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1. R and L inputs 6 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 7 IR Input This is a connection that allows the utlization 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 8 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 WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker level and line evel inputs Use the HCA 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 Cros2. the finish on the cabinet We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides During normal conditions the subwoofer 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 subwoofer by the master power switch on the rear panel TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE 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 Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls on the amplifier 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 gregem NO 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 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 ma
3. Classical R amp B R amp B Rock Rap and Hip Hop R amp B Rock Soundtracks R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Video Games Games WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 13 Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential a single equalizer EG in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset The following table shows the settings for the various presets Subsonic EG Volume Filter Frequency Differential Frequency Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Reference Games Restore Defaults There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your Optimum subwoofer By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote the unit s LED display will blink and then show P3 briefly indicating that you have restored defaults Movies RGB Rock Jazz Classical Games Games Jazz Classical RGB Rock Movies ONDUA When you press the presets the above order the power light will blink and then show indicating that you have restored defaults and the subwoofer is now set to preset 3 The unit s volume is reset to level out of 8O Be sure to check the status of the Auto On Off function after restoring defaults WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 14 CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage
4. M Optimum User s Manual 17 VELODYNE PRODUCTS 115 120V DD Series MiniVee DD 10 MiniVee 10 DD 12 DD 15 Optimum Series DD 18 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition DEG R Series DEQ 8R DEQ 10R DEQ 12R DEQ 15R DLS R Series DLS 3500R DLS 3750R DLS 4000R DLS 5000R Impact Series Impact Mini Impact 10 Impact 12 MicroVee Optimum 8 Optimum 10 Optimum 12 SMS 1 SubContractor Series SC 1250 SC 10 SC 15 SC IW SC IF IC SC 600 Amp SC 602 Amp SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC VX 11 220 240V DD Series SPLi Series DD 10 SPL 800i DD 12 SPL 1 000i DD 15 DD 18 SPL Ultra Series Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition Series CHT 8Q CHT 10Q CHT 12Q CHT 15Q Impact Series Impact Mini Impact 10 Impact 12 MicroVee SMS 1 SPL 800 Ultra SPL 1000 Ultra SPL 1200 Ultra SubContractor Series SC 1250 SC 10 SC 12 SC 15 SC IW SCJF IC SC 600 Amp SC 602 Amp SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 18 Velodyne Acoustics Inc 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill 95037 408 465 2800 voice 408 779 9227 fax 408 779 9208 service fax www velodyne com Service E mail service velodyne com Product E mail help velodyne com Technical E mail techhelp velodyne com 63 OPT Rev C JUN1D WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 18
5. OPTIMUM SERIES OPTIMUM 8 OPTIMUM 1O OPTIMUM 12 USER S MANUAL High Output Digital EG Subwoofer Velodyne IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 should be read before the product is operated 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 rec
6. e subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position Select the switch position at which you hear the most bass The setting will be shown in the front panel display by PH followed by the phase setting selected O 90 180 or 270 degrees LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the blue front panel display on your Optimum unit To do this press the LIGHT button on your remote The display will turn off It will turn on briefly to reflect any other setting changes while deactivated To reactivate the display press the LIGHT button again NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum dynamic output of the subwoofer for later 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 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 both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing the volume up or down the setting is shown in the front mounted LED display as a number between OO and 80 NOTE 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 Th
7. e unit comes preset from the factory with the volume set at out of a maximum setting of 80 WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 12 PRESETS There are four presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical and Games Asa preset is chosen the LED display shows the selected preset P1 Pe or The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction Movies P1 Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content R amp B Rock P2 Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music Jazz Classical The tightest cleanest lowest distortion bass Games Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET Action Adventure Movies Movies Country Hock R amp B Rock Country Soft Jazz Classical Folk Jazz Classical Indie Music R amp B Rock Pop R amp B Rock Rock R amp B Rock Alternative Rock Jazz Classical Blues Jazz Classical Broadway and Vocalists Jazz Classical Children s Music Jazz Classical Christian and Gospel Jazz Classical Classic Rock R amp B Rock Classical Jazz Classical Dance and DJ R amp B Rock Hard Rock and Metal R amp B Rock Latin Music R amp B Rock Miscellaneous Jazz Classical Movies Non Action Adventure Jazz Classical New Age Jazz Classical Opera and Vocal Jazz
8. he 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 7O Hz WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 3 Phase Adjustment 0 90 180 270 This control allows you to change the phase of the subwoofer s output signal to correct for possible mismatch and resulting cancellation 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 apparent mid bass frequency output If the settings sound similar we recommend the O 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 INACTIVE always on position In order to activate the c
9. ht Ibs 15 43 165 20 Kg 49 165 22 Kg NOTE Specifications are subject to change WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 16 FOR YOUR RECORDS Date Purchased Dealer Serial NOTE Please complete and return your warranty card within ten 10 days or Register ON LINE 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 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 in
