on the front panel C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 9 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 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 Tactile Motion System 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 intensity volume can also be adjusted via the volume buttons on the front panel of the amplifier These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down intensity buttons on your remote e PRESETS There are four presets consisting of Movies Music Flat and Games As a preset is chosen the preset is shown on the numeric LED as P1 for preset 1 P2 for preset 2 etc The presets provide the following characteristics for tactile reproduction Movies Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content Music Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music Flat The tightest and cleanest effect The flattest frequency response of the four presets Games Maximum power available for the impact of video games
15. he woofer or requests power state C 602 Amplifier User s Manual 14 FOR YOUR RECORDS Date Purchased Dealer Serial NOTE Please complete and return your warranty card within ten 10 days or Register ONLINE It s faster and easier www velodyne com 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 abuse 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
16. ich 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 change 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
17. oid any loose or frayed strands that could result in a short causing a dangerous condition and possible damage to your unit Cables of extremely large size are typically not required Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits Caution This amplifier is an electronic device Do not place the amplifier next to sources of heat such as furnace registers radiators etc Likewise do not place the amplifier 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 C 602 Amplifier User s Manual USAGE This section addresses day to day usage of your C 602 amplifier Remote Control The features of the C 602 remote control are listed below e POWER This button forces your C 602 amplifier unit into standby mode The power LED turns amber the numeric LED PHASE shuts off and the amplifier puts out no power The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again INTENSITY To fully deactivate i e power down the unit use the main power switch on the back panel PRESETS MOVIES MUSIC FLAT GAMES Note The master power switch on the rear panel must be on in order for the front power button to function CROWSON e MUTE This but
18. 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 C 602 Amplifier User s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations 1 Product Features 1 C 602 Amplifier 1 Installation 2 Front Panel Controls and Displays 2 Rear Panel Connections 3 Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation 7 About Low Pass Crossovers 7 7 A Word About Your Home Theater Receiver s Crossover and the C 602 Crossover A Word About Interconnect Cables 8 Usage 9 Care of Your Amplifier 10 Troubleshooting and Service 11 Specifications 12 Appendix A RS 232 Serial Overview and Commands 13 Warranty 15 C 602 Amplifier User s Manual ii CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Crowson C 602 amplifier and Actuators 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 Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the amplifier enclosure or 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 Crowson or dealer Prior to Installation
19. s crossover before being amplified The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the Actuator s frequency response from 30 to 160 Hz The Actuator s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to The slope is 24 dB octave You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless blend with the subwoofer and the main speakers in your system Adjusting the LPF to the preferred setting will ensure that desirable low frequency motion is present while undesirable high frequency content such as motion from human voices is not Proper adjustment of the LPF will allow your motion experience to most closely resemble a real world sound experience Start with the LPF set to 160Hz Reduce the frequency setting if unwanted high frequency content such as voices is present during testing Increase the setting if you feel that desirable content is being unnecessarily removed Most receivers and processors provide a menu option in which you can characterize main speakers as large or small speakers This affects the bass signals passed to the main speakers We recommend in most cases setting the main speakers to small despite their size and frequency response characteristics allowing all multi channel bass and LFE signals to be passed to the C 602 Disabling the Low Pass Crossover Subwoofer Direct If your receiver processors provides a crossed over signal to the subwoofer you m
20. ton mutes the Actuators s output The LED Motion System on the amplifier will show 00 if the unit is muted To unmute the Actuators press the MUTE button again and the original Figure 4 C 602 Remote volume setting shows on the LED e PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the Actuators performance for the seat location and listening position Play some bass heavy music While listening push one of the four phase buttons listen and feel for a few moments and then press the next phase button In most installations one of the four button positions will offer a better blend with the subwoofer and speakers Selecting the correct phase position is that easy The LED will show the phase selected by showing PH followed by the phase number 0 90 180 or 270 e LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the numeric LED on your C 602 amplifier To do this press the LIGHT button on your remote To reactivate the LED press the LIGHT button again e NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum dynamic output of the motion system 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 e INTENSITY VOLUME CONTROL The intensity control adjusts the intensity of the tactile motion effect Set t
21. your C 602 amplifier Note Using both speaker terminals and the line level inputs is not recommended as this may damage the C 602 amplifier or your receiver 16 Speaker Level Output Terminals These connections send a crossed over speaker level signal to the front speakers When connected in this fashion your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz This removes the task of reproducing frequencies below 80 Hz from your satellites enabling them to doa better job reproducing high frequencies You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer if you wish to bypass this crossover An example of a speaker level connection is shown in Figure 3 C 602 Amplifier User s Manual A V RECEIVER SPEAKER Speaker Level Signal from Source ALWAYS ON STANDBY MODE SPEAKER LEVEL amp 232 S3 ce i INPUT w Te Il Ar Oj LO 80 Hz and Above to Satellite Speakers Figure 3 Speaker Level Connection 17 and 18 Actuator Connection 5 way Binding Post Terminals Connect the output terminals to the Actuators being controlled by the C 602 amplifier connect a max of two Actuators to each red black pair of output terminals Caution To avoid damage to your C 602 amp and Actuators be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all speaker connections red positive to red and black negative to black Be sure that all conne
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