10. ircuit change the switch to ACTIVE 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 on previous page WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 4 FRONT PANEL FEATURES Figure 1 Optimum Front Panel Features Figure 1 shows the features on the front panel of the Optimum WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 5 1 Power Switch This button forces your Optimum subwoofer into standby mode The numeric LED shuts off and the sub puts out no power The sub will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power button the sub use the main power switch on the back panel 2 LED Numeric Display This LED supplies information on volume crossover presets and other information The Light button on the remote deactivates this display 3 Volume Control These buttons allow you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system The volume should be set to achieve similar volume level of both the main speakers and subwoofer The default volume is 30 The upper button increases the subwoofer level and the lower button decreases it Note Volume can also be controllable by using the supplied remote WARNING Some manufacturers preset their rece
11. ivers 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 subwoofer may appear to have a weak output it sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly 4 Mic Input Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto EQ feature to this mini jack input WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS POWER DOWN AUTO ON OFF active aD INACTIVE 3 e ce LOW PASS CROSSOVER e Vel od ne DIRECT 40 Hz VOLUME an R L an IR INPUT o OUTPUT its SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 88 9r Tel WARNING REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 5 DO THIS APPLIANCE RAIN OR MOISTURE Fe N AVIS Risque DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Eis 117V 60Hz SERIAL LABEL VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC C J Figure 2 Optimum Rear Panel Connections Figure 2 shows the connections on the rear panel of the Optimum WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 7 Following are brief descriptions of the connections described Figure 2 More detail on these connections can be found in the ne
12. l POWER This button forces your Optimum 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 MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer The display will show OO when the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 111 This button automatically EGs the subwoofer using 7 band internal parametric equalizer To use this feature first plug the supplied microphone into the Mic Input jack on the front panel of the subwoofer and place the mic on its stand and in your preferred listening position Then by pressing EG on the remote the subwoofer emits 12 sweep tones that cover the frequencies between 2O and 150 Hz After the sweeps are complete the unit calculates and saves its settings then returns to normal operation order to avoid accidentally activating the EQ feature you will need to hold down the EG button for 1 to 2 seconds before the EG sweep tones activate NOTE Each time the EG feature is utilized the EG settings for the Optimum subwoofer are reset If the microphone is not plugged in the Optimum subwoofer will emit two sweep tones then cease the EG operation In this case the previous EG settings will be preserved PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize th
13. low the instructions below to insure 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 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 Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on page 17 of this manual for future reference PRODUCT FEATURES e DSP Controlled e 4 selectable preset modes for customized listening e Automatic 7 band room equalizer with microphone included e Night mode setting e Mute control e Woofer 8 6 5 piston diameter subwoofer with 2 5 high temp voice coil and 107 ounce magnet 204 ounce motor structure Optimum 8 10 8 piston diameter subwoofer with 3 voice coil and 162 ounce magnet 346 ounce motor structure Optimum 10 12 9 7 piston diameter subwoofer with 3 voice coil and 162 ounce magnet 346 ounce motor structure Optimum 12 e Built in 2400 watts Dynamic 1 200 watts RMS high efficiency Class D amplifier Adjustable 40 to 135 Hz low pass crossover defeatable ine level RCA inputs and outputs e Speaker level inputs with five way binding post connections e Signal sensing auto turn on
14. nds or frayed wires Power Switch The master power switch is located on the middle left half of the unit This rocker style switch is the main on off for the unit This switch should be set to position 1 for on up O for off down WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 9 Word About Your Receiver s Crossover the Velodyne Optimum Subwoofer Crossover Your Velodyne Optimum 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 In some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers To do this you can use both your processors crossover and the one internal to the Velodyne sub You should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer Hz processor for best results To bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover simply rotate the knob marked LOW PASS CROSSOVER on the rear panel of the subwoofer turning it counterclockwise to the leftmost position This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path Note f you are not using an external crossover
15. off defeatable Variable volume control e Selectable phase control O 90 180 or 270 degrees Overall frequency response of 16 240 Hz Optimum 8 13 240 Hz Optimum 10 13 240 Hz Optimum 1 2 e Magnetically shielded for video use Optimum 10 and Optimum 1 2 e Multiple staggered low pass crossovers 12 dB octave initial 48 dB octave ultimate Driver Displacement Control circuit to prevent over excursion and amp clipping e Blue level indicator LED e High excursion EPDM rubber surround Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion Hand rubbed black lacquer or cherry veneer cabinet WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 1 for Installation Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options Read all of the installation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Hemember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to prevent possible damage Placement The first step in installing your new Optimum 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 the be
16. ommended 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 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 again
17. ries specified by the manufacturer 21 Voltage Insure that the subwoofer 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 subwoofer and possible injury to the user CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations ane ee ud Qi SY Y 1 Q we p nodo d OE able usos M dex ak 3 Front Panel Eesbures a e doa Esq EN Re CS AU EE Y Ve d eed 5 Rear Panel Connections 7 Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation 9 Interconnect Cables r totes ier ie RENE KA GG Fade ae 10 WSC PPP UP PE E 11 Care or Your Subwoofer lt lt Qux ec ay SRR E Rog ded 15 Troubleshooting and Service 15 Specifications m ela be SE d aan oria Q 16 Velodyne 7278 594797 1 8 ee ee meine ma h a ms s dodo Sa q 18 WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual ii CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of Velodyne Optimum subwoofer This system represents the state of the art in low frequency reproduction Please read and fol
18. rked change in performance The unit has been exposed to water Some part of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged B Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne Optimum Subwoofer WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 485 SPECIFICATIONS 6 5 piston diameter 8 piston 9 7 piston Mons Class D 1200 watts RMS Power 1200 watts RMS Power 1200 watts RMS Power 40 135 Hz 40 135 Hz 40 135 Hz Po 12 dB octave initial 24 dB octave ultimate Frequency Response Overall 16 240 Hz 13 240 Hz 13 240 Hz 3 dB 26 135 Hz 23 135 Hz 21 135 Hz 12 7 Ibs 21 6 lbs 21 6 lbs inner outer wind inner outer wind inner outer wind Line level 80Hz up Line level 80Hz up Line level 80Hz up 0 90 180 270 ee ere 0 90 180 270 0 90 180 270 KES Video Shielded Shielded feet r sss and knobs 28 4 x 27 2 x 35 6 7 7 3 x 33 x 33 2 cm 4x38x47 cm Cabinet Sealed enclosure enclosure Sealed enclosure enclosure Sealed enclosure enclosure Finish Hand rubbed black lacquer Hand rubbed black lacquer Hand rubbed black lacquer pe lc ej e Accessories Mic mic stand and Mic mic stand and Mic mic stand and remote control remote control remote control Warranty parts labor Three years electronics Three years electronics Three years electronics North r E Five years drivers Five years drivers Five years drivers Shipping Weight approx Weig
19. sover 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 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 See note above about frequency limits You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system Do this by listening to the blend between your satellites and subwoofer using familiar material 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 7O Hz Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is the leftmost setting on the low pass crossover knob and wil allow frequencies up to 2OO Hz into the subwoofer If you are not using an external crossover we recommend that you use the one provided within the subwoofer for optimum performance Caution To avoid damage to your main amplifier be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all connections Hed positive to red and black negative to black Be sure that all connections are tight and that there are no loose stra
20. st output from your subwoofer try placing it within a foot of a corner This location will offer the greatest output levels and maximize 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 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 your 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 Hegardless 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
21. st 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 change in performance 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 accesso
22. subwoofer The subwoofer s default volume setting is 3O 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 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 on 1 80 scale 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 Hefer 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 sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly Low pass Crossover 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 4O to 135 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to You should set t
23. tended 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 Use 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 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 from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product WWW VELODYNE CO
24. walked on pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damage to the insulation or wire Although the Velodyne Optimum 10 and the Optimum 12 are magnetically shielded the Optimum 8 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 WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 2 INSTALLATION 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 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 2 If using a receiver with LFE out be sure the LFE channel is sending adequate signal to the
25. xt section 1 LOW PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the frequency above which you wish to roll 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 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 set the level while watching the LED display for reference The upper button increases the subwoofer level and the lower button decreases it Note Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote When defaults are restored the default volume setting is out of 80 3 AUTO ON OFF Switch Use this switch to select between auto on active and constant on auto on inactive operation 4 LINE OUTPUT Connect these jacks to the LINE amp input to use the Optimum subwoofer s internal high pass crossover See below for a more detailed explanation of this crossover 5 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 L LFE input or for more signal use Y connector not included and feed the signal into both
26. you should use the built in crossover for the best performance When using a single RCA sub out from the processor connect to the L LFE input the subwoofer or for more signal use a Y connector and feed the signal into both R and L inputs INTERCONNECT CABLES When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many decent cables available today most any of which will work perfectly well We do recommend that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems When using speaker level connections use a quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors at least 18 gauge Be very careful to avoid 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 WWW VELODYNE COM Optimum User s Manual 10 USAGE This section addresses day to day usage of your Optimum subwoofer Remote Control Figure 3 shows the remote control enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode you desire NOTE The Optimum remote can be attached magnetically to the back of the subwoofer in the upper left hand corner Velodyne Figure 3 Remote Contro
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